The Sweet Spot - Golf Podcast A New Approach to Golf Psychology w/ Jared Tendler
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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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Jared's Golf Mental Struggles
- Jared Tendler shares his early golf career and mental struggles playing in big tournaments that led him to seek deeper psychological understanding.
- His experience inspired him to get a master's in counseling psychology to solve the root causes of mental game problems in golf.
Emotions Are Symptoms
- Emotions like anger or fear are symptoms, not problems themselves, caused by underlying biases and unrealistic expectations.
- Misaligned expectations about outcomes cause frustration, leading to destructive behaviors like desperation shots or tilt.
Define and Accept Your Playing Range
- Define your A, B, and C game both technically and mentally to objectively assess each shot.
- Focus on controlling the quality of your decisions and accepting the natural variance in golf outcomes.