228 Lessons From Overconfident Golfers That Can Help You Perform Better

A lot of golfers lack confidence and trust in their ability to execute shots and putts and shoot the scores that they are capable of.  As a result, they often cause themselves problems by the decisions that they make.  Common things I notice are over practicing, reactively practicing, an over reliance on YouTube coaching and a quick fix mentality.  On the course they are then guilty of overthinking, complicating the game with too many swing thoughts, trying to control their swing, temper tantrums and a lot more… In today’s short bite-sized episode well renowned Performance Psychologist to many PGA tour players Gio Valiante talks about over-confident and cavalier golfers and the challenges that they can face. However, as most golfers or athletes who contact Sport Psychologists are bringing problems to overcome, David challenges you to learn some lessons from the overconfident golfer. Key Learning Points: An over-confident golfer is likely to take risks. Cavalier golfers will trust their technique and swing automatically with a quiet mind. Bodily tension and heart rate will be reduced in the over-confident golfers. For golfers lacking in confidence, you could recognise that your thoughts, moods, physiology, behaviours, and values are all interconnected, and that changing one, changes others, and ultimately could lead to better golf without changing your technique. Connect with Gio Valiante Website Connect with David Charlton Sign Up to The Mental Edge Join David @ The Sports Psychology Hub Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn To Listen to Other Useful Podcast Episodes Ep017: Gio Valiante - How to Play Fearless Golf Ep101: Compilation - 25 Mental Game Secrets to Improve Your Golf Ep160: Brian Hemmings – Golf Psychology: What You Can Expect and Why It Can Help You Ep167: Karl Morris - How To Manage Your Emotions To Improve Your Golf #BITESIZE Ep226: Dan Steele - Helping Athletes Who Have Strong Physiological Responses To Fear #BITESIZE For More Resources so You Can Shoot Lower Scores on The Golf Course 10 Mental Game Tips from Leading Experts to Improve Your Golf Do you try too hard on the golf course? Golfers Mental Scorecard Golf Psychology FAQs Psychology of Golf Library