In this episode, Raymond and Chase sit down with Dr. Will Wu, professor at Long Beach State and one of the leading experts in motor control and learning, to talk about how to design practice that actually transfers to performance. They dig into the difference between motor learning and motor control, why block practice feels great but rarely holds up in tournaments, and how contextual interference and practice variability help players build adaptable, tournament-ready skills. Will also shares...
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In this episode, Raymond and Chase sit down with Dr. Will Wu, professor at Long Beach State and one of the leading experts in motor control and learning, to talk about how to design practice that actually transfers to performance. They dig into the difference between motor learning and motor control, why block practice feels great but rarely holds up in tournaments, and how contextual interference and practice variability help players build adaptable, tournament-ready skills. Will also shares...
In Part 2 of our post-Masters MEGA Q&A, we cover how often you should really take lessons, coaching juniors at different levels, and helping kids play with more freedom and less fear. We dig into why kids glance at parents after bad shots, what that says about confidence, and why parents often need to do less. We also tackle emotions on the course — why players like Tyrrell Hatton sometimes play better when they’re mad, and how anger can help or hurt your game. Finally, we discuss why swi...
Golf Beneath The Surface
In this episode, Raymond and Chase sit down with Dr. Will Wu, professor at Long Beach State and one of the leading experts in motor control and learning, to talk about how to design practice that actually transfers to performance. They dig into the difference between motor learning and motor control, why block practice feels great but rarely holds up in tournaments, and how contextual interference and practice variability help players build adaptable, tournament-ready skills. Will also shares...
