Sharper Focus
PLUNK! “He really was focused on that putt.”
You hear golf commentators say this all the time, but did you ever wonder how you can improve your own focus and concentration? Since it can really help your golf game, here are some ways to improve those skills — off the course.
Next time you’re having a conversation [...]
The Pre-Shot Bubble
A lot of golfers see pros go through their Pre-Shot Routines and then try to copy them. Unfortunately, all you can see is the Physical Part.
But what are you doing about the vital Mental Part? And what are you doing that stays consistent on each and every shot?
You see, a Pre-Shot Routine is not just [...]
Persuade Yourself To Win
Did you know that you can persuade your Subconscious Mind that you’re a winner? (Unfortunately you can also persuade it the opposite.) This means that if your Subconscious believes the pitch you’re giving, it’ll work.
You see, your Subconscious accepts these affirmations when what you say or think produces no mental conflict.
For example, let’s say that [...]
Fitness Tips
These tips brought to you by Katherine Roberts. Katherine is Founder and President of Katherine Roberts Yoga for Golfers. Roberts’ unique approach to golf conditioning is a hybrid of western biomechanical research and eastern mind/body conditioning for performance, and her work has been profiled by USA TODAY, Golf Magazine, Golf for Women, Golf Week and [...]
The Practice Facility In Your Mind.
You may not know it, but your Conscious Mind gets tired of figuring things out. Like, Do I need a new set of clubs? Or should I get the old ones re-shafted? Maybe a new putter would help. Maybe some lessons. Why am I so inconsistent?
Round and round your Conscious Mind goes, trying to figure [...]
On The Clock
Is this you? You start off your round feeling great. You’ve been listening to “Own The Zone.” Trusting. Your swing tempo is good. So are your shots. You’re happy. Relaxed. Focused.
But what about the other guys? What do you do if your playing partners mess up? If they’re slow or stressed do you feel yourself [...]
Winter Doldrums
Have you been buried under a pile of fresh snow? Have you let the frenzy of Christmas shopping keep you from playing golf?
Relax. This is a perfect time to get away from it all — to escape — to retreat into the comfort of your imagination. Even if you live in warm climates like California, [...]
Ignorance Is Bliss
Are you one of those golfers who analyzes every swing you make? Do you mumble self-criticisms to yourself — even before you hit your first shot?
At the practice facility, this is fine. You’re there to improve, to iron out kinks, to groove a good swing. Even to experiment.
But on the golf course, that stuff is [...]
Stay The Course
Is it difficult for you to “stay the course?” If it is, perhaps you haven’t stayed with “Own The Zone™” long enough to get the results you want. After all, professionals work months and months on swing changes before they’re “grooved.” This month my Mental Tip is dedicated to encouraging you to hang in with [...]
Consistency
Consistency is one of the most important words in golf as well as life. Why is it so hard to stay consistent? Because most people don’t realize they have the power to create the HABIT of consistency.
That’s right, Consistency is a habit just like brushing your teeth or saying “thank you” when someone pays you [...]
