Earn Your Edge: Decoding Excellence in Golf & Life

Ryan Palmer is nearly a 20-year veteran of the PGA Tour who has won multiple times. He has seen and experienced it all.  At 44-years-old, Ryan is playing some of the best golf of his career. He shares his passion and drive to continue to get better.     Topics:Origin Story: Growing up and playing golf in Amarillo, TexasTeachers/Trainers: Dad taught him to be a man, others taught him to be a better playerSuccess a surprise? Learn to win Golf Goals: Get better each, every year because there’s always room for improvementTime, Physical, Mental Commitment: Keep going to keep body healthy and mind freshConsistency Secret: Love the game, lucky to play, practice with purpose, believe in selfWatch and Learn: Ryan’s still a student of the game and emulates via observational skillOne Rule: Every shot should have a beginning, and every shot should have an endingLinks and Resources:Ryan Palmerhttps://www.pgatour.com/players/player.23320.ryan-palmer.htmlSherwin Coxhttps://www.amarillo.com/golf/sports-columnist/sports/2017-12-23/golf-pro-sherwin-cox-stepping-down-after-37-years-rossTy Coxhttps://www.pgatour.com/players/player.26736.ty-cox.htmlRandy Smithhttp://www.golfsw.com/profiles/rsmith.htmSteve Strickerhttps://www.pgatour.com/players/player.06527.steve-stricker.htmlNeil Smithhttps://www.pgatour.com/players/player.22630.neil-smith.htmlJames Edmondsonhttps://www.thecaddienetwork.com/meet-the-caddie-james-edmondson/Q Schoolhttps://www.pgatour.com/champions/tournaments/q-school.htmlAltus Performance’s Primed to Perform Coursehttps://altusacademy.teachable.com/Altus Performancehttps://altusperformance.com/Altus Performance on Twitterhttps://twitter.com/teamaltusAltus Performance on Instagramhttps://instagram.com/altusperformanceAltus Performance on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Altus-Performance-110002632382928/PGA Tourhttps://www.pgatour.com/Korn Ferry Tourhttps://www.pgatour.com/korn-ferry-tour.htmlCharles Schwab Challengehttps://www.charlesschwabchallenge.com/Titleisthttps://www.titleist.com/Total Golf Trainer (Discount Code: Earn Your Edge)https://totalgolftrainer.com/

A lifelong goal achieved for Carlos Ortiz when he got his first win on the PGA Tour earlier this season. He is the first Mexican-born player to win on the PGA Tour in more than 40 years. Currently, Carlos lives in Dallas and shares his story of growing up and learning to play golf in Mexico, climbing the competitive ladder and becoming one of the best young players on the PGA Tour.Topics:Lorena Ochoa: Example she set as a role model - practice and work hard Other Influences: Growing up with a competitive father and brother Fatherly Advice: Do it the right way, don’t quit, and don’t be afraid of anythingRecruitment Process: Why Brad Stracke wanted to coach Carlos at UNTSpecial Traits: International player able to consistently shoot low at young age Mental Trick: Truth behind setting low or no expectations to alleviate burden Lessons Learned: Would not change anything - losing PGA card was necessary Breakthrough Win: Missing cuts, make changes to score and regain confidenceLinks and Resources:Carlos Ortizhttps://www.pgatour.com/players/player.33667.carlos-ortiz.htmlLorena Ochoahttps://www.golfdigest.com/story/that-lorena-ochoa-retired-from-golf-at-age-28-and-as-world-no-1-is-still-shocking-10-years-laterAlvaro Ortizhttps://www.pgatour.com/players/player.39262.alvaro-ortiz.htmlJordan Spiethhttps://www.pgatour.com/players/player.34046.jordan-spieth.htmlBrad Strackehttps://meangreensports.com/sports/mens-golf/roster/coaches/brad-stracke/485Sebastián Muñozhttps://www.pgatour.com/players/player.48822.sebastian-munoz.htmlUniversity of North Texashttps://www.unt.edu/Altus Performance’s Primed to Perform Coursehttps://altusacademy.teachable.com/Altus Performancehttps://altusperformance.com/Altus Performance on Twitterhttps://twitter.com/teamaltusAltus Performance on Instagramhttps://instagram.com/altusperformanceAltus Performance on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Altus-Performance-110002632382928/PGA Tourhttps://www.pgatour.com/Masters Tournamenthttps://www.masters.com/Korn Ferry Tourhttps://www.pgatour.com/korn-ferry-tour.htmlTitleisthttps://www.titleist.com/Total Golf Trainer (Discount Code: Earn Your Edge)https://totalgolftrainer.com/

