Episodes
6
May 23, 2024
#6. [Inside the Mind] Luke Barton, Big Drive Energy and Course Management Strategy
Meet Luke Barton, the Business Development Director for 360IT Partners who has a sub-four handicap. Luke’s golf journey began by grabbing a bag of clubs that was left out with his neighbor’s trash. It was this curiosity that sparked an incredible rise in his skill and a drop in his score as he began to play the game of golf. And, just last week, Luke carded his lowest score ever - a 69 at one of his local courses in Virginia Beach. In today’s episode, we go inside the mind of Luke to learn and...
5
May 16, 2024
#5. [Inside the Mind] Dr. Trevor Hirsch, Titleist Performance Institute Medical Level 2 Certified Physical Therapist
Dr. Trevor Hirsch is a Titleist Performance Institute Medical Level 2 Certified Physical Therapist, Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, and Owner of Empower U PT & Performance, which specializes in adding years and yards to golfer's games. In today’s episode, we go inside the mind of Dr. Hirsch to learn more about the value of an off-the-course exercise regimen, as well as the specific types of exercises, movements, and muscle groups that should be prioritized to shoot lower scores ...
4
May 9, 2024
#4. The One Shot you Need to Let Go of To Shoot Lower Scores
If you’ve ever readied yourself for a shot by executing your entire pre-shot routine, yet, felt that at the last moment, something was “off,” yet, hit the shot anyway… You are guilty of the anyway shot. And, this shot may be costing you as many as 6 - 10 (or more strokes) per round! In today’s episode, I detail the anyway shot: what it is, why it happens, how it effects your game, and actionable steps you can take to do it less often. I also update you on the next round of nine holes I playe...
3
May 2, 2024
#3. Guilt, Goals, and Greens: How Off-the-Course Emotion May Be Sabotaging Your Swing (and what to do about it)
“If you shot a 65 [on 9 holes] and I’m a much better golfer, why the f&ck would I listen to you?” If you’re here for swing technique and to discuss the various equipment options and the latest golf tech available, this isn’t the show for...
3
April 25, 2024
#2. [My First 9 Holes] The Nasty Things You Say to Yourself During a Round (But Don’t Want to Admit)
“I felt an unnecessary urgency and sense of pressure to play quick and continued to feel like the foursome behind me was breathing down my neck the entire round.” That quote is from my post-round reflection. This proved quite triggering and inevitably initiated a cascade of false urgency, anxiety, and frustration that contributed to nasty self-talk, stupid stories, and mistake after mistake on the course. In this episode, I share a raw look into my mindset and emotions during my first round o...
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April 23, 2024
#1. Uncover the Destructive Mindset Programs Behind Your Double-Bogeys
In the first full-length episode, I bring you up to speed on my golfing journey and share clarity on my goal and timeline to becoming a scratch golfer. I’ll briefly introduce you to my professional background, as well, before digging into what will ultimately serve as the foundation behind why you and I both begin shooting lower scores on the course. I’ll introduce you to the concept of a Destructive Mindset Program and begin to uncover the collection of common mental and emotional hazards of ...