How a Yorkshire Golfer Stopped Bad Holes Ruining His Round

Ever been here? You’re playing steady golf, then one bad shot—a bunker, a slice out of bounds, a three-putt—sends your round into a tailspin. Suddenly, your head’s gone, and by the third hole, your scorecard’s a write-off. That was Dwight, a club golfer from Huddersfield. Solid swing, but one mistake would ruin his day.

The Real Game Changer? His Mindset.

Instead of buying new clubs, Dwight tried something different: solution-focused hypnotherapy and mindset coaching. Here’s what made the difference:

The Stress Bucket

Every negative thought—”what if I mess up?”—fills your brain’s bucket. When it’s full, you can’t focus. Dwight learned to stop filling it with pointless worry and realised that quality sleep (especially REM) is how you empty it overnight.

Imagination Feels Real

Standing over a shot thinking “don’t hit the water” just puts water in your mind’s eye. Dwight learned to picture his target, not his fears—his brain followed suit.

The Reset Button

After a bad shot, Dwight used a simple trigger—a deep breath, a tap on his glove—to reset. “That shot’s done—next one!” It broke the spiral and let him play the next shot fresh.

Did It Work? Just Ask the Lads at Work…

Dwight’s proof came in the office darts competition. He started badly, but instead of crumbling, he used his reset trick, refocused, and came back to win the whole thing. The same mental skills that save a round of golf also win at the oche.

Upgrade Your Mindset, Not Just Your Clubs

Dwight’s story proves your next breakthrough might not come from new kit, but from learning to manage your mind. Like your swing, it’s a skill you can practice and master—on the course, at work, and in life.

If you’re a golfer who dwells on errors, loses confidence after a bad hole, or wants to break the cycle of frustration, it might be time to train your mind, not just your body. Rain or shine, you can reset, refocus, and enjoy your game again.