Why Your Golf Game Falls Apart (It’s Not Your Swing)

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If your golf game completely falls apart after a few bad holes, it’s probably not your swing — it’s your mental game.

In this video, I break down 9 mental mistakes that quietly sabotage golfers during a round, based on concepts from Jared Tendler’s new book Everyday Golf Psychology. We cover why consistency is misunderstood, how golfers spiral emotionally after mistakes, why your handicap creates unrealistic expectations, and the hidden mental traps that lead to blow-up holes and frustration.

This isn’t about fake “positive thinking” or pretending golf is 90% mental. Golf is a physical game. But your worst golf? That’s often where mental mistakes do the most damage.

These are the same concepts I’ve used in my own game, my coaching philosophy, and years of studying how golfers actually improve.

Topics covered:

* Why your “C-game” matters more than your A-game
* How emotional spirals destroy rounds
* Why most golfers misunderstand consistency
* The role of fear, pressure, and certainty
* Why distraction hurts performance more than negative thinking
* How unrealistic expectations quietly sabotage confidence
* Why golfers misjudge luck and variance
* The hidden mental mistakes causing double bogeys

If you’ve ever wondered:

* “Why does my golf game suddenly fall apart?”
* “Why can’t I play to my handicap consistently?”
* “Why do I make the same mistakes under pressure?”
* “Why do I feel stuck despite practicing?”

…this video will help you understand what’s really happening.
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My name is Jon Sherman 👋. I'm a best-selling author, PGA Tour coach, and a golfer just like you. I aim to help golfers of all levels lower their scores and enjoy the game more, but without talking about the golf swing. I focus on four topics - expectation management, strategy, practice, and the mental game. I'll share some of my best advice on this channel in an easy-to-understand, actionable format.