Category Archives: More Mental Golf Tips

The Honda Match-Up; Rory vs. Tiger

The questions golfers are asking are whether Tiger can repeat his lowest 62 round finish ever, and if Rory can repeat his Honda Classic win this week at Doral.  Both golfers showed their talent in different ways. Tiger’s “grip it … Continue reading

Lower your scores with better concentration, play one shot at a time

Concentration is a skill that you can develop as well as any professional. Golf is called a mental game because you need to manage your thoughts to play well. Internal or external distractions keep golfers from playing at their peak … Continue reading

Understand the design of your home course, why you make mental playing errors

            Before the golf season is in full swing, why don’t you take the time to analyze the holes at your home golf course? The golf course architect designed each hole with a specific purpose. If you look at the … Continue reading

How can I handle a “bad day” on the golf course?

If your frustration turns into anger, this will only make your situation worse. Anger releases the hormone adrenalin causing your muscles to tighten. Tight muscles produce a jerky uncontrolled swing. Accept that there are going to be days when you feel that you … Continue reading

5 Keys to Eliminate Pressure to Score Low

Golfers at all levels have pressure at some time on the golf course. The answer for not succumbing to pressure is to have a solid mental golf game based on good self-esteem. Then you won’t struggle with situations like playing … Continue reading

How do I keep my expectations from sabotaging my round of golf?

Whether you are a new golfer or have been playing for a long time, a good mental golf game requires letting go of expectations. The quickest way to ruin a round of golf is by trying to match or improve … Continue reading

How can I be less frustrated and enjoy golf more?

Frustration on the golf course could be the result of unrealistic expectations of your game. When you set high standards that aren’t readily attainable, you will constantly experience failure and frustration. It is important to acknowledge that you will hit … Continue reading

How do you handle your nerves on the golf course?

There will be many opportunities to feel nervous on the golf course. Each golf shot and round of golf is a new experience. It is normal to feel anxious in a situation you haven’t encountered before. Playing golf with a … Continue reading

Are you grateful when you play golf?

Thanksgiving is a time when we give thanks for the abundance in our lives. Gratitude is a positive emotion. It is a feeling of the heart. Feeling the emotion of gratitude on and off the golf course can lead you … Continue reading

How do I overcome the water jinx?

A jinx is defined as an unseen force, a person, or something such as a curse that is thought to bring bad luck. If you are afraid of hitting over a water hazard, you are the person who is creating … Continue reading