The Mental Golf Show 252: Dallas Webster - Better Course Strategy, Golf Highs and Lows, and the Mental Game of Technology
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Aug 19, 2025 Dallas Webster, creator of the Tangent Golf app and tech entrepreneur, shares insights on improving golf performance through data. He discusses the delicate balance between technology and maintaining focus on the course. Dallas reveals the mental challenges golfers face, from battling self-doubt to mastering the pre-shot routine. He also highlights the innovative AI caddy feature and how it simplifies course management. His personal journey from competitive golfer to app developer underscores the importance of mental resilience in achieving success.
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Background Tracking Minimizes Course Distraction
- Dallas built Tangent to track golf in the background so technology doesn't distract play.
- The app records shots passively yet allows deep mental and strike tracking when desired.
Start Round, Add Details Later
- Start the round then put the phone away and let Tangent record swings automatically.
- Add score or mental metadata after the round or hole to keep focus during play.
Mental Tags Reveal Root Causes
- Tracking mental causes reveals patterns behind bad shots beyond raw dispersion.
- Reviewing multiple rounds shows trends like 'uncommitted' swings causing specific errors.
