How to train your mind to play better golf

Do you end each round with memories of solid swings and good shots, regardless your final score? If not, try these mental tips to change your attitude -- and your results.
How to train your mind to play better golf
How to train your mind to play better golf /

Are you actively working to create a library of great golf memories, round after round? If not, you're missing the one habit you absolutely need to play great golf.

In this episode, sports psychologist Shannon Reece shares a three-step process to cultivate this powerful habit in your game, starting today.

Here’s how this episode plays out…

[06:47] Step 1: Buying into the value of celebrating success – If you aren’t actively looking for things to celebrate in your game following every shot, then you’re missing out on a lot of amazing benefits from creating memories of success.

[08:55] Step 2: Knowing the key things you want to celebrate during a round – Success isn’t just about holing putts, hitting long drives or making a birdie. There are parts of your performance that contribute to great outcomes that are worth celebrating.

[13:40] Step 3: Understanding how to make memories of success stick – The memories that stick are those to which you give the most attention, energy, thought, talk and feeling. Discover three simple things to make sure that great memories stick.  

Let's get started!

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SHANNON REECE

As a sports psychologist and founder of Training for Optimal Performance, Shannon Reece teaches golfers of all levels how to improve their consistency from tee to green using her proven mental-game formula. Through her private coaching and online memberships, Reece has helped hundreds of golfers transform how they think about and play their game, resulting in lower scores and lots more fun. Follow her on Instagram at @SheTalksBirdie and check out her free resources at www.TrainingforOptimalPerformance.com