Matt Wallace | Ep/063

Unlike many professional golfers who start practicing and playing at a very young age, Matt Wallace didn’t take it seriously until later in life. He is a four-time European Tour winner who went from being ranked 1200 in the world to the top 25. What are Matt’s keys to success? Intense drive, hunger, and desire for excellence.

Topics:

Tiger Parents vs PE Teachers: Matt’s parents gave him the opportunity to try everything

Diverse Interest: Tempered aspirations because he knew others played golf better

Instruction History: Stepping stones of hand/eye coordination from Cricket and other sports

Technical Side vs. Mental Strength: Matt’s golf wasn’t great but he strived for success

Grass is greener? After moving to America to play college golf, Matt returned to England

Reaction to Challenge: Turning point in Matt’s career was a change in his technique

Relatable Road Map: Different coaching approaches produce results

Competition: Worry about your own game, they’re not here to watch you

Pinch Me Moment: Astounding scoring average and win %

Get it in Gear: Winning is a skill that requires learning

Advice to Aspiring Players:

Surround yourself with support system

Be positive, confident, and aggressive

Practice and put yourself under pressure

Mindset: Adjust goals when things aren’t going as planned

What does ‘Best Matt’ look like?

Links and Resources:

Matt Wallace on Twitter

https://twitter.com/mattsjwallace?lang=en

Altus Performance

https://altusperformance.com/

Altus Performance on Twitter

https://twitter.com/teamaltus

Altus Performance on Instagram

https://instagram.com/altusperformance

Altus Performance on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Altus-Performance-110002632382928/

Tiger Woods

https://tigerwoods.com/

Tom Lewis

https://www.pgatour.com/players/player.35104.tom-lewis.html

Rory McIlroy

https://www.pgatour.com/players/player.28237.rory-mcilroy.html

Daniel Willett

https://www.pgatour.com/players/player.32139.danny-willett.html

Lee Westwood

https://www.pgatour.com/players/player.20396.lee-westwood.html

Inbee Park

https://www.lpga.com/players/inbee-park/82866/overview

Webb Simpson

https://www.pgatour.com/players/player.29221.webb-simpson.html

Matt Belsham

https://uk.linkedin.com/in/matthew-belsham-47189369

David McNeilly

https://uk.linkedin.com/in/david-mcneilly-49365a38

Alps Tour

https://alpstourgolf.com/

European Tour

https://www.europeantour.com/

PGA Tour

https://www.pgatour.com/

U.S. Open

https://www.usopen.com/

Total Golf Trainer

https://totalgolftrainer.com/

Tweets/Quotes:

“My parents were amazing. They never forced me to do anything, just gave me the opportunity to try everything.”

“I had that mentality of ‘I’m going to do whatever it takes to win.’”

“I wanted to be around people who would make me better.”

Sunday was always golf. No matter what.

Swing Thoughts: Start loving your own swing and your own game.