#31 Psychology in Golf - Dr. Will McConn-Palfreyman
From Slice of PIE by Pete Jackson
November 17, 2024 · 1h 0m · Episode 31
About this episode
Dr. Will McConn Palfreyman discusses the role of psychology in golf and his work with various sports organizations.
In the fourth Slice of PIE of 2024, we get the pleasure of speaking to Dr. Will McConn Palfreyman, Head of Psychology at Scottish Golf, and lecturer in Sport Psychology at the University of Sterling. A chartered sport & exercise psychologist through the British Psychological Society – Will has worked with a number of sporting organisations including sportscotland Institute of Sport, Scottish Golf, Scottish Cycling, the Scottish Rugby Union, Racing Welfare, the National Trainers Federation...
People in this episode
Host: Pete Jackson
Guest: Dr. Will McConn Palfreyman
Topics covered
- psychology
- golf
- sport psychology
- sports organizations
- mental performance
Keywords
- psychology
- golf
- sport psychology
- mental performance
- Scottish Golf
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Scottish Golf, University of Sterling, sportscotland Institute of Sport, Scottish Cycling, Scottish Rugby Union, Racing Welfare, National Trainers Federation
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