The Par Train - Helping Frustrated Golfers #EnjoyTheRide #427: Replay Rate - How to Make Every Putt with Dr. Joe Parent of Zen Golf
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Oct 19, 2025 Dr. Joe Parent, a golf psychologist and author of Zen Golf, shares his expertise to help golfers make every putt. He discusses redefining what it means to 'make' a putt, focusing on getting the ball started correctly. Using a relay race metaphor, he emphasizes trusting the ball after release. Dr. Parent introduces calming techniques for pre-putt nerves and stresses the importance of process over outcome. He also tackles managing fears around short putts and highlights consistent practice fundamentals for better performance.
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Redefine Your Job On The Green
- Change your job from 'put the ball in the hole' to 'get it started the way you want'.
- Focus on direction, pace, and roll to give the ball the best chance once you hand it off.
20-Minute Fix For A Pro
- Dr. Joe turned a pro into a near-perfect short-game performer with a 20-minute session.
- The pro played six rounds at Q-school without a bogey on par fours or a three-putt inside six feet.
Think Of Putting As A Relay
- Treat putting like a relay: hand the baton to the ball and then root for it.
- Trust the transfer and avoid running alongside the ball or watching the hole during the stroke.
