The Mental Golf Show

Lou Stagner - Stats, Expectations, and Managing Emotions on the Golf Course

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Apr 29, 2025
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INSIGHT

Manage Expectations to Prevent Anger

  • Managing your expectations prevents anger by aligning with your realistic skill level outcomes.
  • Unreasonable expectations often cause frustration when shots fall within a normal performance range for you.
ADVICE

Use Stats for Realistic Goals

  • Track your stats consistently over multiple rounds to get an accurate picture of your performance.
  • Avoid memorizing all stats; use stat tracking apps to inform reasonable expectations and improve your game.
ADVICE

Commit Yet Accept Outcomes

  • Commit fully to each shot with the intention of perfect execution.
  • Accept that achieving the perfect outcome every time is unrealistic but keep aiming for it.
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