Golfers advised to adopt post-shot routines for improved performance
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 30, 2026, 5:13 PM
Last updated Jun 30, 2026
Experts stress the importance of a post-shot routine in golf, highlighting its benefits for both mental and emotional regulation. Dr. Carly Hunt, a sports and performance psychologist, explains that a personalized post-shot routine can aid players in transitioning smoothly from one shot to the next. The routine may include physical actions, like undoing a golf glove's velcro, alongside mental cues to promote emotional control. Dr. Hunt's techniques emphasize remaining neutral or positive after each shot, which can help build confidence and focus in subsequent shots.
- •Dr. Carly Hunt advocates for post-shot routines to improve mental focus.
- •Players can develop personalized routines for better emotional management.
- •Physical actions, like loosening a glove, can signal a mental reset after each shot.
- •Responses to good and bad shots are crucial for maintaining confidence.
- •Post-shot routines may help golfers experience the moment more fully.
- 5:13 PMYahoo Sports — Why you should have a post-shot routine
"It's a rare practice for average golfers, but a post-shot routine can be valuable as both a mental and physical reset
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