Golf Psychology and the Putting Yips: What is the Cause of the Yips – Video

Does your brain freeze up over short putts and you feel as if you are stabbing at the ball at impact? This is what’s called the putting yips. The putting yips feels physical, but is actually a mental game issues usually due to the fear of failure or fear of embarrassment.

Watch this video on how to discover the cause of your yips

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Last Updated on October 13, 2026 by Patrick Cohn

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Patrick Cohn
Mental Performance Coach Dr. Patrick Cohn has helped athletes for over 40 years enhance their performance. Dr. Cohn earned a master's degree in sports psychology from CSUF and a Ph.D. from the University of Virginia, specializing in Applied Sports Psychology. Today, he is the president and founder of Peak Performance Sports, LLC in Orlando, Florida. He's working with Olympic athletes, NFL, NHL, MLB, and professional motocross racers and NASCAR racers.
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