Who would've known that EFT (emotinal freedom technique) is suitable for golfers?  Oh, sure, I have worked with my fair share of greiving, distraught, traumatized, and just plain sad folks...yet, I hadn't thought of tapping to help golfers.  I commonly work with golfers that are great in practice and fall apart at competition.  It is so great to know that tapping away their fears can help keep them in the tournament.  At the level of play these competitive golfers play, the mental game is the only thing that separates.  So, if you have a golf client that laments about the first hole jitters, show him/he how to tap their way into golfing success.

In fact, I am developing a script and mantras specially designed for tournament golfers, utilizing EFT.  If anyone has input, please feel free to share.  I am always open to suggestions.  I know there are a few folks on the internet that specialize in this.  I am not the first one to think of this...what matters is that these nervous golfers have a new chance at success.

It is well known in the hypnosis world that more than not, the presenting problem is most likely not the "real" issue.  I had an opportunity to notice this again today.  I saw a golf professional, teaching and playing for 20 years.  He's good, he has his PGA teaching card and is exempt for many tournaments.  However, no matter how much he practices he still chokes on chipping.  After a thorough intake, it occured to me, that golf is not his issue at all.  His anxiety was so high.  In fact, I could even feel it from across the room.  The golfer has been struggling with many mixed-up feelings and unfortunate situations from his childhood, that is what is causing his anxiety.  He was puzzled when I suggested that we do some forgiveness work and have him rescue his younger self.  Of course, he does not yet understand that being your own best friend will do a multitude of good for anxiety.  He left feeling better.  I look forward to seeing an improvement in his chipping, which was just the symptom that he was presenting.  Thank God for the poor chipping, or who knows when he would actually address his anxiety.

We all know that golf can be a frustrating game, especially for those who have not learned how to use their mind to their advantage.  We all fall prey to many disempowering beliefs...problem is many of us actually believe what we tell ourselves.  If we think that we will miss the putt, then chances are that we will prove ourselves right.  However, if we are willing to alter, shift, if you will, the way that we have looked at things, the way that we believe, then we will find a different outcome, a more pleasant outcome.  The intention of MindLinks, is to show golfers how to change those negative beliefs into empowering thoughts and feelings.  Who knows, you may just make a hole-in-one!

P.S.  I witnessed this myself from a 25 year golf vetran!