Golf Psychology Tips - Understanding Process v Outcome , Golf Mental Game Lesson, Part 1

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In this video we delve into how you can think better on the golf course with a better mental game by understanding playing golf by outcome and playing golf via process.
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All the best golfers and pro golfers play golf through process
These golf psychology tips can be implemented by all golfers to improve your handicap.
This is a golf mental game lesson video.
I have been a low handicap golfer for over 30 years.
Re energised after turning 50 for seniors golf.
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[@copperheadranch6466]

Home run! Some of the best content I’ve ever seen you post. This is a video that will help more players than you know. Well done. 👍😉

[@ScratchAt50]

Thank you so much and yes I agree so few amatuers think correctly on the golf course, really appreciate the comment 👍

[@ScratchAt50]

Im thinking of starting a new channel next year just on golf psychology, would that be of interest ?

[@copperheadranch6466]

@@ScratchAt50 Very much so. I’ve been a student of the mental aspect of the game for years. I think it’s the least touch on area of the golf experience. Cheers.

[@ScratchAt50]

@@copperheadranch6466 cheers, I value your opinion

[@richardjacobs7632]

“Outcome golfer” does breed tension and disappointment, you are right! Thank you

[@ScratchAt50]

Your Welcome Richard

[@ashleyknight29_]

Recently got back into golf after not playing for over 10 years (since I was 13) I feel having this mindset change will really help development and progression in my game, thank you!

[@ScratchAt50]

Great to hear your back playing Ashley 👍

[@robertmeekma6959]

I’ve watched these videos over and over for the last month and I can tell you I’m playing the best golf of my life. I went from 11 handicap down to a six it takes a little while to train yourself to play with a quiet mind but once you do, you’ll be hitting some of your best shots of your life

[@ScratchAt50]

Its always so rewarding to get comments like this Robert. Thanks for taking time to comment and so pleased you have found it so helpful

[@matthewbaldwin228]

and watched it again.. pretty much my go to weekly mental training video.

[@ScratchAt50]

👍

[@FredGalle_]

Right on man!! Visualize

[@ScratchAt50]

Cheers Fred, glad you liked the series.

[@benjaminsmith5676]

Phenomenal video. Thanks for this.

[@ScratchAt50]

Thanks for the feedback Benjamin, so pleased you liked it

[@gndonglesbeaute582]

Thank you so much, this has helped me to focus on the moment and it takes away all of the obstacles on the course!

[@ScratchAt50]

Your most welcome, glad you enjoyed the series.

[@chrisjeffers7300]

Excellent!

[@ScratchAt50]

Thanks Chris 👍

[@zackarmour3748]

Great!!!!! What I need

[@ScratchAt50]

Cheers Zack,g lad you found it helpful. More psychology vids in the series and extra bonus psychology vids for members. kzbin.info/www/bejne/a5aZYnRnZ92Sas0si=gt7k6o-8_xR94Qja

[@kevinjager124]

Excellent video gives me a lot to think about now. Thank you

[@ScratchAt50]

Thanks for the comment Kevin, glad you found it useful..

[@JB-qu7jm]

No bells and whistles what brilliant vid ! Thank you - over to part 2 !

[@ScratchAt50]

Thanks for taking the time to comment 👍

[@ScratchAt50]

Im thinking of starting a new channel next year just on golf psychology, would that be of interest ?

[@earthart2010]

This is a brilliant golf video for training your mind for success.

[@ScratchAt50]

Thanks Linda 👍

[@ScratchAt50]

Im thinking of starting a new channel next year just on golf psychology, would that be of interest ?

[@paulm5912]

Just wanted to say thanks for this series. I’d stopped enjoying golf and would sometimes get so caught up in my head it had stopped being fun. Taking this approach to process over outcomes has freed me up mentally. I’ve applied it over the past 4 rounds and have started to enjoy golf again!

[@ScratchAt50]

That makes the effort of putting the series worthwhile in that one comment alone, thanks Paul

[@timothywang4083]

💯 Paul speaks for many of us 👍 (Including myself of course)

[@ScratchAt50]

@@timothywang4083 Thanks Tim.. Been really taken a back by the amount of positive comments about this series..

[@jimmyn1357]

Great video mate- really enjoyed it

[@ScratchAt50]

👍🏌️

[@pathanley1443]

Class video. Excellent. Simple excellent.

[@ScratchAt50]

Thanks Pat 👍 So pleased you liked it...

[@ScratchAt50]

Im thinking of starting a new channel next year just on golf psychology, would that be of interest ?

[@user-sr7yz2ks1w]

What a great video. Think this will really help me out .. gonna re-watch it a few times so it sinks in . Thanks

[@ScratchAt50]

Glad you enjoyed it Nick, There are 9 videos in the series/playlist now. Thanks for the comment

[@danpalka103]

Thank you so much. Valuable information…looking forward to implementing these concepts.