Laurie Canter started playing golf at 13 years old and went on to win the South African Amateur Championship in 2010. He saved up for the trip by working at the nine-hole course across the road from his home in Bath, England. Since then, Laurie has finished in the top 20 in nine of his last 17 starts and is not only known for his great form but for being a great guy. Laurie shares keys to his recent rise up the world golf ranks. What’s his formula for success?Topics:Reflection Process: Stay grounded and size up the competitionBermuda Grass: Putt and chip differences between green types on golf course slopesFormula: Variety of shots you need to feel comfortable with hittingLockdown: Opportunity to reflect and think about how to improve and play better golfDeclutter Mindset: Take time and ownership of technical perspectiveRaising the Floor: Deal with things that affect game to build confidence, be comfortable  Q-School Prodigy’s Strategy: Seclusion, not pressure to qualify and keep tour cardMental Errors: Use shot stats to tell a story and seek help with technical performanceAccountability: Take and use feedback correctly from those around you to improve  Links and Resources:Laurie Canterhttps://www.europeantour.com/players/laurie-canter-37624/European Tourhttps://www.europeantour.comRace to Dubaihttps://www.europeantour.com/european-tour/rankings/race-to-dubai/WGChttps://www.worldgolfchampionships.com/Alan Thompsonhttps://www.golfindubai.com/the-journal/how-laurie-canter-went-from-challenge-tour-to-dpwtc-challenger-in-ten-monthsAltus Performance’s Primed to Perform Coursehttps://altusacademy.teachable.com/Altus Performancehttps://altusperformance.com/Altus Performance on Twitterhttps://twitter.com/teamaltusAltus Performance on Instagramhttps://instagram.com/altusperformanceAltus Performance on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Altus-Performance-110002632382928/Titleisthttps://www.titleist.com/Total Golf Trainer (Discount Code: Earn Your Edge)https://totalgolftrainer.com/

When you want to become a better golfer and human being, who and where do you turn to for online instruction? Andy Proudman and Piers Ward of Me and My Golf. The two expert coaches target and support everyone from high handicappers to players at the top of the game. Andy and Piers share how stats, coaching sessions, habits, traits, and consistent patience and practice lead to success. Topics:Late to the Party: Take time to celebrate victories and appreciate accomplishmentsInflection Point: Lockdown was Aaron Rai’s key to learn and opportunity to improveSuperpower Strategy: Build on strengths to overcome inadequacy in short gameAction Steps: Mixture of proximity awareness, being sensible/smart, not too aggressiveDaily Schedule: Balance coaching duties, personal excellence, continued developmentMe and My Golf Content: Media company’s division of labor and collaboration w/ clientsGet to the Point: On social channels, understand platform and view analytics/metricsCoaching Plans: Takes weeks/months and team of people from conception to going live Links and Resources:Me and My Golfhttps://meandmygolf.com/Me and My Golf Coaching Planshttps://meandmygolf.com/product-category/coaching-plans/Me and My Golf on YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/user/meandmygolfAndy Proudman on Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/andyproudman/Piers Ward on Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/piers_ward/Aaron Raihttps://www.europeantour.com/players/aaron-rai-39583/Daniel Bergerhttps://www.pgatour.com/players/player.40026.daniel-berger.htmlRory McIlroyhttp://www.rorymcilroy.com/Hal Suttonhttps://www.pgatour.com/players/player.02170.hal-sutton.htmlAltus Performance’s Primed to Perform Coursehttps://altusacademy.teachable.com/Altus Performancehttps://altusperformance.com/Altus Performance on Twitterhttps://twitter.com/teamaltusAltus Performance on Instagramhttps://instagram.com/altusperformanceAltus Performance on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Altus-Performance-110002632382928/Titleisthttps://www.titleist.com/Total Golf Trainer (Discount Code: Earn Your Edge)https://totalgolftrainer.com/

