Mental Game Skills Assessment
Your Mental Game GPA
These questions help identify your strengths and weaknesses. Grade yourself 0 to 4 on each one, 4 being great (A) and 0 being terrible (F). Add detail where you feel it helps. Your GPA is the total divided by 29, and each section total shows where you are strong and where to focus.
I. Handling Poor Shots or Poor Play
1. When I am not playing my best golf I know how to get the best out of myself
2. I know how to let go of poor play and keep my focus on the next shot
3. I keep calm and relaxed after my bad shots
4. I have an effective way to analyze my matches so I take the learning and build my confidence
5. I have an effective post shot routine that enables me to be in the best state for my next shot
II. Confidence
1. I am confident in my ability to play well in competition
2. I remain confident in my golf game even after a couple of poor rounds
3. I know how to use my mind and body to boost my confidence while competing
4. I am good at grinding out a round when I am not playing my best golf
5. My golfing confidence is not affected when I play the first 3-4 holes poorly
III. Composure Under Pressure
1. When playing in important matches I play my best golf
2. I stay relaxed and focused when finishing off a close match
3. I know how to get myself into the best state when in pressure situations
4. I play well when I have a putt to win on the 18th hole
5. I am rarely negatively affected by nerves or tension while competing
IV. Focus and Concentration
1. I am always able to let go of my score and stay focused on each shot as it comes
2. I am not affected by comfort zones; I just play and feel open to shooting a new best score at any time
3. I do not get affected by distractions around me and am able to stay focused on my golf game
4. I am not affected by how well my playing partners play. I just play my own game
5. I am not affected by shots over bunkers or water. I know how to focus on the target only
V. The Power of Routines
1. I have a clear and effective pre-shot routine that includes a strong mental component
2. I have specific pre shot routines for driving, chipping and putting
3. My practice sessions have a clear purpose and really help me to improve all aspects of my game
4. I know that I use my pre shot routine consistently for all 18 holes
5. I use a pre-match warm up routine that prepares me to be in the best state on the first tee
VI. Your Commitment Level
1. I am ready, willing and able to discover how I can improve my golf mental game
2. I really believe that improving my mental game skills will make a significant improvement to my overall golf game
3. I am ready to invest the time and resources it takes to greatly improve my mental game and therefore my playing potential and my handicap
4. I am open to working with a mental game coach so I can fast track my mental game skills
