EXCLUSIVE: 6 PGA Tour Winners Reveal Their Mental Game Struggles | #883

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Feb 21, 2023

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Stewart Cink

PGA Tour winners Stewart Cink, KJ Choi, Jerry Kelly, JJ Spann, Joseph Bramlett, and Aaron Rai discuss their mental game struggles and the importance of staying present, managing doubts, and setting goals in golf. They share insights on maintaining a positive mindset, the role of faith, and the impact of relationships on success. The podcast also covers stretching routines for golfers and explores the connection between self-reflection, spirituality, and the mental game. Plus, reflections on a Netflix docu-series and a giveaway announcement.

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Introduction

00:00 • 2min

PGA Tour winners discuss mental game struggles

02:01 • 15min

The Role of Relationships in Stuart's Success

16:57 • 3min

Exploring the Mental Game of Golf

19:32 • 17min

The Importance of Staying Present and Trusting Your Swing in the Mental Game

36:29 • 4min

KJ Choi's Faith and 'Seven Days in Utopia'

40:55 • 16min

Embracing Doubts and Taking Breaks

56:33 • 7min

Letting Go of Negative Thoughts

01:03:17 • 8min

Insights from Stuart Cink and Yoga for Golfers with Katherine Roberts

01:10:50 • 2min

Reflection, Redemption, and the Role of Music

01:12:53 • 18min

Reflection on a Netflix docu-series about PGA Tour players and a giveaway announcement

01:31:19 • 4min

883: Stewart Cink. KJ Choi. Jerry Kelly. JJ Spann. Joseph Bramlett. Aaron Rai. During the 2023 Sony Open in Hawaii, mental game coach Cary Valentine went inside the ropes during practice to have conversations with these six PGA Tour winners to discuss their approach and attitude towards having a strong mental game, being in the zone, and how their faith dictates their approach to success. This is the only podcast you’ll hear this exclusive content, and is the fourth time in five years that Cary has enabled us to learn from these insights. Cary has developed a one minute survey to check the strength of your mental game. Visit https://MyGolfQuiz.com. More from Cary at https://ChampionYIG.com
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This week on Golf Smarter Mulligans #199, Katherine Roberts of Yoga For Golfers joins us for part 2 of our conversation that includes pre and post round stretching routines designed for golfers. Golf Smarter has been named by golfspan.com as one of the 10 Best Golf Podcasts for 2023, including being named the BEST GOLF PODCAST FOR YOUR MENTAL GAME. Check it out at https://www.golfspan.com/best-golf-podcasts.
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