Top 5 Golf Psychology Tips : Mastering the Mental Game : Golf Mental Game Lesson

[@Aaronfps2]

I’m the guy who can be playing well hit 1 bad shot then expect to start hitting bad shots for the rest of the round

[@-TroyStory-]

Truth! I think this applies for the majority of us! 😂

[@mfitkin]

Tell me you love Bob Rotella without telling me you love Bob Rotella

[@ScratchAt50]

Yep read many of Bobs books as well as many other authors. Bob is the Godfather....

[@SATRRIAA]

1. Pick up the target, visualize the shot you want and commit to it. 2. Dont hestitant and always confident no matter what 3. Dont too happy or sad about the shots, stay emotionally cool 4. Have a good pre shot routine and repeat before single shot. 5. Dont think technical thoughts or emotional thoughts, dont think technique just focus to the target and execution

[@ScratchAt50]

Yep you got it nailed 👍

[@markfowler7171]

This may be one of the best golf videos ever made.

[@ScratchAt50]

Well thats the sort of feedback that makes all the effort worthwhile Mark, Thanks for the comment..

[@iiZAPPx]

People should be watching you religiously. You weren't always confident etc. But over time you developed it and learned and matured to realize how easy it is to lose emotional stability when your self-talk or even body language is poor. Love your work. Glad I discovered your wisdom

[@ScratchAt50]

Cheers James, I really enjoy getting comments like this where viewers have found it really useful. Thanks for taking the time to comment

[@MarkSmithhhh]

Golf is a sports psychologists dream

[@ScratchAt50]

Ain't that the truth John

[@jeffdavis3885]

Thanks for another fantastic video. If I could master this part of my game I would be in a much better place.

[@ScratchAt50]

Your most welcome, thanks for the support 👍

[@keemo93]

My mental game I can tell brings down my score a lot. This video reassured me on what many other people have told me and makes me want to work on it more withe reconfirmation.

[@ScratchAt50]

Thanks for the comment, Really pleased you found my Psychology videos helpful

[@kirkmichael2297]

I knew all this. But hearing it again helped me get out of my overthinking slump. Felt awkward swinging a club for about a month now. Went for 9.6 index to 11 in that time span. This video helped reassure me to just shoot whatever shot you have for that day and the rest will fall into place.

[@ScratchAt50]

Thanks for the comment, there is a full psychology series available to watch

[@drandysloan4345]

I can’t get to this membership link, says it’s dead, doesn’t exist. Tried clicking on link on the channel site too and that just sent me on a circular journey.

[@ScratchAt50]

Sorry About that try this kzbin.info/door/hAPDZUTeiXFqjsxaD1vKWwjoin

[@morganscott5588]

I find a little irony in a comment you made in one of the first videos, that you didn't expect this series to get as many views or likes as your other content. I immediately suspected that would turn out to be the opposite of your assumption. The mental game within the game and the "man vs himself", in my opinion, is the biggest attraction and what brings us back to the games we play.

[@ScratchAt50]

At the time I genuinely thought it was going to be the case but I couldnt be more wrong. It has been incredibly rewarding reading all the comments from golfers who have found the series helpful to their game. Thanks for the comment

[@barkermotorsports7101]

When I hit a good shot I feel it was just luck. When I hit a bad shot I feel it was normal. 😢

[@ScratchAt50]

Get that glass half full :-) , you made that shot a good shot....

[@esine6456]

Where are the rest of your new psychology videos

[@ScratchAt50]

Only the 1st one been published, new one this week, rest of them yet to be filmed

[@cdgolf]

Thank you so much man

[@ScratchAt50]

Your very welcome , Thanks for the comment

[@dominicblattmann3763]

The hard part is to do this while thinking golf is all about the outcome of the good shots. The part that makes you love golf are the hillarious shots, the very low scores. And you should completly ignore that in your routine.

[@ScratchAt50]

Its not about the outcome, its all about the process and routine and accepting the outcome if you executed positively.

