HAPPY HALLOWEEN! Today is the day when old supernatural superstitions surface. Black cats are often used in Halloween decorations. Do black cats scare you? In the past they have been used as symbols of bad luck and mischief. But today … Continue reading
In most sports, the body is trained to react to different situations because there is no time to stop, ponder choices, and make a decision. In golf, the ball waits for the golfer. The accepted time for a foursome of … Continue reading
We live in a world of hype that plays up tantalizing dramas that get our adrenaline rushing. Whether is it golf, sports. news, advertisements, or politics, we are bombarded with sensationalism daily to get our attention. To play golf at … Continue reading
There are many factors that make up a consistent round of golf such as desire, realistic expectations, patience, and confidence in your ability to perform. Players who are consistent in the way they live their lives off the golf course … Continue reading
How do you deal with obstacles on the golf course? Does your strategy include a plan to avoid them? Do you succumb to a fear of them? Do you get uptight worrying about hitting into a water hazard, trees, bunker, … Continue reading
The obvious answer is to let go of mistakes and focus on the next shot. Frustration is an emotion that results from failure to achieve what you want. It happens to all golfers because none of us is perfect. The … Continue reading
As we approach the end of the summer, leagues and clubs are holding their championship tournaments. Under the pressure of wanting to play well and win, golfers can become anxious and lose focus. When their swings become erratic by trying … Continue reading
Most people think that confidence only comes from playing well. Since no one plays well all of the time, there are other strategies to develop self-confidence. Golf confidence is developed by feeling good about your abilities and in believing that … Continue reading
Why is the mental game of golf different from other sporting games? From the address to the finish, a golf swing takes about three seconds to complete. In a four-hour round, the actual swing-time would be around five minutes for … Continue reading
Distractions such as noises on the golf course are common place. There is also the distraction of your inner voice that can bring up interfering negative thoughts. If inner thoughts or outer noises distract you, you have not totally prepared … 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