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Fear Of Short Putts: 5 Drills To Rebuild Confidence

Fear of Short Putts: 5 Drills to Rebuild Confidence

  • November 12, 2026
  • David MacKenzie
  • Putting
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A putt of less than 3 feet can feel harder than a longer one because the expectation to make it adds pressure. That fear of short putts can lead you…

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Fear Of Failure In Golf: Why It Happens And How To Overcome It

Fear of Failure in Golf: Why It Happens and How to Overcome It

  • November 10, 2026
  • David MacKenzie
  • Mindset
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Fear of failure in golf can show up before the scorecard tells the story. It may tighten your grip, quicken your swing, or make you hesitate over a…

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Club Championship Mental Preparation: 7-Day Plan

Club Championship Mental Preparation: 7-Day Plan

  • November 8, 2026
  • David MacKenzie
  • Pressure
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Pressure doesn’t have to disappear before you compete. You need a plan for where to direct your attention when it rises. Effective club championship…

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Can A Sports Psychologist Help Your Golf Game?

Can a Sports Psychologist Help Your Golf Game?

  • November 5, 2026
  • David MacKenzie
  • mental coaching for golf
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Your swing may not be the only thing shaping your score. The answer to “Can a sports psychologist fix my golf game?” is yes, in the sense that mental…

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Putting Mental Game: Build Focus And Handle Pressure

Putting Mental Game: Build Focus and Handle Pressure

  • November 3, 2026
  • David MacKenzie
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A steady putting mental game depends less on finding a special self-talk strategy than on choosing words that keep you focused on the task. The same…

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How To Set Measurable Golf Goals And Build A Plan

How to Set Measurable Golf Goals and Build a Plan

  • November 2, 2026
  • David MacKenzie
  • Goal setting and planning
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A golf goal setting worksheet works best when it focuses you on one main goal rather than a scattered list of outcomes. Choose a specific target you…

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7 Mental Putting Drills To Stop Overthinking Putts

7 Mental Putting Drills to Stop Overthinking Putts

  • October 29, 2026
  • David MacKenzie
  • Putting
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Give yourself a 20-second window to read a putt, then choose a line and speed and commit. Mental drills for putting can help you keep that decision…

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What Does Choking In Golf Mean? Signs And Causes

What Does Choking in Golf Mean? Signs and Causes

  • October 28, 2026
  • David MacKenzie
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Pressure doesn’t create a different game; it reveals how you respond. In golf and other sports, to choke is to fail at a crucial moment when…

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How To Create A Golf Mental Game Plan That Works

How to Create a Golf Mental Game Plan That Works

  • October 25, 2026
  • David MacKenzie
  • Mental Game Tips
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Range confidence doesn’t automatically transfer to the course. Creating a golf mental game plan means practicing a repeatable routine to manage…

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How To Use Golf Breathing Techniques To Stay Calm Before Every Swing

How to Use Golf Breathing Techniques to Stay Calm Before Every Swing

  • October 22, 2026
  • David MacKenzie
  • Meditation and Mindfulness
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A steady breath gives you a repeatable cue when pressure builds. Use golf breathing techniques by inhaling through your nose for 4 seconds, holding…

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