The Psychology of Golf Performance under Pressure

Denise Hill, Jamie Barker, Karl Steptoe

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English

Routledge
13 October 2023

Psychological theory & schools of thought; Sports psychology; Golf

The Psychology of Golf Performance under Pressure offers contemporary, research-informed information regarding the key psychological factors affecting golf development and performance under pressure. Through the authors’ substantive expertise – all of whom are notable scholars and/or practitioners in the field of golf psychology – the text provides a highly accessible “real world” application of theory to practice, through the provision of evidence-based guidance regarding how to maximise golf performance under pressure.

Golf is a sport that has embraced sport psychology, with many of the highest ranked players in the world (male and female) openly working with a sport psychologist and advocating their importance. As a result, an increasing number of high-profile practitioners are working full-time within the sport around the world, encouraging trainee sport psychology practitioners to pursue their career within golf. Accordingly, there is an ever-increasing demand for high-quality information pertaining to the psychological demands of golf; the key psychological variables that affect golfing development and performance; and evidence-based strategies which enable effective golf performance under pressure.

This novel text provides a comprehensive portrayal of the psychological factors which enable effective golfing development and optimal performance under pressure. A theoretical review of the pertinent psychological factors followed by the practical application of theory for the provision of “take home messages” will ensure that this book is of value, interest, and benefit for golfers, coaches, golf organisations, and even the parents of golfers, alongside sport psychology scholars, students, practitioners, and researchers alike.

Edited by: Denise Hill, Jamie Barker, Karl Steptoe
Imprint: Routledge
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 156mm,
Weight: 430g
ISBN: 9781032289014
ISBN 10: 1032289015
Pages: 216
Publication Date: 13 October 2023
Audience: General/trade , College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , ELT Advanced , Primary
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

"1. Using Positive Psychology and Character Strengths to Support Golfers’ Development and Longevity within the Game 2. Cognitive Behavioural Psychological Techniques to Enhance Golf Performance under Pressure 3. ""I Must get the Ball in the Hole"": The Effective Use of REBT for Golfers 4. Acceptance-Based Approaches for Optimal Performance Experiences 5. Engendering an Environment for the Optimal Development of Golfers 6. The Role of Parent(s) in Developing Golf Expertise 7. Deliberate Practice for Golf Learning and Training 8. Transitions Across a Golf Career 9. Developing Expert Visual Attentional Control for Optimal Golf Performance under Pressure 10. Developing a Challenge-State Environment for Optimal Pressurized Golf Performance 11. Developing Resilience for Golf Performance 12. Achieving Flow and Clutch States in Golf when Performing under Pressure 13. Understanding and Preventing Choking under Pressure in Golf 14. Mental Health in Golf"

Denise M. Hill, PhD, is an Associate Professor of Applied Sport Psychology at Swansea University, a BPS Chartered Psychologist, and HCPC-registered Practitioner Psychologist. She is also a Fellow of the British Association of Sport and Exercise Psychology and has been an Accredited Sport and Exercise Scientist for over 20 years. She is a keen amateur golfer, having played internationally for Wales, UK. Jamie B. Barker, PhD, is a Senior Lecturer in Sport and Exercise Psychology at Loughborough University, a Chartered Sport and Exercise Psychologist with the British Psychological Society, and a Practitioner Psychologist with the Health and Care Professions Council. As an applied sport psychologist, Jamie has over 20 years of experience working in business, professional sport, and the military. Karl Steptoe, PhD, is the Sport and Performance Psychology Lead at Loughborough University, a Chartered Sport and Exercise Psychologist with the British Psychological Society, a Practitioner Psychologist with the Health and Care Professions Council, and an Acceptance and Commitment Therapist. In addition, Karl is a Qualified PGA Golf Professional with over 20 years of coaching experience.