[@ScratchAt50]

You are so welcome Dan.

[@Mattmate17]

Great video, this is the most important information for all golfers.

[@ScratchAt50]

Thanks Matthew, yes the response to the video series has been humbling, so many found it useful 👍

[@ScratchAt50]

Im thinking of starting a new channel next year just on golf psychology, would that be of interest ?

[@teedot1186]

Great Points. Mindsets keep us from growing as golfers.

[@ScratchAt50]

Cheers and yes that's why I wanted to do the series as so many amateur golfers ignore this subject.

[@brentwalk13]

That was great! I’m looking forward into taking this approach and applying it to my game!

[@ScratchAt50]

Cheers Brent, it takes a while to bed it all in so be patient 👍

[@ScratchAt50]

Im thinking of starting a new channel next year just on golf psychology, would that be of interest ?

[@steverust4400]

Came across your video a few weeks ago and honestly it really resonated. My attitude on the course has been terrible even though ive been playing pretty well. My problem has been collapsing at the end of rounds when in a good position. Since thinking process, Ive shot 76, 78 and yesterday 73 off my 7 handicap. Im not hitting the ball any better just thinkig better🙂 I used to play off 5 before a broken ankle set me back but I really feel ai can get back there now. Thank you bud👍

[@ScratchAt50]

Hi Steve, Thank you so much for taking the time to write the comment. Im so pleased you have found the series so helpful and congrats on the scores. I am launching a 2nd channel in January 2023 totally dedicated to Golf Psychology so you might want to keep an eye out for that.

[@stephentelford8956]

What a great subject and series! So much more helpful than watching balls compared to ProV1s etc. It just makes so much sense, it's how I did my day job for years, and is going to help my game (as long as I don't revert to thinking outcome on the 16th tee). I'm sure it is not going to happen for me overnight, but I am going to adopt this approach, I was always comfortable with routine. More like this please, Thank You👍

[@ScratchAt50]

Love comments like this Stephen, so pleased you found the series helpful..

[@andreysto1202]

Golden, to be honest.

[@ScratchAt50]

Thanks Andrey

[@parbogeypar]

These are such transferable skills / thoughts to have that can be adapted into other parts of your life outside golf. I struggle mentally on the golf course ( with me it’s always doing maths / lingering anger over bad shots ) . I’ve watched these videos repeatedly they are refreshing and really strike something inside me . Thanks very much 👍

[@ScratchAt50]

Thanks for the comment, so pleased you have found them helpful

[@Woody54321]

This video spoke to me because of my mindset over a missed shot or mishit. I listened to this while driving to a match play tournament and applied all you shared here. What a tremendous difference in attitude before and after a shot. We won our match! Thank you. Neil - Hull, Massachusetts

[@ScratchAt50]

Hi Neil, thanks for the comment, congrats on your match and so pleased you found the series helpful 👍

[@tiaanloubser2799]

Fantastic Video 👍🏻

[@ScratchAt50]

Cheers Tiaan

[@karendargo4631]

Love this video

[@ScratchAt50]

Thanks Karen for the comment, so pleased you liked it 👍

[@ScratchAt50]

Im thinking of starting a new channel next year just on golf psychology, would that be of interest ?

[@chrispollard6683]

i LOVE THIS! AT 52, I find myself doing a lot of this!! Can't wait to use your advise.

[@ScratchAt50]

Thanks for taking time to comment Chris and pleased you found my psychology series useful

[@frommichigan778]

This series hit home for me in many ways and affirmed things I was on track with. Since watching this series a few times to soak it all in I just shot the best round of my entire life. 71 (1 under). Swing freely and commit my friends. Thank you!

[@ScratchAt50]

Thanks for the comment and I'm so happy you have found it useful, congrats on the 71 👍💥

[@scottmordecai3783]

realy good vid.

[@ScratchAt50]

Cheers, glad you liked it.. There are another 2 parts to the series in case you didn't realise 👍

[@dannyb.3924]

Excellent video and I can't wait to absorb the rest of this series. I will say this ... I have been very fortunate to golf with many wonderful and experienced golfers who have offered sage advice and patience while spending their time on the course with me. Some great advice provided was when you are in trouble, pitch or chip out. Don't go for the proverbial hero shot. Another piece of advice was when short sided, to just get it on the green. Don't worry about getting it close to the pin. Just don't add strokes because you dumped it in the bunker or the rough between the bunker and the pin. This has aided my game immensely and still advice I follow 20 years later.

