Wicked Smart Golf 471: Mental Game Mastery: Dr. Debbie Crews Recap (5 Strategies)
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Feb 24, 2026 A recap of five mental game strategies to sharpen focus and calm nerves on the course. Breakdown of the conscious coach versus subconscious team metaphor. Tips on pre-shot routines, targets versus feels, and prioritizing rhythm. Tools for processing emotions after bad shots and quick resets using food or music. Guidance on naming internal personas to spot and switch unhelpful mindsets.
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Use The Conscious Mind As Your Coach
- The conscious mind acts as the coach and must give clear instructions to the subconscious team before each shot.
- Michael explains using a specific pre-shot: visualize target, take an intentional practice swing, then let the subconscious execute in under a second.
Focus On Targets And Single Feels
- Prioritize external targets and convert technical swing thoughts into single feels for play.
- Michael switched a three-point technical change into one feel: “left hand in control” and uses tempo/rhythm as simple in-round focuses.
Process Bad Shots Immediately And Calmly
- Process negative shots non-emotionally soon after they occur to avoid misfiling them in memory.
- Michael recommends 15–30 minutes of calm reflection, talking it out or meditating to desensitize and refile the experience.
