Golf philosophy (Delayed Gratification) – Learn how to apply delayed gratification to become a better golfer. The marshmallow experiment was a child development experiment that tested a child’s ability to practice delayed gratification. The children that delayed gratification went on to have better academic scores, SAT scores, and eventually land higher-paying jobs. See how you can improve your game by adding in long-term goals and applying delayed gratification to your practice routine. Rather than only focusing on what will cause you to shoot a lower score this weekend, allocate a certain amount of time in your practice routine to work on long-term goals and become a better golfer in the long run.