Performance anxiety in golf is the biggest difference between the range and the course. On the range, with no consequences, the swing is free and fluid, the mind is quiet and focused on the target. When performance anxiety kicks in,…
Your ability to focus on what you choose - when you want to - is the single most important factor in your performance and your progress. Improving focus for golf is something that you should take seriously if you plan…
Follow these steps in your pre-shot routine to increase your chances of success for every shot you hit. Step 1: Switch On Your Golf Brain You’ll need to make the transition from broad focus (in between shots) to narrow focus…
Here's your 10 minute mental game warm-up to increase your confidence and prepare you for a strong performance in your next round. Do this shortly before you leave the house for the course. Find a place where you won’t be…
“I never learned anything from a match that I won.” – Bobby Jones Golf is an inconsistent game by nature and scores will always fluctuate, but what’s guaranteed is that every round is a learning opportunity for long-term improvement. Too…
Click "listen in browser" to listen to the audio David MacKenzie · How To Raise Your Game With The Power Of Positive Self-talk What you say to yourself drives your performance on and off the course more than you would…
Many frustrated golfers reach out to me each week in search of solutions for what they describe as “the yips”. If cures for the yips aren’t implemented, it can destroy scores, enjoyment and a player’s self-esteem. But help is at…
Being able to get the best out of your game on any day has a lot to do with how well you can activate and maintain your “best performance state”. What I mean by that, is the mental, emotional and…
This week, we’re going to look at the power of Mental Imagery for golf, which is supported by scientific evidence to: Increase confidence and reduce doubt Change your mental and emotional state Improve motor skill learning (i.e. making swing changes)…
To listen to the audio, click "listen in browser" Whether it’s on or off the course, it’s important to know how to relax and calm down in times of stress. The Covid-19 pandemic is causing everyone’s stress levels to go…