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September 17, 2024
#32 [Journey to Scratch] Scoring Low and Letting Go (A New Putting Grip)
The Scratch Golfer's Mindset PodcastAbout this episode
In today's episode, I'll recap… The long-term benefit one of my clients has experienced since our initial call in early 2024 (his handicap has dropped from 5.7 to 2.1 this year) Shooting my lowest score of the year… …and having the most number of putts during the round What continues to sabotage my score and hold me back from breaking 90 What I'm specifically working on this week Why I feel this coming weekend is the round I break 90… Start listening. Also, here's a heads-up: I updated my Instagram tag to @thegolfhypnotherapist . 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: Mindset coaching can lead to significant improvements in performance. Staying present and aware is crucial for making better decisions on the course. Practicing visualization techniques can enhance focus and confidence. Having a solid warmup routine is essential for optimal performance. It's important to analyze both successes and failures to learn and grow. Adjusting your grip can impact your putting performance significantly. Consistency in practice leads to better results over time. Setting realistic goals helps maintain motivation and focus. Embracing the process is key to enjoying the game of golf. Key Quotes: "If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go with others." "Could this be the weekend I keep the ball in bounds, putt confidently, take it one shot at a time, shot at a time, emotionally reset, refocus and regroup between every hole and play to my potential? Could this be the defining weekend where I break 90, I go low, I rack up five pars in one string of nine holes? I don't know, stay tuned." "We're out of bounds. Are you starting to notice the theme here? We're out of bounds again on 15. We end up with a double bogey on five, bringing us to the par three, 16. Boom, we hit the green in regulation again. This is a big talking point of today's episode." "I feel like I took three steps back in my swing. I felt like I couldn't hit the golf ball to save my life. I'm inconsistent, I'm overthinking. I wanna just regress back to what worked for me three days ago that I felt so confident about. And now I'm inviting in all of these swing thoughts." 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: @thegolfhypnotherapist Twitter: @parsoverbogeys LinkedIn: Paul Salter Coaching Time Stamps: 00:00: Sharing a Client Success Story 03:37: Recent Round Highlights 10:54: Lessons Learned and Swing Adjustments 16:08: Emotional Resilience in Golf 19:48: Putting Techniques and Future Plans