Welcome back to Day 4 in our series U.S. Open legend Rocco Mediate. Rocco says,“If you come out and expect to get more out of the game than you put into it, you’re going to lose. It’s not going to be any fun. Give the game some respect.” Listen to Rocco’s thoughts on practice, the short game, and setting realistic expectations...

Welcome back to Day 3 in our series U.S. Open legend Rocco Mediate. Rocco says, “I played in the U.S. Open against Tiger. Could Tiger stop me from doing what I was going to do? No. Only I could do that.” Before the playoff, Rocco had just one goal—and it’s probably not the goal you expect…

Welcome back to Day 2 in our series U.S. Open legend Rocco Mediate. Rocco says, “I’m playing at Jack’s tournament, the Memorial. It’s Saturday. Pin’s front left. 12th hole, only 140 yards. I say to my caddie, Pete Bender, ‘What do you like here, Pete? A little 8-iron?’ And Pete says, ‘If there was no water, what would you hit?’” Rocco explains why that question can change your club selection—and your score...

Welcome back to Imagine Golf’s Daily Drive, a daily 3-minute bridge between where we are now and where we want to be, both on and off the golf course. This week, we’ve invited U.S. Open legend Rocco Mediate to share his straight-talking insights on how to play the best golf of your life. Today Rocco offers his unique take on the mental game…

Today, we’ll explore the psychology of framing. “Framing,” Dr. Gio says, “is the ability of successful people to look at situations in a positive light—in a manner that gives them a competitive edge.” That’s exactly what David Toms did at the 2001 PGA Championship...

“Think about it,” he says. “When golfers have equal ability, those with more confidence set higher goals and expect more from themselves.” Here’s how to raise your expectations, increase your confidence, and lower your score.

“Bounce back” tracks how many times you follow a bad hole with a good hole. It’s a measure of resilience. Here’s how you can lower your score faster by tracking your bounce back stats.

Welcome back to Day 3 in our series on “Fearless Golf” by Dr. Gio Valiante. Last time, we talked about “Exclusive focus.” Dr. Gio applies the Japanese philosophy of “kaizen” to golf, showing how small changes can lead to big improvements.

Welcome back to Day 2 in our series on “Fearless Golf” by Dr. Gio Valiante. Today, Dr. Gio uses a great story and one thin dime to teach you how to be “exclusively focused” on each shot.

Welcome to the Daily Drive. Each week, we spotlight a new book that can help you think better and play better. This week we’re reading “Fearless Golf” by Dr. Gio Valiante. Today, Dr. Gio leads you through a simple exercise that can stop the doubts that get in the way of your best game.