Fairway Performance Podcast

77: How To Have A Better Mental Golf Game - With Michael Leonard


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In this episode, Michael and I delve into the importance of mental coaching, including goal setting, stats assessment, and routine development. Learn how to manage your expectations to avoid unnecessary frustration and set yourself up for success.

We'll also cover the crucial role of short game skills in scoring, and how tracking stats with tools like Decade and Arcos Golf can provide valuable insights into your strengths and weaknesses. By understanding your data, you can identify key areas for improvement.

00:00 Introduction and Overview
02:14 Shift in Business Focus: Mental Golf Coaching
05:48 Coaching Approach: Setting Goals, Assessing Stats, and Developing Routines
09:46 Expectation Management: Avoiding Setting Oneself Up for Failure
14:37 The Power of Short Game in Scoring
22:52 The Power of Data and Identifying Areas of Improvement
24:28 The Importance of Driving Distance and Putting
25:58 The Role of Mental Golf and Managing Emotions
28:41 Managing Expectations Based on Statistics
31:40 Setting Realistic Goals Based on Handicap
35:07 The Role of Tempo in the Golf Swing
39:11 Consistency and Dedication for Improvement

You can dive further into the awesome content Michael puts out via these links:

Wicked Smart Golf - Website: www.wickedsmartgolf.com
Wicked Smart Golf - BOOK CLICK HERE  https://amzn.to/3W0UFug
His handle for Youtube, Instagram and Tiktok is @wickedsmartgolf
Check out his youtube channel here

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