242: Webb Simpson - U.S. Open Nostalgia, What Scottie Does Different, and Building (and Losing) Confidence

Webb Simpson needs no introduction. Timely conversation for U.S. Open week. Timestamps & Topics: (00:00:00) How does Webb Simpson feel about the U.S. Open now 13 years after winning? (00:02:58) Webb’s U.S. Open Final qualifying this year (00:05:24) Closing out the 2012 U.S. Open at Olympic Club (00:07:09) The Perfect Pre-shot Routine digital course - joshnicholsgolf.com/course (00:09:11) Does Webb think he’s a good golfer? (00:11:16) How to increase (and decrease) confidence (00:16:40) Is Webb’s best golf behind him? (00:20:23) Basic and Custom Practice Plans - joshnicholsgolf.com/practice (00:22:44) Do the best players in the world think about their pre-shot routine? (00:25:34) Mental Scorecards and Post-Round Reviews (00:27:11) How does a pro treat casual rounds? (00:34:27) Has Webb gotten comfortable with his success? (00:38:01) Did winning the U.S. Open change Webb? (00:42:49) What does Scottie Scheffler do different? ----- 🎓 The Perfect Pre-shot Routine Digital Course Six modules plus downloadable practical exercises to help you be consistently present and freed up on every shot. Check out the Pre-Shot Routine course here ----- 🏌️‍♂️🗓️ Plan Your Practice Better A Basic Practice Plan to organize your busy life while staying flexible to a changing schedule. And a Custom Practice Plan built for you to structure your entire week of golf down to the minute. Check out the Practice Plans here ----- FREE Weekly Mental Game Newsletter Click here to sign up for The Mental Re-Grip ⛳️ Newsletter to receive mental game tips in your inbox every week. ----- Assess Your Mental Game Take the FREE Mental Game Assessment⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and learn your top mental game traits and your areas in most need of improvement. ----- 1-on-1 Mental Coaching Are you a competitive golfer? Interested in working 1-on-1 with Josh as your Mental Coach? Email Josh directly at ⁠⁠ josh@joshnicholsgolf.com or head to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠joshnicholsgolf.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ . ----- Get 10% off a Divot Board! Go to divotboard.com/mentalgolfshow and use the code MentalGolf10 to get 10% off your entire purchase. Get a great deal AND support The Mental Golf Show. Thank you! 🙏 ----- 📚 2025 Book Club! Click here to join the exclusive group chat where we discuss the books we're reading, questions and struggles about the mental game, and first access to Q&A's and event info. ----- Want to be a SPONSOR on The Mental Golf Show? Email us with inquiries at mentalgolfshow@gmail.com ----- Follow Josh on social: X/Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@joshlukenichols⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@joshlukenichols⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Josh Nichols Golf