Golf IQ How 'The Let Them Theory' can help your golf
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Dec 8, 2025 Keely Levins, a golf writer focused on the intersection of psychology and golf, shares insights from her conversation with best-selling author Mel Robbins about 'The Let Them Theory.' They delve into how this approach can help golfers manage stress and refocus. Keely explains the importance of naming responses to create mental clarity. The duo explores practical applications on the course, like trusting your shot, handling slow play, and the neuroscience behind decision-making. They also connect the theory to stoicism, offering powerful strategies for building confidence.
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Use ‘Let Them’ To Stop The Stress Spiral
- Saying “let them” interrupts stress spirals by giving your prefrontal cortex control instead of the amygdala.
- Saying “let me” redirects energy to concrete actions you can control like breathing, visualizing, and executing the shot.
Mel Robbins’ Personal Golf Example
- Mel Robbins says her golf improved after she applied Let Them and Let Me on the course.
- She described letting her husband give advice but choosing the club she felt confident to hit.
Decide For Yourself, Then Act
- Let them means allow external input but then decide what gives you confidence and pursue that choice.
- Let me means take practical steps (deep breaths, visualization) to create the best chance to execute.