Struggling with Yips on the Back Nine
The Golf Psychology Podcast
Do you start off strong but get the yips on the back nine? 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 Kim who had this to say about his game: "Last week I practiced your drills for the yips the day before playing in the weekly comp. I started off with a bang - could not miss a putt! Then on the back nine the yips came back causing me to miss a couple of short putts! I wonder why?" Listen to the podcast now to learn what Dr. Cohn has to say about how to overcome anxieties on the golf course....
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Psychology of Putting with Dr. Bob Winters
The Golf Psychology Podcast
In this week's podcast, Dr. Cohn interviews long-time friend, Dr. Bob Winters, an internationally renowned mental coach, Author and professional speaker. Known as “Dr. Bob”, he helps world-class athletes, collegiate players and teams, juniors, and individuals attain confidence and achieve new levels of athletic and business excellence. Dr. Patrick Cohn is a master mental game coach who works with junior to professional athletes at Peak Performance Sports, LLC. Great Resources for Golfers: Download a to improve your preshot routine. Visit for more mental game articles...
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Performing Well in Front of Other Players
The Golf Psychology Podcast
Do you play better golf when playing alone versus playing with others? 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 Chris who had this to say about his game: "My game is much better playing by myself and falls apart when I play with others, especially on higher level golf clubs. How would you address nerves playing with other golfers?" Listen to the podcast now to learn what Dr. Cohn has to say about how to overcome anxieties on the golf course. Great Resources for Golfers: Download a to...
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Mental Game Tips for Putting and Chipping Yips
The Golf Psychology Podcast
Do you have the putting yips and they are now effecting your chipping? 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 Ryan who had this to say about his game: "I have the yips… and now it’s gone into my chipping - the same - jerk like reaction - even in practice - as soon as I address the ball - I have tried reverse grip - even the claw. So Frustrating - feels almost like something physical is holding me back. Can you suggest a mental trick - or something I can do to get over this?" Listen to...
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How to Perform Your Best Under Pressure
The Golf Psychology Podcast
Do you get so anxious you lose the fun in golf? In this week's golf psychology podcast, Mental Game of Golf expert, Dr. Cohn, interviews Evan Singer and Matt Cermak on their experience with the mental game as golfers and podcast hosts: Listen to the podcast now to learn more about how to perform your best when winning a tournament. How should your think coming down the stretch? Great Resources for Golfers: Download a to improve your preshot routine. Visit for more mental game articles and videos. Check out ore programs at peaksports.com. *Please subscribe to at iTunes. Dr. Patrick Cohn...
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Overcoming Your Tournament Anxieties
The Golf Psychology Podcast
Do you get so anxious you lose the fun in golf? 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 Chris who had this to say about his game: I'm a weekend golfer, but I still play local club tournaments. I get so tight, anxious in these tournaments. Almost like I have the yips. I’ve gotten more anxious as I've gotten older. I’m not sure how to break out of this cycle I’m in. How do you overcome the anxiety I feel when I play club tournaments? Listen to the podcast now to learn what Dr. Cohn has...
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What Does a Good Preshot Routine Require?
The Golf Psychology Podcast
Do you hear a lot about needing preshot routines but struggle with what that actually entails? 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 Lisa who had this to say about her game: I hear a lot about using a preshot routine, but I’m not sure what routine I should do. I know I set up, waggle and look at the target 3 times, but what else should I do to have a good preshot routine? Listen to the podcast now to learn what Dr. Cohn has to say about utilizing a preshot routine. Great Resources for...
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Golfers Who Play to Not Lose Instead of Playing to Win
The Golf Psychology Podcast
Do you play to not lose instead of playing to win? 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 Steve who had this to say about his game: I have trouble playing to win from the start of the round and play too safe. Any thoughts on playing to win when the round starts rather than once you have a lead? Listen to the podcast now to learn what Dr. Cohn has to say about playing with an avoidance mindset. Great Resources for Golfers: Download a to improve your preshot routine. Visit for more...
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Is Your Putting Holding You Back?
The Golf Psychology Podcast
Does your putting hold you back from playing your best in tournaments? 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 Connor who had this to say about his game: I played in my State Am the other week and had the worst putting rounds of my life. I was not nervous at all and hit the ball really well. Typically, I'm a good putter but for some reason I was lost on the greens. I had a couple of 4 putts through 54 holes which hasn't happened to me ever. Usually in AM tournaments my putting is the one...
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Are You Struggling to Play Up to Your Potential in Tournaments?
The Golf Psychology Podcast
Do you hit the ball great on the range but can't take your skills out to tournaments? 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 Ronald who had this to say about his game: I hit the ball pure on range and chip and putt well on practice green, but can’t perform up to my ability in tournaments. I have been told I have a very smooth and great tempo swing, but I suffer from deceleration and lack of free swings under pressure. I am a former City and State Junior champion. I am a better athlete...
info_outlineHave you ever considered doing mental coaching but you're unsure of whether it will help or not?
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 Joe who wants to know:
What is the success rate that you have with doing mental coaching programs with golfers?
Listen to the podcast now to learn what Dr. Cohn has to say the success rates of mental coaching.
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Dr. Patrick Cohn is a golf psychology expert and author of the "Golfer's Mental Edge" audio program and Breaking The Yips Cycle DVD program. He teaches amateur to tour professional golfers how to improve their mental game of golf using golf psychology strategies developed over the last 30+ years of his career.