The Mindset Shift That Lowers Golf Scores

Most golfer's think better golf comes from more confidence and better swings. 

In reality it comes from better decisions and faster acceptance. 

Here are 4 mental shifts I see that separate golfers who score well from those who stay stuck:

1. Acceptance Is a Skill: Golf is a game of misses. The players who score aren’t the ones who avoid bad shots—they’re the ones who don’t fight them. Acceptance doesn’t mean you like the result. It means you don’t let one swing steal the next one. 

2. Redefine Success During the Round
   If success only equals good shots, frustration is inevitable.
   Instead, judge your round by:
   • Did I stick to my routine?
   • Did I commit to decisions?
   • Did I respond well emotionally?

   You can play poorly and still play well mentally.

3. Your Pre-Shot Routine is Your Anchor: A simple routine creates clarity under pressure: 1.Think  2.Choose  3.Commit  4.Swing
   Once you step in, thinking is over. Trust the decision and let it go.

4. Choose Commitment Over Confidence: Confidence comes and goes. Commitment is a choice. A fully committed swing with doubt beats a hesitant swing every time.

Good golf isn’t about controlling outcomes. It's about making good decisions, accepting faster, and committing fully. That's the real mental game. 

Here are 3 Free Audiobooks by Bob Rotella (famous golf psychologist) you can find on YouTube to improve your mental game. I recommend listening before bed or on your way to the golf course.

1. The Unstoppable Golfer (my personal favorite)

2. The Golf Of Your Dreams

3. The Golfer's Mind