The heat wave in the United States continues. 29 million people are under a heat advisory today. Golfers will be out playing in this intense heat. As you sweat from the heat and exercise, you lose body fluids. Your mental … Continue reading
“How can I eliminate the negative thought that enters my mind when I am getting ready to hit a shot?” Negative thoughts come up from your unconscious mind where everything you have ever heard, seen, felt, tasted, or smelled is … Continue reading
The inner game of golf is made up of the mental beliefs you have of your self and your abilities that surface in your performances on the golf course. A good mental attitude is achieved when you learn the skills to decrease … 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
Determine first 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 say, “I worry about playing with others who are better than … Continue reading
Golfers always ask why they can’t take their golf swings from the practice range to the golf course after they hit the ball so well when warming up, and then play terribly on the golf course. One of the reasons … Continue reading
I have heard from several male and female senior golfers who have lost interest in playing golf due to their long term memory of disappointments over the years and not being able to play as well as when they were … Continue reading
I once played with a friend who told me with better course management I could cut 5-10 strokes off my score. As a single digit handicap player I was astounded that this part of my game was lacking. My personality gave me a … Continue reading
Jordan Spieth is the Masters Champion at Age 21 Jordan Spieth amazed the world with his winning Masters performance last weekend. He set scoring records for 36 holes (130) and 54 holes (200), and shared the record for 72 holes … Continue reading
Somewhere along the way of learning to play the game of golf you may have forgotten why you took it up in the first place. There was something that intrigued you. For most of us it was the first shot … 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