The Perfect Par

The Perfect Par

By Carter StroupSportsGolf
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The Perfect Par episodes

  • Flow with Rick Sessinghaus | Season 4 Episode 6

    In this episode, I am joined by Rick Sessinghaus, flow expert and Collin Morrikowa’s long-time golf coach. In this episode, we discuss:

    • Rick’s three fundamentals of the mental game
    • How to access glow state
    • FlowCode Golf
    • Rick’s Book Recomendations
    • This is the third episode of three with Rick, if you want to view the full interview, you can do so at my website here: https://theperfectpar.com/episodes/

      Rick’s Book Recommendations:

      Breaking The Habit of Being Yourself: How to Lose Your Mind and Create a New One by Dr. Joe Dispenza (https://www.amazon.com/Breaking-Habit-Being-Yourself-Create/dp/1401938094)

      The Rise of Superman: Decoding the Science of Ultimate Human Performance by Steven Kotler (https://www.amazon.com/Rise-Superman-Decoding-Ultimate-Performance-ebook/dp/B00BW54XVO)

      Rick’s Book:

      Golf: The Ultimate Mind Game (https://www.amazon.com/Golf-Ultimate-Mind-Rick-Sessinghaus/dp/1599320304)

      About FlowCode Golf:

      FlowCode® Golf Academy is world’s leading golf performance system, which has been created with the intention to share the latest know how and golf mental game secrets from top professional golf players on how to achieve the state of flow in the game of golf in effective and straightforward way.

      Learn More Here!

      Where to find Rick:

      Website: https://www.ricksessinghaus.com/

      Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ricksessinghaus/

      Twitter: http://twitter.com/RickSessinghaus

      15 min
    • Macronutrients and Supplementation with Benn Fineman | Season 4 Episode 5

      In this episode, I continue my conversation with nutrition expert Benn Fineman. Benn and I discuss macro and micronutrients in addition to appropriate supplementation for athletes including:

      • What is a good macronutrient split
      • Importance of micronutrients
      • Good supplements for golfers
      • Benn’s Book Recommendations:

        The 4-Hour Body: An Uncommon Guide to Rapid Fat-Loss and Becoming Superhuman by Timothy Ferriss (https://www.amazon.com/4-Hour-Body-Uncommon-Incredible-Superhuman/dp/0307704610)

        The Power of One More: The Ultimate Guide to Happiness and Success by Ed Mylett (https://www.amazon.com/Power-One-More-Ed-Mylett/dp/1119815363)

        Relentless: From Good to Great to Unstoppable by Tim S. Grover (https://www.amazon.com/Relentless-Unstoppable-Tim-S-Grover/dp/1476714207)

        Intuitive Roots Nutrition Coaching:

        Adequately fueling your body is crucial for supporting the demands of your lifestyle and maintaining a healthy body composition. Using simple and achievable criteria put forth by the Precision Nutrition principles we can coach you to set yourself up for long-term success. Learn what healthy eating looks like, and how to make educated choices for meal selection and content.

        Learn More!

        Where to find Benn:

        Website: https://intuitiveroots.com/

        Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/intuitive_roots/

        9 min
      • The Fundamentals of Golf Training with Jeff Pelizzaro | Season 4 Episode 4

        In this episode, I am joined by the founder of 18strong and host of the 18Strong podcast, Jeff Pelizzaro. Jeff is a top 50 golf fitness professional by Golf Digest, TPI level 2, and licensced physical therapist. Jeff and I discuss the fundamentals of golf training including:

        • Why you should train for golf
        • Common misconceptions
        • Jeff’s favorite exercises
        • Exercises you should avoid as a golfer
        • This is the first episode of five with Jeff, if you want to view the full interview, you can do so at my website here: https://theperfectpar.com/episodes/

          Jeff’s Book Recommendations:

          Breath: The New Science of a Lost Art by James Nestor (https://www.amazon.com/Breath-New-Science-Lost-Art/dp/0735213615)

          The Match: The Day the Game of Golf Changed Forever by Mark Frost (https://www.amazon.com/Match-Game-Golf-Changed-Forever/dp/1401309615)

          The Compound Effect by Darren Hardy (https://www.amazon.com/Compound-Effect-Darren-Hardy/dp/159315724X)

          Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones by James Clear (https://www.amazon.com/Atomic-Habits-Proven-Build-Break/dp/0735211299)

          18 Strong Podcast:

          Weekly episodes containing proven, practical advice, great stories and strategies to inspire you to reach your golf and fitness goals.

          Learn More!

          18 Strong App:

          Easy-to-follow, golf-specific training programs that help regular golfers get strong, fit, AND play their best, permanently.

          Learn More! 

          The 40 Day Forge:

          https://18strong.com/theforge/

          Where to find Jeff:

          Website: https://18strong.com/

          Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/18strong_/

          18 min
        • Development and Practice with Rick Sessinghaus | Season 4 Episode 3

          In this episode, I am joined by Rick Sessinghaus, flow expert and Collin Morrikowa’s long-time golf coach. In this episode, we discuss:

          • Setting and defining goals
          • How to ACTUALLY practice
          • Balancing practice on the golf course and on the range
          • Professional VS amateur practice
          • This is episode two of three with Rick, if you want to view the full interview now, you can do so at my website here: https://theperfectpar.com/episodes/

            Rick’s Book Recommendations:

            Breaking The Habit of Being Yourself: How to Lose Your Mind and Create a New One by Dr. Joe Dispenza (https://www.amazon.com/Breaking-Habit-Being-Yourself-Create/dp/1401938094)

            The Rise of Superman: Decoding the Science of Ultimate Human Performance by Steven Kotler (https://www.amazon.com/Rise-Superman-Decoding-Ultimate-Performance-ebook/dp/B00BW54XVO)

            Rick’s Book:

            Golf: The Ultimate Mind Game (https://www.amazon.com/Golf-Ultimate-Mind-Rick-Sessinghaus/dp/1599320304)

            About FlowCode Golf:

            FlowCode® Golf Academy is world’s leading golf performance system, which has been created with the intention to share the latest know how and golf mental game secrets from top professional golf players on how to achieve the state of flow in the game of golf in effective and straightforward way.

