The Connected Instructor Podcast

Ep. 9 Make Your PRACTICE Effective : Jorge Garcia - Professional Golfer

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In this conversation, Landon and Jorge Garcia discuss their experiences in golf and the mindset required to excel in the sport. They emphasize the importance of preparation, visualization, and decision-making in playing successful rounds. They also discuss the significance of playing for par and making conservative choices on the course. The conversation highlights the challenges and opportunities in professional golf, including the pressure of Monday qualifiers and the limited chances to establish oneself on a tour. Overall, the conversation provides insights into the mental and strategic aspects of the game. In this conversation, Jorge Garcia and Landon discuss the importance of good setup and controllables in golf. They emphasize the need for a simple and consistent practice routine that focuses on technique, skills, and performance. They also highlight the significance of managing expectations and understanding one's tendencies on the golf course. The conversation concludes with a reminder to stay connected and have fun while playing golf.


Takeaways


  • Preparation, visualization, and decision-making are crucial in playing successful rounds of golf.
  • Playing for par and making conservative choices can lead to better scoring opportunities.
  • Professional golf presents challenges, such as Monday qualifiers and limited opportunities to establish oneself on a tour.
  • The best players in the world are skilled at lag putting and hitting shots to the middle of the green.
  • The mental aspect of the game, including self-talk and belief, plays a significant role in performance. Good setup and controllables are crucial in golf.
  • A practice routine should include technique, skills, and performance.
  • Managing expectations and understanding one's tendencies are important on the golf course.
  • Course management and visualization play a key role in playing good golf.
  • Stay connected and have fun while playing golf.



    • Chapters


    00:00 Introduction and Initial Challenges

    03:01 The Complexity of Golf and the Mental Side of the Game

    06:16 Jorge Garcia's Background in Golf

    08:08 The Frustration of Missing Opportunities by One Shot

    10:19 The Importance of Preparation and Visualization

    14:14 Adapting Strategies for Different Courses and Conditions

    20:06 Playing with a C or D Game and Making Adjustments

    23:15 The Benefits of Playing for Par and Making Conservative Choices

    26:01 The Impact of Decision-Making on Scoring

    29:18 The Importance of Par Three Scoring

    32:20 Teetering Between Aggression and Conservatism

    36:10 The Role of Lag Putting and Being a Good Lag Putter

    36:51 The USGA's Setup and the Best Lag Putters in the World

    37:09 The Importance of Good Setup and Controllables in Golf

    50:30 Creating a Consistent Practice Routine

    53:49 Managing Expectations and Understanding Tendencies

    56:06 Course Management and Visualization in Golf

    01:15:45 Stay Connected and Have Fun on the Golf Course


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