How to Overcome Fear of Failure in Golf

Published: Nov. 1, 2009, 5 p.m.

Dr. Patrick Cohn, golf psychology expert and author of the "Golfer's Mental Edge" CD program, teaches amateur to tour professional golfers how to improve their mental game of golf.

In this week's golf psychology session, mental game of golf expert and author of The Mental Game of Golf, Dr. Cohn, helps a golfer with fear of failure on the golf course.  

Many golfers don't want to disappoint a parent or a coach, which can cause them to tighten up and try too hard. Learn how to play golf for yourself and focus on success rather than avoiding failure.   

Download a free golf psychology report to improve your preshot routine.