Between the Ears: The Psychology of Golf

Rory McIlroy’s Powerful Golf Swing: The Science of Elastic Energy and Explosive Rotation

Rory McIlroy as a real-world example of how coordinated lower-body movement, trunk rotation, and backswing-to-downswing sequencing contribute to clubhead speed. Examine e

The Psychology of Playing Golf with Someone Better Than You

Why do some golfers suddenly struggle when playing alongside someone more skilled, while others rise to the occasion? In this episode of Psychology of Golf, we explore ho

Why Tiny Mistakes Ruin Great Golf Shots: The Psychology of Perfect Contact

Why can two golf swings that feel almost identical produce completely different results? The answer often comes down to tiny differences in clubface angle, impact locatio

Why Golfers Choke Under Pressure: When Thinking Too Much Ruins Your Swing

Why can a golfer make the same putt a hundred times in practice and miss when it matters most? Explore the psychology of choking under pressure, the paradox of conscious

The Yips: When the Brain Hijacks the Golf Swing

A golfer stands over a three-foot putt they have made thousands of times—and suddenly their hands refuse to cooperate. The movement may become jerky, hesitant, or almost

When Four Feet Feels Like Forty: The Psychology of the Pressure Putt

On the 18th hole at Wentworth, Manuel Elvira had a chance to complete the biggest victory of his career—but within minutes, the opportunity had disappeared. His final hol

1. The Chip on Your Shoulder: When Rejection Makes You Play Better: J.J. Spaun

J.J. Spaun arrived at Wentworth after being left off the U.S. Presidents Cup team and openly admitted he was carrying a “chip on my shoulder.” Then he birdied four of his

1. The Range Illusion: Why Your Swing Disappears When It Counts

You stripe ten perfect 7-irons on the range, walk to the first tee, and suddenly the same swing seems to disappear. Why? The answer involves how we practice, how attentio