In this episode, Michael and I delve into the importance of mental coaching, including goal setting, stats assessment, and routine development. Learn how to manage your expectations to avoid unnecessary frustration and set yourself up for success.

We'll also cover the crucial role of short game skills in scoring, and how tracking stats with tools like Decade and Arcos Golf can provide valuable insights into your strengths and weaknesses. By understanding your data, you can identify key areas for improvement.

00:00 Introduction and Overview
02:14 Shift in Business Focus: Mental Golf Coaching
05:48 Coaching Approach: Setting Goals, Assessing Stats, and Developing Routines
09:46 Expectation Management: Avoiding Setting Oneself Up for Failure
14:37 The Power of Short Game in Scoring
22:52 The Power of Data and Identifying Areas of Improvement
24:28 The Importance of Driving Distance and Putting
25:58 The Role of Mental Golf and Managing Emotions
28:41 Managing Expectations Based on Statistics
31:40 Setting Realistic Goals Based on Handicap
35:07 The Role of Tempo in the Golf Swing
39:11 Consistency and Dedication for Improvement

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This week is a replay of an interview I recorded with Scott Fawcett almost 2 years ago. He is the creator of Decade golf and course strategy coach to many PGA tour players including Will Zalatoris, Stewart Cink and Webb Simpson. In this episode Scott shares his story of how he came up with the Decade system and also with all the data he has collected what mistakes Amateurs are making which are costing them the most shots.

To check out Scott's work and follow along here are the links:

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This week I dive into why swing coaching alone is not going to improve your game if your body isn't able to reach the positions you're trying to in your swing.

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This is an episode I recorded a couple of years ago and have recently referred multiple clients and those who reach out to me via social media to listen to it.

In this episode of the Fairway Performance Podcast I interview Dr Andy Galpin. He is the director for the Center for Sports Performance at Cal State Fullerton and full time professor. He has a Bsc in Exercise Science, Msc in Human Movement Science and PhD in Human Bioenergetics.

Andy not only knows his stuff but is also a Strength and Conditioning coach to world class athletes in many sports including the NBA, MLB, PGA & LIV golfers and UFC/combat sport athletes. He also works with TPI and contributes to their Power training modules which we discuss a little in this episode.

You can check out all of the amazing and free work that Andy puts out here:

Twitter
Instagram
Andygalpin.com
Youtube

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In this weeks episode I break down how to approach your golf fitness journey in the most sustainable way for long term success.

I answer questions like:

1. How long should I follow arts of a program for?
2. What does a typical gym session look like?
3. How many times per week should I train on average?
4. How do I know what to work on?

And many more!

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On this weeks episode I break down 3 areas which you may lack mobility or flexibility in which can contribute to you experienceing back pain either on the course or post round.

Often times the site of the pain (lower back) is not the cause and it is important to look elsewhere in the body in order to address the pain.

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This week I dive into a common issue for golfers which is Early Extension. If you're unsure what this is and if you do it listen tin and I'll detail how you can tell from a movement standpoint and what your shot shape can look like.

Many will jump straight to the "technical" side of and think swing coaching when trying to fix this issue and ignore the most important part... the physical side.

Listen in to find out how to assess whether you have a physical limitation causing this or swing coaching would be the right path for you.

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This week I dive into a common issue for golfers which is getting your weight to your lead side.

Many will jump straight to the "technical" side of and think swing coaching when trying to fix this issue and ignore the most important part... the physical side.

Listen in to find out how to assess whether you have a physical limitation causing this or swing coaching would be the right path for you.

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