Stop Wasting Strokes
Better Golf Academy: Strategy to Awesome Golf
Most golfers focus on their driver and irons, but the real secret to lower scores is your short game. In this episode, we’re diving into three essential chip shots that every golfer needs to master: Chip and Run – The high-percentage shot for consistency and control Backspin Shot – The one-hop stop that gives you precision around the greens Lob Shot – The high, soft-landing shot for tricky pin positions We’ll break down when and why to use each shot, how they can shave strokes off your game, and why improving your chipping might be the fastest way to start shooting lower...
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What Gets Measured Gets Mastered
Better Golf Academy: Strategy to Awesome Golf
In this episode, we dive into the power of tracking your golf rounds and why what isn’t measured doesn’t exist in golf. If you’ve been stuck at the same handicap, it’s time to rethink your approach. We break down the key stats you should be tracking—like fairways hit, greens in regulation, and putts per round—and how this data can reveal game-changing insights. Stop guessing what’s holding you back and start making smarter practice decisions. We’ll also discuss how setting clear, measurable goals can transform your improvement process. Whether you're a weekend golfer or...
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Mastering the Subconscious Mind in Golf
Better Golf Academy: Strategy to Awesome Golf
In this episode, we dive into the transformative power of trusting your subconscious mind to improve your golf game. When you let go of overthinking and self-doubt, you allow your body to perform the skills you’ve practiced effortlessly. We’ll explore why trusting your instincts leads to smoother swings, better focus, and more confidence on the course—whether you’re facing a crucial putt or teeing off under pressure. But trusting your subconscious isn’t always easy. We’ll break down why it’s so hard to let go of control and share practical strategies to build that...
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Your Identity will Be Your Breakthrough
Better Golf Academy: Strategy to Awesome Golf
In this episode of Better Golf Academy, we dive into the powerful connection between your self-image and your performance on the golf course. We explore how your identity shapes your actions, sets your limits, and ultimately determines your success. You'll learn why aligning your conscious mind, subconscious mind, and self-image is crucial for breaking through to the next level of your game. We discuss practical strategies inspired by Lanny Bassham’s With Winning in Mind, including how to redefine your self-image, harness the power of visualization, and build a mindset that thrives...
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The Secret to Clutch Success
Better Golf Academy: Strategy to Awesome Golf
In this episode of the Better Golf Academy Podcast, we explore the mental strategies behind those jaw-dropping, game-winning moments in sports. From Jon Rahm’s unbelievable 66-foot playoff putt at the 2020 BMW Championship to Derek Fisher’s iconic 0.4-second buzzer-beater in the 2004 NBA playoffs, we break down how athletes deliver under the highest pressure. Drawing insights from Lanny Bassham’s book With Winning in Mind, we discuss three transformative strategies to help you stay calm and execute when it matters most: focusing on the process over the outcome, mastering mental...
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Focus Secrets
Better Golf Academy: Strategy to Awesome Golf
In this episode of the Better Golf Academy, I help you simplify your mental load by showing you how to FOCUS on the external, not on the internal. Find out what that means.
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How to Gain Confidence
Better Golf Academy: Strategy to Awesome Golf
In this episode of the Better Golf Academy, I help you understand the psychology behind confidence and go over the ways to gain it and implement it into our game.
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Preparing Beginners to Play their First Round
Better Golf Academy: Strategy to Awesome Golf
In this episode of the Better Golf Academy, I help prepare those that are thinking about playing golf this year to figure out what to work on to be ready to tee it up for the first time and also go over proper etiquette to make your first round a huge success.
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What is Mindfulness?
Better Golf Academy: Strategy to Awesome Golf
In this episode of the Better Golf Academy, I discuss why it is so important in golf to be in the moment. I truly believe in order to conquer this game to play our best, we have to control our thoughts. Mindfulness is a mental state that can be achieved.
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Three Fundamental Questions Answered
Better Golf Academy: Strategy to Awesome Golf
In this episode of the Better Golf Academy, I discuss the science of golf. Why? Because I believe if you understand it, it will give you a deeper insight to help you work on and improving the areas you have the control to change.
info_outlineIn this episode of the Better Golf Academy, I discuss why it is so important in golf to be in the moment.
I truly believe in order to conquer this game to play our very best, we have to control our thoughts. It’s really true what they say, this game is 90% mental and 10% mental. And I so much believe that if we get this part right, it can really change our game.
Mindfulness is a mental state achieved by focusing one’s awareness on the present moment. Is this easy to do?
It’s Not Easy
No one said it was easy. Staying focus and not allowing your mind to wander is not easy. It takes discipline. It takes practice like everything else. And most of all it takes confidence. What do you mean by confidence? It takes confidence to know and believe and have a conviction that this really works. And, thinking back...I was teeter-tottering. I didn’t think seriously enough about it. Maybe, even though I preach it, I didn’t entirely believe it. I was thinking that if I had the physical talent and ability to shoot well, that I would automatically shoot well and the score will show it at the end of the day. NOT. It takes mental discipline every hole, every shot. Full focus. Being in the moment.
It’s a Journey
How do we get there? I am not there yet. Obviously. But, I believe our pursuit of getting there is the goal, not just getting there. Okay, this reminds me of a quote, I know...sometimes introducing quotes in a podcast is a bit cliche-ish and corny but I think this really applies to what we are talking about today.
“Success is a journey, not a destination. The doing is often more important than the outcome”.
This quote is by Arthur Ashe. Who is Arthur Ashe? He was an American Professional tennis player who won 3 grand slam titles. He was the first black player selected to the US Davis Cup team and the only black man ever to win the singles title at Wimbledon, The US Open and the Australian Open. He was also an author and mostly known for being a crusader for equality. He really lived with intention and impact.
So, for me, I can look at this event as a total failure. Which, I actually called it that on my dreadful drive back home in my head. But, nah...I don’t believe that anymore. It’s all part of the journey and it’s never about the outcome, or the end result, or the certificate, or whatever's in your life...I truly believe it’s about our attitude, discipline, will and our struggle and fight in getting there.
Look Up
When I started my podcast, my friend Charlton messaged me and said dude, this podcast is for me. I am your poster child. Do you know how many books I’ve read on golf? Every single one. Do you know how many videos I’ve watched? Workshops I’ve attended? He’s a learner. A seeker who’s hungry for knowledge, a true student of the game. When we are playing golf together several months back, I asked him, hey...just curious, from all the books you’ve read, videos you’ve watched and the workshops and lessons you’ve received, what’s the one thing, one main thing that has impacted you the most in your game?
He said. “Look up” huh? So, I went home and looked it up. Yeah, the book Zen Golf talks about the expansive awareness. It’s a practice of Mindfulness. “When you have a difficult tee shot or short putt and you are waiting your turn, it’s not very helpful to stare at it, think about it, and let your mind get very small...instead, look up and breathe out, opening to the awareness around you. He says “in life..as in golf, you give it your best shot when you’re free of tension and self-consciousness.” In life as in golf...lol. That’s my line.
Summary:
So, here’s the deal. It’s not easy. It’s a journey and you gotta remember to look up. Take a breath. Don’t get stuck on the small stuff. Be grateful. You are out here, on a beautiful day, on this beautiful course, with awesome people, playing golf. Look up. Enjoy. Have Fun. And be in the moment.