Why You Don’t Need More Swing Thoughts - Louis Ross from Connect Sports Psychology

<p><strong>Follow the podcast: @linkedbygolfpodcast</strong><br><strong>Follow Louis: @connectsportpsych</strong></p><p>This week I’m joined by sports psychologist <strong>Louis Ross</strong> to explore the mental side of golf — and how we can make sports psychology genuinely practical out on the course.</p><p>Louis talks about taking sports psychology <strong>“from class to grass”</strong>, moving beyond theory and actually practising the mental skills we need when the pressure arrives.</p><p>We discuss managing expectations, why trying to eliminate negative thoughts can actually make things harder, dealing with nerves and pressure, and Louis’ <strong>“register, release, refocus”</strong> approach to getting your attention back onto the shot in front of you.</p><p>We also get into pre-shot routines, commitment, the mental traps of <em>“I have to”</em> and <em>“I can’t”</em>, why match play can create a completely different mindset, and why sports psychology isn’t something reserved for elite players.</p><p>Plenty of practical ideas in this one that any golfer can take onto the course.</p><p>🎧 <strong>Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and YouTube.</strong></p><p><strong>Instagram:</strong><br>Louis — @connectsportpsych<br>Linked By Golf — @linkedbygolfpodcast</p><p></p>