The Spotlight Effect In Golf
Many golfers often find themselves preoccupied with concerns about how they are perceived by others, a common and potentially paralyzing worry. This phenomenon is recognized as The Spotlight Effect, a psychological tendency wherein individuals overestimate the extent to which others notice their actions, behaviors, and appearance. In my own experiences as well as observing fellow golfers, I’ve witnessed the impact of this psychological quirk and delved into the associated research.