Course anxiety
Common Mental Traps Related to Course Anxiety
Name the thinking patterns that make nerves louder, then play the next shot anyway.
Anxiety tells convincing stories
Mental traps feel true because they borrow evidence from painful moments. “I always miss this tee shot” usually ignores the ordinary swings that found grass.
Common traps
| Trap | Better response |
|---|---|
| Fortune telling | Pick a target anyway |
| Score math | Return to the current shot |
| Comparison | Play today’s pattern |
| All-or-nothing thinking | Accept a playable miss |
Useful question
Ask what you would choose if the last shot had not happened. That answer is usually calmer.