Spieth’s Comeback A bad round of golf isn’t the end of the world. Poor play for a round is not indicative of a slump to come. Nor does an “off” day mean your golf skills are in decline. Golfers get in trouble when they lose perspective after a bad round of golf… Negative thoughts invade your mind after … Sport Psychology Article…
Should You Strive To Be Perfect In Golf? There’s an old saying, “Shoot for the moon and even if you miss, you’ll land among the stars.” Many golfers have this mentality which can be problematic. These golfers often say, “Shouldn’t I shoot for perfection on the golf course? If I miss, I will still shoot my best … Sport Psychology Article…
How to Keep Things in Perspective in Golf Losing is difficult. Costly mistakes late in a round are more difficult. Keeping losses and mistakes in perspective may seem impossible at times. The intense negative emotions you feel after a bad tee shot can disrupt your focus and cause a downward spiral over the next several shots. While managing … Sport Psychology Article…
Your Mental Game in Golf Golf is a game of ups and downs, great shots and easy misses, high and low scores, playing with the lead and playing from behind. Playing a round from behind is one of the more challenging aspects in golf. It is a challenge every golfer will face at one time or another. But … Sport Psychology Article…
Concentrate During Your Preshot Routine Do you lose focus during your preshot routine–for no apparent reason as if you are “going through the motions”? I’ve written a lot about the importance of focusing on the right stuff while playing golf–especially during your preshot routine. I’m sure you can think of times when you stood over a putt and … Sport Psychology Article…
Do You Feel Pressure When Golfing? Do you become overwhelmed by pressure situations on the golf course? When the game is on the line, are you able to stay calm and focused or does fear and anxiety well up within you? Think of a moment when you needed to make a shot at a critical time of a … Sport Psychology Article…