On the Mark Golf Podcast Dr. Bob Winters with his Ten Mental Keys for Great Putting
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Apr 27, 2022 Dr. Bob Winters, a renowned sports psychologist and founder of theconfidencedoctor.com, shares his expert insights on mastering the mental game of putting. He discusses ten mental keys to enhance performance, including strategies for dealing with pressure and anxiety. Dr. Winters emphasizes the power of positive thinking, visualization, and maintaining perspective. He shares anecdotes featuring legends like Arnold Palmer, illustrating how effective mindset can transform your game and help you sink critical putts when it matters.
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Arnold Palmer's Putting Lesson
- Bob Winters recounts playing with Arnold Palmer and learning to "step up into every putt" with belief and solid contact.
- Palmer said there's no better feeling than making a winning putt, which influenced Winters deeply.
Possibility Putting Beats Probabilities
- Great putters adopt "possibility putting" and treat every putt as makeable regardless of distance.
- Thinking about probabilities limits performance; belief in possibility drives confident strokes.
Nicklaus Holes A Monumental Putt
- Bob describes Jack Nicklaus casually holing an enormous 120–130 foot putt by trusting the stroke.
- The clip illustrates elite putters' belief: they act decisively and accept possibility.
