Experiencing pressure to play well is a sign of poor focus. Playing with pressure takes the fun out of the game, causes tension, and negatively impacts your shotmaking ability. What kind of situations cause you to feel pressure to perform? A team event, a golf trip with friends, playing with better golfers, or playing with […]
#012 – The Top 6 Ways to Get Out and Stay Out of a Slump in Golf
If you’ve ever been in one, it can be pretty scary to feel like you are headed into a slump in golf. That’s a place you never want to be, and the good news is that it can be avoided. The scary part of a slump are the unknowns – not knowing exactly how you […]
#009 – How to Apply a Smart Lesson from a Famous Tiger
You’ve heard me say that golf is a game and it’s mean to be fun. But sometimes fun comes packaged as a test of your resilience. In case you’re wondering, the fun happens in golf when you know you endured the test without losing any ground with your confidence. In this episode, I talk about […]
#008 – How Professional and Amateur Golfers Play to Win
What does it take to play great golf? Do you know? You’ve had rounds where everything felt easy, but you may have walked away from a great experience at a loss for how to repeat it. After watching those contending for the win at this year’s Masters event you might think that great golf […]
#006 – Top 10 Reasons Your Mind is to Blame for Your High Scores
Have you ever had a great round and been really excited to get back out there because you couldn’t wait to repeat the experience? But much to your disappointment, your next round unfolds differently and not in a good way?? Playing great golf doesn’t have to be a mystery. When trouble arises, most golfers think […]
#003: The 3 Proven Ways to Increase Your Luck in Golf
Have you been feeling lucky on the course lately? Every golfer loves those moments when it feels like the stars have aligned in their game and shots are just working out even when they don’t make perfect contact. But you can’t wait around hoping for the best if you want to play great. In […]
#001 – The Who, the What, and the Wow Behind She Talks Birdie
Welcome to She Talks Birdie! The best podcast for golfers who want to play great! I’m Dr. Shannon Reece, your host, a sports psychologist, and founder of Training for Optimal Performance and the Mind Game Academy. On this podcast, I’ll be sharing some of my best mental game training tips that have helped so […]
The Best Ways to Use Your Thoughts to Improve Your Game
So many golf experts have said that golf is a mental game, and it truly is. What many golfers don’t realize is how much their thinking shapes their game. In this post, I share three of the best ways to use your thoughts to improve your game. When golfers reach out to me it’s usually […]
How to Find Enjoyment By 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 […]
How to Play with Nothing Less than Your Best
How to play golf with nothing less than your best