Research foundation

MyGolfBrain is built on established research in motor learning, perception–action science, and performance neuroscience.

The principles presented throughout this platform are grounded in scientific work from leading researchers in these fields.

Motor Learning & Skill Acquisition

Gibson, J.J. (1979). The Ecological Approach to Visual Perception.

Davids, K., Button, C., & Bennett, S. (2008). Dynamics of Skill Acquisition: A Constraints-Led Approach.

Schmidt, R.A. (1975). A Schema Theory of Discrete Motor Skill Learning.

Newell, K.M. (1986). Constraints on the Development of Coordination.

Attentional Focus & Performance

Wulf, G. (2013). Attentional Focus and Motor Learning: A Review. International Review of Sport and Exercise Psychology.

Wulf, G., Höß, M., & Prinz, W. (1998). Instructions for Motor Learning: Differential Effects of Internal Versus External Focus of Attention.

Performance Under Pressure

Masters, R.S.W. (1992). Knowledge, Knerves and Know-How: The Role of Explicit Versus Implicit Knowledge in the Breakdown of a Complex Motor Skill Under Pressure.

Beilock, S.L., & Carr, T.H. (2001). On the Fragility of Skilled Performance: What Governs Choking Under Pressure?

Neuroscience & Performance

Hatfield, B.D., Haufler, A.J., Hung, T.M., & Spalding, T.W. (2004). Electroencephalographic Studies of Skilled Psychomotor Performance.

Klimesch, W. (1999). EEG Alpha and Theta Oscillations Reflect Cognitive and Memory Performance.

Quiet Eye

Vickers, J.N. (1996, 2007, 2009). Quiet Eye research and visual control in sport.

Vickers, J.N. (2009). Perception, cognition, and decision training: The quiet eye in action.

Vine, S.J., Moore, L.J., & Wilson, M.R. (2011). Quiet Eye Training Facilitates Competitive Putting Performance in Elite Golfers.

Walters-Symons, R.M. et al. (2017). The quiet eye supports performance in golf putting.

He, Q. et al. (2024). Quiet eye training improves golf putting performance under pressure.

Klostermann, A. & Moeinirad, S. (2020+). Quiet Eye and attentional control in sport.

MyGolfBrain Applied Research

MyGolfBrain EEG-based performance research conducted in collaboration with the Cerebrum Foundation and academic institutions in Sweden.

Interpretation & Application

The research referenced on this platform represents well-established principles within motor learning, neuroscience, and performance science.

At MyGolfBrain, our role is not to present academic theory in isolation, but to translate these principles into practical systems that can be applied on the golf course.

This means simplifying complex concepts, focusing on what is relevant for performance, and integrating insights from both scientific research and real-world application.

The goal is not theoretical completeness - The goal is usable performance.