Golf Beneath The Surface - The New Science of Golf Psychology with author Raymond Prior | #895

May 16, 2023

Dr. Raymond Prior, performance consultant and author of Golf Beneath The Surface, debunks myths of sports psychology and discusses psychological predictors for long-term growth and performance under pressure. He emphasizes the importance of being present, stable confidence, and proactive awareness in golf psychology. The chapter also explores the significance of understanding the brain, mindfulness, and cognitive diffusion in improving mental aspects of the game.

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Introduction

00:00 • 2min

The New Science of Golf Psychology

02:08 • 10min

The Decision to Omit PhD Credentials

12:28 • 2min

Outdated Models and Myths in Golf and Performance Psychology

14:36 • 9min

The Psychology of Professional Golfers and a Cautionary Perspective on a Netflix Series

23:20 • 3min

Predicting Behavior and the Importance of Communication

26:03 • 10min

Understanding the Brain and Mindfulness in Golf Psychology

36:31 • 3min

The Importance of Awareness in Golf Psychology

40:01 • 10min

Golf Stories, Ambassador Program, and Greens Trouble

50:21 • 5min

895: Golf Smarter has always been a huge advocate of fine tuning your mental game with the same passion and diligence as your swing mechanics. Our guest this week is performance consultant and author of Golf Beneath The Surface - The New Science of Golf Psychology, Dr. Raymond Prior. In both the book and this conversation, Raymond debunks some myths of sports psychology that are surface-level and explains psychological predictors that encourage long-term growth and skillful performance under pressure. Connect with Raymond on Twitter @bts_mindset or visit his site at BTSMindset.com. Here’s a link to his book on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3pKnSgE
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This week on Golf Smarter Mulligans is part 3 of a six part series with Dr. Glen Albaugh, author of “Wining The Battle Within”. Glen passed away in Feb 2023 at the age of 91, and we want to honor his memory by replaying each episode he was featured on Golf Smarter. This episode, from January 2014, the part 1 of 2 that we call “Practice Like You Play for Better Results On The Course”. Learn more in the show notes or our blog post at GolfSmarter.com for these episodes.
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