[@dominicblattmann3763]

@@ScratchAt50 I know, but after the round, you will talk about the par 3 shot that almost went in, not about the fact that you were able to stick to the proccess on 70 out of the 80 shots you took. And I see that there are many more of those good shots if you stick to the process.

[@ScratchAt50]

@@dominicblattmann3763 After the round talk about whatever you want. All golf psychology is about doing the right things during a round 👍

[@vintagegolffilms]

Bob is the number one on golf psychology. His books are 👍💪 Thanks for posting 🏌🏿‍♂️💪😊👍

[@ScratchAt50]

Agree Bobs books are some of the best and I've read a lot of psychology books 😁 Thanks for the comment

[@Aaronfps2]

About 2 months ago I was -1 after 9 / level par after 13 holes finished +6 handicap at the time was 9 (currently 7) but very annoying

[@ScratchAt50]

You should watch my previous psychology series kzbin.info/www/bejne/qnWWmKWbZsZgr5Ysi=LRinvfE7jAgm3gIM

[@Daniel-36]

After lots and LOTS of practice telling myself “focus on the next shot” it’s finally been working. I hit one in the trees and then when I get to the ball I start thinking how am I going to get out and back in play. You see all the tour pros hitting these hero shots out of the woods or off the cart path, it’s because they hit a bad shot to get themselves there.

[@ScratchAt50]

Great to hear Daniel, it does take time to bed a process and routine in till it becomes automatic

[@motodiaries8204]

It's all well and good to say "be confident" and the other good things you tell us to do. The challenge comes in how to do it. No one tells you how to do it when you're struggling with anxiety over the ball. Of course I need to be positive and commited and free, but how does one accomplish this when you're deep in the throes of the yips?

[@ScratchAt50]

Well I feel for you as I have been there and understand its hard to be confident when your struggling with something like that. 2 videos that helped me on the long road back to better putting. kzbin.info/www/bejne/ep-reaGLq7t1rrMsi=0705ON-nAiUwsKLz kzbin.info/www/bejne/omnCYWN8frKGoacsi=6ITLiAoDPQ9hMuPt this 2nd one really helped get the tension out of my stroke. Hope it helps.....

[@judyseguin3279]

I especially have to work on forgetting all the technical aspect when playing. I keep analyzing myself instead of just letting it go. Any advice for someone that’s maybe trying to hard or wants to succeed too hard ? Thanks for your great videos 🙏

[@ScratchAt50]

Dont try hard Judy as that brings pressure on yourself. Just relax and execute your process and routine. kzbin.info/www/bejne/qnWWmKWbZsZgr5Ysi=zuNJeFTq3Sbgv0LE

[@Flamebamboo]

I’m a junior golfer, and I used to have a 9 handicap. However, recently, I haven’t been able to perform well in tournaments or just a casual round. None of my game plans seem to work out. When there’s an audience, it makes me nervous.Recently, I even shot a 97 in a tournament, which was my worst score ever. I feel ashamed. Thanks for making this videos it helps me remind all the stuff I’ve learned.

[@ScratchAt50]

Watch this which I'm sure can help kzbin.info/www/bejne/qnWWmKWbZsZgr5Ysi=CNXgC7fOLz0kUvQl

[@RegularGuy81]

Great video. This aspect of the game has always been the biggest contributor to a bad round for me. Superb stuff. Cheers.

[@ScratchAt50]

Cheers, really appreciate the comment

[@Jimsranch]

Harry Vardon said something to the effect that to be a champion (personally good??) golfer, one must have control of their emotions. Bobby Jones quote: golf is a game close to the game of life- you get bad breaks from good shots and good breaks from bad shots but (resolve) you must play the ball as it lies.

[@ScratchAt50]

Great Quotes Jim

[@KentnDebi]

Some great tips there Craig. I love the visulisation tip and it is something I do myself and work quite hard on...I believe it goes hand in hand with a solid and repeatable routine 👍

[@ScratchAt50]

Cheers Kent 👍

[@johnpayne8496]

This is the second video i have watched and I have to say this is so practical and very helpful. Thanks for new approach.

