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The Undefeated – by Michael A Fletcher – May 17, 2019 – What can Tiger Woods do for an encore? When he won the Masters Tournament last month, it was both a commanding performance and one of the greatest comebacks in sports history. Comebacks are important in sports, and sports psychology, and Dr. John F. […]
By Dr. John F. Murray – March 13, 2019 – I’m often asked what the most demanding sport mentally is and my answer is always “golf.” The types of demands placed upon a golfer define the fact that managing thoughts, feelings, and sensations are essential while the potential distractions are immense. The brain must figure […]
London Independent – Steve Connor – July 20, 2010 – The strategy employed by golfer Louis Oosthuizen demonstrates the growing importance of mental techniques in the field of competitive sport A small red spot on the glove of golfer Louis Oosthuizen is credited with playing a critical role in his winning of The Open Championship […]
Sports psychology feature on Dr. John F Murray below: Palm Beach Daily News – April 10, 2010 – John Nelander – When their tennis skills are tumbling, or their slice is careening out of control on the golf course, most people think of three solutions: practice, practice and more practice. But there’s a mental aspect […]
Los Angeles Daily News – Jill Painter – December 12, 2009 – Sports Psychology Commentary – Let’s forgive Tiger Woods already. ‘Tis the season of giving, and Woods could use a hearty dose of forgiveness. It’s not to condone the litany of mistakes he made. Not a chance. But he didn’t kill anyone, did he? […]
Dr. Murray works with lots of pro and amateur golfers to help them improve their mental games and we all know how important that is in this wonderful sport. Stay tuned as this page is under develoment
Bergen County Record – Jun 13, 2005 – Greg Mattura – You’re at the first tee, preparing for the swing that will set the tone for the entire round, perhaps the entire day. If it’s in the fairway, it means a good round, and probably a good day. You take a quick peek behind to […]