Golf is a nuanced game that requires full commitment and concentration on every shot. As players begin to play in higher stakes matches and tournaments, one’s ability to remain mentally strong becomes more important.

Individuals that are able to effectively manage their emotions, trust themselves, and return to the present moment will have a significant competitive advantage over their opponents.

However, many players become consumed by the moment and are afraid to make mistakes. They end up second guessing themselves and get caught in a fear mindset, leading to overthinking and missed opportunities.

We work with Golfers to help them perform at their potential and to manage the inner game of golf. We most commonly help Golfers with:

  • The Problem
    As a golfer, it is easy to trust your game when the stakes are low. Shots may be coming effortlessly on the range, but as soon as the constraints of competitive play come in one may lose this ability to play freely. Instead of picking out a shot and committing to it, players may decide what shot they don’t want to hit and try to avoid it at all costs. This commonly takes place because golfers get overly concerned about the outer scorecard and move into a results-based mindset. Although we must be mindful of what we seek to avoid in our planning on shots, focusing on what we don’t want to happen is not an effective long term strategy.
  • How We Help
    Being able to trust oneself and commit to playing in alignment with their identity requires golfers to get clarity around their inner scorecard. We help golfers to dial in their pre-shot routine to block out thoughts of doubt and switch into a process-focused approach. When golfers are able to operate from a space of trust in their abilities, the game not only becomes more fun and enjoyable, but performance increases as they become more likely to tap into the ‘zone’.

  • The Problem
    Upon a missed putt or ball hit O.B., golfers often allow this scenario to elicit an emotional response. They may get frustrated or begin to question their abilities to hit certain shots. These emotions and negative thinking patterns may then influence their following shots, only serving to perpetuate poor play. All of a sudden, one bad shot has turned into a string of 4 bad holes, and the round has gotten away from them.
  • How We Help
    When golfers experience a moment of emotions or negative thinking, they must have a routine to allow them to accept the scenario and return to the present moment. We teach golfers a comprehensive reset routine that allows them to get their mindset back on track, which helps them to bounce back quickly after mistakes. We commonly are advised to forget about bad shots or to ignore them, and while this is well intended, the mind cannot simply be erased. Instead, golfers need to learn how to accept the adversity and stay centred so they can move forward effectively.

  • The Problem
    Golf is a mentally taxing game and requires players to remain even keel for a long period of time. Moreover, you spend 4 or more hours with your own thoughts and feelings while out on the course. Oftentimes this gives way for players to get too loose during a round or conversely, become too tight and experience pressure. It can also be easy to jump ahead several holes or already write off the round because of a few bad holes.
  • How We Help
    Instead of just being out there and letting things happen to us, we want to develop strategies and routines to be aware of our thinking and notice when our thoughts drift away. As much as golfers may be negatively influenced by what goes on around them, we work to help players take advantage of their surroundings and make the most of their round/situation. We do this by providing tools and concepts that help them accept the situation and shift their focus back to present moment.