[@ScratchAt50]

Thanks for the comment, hope you enjoy the rest of the series

[@genevievegreenfield3266]

Thankyou SO MUCH!!! I am new to golf at 58 and have struggled with my performance driven mind. These are just great! I will re watch

[@ScratchAt50]

Thanks for the comment and your are welcome. So pleased you found the series so helpful. Think there are 9 videos in the series now

[@no_name4aday]

I play disc golf but i change like 2 words and will apply this. This was exactly what i needed to hear

[@ScratchAt50]

Thanks for the comment and its not the 1st disc golfer to say the videos have been helpful 👍

[@tombennett9790]

Had the worst round of my life on Tuesday. This helped me so much today back on the course. It’s the video I needed. Thanks for putting it together!

[@ScratchAt50]

Thanks for the comment Tom, so pleased you found it useful

[@randypotentate]

Scratch at 50 when I saw the name I thought well that’s pretty impressive being someone who is 37 years old and haven’t played golf in over a decade and used to shoot in the high 70s in high school but I’m getting back into it and watching this video because I’m trying to understand golf psychology. Anyways great name and I’m rooting for your channel to be one of the best channels on KZbin

[@ScratchAt50]

Really appreciate the support Randy. The Psychology Series is now 9 videos and plan to do more this year 👍

[@paulday7427]

Fantastic understanding of how our brains mess with our golf.

[@ScratchAt50]

Haha, it's crazy how our brains can turn a simple swing into a disaster, right? Glad you enjoyed the video! Thanks for the comment Paul

[@phils226]

Found this video via the Golf Monthly Forum. As an older golfer it's just nice to see someone of a similar age giving advice. The content, although nothing radical, was explained simply and with clarity which resonated with me. Looking forward to the next two parts

[@ScratchAt50]

Appreciate the comment Phil.. Thanks

[@ScratchAt50]

Im thinking of starting a new channel next year just on golf psychology, would that be of interest ?

[@avihamlaigolf]

Hey, I’m a junior golfer for the Oman National Tram, this will help a lot

[@ScratchAt50]

Fantastic Avi.. I wish I had learnt it when I was a junior golfer 👍 Good Luck

[@hansenbay]

great video! I used your video to help support some of the junior golfers that I am working with! Thank you

[@ScratchAt50]

Wow really... That's amazing.. Wish I had been given some mental golf lessons when I was a junior 👍

[@ScratchAt50]

Im thinking of starting a new channel next year just on golf psychology, would that be of interest ?

[@robfitt234]

This is such an under appreciated side of the game, I see many good golfers play up and down golf that could easily be at a single digit level if they kept control of their emotions! The best in the world have an almost zen like state to their play, only a few players such as tiger could play with raw emotion and use it to their advantage.

[@ScratchAt50]

Cheers Rob and agree 👍

[@dougm659]

My goal is to get my handicap into single figures before I’m 60….I’ve got 9 months and I’m at 15.4 now! the mental part of the game is critical and used to be a real weakness of mine so this video reinforces what I need to focus on…nice one!

[@ScratchAt50]

Great stuff Doug, best of luck with it. You will only do it if you truely believe you can #bepositive

[@kudratifarmer5767]

I will be 60 next year. I have been playing for about 15 years now, but have played some of my best golf in the last 2 years. Largely because of my mental adjustments. And those adjustments are all what you're talking about!! Great to have validation - keep up the good work!!

[@ScratchAt50]

Your golf is ageing like a fine wine, congrats on your recent great golf and thanks for the comment.

[@bryanbarrett1241]

I watched the three videos over the last couple of days and finally got a chance to put it into practice today by doing 9 holes. I cannot believe the difference!! I'm genuinely thrilled about this because there is absolutely no correlation between my game in the driving range and my game on the course! They are world's apart! Excited now about what's going to happen. Thankyou for posting these👍

[@ScratchAt50]

Cheers Bryan I'm so pleased you have found it so enlightening. Thanks for the comment and support 👍

[@Jimsranch]

Feel the same way- was bouncing around a 10-11hcp now i am a 7 and played a round at even par a week ago!

[@ScratchAt50]

@@Jimsranch 👏👏👏👏👏

[@issaSeeK]

@@Jimsranch congrats! If you shot even par you shoooould be closer to 3-5 handicap

[@connorjpaton]

Watched these videos last night (been struggling with my mental golf game) and went out today to shoot 37 on the front 9 with an eagle. Thanks a ton for the great advice!

[@ScratchAt50]

Getting messages like that Conor makes all the effort putting the videos together worthwhile, great stuff 👍

[@ScratchAt50]

Im thinking of starting a new channel next year just on golf psychology, would that be of interest ?

[@S.forbes]

Great video, been looking for this type of golf content for a while now, there is not enough taught about the mental aspect of the game which in my opinion when you get to a certain level has a bigger impact on how you play/score than the actual swing does. 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@ScratchAt50]

Thanks for the comment and delighted you found it so useful 👍

[@ScratchAt50]

Im thinking of starting a new channel next year just on golf psychology, would that be of interest ?

