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Every video we have indexed on mental game, from the whole of golf YouTube.
The shape of it
Mental game golf tips refer to the psychological strategies and decision-making frameworks used to manage performance anxiety, course strategy, and emotional regulation during a round. This skill set is essential for everyone from high-handicap beginners struggling with 'blow-up' holes to competitive single-digit players looking to shave those final few strokes under pressure. By mastering your mindset, you solve the problem of inconsistency, ensuring your physical talent isn't sabotaged by a wandering focus or a bruised ego after a sliced drive. We’ve all been there: flushing it on the range only to lose your swing—and your cool—the moment a scorecard is involved.
To bridge that gap, you need a data-driven mental approach. Mark Crossfield emphasizes that golfers must understand their actual average driving distance rather than their 'best-case scenario' distance. This prevents the common mistake of choosing targets based on a 1-in-20 miracle shot. On the greens, AlexElliottGolf suggests establishing a physical 'baseline'—a straight line from the ball to the hole—to provide a reference point for assessing break. These aren't just 'feel' tips; they are measurable techniques designed to remove the guesswork that leads to tentative, poorly executed shots.
Our featured experts approach the mental game from complementary angles. Golf Sidekick uses a simplified, question-based framework to fix decision-making on the fly, while Scratch Golf Academy focuses on the biomechanical confidence needed to execute a repeatable swing under pressure. Meanwhile, The Art of Simple Golf addresses the mental barriers specifically facing senior golfers, debunking distance myths that lead to over-swinging. By comparing these philosophies, you’ll see that a solid mental game isn't about 'thinking less,' but about thinking correctly.
By diving into the 174 videos below, you’ll learn specific drills to simulate on-course pressure during practice and routines to stop the 'swing-change' spiral after a bad shot. You can expect to see a measurable decrease in 'waste shots' and a significant boost in your scrambling percentage. This page is your roadmap to becoming a golfer who doesn't just play the course, but manages it with professional-grade composure.
The full index
1,676 indexed.
Lesson · 0:49
Course management · 3 steps
Meandmygolf · Dec 2025
Lesson · 35:41
Course management · 1 drill · 4 steps
Rick Shiels Golf · May 2025
Lesson · 11:53
Course management
Mark Crossfield · Jan 2026
Lesson · 11:10
Club path · 3 drills · 4 steps
Your guide to better golf - Marcus Edblad PGA Pro · Apr 2025
Lesson · 1:44
Tempo
Manolo Teaches Golf · Dec 2024
Lesson · 1:17
Tempo · 3 steps
Manolo Teaches Golf · May 2024
Lesson · 33:04
Tempo · 2 drills · 3 steps
Manolo Teaches Golf · Mar 2024
Lesson · 5:40
Alignment · 3 drills · 4 steps
Malaska Golf · Dec 2025
Lesson · 4:14
Course management
Malaska Golf · Aug 2025
Interview · 1:04
0:34 “I shot the thing and it was 121 yards. And I said to Phil, I want 100 bucks. Who? It's the rock.”
