The Mental Golf Show

Jayson Nickol - Going Low, the Most Important Stat, and How to Move On from Bad Shots

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May 13, 2025
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Jayson Nickol
In this engaging discussion, Jayson Nickol, a top golf instructor and coach known for his kindness, shares insights on improving golf performance. He emphasizes the critical role of practice reps and personalized plans to avoid burnout. Jayson dives into the importance of putting and developing a solid pre-shot routine to combat pressure. He also covers strategies for managing anxiety on the course, tackling the mental game, and offers tips on reading greens to enhance scoring. Get ready to elevate your game with Jayson’s expert advice!
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Reps Are Key to Improvement

  • Mike Shade needs more reps in practice, play, and tournaments to reach scratch level golf.
  • Consistent, varied practice is key to developing feel and swing control.
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Fundamentals and Pace in Putting

  • Focus on setup fundamentals in putting like grip, stance, and posture to improve consistency.
  • Once setup improves, work deliberately on pace control to reduce three-putts.
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Perfect Your Pre-Shot Routine

  • Develop a pre-shot routine that gets you present and freed up mentally.
  • Follow these steps: pick a target, commit, pre-accept the result, swing freely, and post-shot routine.
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