Weekly Sport Psychology Support Programme at a Golf Tournament
- Dr Paul McCarthy
- Aug 26
- 3 min read
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
This comprehensive sport psychology support program is designed to provide professional golfers (up to four) with optimal mental performance strategies throughout the tournament week. The program includes pre-competition preparation, daily tournament support, and post-round debriefing sessions.
DAY-BY-DAY PROGRAM
MONDAY: ARRIVAL & COURSE FAMILIARIZATION
Morning (9:00-11:00): Individual arrival meetings (30 min each)
Tournament goal-setting
Preliminary mental assessment
Week planning and scheduling
Afternoon (1:00-5:00): Practice round walking support
Course strategy development
On-course visualization exercises
Identifying potential pressure points
Evening (6:00-7:30): Group workshop: “Course Management Strategy”
Mental mapping of the course
Decision-making processes
Contingency planning
TUESDAY: PRACTICE & PREPARATION
Morning (7:00-9:00): One-on-one pre-practice sessions (30 min each)
Individualized pre-shot routine refinement
Focus and concentration training
Midday (10:00-2:00): Practice round walking support
Real-time strategy adjustment
In-the-moment coaching
Late Afternoon (3:00-5:00): Individual mental skills sessions
Stress management techniques
Customized visualization exercises
Performance anxiety reduction
WEDNESDAY: PRO-AM DAY
Morning (6:30-8:30): Pre-Pro-Am preparation
Social pressure management
Maintaining practice quality with amateurs
Energy conservation strategies
Daytime (9:00-3:00): Pro-Am rotation support
Transitioning between social and performance mindsets
Maintaining focus despite distractions
Evening (4:00-6:00): Final preparation workshop
Tournament mindset activation
Sleep optimization techniques
Nutrition and hydration planning
THURSDAY: ROUND 1
Early Morning (Varies): Pre-round activation sessions
Customized warm-up routines (60 min before tee time)
Arousal regulation techniques
Final mental preparation
During Play: On-course support at strategic holes
Brief check-ins at designated course locations
Body language and emotional regulation reminders
Post-Round (Within 90 min of finish): Debrief sessions
Round analysis and emotional processing
Recovery protocols
Next-day strategy adjustments
FRIDAY: ROUND 2
Early Morning (Varies): Pre-round activation sessions
Cut-line pressure management (if applicable)
Refocusing techniques
Weather adaptation strategies (if needed)
During Play: On-course support at strategic holes
Maintaining present-focus under pressure
Adaptation coaching for changing conditions
Post-Round (Within 90 min of finish):
Performance review
Cut-making celebration or processing (as applicable)
Weekend preparation or tournament conclusion protocols
SATURDAY: ROUND 3
Early Morning (Varies): Pre-round activation sessions
Moving day strategy
Opportunity-focused mindset training
Media preparation for contenders
During Play: On-course support at strategic holes
Leaderboard management strategies
Pressure point intervention
Post-Round (Within 90 min of finish):
Final round preparation
Sleep and recovery enhancement
Contention or improvement goal setting
SUNDAY: FINAL ROUND
Early Morning (Varies): Pre-round activation sessions
Final round mindset installation
Pressure normalization techniques
Process-focus reinforcement
During Play: On-course support at strategic holes
Critical moment management
Finish strong protocols
Post-Tournament (Within 2 hours of finish):
Tournament debrief
Emotional processing
Next event transition planning
COSTING BREAKDOWN OF SPORT PSYCHOLOGY SUPPORT
PROFESSIONAL FEES
Lead Sport Psychologist: £1,500/day × 7 days = £10,500
ACCOMMODATION & TRAVEL
Accommodation: £250/night × 7 nights × 1 rooms = £1750
Flights: £800/person × 1 staff = £800
Meals and incidentals: £50/day × 7 days × 1 staff = £350
NOTES
This program assumes support for 4 professional golfers.
Pricing reflects the high-level expertise required for elite professional tournaments.
Travel costs may vary based on tournament location.
Program can be scaled up or down based on number of players and specific requirements.
Payment terms: 50% deposit required 14 days prior to tournament week, remaining 50% due upon completion.
