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• ANTICIPATE OR EXPECT?

  As with many things when using language, there are sometimes subtle but important differences between words. I’d like to explore the difference between anticipation and expectation, and apply this to golf. The reason why I think this distinction is important... Posted Apr 10 2008, 08:34 AM by Jeff Troesch with | with no comments Filed under: Mental Game, Jeff Troesch, Golf Performance, Expect, Anticipate, Golf Training

• Are You Fully Committed?

  Many young golfers have been exposed to the mental concept of “trusting” themselves on the course. The ultimate place to be as a player is to be so confident in your game that you can simply “trust your swing” or “free it up” as many of my fellow mental... Posted Apr 02 2008, 08:42 AM by Jeff Troesch with | with 1 comment(s) Filed under: Mental Game, Jeff Troesch, Commitment, Trust

• Is It Your Golf State or Trait That Matters Most?

  It is very common among golfers on the driving range or putting green to ask themselves questions following a typical warm up session including, "How am I hitting my irons today?" "What's the driver doing?" "How is my putter... Posted Dec 08 2006, 01:56 PM by Jeff Troesch with | with no comments Filed under: Mental Game, Jeff Troesch, Irons, State, Trait, Putting, Mental Game, Jeff Troesch, Irons, State, Trait, Putting, Golf Psychology

• Training For Golf Combines Technical, Physical, Mechanical and Tactical

  When most golfers think of the elements of the game upon which they want to improve, the vast majority think in terms of either technical elements or think about outcome. "I want to make more putts." "I want to hit more fairways."... Posted Oct 27 2006, 01:48 PM by Jeff Troesch with | with no comments Filed under: Mental Game, Jeff Troesch, Mental Game, Jeff Troesch, Golf Psychology

• 4 Easy Ways to Take Your Golf Practice to the Course

  One of the most common concerns expressed by golfers is "how come I can hit the ball so well on the range but have a difficult time replicating this on the golf course?" When left on their own to try to figure this question out, many people... Posted Oct 20 2006, 01:47 PM by Jeff Troesch with | with no comments Filed under: Mental Game, Jeff Troesch, Mental Game, Jeff Troesch, Golf Psychology

• 5 Keys to Mental Toughness for Golfers

  If you have any interest in seeing first hand the impact that mental toughness has on sport performance, go no further than the PGA or LPGA Qualifying tournaments or "Q-School". Each year for the past several years, I have worked with players... Posted Sep 22 2006, 01:41 PM by Jeff Troesch with | with no comments Filed under: Mental Game, Jeff Troesch, Mental Game, Jeff Troesch, Golf Psychology

• Are Your Outcomes Too Important?

  "I knew that if I could shoot 68 today, I would probably win, but it just wasn't to be." "Everytime I have a good front nine, I blow it on the back nine." "Breaking 80 is my goal, but everytime I get close my game falls apart... Posted Aug 25 2006, 01:12 PM by GolfPsych with | with no comments Filed under: Mental Game, Jon Stabler, Mental Game, Jon Stabler, Golf Psychology, GolfPsych

• Are You Too Aroused for Good Golf?

  (Another reason we say the Mind is Golf's Natural Enemy) We are not talking about sexual arousal although sexual arousal would not be good for your golf either. Quite often others are more aware of your state of arousal than you are. They may be telling... Posted Aug 04 2006, 01:12 PM by GolfPsych with | with no comments Filed under: Mental Game, Jon Stabler, Mental Game, Jon Stabler, Golf Psychology, GolfPsych

• You're Thinking About Your Swing Too Much

  (The Second Reason the Mind is Golf's Natural Enemy) The mind and body are directly and closely connected. Any action or movement must begin in the mind and instructions are then transmitted to the body. Most of the time this happens without any attention... Posted Jul 21 2006, 01:10 PM by GolfPsych with | with no comments Filed under: Mental Game, Jon Stabler, Mental Game, Jon Stabler, Golf Psychology, GolfPsych

• The Main Reason the Mind is Golf's Natural Enemy?

  Countless books and articles have been written about how to swing the club, putt and play short game shots; how to manage the course and how to think to play well. You have an enormous appetite for this information because you want to play better and... Posted Jul 07 2006, 01:09 PM by GolfPsych with | with no comments Filed under: Mental Game, Jon Stabler, Mental Game, Jon Stabler, Golf Psychology, GolfPsych

• The Mind-Golf's Natural Enemy Raised its Ugly Head at Winged Foot

  The truth of this statement was never more apparent than at the conclusion of the 2006 United States Open Golf Championship at Winged Foot, where two of the World's top ranked golfers failed to finish in a manner to which they are accustomed. They... Posted Jun 22 2006, 01:04 PM by GolfPsych with | with no comments Filed under: Mental Game, Jon Stabler, Mental Game, Jon Stabler, Golf Psychology, GolfPsych