Dr Shannon Reece

Join me for 7 days in October for my special virtual Beta program, The Confident Golfer's Playbook, to discover the exact mental routines to:
✅ Bounce back after mistakes
✅ Trust your swing under pressure
✅ Play with confidence (and finally enjoy the game again)

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Your golf game isn't just about your swing, it's about your mindset. Mastering these mental skills is what takes your game from good to confident and consistent.

It only takes a couple of bad holes to shake your confidence on the course. But the key to playing your best isn’t trying to control everything—it’s knowing where to focus your mental and physical energy.

This week, I'll break down exactly where to shift your attention so you can stay composed, play with confidence, and take control of your game when it matters most. Don’t let frustration take over—learn how to manage what truly makes a difference.

Read on here: https://trainingforoptimalperformance.com/how-to-take-control-of-your-game-in-the-right-places/

Have you ever experienced the thrill of a hole in one? We want to hear your stories! 🏌️‍♂️

​If you've achieved this feat, share your moment! What hold? What club did you use?

If you're still chasing that elusive sink, tell us your closest call! How close was your shot?

Let's celebrate the lucky ones and cheer on those still aiming! 👇

For many golfers, enjoying time with others on the course is a major reason why they play the game. But the social aspects of the game can become distracting if you get caught in the roles of host, entertainer, or swing coach during a round.

Fortunately, there are guidelines that can help you easily balance the social and serious sides of golf. With the right focus at the right time your performance goals don’t have to get sacrificed.

Here are my favorite tips on how to balance the many sides of the game.

1. Ask for What You Need
Being paired with a “Chatty Cathy or Charlie” for the day can become a distraction you feel like you can’t escape without being rude. If you find constant conversation inhibits your focus, then you need to ask for what you need. Establish from the onset of the round that conversation will end when the cart comes to a stop by asking to hit the pause button in order to fully prepare for your next shot.

When you take control of the conversation and consistently ask for what you need, you will find the peace to get your head in the game for each shot, and still have the time to enjoy engaging with your playing partners during the round.

2. Focus on YOUR Game
Have you ever gotten mentally or emotionally wrapped up in someone else’s game, especially when they were struggling? At times you may feel compelled to help search for their missing ball, or to offer some pointers. Curb the urge to get overly involved in someone else’s round because it will only distract you from investing fully in your own. The key to success is to focus on YOUR game alone.

Rather than thinking you are being selfish by setting some boundaries, recognize the need to be self-preserving when it comes to your game. If you want to play at your best you must limit your focus to making the most of every shot. Let your playing partners take responsibility for their own games and you’ll stay invested in the parts of the game you can control.

Golf experts frequently say that golf is a mental game. While you may agree, perhaps you don’t believe that improving your mindset could really make a difference.

If this is true, you’re in good company.

A lot of amateur golfers will never learn how to unlock their best game simply because they’ve bought into some common misconceptions.

To help you make an informed decision here is the truth behind the 10 big mental game training myths.

Read on here: https://trainingforoptimalperformance.com/exposing-the-truth-behind-10-big-mental-game-training-myths/