The CSGA Links Vol 6 Issue 3 July, 2018 | Page 34

The Mindful Golfer By Dr. Josh Brant, Clinical Psychologist and Sports Performance The Secret to Confidence Listen to the greatest golfer of all time “Confidence is believing in your own ability, knowing what you have to do to win. My confidence was developed through preparation.” Jack Nicklaus J ack Nickaus knew that in competition psychological skills are paramount. And paramount among them is confidence. If we have it, we tend to succeed. If we don’t, circumstances throw us