The Mental Golf Show

277: Alex Fortey - Why Do We Make Golf So Complicated?


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I had the pleasure of hosting Alex Fortey on the podcast. Alex is a content creator with over 300,000 subscribers on YouTube (The Art of Simple Golf). He's a pro golfer with some very strong opinions on the golf industry and golf instruction, and has some very honest takes on how to make golf simpler.

Some of the topics we cover:

  • The Complexity of Golf Instruction
  • Understanding the Disconnect in Golf Performance
  • The Importance of Setup in Golf
  • Simplifying Golf: The Art of Simple Golf
  • The Psychological Aspects of Golf
  • Overcoming Fear and Embracing Authenticity
  • The Journey of Improvement in Golf
  • The Pursuit of Perfection in Golf
  • The Role of Expectations in Performance
  • Finding Joy in the Game of Golf
  • The Impact of External Perceptions
  • The Power of a Simple Checklist
  • Reducing Variables for Better Performance
  • The Balance of Enjoyment and Competition
  • Future Goals and the Fear of Failure
  • Alex Fortey's YouTube channel: The Art of Simple Golf

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