Throughout my work as a mental coach to golfers all levels (and my own experiences as a player), I’ve found that whether you're a weekend golfer playing for bragging rights with friends, or a Tour player playing for your living,…
One of the things that makes the The Ryder Cup so entertaining is the pressure that we know the players are under to perform. It’s intense and you can tell how much it means to them. The Ryder Cup is…
When you’re feeling nervous from fear of losing, fear of not playing well, fearing of hitting a bad shot or fear of embarrassment etc., you probably notice certain changes in your body and mind which inhibits your ability to play…
Nerves and stress can hit us in all areas of our lives. From being agitated over being late and stuck in traffic, to teeing off in a big tournament. Calming nerves on the golf course and overcoming fear, is something…
If you’ve had butterflies before your first tee shot, you’ve felt it. If you’ve had trouble sleeping before an important round, you’ve felt it. If you’ve ever started panicking during your warm-up because you think you’ve lost your swing, you’ve…
Whatever your level of play, I’m sure you’ve experienced the feeling of playing under pressure on the golf course. How you cope with it can make or break your success. Do you have techniques you can rely on to keep…
The first tee at The Ryder Cup is probably the most feared and pressured golf shot that Tour players are likely to be faced with. The jitters are so severe, that even the most experienced of players can struggle just…
Here's a tip that's tangible that will improve your scores over time. The area where almost all golfers struggle the most on any round, is on the first tee - and this is where nerves tend to be at their…
Focus your attention Imagine a simple exercise. Roll up a piece of used paper and throw it into a waste basket 10 ft away. What would be your desired outcome for this task? Paper ball in basket. What's your target?…
Some golfers attempt to use mental techniques for golf such as occupying their attention when preparing to hit a golf ball by using repetitious mantras. But the very act of attempting to 'block' your non-conscious thoughts is one grounded in…