Stop Trying to Play Perfect Golf

<p><strong>Do you try to be too perfect after rising to a new level of competition?</strong></p> <p>In this week's golf psychology session, mental game of golf expert and author of The Mental Game of Golf, Dr. Cohn, responds to a question from Alex who had this to say about his game:</p> <blockquote> <p><em>Hi, I am a college golfer who was performing well towards the end of my high school career, but then once I got to college, my performance decreased significantly. I believe that the cause of this is from me trying to be too perfect on every shot. I have also lost my confidence while playing too. Any advice on how I can improve in these areas? Thank you!</em></p> </blockquote> <p>Listen to the podcast now to learn what Dr. Cohn has to say about playing a functional versus perfect golf.</p> <p><span style="color: #c0392b;"><strong>Great Resources for Golfers:</strong></span></p> <ul> <li>Download a <a title="Golf Psychology Tips" href= "https://www.peaksports.com/golf-confidence-report/" target= "_blank" rel="noopener">free golf psychology report</a> to improve your preshot routine.</li> <li>Visit <a title="Mental Game of Golf Articles" href= "https://www.sportspsychologygolf.com/category/golf-psychology-articles/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Golf Psychology Coach</a> for more mental game articles.</li> <li>Check out ore <a title="Golf Psychology Mental Coaching" href= "https://www.peaksports.com/golf-psychology-programs/" target= "_blank" rel="noopener">golf psychology coaching</a> programs at peaksports.com.</li> </ul> <p>*Please subscribe to <a title="Subscribe to Golf Psych Podcast" href= "https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-golf-psychology-podcast/id253984147" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The Golf Psychology Podcast</a> at iTunes.</p> <p>Dr. Patrick Cohn is a golf psychology expert and author of the "<a href= "https://www.peaksports.com/golfers-mental-edge-cd-program/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Golfer's Mental Edge</strong></a>" audio program and <a href= "https://www.peaksports.com