Performance Golf · Dec 2025
Lesson · 17:15
Backswing · 3 drills · 4 steps
Performance Golf · Dec 2025
Lesson · 11:52
Rhythm · 4 steps
Elite Performance Golf Studios · Sep 2025
Lesson · 18:37
Course management
Not A Scratch Golfer · Jul 2025
Lesson · 20:06
Course management · 1 drill · 4 steps
Not A Scratch Golfer · Jun 2025
Lesson · 14:19
Course management · 4 steps
Not A Scratch Golfer · Dec 2024
Lesson · 16:27
Course management
Not A Scratch Golfer · Nov 2024
Lesson · 14:49
Course management · 5 steps
Not A Scratch Golfer · Jul 2024
Lesson · 13:16
Course management
Not A Scratch Golfer · May 2024
Lesson · 15:43
Course management
Not A Scratch Golfer · May 2024
Lesson · 14:05
Course management
Not A Scratch Golfer · Apr 2024
Lesson · 15:44
Course management
Not A Scratch Golfer · Mar 2024
Lesson · 11:20
Course management · 4 steps
Not A Scratch Golfer · Feb 2024
Lesson · 17:48
Course management · 4 steps
Not A Scratch Golfer · Jan 2024
Lesson · 14:20
Course management
Not A Scratch Golfer · Dec 2023
Lesson · 20:26
Course management · 3 steps
Golf Sidekick · Dec 2025
Lesson · 37:52
Course management · 5 steps
Golf Sidekick · Dec 2025
Lesson · 22:08
Course management · 3 drills · 3 steps
Golf Sidekick · Dec 2025
Lesson · 37:56
Course management · 2 drills · 4 steps
Golf Sidekick · Dec 2025
Lesson · 11:59
Course management · 6 steps
Golf Sidekick · Nov 2025
Lesson · 16:08
1 drill · 3 steps
Golf Sidekick · Nov 2025
Lesson · 40:42
Course management · 3 steps
Golf Sidekick · Oct 2025
Lesson · 33:32
Course management · 3 drills
Golf Sidekick · Oct 2025
Lesson · 19:20
Course management · 3 steps
Golf Sidekick · Oct 2025
Lesson · 16:59
Start line · 2 drills · 4 steps
Golf Sidekick · Sep 2025
Lesson · 15:26
Course management
Golf Sidekick · Sep 2025
Lesson · 9:14
Course management · 4 steps
Golf Sidekick · Aug 2025
Lesson · 19:14
Green reading · 2 drills · 4 steps
Club Champion · Jun 2022
Lesson · 16:53
Course management
Genevieve Ling · Apr 2025
Lesson · 13:50
Course management
Genevieve Ling · Dec 2024
Lesson · 8:03
Tempo · 2 drills · 3 steps
The Art of Simple Golf · Aug 2025
Lesson · 8:12
Pre shot routine · 2 drills · 3 steps
The Art of Simple Golf · Jul 2025
Lesson · 15:51
Chipping · 5 drills · 4 steps
The Art of Simple Golf · Jun 2025
Interview · 1:02:45
11:30 “Why don't you just try something brand new? Okay, what we tried didn't work.”
Fried Egg Golf · Jan 2026
Interview · 3:37:07
15:22 “If you want to improve your golf game, the best way to improve your golf game is to go serve a prison sentence.”
Fried Egg Golf · Dec 2025
Interview · 3:14:18
47:08 “This isn't a round to be endured. It's a round to embrace.”
Fried Egg Golf · Dec 2025
Interview · 1:41:14
4:48 “It is not a list of the best courses... these are the ones that loom large in the historical period.”
Fried Egg Golf · Dec 2025
Interview · 14:42
1:35 “The amount of play we have and how that affects what we can do and when we can do it is the biggest change.”
Fried Egg Golf · Dec 2025
Interview · 2:04:53
8:53 “Toasty is a complete lunatic. He knows no other way.”
Fried Egg Golf · Dec 2025
Interview · 3:42:20
47:23 “I yelled this is my effing house multiple times.”
Fried Egg Golf · Dec 2025
Interview · 1:49:06
57:21 “I don't owe anyone anything.”
Fried Egg Golf · Dec 2025
From the videos
Ask yourself one specific question before every single shot to simplify decision-making and eliminate 'swing thoughts' that cause tension.
It forces the brain to focus on a concrete objective (target and club selection) rather than internal mechanics, which reduces cortisol and prevents 'paralysis by analysis.'
Focus on specific biomechanical triggers to unlock a repeatable 'Tour Pro' move, which builds the mental confidence that your swing won't disappear under pressure.
When you understand the physical 'why' behind the move, your brain stops searching for a new feel every three holes, leading to long-term consistency.
Bust the 'distance lie' by focusing on efficient rotation rather than raw speed, especially for golfers over 50 who often try to 'manhandle' the ball.
It reduces the mental urge to over-swing, which is the primary cause of 'thin' and 'fat' strikes as we age.
Asked and answered
Strategic changes, like using Mark Crossfield's advice to play for your 'actual' average distance, can show results the very next round. However, emotional habits like not getting angry after a bad shot usually take 4-6 weeks of consistent practice to bake in.
This is a common mistake. You must implement a 'post-shot routine.' Give yourself 10 steps to be frustrated, then 'drop' the shot. Remind yourself that one bad swing is an outlier, not a trend that requires a mechanical overhaul.
No. The mental game is entirely between your ears. However, using a GPS or laser rangefinder to confirm your real distances can help support the strategic side of your mental game.
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