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Exposing the Truth Behind 10 Big Mental Game Training Myths

golf mental game training myths

Golf experts frequently say that golf is a mental game. While you may agree, perhaps you don’t believe that improving your mindset could really make a difference. If this is true, you’re in good company. A lot of amateur golfers will never learn how to unlock their best game simply because they’ve bought into some […]

Written by drshannonreece · Categorized: Golf Mindset · Tagged: golf, golf mindset, golf myths, golf psychology, mental game training

The Best Way to Sow Seeds of Success in Golf

Score, handicap, fairways hit, and greens in regulation are just some of the ways you may be tracking your golf success. But are you seeking any rewards from the things that actually sow seeds of success in golf? Great scores and improving your statistics will make you all warm and fuzzy when it comes to […]

Written by drshannonreece · Categorized: Golf Mindset, Success · Tagged: golf, golf mental game, golf mindset, golf success, golf tips, golfer

How Negative Labels Are Undermining Your Confidence

Words have the power to make or break your golf game. If you’re not consistently playing well then it’s important to consider how negative labels are undermining your confidence. Is how you think about yourself and your game different depending on how you play? If your answer is yes, then you’re in good company. Most […]

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

How to Discover the Best Tips to Improve Your Game

There are so many resources you can access that are full of tips to improve your golf game – golf commentators, golf magazines, YouTube, golf pros, blogs, and more! And how about your golf buddies who love to offer you their two cents on the course. It would not surprise me if you get overwhelmed […]

Written by drshannonreece · Categorized: Consistency, Golf Mindset, Preparation · Tagged: golf, golf improvement, golf instruction, golf tips, golfer

Your Brain Is the Boss of Your Golf Game

There is nothing you do that isn’t controlled by your brain, including your golf swing. Like it or not…believe it or not…your brain is the boss of your golf game. Therefore, you must decide who will be the boss of your brain because that decision will have a direct impact on your golf success. If […]

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

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

3 Ways to Improve Your Golf Focus

Did you know that you never lose your focus? While it might seem like you do from time to time you’re always focused on something, even if it’s something that can hurt your game. Maintaining good focus is not about forcing your mind to lock onto a single thing. It’s about disciplining your mind to […]

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

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

Golf Success Comes from Freedom, Not Force

There are two different approaches you can take in pursuit of better scores, but only one that will actually work. Golf success comes from freedom, not force. Playing better doesn’t mean trying harder. In order to achieve more consistency in your rounds you need to play with more trust because trust will allow you to […]

Written by drshannonreece · Categorized: Focus, Golf, Golf Mindset · Tagged: golf, golf focus, golf instruction, golf mental game, golf swing, golf tips

Put on a New Attitude for the New Year

Did you know that your attitude is something you put on a wear just as you put on and wear an outfit each day? Perhaps you’ve always thought your attitude was the result of how your day, or your round was unfolding. If that’s the case, I challenge you to more proactively put on a […]

Written by drshannonreece · Categorized: Attitude, Golf, Golf Mindset · Tagged: golf, golf attitude, golf psychology, golf tips, positive attitude

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