Putting is a game within a game. It is the part of the game where the ball never leaves the ground. It is the only sport where the ball finishes below ground. Putting is an art form that requires you … Continue reading
Performance anxiety begins on the first tee when every shot counts. Anxiety about what might go wrong causes tight, tense muscles, which then produce off-line shots. To be confident on the first tee, you have to be thinking positively, be … Continue reading
Negative thoughts come up from your unconscious mind where everything you have ever heard, seen, felt, tasted, or smelled is recorded.Your unconscious mind works like a computer. It records everything without judging or analyzing it. When you encounter a situation, … Continue reading
Tiger Woods has announced that he will be back on Tour competing next week in the World Golf Championships-Bridgestone Invitational at Firestone CC in Akron, Ohio. After 3 months of rehab on his left knee he has just recently started … Continue reading
It is likely you prepare for your shots differently in the two places, but expect the same results. On the wide-open range, most golfers are not concerned with the mental discipline that is required for scoring. Then on the golf … Continue reading
Summer tournaments are in full swing. By now you have experienced an increase or decrease in your handicap from the beginning of the golf season. You may have experienced the disappointment of making a large number on a hole, of … Continue reading
I woke up at 4:30am the other morning with severe muscle cramping in my calf muscles. I thought I had been drinking enough fluids and taking enough magnesium and potassium, but apparently not enough for my body to be hydrated … Continue reading
“My biggest problem is not being consistent. I will hit two good shots and then miss one. How can I be more consistent in my golf game?” Golf is a mirror of who you are off the golf course. During … Continue reading
Most golfers don’t believe they need mental instruction even though they repeatedly say that golf is a “mental game” when they make a mistake. Here are some mental weaknesses to help you decide: When you aren’t able to take your game … Continue reading
How can I hit the ball so well on the practice tee, be confident, and then fall apart on the golf course? Performance anxiety in the game of golf begins on the first tee where every shot counts. Anxiety causes … 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