Steven Latham Golf

What does 'Confidence' mean for you?

Confidence is a term that comes up often when talking about golf performance. ‘It’s all about confidence’ and ‘I just need to be confident’ are some of the sentences heard. Confidence means different things to different people. This article is about he... Read >

Why i DON'T believe in 'personality typing' for golfers

Recently I’ve become aware of coach’s in the golf psychology realm using ‘Personality Typing’ for Golfers. That is, they provide you with a series of questions designed to test your so-called ‘Golf Type’. In my opinion, not only is this NOT useful, it act... Read >

Changing the golf course in your mind

Ever played a golf hole and thought..'this is a stupid hole, the position they've put that bunker in, or the way they've mown the rough, doesn't make sense'? You know what, unless you're the greenkeeper, you're not going to change that golf course, but yo... Read >

The Importance of Intention in Golf

What is the most important thing in golf? Is it the grip? The stance? Putting? The short game? Driving? The single most important factor in golf influences all of those things mentioned…it's ‘Intention'. The golfer's intentions influence everything... Read >

When to start working on golf psychology

When a golfer first takes up golf, they most likely will start out with very physical (technical) goals. How do I grip the club? How do I make the backswing? Etc. As the golfer's competency improves, their golf psychology becomes more and more of a fac... Read >

How to improve at golf with little practice time

If 1,000 golfers were surveyed to find out if they would like to play better golf, it's likely all 1,000 would say ‘YES'. If the same group were asked if they would be prepared to practise 10 hours per week to achieve that, the responses would be mixed:... Read >

The Golfer's guide to optimal arousal

Arousal is the degree of activation of the organs and mechanisms of the body that are under the control of the autonomic nervous system (Cox). The autonomic nervous system is the system of the body that control golf state influencing bodily functions such... Read >

Perceive negative self talk over the golf ball as a 'signal'.

This article is about helping you to play better golf. The article challenges the traditional sport psychology view that negative thoughts are something that needs to be stopped, and replaced with positive thoughts. I'd like to propose a new way of lookin... Read >

Using your brain to ingrain technical golf improvements

Without a doubt, learning good technique in golf is as important as a marathon runner keeping up fluids. The question is, how can you get the most out of technical swing instruction? In the golf world today, there are some highly knowledgeable coaches ... Read >

Sound advice for golfers

Like most golfers, I enjoy watching golf on television. Its great to be able to learn from the best players in the world. An even better way to learn more from those players is to watch the golf tournaments with the sound on mute! Without getting academi... Read >

How to set empowering golf goals

'I've built my career on a succession of goals. Hitting them - and sometimes missing them narrowly - has been the fuel, the impetus that has taken me from one level up to the next'. (Greg Norman, 'Shark Attack') This article is about setting goals. The... Read >

How to get your head around learning golf

So you've thought about playing golf or you already golf? Fantastic! How do you get your head around learning the game? To begin, I intend on making something crystal clear: every golfer, even elite golfers were at one-stage beginners! Every golfer at th... Read >

How to cure the Golf 'Yips'

Finally you may think, an article teaching you how to rid yourself of the dreaded yips. You're about to be freed from the uncomfortable feelings of knowing you're not going to hole the putt, but somehow feel helpless in being able to remedy those feelings... Read >

How to build optimal performance states for your golf

This article is about accessing optimal performance states for your golf. Have you noticed how you feel when you walk into a dentist surgery? What about walking into a packed athletic stadium to watch your team? In certain fields of Neuroscience there a... Read >

Beyond Breathing...Managing Your State Of Mind On The Golf Course

I'm sure every golfer recognizes the importance of managing their state of mind on the golf course. The aim of this article is to provide you with a variety of techniques to manage your state on the course. This article goes beyond solely using breathing ... Read >