Many times, mental coaches for golf, such as myself, recommend “focusing on the process.” But what does this statement actually mean and why do it? Before and during your rounds, shifting your focus from outcomes—such as your score and the…
Just like everyday life, when we play a round of golf, there is a lot of unpredictability. There are endless possibilities for what could happen, that we don't have control over. But what we can control (and our success depends…
In this article I'm going to show you how to use the Labeling Theory in psychology to create a positive golf identity and elevate your performance. The Labeling Theory, introduced by social psychologist Howard Becker (1963) suggests people tend to…
Now that the days are shorter and colder (for most of us anyway), you’ll probably be spending more time working on your game inside. But just because you aren’t able to get out to play and practice as much outdoors,…
If I was to ask you what “thinking” is, you might refer to it as activating your brain to solve a problem or to “think through” something. However, as much as we like to think we have control over our…
Mental mistake 1: Too much ego “Impressing people is utterly different from being truly impressive.”- Ryan Holiday, Author of “Ego is The Enemy” We all have a bit of ego in us, but more successful players are more in control…
I often get asked if there are any exercises that can be practiced away from the course that can improve your mental game of golf. Fact is, the mental game of golf could essentially be called “the mental game of…
After Phil Mickelson’s incredible win at the PGA Championship, he spoke about some of the techniques that he’d been using to prolong his career and become the oldest winner of a major at the age of 50. The longevity of…
Playing Golf In The Zone Whenever I ask players to describe their mental state during their best rounds, they all say very similar things, such as: Feeling confident Not having expectations or worries about score A sense of freedom Being…
Mental skills for golf can be worked on with every round you play. 20 years ago, it was generally considered that the mental game of golf was something that you were born with, or not. But thanks to scientific research…