Archive for category: Mental Game

/ November 16, 2011 10:13 am

Do you want to learn one central concept that will relate to all swing mechanics and sport psychology concepts?

Are you ready for a revolutionary way to think about the game of golf? Do you want to find out how to integrate your mind and body for a better golf swing? Do you want to find out how to

/ November 2, 2011 9:09 am

Do you need Good Hand-eye Coordination in Golf?

The 2011 version of the World Series has just ended with the St. Louis Cardinals, who defeated my beloved Brewers for the National League Pennant, outlasing the Texas Rangers in an exciting 7-game series. On a side note, my English

/ August 16, 2011 9:17 pm

What we can learn from a PGA Tour champion

Scott Stallings, winner of the 2011 Greenbrier Classic, did not accomplish this feat by accident or luck. He did so by maximizing his potential through many, many hours of hard work and sacrifice. For instance, in 2011 alone, he and

/ August 2, 2011 10:31 am

The Masters And The Concept Of Acceptance

While watching the Golf Channel I saw an interview with Greg Norman.  He spoke eloquently and honestly about the status of his game.  He talked about his feelings of “having been away from the game for three years” and he

/ July 10, 2011 8:15 am

Dealing With Expectations

Golf is a game that is played mostly from within, and for this reason, it is important to know when you are putting too much pressure on yourself to perform. Having too high expectations of yourself is one of the

/ May 6, 2011 9:56 am

The Importance of the “BRUSH & LOOK” When Playing Chip Shots

  Written by Matthew Masters, PGA Professional, Hertfordshire Lead Academy Coach, Certified Master Mind Factor Coach, Diploma in Sports Psychology. In my recent GSOM article “The 2 Vital Magic Tricks” discussing putting I explained that there are many varied styles

/ March 31, 2011 9:41 am

Why Practice Your Golf Game?

Before you pick up a bucket of balls, choose a spot on the driving range and take out a club, think about why you are out here in the first place. The obvious answer is to practice. But by practicing

/ March 30, 2011 10:45 am

Celebrate Your Success

  What? Me Successful? Sure! Too many of us forget that we’ve done successful things because we tend to remember the “UN” successful things, don’t we? You hit a good shot and complain that you hit the ball off center

/ March 22, 2011 7:34 am

Want to Improve Your Mental Game? Take AIM

In all of my mental game seminars the first question I ask, “Is the mental game important for golf?” Everyone raises their hands in agreement, yes it is important. Then I ask, “when the last time you trained the mental

/ March 18, 2011 1:01 pm

Alfred asks Tiger, “How many shots you want”?

“Alfred says to Tiger, ‘How many shots do you want?’”   Who is Alfred? The above quote is relevant because Alfred is the second ball. How often is the second ball played exactly the way we want? The result of