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“It’s not just being out there that’s good for you, because there are a lot of miserable golfers,” said Jeff Ritter, a Golf Digest top teacher in Oregon whose Make The Turn performance program is...
- It's Sociable. A key attribute golf possesses is that it’s inherently sociable. From planning an outing with friends or family, preparing in the car park or clubhouse to heading onto the course or other playing arena, golf offers the chance to talk, to compare notes on the game and on life generally – basically to enjoy the company of others who share an interest.
- It’s Exercise. Exercise releases endorphins and golf delivers a prolonged hit of low-level exercise – Four hours of walking and swinging a club is good for you physically and that’s refreshing mentally.
- Being Outside In Nature. Not only is it useful to soak up some good old Vitamin D, but it’s also just highly therapeutic to spend time in green spaces, to breathe fresh air and to feel the breeze on your skin.
- Providing a focus. Golf requires concentration and it can be a good distraction from everyday concerns. It’s a difficult sport and one that asks for a dedicated approach and skills in problem solving.
- Keep Things in Perspective
- Stay in The Present
- Learn from Your Setbacks
- Master Your Breathing on The Golf Course
- Improve Your Body Language While Playing Golf
- Change Your Language and Self Talk
- Start Neutral Thinking
- Take A Mental Picture of Positive Shots
- Forget and Laugh Off Bad Shots
- Keep A Mental Game Scorecard of Your Golf Game
As golfers, we take things a little too seriously sometimes. For 99.9% of us, a bad shot won’t ruin our chance at a professional golf career. Yet, so many of us overreact and make things so much worse on ourselves than we need. The trick is to keep everything in perspective. Here’s what I mean… So many of us think that we should hit 10+ fairways, 1...
How many times have you let the past or future ruin a good round of golf? If you’re like most players, the answer is too often. The past already happened, yet, so many of us think about past shots (usually the bad ones) a hole or two (or a day or two) later! This usually leads to a lack of focus and sears the negative memory even more into your bra...
Failure is part of life and golf. No one achieves success in anything without a ton of adversity, setback, and failure along the way. A good example of a golfer with plenty of setbacks and nearly everyone loves is Phil Mickelson. While he’s won 50+ times and won three of the four majors, it took him some time to finally win a big one. For years, he...
When things go bad in life or golf, it’s common for us to stop our normal breathing pattern. But this actually makes things worse, as your brain is worried about the lack of oxygen it’s receiving. This makes you go into “fight or flight” mode and it is impossible to play your best golf. To stay positive and optimistic, you need to work on your brea...
Have you ever noticed how some guys on the PGA Tour have the same body language, regardless of how well they’re playing? Perhaps the best example is the top ranked player in the world, Dustin Johnson. Whether he’s +5 or -7 for the day, it’s nearly impossible to tell his score based on his body language. Jon Rahm recently referred to him as a “goldf...
Anytime I play with new guys in a competitive event or a friendly round, I always monitor their self talk. In my 20+ years of playing golf, I have found that most people have horrible self talk that hurts their scoring abilities. Usually, golfers say things to themselves on the course that they never would in any other situation. The key is to moni...
One of the oldest clichés I’ve heard in golf and any sport is to “Just think positive.”From my experience, that’s easier said than done. When you just hit a horrible shot, in front of people, thinking positively feels about as possible as flying to Mars. So what’s the secret? Neutral thinking. This is a new concept to many, as most of us only think...
Remember how I said that your mind is programmed to remember negative events more than positive ones? While that’s true, you can still reinforce good memories so that you’re more likely to remember them. For example, when I hit a great shot, I make it a point to remind myself at the moment how good it was. Whether it was a clutch tee shot or an awe...
Every player hits bad golf shots. I don’t care who you are or where you live on the planet, hitting bad ones is an inevitable part of the game. Even the best players in the world do it, so don’t be shocked when you do as well. The key is to not get overly emotional about the bad shot. Doing so will leave you flustered, angry, and likely sear it mor...
Golf, for the most part, is a results oriented game. So many of us judge our game based on our score and nothing else. But as you know, you can do everything right and have one blowup hole. Or, just get a bunch of bad breaks that limit your ability to go low. That’s just golf. The key is to evaluate your round more on just your total score. A good ...
Apr 13, 2023 · Playing golf is associated with improved physical health and mental well-being, and it potentially contributes to increased life expectancy, according to a Golf Science Journal study [3]. Explore...
- Nicole Gregory
Reason No. 1: Playing in bad weather makes good results great. Harsh conditions not only change the game, but how we frame success. It’s why tour players know an approach to 30 feet in Scotland...
Dec 12, 2023 · If you’re struggling with your golf and finding it hard to use it as a distraction, therefore not playing well or enjoying it, then STOP. Consciously decide to take a few weeks off. Learn something new, read some books, go for long headspace rich walks.
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Jan 13, 2018 · 20 Golf Mental Skills You Need to Work On. 1. Let go of control to get control. In the endless process of trying to improve their skills and be successful, many golfers become much too involved with trying to control the game by perfecting their swings, strokes, and results of shots while playing competitive golf.
