Distractions such as voices or noises on the golf course are common place. There are also the distractions of your inner mind of interfering negative thoughts. Use your pre-shot routine for focusing If inner thoughts or outer noises distract you, … Continue reading
“How can I eliminate a negative thought that enters my mind when I am getting ready to hit a shot?” Most golfers would answer that question by saying, “just block it out.” In order to block it out you have … Continue reading
If you want to hit consistent golf shots, you must understand the concept of the golf swing. Standing sideways to swing a golf club is an unnatural movement and needs an explanation. Learning the fundamentals of a golf swing is important. However, understanding how … Continue reading
It has been raining for several days here in western North Carolina and the golf courses are closed. It is a good time to reminisce about how playing golf enhances our lives. The thing that unites us all on the … Continue reading
Do you really love to play golf? Does playing golf bring you joy every time you play? Your state of mind is your mood or mental state at a particular time. Our emotional states dictate how we feel. The lowest energy … Continue reading
The first time I encountered the “good-good” expression was in the Coral Ridge international match play tournament in Boca Raton, Florida. On the third hole, my opponent’s ball was about one foot beyond mine on the putting green and she … Continue reading
The 2015 golf tournament season is winding down now with winners being decided in club championships all the way up to the President’s Cup being played in South Korea this week. Whether you are playing in an individual competition or a … Continue reading
Dreaming about what you want to accomplish in golf will not bring it about. A dream is a manifestation of what your fondest desire is. To make your dream happen, you need to let go of the fears that hold … Continue reading
Congratulations to the US Women’s golf team who created history last weekend by overcoming a 10-6 deficit with a record shattering win of the 2015 Soldheim Cup 14-1/2 to 13-1/2 over the defending European Women’s’ team. Besides being remembered for … Continue reading
Focusing or concentrating in the moment is a skill that you can develop as well as any golf professional. Golf is called a mental game because you need to manage your thoughts and emotions to play well. Internal or external … 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