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Columns that unpack golf's mental game, personality types, and improvement struggles from a psychology angle.
- Beginners
Going to the Driving Range Alone for the First Time: Step-by-Step Guide and Etiquette
Everything you need for your first solo trip to the driving range: what to bring, how check-in and the hitting bays work, the essential etiquette, and how to deal with feeling self-conscious. Your solo debut, demystified.
- Mental Game
Is There a Way to Stop Feeling Nervous in Golf? How Nerves Work and How to Live With Them
Looking for a way to stop feeling nervous on the golf course? We break down why nerves happen and share practical preparation, routines, and mindset shifts to make tension your ally instead of erasing it.
- Columns
Why Isn't Golf Fun Anymore? A Prescription for Getting the Joy Back
Not enjoying golf lately? We break down the common reasons the game stops being fun and offer a prescription for each — from letting go of score obsession and obligation to rediscovering a way of enjoying golf that fits you.
- Personality & Types
What a Golf Personality Assessment Reveals | How Personality Shapes Your Play Style and How to Self-Analyze
Personality shows up in your on-course decisions more than in your swing. Learn how to apply personality-assessment thinking to golf, understand your play-style tendencies, and turn your personality into a strength instead of trying to fix it.
- Practice & Improvement
What Causes a Golf Slump? 3 Types of Slumps and How to Tell Which One You're In
Golf slumps come in three types: technical, physical/environmental, and mental. Learn a simple self-check to figure out which type is behind your struggles, plus practical starting points for climbing out of each one.
- On-Course Struggles
Why Your Golf Scores Are So Inconsistent: Common Traits and Fixes
Inconsistent golf scores aren't just a technique problem. Learn the mental habits shared by golfers with wild score swings, plus course-management basics and mindset resets that shrink your blowups.
- Beginners
Embarrassed to Go to the Driving Range as a Beginner? Why You Feel Watched and How to Get Past It
Want to go to the driving range but too self-conscious to take the first step? Here's the psychology behind feeling watched, plus practical tips — from picking the right time slot to choosing your bay — for a stress-free range debut.
- Mental Game
A Beginner's Guide to Golf Mental Training: The Main Methods and How to Start
What does golf mental training actually involve? A clear breakdown of the main methods — routines, breathing, visualization, self-talk, and reflection — plus a step-by-step guide to choosing the right one and getting started.
- Columns
Why Do Couples Fight on the Golf Course? Common Causes and How to Keep the Peace
Golf as a couple should be fun, so why does it keep ending in arguments? From unsolicited coaching to pace friction to the blunt remarks only spouses make, here's why couples clash on the course — and the ground rules that keep rounds happy.
- Personality & Types
Why Golf Reveals Your Personality: What to Watch for During a Round
Why do people say golf reveals character? From tee-shot choices to behavior after a miss and courtesy toward playing partners, here are the moments where personality shows on the course, what to observe, and what to keep in mind.
