In this episode, I explore the powerful connection between golf and mental health, examining how and why golf has become a form of self-care and therapy for millions of players. Using research from sports psychology, insights from mental health experts, and personal anecdotes, I demonstrate how golf provides unique mental health benefits through its combination of nature exposure, physical activity, social connection, and mindfulness practice.

With younger generations now citing mental health as their primary reason for playing golf, this episode offers practical strategies for intentionally approaching golf as a wellness practice that can enhance longevity, reduce stress, and provide lifelong benefits for both mind and body.

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In this episode, I explore the three crucial strategies high handicappers can use to avoid disaster holes: embracing the boring play, knowing your go-to shot under pressure, and developing a post-mistake routine.

Using research from sports psychology, insights from golf legends, and personal anecdotes, I demonstrate how these mental game approaches can help golfers lower their scores dramatically without changing their swing. The episode explains how most high handicappers aren't held back by their inability to hit good shots, but rather by their poor decisions and emotional reactions when things go wrong. By implementing these three rules, you can potentially drop 3-5 strokes from their handicap within a month. Don't believe me? Just try it.

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After witnessing a disturbing interaction between a father and his talented young daughter on the driving range, this episode dives into the critical question: Can we raise kids who excel at golf while maintaining their passion for the game? Through research from sports psychology and youth development experts, I explore how parents can foster excellence without sacrificing joy.

The episode offers three science-backed strategies that create a foundation for both competitive success and long-term love of golf. Learn how fostering autonomy, developing a growth mindset, and creating emotional safety around performance can transform your child's relationship with golf. These approaches don't just produce happier young golfers—research suggests they're also the optimal path to developing champions who sustain their success long-term.

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Ever wonder why pro golfers remember every detail of their rounds while you can't recall the hole you just played? In this eye-opening episode, dive into the revolutionary concept of Strokes Gained that's transformed how the pros play and practice. Discover how this stat, developed by finance professor Mark Broadie, breaks down performance into four key categories: Off-the-Tee, Approach, Around-the-Green, and Putting.

You'll learn shocking statistics about Tour pros' putting percentages (they miss more than half their 10-footers!), understand how to interpret Strokes Gained numbers, and discover practical ways to apply these insights to your own game. Plus, a humorous take on why 18 holes of golf might require more mental achievement than free solo climbing El Capitan. This episode will change how you practice and play forever!

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In this episode, we witness history as Rory McIlroy finally captures the green jacket he's been chasing for 11 years, completing the career Grand Slam after countless heartbreaks at Augusta National.

From his beginnings as a three-year-old swinging in his living room to his emotional collapse on the 18th green, we explore what this moment teaches us about persistence, resilience, and the winding path to achieving our dreams.

This isn't just a golf story—it's a powerful reminder that extraordinary achievements come with extraordinary obstacles, and sometimes the most meaningful victories are the ones we've waited for the longest.

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Ever wonder why you lose your cool on the golf course? In this episode, I reveal the psychology behind those club-throwing moments and why anger is never actually the first emotion you feel—it's always covering something deeper.

You'll discover why one pro golfer went to the extreme of taping his mouth shut during a tournament (spoiler: it didn't work) and learn the three powerful keys to emotional mastery that the world's best players use under pressure.

I'll share personal stories of my own emotional disasters on the course, practical drills you can use immediately, and the counterintuitive truth about why suppressing your emotions might be hurting your scores.

Whether you're struggling with on-course outbursts or just wanting to channel your competitive fire more effectively, this episode reveals how transforming your relationship with anger could be the missing piece in your mental game.

The best part? These techniques don't just lower your scores—they bring back the joy of playing the game we love.

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Player Tapes his Mouth Shut: https://bettergolfacademy.substack.com/p/golfer-tapes-mouth-shut-in-extreme
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What if everything you’ve been told about practice is wrong?

I spent 25 years playing piano the “right” way—grinding the same songs, chasing perfection, and dreading every recital. Then, I watched my son fall in love with music overnight… not by memorizing notes, but by playing thunder.

Turns out, golf practice has the same problem. Most players are stuck in their own lifeless recital—mindlessly smashing balls, grooving flaws, and wondering why they never improve.

In this episode, you’ll learn why the driving range is LYING to you (and what to do instead). And learn about the science-backed secret to loving practice (hint: It’s not about perfect swings).

The best golfers aren’t made in sterile repetition. They’re forged in chaos, creativity, and curiosity.

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Good Will Hunting Scene: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZQht2yOX9Js
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Are you in a slump? Are you feeling cluttered, overwhelmed, and lost? In this episode, we’re breaking the cycle: no more band-aid fixes, no more swing overhaul madness. Instead, we’re going against conventional wisdom with three powerful (and often overlooked) strategies.

Plus, we’ll talk about the real reason slumps linger (hint: it’s not your swing) and how to fall back in love with the game when nothing seems to work. If you’re tired of the endless grind and ready for a smarter way out of your slump, this episode is your game plan.

"The slump isn’t your enemy—it’s your teacher. Time to start listening."

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