External Focus In The Pre Shot Routine
When I give a playing lesson to a new student and ask them where their focus of attention was before and during a shot, I rarely find that it was on the same things. Apparently, golfers are very good at…
The Optimal Pre-shot Routine
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…
How Francesco Molinari Trains For Pressure
As Francesco Molinari closes in on his 2nd major Championship today at Augusta, he's demonstrating what a great competitor he is under the pressure of the big tournaments. With just 1 bogey and ZERO 3-putts in the first 54 holes,…
The Power Of Sensory Golf
Sensory golf is about being in the present and connected to the sensation of golf shots – not the future consequence of it or the mechanics of the movement. This is a far more effective way to play than using…
How Deep Is Your Engagement During Your Pre Shot Routine?
I saw a video earlier this week where Jason Dufner describes the purpose of his “waggle” during his pre shot routine and it compelled me to write this article. The "best" thing to focus on during your pre shot routine…
The Secret To A Great Golf Swing
As you probably know, I'm a mental coach, so if you think you might be getting a magical swing tip here, I'm going to disappoint you. But if you want to see more of the swings you make on the…
How To Trigger Confidence Before Every Golf Shot: Your Performance Statement
Prefer audio to text? Go premium and get access to all my audio lessons! Are you aware of the powerful effect that "little voice in your head" can have on your golf scores? Words have the power to trigger an…
Playing Golf’s Mental Game: What are Your “Switch On” and “Switch Off” Triggers?
As a mental game, golf is unlike most other sports. Games like football and basketball have the referee's whistle to tell you it's time to start playing. But in golf, you have to rely on your own mental triggers to…
Eye on the ball, Mind on the Target.
The ability to separate what you are looking at from what you are thinking about is an essential skill for playing golf. What to focus on before hitting a golf shot is a huge factor in how well it's executed.…
Mental Game Tip: Do You Have a “Go Trigger”? If not, here’s why you need one
Your pre-shot routine is crucial in hitting the shot as best you can. One key part of a good pre-shot routine is starting the swing smoothly, which can be facilitated by a pre-shot routine trigger. You want to keep positive…
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