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
When you have not played in awhile, it is necessary to refresh your mind and body by reviewing the basics of the golf swing. In order to be successful at golf, you need to have good fundamentals. These include the grip, … Continue reading
Whether you are a new golfer or have been playing for a long time, a good mental golf game requires letting go of expectations. The quickest way to ruin a round of golf is by trying to match or improve … Continue reading
The spring equinox this Saturday, March 20th signals it is time for rebirth of all life on our planet. It is a time for celebration. The equinox is when the daylight and nighttime hours are approximately of equal duration all … Continue reading
Daylight Saving Time (DST) begins this Sunday, March 13th at 2:00am signaling the beginning of longer daylight hours and more time to play golf. DST is the practice of setting the clocks forward one hour from standard time during the … Continue reading
What do the pros do when they shoot a round in the 80’s in a tournament? This means of course, that they have “shot themselves in the foot” and are out of the tournament. Embrace a positive attitude Pros understand … Continue reading
Here in western North Carolina the weather has not been conducive for playing golf. We experienced a blizzard that dropped over a foot of snow and then a week later we had an ice storm that kept us indoors for … Continue reading
The key to success in all athletics is to practice, practice, practice! You have heard the statement many times that “practice makes perfect.” What is missing in that statement is that only PERFECT PRACTICE makes perfect. The only place you … Continue reading
February is the month when we turn our attention to the feeling of love in our hearts. Universally, Valentine’s Day on the 14th of February is designated as a day to show our love to others through gift giving. Valentine … Continue reading
I once asked Barbara Romack, LPGA what she thought about on the first tee of a tournament. She had a one word answer; TEMPO. Having good tempo in your golf swing is mental as well as physical. Along with having … Continue reading
32st 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