Are You Self-Critical After Poor Play? Bad days are inevitable if you play golf–it’s a part of the game. But if bad golf days are normal, why is it so difficult for some golfers to accept them? Many golfers are self-critical after poor play. These golfers become emotionally tethered to their poor play because they
How Do You Respond To A Bad Shot? Are you frustrated or composed and ready for the next shot? Too many golfers I work with sabotage their entire round by dwelling on the last shot, as if it’s natural for them and necessary to get upset… If you are in this camp, your next few
McIlroy’s Mindset When Playing Golf This past Sunday, Rory McIlroy won the 2014 PGA Championship. This is McIlroy’s fourth major championship win. McIlroy shot 68 and finished 16 under par, followed closely by Phil Mickelson (15 under par), Rickie Fowler and Henrik Stenson (14 under par). The first nine holes were rough for McIlroy. He
Dr. Patrick Cohn, golf psychology expert and author of the “Golfer’s Mental Edge” CD program, teaches amateur to tour professional golfers how to improve their mental game of golf. In this week’s golf psychology session, mental game of golf expert and author of The Mental Game of Golf, Dr. Cohn, answers a question from a
Dr. Patrick Cohn, golf psychology expert and author of the “Golfer’s Mental Edge” CD program, teaches amateur to tour professional golfers how to improve their mental game of golf. In this week’s golf psychology session, mental game of golf expert and author of The Mental Game of Golf, Dr. Cohn, answers a question from a
Dr. Patrick Cohn, golf psychology expert and author of the “Golfer’s Mental Edge” CD program, teaches amateur to tour professional golfers how to improve their mental game of golf. In this week’s golf psychology session, mental game of golf expert and author of The Mental Game of Golf, Dr. Cohn, answers a question from a