Performance coach Karl Morris discusses his book 'The Lost Art of Golf' covering topics like setting goals, practice philosophy, on-course adjustments, simplifying the swing, practicing gratitude, and managing emotional reactions on the golf course.
Hack Motion wrist sensor helps improve wrist actions for better control in golf.
Intention, attention, and attitude play crucial roles in golf performance.
Simplification of the game through focus on impact factors and mental skills can enhance overall performance.
Deep dives
Emphasizing club face control and the importance of wrists in golf swing
Club face control and wrist movement are essential in directing the ball in golf. Hack Motion, a wrist sensor, helps measure and improve wrist actions for better control. The sensor provides audio feedback, allowing golfers to develop better wrist positions and improve instantly. The focus is on developing skills and accessing them when needed on the golf course.
The significance of intention, attention, and attitude in golf
Intention, attention, and attitude play crucial roles in golf performance. Intention involves having a clear goal for each shot, asking relevant questions to create clarity. Attention is the currency of performance, and knowing where to rest one's attention during the swing is a skill. Attitude, including gratitude and acceptance, helps golfers embrace the game with a positive mindset, accepting the unpredictability of outcomes and developing stability in confidence.
The trap of waiting for golf to bring happiness
Many golfers fall into the trap of conditional happiness, believing they will be happy once they achieve specific golfing milestones. However, true happiness and gratitude in the game come from going first and choosing to feel grateful before playing. Gratitude involves acknowledging all the elements that enable a golfer to play, such as health, abilities, and the opportunity to enjoy the game. Acceptance and embracing the variability of outcomes can also enhance the golfing experience.
The importance of simplicity and avoiding mental clutter
While technology, such as launch monitors, can be helpful, it is vital to avoid mental clutter and simplify the game. Simplification involves focusing on key aspects like impact factors and mental skills, such as intention, attention, and attitude. By simplifying the game, golfers can develop skills in crucial areas and improve their overall performance.
The Importance of Defining a Good Day
One of the main insights from the podcast is the significance of understanding what a good day looks like. Many individuals are constantly focused on the future and are unsure how to define a good day. The speaker highlights that happiness can only be achieved in the present moment, and clarity regarding the actions and experiences that create a good day can lead to happiness and satisfaction in the here and now. By shifting the focus to accumulating good days in the present, individuals can feel a sense of achievement and happiness without having to wait for some future event or outcome.
The Power of Mindset and Self-Talk in Golf
The podcast delves into the role of mindset and self-talk in shaping one's experience of the game of golf. The speaker emphasizes the importance of being aware of and managing one's internal dialogue. They discuss the metaphor of firing a second arrow, where the first arrow represents the initial reaction to a bad shot or outcome, and the second arrow symbolizes the story and interpretation created about that outcome. The speaker encourages golfers to observe how often they fire the second arrow and to work on developing a more constructive and positive self-talk. By reframing their internal dialogue, golfers can better manage setbacks and maintain a better overall mindset on the course.
Karl Morris, a performance coach, joins us to discuss his wonderful book he co-authored, The Lost Art of Golf. In this wide-ranging discussion, we cover topics like how to set goals properly, practice philosophy, on-course adjustments, and much more!
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