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Addressing:

The Yips

That involuntary twitch or freeze that hijacks your putting stroke or short game, where your hands seem to act independently of your brain. Golfers describe it as losing control of their own body over three-foot putts they've made thousands of times, creating a terrifying disconnect between intention and execution that can end careers.

How The Motivator Can Conquer the Yips in Golf

Posted on November 30, 2025 ~ min read
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For: The Motivator athletes in Golf
Focus: Session Notes - The Yips
Read Time: ~9 min
Session Notes November 30, 2025
Profile: The Motivator
Sport: Golf
Challenge: The Yips

You've heard it before. The yips strike golfers who can't handle pressure. They're soft. They lack mental toughness. This belief has circulated through clubhouses for decades, and it's completely wrong.

In golf, the yips represent an involuntary movement disorder affecting fine motor control during short game execution. Your hands twitch. Your wrists freeze. Three-foot putts become impossible obstacles. Externally motivated athletes like The Motivator iconThe Motivator (ESTC) are actually more susceptible because they process performance through achievement metrics and recognition systems that amplify the stakes of every stroke.

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Vladimir Novkov

M.A. Social Psychology | ISSA Elite Trainer | Expert in Sport Psychology for Athlete Development

My mission is to bridge the gap between mind and body, helping athletes and performers achieve a state of synergy where peak performance becomes a natural outcome of who they are.

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