Staying Focused in Pressure Moments Have you ever stood over the ball knowing you needed to hit a great shot? You could feel the pressure build inside… Your mind is being pulled in several directions… “If I make this shot, I will shoot my best score. What if I miss? Okay, calm down and focus. I have to … Sport Psychology Article…
Mental Strategies to Refocus During a Round Many distractions can hurt your focus in golf. Some of the most difficult to deal with are noise, hecklers or rude opponents. When you are setting up for a shot, standing over the ball or starting your swing, outside noise can throw off your swing. Outside noise could potentially break your … Sport Psychology Article…
Playing Your Best With a Lead in Golf Have you ever been leading by a comfortable margin heading towards the last few holes only to see your lead dissipate by the 18th hole? Maybe you have played a tournament where you had a 4-stroke plus lead going in to the final round and wound up in a playoff … Sport Psychology Article…
How Does Self-Intimidation Affect Your Golf Game? How well do you golf when you are playing in a tournament with golfers who have won significantly more tournaments and shoot consistently lower scores than you? Playing with golfers who have significantly more wins may be intimidating for you. This form of intimidation is self-generated. That is to say … Sport Psychology Article…
Going Low After a Low Round Winning a golf tournament or shooting your lowest score is a great accomplishment… Following that up with a strong performance in the next tournament can be extremely challenging. You might think: “How could that be? If I won a tournament, I would be on a roll and my confidence would be high. … Sport Psychology Article…
Find Your Zone Focus in Golf Have you ever played a round of golf where, through the first 14 holes everything was going right then, inexplicably, your game went away and couldn’t make a shot? Your tee shots were off line, your short game felt uneasy and you second-guessed every putt… Many golfers don’t understand how their game … Sport Psychology Article…