Understanding the Yips in Golf

The podcast episode explores the phenomenon of the yips in golf, which refers to a golfer experiencing a sudden and involuntary loss of control in their swing or stroke. It discusses that the yips can manifest in different ways, such as hesitation, jerky motions, or avoidance altogether. The main cause of the yips is the golfer's psychological response stemming from a fear of undesirable outcomes. The episode emphasizes that the remedy for the yips lies in radical acceptance, wherein golfers are willing to accept all possible outcomes, even those they don't desire. By embracing radical acceptance and reducing resistance, golfers can gradually overcome the yips and perform more freely on the course.