By: Amirah Stamper- Xquisite Marketing
It’s time to look beyond your swing and equipment, transitioning focus towards a vastly underestimated field in golf – the power of the mind. This is the idea at the heart of the revolutionary Mental Performance Golf Academy (MPGA), founded by Dr. Mat Park.
How often do we, as golfers, acknowledge that the battle isn’t merely on the field, but within ourselves? Dr. Mat, a passionately driven golfer, understood this colossal facet of golf when his dreams of joining the PGA Tour stumbled.
In his early golfing days, Dr. Mat was no stranger to the frustrations that come with the sport. He lost his division 1 scholarship and found his performance steadily slump, despite countless hours practicing shots and working in the gym. Competitions were an even bigger mental war zone, fraught with self-doubt and anxiety.
The turning point for Dr. Mat was the discovery of sport psychology. Through this crucial shift in perspective, he realized that the real combatants were his own thoughts and emotions. Harnessing sport psychology turned into a revolutionary moment for Dr. Mat, sparking a change that transformed not only his game but also his life trajectory.
Embarking on a journey of learning, Dr. Mat acquired both a master’s and doctorate in sport and clinical psychology. As a professor in California, he found a new purpose – guiding others to master their mental prowess and enhance their performance in golf. Driven by his experiences and perseverance, he founded the MPGA.
Dr. Mat Park asserts, “I believe these mental skills are essential in today’s game. I want to share this with you, with coaches, with players, with anyone who’s ever felt stuck like I did.”
The MPGA is built on four sturdy pillars that aim to imbue a holistic approach to golf within its students: Mind Over Matter, Progress Over Perfection, Grit and Grace, and Awareness and Acceptance. Each one caters to a core element of the mind game, whether it’s controlling emotions under pressure, adopting a growth mindset, building resilience, or promoting self-awareness.
A testament to Dr. Mat’s dedication to democratizing mental readiness among golfers is the MPGA Membership. This comprehensive package meets all the golfing mental training requirements offering regular group sessions, a private MPGA community membership, and an extensive library of mental skills podcasts and videos.
Add-on services such as Personalized 1:1 Coaching (in bundles of six sessions), Monthly Podcast Subscriptions and a Discovery Session with Assessment and 40-Minute Consultation are also available to give golfers a well-rounded holistic training experience.
Launching a splendid year in 2024, the academy is offering a 30-day trial promotion. So, whether you’re a newbie still learning the ropes of focus or an experienced golfer seeking to control your anxiety under pressure, the doors of MPGA are always open. You can sign up to become a member today at www.mpgagolf.com.
To sum it up, MPGA is no ordinary golf academy. It’s a sanctuary which empowers you to focus on your mind’s performance as much as your golf swing.
With MPGA, you’re not just signing up to be a better golfer; you’re signing up to overcome your self-doubt, manage your emotions, build resilience, and ultimately become a better, more fulfilled person.
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