The Podcast highlights the importance of a mental routine after every golf shot. Positive self-talk and letting go of past shots are crucial for focusing on the next one. Negative thoughts and dwelling on mistakes hinder performance. The focus should be on the feel of the swing, not on its mechanics. Physical posture often reflects one's inner mindset. A positive post-shot routine builds confidence.

The mental post-shot routine influences golf performance by shaping the thoughts and emotions a golfer experiences after each shot. The content and timing of this self-talk directly affect the next shot and, more broadly, the entire round. Negative self-talk after a poor shot can manifest in negative body language, such as a lowered head and slumped shoulders.

The post-shot routine lasts as long as one continues to dwell on the shot or carries the associated feelings of anger, frustration, or excitement, along with the corresponding body posture. For instance, if you're putting on the sixth green but still thinking about the drive you hit into the trees earlier on the sixth hole, this lingering focus on the drive will disrupt your concentration on the putt

The post-shot routine should be positive. Before the next shot, thoughts should not dwell on mechanics but instead focus on the feel of the swing.

Post-shot thoughts can either support and build confidence or undermine it.

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