Mental Game Myths Busted

12 min
Added on February 24, 2026
Is your mental game the only thing standing between you and shooting lower scores?

Most golfers spend countless hours on the range working on their swing but how much time do they spend on their mental approach? And when they do focus on the "mental side," they most likely fall victim to outdated myths and cliches that could actually be hurting their scores.

In this video, Iona Stephen sits down with Dr. Bhrett McCabe to bust some of the most common mental game myths in golf and replace them with actionable strategies you can use during your next round.

Master the 6 inches between your ears and watch your handicap drop.

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