Golf Psychology Surrey Golf Psychology has become increasingly sought after by amateur and professional alike. Tiger Woods has had a golf psychologist since the age of 13 and the benefits of a disciplined and focused mind have been illustrated frequently since he won his first major in 1997. Mentally making a meal of it However, despite dramatic enhancements to equipment and swing coaching techniques, the club golfer is not getting any better. The average club golfer is still an 18 handicap, plagued with inconsistency, regularly complaining of nerves and lost concentration. Despite the above phenomenon, club golfers continue to seek the same solution (a swing change) time and again from the same source (a swing coach). As Einstein explained "The definition of madness is doing the same things over and over, and expecting a different result". Whilst a swing coach is undoubtedly important in your development as a golfer, help on the mental approach to golf will help you to learn and perform the efficient, repetitive swing the golfer is trying to develop. It is the mind that controls the body, which in turn controls the clubhead, which ultimately controls the ball. However, failing to develop consistent thoughts, feelings and behaviour is analogous to trying to make a meal with the necessary ingredients, but without a recipe. The result you get is just as likely to be poor as good, and the likelihood of repeating the result will be slim. Golf psychology - a recipe for success But if you had a recipe for golf, thoughts, feelings and behaviours would be controlled. You could be positive, concentrated and relaxed on the practice ground and on the course. You could learn new swing moves quickly, and perform under pressure. Now that's when golf becomes fun - when you're winning the mental game.
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A key requisite of effective golf psychology is to offer an organised, structured approach which allows the golfer to clearly see how his improvement will take shape. James Lockrose's approach with clients not only achieves this, but he can seamlessly present his invaulable knowledge and skills to suit all levels of golfers and personalities. For more information, call 0845 124 1012 to speak to James who is based at Worplesdon Golf Club, Surrey.
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Golf Psychologist: James Lockrose