Case Study: Golf

Background

'Simon' is a keen golfer and has been playing for the last 20 years. He doesn't play in competitions anymore apart from the occasional pro-am, but does enjoy having a round with a few of his friends. Simon is fairly competitive and is usually the better golfer, resulting in him winning on most rounds.

The Problem

Simon has recently started to miss putts that he would have easily holed in the past. He can't explain why he is missing and is getting more and more frustrated with his game, so much so that he is attempting wild approach play to try and get him as close to the pin as possible. However, this is resulting in Simon taking unnecessary risks and is now ending up in bunkers and in the rough.

The Solution

After work with Simon, it was identified that he was spending too much time thinking about what he was going to do, just prior to making contact with the ball. Research has shown that using cognitive (thinking) processes whilst attempting a skill can often lead to a decrease in performance. By using certain techniques, Simon was able to identify and eliminate these thinking processes, leaving him the mental capacity needed to concentrate fully on striking the ball well and ensuring that the easy putts made the hole.

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