Mental GameMinimizing the Impact of Emotions on Performance
In sport, especially in golf, emotions often get a bad reputation. “Control your emotions,” “Stay calm,” “Don’t get angry”; these…
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The Paradox of Performance: Boring is Brilliant
The Paradox of Performance: Boring is Brilliant The other day, I was talking with one of our Academy students who,…
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Seeball. Hit ball.
Unlike most sports, golf is not considered reactive. In games like basketball, tennis, or soccer, athletes are constantly responding to…
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Improve Your Mental Game – Play Golf, Not Swing!
Golfers often fall into the trap of obsessing over their swing rather than learning how to actually play the game.…
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Mental Toughness – Learning How to Get Out of Your Own Way
Mental toughness isn’t about eliminating nerves, doubts, or frustration—it’s about managing them so they don’t interfere with your performance. In…
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Coaching Mental Toughness In Junior Golfers
Mental toughness is one the cornerstones of success in golf, particularly for junior players who must navigate the challenges of…
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Recovering with Purpose: The Key to Consistency in Junior Golf
Recovering with Purpose: The Key to Consistency in Junior Golf “The quality of your next shot is determined by how…
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Play With A Pencil, Not a Pen
Golf, much like math, is a game of precision, strategy, and constant problem-solving. It demands a blend of mental focus,…
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The What And Why: Exploring the Two Levels of the Mental Game
In sports psychology, the concept of the “mental game” often gets thrown around without enough attention to what it actually…
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Bouncing Back
Of the innumerable statistics kept by the PGA tour, “bounce back” is one that has always piqued my interest as…
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Why Am I Getting Better at Sucking?
Practice makes proficient, not perfect. I prefer to use the word “proficient” when using this saying because of its neutrality;…
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What Game Are You Really Playing?
What game are you really playing? As strange as it may sound, if you are like most golfers, you don’t…
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Mental Game
Focus, pressure, and the psychology of performing when the round is on the line.