One of the reasons we love golf is because the game is a blank canvas. We are given choices at every turn. And yet the abundance of options come with a downside that experts call “the paradox of choice.” In our first episode of Mind Games, a new Golf Digest series devoted to the mental side of golf, host Sam Weinman explains how too many choices can overwhelm golfers of all levels in simple and surprising ways - from how we think about our swings, to the shots we choose to hit, and even how we segment our time. Along with citing clear examples of where choices present challenges, Weinman also speaks to experts about ways golfers can make simpler, smarter choices and not look back. 👉 Subscribe for more mental game tips, strategy, and data-driven insights from Mind Games. Have you tried any of these mental game strategies? Let us know! Like, Subscribe and Comment with any questions or ideas for future episodes! Follow GolfDigest: Instagram / golfdigest Twitter https://x.com/GolfDigest Subscribe to Golf Digest on YouTube ►► http://bit.ly/golfdigestyoutubesub Grab a Golf Digest + membership ►► http://glfdig.st/mFqM50OXuv4 Writer & Host: Sam Weinman Producer & Video Editor: Ben Walton Executive Producer: Christian Iooss (golf mental game, golf psychology, golf decision making, golf course strategy, golf mindset, mental side of golf, how to think on the golf course, golf confidence, paradox of choice golf, overthinking golf shots, golf regret and decision making, golf practice priorities, how to practice golf smarter, golf course management tips, how to simplify golf, why too many choices hurt your golf game, how to make better decisions on the golf course, mental tips for better golf performance, golf practice routines that actually work, golf strategy and shot selection advice, how to stop second-guessing shots in golf, best mindset for playing your best golf, simplifying your golf strategy for lower scores, how to manage your mind under pressure in golf, golf improvement, golf tips, golf practice, golf course management) Chapters: 0:00 Intro 1:18 The 'Paradox of Choice' 3:20 The More You Know, The More Baggage You Carry 5:19 Just Because You Can, Doesn't Mean You Should 6:51 Whatever Shot You've Chosen, That's The Right Shot 8:09 In Defense of the 'Stock Shot' 9:55 You Can't Boil The Ocean 12:27 Verdict