Recent content by d_clarke

Fair enough, why don't you share some of your suggestions then on how to improve one's game? I would be genuinely interested to listen.

So then, why aren't you on the PGA tour if you can miraculously cure your bad shot habits simply by telling yourself not to repeat them?

Have you seen the golf balls that light up when you hit them? They will be great for night golf.

Your reply makes no sense at all - if golf was as simple as telling yourself not to hit a bad shot then we would all have perfect games. The key to improving is knowing what went wrong with your technique AND mental states then working hard to correct these mistakes.

It is clear from your comments that you are not interested in improving your game nor the discussion of sports psychology. That is fine, but will you please leave this thread for those that have an interest in sports psychology. The purpose of this thread is for me to offer advice to those that...

and before I forget, psychoanalysis has nothing to do with sports psychology; I analyse behaviours and their correlating mental states.

Do you know WHY you popped it in the pond though? And why would telling yourself not to do it next time have a positive effect? What is your reasoning for this?

In response to be above 2 posts; you can joke all you want but until you realise just how crucial your mental states are to the score you shoot, you will never improve your game to the next level. If you want to play golf just "for a laugh", or social reasons, then by all means continue your...

Yes, I am a golfer, and secondly my replies aren't waffly. Maybe they appear that way to someone that freely uses idiotic phrases such as "total shite!" You still haven't came up with an argument to discredit the advice I give.

Yes, I agree that Bob Rotella's books are good. I can't argue with anything he says. Sports psychology will only help you if you apply and practice it on the course. So, of course if you only practice imagery etc in your home and not on the course it will be of little use to you. Basically, the...

I don't believe I have tried to sell anything. I offered advice to those that asked, and muttleee said people can choose to take my advice or ignore it. And with regards to my website link, no-one HAS to click on it. You can take all the advice I offer on here without ever visiting my website. I...

I'm open to criticism shanker, but what evidence do you have to prove that what I suggest is "twaddle". Could you please put together a more constructive argument? It would be interesting to hear some different viewpoints, but please provide some evidence to your view rather than simply...

Hi, everyone. First of all, thanks for the welcome Mike - much appreciated. Although it is true that there is much written about psychology in golf in magazines etc, my clients often tell me they have a hard time applying it to their games, or realising of what relevance the advice is to their...

Hi, everyone. I thought it would only be polite to introduce myself. I'm a sports psychologist with a keen interest in golf and I'm interested in discussing the mental aspects of the game with fellow forum members. If anyone has any questions about the psychology of the game then fire away!