[@S.forbes]

@@ScratchAt50 Yes most definitely. Not enough channels on KZbin about this side of the game which I realise now is just as important if not more than swing technique or skill. I think golf psychology coupled with on course game management and strategy would make for good content.

[@ScratchAt50]

Thanks for the feedback

[@JohnCollins-th8hm]

So true,true,true! Regardless of how crappy or how good you are focusing on your score is an absolute sure major fail. My adage since the early 80’s( when I was in high school and first became scratch) was “the better you get, the less fun you will have” which is strictly linked to focusing on result/ score. Trust me

[@ScratchAt50]

Thanks for the comment John 👍

[@raymondrapcavage5746]

Really love this video and it is so true about your definition of "outcome versus process golfers". This is exactly what I have incorporated into my game and the results and enjoyment of the game have been fabulous. I would be bold enough to say that you will find that 99% of the pro tours are process golfers, especially if they are collecting checks. Thanks !

[@ScratchAt50]

Cheers Raymond. Glad you enjoyed the series and thanks for the comment. Been amazing to see so many comments on the psychology videos from golfers who have been helped by the videos.

[@Golfswingshirt]

@@ScratchAt50 I wish I had adopted this thought process years ago ! Should be talked about more on the lesson tee with/by a golf professional . :)

[@ScratchAt50]

You and Me Both 😩 Thanks for the comment 👍

[@bradallen9551]

So relevant and important. I started off well today on my round, blew up on holes 6--10 because I was playing defensively, towards the end of the round I said "I'm just going to commit to doing what works so well on the range" and executed. Finished way stronger than I would have if I'd continued on with the "outcome" mindset. You can't play good golf with a poor mental game. Going to work on developing a routine that works for me to use permanently and implement this into my game 100%.

[@ScratchAt50]

I'm sure your going to see improvements and feel better on the golf course. Glad you took some positives from the video series 👍

[@ScratchAt50]

Im thinking of starting a new channel next year just on golf psychology, would that be of interest ?

[@MatthewLoughton]

Thank you so much for this. I am currently a lower single trying to get my golf to the next level. I am 100% an outcome golfer during a round. I've had so many instances of being under par through 16 and coming in over par. Many times thinking about the outcome of the 18th even when I'm still on 16th!

[@ScratchAt50]

Thank you much for the comment Matthew and so pleased you found it useful advice. You clearly have the physical natural talent so hopefully becoming process based will help you improve further.

[@LostOneTrades]

As a daytrader, psychology/mindset is everything, It’s so damn hard to translate the same thing when playing golf, golfing 15 yrs now! Tough game.

[@ScratchAt50]

Your right it is a tough game however poor mental approach can make it even harder and less enjoyable. Part of the process is accepting its hard and we're going to hit bad shots.

[@robchapman3514]

Thanks for posting this mate. I don't want to be that guy that's angry and makes others feel uncomfortable. I played today using process v outcome. I didn't shoot my best score but I did hit more good shots than bad and I enjoyed myself.

[@ScratchAt50]

Thanks Rob, it takes time to really bed the train of thought in but it's a great start if you can accept outcomes without letting it effect your mood and your next shot.. Whatever handicap were going to hit bad shots, it's part of the game, the process is to try and help one bad shot not lead straight to another one by being poor mentally on the course

[@robchapman3514]

Today was one of those days where nothing really clicked. I felt disconnected. I just kept making swings and finding the ball and swinging again. I would have been losing my shit deluxe normally but using the process v outcome mindset stopped me blowing my score out to something ridiculous. Thanks again for the content mate.

[@venogovender6432]

Awesome! I have been struggling with doubts and too thoughts going through my head while standing over the ball..today I tried the 3 steps and played amazing well Greensomes match and we won on the 13th

[@ScratchAt50]

That's so great to hear.. Congrats on the win 👍

[@ScratchAt50]

Im thinking of starting a new channel next year just on golf psychology, would that be of interest ?

[@Pootie-jk9ff]

Commenting as a +2 handicap golfer going through the PGAs PGM program trying to become a PGA professional. Took my ability testing yesterday and shot 95 then 86….I fell into these bad habits yesterday and just couldn’t get it back. If your struggling just keep grinding. We ALL have terrible rounds, it’s about how we respond to it. Time for me to work on my mental game and go pass next time. Keep grinding golfers.

[@ScratchAt50]

Great comment 👍

[@per_growth]

I used to get bothered if I don't break 78 in EVERY round - and my coach told me that the number (score) is not the true indicator of the level of play. A lipped out putt, a bad bounce or an unlucky break in the fairway can add 2 or 3 strokes to a round. What's important is HOW MANY SHOTS did you hit where you were 100% committed to it - I believe this video is very much in the same line. Thanks for the video - something we can all bring to the course.

