Experts in Sport

E57 - 'Choking' and performance under pressure in golf

September 27, 2023 Loughborough University Season 4 Episode 24
Experts in Sport
E57 - 'Choking' and performance under pressure in golf
Show Notes

Professor Karl Steptoe (Sport and Performance Psychology Lead) and Professor Denise Hill (Associate Professor in Sport Psychology, Sport and Exercise Sciences) discuss 'choking' and performance under pressure in golf with host Martin Foster. 

The trio discuss the psychology behind choking as well as ways to manage and prepare for big moments. 

Timestamps 


00:00 - 09:19 - Introductions to Guests, background in Golf and Handicaps

09:20 - 13:56 - “The psychology of golf performance under pressure” 

13:57 - 24:17 - What is Choking?

24:18 - 32:32 - How many people experience choking and is there a way to know?

32:33 - 36:53 - Two pathways to choking

36:54 - 55:10  - How do we prepare and counter choking?

55:11 - 1:00:00 - Final conclusions, thank yous and goodbyes