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The Sweet Spot - Golf Podcast

A New Approach to Golf Psychology w/ Jared Tendler

Feb 27, 2023
Mental performance coach Jared Tendler discusses his unique approach to golf psychology, including aligning expectations with reality, the concept of moving average, and managing high expectations. He also explores the psychology behind golf performance and offers tips for improving confidence and handling emotions. The episode concludes with a preview of Jared's upcoming book and opportunities for golfers to share their stories.
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Quick takeaways

  • Accepting the dispersion of shots helps golfers handle variance and maintain confidence.
  • Negative thinking and emotions in golf are symptoms of underlying flaws, addressing them is crucial.

Deep dives

Understanding the Nature of Golf Variance

The podcast episode discusses how golfers often underestimate the inherent variance in the game and struggle to accept it. Golfers tend to focus on the results and have a strong desire for control, leading to frustration and disappointment when things don't go as expected. The speaker emphasizes the importance of normalizing the dispersion of shots and understanding that your range of performance includes both good and bad shots. Accepting this reality can help golfers handle variance and maintain confidence even during challenging times.

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