[@ScratchAt50]

I agree with your coach. Thanks for taking the time to comment, its appreciated

[@nateprice999]

Bob Rotella vibes! Great stuff!!!

[@ScratchAt50]

Yes Bobs books are among the many I have researched with. thanks for the comment

[@nateprice999]

@@ScratchAt50 It's amazing how golf relates to life. Becoming process oriented in general allows for a much happier and successful life. Golf is such a great life teacher.

[@ScratchAt50]

@@nateprice999 100% true. At a young age golf taught me manners and etiquette. In my older years patience and perspective.

[@ozuuf6503]

thank you for sharing these video series. I am day trader. We use same proccess methods. We have to use process focus.

[@ScratchAt50]

Thanks for the comment 👍

[@grantbutler3748]

Another great video. I'm getting back into golf after a massive break. I was playing off scratch in my 20's and now I'm 51 grinding hard to get back there. Reestablishing this mental aspect of the game has been the biggest challenge so far.

[@ScratchAt50]

I hear you Grant, if only we could bottle that fearlessness of youth 🍾

[@grantbutler3748]

Ramming a birdie putt 3 feet past, then ramming the comeback putt in the middle of the cup.. No worries. Flop shots off bare lies 😂

[@englishreadalongs1434]

Seriously great video. I realize I'm outcome driven instead of process driven. Going to work on it - I'll report back.

[@ScratchAt50]

Thanks for the comment and glad you took so much from it.. Look forward to hearing about your progress, doesn't happen overnight but stick to THE PROCESS 👍

[@ScratchAt50]

Im thinking of starting a new channel next year just on golf psychology, would that be of interest ?

[@lloydh8526]

Age 70 golfing 22 years too much thinking on course have tried focus on process but without the don't take too much time and 100% commitment aspects. Looking forward to trying this out

[@ScratchAt50]

Great Lloyd.. Be patient as it takes time for the whole process and trust to bed in

[@WarrenG86]

The idea of staying in the process and focusing on what you can control is powerful.

[@ScratchAt50]

Indeed it is, thanks for the comment 👍

[@ScratchAt50]

Im thinking of starting a new channel next year just on golf psychology, would that be of interest ?

[@WarrenG86]

@@ScratchAt50 Definitely. That is not really covered in length anywhere on KZbin. I would say a golf psychology/strategy channel would be of interest for sure. I think those combined with more emphasis on the psychological aspect would give you a sufficient amount of content to produce for its own channel. I worry you might not have enough content for the psychological aspect alone. I could be wrong though. All this to say, yes I would be interested haha.

[@ScratchAt50]

Cheers @@WarrenG86

[@phillarrowsmith3195]

Great video! Nothing hugely radical or groundbreaking, but really well explained. The specific examples were really good. 👍

[@ScratchAt50]

Thanks, Glad you enjoyed it

[@ScratchAt50]

Im thinking of starting a new channel next year just on golf psychology, would that be of interest ?

[@phillarrowsmith3195]

@@ScratchAt50 Yes, definitely. For most of us, at every level of the game, we do know that it's the mental side that holds us back...we just don't know how to stop it from doing so!

[@ScratchAt50]

@@phillarrowsmith3195 Cheers Phil, appreciate the feedback

[@sebastienmarcaire6408]

Just right as always. I was that outcome golfer. Since 1 year (may the 50 approach😂), I was fed up with ruining my rounds with those bad shots. And I decide to change that one day, which I just wanted to put the clubs back in the car and go home : that can’t and won’t be my initial thought of playing golf !!😂 Now, each shot, each hole. And no matter what I did on the last hole, just enjoying the playing hole, and never give up. And now, each round is good (even the bad days), and often the final score is better than expected !😉. Thanks for this video, prouving that i’m probably on the good way

[@ScratchAt50]

Amen to the process Sebastian 👍

[@ScratchAt50]

Im thinking of starting a new channel next year just on golf psychology, would that be of interest ?

[@sebastienmarcaire6408]

@@ScratchAt50 i think it’s a good idea, with some elements about the approach on the « generally » game and course management. It take time for people to go on the way of happiness with golf. Proud to have been able to take this road since 1 year, fed up of rushing on the tee and trying after to save the hole.

[@ScratchAt50]

@@sebastienmarcaire6408 Cheers 👌

[@PNW_Sportbike_Life]

I feel like I strike the ball like a much lower HCP than I actually am; the scores just aren’t as low as they should be. I’m now in my second year back after not playing a single round for over 25 years, 20.3 currently. My goal is to get that to

[@ScratchAt50]

A positive mental approach can defo help with that as well as dedicating a lot of practice time into your short game and putting 👍

[@Mblandreth1]

Confidence comes from practice. Practice what you preach. I focus on every shot, Just as you explained. If players would just do this with focus, after practicing the game, they will score well.

