Confidence is a vital ingredient to success in golf, and all golfers can experience lapses in it from time to time. Some feel it the most when they first take up the game, regularly comparing their handicap or score with that of others. Even seasoned golfers battle twinges of self-doubt and fear when faced with […]
Playing Great Golf Begins with the Right Mindset
Professional golfers, who are consistently playing great golf, share one common element — they have the right mindset. Wanting to play great golf is not enough. You have to have an unshakable belief that you are capable of delivering the type of game you desire and reaching your dreams. Your performance in any arena is […]
In Golf, Attitude is Everything
If you’ve ever wondered what type of golfer consistently comes out ahead under the pressure of tournament play, it’s not the one with best ability, it’s the one with the best attitude. In golf, attitude is truly everything. Think about this for a moment. The player who can roll with the punches of the game, […]
The Danger of Being an Ego-Junkie on the Golf Course
Nothing can suck the fun out of a round of golf faster than allowing your ego to rule your game. And there are lots of big egos in golf according to the Bleacher Report. Determining whether or not you are an ego-junkie starts by taking a hard look at the reasons why you play the game. […]
Overcoming Golf Nerves – Getting Your Butterflies to Fly in Formation
You are standing on the final hole with a 6 foot putt to win. Your palms are sweaty, you’re fielding a myriad of thoughts, your body feels jittery, and your stomach seems to have a pinball game going on inside it. Suddenly, a mostly enjoyable round has become a battle of the nerves. Whether you […]
Great Golf Isn’t About Luck — You’ve Got to Create Your “Wins”!
When it comes to luck, it’s not something you should wait to land in your lap. Sure there are those who waste spend money on lottery tickets, hoping that they will win big. And then there are others who try to improve their swing through Golf Channel osmosis. But the luckiest people I know are […]
Golf Lesson from a Master Jedi
Whether you are a fan of Star Wars or not, you can’t deny the wisdom packed into the eight simple words uttered by Master Yoda – “Do. Or don’t do. There is no ‘try’” So often in golf, we think that the point is to try — Try to tweak your swing. Try to stay […]
Fine Tuning Your Golf Focus (Pt 5) – Managing Performance Stress
If you’ve been following this 5-part series then you now have a better understanding of mental game strategies you can implement to fine tune your focus on the course. To recap, I have covered the following topics in prior posts – Part 1 – Gaining Control of Your Thoughts Part 2 – Selective Awareness Part […]
Fine Tuning Your Golf Focus (Pt 4) – Recovering from a Bad Shot
How many times have you found yourself in one of these scenarios – You just made an amazing birdie only to follow it with a double bogey. You have no idea what happened and your emotions are boiling beneath the surface as you approach the next hole. Or, you started off really strong on the […]
Fine Tuning Your Golf Focus (Pt 3) – Eliminating Distractions
We have all learned to focus our attention by blocking internal and external stimuli in different areas of life. You may be better at this than you think — Have you ever read a book while someone else is watching TV in the same room? Blocked out an airplane flying overhead to make a putt? Or pulled […]
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