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How Michelle Wie Managed the Pressure to Maintain the Lead

Which is more difficult — maintaining the lead or coming from behind in tournament play? During NBC’s Sunday coverage of the 2014 Women’s US Open, Annika Sorenstam said that being in the lead is the pressure position. She described her own experience, feeling as though she had to look over her shoulder constantly, and find […]

Written by drshannonreece · Categorized: Confidence, Golf, Golf Mindset, Mindset · Tagged: confidence, golf, golf pressure, golf tips, michelle wie, mindset, US Open Golf

Not Every Four Years…Every Day

All eyes are on Sochi as the finest from athletic venues worldwide meet on the Olympic stage to compete for heart and country. These individuals and teams are fueling the dreams of future generations of athletes, who someday will be in pursuit of Olympic gold. What we all may not fully comprehend during the four […]

Written by drshannonreece · Categorized: Attitude, Golf Mindset, Mindset · Tagged: commitment, focus, mental game, mindset, olympic games

TRYING Won’t Get You On the PGA Tour

With everyone’s attention tied to the Master’s, where the elite come to test their mettle, it’s important to point out that we are witnessing doer’s, not players who have spent careers “trying” to win a coveted Green Jacket. Words Can Hurt Your Golf Game There’s a big misunderstanding when it comes to the meaning and […]

Written by drshannonreece · Categorized: Golf Mindset, Mindset · Tagged: commitment, golf, golf tips, mental game of golf, play great, trying versus doing

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 […]

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

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. […]

Written by drshannonreece · Categorized: Golf, Golf Mindset, Mindset · Tagged: ego, managing expectations, mental golf tips, winning

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 […]

Written by drshannonreece · Categorized: Attitude, Confidence, Golf, Golf Mindset, Mindset · Tagged: golf, luck, mental golf tips, overcoming obstacles, peak performance

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 […]

Written by drshannonreece · Categorized: Golf, Golf Mindset, Mindset · Tagged: golf lesson, Master Jedi, mental game, overcoming obstacles, peak performance, Star Wars

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