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Discover How to Win Big by Being More Adaptable in Golf

win big by being more adaptable in golf

Do you think that you play with a rigid or more flexible approach when it comes to your game? Your answer is definitely reflected in the quality of your current rounds. You can learn to improve your game by being more adaptable in golf. The game of golf can definitely try the patience of even […]

Written by drshannonreece · Categorized: Attitude, Golf, Golf Mindset, Mindset, Thoughts · Tagged: golf, golf attitude, golf mindset, golf tips, golf win

The Best Ways to Use Your Thoughts to Improve Your Game

Use your thoughts

So many golf experts have said that golf is a mental game, and it truly is. What many golfers don’t realize is how much their thinking shapes their game. In this post, I share three of the best ways to use your thoughts to improve your game. When golfers reach out to me it’s usually […]

Written by drshannonreece · Categorized: Golf Mindset, Thoughts · Tagged: golf, golf mindset, golf performance, golf thoughts, golf tips, golfer

How to Find Enjoyment By Seeking the Right Rewards in Golf

Seeking the right rewards in golf

Jack Nicklaus said, “Professional golf is the only sport where, if you win 20% of the time, you’re the best.” If your score or beating others is the main source of reward, how often are you experiencing rewarding rounds? You’ve got to commit to seeking the right rewards in golf to experience more consistent wins […]

Written by drshannonreece · Categorized: Focus, Goals, Golf Mindset, Mindset, Self-Talk · Tagged: golf mental game, golf mindset, golf rewards, golf tips, golfer, play great golf

How to Take Control of Your Game in the Right Places

It doesn’t take a global pandemic to leave any of us feeling vulnerable. In golf, it can just take a couple of bad holes to shake your confidence foundation. But there is a way to take control of your game that can make all the difference in how you navigate your next round. Before I […]

Written by drshannonreece · Categorized: Expectations, Focus, Golf, Golf Mindset, Mindset, Pace of Play · Tagged: controllables, golf expectations, golf focus, golf mindset, golf tips, pace of play

How to Conquer Fear in Golf and Life

conquer fear

In response to the worldwide concern about COVID-19, I felt it was important to talk about how to conquer fear in golf and life. Fear can be insidious at times, pulling your confidence and common sense right out from under you. But fear itself isn’t something I want you to get lost in or feel […]

Written by drshannonreece · Categorized: Fear, Golf, Golf Mindset · Tagged: conquer fear, covid-19, golf fear, golf focus, golf mindset, golf tips

How to Neutralize Your Golf Fear So You Can Hit a Good Shot

neutralize golf fear

Nothing is worse than stepping into a shot and feeling really uncomfortable over the ball. Hitting under these conditions usually leads to a poor shot. You can learn to neutralize your golf fear so you can hit a good shot using three simple steps. Your discomfort over any shot is due to some sort of […]

Written by drshannonreece · Categorized: Fear, Golf Mindset, Mindset · Tagged: fear of failure, golf fear, golf mindset, golf tips, play great golf

How to Become a Great Golfer by Being a Great Detective

To become a great golfer you must be committed to great detective work. The golfers who make the most progress in their game are those who set goals and do whatever is needed in order to reach those goals. Perhaps you feel as though you’ve exhausted every way to improve your game. But if you […]

Written by drshannonreece · Categorized: Confidence, Golf Mindset, Mindset · Tagged: confidence, golf attitude, golf focus, golf mindset, golf score, golf tips

Your Score in Golf Depends on If You’re Playing for the Right Reasons

playing for the right reasons

There are certain things in golf over which you have direct control and plenty of other things that you don’t. Your score in golf depends on if you’re playing for the right reasons. What that means is measuring your success by tracking the parts of the game that you can actually influence. Most golfers measure […]

Written by drshannonreece · Categorized: Focus, Golf Mindset, Success · Tagged: golf focus, golf mindset, golf score, golf success, golf tips

Avoid Cruising for a Bruising in Your Next Round

avoid cruising for a bruising in your next round

Have you ever had a really great round only to follow up it with a poor one and been left wondering what happened? In this post I want to open your eyes to the cause of the change so you can avoid cruising for a bruising in your next round. While you can experience some […]

Written by drshannonreece · Categorized: Golf Mindset

Exposing the Truth Behind 10 Big Mental Game Training Myths

golf mental game training myths

Golf experts frequently say that golf is a mental game. While you may agree, perhaps you don’t believe that improving your mindset could really make a difference. If this is true, you’re in good company. A lot of amateur golfers will never learn how to unlock their best game simply because they’ve bought into some […]

Written by drshannonreece · Categorized: Golf Mindset · Tagged: golf, golf mindset, golf myths, golf psychology, mental game training

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