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Stop Dwelling on the Past So You Can Improve Your Game

They’ll be no apologizing for providing a bit of “tough love” that you may really need to hear when it comes to your outlook on golf. While it’s fun to recall special moments from time to time, STOP dwelling on the past so you can improve your game! My clients know the value of reminding […]

Written by drshannonreece · Categorized: Focus, Golf Mindset, Mindset · Tagged: golf, golf expectations, golf focus, golf memories, golf tips

5 Mental Game Tools Every Golfer Should Have in the Bag

You take the time to make sure you have everything you could physically need before you head out the door to play golf. But how often do you plan to take the right things in order to play with a great golf mindset? Your mental game is what drives your physical game, therefore it’s essential […]

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

How to “Marie-Kondo” Your Golf Mindset

As you’re probably aware, the KonMari Method developed by Marie Kondo is a system for tidying, as well as decluttering your home of anything that doesn’t “spark joy.” As I was watching one of her episodes on Netflix it occurred to me that the KonMari Method could be applied to improve your golf performance. In […]

Written by drshannonreece · Categorized: Golf, Golf Mindset, Mindset · Tagged: golf mental game, golf mindset, golf tips, marie kondo

Minimize Big Misses By Following One Important Rule in Golf

You’re going to hit some unexpected shots in every round — even great golfers do. And it’s natural to want to avoid hitting as many of those frustrating ones as possible. You may believe that the key to reducing your margin for error over 18 holes has to do with delivering stellar technique, or managing […]

Written by drshannonreece · Categorized: Attitude, Confidence, Consistency, Golf, Golf Mindset, Mindset · Tagged: avoiding big misses, golf, golfer, golfsuccess, golftips, how to play better golf

Giving Yourself the Best Opportunity to Play Great Golf

Expectations are a big part of everything we do, and it’s important that your golf expectations align with how well you’re preparing to play the game. Are your practice and warm-up activities giving you the best opportunity to play great, or are you taking this part of your game for granted? Your golf preparation regimen […]

Written by drshannonreece · Categorized: Golf, Golf Mindset, Mindset, Preparation · Tagged: golf instruction, golf mindset, golf preparation, golf tips, play great golf

Giving Thanks Will Improve Your Game

It’s understandable to get frustrated by your game from time to time. But spending time complaining about what’s not working will prevent you from achieving the improvements you so badly desire. How you think and talk about your game has a big impact on how you play, so it’s important to make sure that most […]

Written by drshannonreece · Categorized: Golf, Golf Mindset, Mindset · Tagged: Attitude, golf mindset, golf tips, play better golf, thankful

What It Means to Really Trust Your Swing

As I’ve been working with groups of golfers over the past several months in my new online golf school, there’s been a lot of discussion around what it means to really trust your swing. Without trust, you can’t fully commit to a shot plan. Without trust, you can’t swing with confidence and freedom. Without trust […]

Written by drshannonreece · Categorized: Golf, Golf Mindset, Mindset · Tagged: confidence, golf, golf swing, golf tips, golf trust

Are You A Good Golfer

From time to time, I hear clients refer to other people as “good golfers,” but they don’t always apply the same label to themselves. What do you say when someone asks, “Are you a good golfer?” Your thoughts matter, and will determine your success. In the game of golf (and life), your thoughts drive your […]

Written by drshannonreece · Categorized: Golf, Golf Mindset, Mindset · Tagged: golf, mental golf tips, mindset, self-image

When You Feel Like Your “A” Game Has Vanished

Have you ever had a poor warm-up, and in your disappointment thought to yourself, “Well, I guess I won’t be playing with my “A” game today.” And as a result of your lowered expectations your round is a less than joyous event? What do you do when you feel like your “A” game has vanished? […]

Written by drshannonreece · Categorized: Golf, Golf Mindset, Mindset · Tagged: golf, golf "A" game, golf tips, mental game of golf

You Will Lower Your Score When You Embrace a Mindset Change

Still frustrated by the inconsistent nature of your game? If you’re stuck in a loop of trying the same things again and again, perhaps a new approach is in order. From high handicap golfers to touring professionals, the solution is the same — you will lower your score when you embrace a mindset change. Some […]

Written by drshannonreece · Categorized: Golf, Golf Mindset, Mindset · Tagged: golf mental game, golf score, golf tips, golfer

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