There are different ways to focus during a round of golf. Players like Ben Hogan concentrated on his game for the entire round by not talking to anyone and by not thinking about anything else. If you find that you lose your focus … Continue reading
The way to prepare your mind to play golf with lower scores, is by using a consistent pre-shot routine on every shot whether it is a tee shot or a putt. Using a consistent routine keeps you focused in the … 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
The pressure that a Tour pro feels to make birdie on the last hole to win a tournament is the same feeling you have to make a six-foot putt to win your club tournament. When the pressure is on, we … Continue reading
Sometimes recreational golfers forget that it is important to participate in a spring training program before returning to the golf course after a lay-off. On the first warm, sunny day golfers are in a hurry to get out and play. … Continue reading
It has been my pleasure to share my insights into the mental game of golf from decades of research and personal experience competing in national and international amateur golf championships. The information I have written about is entirely about the mental-emotional-spiritual … 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
February is the month when we turn our attention to the feeling of love in our hearts. Universally the 14th of February is designated as a day to show our love to others through gift giving. Perhaps this year you can … Continue reading
February is the month of love. The feeling of love comes from your heart. The feeling of hitting a perfect golf shot resonates in your heart. Discounting that feeling by judging the result keeps you in your thinking mind. Love … Continue reading
Confidence in your golf game comes from both physical and mental training. Begin now to let go of the self-talk that sabotages your self-confidence on the golf course, and affirm daily your belief in yourself and in your abilities. You … 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