[@ScratchAt50]

Agree Mike

[@ScratchAt50]

Im thinking of starting a new channel next year just on golf psychology, would that be of interest ?

[@Yak1312]

This is probably more valuable then any swing advice.

[@ScratchAt50]

I agree and why I spend most of my time trying to create this content, Thanks for the comment...

[@benjaminwilson869]

Such a big help for me. Any advice on developing a good Pre shot routine?

[@ScratchAt50]

Glad the series was helpful to you Benjamin. Honestly every pre shot routine is totally an individual thing, it doesn't really matter what it is, the important thing is to repeat it every time as part of your process 👍

[@frankparkinson3646]

absolutely , i never worry about my score.. i simply rate each and every shot on pureness of ball strike. how well did i strike the ball? each shot i give a score out of ten. if i shoot 78 i usually total around 250 out of a possible 780... how well you strike ball and practice to improve that aspect. the good scores will come as mere consequences of better ball striking...

[@ScratchAt50]

Thanks for the comment Frank 👍

[@matthewbaldwin228]

ive watched this one a bunch of times.

[@ScratchAt50]

Thanks for the support, hope you found it useful

[@matthewbaldwin228]

Super usefull, I realized I have practiced physical for years.. 3-5 hours per week and play twice a week. and I have been an outcome player the whole time. This change has really made a difference.. whish I would have found this before this years season of summer events. Looking for more content about picking targets, head space, strategy. playing smart to score better. @@ScratchAt50

[@ra100555]

Why do I feel anxious just thinking about playing. I feel anxious just watching this even though I totally believe in what you re advising

[@ScratchAt50]

All anxiety is based around being worried about the outcome of the shot. You have to concentrate on forming a process and routine and THAT'S YOUR GOAL TO ACHIEVE, the ball will go where it goes and then we repeat again. Do everything in your control to make the shot as good as possible, be happy with that and accept where the ball goes.

[@ChrisCondren2]

It would make it easier to hear you talk over the music if you applied side chain compression. This lowers the volume of the music when you talk automatically without you having to go in and make a bunch of adjustments in your audio mix.

[@ScratchAt50]

Thanks for the advice, appreciated. I dont talk over music anymore, the editing software I was using 2 years ago wasnt the best 😥

[@Stbuster31]

Great stuff. Must say that your accent is a splitting image to one of the DP World Tour/Sky sports announcers

[@ScratchAt50]

I think you probably mean Nick Dougherty. His Mum & Dad live 5 minutes from my house 🤔🤔

[@Stbuster31]

​@@ScratchAt50interesting! But it's not Dougherty. Do wat to thank you. Just won my flight shooting a 77 with a double bogey on the last. I truly think your series helped me. Thanks and bang on

[@ScratchAt50]

@@Stbuster31 great to hear and well done

[@jimmylegs06]

(Personally) the mental game is highest with when you're confident in the swing. The confident swing builds from having trust in solid fundamentals. Hands, path and flexibility all being top notch

[@ScratchAt50]

Very true but the demons rear up more as you get older 😪

[@jimmylegs06]

@@ScratchAt50 All the more reason to prioritize health and flexibility as one ages. Can maintain the body movements needed for solid fundamentals.

[@ScratchAt50]

👍

[@brianjay803]

very helpful for someone with anxiety issues lol

[@ScratchAt50]

Ha HA Remember Brian anxiety is brought on by fear of outcome. Forget outcome and just execute process and routine. Members of my channel get ongoing Golf Psychology advice if that is of interest.

[@victheobalds1447]

Enjoyed the video. Need to focus on being more of a process golfer.

[@ScratchAt50]

Thanks for the comment Vic and glad you enjoyed it 👍

[@ScratchAt50]

Im thinking of starting a new channel next year just on golf psychology, would that be of interest ?

[@Mblandreth1]

Stay level, stay cool, be practiced, be prepared. Just like in life DEMONS are bad thoughts, Angels are good thoughts. Always have good positive thoughts. If a negative thought comes STOP! Regroup, don’t ever lose control.

[@ScratchAt50]

Good advice

[@sebastienmarcaire6408]

Read the practice manual - the ultimate guide for golfer from Adam Young, really interesting about process vs outcome vs target, has change my mind and approach of golf….. For exemple, before focus on the golf swing,hoping the correspondant outcome….and now focus target and forget the how, the body and subconscious know already how to make. Before 7 iron carry 150 y with process thinking, now 170y just by thinking and visualise the target…magical…and f..inv straight without thinking

[@ScratchAt50]

Cheers, I will look it up 👍

[@gabrielnieto6813]

I was shooting 87 and 85 in average after watching this video, I went to play and shot a 75, lowest round ever!

