Golf Beneath The Surface

Mechanics vs Mental

Feb 20, 2024
Delve into the debate of physical vs mental limitations in golf performance with Chase and Raymond. Learn how to excel in tournaments, adapt to challenging courses, and enhance comfort levels for improved gameplay. Explore the layers of golf performance and the balance between mechanics and mental game.
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INSIGHT

Mental vs Mechanical Limits

  • Underperformance despite practice points to mental rather than mechanical issues.
  • Consistent range performance that fails under pressure signals the need to explore psychological factors.
ADVICE

Diagnose Mistakes Precisely

  • Place each bad shot in a bucket: mechanical or mental problem.
  • Diagnose issues deeply rather than just move on saying "I played bad."
INSIGHT

Multi-layered Performance Explained

  • Many factors affect performance beyond mechanics and confidence.
  • Identifying the root cause efficiently requires examining psychological, physical, and strategic layers.
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