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The mental game: Golf can sometimes be a confidence game. Yes, you have to have the physical technique and skills necessary to pull off the shots - but having those skills won't count for as much if you don't also have a solid mental game. That's why so many professional golfers (and other athletes) work with sports psychologists and mental coaches.

Do your mental game need a boost? Read the articles below for tips and ideas that can help your golf game.

And if you are a golf pro, sports psychologist or golf mental coach, you can submit your tips here, too, to share with About.com readers.

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Variable Practice for Optimal Performance

On the range, variable practice means using different clubs, aiming at an assortment of targets and creating challenging lies. On the green, it means practicing putts and chips of varying lengths and…More

Use a Mental Pre-Shot Routine to Execute Shots

Here is my tip. Once you have gathered all the information you need about the target and the type of shot you want to play, stop thinking about it. Just address the ball. Make sure the ball is in the…More

Relax, Just Do It for Good Golf

The key to playing your best during your rounds is to remain relaxed while executing your golf swing or putting stroke. The reason is that when you can remain relaxed during your golf swing or puttin…More

Golf Performance Cycle Creates Mindset of Improvement

Prepare Stage of Golf Performance Cycle The "prepare stage" of the performance cycle is the longest in duration for all athletes. This includes the days, weeks, and months set aside for training betw…More

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