[@ScratchAt50]

This is amazing to hear Gabriel , Im so pleased you have found the videos useful. More in depth psychology videos are available in my pro members area now if you want to continue to improve your mental game...

[@martinrowlands8891]

Great video! Very interested in the mental game. One point I have struggled with is having random thoughts enter my mind during a shot itself (during the swing) even though I have just stuck to the process throughout. When I get such thoughts I seem to slightly panic then during the shot (as this is all happening during the swing). I have tried to displace such thoughts by actively trying to think about the target when taking the swing but that is difficult to do in a very short space of time; swing only lasts less than 2 seconds. I have good control over thoughts before the swing or putt; its during the swing that is the issue. Any thoughts on this? Perhaps one should just accept you might get random negative thoughts during the swing..?

[@ScratchAt50]

Watch Part 3 about having a quiet mind and trying to be care free. Your thoughts are born out of fear of the outcome of your shot..

[@ScratchAt50]

Im thinking of starting a new channel next year just on golf psychology, would that be of interest ?

[@x.x-_-x.x]

Thanks mate, it would have been a lot better if it was shorter though

[@ScratchAt50]

Your welcome, thanks for the comment 👍

[@Aaronfps2]

Thanks or recommending me this video. Im mr don’t go in the bunker 😂

[@DanilMaleckij]

Oh that's a lucky to find Your channel.My son is 12 he plays of 9 handicap.Not much content about golf mind set up…Thank You for the needed information 🙏🏻Please follow us to be in touch.Thank You 🤝

[@ScratchAt50]

Good little swing there on your boy, Have subbed...

[@DanilMaleckij]

@@ScratchAt50 Amazing Thank you 🙏🏻now we watching your mind set up videos 2 a day to get more confident for boy in golf.He loves them 😃👍🏻

[@dominicblattmann3763]

Question: After hitting 2 drives on two holes ob right, would you still driver on the same round when there is ob right, because you completly forget / ignore the last shots, or would you allow you to switch to 5w for the rest of the tight holes? So do you wver adjust your game based on the outcome of last shots? Sure you do if you hit some puts short hit it a bit harder because you use the information that greens are slower, or hit longer irons if multiples were short, but do you also adjust strategy based on the form? I am just wondering if it is a good idea to keep hitting driver when it just does not work.

[@ScratchAt50]

So the mistake your making here is identifying the club selected as the problem. It sounds like you have lost confidence in your driver off that tee but in reality if you commit to your routine, process and then perform a good swing it wont go OB. In reality if you pushed a driver OB then with the same swing you would push a 3 wood OB unless the 3 wood wouldnt reach the OB. The focus is never on the club you have in your hand, once selected you are 100% committed and then dont give it a 2nd thought. Your focus has to be on 100% on your target, now in this instance maybe you should shift your target more to the left. Remember your next time on that tee is not influenced by what went before unless you let it. You have hit that fairway before and there is no reason why you wont hit it next time but you have to stand over the ball positively concentrating on your target not negatively concentrating on the OB. As ive said a 120 yard shot all over water is still just a 120y golf shot to a green that a solid shot will execute but we let the thought of the water make us believe the shot has been changed.On a 120 yard shot over grass we are just focusing on our target on the green and nothing changes when the shot is all over water. Hope that all makes sense..

[@dominicblattmann3763]

@@ScratchAt50 Thanks for the long explanation! I usually play on the safe side with club selection, until I reach a hole where there is not much danger left or right, then use the driver, and if that worked out well I keep using it for the round even on the holes that are a bit more tricky. I maybe should make the decision before the round and then stick to it beeing sure, I am capable of using the club selected. If I hit a driver and hook it, it hooks further than the 5 wood. But you are right, I usually don't hook the 5 wood and there is not much reason why I should hook the driver more. Been using your tips about 2 years ago, but lost it somehow by the end of last year, started to get angry and completly messed up my routine. Did a ton of practise the winter in Simulator and didn't start that well into the season. I am pretty sure focusing again on the process and routine will bring me back where I was and further, and I can finally get the hcp to scratch. Thanks for that!

[@garyreid4026]

Great video. Spot on.

[@ScratchAt50]

Cheers Gary

[@AD-jc9sj]

Great video thank you! I am off 2 handicap and I know I can get to scratch but my mental game isn’t good enough. I care too much, get bad thoughts like don’t go right as per the start of your video. I don’t get mad, more frustration and care too much. I’ve been level par with 3 to go so many times and finished 3+. Can you recommend anyone I could see for this please? Based West Yorkshire. Cheers

[@ScratchAt50]

Thanks for the comment and glad you found the series useful. I don't know anyone but you could look for a sports psychologist. However if you haven't already I highly recommend reading "Golf is not a game of perfect" by Bob Rotella as a good starting point. Also available as an audio book on Audible

[@AD-jc9sj]

@@ScratchAt50 thank you for the prompt reply! Already read all his books which are extremely helpful but I just find it so hard when I have a good score :/

[@ScratchAt50]

Process, Process, Process. Don't think about the shot, just commit to your process and routine on every shot. You must do this on every shot in practice and competition so in time it becomes more automatic. It takes time so be patient 🌝 Remember that quote which sounds very important for you "when playing golf don't be careless but there is a massive benefit to caring less" 👍

[@AD-jc9sj]

@@ScratchAt50 thanks for your encouraging words mate! I will keep trying it and do my best💪🏼

[@ScratchAt50]

Im thinking of starting a new channel next year just on golf psychology, would that be of interest ?

