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Don't Beat Yourself

Jack Nicklaus' wise words

"Early in my career I learnt a huge lesson. Don't beat yourself. There will always be others who may beat you. But whatever you do, don't beat yourself."

Supported by the EGU

Supported by the EWGA

Welcome to Golf Mind

Welcome to Golf Mind, a site designed for players, coaches, psychologists and golf enthusiasts who would like to further their knowledge of the application of psychological skills in golf.

The site also provides details of the work of Dr. Brian Hemmings (see biography under Golfmind Team), including his best selling golf book and cd (see details under Winning Mind).

Golf Mind also organise events where the best sport psychologists and leading PGA coaches advise on how to improve the mental aspects of golf. The speakers have experience in working with top professionals on the men's and women's European Tours and with leading UK amateurs. Three hugely successful conferences have been hosted since 2002.

The new Masterclasses in Sport and Golf Psychology provided for Psychology professionals have been Approved by the British Psychological Society Learning Centre for the purposes of Continuing Professional Development (CPD)

Testimonials

Chris Wood European Tour Rookie of the Year 2009; "Since I started working with Brian in 2003 as part of the Gloucestershire junior team my game has transformed through the national amateur ranks and now onto the European tour. In almost 6 years of work together we have covered many areas in my mental game and many of the things worked on were used in the Open at Royal Birkdale to be able to picture myself on the 1st tee in my first major, probably the hardest shot I have ever had to hit mentally. It turned out to be one of my best of the tournament!"

Danny Willett European Tour Professional; R&A World No.1 Ranked Amateur 2008 GB & I Walker Cup 2007 "When Brian and I work together it mostly consists of talking about how I can compete more effectively. We also discuss my process goals, because these are the things that I can control, and then I trust the results will come. Staying in the present and going through the same processes over and over again."

Becky Brewerton Ladies European Tour Professional; Spanish Open Winner 2009 Solheim Cup Team 2009 "I have only been working with Brian for the last six months but in that time he has made a huge impact on my game. My first session with him came the week before I won the Spanish Open and it was no coincidence that it helped me to winning the event. I’m looking forward to continued work with Brian over the next few years and feel he is helping me take my game to another level."

Paul Waring European Tour Professional "I've worked with Brian for over eight years now since I was an England boy golfer. He has always explained the importance of planning, routines, self assessment and goal setting. It's something we all need so we can see ourselves progress and therefore gain confidence from."

Seve Benson European Tour Professional; 2-Time Challenge Tour Winner 2008 "I have worked with Brian since I was 15 and on an England Boys Squad. Endless respect for him. A truly great person. A big help to my success."

Sam Hutsby European Tour Professional; GB & I Walker Cup 2009 ''I've been working with Brian for the past 6 years now, and he has giving me so much confidence in my game! He has taught me how to prepare well for major tournaments and how to deal with unexpected situations on the course which have helped me get the best out of my rounds and these have made me a much more consistent player. I have used some of Brian's drills in my putting and we have both seen it improve dramatically! Brian is a fantastic guy to get along with and you feel as if you can tell him anything…. which is what a sport psychologist is about!"

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Golf Mind Diary ... latest

New Book

Sun 13th Dec 09

Brian Hemmings has just released another book for sport psychologists. See http://www.bpsshop.org.uk/Counselling-Skills-Handbook-for-the-Sport-Psychologist-P944.aspx

Sport psychologist now a 'protected' title

Thu 6th Aug 09

Check the Health Professions Council website to see if you are working with a qualified psychologist.

From the 1st July 2009, legislation has been introduced to protect members of the public when using individuals for psychological services. This means that only practitioners with suitable qualifications and training will be able to use the title sport psychologist. This new legislation will make it easier for golfers and coaches to select who to work with.

New Book Release

Fri 5th Jun 09

Brian Hemmings has just released another book ''Applied Sport Psychology: A Case-Based Approach'' aimed at students undergoing training in sport psychology.

Applied Sport Psychology: A Case-Based Approach

Golfmind support new Golf Performance Academy

Wed 26th Nov 08

Golfmind have begun a 2 year programme of support for aspiring professionals at the Derby Golf Performance Academy run by Ex-England Performance Director Nigel Furniss.

Brian and Adam present at PGA national conference

Wed 14th May 08

Brian Hemmings and Adam Nicholls presented at the PGA National Teaching and Coaching Conference at the Ricoh Stadium, Coventry on May 6/7, 2008. The sessions on the psychology of golf putting and coping strategies in international junior golfers met with excellent feedback.

Other speakers included top USA coach Chuck Cook, Sir Clive Woodward and Dr Paul Hurrion.

Brian Speaking at PGA

2010 Masterclasses

2 and 4-Day Masterclasses in Sport & Golf Psychology Autumn 2010