Dr. Anthony Lyssy is on the cutting edge of health and wellness. He identifies new ways to improve performance and create better awareness of functional wellness, which play a role in earning an edge in golf and in life. Take care of your body and mind by following his four Pillars of Wellness: Nutrition, movement, regeneration, and stress. Topics:Golf: Requires fundamental coordination of mind, body, spirit on consistent basisHealthcare Landscape: Focus on wellness, not treating ills with pillsAll-in Wellness: Pair physician’s with patient’s goals to get to where they want to be Nutrition: What you put into your body can create negative acute and chronic effectsMovement: Physically train your body to create ‘good’ not ‘bad’ stress Regeneration: Sleep and other options to recover and create adaptive responseStress: Manage how your body reacts and adapts to eustress and distress Tools and Actions: Identify triggers and create balance in a controlled way Links and Resources: Dr. Anthony Lyssyhttps://www.drlyssy.com/Hole-in-One Nutrition by Robert Yanghttps://robertyang.net/elements/pages/hole-in-one-nutrition/Ketogenic Diet–Blog of Author Tim Ferrisshttps://tim.blog/tag/ketogenic-diet/NovoTHORhttps://www.novothor.com/Glymphatic Systemhttps://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25947369/27 Foods That Can Give You More Energyhttps://www.healthline.com/nutrition/energy-boosting-foodsBlue Light Spectrumhttps://www.health.harvard.edu/staying-healthy/blue-light-has-a-dark-sidef.lux Apphttps://justgetflux.com/Think Like a Monk by Jay Shettyhttps://thinklikeamonkbook.com/Headspacehttps://www.headspace.com/Calmhttps://www.calm.com/Simple Habithttps://www.simplehabit.com/Ryan Holidayhttps://ryanholiday.net/Zen Golf by Joseph Parenthttps://www.zengolf.com/Wim Hofhttps://www.wimhofmethod.com/Pure Encapsulationshttps://www.pureencapsulations.com/Thornehttps://www.thorne.com/HeartMath’s - Heart Rate Variabilityhttps://www.heartmath.com/Neuropeak Prohttps://www.neuropeakpro.com/Optimal Health Systems (Opti-Brain)https://www.optimalhealthsystems.com/opti-brainAltus Performance’s Primed to Perform Coursehttps://altusacademy.teachable.com/Altus Performancehttps://altusperformance.com/Altus Performance on Twitterhttps://twitter.com/teamaltusAltus Performance on Instagramhttps://instagram.com/altusperformanceAltus Performance on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Altus-Performance-110002632382928/Titleisthttps://www.titleist.com/Total Golf Trainer (Discount Code: Earn Your Edge)https://totalgolftrainer.com/

Tom Lewis is one of the best young players in the game. He is a two-time champ on the European Tour. Now, the English golfer is splitting his time between the PGA and European Tour. Despite all his early success, Tom has faced adversity in his career. Tom shares how he overcame some demons to improve his performance to be a top 50 player in the world. Topics:Origin Story and Lineage: Tom’s father was professional golfer and then his coach Traits/Characteristics: Differentiating himself as junior with a ‘professional’ approachPreparation: Level up without skipping a beatWhat changed? Doubt, stubbornness, and anxiety to improve too much too quicklyMental Transformation: Psychology of problem solving, imposter syndrome, and self-talkArt of Scoring: Skills and shift in abilityEuropean and PGA Tour Differences: Getting used to courses, weather, travel, scoringGame Analysis/Setting GoalsStay the Same: Is the cost of doing something greater than the cost of doing nothing?Swing ThoughtsLinks and Resources:Tom Lewishttps://www.pgatour.com/players/player.35104.tom-lewis.htmlPete Cowenhttp://www.petecowen.com/Mark Littonhttps://uk.linkedin.com/in/mark-litton-68729528Nick Faldohttps://www.nickfaldo.com/Eddie Pepperellhttps://www.pgatour.com/players/player.34709.eddie-pepperell.htmlLaurie Canterhttps://www.europeantour.com/players/laurie-canter-37624/Justin Thomashttps://www.pgatour.com/players/player.33448.justin-thomas.htmlBryson DeChambeauhttps://www.pgatour.com/players/player.47959.bryson-dechambeau.htmlAltus Performance’s Primed to Perform Coursehttps://altusacademy.teachable.com/Altus Performancehttps://altusperformance.com/Altus Performance on Twitterhttps://twitter.com/teamaltusAltus Performance on Instagramhttps://instagram.com/altusperformanceAltus Performance on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Altus-Performance-110002632382928/PGA Tourhttps://www.pgatour.com/European Tourhttps://www.europeantour.com/european-tour/Masters Tournamenthttps://www.masters.com/Titleisthttps://www.titleist.com/Total Golf Trainer (Discount Code: Earn Your Edge)https://totalgolftrainer.com/

