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Process Over Outcome in Golf: The Mindset Shift That Lowers Scores

Every golfer wants lower scores, more consistency, and fewer mistakes. But focusing too much on outcomes — your final score, winning a match, breaking a personal best — can actually work against you. Because results aren’t 100% in your control. The conditions, your opponent, even a slight gust of wind can affect what happens. What […]

Written by drshannonreece · Categorized: Competitive Golf, Mental Game, Mindset · Tagged: competitive golf focus, golf composure under pressure, golf mental game consistency, golf score anxiety, sports psychology golf

Why Every Serious Golfer Needs a “Why” — And How to Find Yours This Season

As you settle into the heart of your golf season, this is one of the best moments to ask yourself a question most golfers skip entirely: Why do I play golf? Understanding your “why” is more than an inspiring exercise — it’s a practical tool that helps you maintain focus, build resilience, and perform more […]

Written by drshannonreece · Categorized: Competitive Golf, Mental Game, Mindset · Tagged: golf motivation mindset

5 Mental Habits of Elite Golfers That Competitive Amateurs Can Start Using Now

You’re looking for the performance advantage. That edge, even a one-percent improvement, that could change how you compete. Before you look for it in a new driver or another swing adjustment, consider taking a page from the world’s top players. The mental habits of top-tier professionals are not secrets. They are studied, consistent, and crucially […]

Written by drshannonreece · Categorized: Consistency, Golf, Mindset

How Fear Shows Up in Your Golf Game — And the Switch That Changes Everything

Fear doesn’t always look like fear on the golf course. Sports psychologist Dr. Shannon Reece reveals the subtle ways fear undermines your game — and the mindset shift that lets you play free.

Written by drshannonreece · Categorized: Golf Mindset, Mindset · Tagged: competitive golf, mental game, mindset

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

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 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

5 Ways to Evaluate the Quality of Your Golf Mindset

Perhaps you’ve been struggling with scores that are good one day and not so good the next. The great news is that there is a solution to the ups and downs you’re experiencing. An inconsistent mindset can be a significant contributor to the inconsistency you’re battling on the course. In this article I share 5 […]

Written by drshannonreece · Categorized: Golf Mindset, Mindset · Tagged: golf focus, golf mental game, golf mindset, golf tips, play great golf

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