TELL GOLFERS SOME "PSYCHOLOGICAL TIPS" TO HELP YOU PLAY BETTER ON THE COURSE
25/06-2025, 08:58(그리니치 표준시+7)
Golf Tips
Psychology is one of the key factors affecting performance on the golf course. No matter how good the technique is, if a golfer cannot maintain mental stability, they can easily lose themselves at crucial moments.
Below are 14 simple but effective psychological tips to help you control your emotions, maintain focus, and significantly improve your golf experience:
1. How to Best Start the First Tee Box The first tee box is always the most stressful. The secret here is to slow everything down: walk slowly, speak slowly, breathe slowly, move slowly, think slowly. This will help you master your state of mind and start the round with a steady mindset. 2. How to Hit a Hole in One To have a chance of hitting a hole in one, eliminate all distractions such as water hazards, wind, sand... and focus your entire mind on the flag. Imagine the green divided into many small sections; the more you focus on the flag, the better. When your entire attention is focused on a single point, you'll have a more accurate shot. 3. Choosing the right club for hitting on the green For amateur golfers, shots are often inconsistent. Therefore, choose a club that is a size larger than initially calculated. For example, if you think using an 8-iron is reasonable, use a 7-iron for extra distance.
4. What to do when feeling stressed:
When pressure builds, take deep breaths and exhale slowly. You can hum softly, repeat a positive phrase like "easy," smile, or remember something funny. A few small movements like shaking your arms or stretching your legs will also help you relax without disturbing others.
5. Don't rush your swing:
The presence of better golfers or the group behind you can easily make you rush. Move faster, but when you hit the ball, slow down, visualize the ball's trajectory, practice a little, and then hit. However, avoid being too slow or indecisive.
6. Keep your head from lifting too early.
The habit of turning your head to follow the ball easily leads to a bad shot. Instead of trying to keep your head still, focus on listening to the sound: the sound of the ball falling into the hole or the sound of the club head hitting the ball. When you pay attention to the sound, your head will naturally stay in the correct position.
7. Tighten and then relax.
To avoid slicing or stiff swings, tighten your grip as much as possible during practice, then completely relax and execute the shot. This tip can be applied to the entire body to help you relax before hitting the ball.
8. From near to far.
When practicing putts, start at a distance of 15cm and gradually increase it. If you miss, return to the nearest distance. Practicing from near to far helps increase confidence, especially with short shots. This method is also effective for short game.
9. Practice swing and real swing should be the same 14. How to make practicing on the driving range more interesting
Many golfers have very good practice swings but make mistakes when hitting the real ball because they are affected by the ball. On the practice range, you can place two tees 15cm apart. Hit the first tee shot as if it were a real shot, then hit the second tee shot with the exact same swing. Focusing on the tee instead of the ball helps you maintain a better swing rhythm.
10. How to chip better
Before chipping, visualize the ball's trajectory and roll into the hole. Focusing on the landing point and roll of the ball will help you better control and execute a more effective chip shot.
11. How to Hit Longer Clubs Better
Start with the short iron you're most confident with, like a 7 or 8 iron. Then move on to longer clubs, but keep your grip short as you did with the short iron. Gradually increase the grip length as you get used to it, and you'll see a significant improvement in your longer club hitting ability.
12. How to Increase Clubhead Speed
Imagine your arms as ropes swinging around your body. The more relaxed you are, the greater clubhead speed you'll generate without using much force. This is a simple way to improve your swing naturally.
13. How to train the "groove" for your swing
When practicing, try closing your eyes while performing the swing. Eliminating vision helps the muscles sense and remember the trajectory better. This tip is also effective when you're not playing well on the course and need a quick adjustment.
Instead of hitting the ball randomly, imagine you're playing a par 5 hole of a specific length. Use your driver, irons, and on-green clubs as if you were actually hitting the ball. This situational practice makes it more engaging and improves your real-life playing strategy.
Hopefully, these psychological tips will become valuable aids, helping you play golf with more confidence, calmness, and effectiveness through each round.
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