Everyone watched in horror along with I. K. Kim as her one-foot putt to win the first LPGA major of the season on Sunday spun around the rim of the cup back at her. She had birdied the previous two … 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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