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REPLAY: John Weir - How to Stop Sabotaging Your Score (9 Tips)

Release Date: 04/29/2025

401: Jason Baile - Learn From The #1 PGA Coach of 2025

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>> >>. Today’s guest is one of the most respected minds in the game—Jason Baile, the Director of Instruction at the prestigious Jupiter Hills Club in Florida. Jason was named the 2025 PGA National Teacher and Coach of the Year, is ranked among the Top 50 Teachers by Golf Digest, and a Top 100 Coach by Golf.com. He’s worked with elite players like Darren Clarke, Lucas Glover, and many more.In this episode, Jason shares his journey to becoming a top-rated coach and breaks down: Why you need to find your golf superpower. His personal advice to help me chase down a +5...

400: May Recap - 10 Lessons for Lower Scores + Epic Giveaway

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399: Scott Fawcett - Short Game Secrets + The Mindset of Scoring (Pt. 2) & Recap

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398: Scott Fawcett - Short Game Secrets + The Mindset of Scoring (Pt. 1)

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: 75+ Practice plans and a 90-minute masterclass to practice like a pro. : The #1 course management system to think like a pro (use code WICKEDSMART to save 20%). Scott Fawcett returns to the show for his fourth (and best) appearance yet—and this one is packed with insights that can transform your game immediately. Known as the “Moneyball of Golf,” Scott is the creator of the system, a data-driven approach to course management that’s helped everyone from junior golfers to major champions like Bryson DeChambeau and Will Zalatoris. I recommend to all of my mental golf coaching...

397: Travis Zappia - Recapping US Open Pre-Qualifying Rounds

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>> Today's guest is Travis Zappia a good friend and plus handicap. We each caddied for each other in the US Open Qualifying (he played Phoenix CC, I played The Estancia Club). This was my best qualifier and learned a ton that I know will help your mental game. Whether you play tournaments or not, this episode will help you master your game! In this episode you will learn: Why you must fight until the finish. The power of expectation management. Why you should enter into a big "scary" event. The importance of pre and post round routines to learn from everything. ...

REPLAY: Charlie Beljan - Think Like a PGA Tour Winner + 10 Lesson Recap

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396: Dr. Nik Neal - Becoming a Top 1% Amateur Golfer

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395: How I Shot 68-71-75 for 2nd Place at PHX City

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394: Dr. Michael Lardon - Learn How to Unlock Peak Performance

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Get : The #1 course management system to think like a pro (use code WICKEDSMART to save 20%). Today’s guest is one of the top performance coaches in the world and someone I’ve looked up to for years — Dr. Michael Lardon. He’s a world-renowned sports psychiatrist who’s worked with elite performers across multiple disciplines, including Olympic athletes, Fortune 500 CEOs, and of course, some of the best golfers on the planet. His past clients include Phil Mickelson, David Duval, Lee Janzen, and Hunter Mahan, just to name a few. Dr. Lardon is also the bestselling author of two powerful...

393: 7 Deadly Habits of BAD Golfers You Must Avoid

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Before this interview with John Weir take your FREE Mental Golf Type Assessment now (it'll make the episode even better).

John Weir is back for his 4th time on the show. He is one of the top names in the mental golf world and has real-world experience as a caddy on the PGA and Korn Ferry Tour.

He is also the creator of the Mental Golf Type® program and author of Golfer’s Guide to Mental Fitness.

When you listen, you will learn:

How score goals sabotage rounds.
The biggest mental mistakes holding you back.
Why you need a growth mindset to play your best golf ever.
Why self-talk and body language work together to change your beliefs and confidence.
The three words you should NEVER say on the golf course (and a quick mental reset if you do say them).
What to do if you're riding in a cart and don't have much time to react after a bad shot.

Make sure to check out episode #62, #119 or #216 to learn more about Mental Golf Type for your "mental fitting" so you can shoot lower scores.

Unlock your potential by taking your FREE mental game assessment --> Mental Golf Type

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