Golf Smarter Winning Golf: The Mental Game with author Dr. Saul Miller | #870
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Nov 21, 2022 Dr. Saul Miller, a sport and performance psychologist, discusses the teachings of his book on the mental game in golf. Topics include developing a winning mindset, breathing exercises to calm anxiety, converting to pure instinct, overcoming arthritis, and the significance of relaxation and flow in golf performance.
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How Ryan Gibson Saved His Round After A Delay
- Ryan Gibson’s recreational 55 was threatened when a delay made him reflect on maintaining his exceptional start.
- He recovered by talking with playing partners, showing how redirecting attention can restore rhythm.
Use Rhythmic Breathing To Find Your Zone
- Use smooth rhythmic breathing to calm anxiety while preserving enough emotional energy to perform.
- Miller says breathing balances the brain and prepares golfers to remain in their optimal performance zone.
Build A Pressure-Proof Breathing Routine
- Practice three breathing stages: establish rhythm, draw in energy, and imagine it flowing through the body into the feet and eyes.
- Rehearse for ten minutes away from the course so breathing becomes automatic under pressure.