The Inner Game of Golf is the mental game of golf. The Outer Game is the physical game which includes the mechanics of the golf swing. The mental game includes learning the skills to decrease the mental obstacles that keep … Continue reading
The Olympics started today with the women’s soccer matches. In the coming interviews with the athletes you will be hearing a lot about how the athletes visualize their way to success. Most pre-school children of all cultures are lucid visualizers … Continue reading
Now that we are half-way through the summer I have been hearing from a lot of golfers who are unhappy with their golf performances. When you are too focused on trying to achieve your goals or your expectations, your golf games … Continue reading
In my 30’s I didn’t worry about playing golf in the extreme heat and humidity in Florida. One day I had a rude awakening. As I was pulling my cart up the North Palm Beach CC 9th fairway, everything suddenly went … Continue reading
I have been watching the Olympic qualifiers and listening to the athletes describe their state of mind before and after their performances. Performing before huge crowds with millions watching on TV could be very fearful and distracting. Their performances determine … 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
Easy going Ernie Els finished his third round at the BMW PGA Championship in a rage targeted at the Wentworth greens staff and the European Tour. He was distraught because the strong winds and hot temperatures had dried out the … Continue reading
A mental and physical routine is used in every sport to prepare the athlete for his/her performance. A consistent pre-shot routine keeps the golfer engrossed in the moment and his/her thoughts away from self imposed pressure. It is a signal … Continue reading
What do the pros do when they shoot a round in the 80’s in a tournament? This means that they have “shot themselves in the foot” and no longer have a chance to win the tournament. Pros understand what an unpredictable … Continue reading
In the opening round of the TPC Blue Monster at Doral last weekend, Sergio Garcia shot 5-under 31 on the front 9. He self-destructed on the back 9 with 6 bogeys and a triple-bogey on the 18th for 44, for … 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