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Your Finish is Just as Important as Your Start

The title of this article is true whether we are talking about the space between the start and finish of a round of golf, or how you start and finish each shot. The key to a strong finish is maintaining a consistent approach to your game shot by shot and hole by hole. You must […]

Written by drshannonreece · Categorized: Focus, Golf, Golf Mindset, Mindset, Self-Talk · Tagged: focus, golf, golf mindset, golf tips, peak performance, play great golf

Your Passive Approach to Golf is the Reason for Your High Scores

As a golfer who cares about maintaining a solid game, you actively stay on top of your technique. Why? Because you know how important it is to be able to deliver shots with consistent precision. But in contrast, are you taking a passive approach when it comes to your thinking? No matter who I work […]

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

There is a Way to be Thankful for the Hardships in Your Game

You know how powerful an attitude of gratitude can be in life. It can help you see the good in others, find solutions, transition unscathed through challenges, and lift your spirit. To improve your game, it’s just as important to approach it with the same perspective. There’s no question that the game is tough. But […]

Written by drshannonreece · Categorized: Attitude, Golf, Golf Mindset, Mindset · Tagged: golf gratitude, golf mental game, golf success, golf tips

Don’t Fall Back Into Bad Golf Habits

At this time every year we are reminded to “Fall Back.” But I want to challenge you to stop falling back into bad golf habits that are costing you strokes. It’s not difficult to develop bad habits in golf. I work with plenty of golfers who don’t even realize how their habits are hurting their […]

Written by drshannonreece · Categorized: Golf, Golf Mindset, Mindset · Tagged: bad golf habits, golf instruction, golf tips, lower golf score

Celebrate More FREEDOM in Your Golf Game

Solheim Cup 2016

Executing a free and fluid golf swing begins with a free and fluid mindset. One of my great newsletter subscribers recently expressed some challenges with short approach shots that demonstrate just how easily your thinking can short circuit your swing. “I decelerate on my shots of 30 yards and less, which results in chunking or […]

Written by drshannonreece · Categorized: Fear, Focus, Golf, Golf Mindset, Mindset · Tagged: golf, golf confidence, golf focus, golf tips, mindset, play great golf

How to Cultivate Golf Confidence

One of the big pain points golfers of all levels combat is shaky confidence. Do you ever feel like your confidence is high when you’re playing well, and low when you’re not? If yes, then you need to start taking steps to cultivate your golf confidence. Confidence can’t be something that just happens as a […]

Written by drshannonreece · Categorized: Confidence, Golf, Golf Mindset, Mindset · Tagged: confidence, elite athlete, fitness, golf, peak performance, tone house nyc

Give In or Step Up – Lesson from The 2016 Masters

During the final day of The 80th Masters, we once again witnessed that the outcome of a round for any golfer can change in the blink of an eye, or handful of holes. News outlets and golf experts have been labeling Jordan Spieth’s performance on holes 10-12 as a “collapse.” Sport psychologist, Dr. Gio Valiante […]

Written by drshannonreece · Categorized: Focus, Golf, Golf Mindset, Mindset · Tagged: focus, golf, golf tips, Jordan Spieth, mental game of golf, The Masters

How to Approach Match Play with a Ryder Cup Mindset

There are valuable lessons that can be gleaned from watching Tour events like the recent Ryder Cup, which you can use to enhance your golf game. Match play is a great format for developing your mental game because it’s essentially a series of mini-matches, one hole at a time. Unfortunately, many golfers experience unnecessary pressure […]

Written by drshannonreece · Categorized: Golf, Golf Mindset, Mindset · Tagged: focus, golf, golf mindset, golf tips, Match Play, peak performance, Ryder Cup

Patience Paves the Way to Success for Spieth

After three days of solid and impressive play, I don’t think it was a surprise to see Jordan Spieth win green at the 79th Masters Tournament. As mentally well-disciplined as he was last year, he did experience some breakdowns in his systems which were not present in his approach over the weekend. Despite the pressure […]

Written by drshannonreece · Categorized: Golf, Golf Mindset, Mindset, Patience · Tagged: 2015 Masters Tournament, golf, Jordan Spieth, mental golf tips, patience

The Last Round Before Christmas

Rather than sending out cards this year, we wanted to do something a bit more creative to wish you a Merry Christmas. We’d like to also take this opportunity to say how honored we’ve been this year to work with some amazing golfers, from new players to seasoned professionals, and watch you take your game to […]

Written by drshannonreece · Categorized: Golf, Golf Mindset, Mindset · Tagged: funny golf sayings, golf, golf tips, golf video, Merry Christmas

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