Robert Rock not only has one of the best golf swings in the world and plays a full schedule on the European Tour, but continues to coach other players. The players he competes against each week seek out his advice. Robert is the defending champion at Abu Dhabi where he held off Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy on a Sunday to win. Also, Robert is a former driving range professional that earned a few starts on the European Tour. He has turned multiple wins on the tour into a 20-year career.   Topics:Fashion Faux-Pas: Robert Rock-style is to look impeccable, less golfyOrigin: Preparation and pure luck is what it took to go from teaching pro to tour playerLearning Curve: Lost card, but travelled the world to play competitive eventsLessons Learned: Navigate traffic, minimize stage, prepare appropriately to not panic Advantages: Teach yourself when you start with nothing to become a better coachMindset Shifts: Improve short game and putting by building up evidence and confidence Swing Thoughts: Robert’s love/hate fixation on his golf swingClear Concepts: Efficiency in reducing extraneous motion; aesthetics not that important Biggest Mistakes: Wasted too much time focusing on weaknesses, not strengthsLeaderboards: What if watching as a player and coach? Not competitive but supportiveRobert Rock Junior Golf Tour: Gives kids a chance to play courses they see on TVFuture Schedule: Funny thing about getting older, quest for distance and speed Links and Resources:Robert Rockhttps://robertrock.co.uk/Robert Rock - European Tour Playerhttps://www.europeantour.com/players/robert-rock-30383/Robert Rock Junior Golf Tourhttps://robertrockjuniorgolftour.co.uk/Lee Westwoodhttps://www.pgatour.com/players/player.20396.lee-westwood.htmlMatthew Belshamhttps://uk.linkedin.com/in/matthew-belsham-47189369Mac O’Gradyhttps://www.pgatour.com/players/player.01884.mac-o-grady.htmlBryson DeChambeauhttps://www.pgatour.com/players/player.47959.bryson-dechambeau.htmlAltus Performance’s Primed to Perform Coursehttps://altusacademy.teachable.com/Altus Performancehttps://altusperformance.com/Altus Performance on Twitterhttps://twitter.com/teamaltusAltus Performance on Instagramhttps://instagram.com/altusperformanceAltus Performance on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Altus-Performance-110002632382928/PGA Tourhttps://www.pgatour.com/Titleisthttps://www.titleist.com/Total Golf Trainer (Discount Code: Earn Your Edge)https://totalgolftrainer.com/

Marc Leishman is a five-time PGA Tour winner, four-time Presidents Cup player, and currently ranked 28th in the world. Marc knows what works for him and he talks about his process and strategy for attacking the golf course. Also, he provides insights into how he manages his schedule and the important role of his caddy. Topics:Origin and Upbringing: Growing up in Warrnambool, Australia, and working-class family Going from Good to Great: Coaches helped refine big draw to a fade for more controlSkewed Reality: Even the best players miss plenty of shots, but learn from themParental Support: Paired with Dad and pride of being beat by 13-year-old sonLessons Learned: Build character to become best version of yourself, not someone else Rise in Performance: From winning Rookie of the Year in 2009 to 28th in the worldBreakthrough: Improved putting, driving, and feeling comfortable in front of big crowdsRest/Recovery: Won’t play more than 4 weeks in a row, or more than 2 weeks from kidsCounting on Caddy: Art of when to say something or not in different situationsLinks and Resources:Marc Leishmanhttps://www.pgatour.com/players/player.26851.marc-leishman.htmlLeishman Lagerhttps://www.leishmanlager.com.au/Begin Again Foundationhttps://beginagainfoundation.com/Altus Performance’s Primed to Perform Coursehttps://altusacademy.teachable.com/Altus Performancehttps://altusperformance.com/Altus Performance on Twitterhttps://twitter.com/teamaltusAltus Performance on Instagramhttps://instagram.com/altusperformanceAltus Performance on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Altus-Performance-110002632382928/PGA Tourhttps://www.pgatour.com/The Presidents Cuphttps://www.presidentscup.com/U.S. Openhttps://www.usopen.com/Masters Tournamenthttps://www.masters.com/Titleisthttps://www.titleist.com/Total Golf Trainer (Discount Code: Earn Your Edge)https://totalgolftrainer.com/

