We are more than half-way through summer golf. I have been hearing from a lot of golfers who are unhappy with their golf games. When you are totally focused on trying to achieve your goals or expectations, your golf games will suffer. … Continue reading
Spring is in full bloom in Augusta, Georgia for the 80th Masters Tournament this week. The Augusta National Golf Club invites 90 world class golfers for a week of camaraderie, fun, and exciting drama mixed with the pressure to win … Continue reading
In consultation with other golf bodies in the world, the USGA and R&A Rules Limited review, revise and print the Rules of Golf every four years. The single set of Rules applies to players of all abilities and to both … Continue reading
HAPPY NEW YEAR! May every day of the New Year bring you the accomplishment of your fondest dreams. Make 2016 a year of success by keeping the spirit of joy and love glowing within your heart. Thank you for choosing … Continue reading
Sports fans were treated to hours of championship play over the weekend. What makes a champion? Serena Williams at age 33 accomplished her second ‘Serena Slam’ in women’s tennis by winning Wimbledon for the sixth time. Winning meant that Williams … Continue reading
There will be many opportunities to feel nervous on the golf course. Each golf shot and every round of golf is a new experience. It is normal to feel anxious in a situation that you haven’t encountered before. Playing golf … Continue reading
The first thing to do is to determine what your mental stumbling blocks are. Take note of your limiting thoughts about the golf course or how you view your upcoming round. For example, you might think; “I am nervous playing … Continue reading
When golfers are “in the zone” and playing to the best of their abilities, they are not thinking about how to swing, but are allowing their learned skills and intuition to take over. Essentially they are enjoying playing the game … Continue reading
The USGA has ended the National Amateur Public Links championships and replaced them with two U.S. Amateur Four-Ball Championships in 2015. The women will play at Bandon Dunes in Oregon, and the men at San Francisco’s Olympic Club. In the … Continue reading
31st YEAR OF MENTAL GOLF COACHING
Joan King, BCH is the founder of Positive Mental Imagery, a mental sports consulting service dedicated to helping golfers achieve their peak performances. Since 1992 Joan has given mental golf workshops, individual mental coaching and hypnosis to amateur and professional golfers internationally. Read More