Match play places unique psychological demands on golfers, from managing pressure and shifting momentum to making confident decisions under uncertainty. This follow-up to our Solheim Cup psychology series explores how mental imagery can help golfers prepare for competition, build confidence, reset after setbacks, and perform more effectively when every hole counts.

What makes the Solheim Cup such a fascinating psychological challenge? From resetting after mistakes to making high-pressure decisions and performing as part of a team, this blog explores the mental side of one of women's golf's most prestigious events.

What do elite athletes and surgeons have in common? Both perform in environments where precision, timing, and decision-making matter, often under pressure. In these contexts, the ability to prepare effectively for performance is critical. Mental imagery is a well-established psychological skill used by elite athletes to prepare for high stakes performances. Although most commonly associated with athletes, there is increasing interest in how it can be used in other high-perfor