Golf Psychology

Dufner Makes Great Shots Under Pressure

Shooting Under Pressure in Golf

Pressure In Golf Every golfer desires to have “nerves of steel” when facing critical shots. But many golfers implode when faced with big shots. Questioning your ability to make shots and focusing on others’ play makes your focus on the wrong objective in golf. Trying to be perfect causes golfers to choke at the most inopportune time… If … Sport Psychology Article…

Shooting For Excellence: Going For It In Golf

Go For It Mentality

What Is The “Go For It” Mentality In Golf? Many golfers don’t have the “go for it” mentality. Some golfers are content to play it safe and conservative. The “play-it-safe” mentality is synonymous with caution and caution never transfers into excellence; caution produces average. Playing it safe says, “I’m just happy to be here,” while the go-for-it mentality … Sport Psychology Article…

How to Set Smart Goals for Golf

Setting Effective Goals

Dreams vs. Goals In Golf What were your goals for last golf season? Did you accomplish what you set out to do? Many golfers talk about their goals for the season yet are consistently disappointed after each season because they feel they didn’t reach their dreams. Having a dream is not the same as having a goal. Every … Sport Psychology Article…

Mental Game Lessons Learned From the USA Women’s Solheim Cup

Mental Strategies For a Comeback

USA Women’s Golf Team Handling Pressure Recently, the USA Women’s golf team defeated Europe to win the Solheim Cup. The win was a huge come back for the USA women, who struggled in the beginning two days. Several factors contributed to the comeback mindset that ultimately led the team to victory. Ability to Handle Pressure The game began … Sport Psychology Article…

How to Counter the Frustration of Missing Putts

Frustration in Golf

Frustration In Golf Does the frustration from missing putts cause a spill over effect into other areas of your game? According to one reader, David, he thinks that, on his worst putting days, it leaks into the rest of his game. He went on to say there are three reasons for this: I think everyone understands the first … Sport Psychology Article…