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This research was conducted with the purpose of providing the basic document on the effectiveness of psychological skills training on professional golfers. The researchers conducted 8 week psychological skills training on skilled golfers preparing to be professional golfers, analyzed the changes in their psychological states before and after the training and measured their performances. 1. Changes in the psychological state The change in the level of Challenging Spirit during the 8 week training indicated no difference in the training results between the training group and the control group. The change in the level of Imagery, Self-confidence, and Concentration after the 8 weeks training showed meaningful difference and indicated the higher levels for the training group. The change in the level of Arousal Score during the 8 week training showed not significant in the training group in comparison with the control group. 2. Performances The changes in the number of strokes after 8 weeks training showed statistically meaningful difference between the training group and control group. And verification between groups after 8 weeks also showed a statistically meaningful difference. Among potential internal/external factors which affect golf performance, psychological factors are considered to be the most critical elements on overall golf performance for both skilled and unskilled golfers. And this requires an effective training method for psychological skills. In addition, psychological skills training programs to meet the needs of both skilled and unskilled players need to be systematically developed and applied.