The Mental Golf Show Mega Mailbag #1: Overthinking, Injuries, Expectations, Finishing Great Rounds, and Much More
We hit a TON of very rich questions in this one. Here's the list of topics we tackle:
1. What happens physically when a player overthinks?
2. Please discuss the strategy of acceptance in golf. Can accepting the results before hitting the shot help a person play better golf?
3. Mental struggles with injuries
4. What is an area that could be taught/coached better?
5. What if negative thoughts were repackaged as opposing fans?
6. Pre-accepting two or three bad shots in a row
7. Best tips for finishing great rounds
8. Tips for adjusting expectations with life getting in the way of practicing and playing.
9. How do you accept a truly awful break that just ruins your round?
10. Practice- Most bang for your buck
11. Managing slow pace of play
12. Dealing with the nerves and pressure of tournament play on an unfamiliar course
13. Tips for working with junior golfers mentally
14. Dealing with constant bad luck during the round
15. Special bonus question at the end
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