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Host Josh Nichols shares from his own 20 years of competitive and golf psychology coaching experiences, along with years of learning psychology, as well as interviews with players, coaches, and experts in the golf industry, all with the goal of helping you think better on and off the golf course.
*This podcast is not meant to apply to every individuals’ mental health. And not all opinions expressed by guests reflect Josh’s opinions and experiences.
268: Will Knauth - Why You Need Swing Thoughts to Play Good Golf
The Mental Golf Show
1 hour 13 minutes
4 days ago
268: Will Knauth - Why You Need Swing Thoughts to Play Good Golf
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Will Knauth is a +5 handicap U.S. Mid-Amateur competitor, a PhD student in Theoretical Statistics and Time Series Analysis, and he has opinions on how to play better golf. In this episode, you'll hear those opinions.
I'm confident you'll leave here knowing more about the game with real things to try and having changed your thinking on different parts of golf.
Will is one of my favorite guests because he has no skin in the game--he's not pushing or selling anything, he's not trying to build a personal brand... he's just a good golfer who's incredibly smart. I think you'll enjoy it.
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Topics discussed:
Two and a Half Years of Fighting the Hooks
The Physics of Pushing vs. Pulling: Finding a New Swing Feel
Swing Thoughts on the Course: Why Mental Chatter Isn't the Enemy
Block Practice vs. Random Practice: The Internal Dialogue
The Music Analogy: Distraction and the Sequence of Thoughts
Bridging the Gap: Taking Your Range Game to the Course
The Bottom of the Pendulum: Knowing When to Change Swing Thoughts
Peaking for the US Mid-Am: Timing Your Game
The Tale of the 13: A US Mid-Am Disaster
Making Golf Work with a Demanding Life: Commitment and Sacrifice
Time vs. Efficiency: There's No Substitute for Hours
The Choice to Stay Competitive: What Are You Willing to Give Up?
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The Mental Golf Show
Host Josh Nichols shares from his own 20 years of competitive and golf psychology coaching experiences, along with years of learning psychology, as well as interviews with players, coaches, and experts in the golf industry, all with the goal of helping you think better on and off the golf course.
*This podcast is not meant to apply to every individuals’ mental health. And not all opinions expressed by guests reflect Josh’s opinions and experiences.
