I am a chartered Sports Psychologist

I Specialise in Golf Psychology

Hello everybody my name is Dr John Pates, I am a BPS Chartered  Sports psychologist with a career spanning over two decades. Since 2002, I have dedicated my expertise to the PGA Golf Tour, where I have had the privilege of guiding top golfers such as Ian Woosnam, Darren Clarke, Thomas Bjorn, Graham McDowell, Paul Broadhurst, Stephen Gallacher, Matt Fitzpatrick, Jean Van de Velde, Philip Price, Bradley Dredge, and many others to tournament victories, world championships and Major championships. 

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 One of the highlights of my career was serving as the psychologist at the 2014 Ryder Cup at Gleneagles, contributing to one of the most memorable victories in golf history.

I am also an accomplished author, having written several books focusing on performance psychology. My works, including the widely recognized “How to Achieve Greatness”, which encapsulate the frameworks I have developed over the years to help individuals and teams reach their highest potential. These frameworks are theoretical and have been practically applied to achieve remarkable results in golfers from all over the world.

My career is a testament to my commitment to excellence and my passion for helping others achieve greatness. Through my work on the PGA Golf Tour,  I continue to influence and inspire the next generation of high performers around the world.

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