Why does your best golf disappear when it matters?
You’ve probably experienced this:
You play well for a few holes… then something changes.
Not dramatically — just subtly.
You start trying a little harder.
You become more aware of the swing.
You try to protect the good score.
And the shots that felt natural a few holes earlier suddenly feel forced.
Strangely, nothing in your technique has actually changed.
Most inconsistency isn’t technical
Many golfers improve their swing — but never stabilise their game.
Because performance isn’t just movement.
It’s decision, attention and reaction.
Your best shots usually happen when you’re clear and committed.
Your worst often appear when you’re trying to control the outcome.
That’s why range sessions don’t always transfer to the course.
There are patterns to this
Golfers tend to fall into recognisable performance patterns:
Some think too much at the wrong time
Some doubt their decisions
Some react emotionally to outcomes
Each leads to a different kind of inconsistency — but the experience feels the same:
“I know I can play better than this, I just can’t make it show up.”
Before trying to fix anything, it helps to understand which pattern is affecting you.
A short self-diagnosis
The questionnaire below takes around two minutes.
It doesn’t analyse your swing —
it identifies what most influences your performance on the course.
At the end you’ll see the pattern that most closely matches your experience and the next step to stabilise your golf.
Take the Performance Self-Diagnosis →
If you would prefer to talk directly instead, you can book a session here.