Demystifying Mental Toughness9 Mai 2025

281 How To Help The Golfer Who Searches For The Perfect Swing

Does the perfect golf swing exist? NO. Does the perfect golf swing equal lower scores in golf? NO – Yet many golfers continue to strive to attain the "perfect swing." This is the topic of conversation today, where David and colleague Colm O'Donoghue talk about the problem with this approach and the implications for your golf game. They also share some advice on what you could consider doing to improve your scores and your enjoyment of the game.

Key Learning Points:

Studies suggest that the variation in technique between low handicap amateurs and professional golfers is similar.

Consider how you practice your golf, if you practice solely in a technical manner it is likely to tie you up in knots and show in your golf scores.

Split your practice into technical, performance, process and creative practice.

Do you ever consider how you can access a flow state and what a flow state is for you on the golf course?

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Podcast Episodes To Help Golfers Improve Their Scores

Ep017: Gio Valiante – How to Play Fearless Golf

Ep089: Will Shaw – How To Transfer Your Golfing Skills To The Course 

Ep101: Compilation – 25 Mental Game Secrets to Improve Your Golf

Other Valuable Resources To Help Children, Young Golfers, Parents and Youth Sport Coaches

Youth Sports Psychology Library

Conversations With Kids Ideas

Frequently Asked Questions - Sport Psychology for Children and Parents

Resources To Support Golfers So That They Score Better

Frequently Asked Questions on Golf Psychology and Golf Mental Skills

Golf Psychology and Mental Skills for Golf Library

8 Better Ways to Practice to Your Golf

Do You Obsess over the Perfect Golf Swing?

Are You Missing Shots Before You've Started Your Swing

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311 Learning Orientation: When Coaches and Athletes Think Differently

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27 Mar 11min

310 Risk Orientation: When Coaches and Athletes Think Differently

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20 Mar 10min

309 Interpersonal Confidence: When Coaches and Athletes Think Differently

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13 Mar 8min

308 Confidence In Ability: When Coaches and Athletes Think Differently

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6 Mar 11min

307 Achievement Orientation: When Coaches and Athletes Think Differently

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27 Feb 10min

306 Goal Orientation: When Coaches and Athletes Think Differently

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20 Feb 12min

305 Emotional Control: When Coaches and Athletes Think Differently

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13 Feb 18min