Mind Caddie - Improve Your Mental Golf Game The Art and Zen of a truly effective learning environment – Will Stubbs #360
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May 30, 2025 In this engaging conversation, Will Stubbs, Managing Director at Zen Golf, shares insights on redefining golf performance to make it more inclusive and engaging. He critiques traditional practice methods, highlighting how they might hinder improvement. Stubbs advocates for creating dynamic learning environments that mirror real golf situations. He discusses the importance of adaptability, instinctive movements, and focusing on external outcomes to enhance skills, particularly in putting. The chat sparks innovative ideas on using technology to improve golfers' training experiences.
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Will Stubbs' Golf Journey
- Will Stubbs grew up with a creative approach to golf, sneaking onto a par-3 course and learning by exploration.
- He built a coaching business for kids with varied needs, from motor control issues to elite performers.
Practice in Realistic Environments
- Practice golf in adaptive, realistic environments rather than flat, static ones to better replicate course challenges.
- Engage in decision-making within dynamic settings to develop truly transferable golf skills.
Technology Should Foster Exploration
- Moving beyond reductionist technology numbers allows golf practice to become about creatively solving varied shot problems.
- Exploration and adaptability in shots foster artistry and better performance on the course.