Mike Berland, a strategic advisor and author of *Not About Golf: The Life Changing Joy of Playing the Game*, emphasizes the joy of golf over mere improvement. He discusses the importance of managing expectations and finding mental clarity, sharing grounding exercises for focus. Berland highlights golf as a social connector and advocates for making the sport more inclusive through modernizing formats and technology. His insights aim to rekindle love for golf, encouraging players to enjoy the game without the pressure of performance.
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insights INSIGHT
Redefine Success Beyond Score
Golf has been measured only by score but enjoyment, company, and time matter equally.
Mike Berland reframes success as joy and meaningful experience rather than just lower handicap.
insights INSIGHT
Let Presence Trigger Flow
Playing without thinking about score often produces better performance and flow.
Presence lets body take over, yielding straighter putts and longer drives.
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Use A 5-4-3-2-1 Grounding Drill
Use the 5-4-3-2-1 grounding exercise to clear anxiety and return to the moment.
Repeat it anytime you feel focus slipping to re-enter flow on or off the course.
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Special guest Mike Berland joins The Mental Golf Show. They discuss the multifaceted nature of golf, emphasizing the importance of enjoyment over mere improvement. Mike shares personal experiences and insights on the psychological aspects of the game, the social dynamics involved, and the need for modernizing golf to make it more inclusive. The discussion highlights the balance between striving for better performance and appreciating the joy of the game, ultimately advocating for a more relaxed and fulfilling approach to golf.
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