Golf is especially stressful , says sports psychologist Victor Thompson . Thompson says negative thoughts on the golf course can make you tense and frustrated , giving you an adrenaline rush that can affect your swing and timing . Thompson says that it can be even tougher playing with your friends . " You have to keep in mind the fact that you are not just competing against yourself but also other people who may be better than you at golf and Stress may be bad for you , but golf can still be good for your health .
Golf is especially stressful , says sports psychologist Victor Thompson . Thompson says that it can be even tougher playing with your friends . " You have to keep in mind the fact that you are not just competing against yourself but also other people who may be better than you at golf and Stress may be bad for you , but golf can still be good for your health .