            Learn More Here!

            Where to find Rick:

            Website: https://www.ricksessinghaus.com/

            Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ricksessinghaus/

            Twitter: http://twitter.com/RickSessinghaus

            16 min
          • Nutrition Fundamentals with Benn Fineman | Season 4 Episode 2

            For the second episode of season four, I am joined by nutrition expert, Benn Fineman. Benn has worked in the fitness industry for over twelve years and runs a wellness company called Intuitive Roots. Benn and I discuss the fundamentals of nutrition including:

            • Where calories come from
            • What are clean foods
            • How to structure your nutrition
            • Benn’s Book Recommendations:

              The 4-Hour Body: An Uncommon Guide to Rapid Fat-Loss and Becoming Superhuman by Timothy Ferriss (https://www.amazon.com/4-Hour-Body-Uncommon-Incredible-Superhuman/dp/0307704610)

              The Power of One More: The Ultimate Guide to Happiness and Success by Ed Mylett (https://www.amazon.com/Power-One-More-Ed-Mylett/dp/1119815363)

              Relentless: From Good to Great to Unstoppable by Tim S. Grover (https://www.amazon.com/Relentless-Unstoppable-Tim-S-Grover/dp/1476714207)

              Intuitive Roots Nutrition Coaching:

              Adequately fueling your body is crucial for supporting the demands of your lifestyle and maintaining a healthy body composition. Using simple and achievable criteria put forth by the Precision Nutrition principles we can coach you to set yourself up for long-term success. Learn what healthy eating looks like, and how to make educated choices for meal selection and content.

              Learn More!

              Where to find Benn:

              Website: https://intuitiveroots.com/

              Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/intuitive_roots/

              16 min
            • Elite Coaching with Rick Sessinghaus | Season 4 Episode 1

              In this episode, I am joined by Rick Sessinghaus, flow expert and Collin Morrikowa’s long-time golf coach. In this episode, we discuss:

              • How to find the right coach for YOU
              • Maintaining a healthy coaching relationship
              • Technology in coaching
              • How personality type impacts coaching
              • This is episode one of three with Rick, if you want to view the full-interview now, you can do so at my website here: https://theperfectpar.com/episodes/

                Rick’s Book Recommendations:

                Breaking The Habit of Being Yourself: How to Lose Your Mind and Create a New One by Dr. Joe Dispenza (https://www.amazon.com/Breaking-Habit-Being-Yourself-Create/dp/1401938094)

                The Rise of Superman: Decoding the Science of Ultimate Human Performance by Steven Kotler (https://www.amazon.com/Rise-Superman-Decoding-Ultimate-Performance-ebook/dp/B00BW54XVO)

                Rick’s Book:

                Golf: The Ultimate Mind Game (https://www.amazon.com/Golf-Ultimate-Mind-Rick-Sessinghaus/dp/1599320304)

                About FlowCode Golf:

                FlowCode® Golf Academy is world’s leading golf performance system, which has been created with the intention to share the latest know how and golf mental game secrets from top professional golf players on how to achieve the state of flow in the game of golf in effective and straightforward way.

                Learn More Here!

                Where to find Rick:

                Website: https://www.ricksessinghaus.com/

                Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ricksessinghaus/

                Twitter: http://twitter.com/RickSessinghaus

                14 min
              • Season 4 Intro, Updates, and Changes

                Welcome to season 4 of the podcast! Thank you to all who listen, and I hope you find this podcast helpful! I have made a few substantial changes to the podcast this year, and this episode highlights these changes. The first episode of season 4 releases next Tuesday!

                2 min
              • Consistency is a Myth with Bhrett McCabe | Season 3 Episode 7

                In this episode, I am joined by world-renowned sports psychologist, Bhrett McCabe. Bhrett joined me last season on episode six where we discussed general topics around the mental game. 

                This year we discuss his new book Break Free From Suckville, his controversial claim that "consistency is a myth", gaining confidence on the course, and much more!

                You can find more about Bhrett at his website here, Instagram here, Twitter here, or find his new book here.

                40 min
              • Club Fitting with Stephen Hodge | Season 3 Episode 6

                In this episode, I am joined by the founder of Summit Golf Nashville, Stephen Hodge. Stephen is a master club fitter and builder. He and I discuss the evolution of club fitting, his journey to the role, his fitting process, and the benefits of clubs not made by OEMs. Additionally, we discuss Tiger's effect on equipment and Bryson's peculiar one-length irons.

                You can find out more about Stephen at his website here!

                1 hr 6 min
              • Golf Positivity with Evan Singer | Season 3 Episode 5

                In this episode, I am joined by co-host of The Par Train Podcast, Evan Singer. 

                We discuss Evan's journey through golf and how he became an influencer for positivity. In this episode, you can find numerous tips that will help you make your bad round of golf much more enjoyable.

                You can find The Par Train Podcast here, his Twitter here, and his Instagram here. 

                50 min

              About The Perfect Par

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              The Perfect Par, hosted by junior golfer Carter Stroup, is a golf podcast focused on providing serious golfers with valuable and actionable information from the best minds in the game.