Why Is the Golf Mental Game So Hard?
Why Is the Golf Mental Game So Hard? Written by Bailey Bostler, LCPC Bailey Bostler is a former D1 golfer who specializes in sports performance therapy. Updated: 06/09/26 The golf mental game feels difficult because golf combines pressure, perfectionism, self-talk,...
Starting a New Sports Season: Managing Nerves and Expectations as a Teen Athlete
The locker room smells like fresh tape and nervous energy. Your stomach is doing things stomachs shouldn’t do. You’ve been waiting for this season for months, maybe training through the summer, and now that it’s here… you’re terrified....
From Frustration to Focus: Mental Skills Every Golfer Can Learn
You’ve just shanked your third shot in a row. Your swing feels like it belongs to a stranger. You’re gripping the club so tight your knuckles are white. And the harder you try to fix it, the worse it gets. Sound familiar? Here’s what no one tells you...
How Do I Know If I’m in Perimenopause or Menopause? Signs Explained Simply
Your periods are getting weird. You’re having hot flashes. You’re not sleeping. And you’re trying to figure out… am I in perimenopause? Menopause? What’s the actual difference? Here’s what makes this confusing: people use these...