The Mental Golf Show

278: Cameron Strachan - Master Golf By Being Lazy and Stupid


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Cameron Strachan was not a name I had heard before this. But when he reached out to me expressing interest in being on the show and shared his book UNF*CK YOUR GOLF BRAIN with me, I gave it a read and I was immediately hooked. I read over half of it in about 30 minutes. It's unlike any golf book I've ever read before. The best way I can describe it is a wakeup call to the golfer who is obsessed with mechanics and swinging "correctly" and looking good on camera. And despite what I've learned over the years I would put myself in that class of golfers. It's a refreshing read, and I encourage you to pick it up.

This conversation with Cameron was equally refreshing. It's crazy to think that someone saying "just be yourself, let it rip, and go play" is controversial, yet it is. And it kind of broke my brain at times. I think you'll like this one.

Here are some of the topics we cover:

  • Balancing Golf and Family Life
  • Freedom in Golf: Letting Go of Control
  • Instruction vs. Coaching: What Actually Helps?
  • Trusting Your Swing
  • Mastery vs. Expertise in Golf
  • Why Simplicity Wins in Golf
  • Performance, Psychology, and Enjoyment
  • What Makes Golf Legends’ Swings Unique
  • Golf as a Journey of Self-Discovery
  • Playing Freely: An Art Form
  • Letting Go Is Harder Than You Think
  • Giving Yourself Permission to Play Your Game
  • Learning Without Losing the Joy
  • The “Lazy and Stupid” Approach to Golf
  • From Expert to Mastery: The Real Shift
  • Trust and Self-Acceptance on the Course
  • The Radical Idea of Playing Freely
  • Simplifying Your Game, Elevating Your Results
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