7 Mental Techniques Golf Tour Pros Use (But Never Talk About)

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Your mindset affects how you practice, make decisions, respond to bad shots, and handle the pressure of shooting a good score. In this video, I share lessons from my experience coaching on the PGA Tour and playing competitive golf to help you build confidence and get more out of your game.

You’ll learn how to:
• Set realistic expectations before your round
• Protect your focus from distractions on the course
• Build a simple, repeatable pre-shot routine
• Use external focus to stop overthinking your golf swing
• Manage your thoughts and emotions between shots
• Recover mentally after a bad shot
• Develop the grit to keep improving through setbacks

A stronger golf mindset doesn’t mean staying positive all the time or never getting frustrated. It means learning how to get ready for the next shot—even when the round isn’t going your way.

Whether you’re trying to break 90, break 80, or play better tournament golf, these mental game strategies can help you compete with more freedom and enjoy your time on the course.
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Timestamps
0:00 Intro
0:48 Set Baseline
2:00 Protect Your Focus
3:48 Build Your Trigger
6:14 Pulsetto Offer
7:33 Get External
9:28 Win the In-Between
11:26 Give Yourself a Break!
12:57 Grow Your Grit

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My name is Jon Sherman 👋. I'm a best-selling author, PGA Tour coach, and a golfer just like you. I aim to help golfers of all levels lower their scores and enjoy the game more, but without talking about the golf swing. I focus on four topics - expectation management, strategy, practice, and the mental game. I'll share some of my best advice on this channel in an easy-to-understand, actionable format.