[@richardhe1]

Is this routine the same for putting?

[@ScratchAt50]

100%. Yes Richard I have just done a Psychology video for my members about playing and putting with a free mind.

[@TenPester]

It's odd, because i've won 3 trophies this season, and in those rounds, I can hardly remember the rounds, and on the shots I do remember, I had nothing on my mind. Just make good contact. Of the rounds where I didn't do well, I blamed my round on bad shots, lies or weather. Crazy.

[@ScratchAt50]

Yeah your right Paul , I've heard pros use the phrase "I didn't get in my own way" quite a lot when they have had a great round or won. When things are going well your mind is free and automatic

[@totalpackagehealthcare7257]

how do you deal with poor shots…post shot routine, etc

[@ScratchAt50]

Hi , If you watch my Scratch Or Bust series where I film my competition rounds you will see that sometimes I do react negatively to a poor shot but by the time I get to my next shot it has been completely forgotten and now im just trying to stick to my process and routine to give myself the best chance of the next shot being a good one. Its natural to react in a negative way initially to a poor shot but you have to let that go straight after as its never going to turn into a positive, it will just fester. Just try and have an attitude of ok that shot may have been terrible but wait till you see the next one because its going to be great.

[@bomogo1840]

when you saying the final thought is about "commit to the shot". Could describe a little bit more what do you really think? or just say in the head that I commit to the shot? Thanks.

[@ScratchAt50]

Yes , however you have pictured the shot or just commit to a really positive golf swing, no indecision, 100% commitment to hitting the ball

[@dano6943]

I'm sure you had some great things to say, but I couldn't concentration with music playing in the foreground. You seemed to be in the background. If you ever make another video without the music I would be happy to watch it. Thanks

[@ScratchAt50]

It stops early on in the video and my videos haven't done this now for over 18 months. Thanks for the feedback though

[@djcardwell]

Here's a question to make you think. Would you say that a "competitive first" golfer is outcome focused or process focused?

[@ScratchAt50]

Thanks for the comment Derek. I can't think of many reasons why outcome works better than process. The Pros are the most competitive players on the planet and play via a process

[@djcardwell]

@@ScratchAt50 True, that's how I play as well. But it's interesting cuz some players like Rahm prefer outcome thinking. They don't like thinking about feels or techniques. They claim to be competitor first then golfer. But I agree with you, I think they are more process oriented than they realize! Interesting stuff.

[@Jimsranch]

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[@vijaylohitsa620]

Music too high

[@ScratchAt50]

Noted, quite an old edit this one, no longer have music

[@annefilippobertozzi7601]

How do you know me?😂

[@ScratchAt50]

Ha HA well its most people if that makes it feel better Anne. Thanks for the comment

[@rowan7658]

Music is a pain.

[@ScratchAt50]

Have tried to sort that in more recent videos

[@mdeodar]

Three videos? I'm out.

[@ScratchAt50]

👍 There are actually 9 in the series now 🤔

[@tinyshepherdess7710]

I can only assume that Scratch At 50 guy only wants male subscribers because he seems to think that only men play golf. I hear only "he" and "guys" - as if women don't exist. Too bad too, because I could sure relate to the process vs outcome scenarios, and some of his self-talk made me laugh. I'm a 13 handicap and a very good golfer, and I also happen to be a woman. My money spends the same... but there are more inclusive channels.

[@ScratchAt50]

Hi Firstly thanks for the comment. Its honestly not the case , its more a bad habit that I am trying to get out of in more recent videos. Please watch the 1st 2 mins of this video that will give more context to wanting to include women more in the channel. kzbin.info/www/bejne/m3myaoiMoamsm9k

[@robcaseygolf3400]

This is coming in clutch! Got me pinned as an outcome golfer. 🫣 Will finished this series. Subbed. Thanks!

[@ScratchAt50]

Cheers Rob 👍

[@ScratchAt50]

Im thinking of starting a new channel next year just on golf psychology, would that be of interest ?

[@Kiki-hw9qh]

Greetings, my son, husband and I have enjoyed this video so much! It’s the best advise we’ve ever heard. And it’s applicable in all spheres of life.