Golf Mental Game Self-Assessment Quiz

How Strong Is Your Mental Game?

Take this quick self-assessment to discover how well you manage the mental aspects of your golf game. Your responses will help you identify areas where you can improve your mental focus, confidence, and resilience on the course.

For each question, choose the answer that best describes your experience:

1. How do you handle pressure when playing a crucial shot?

- A) I stay calm and confident, fully focused on executing my shot.

- B) I feel a little nervous, but I can usually push through it.

- C) I get anxious and often overthink the shot, leading to mistakes.

2. After a bad hole, how long does it take you to mentally recover?

- A) I can reset quickly and focus on the next shot.

- B) It takes me a few holes to shake off a bad shot or hole.

- C) I often dwell on mistakes for the rest of the round.

3. How would you describe your focus throughout an entire 18-hole round?

- A) I stay focused and in the moment from the first tee to the last.

- B) My focus is good at the start, but it tends to fade as the round goes on.

- C) My mind wanders frequently, and I struggle to stay locked in for a full round.

4. When you're about to make a difficult shot, what’s running through your mind?

- A) I’m visualizing success and fully committed to the shot.

- B) I try to stay positive but sometimes doubt creeps in.

- C) I often focus on the risks and think about what could go wrong.

5. How often do you use breathing or relaxation techniques to calm yourself during a round?

- A) I regularly use these techniques to manage nerves and stay calm.

- B) I know I should, but I don’t always remember to use them.

- C) I don’t really use any relaxation techniques, and I get tense when I feel pressure.

6. How would you rate your confidence when playing with better golfers or in competitive settings?

- A) I feel just as confident as I do in any other setting.

- B) I feel a bit more nervous, but I can still play relatively well.

- C) I struggle with self-doubt and often underperform in these situations.

7. Do you use visualization or mental imagery before your shots?

- A) Yes, I always visualize the shot and its outcome before I swing.

- B) Sometimes I do, but not consistently.

- C) No, I rarely use visualization.

8. How do you handle distractions (other players, noise, etc.) during your round?

- A) I’m good at blocking out distractions and staying focused.

- B) Minor distractions can sometimes affect my game.

- C) Distractions easily throw me off, and it’s hard to refocus.

9. After a successful shot or hole, how do you maintain your momentum?

- A) I stay calm and focus on keeping my rhythm.

- B) I sometimes get too excited and lose focus on the next shot.

- C) I often let my excitement or nerves get the best of me, and my game becomes inconsistent.

10. Do you ever experience negative self-talk during your round?

- A) Rarely—I maintain a positive, encouraging inner dialogue.

- B) Sometimes—I have to consciously push away negative thoughts.

- C) Often—I struggle with doubts and criticism throughout my game.

Your Results:

Mostly A's:

You’ve got a strong mental game!

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Mostly B's:

You’re doing well, but there’s potential for major improvement.

You’re aware of the importance of the mental game, but you sometimes struggle with staying consistent. By training your subconscious mind with the Play Like The Pros hypnosis program, you’ll be able to control nerves, sharpen your focus, and increase your confidence, helping you to play more consistently round after round.

Mostly C's:

Your mental game needs attention—there’s so much more you could be achieving.

Your current mental approach is holding you back from playing your best golf. The Play Like The Pros hypnosis program will help you eliminate negative self-talk, reduce performance anxiety, and increase your focus, so you can start playing with the confidence and calm of a pro.

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