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ELITE GOLF PSYCHOLOGY & MENTAL COACHING

Master the 6 Inches Between Your Ears.

Golf is a game of recovery, not perfection. Dr. John F. Murray—a licensed psychologist and sports psychologist—helps golfers from the PGA and LPGA tours to elite juniors develop the mental toughness needed to thrive under pressure. Based in North Palm Beach, just minutes from the golf mecca of Wellington and Jupiter, Dr. Murray provides a scientific blueprint for lower scores via 100% virtual coaching.


1. Eliminating the “Yips” and Performance Blocks

The “Yips” are not a physical twitch; they are a neurological and psychological breakdown. Dr. Murray utilizes advanced clinical and sports psychology techniques to help players identify the root cause of performance blocks and regain a fluid, natural stroke.

2. The Pre-Shot Routine: Your Mental Armor

A true routine is a psychological trigger that filters out environmental distractions and shifts the brain from “analytical mode” to “execution mode.” This is the hallmark of every major champion.

3. Staying in the “Present Hole”

Dr. Murray teaches the Process-Over-Outcome methodology, ensuring that your focus remains entirely on the current shot—the only one you can actually control.

The Science of the Mental Game

Why Mental Coaching Matters in Golf In a sport where a single fraction of an inch at impact determines the difference between a birdie and a hazard, mental discipline is the only constant. Dr. Murray’s approach is not just “positive thinking”—it is a clinical application of sports psychology designed to sharpen:

  • Arousal Regulation: Keeping your heart rate in the “Prime Zone” during a pressure-packed Sunday back nine.

  • Focus Endurance: Maintaining high-level concentration for 4.5 hours, avoiding the “mental fatigue” that leads to late-round bogeys.

  • Cognitive Reframing: Viewing a difficult lie or a bad break as a challenge to be solved rather than a disaster to be endured.

Who This Is For:

  • Tour Professionals: Looking for that 1% edge to move up the leaderboard.

  • Elite Juniors: Preparing for the mental rigors of collegiate and professional play.

  • Amateurs & Executive Golfers: Tired of “losing their head” and wanting to enjoy the game with a repeatable, professional mindset.


Dr. Murray provides all services 100% virtually via Phone or Zoom to accommodate players on tour worldwide.


READY TO ELEVATE YOUR GAME?

Stop letting mental errors dictate your scorecard. Contact Dr. John F. Murray today to schedule your initial consultation.

Call: 561-596-9898

Email: johnfmurray@mindspring.com

Serving golfers in North Palm Beach, Wellington, and worldwide via Phone and Zoom.

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