220. 5 INSTANT MENTAL FIXES FOR YOUR MISSED SHORT PUTTING WOES

220. 5 INSTANT MENTAL FIXES FOR YOUR MISSED SHORT PUTTING WOES

From The Golfing Mind by Robin Sieger

April 30, 2026 · 24 min

About this episode

This episode discusses five mental strategies to improve short putting performance in golf.

https://www.siegergolf.com/online-courses There’s nothing in golf quite as frustrating—or as costly—as missed short putts. The kind you know you should make. The kind that linger in your mind long after the round is over. And yet, for most golfers, these misses aren’t about poor technique—they’re about what’s happening mentally in the moment of truth. In this week’s episode of The Golfing Mind, we’re cutting through the noise and going straight to the real issue: your thinking under pressure. Because when you stand over a short putt, it’s not your stroke that breaks down first—it’s your clarity, your commitment, and your belief. Today, I’m sharing five instant mental fixes that you can apply immediately. No swing changes, no complicated routines—just simple, powerful adjustments that will help you putt with more confidence, more freedom, and far greater consistency. We’ll explore how indecision creeps in, why too many thoughts destroy feel, and how your expectations may be quietly working against you. Most importantly, you’ll learn how to bring calm, focus, and total commitment to every short putt you face. Because make no mistake—hole more short putts, and your scores will…

People in this episode

Host: Robin Sieger

Topics covered

  • mental game
  • putting
  • golf psychology
  • confidence
  • pressure
  • performance

Keywords

  • short putts
  • mental fixes
  • golf technique
  • clarity
  • commitment
  • indecision
  • focus

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