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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.
Mike Booker – No More Golf Victimhood, Embrace the Suck, and Become a Tournament Golfer
The Mental Golf Show
1 hour 10 minutes 38 seconds
2 months ago
Mike Booker – No More Golf Victimhood, Embrace the Suck, and Become a Tournament Golfer
Mike Booker is a Texas Golf Hall of Famer, a former tour pro, and an accomplished amateur. He's the author of the The Tournament Golfer's Playbook.
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(00:00:00) How do you build (and lose) confidence?
(00:05:23) Using Swing Keys to Turn a Bad Round Around
(00:15:35) Last chance for 50% off The Perfect Pre-shot Routine digital course - joshnicholsgolf.com/course
(00:17:49) Tournament Golfer vs. A Golfer Who Plays Tournaments
(00:29:47) Is Being a Good Golfer Miserable?
(00:35:18) How to not let the game bring the worst out of you.
(00:40:44) Pre-Shot Visualization
(00:50:03) Basic and Custom Practice Plans - joshnicholsgolf.com/practice
(00:52:25) Why did Mike write The Tournament Golfer's Playbook?
(00:58:55) Should we treat match play differently than stroke play?
(01:00:21) How do you embrace the suck? How do you embrace a really bad screw up?
(01:02:27) Texas Golf Hall of Fame
(01:05:09) Mike Booker, author of The Tournament Golfer's Playbook
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Book: The Tournament Golfer's Playbook on Amazon
Website: tgplaybook.com
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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.