[@ScratchAt50]

Cheers John There are 9 psychology videos available to you in the playlist. kzbin.info/aero/PLwRXF388TbxQlDa5X-hyRcCoM7wS4r5qJ&si=fMGHC2vswwS3yGnd You also have the option to become a member of the channel and get ongoing psychology advice for just £3 a month. thanks for the comment

[@k_terwilleger13]

I play Disc Golf, but these tips will definitely help me out on the course! Thanks

[@ScratchAt50]

Had quite a few disc golfers say the series has been useful. Thanks for the comment

[@craigseaver8062]

Thanks for the insight. When reviewing a round with my friends, the most common comment is "I need to make better decisions".

[@ScratchAt50]

Thanks for the comment Craig, Yes poor mental strategy can be costly. I always say if it feel like a risk or wrong in any way its a red flag to take 5 and have a rethink

[@TonyB683]

Craig i only recently discovered you on youtube and really enjoy your what you share. Thank you.

[@ScratchAt50]

Really appreciate the support and comment Tony, Thanks

[@janemarsh1652]

Thank you for the series. Very helpful. Lets get crackin!

[@ScratchAt50]

Thanks Jane, glad you found it helpful..

[@Jimsranch]

Your videos are really very good ( went from an 11 to a 7 in a few months at 66yrs)

[@ScratchAt50]

Thats an impressive drop in a short time Jim

[@billmalec]

Have a friend that hits two bad shots and he's done. Tosses clubs, gets mad, cusses, etc. He's actually a very nice person, as odd as that seems. I hit a bad shot and I laugh. I'm not a professional golfer. Why should I expect perfection? The thing is I'm a 2 handicap and he's, well he's not. 😉 My thought process is... I'm not going to just magically get great. I take the attitude that I'm going to be better today than I was last time out. I've gone from about a 14 handicap to a 2 over the years. I'm now 65 and still play from 'regular tees', except in scrambles where I'll take advantage of the Senior tees.

[@ScratchAt50]

You have a great perspective that means you will always enjoy golf more than your friend 🤔

[@billmalec]

@@ScratchAt50 Craig, I play to have fun with my friends. Sure, I want to beat them but the main reason for being there is to have fun and joke around.

[@Jimsranch]

HoT dog - spot on - thank you!

[@matthewbaldwin228]

watching this one on repeat today.

[@ScratchAt50]

Thanks for the views 😁

[@Hackedbyebye1234]

💪⛳🙏

[@ScratchAt50]

👍

[@mrb3332]

Great to see this subject being discussed on KZbin. Made me subscribe

[@ScratchAt50]

Thanks for the sub and hope you enjoy the psychology content

[@raidernationpwns]

Subscribed! 👍

[@ScratchAt50]

It's appreciated, thanks

[@raidernationpwns]

@@ScratchAt50 Thank you again for these psychology videos....God knows I need them.....and my golf buddies too 😉. Play with purpose, process....not outcomes! Thanks Craig!

[@ScratchAt50]

@@raidernationpwns your very welcome 👍

[@copperheadranch6466]

This is the stuff I talked with you about a year and a half ago. Excellent content. Well done and cheers.

[@ScratchAt50]

Cheers Man, always appreciated you support of the psychology videos 👍

[@NeilWoodSales]

Thank you so much. Your golf psychology videos are the Best!! I’m walking our course now and visualizing where I want to hit each shot on opening day next week. Your words of wisdom put me in a good headspace. Cheers from Massachusetts 🏌️‍♂️

[@ScratchAt50]

You are most welcome and thanks for taking time to comment. Hope spring has sprung in Massachusetts...

[@NeilWoodSales]

@@ScratchAt50 Spring has appeared, then disappeared but I believe it's here to stay now. Visualizing excellent rounds in 2024

[@ScratchAt50]

@@NeilWoodSales We're still waiting here 😱