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August 6, 2024
#20 [Journey to Scratch] Golf is hard, it's time for new clubs, and quiet confidence on the course
The Scratch Golfer's Mindset PodcastAbout this episode
In today's episode, I'll recap… What it felt like coming back down to reality after two tough rounds Navigating the emotional and physical challenges of playing 18 holes back-to-back for the first time. Feeling as if I forgot how to swing a golf club Setting my ego aside and finally doing what needs to be done How I'm feeling after two disappointing rounds - and where I'm focused moving forward Start listening. P.S. If you're interested in learning more about how mindset coaching and hypnotherapy can help you get unstuck from the proverbial bunker of poor performance on the course and in your business, click here to schedule a coaching discovery call with me. Key Points: Maintain a positive and curious outlook throughout the round. Stick to a pre-round plan and avoid emotional decisions. Progress in golf is not always linear; focus on the long-term trend. Identify factors that may have influenced poor performance and learn from them. Consider getting new clubs and taking lessons to improve. Develop an identity on the golf course to enhance confidence and performance. Key Quotes: "Golf is hard." "Progress is not always linear." "What's the anomaly? Can you pinpoint any specific factors that might have influenced you not being able to play to your potential or play your A game for that particular round?" "There were plenty of moments when I was frustrated, especially when I had not one, not two, but three triple bogeys in a row on that front nine I alluded to where I was out of bounds, what felt like every hole." Subscribe to the More Pars Than Bogeys Newsletter. This newsletter helps double-digit golfers overcome the emotional and mental hazards of their minds so that they can shoot more pars than bogeys. Each week, I'll provide insights, principles, and strategies to help you deter distractions, find your focus, manage your emotions, and cultivate boundless confidence so that you can play to your potential. Subscribe now . Grab my free hypnosis audio to help you prepare to play your best round. Download it here . Schedule a 1-1 mindset coaching discovery and strategy call with me - click here . For feedback, questions, or to take me out for a round of golf, shoot me an email or connect with me on social media: Instagram: @scratchgolfermindset Twitter: @parsoverbogeys LinkedIn: Paul Salter Coaching Time Stamps: 00:00: Challenges and Takeaways from Recent Rounds 09:28: The Non-Linear Nature of Progress 14:15: The Need for New Clubs and More Lessons 17:29: Reflecting on Factors that Influence Performance 19:17: Developing an Identity on the Golf Course