Kevin Cotter Golf

26/06/2026

Play from a foundation of preparation and habits rather than fear…

The Self-Sustaining Swing: Using the Confidence Loop to Stay Grounded Under Pressure

The confidence loop is a powerful feedback system: your beliefs shape your behaviors, which shape your outcomes and the story you use to reinforce your mindset.

As a source of resilience, this self-sustaining cycle helps you steady your game by focusing on process-based reinforcement—such as your commitment to a routine—rather than letting a single poor score define your identity.

By mastering how you enter and interpret this loop, you turn confidence from a fleeting mood into a repeatable skill built on the steady evidence of your preparation and discipline.

From the book, The Modern Psychology of Golf, by Kevin Cotter, PGA.

28/05/2026

Today's the day. The Subconscious Swing: How Golf Skills Become Automatic is officially available on Amazon.

Thank you for all the support and Kindle pre-orders; it means a lot more than you know.

This book is rooted in 45 years of teaching and is written for the golfer who has never been taught how learning actually works and how to make golf skills automatic. Most golf instruction stops at "what" and "how." This book reveals "why" and changes everything.

I'm grateful for every golfer who has trusted me with their game. This one's for you. Available now in paperback and Kindle. ⛳

The Subconscious Swing: How Golf Skills Become Automatic

25/05/2026

Ever wonder why a great golf lesson fades by the weekend?

The answer isn't technique — it's how your brain actually learns motor skills.

Your Prefrontal Cortex understands instructions quickly. But it collapses under pressure. Your Motor Network executes automatically and holds up under pressure — but it only encodes through structured repetition, not explanation.

Most golf instruction activates the wrong system for ex*****on.

That's exactly what The Subconscious Swing explores — the science of how golf skills become automatic, and what that means for how you practice and how you play.

Available now on Amazon. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GZQQFTTX

Learn it. Trust it. Play it.

22/05/2026

What everyday golfers can learn from Aaron Rai’s PGA Championship win.

The 108th PGA Championship — featuring a mix of stars and first-time major contenders — ultimately came down to who could limit mistakes under pressure. More: https://easytolearngolf.com/blog/aaron-rai-pga-championship-lessons/

19/05/2026

A wonderful midday surprise! 🚀

"The Subconscious Swing" is officially an Amazon Top New Release in Golf Coaching, and it doesn’t even fully drop until May 28th!

A massive thank you to everyone who has already pre-ordered the Kindle version; paperback drops the same day. The momentum means the world to me! 🙌

If you haven't grabbed a copy yet, pre-order here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GZQQFTTX

07/05/2026

It’s finally happening! ✍️⛳️

As many of you know, I’ve been fascinated by the mental side of performance, how we get out of our own way and let the "subconscious" take over, and this time, making skills become automatic. What started as a series of notes and late-night ideas has finally become a real-life book.

My new book, The Subconscious Swing, is now available for pre-order! It drops on May 28th in both digital and paperback formats.

This has been a massive labor of love. Most golf instruction stops at "what" and "how." This book reveals "why" and changes everything.

Check it out here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GZQQFTTX

I can't wait to hear what you think!

The Subconscious Swing: How Golf Skills Become Automatic

09/04/2026

Cute indeed…

06/04/2026

New book coming this spring: How golf skills become automatic.

https://www.thesubconsciousswing.com/

The Subconscious Swing launches May 2026.

Most golfers are playing the wrong game. They're fighting their own minds, drowning in mechanical swing thoughts, wondering why their range swing never shows up on the course.

30/03/2026

Taming the First Tee: From Panic to Presence ⛳️

Do you ever feel like the fairway shrinks to a tightrope the moment you step onto the first tee?

You aren’t alone. Mastering that opening drive isn't about having a perfect swing—it’s about having a structured mental foundation to survive the "Red Zone."

In our latest masterclass, we dive deep into Kevin Carter’s "First Tee Reset" framework to help you shift from reaction to regulation.

Here are the key takeaways to transform your mental game:
Preparation Starts in the Parking Lot: Rushing artificially spikes your heart rate.

Arrive early, walk slowly, and use the walk to the tee as a mental bridge to leave evaluation behind and enter ex*****on mode.

Trust Your "Subconscious Swing": The range is a rehearsal space, not a clinic. Attempting mechanical fixes minutes before you play is a "system crash" waiting to happen; instead, commit to the swing you brought with you that day.

Plan Your "Smart Miss": Reduce catastrophic pressure by identifying a safe zone where your shot can fail without a penalty.

This shifts your brain from threat avoidance to strategic ex*****on.

Shrink Your World with the "Quiet Eye": Don’t just aim for the fairway. Pick a micro-target—a specific leaf or a discolored branch—to silence internal noise and stabilize your focus.

Flip the Script on Nerves: Those shaking hands and racing heartbeats aren't signs of failure; they are high-octane fuel your subconscious requires to perform at its peak.

Your job isn't to be perfect; it's to start the round with presence over panic.

Watch the full video to learn how to turn your first tee jitters into your greatest competitive advantage.

Stop fighting the course and start trusting your process. 🏌️‍♂️

28/03/2026

🧠 Your swing is ready. Is your mind?

The first tee is where rounds are won or lost — and most golfers have no mental plan for it.

The First Tee Reset is a Mental Game Masterclass built from the principles of The Modern Psychology of Golf — giving you a step-by-step mental routine to start every round with confidence.

🎧 18 minutes. One listen. A completely different first tee.

👉 Get instant access: https://kevincotterpga.gumroad.com/l/first-tee-reset

From Kevin Cotter, PGA — 25+ years coaching golfers of all levels.

Flash Launch Special: $27.00 Today only $10.00The First Tee Reset: A Mental Game MasterclassStop letting the first hole dictate your entire round.As a PGA Professional, I see it every day: a golfer has a great warm-up, but the moment they step onto the first tee, the "jitters" take over. Tension cre...