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The 7 Habits Of Golfers With Mental Toughness

The 7 Habits Of Golfers With Mental Toughness

  • October 25, 2019
  • David MacKenzie
  • Mental Game Tips
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Golfers with mental toughness share the same traits in common. To become the best player you can be requires mental toughness, which isn’t born, it’s learned. My goal for this article is to make you aware of what drives the…

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5 Biggest Mental Mistakes In Golf

5 Biggest Mental Mistakes In Golf

  • June 21, 2019
  • David MacKenzie
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Most golfers lose too many shots each round, not because their technical skills desert them, but because of mental mistakes that cause changes in the swing and putting stroke. In this article, I’m going to cover what I consider to…

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Using Your Mental Game Tool-box To Access Your Optimal Performance State

Using Your Mental Game Tool-box To Access Your Optimal Performance State

  • February 11, 2019
  • David MacKenzie
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Why is it that on some days you get to the course and the game seems easy, while on other days it’s a completely different story? Have your technical skills changed between those rounds? Probably not. The difference is how…

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10 Keys For Effective Mental Golf Training

10 Keys For Effective Mental Golf Training

  • December 13, 2018
  • David MacKenzie
  • Mental Game Tips
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Mental golf training is key for you to access your best technical skills when the pressure is on. In this article, I’m going to define why you need mental golf training and how it’s going to help you reach your…

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5 Mental Game Mistakes You Should Never Make On The Golf Course

5 Mental Game Mistakes You Should Never Make On The Golf Course

  • August 3, 2018
  • David MacKenzie
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Click "listen in browser" to listen to the audio: David MacKenzie · 5 Mental Mistakes Most golfers lose too many shots each round, not because their technical skills desert them, but because of mental mistakes that cause changes in the…

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10 Ways To Develop A Winner’s Attitude For Golf

10 Ways To Develop A Winner’s Attitude For Golf

  • July 16, 2018
  • David MacKenzie
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Students of mine who go on to achieve success at a high level share several things in common, but the thing that stands out the most is their attitude. I can tell during our first call if a player currently…

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How To Improve Your Mental Skills For Golf During Every Round

How To Improve Your Mental Skills For Golf During Every Round

  • May 7, 2018
  • David MacKenzie
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One of the common misconceptions that I hear too often, is that your mental skills for golf can’t be improved like you improve your technical skills. Too many golfers think that the mental side falls into place once the technical…

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Your Killer Morning Routine

Your Killer Morning Routine

  • April 30, 2018
  • David MacKenzie
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I often get asked if there’s anything that can be done at home to improve mindset and help the mental game of golf at the same time. One of the things that will really help you with this, is a…

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5 Golf Psychology Tips For Success In Your Next Round Of Golf

5 Golf Psychology Tips For Success In Your Next Round Of Golf

  • March 7, 2018
  • David MacKenzie
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We all know that golf is a mental game. In fact it’s golf psychology, or the way a player handles themselves mentally, that makes all the difference at the highest level. The world’s best players can all play the shots…

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5 Top Tips To Improve Your Mental Game

5 Top Tips to Improve Your Mental Game

  • December 27, 2017
  • David MacKenzie
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The mental game of golf is a huge factor in any golfer reaching their potential. It's all very well having good technical skills, but if you aren't able to access them under pressure because you are tense, anxious and have…

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