The 18STRONG Podcast 321: Gary Nicol & Karl Morris [Revisited]: The Lost Art of Putting
Jun 8, 2021
Internationally renowned golf coach Gary Nicol and leading golf performance psychologist Karl Morris delve into 'The Lost Art of Putting' in golf. They emphasize the mental aspect, quality questions for focus improvement, visualization techniques, mastering pace, green reading, and the relationship between pace and line for successful putting. They also discuss the Italian Job song connection to golf and different coaching approaches for enhancing golf skills.
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Attention Focus Elevates Putting
- People who putt well focus attention on what the putt needs to do instead of their stroke mechanics.
- Shifting attention to the putt outcome organizes better movement without conscious technical adjustment.
Change Your Story to Improve
- The stories we tell ourselves become our perceived reality, especially in putting.
- Changing your narrative as a putter is crucial before any technical improvement can stick.
Master Your Attention
- To putt well, keep your attention fully on the putt and avoid distracting thoughts.
- Practice mindfulness to hold your focus in critical moments on the course.