{"id":4717,"date":"2015-12-10T16:35:51","date_gmt":"2015-12-10T16:35:51","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.peaksports.com\/sports_psychology_blog\/?p=4717"},"modified":"2025-06-10T07:57:38","modified_gmt":"2025-06-10T11:57:38","slug":"shooting-excellence-going-for-it-in-your-golf-game","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.peaksports.com\/sports-psychology-blog\/shooting-excellence-going-for-it-in-your-golf-game\/","title":{"rendered":"Shooting For Excellence: Going For It In Golf"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.peaksports.com\/sports-psychology-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/go-for-it-mentality.jpg\" alt=\"Go For It Mentality\" class=\"wp-image-5614\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.peaksports.com\/sports-psychology-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/go-for-it-mentality.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.peaksports.com\/sports-psychology-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/go-for-it-mentality-300x150.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_The_%E2%80%9CGo_For_It%E2%80%9D_Mentality_In_Golf\"><\/span>What Is The &#8220;Go For It&#8221; Mentality In Golf?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 ez-toc-wrap-center counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-transparent ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Article Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #0769bf;color:#0769bf\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #0769bf;color:#0769bf\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.peaksports.com\/sports-psychology-blog\/shooting-excellence-going-for-it-in-your-golf-game\/#What_Is_The_%E2%80%9CGo_For_It%E2%80%9D_Mentality_In_Golf\" >What Is The &#8220;Go For It&#8221; Mentality In Golf?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.peaksports.com\/sports-psychology-blog\/shooting-excellence-going-for-it-in-your-golf-game\/#Golfers_Mental_Edge\" >Golfer&#8217;s Mental Edge<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<p>Many golfers don\u2019t have the \u201cgo for it\u201d <strong>mentality<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some golfers are content to play it safe and conservative.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The \u201cplay-it-safe\u201d <strong>mentality<\/strong> is synonymous with caution and caution never transfers into excellence; caution produces average.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Playing it safe says, \u201cI\u2019m just happy to be here,\u201d while the go-for-it mentality shouts, \u201cI\u2019m here but not for long. I am going higher.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Playing it safe is rooted in doubt and fear&#8230; Going for it is steeped in <strong>confidence.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Playing it safe tries not to fail&#8230; Going for it is aggressive, optimistic, and <strong>focused<\/strong> on success.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Playing it safe never results in optimal play&#8230; Going for it pushes you to uncover your true potential.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Simin Feng, 20, decided to go for it when she competed in the 2015 LPGA Q-School and it proved to be the difference-maker. Feng took a five-shot lead into the final round and closed with a 3-under 69 for a seven-stroke victory. Feng lead wire to wire, won medalist honors and earned her full LPGA Tour card.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Feng didn\u2019t have the same mentality at the Qualifying Tournament in 2014. Last year, Feng just wanted to finish in the Top 20 and decided to play it safe. While she still earned her full card, Feng finished with a tie for sixth place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Feng set her sights on playing <strong>optimally<\/strong> and going for each shot. Feng wasn\u2019t looking to just earn her card but to win the tournament.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>FENG<\/strong>: <em>\u201cMy mindset coming into the tournament was to try and win. Instead of thinking top 20, I think trying to win gives you a little bit of an edge. I wanted to try and finish on top of the leader-board and now I have a chance.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>How To Improve Your \u201cGo For It\u201d Mentality<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What\u2019s holding you back? Identify the reasons that cause you to play it safe. Are you afraid to fail? Does the fear of making mistakes cause you to put on the brakes? Do you feel the need to be perfect?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Next, spend some time giving yourself a reality check. What if you fail or are not perfect&#8230; Does that mean you can&#8217;t succeed? Is it possible to play your best when you experience some pressure? Have you ever played great golf despite feeling some pressure?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Stop accepting the play it safe attitude. Commit to go for it and take risks. Look for opportunities to go for it. Focus on the shot you want to hit instead of the shot you fear will happen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Remember&#8230; <strong>nothing ventured, nothing gained!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-dots\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Golfers_Mental_Edge\"><\/span>Golfer&#8217;s Mental Edge<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"225\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/www.peaksports.com\/sports-psychology-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/golfers-mental-edge20.jpg\" alt=\"Golf Psychology CD\" class=\"wp-image-4169\" style=\"width:228px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>What\u2019s the <em>big sign<\/em> that <strong>your mental game is the weak link<\/strong> in your golf game? When you can\u2019t play consistently as well as when you play a practice or casual round\u2013or your <strong>range game<\/strong> is way better than your game on the course. If you suffer from <strong>lack of focus, low self-confidence, poor composure or other mental game obstacles on the course<\/strong>, you can\u2019t reach your true potential in golf.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The<em> Golfer\u2019s Mental Edge 2.0<\/em> Audio and Workbook program is ideal for any <strong>amateur, collegiate, junior, and tour professional golfer.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Golf coaches and instructors<\/strong> would also be wise to teach \u201c<em>The Golfer\u2019s Mental Edge 2.0<\/em>\u201d principles to their players. 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