Performance Anxiety Management

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…

Breathing in golf and being aware of what’s going on are the only things you can do when dealing with pressure. For the purpose of this post I will refer to adversity a lot but it means the same as…

Learning techniques for staying present in golf will do wonders for your scores. Being able to improve your concentration and focus will no doubt help your golf, but it will also provide you with a personal development skill that will…

Do you feel pressure and nerves on the golf course? From my experience working with players of all levels, this is the most common reason given for not breaking into new scoring levels and consistently improving. But what you have…

How would you like to get to the first tee knowing you’re going to play well that day, every time you step on to the course? Of course we all would. Unfortunately that’s not what most of us experience. Even…

I was recently asked by a student: "How do I get rid of nerves on the golf course?" This is a common reason why golfers think they do not perform to their true potential. Golfers tend to think that if…