Exhibitions

Mind of Golf at ArtMUC from October 23 to 25

Ralf List ·

Mind of Golf at ArtMUC from October 23 to 25

The HELLIGKEIT Gallery is showcasing “Mind of Golf” at this year’s ArtMUC from October 23–25. Come join us to experience Ralf List’s large-scale golf art up close and meet the artist in person. To schedule a private meeting at the event, please send an email to: info@mindofgolf.com 

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Ralf List at the tee, his gaze briefly drawn to the water hazard in the background

Golf Psychology ·

Don't Think About the Water: Why Avoiding It Has the Opposite Effect

A psychologist asked participants not to think about a white bear for five minutes. The results also explain why the ball so often lands exactly where you least want it to.
Ralf List digs his feet into the sand of a bunker before taking his swing

Golf Psychology ·

Pre-Shot Routines: How Pros Use Rituals to Cope with Pressure

From a purely physical standpoint, three waggles don't change the swing at all. Nevertheless, data from the European Tour shows why the step taken before the swing matters more than you might think.
Ralf List at the first tee; two golfers are watching him in the background

Golf Psychology ·

The First Swing: Why Other People's Stares Are More Stressful Than the Swing Itself

Technically speaking, the first swing is often the easiest. Still, that's when your hand shakes the most—because of the people waiting nearby, not because of the swing itself.