Ryder Cup Captain, Steve Stricker shares his wisdom and insights from playing at the top of the game for nearly three decades. Steve orchestrated a memorable comeback after a 3year dip in performance that included after 38 missed cuts in 69 starts. He became the model of consistency winning Comeback Player of the Year in consecutive seasons. Steve plays on the PGA Tour and the PGA Tour Champions. Steve has won 12 times on the PGA Tour, including the WGC-Match Play title in 2001 and two FedEx Cup playoff events. Topics:Partnering Up: Prepared to play with Daniel Berger for PGA Tour - QBE ShootoutFans at the Ryder CupScouting Captains PicksCaptain’s Goals: Offer support not judgement to build relationships and skill setsSteve’s Origin Story: Parents’ impact and developing in a cold climateOut of Slump: Don’t care what others think or what they’re doing, do things you’re good at by taking ownership of strengthsLinks and Resources:Steve Strickerhttps://www.pgatour.com/players/player.06527.steve-stricker.htmlSteve Stricker Golfhttp://stevestrickergolf.com/Harry Higgshttps://www.pgatour.com/players/player.33597.harry-higgs.htmlDaniel Berger https://www.pgatour.com/players/player.40026.daniel-berger.htmlCoach John Woodenhttp://www.coachwooden.com/Tiger Woodshttps://tigerwoods.com/Ryan Palmerhttps://www.pgatour.com/players/player.23320.ryan-palmer.htmlBryson DeChambeauhttps://www.pgatour.com/players/player.47959.bryson-dechambeau.htmlAltus Performance’s Primed to Perform Coursehttps://altusacademy.teachable.com/Altus Performancehttps://altusperformance.com/Altus Performance on Twitterhttps://twitter.com/teamaltusAltus Performance on Instagramhttps://instagram.com/altusperformanceAltus Performance on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Altus-Performance-110002632382928/PGA Tourhttps://www.pgatour.com/PGA Tour - QBE Shootouthttps://www.pgatour.com/tournaments/qbe-shootout.htmlFedEx Cuphttps://www.pgatour.com/fedexcup.htmlWorld Golf Championships (WGC)https://www.pgatour.com/tournaments/wgc-dell-technologies-match-play.htmlThe Presidents Cuphttps://www.presidentscup.com/U.S. Ryder Cuphttps://www.rydercup.com/U.S. Openhttps://www.usopen.com/Titleisthttps://www.titleist.com/Total Golf Trainer (Discount Code: Earn Your Edge)https://totalgolftrainer.com/

Abraham Ancer is the 21st ranked player in the world. Abe won the 2018 Australian Open and was a breakout star for the international team at The Presidents Cup. Abe forged his own path to become a PGA Tour player by going from a border town in Mexico with only one golf course to one of the best players in the world. Topics:The Masters: Preparing for his debutOrigin Story: Father’s early involvement helped Abe learn and develop fundamentalsLife Lessons Learned: humility and hard workTechnique and Tools: Seize opportunities, stretch boundaries, and practice to pull it offStrengths and Weaknesses: Balance desire and devotion to continuous improvementFrom Korn Ferry to PGA Tour Success: Physical training, consistent putting, and good team/systemSignal vs. Noise? Short-game shots, scrambling stats, and trusting instinctsTechnical Instruction: Abe teaches how to hit pitch shots that make the ball spin around the greensAbe’s Predictions: Dialback distance race and rules of golf course designPeers/Players: Top 20 differences in distance, putting, and attitudeBogey Free Rounds: Tactical keys to bogey avoidanceSwing Thoughts: Step behind the ball, picture the shot, and react to shot Links and Resources:Abraham Ancerhttps://www.pgatour.com/players/player.45526.abraham-ancer.htmlAbraham Ancer - No Bordershttps://www.pgatour.com/video/2020/02/18/abraham-ancer---no-borders.htmlJaime Gomezhttps://www.pgatour.com/players/player.06566.jaime-gomez.htmlBryson DeChambeauhttps://www.pgatour.com/players/player.47959.bryson-dechambeau.htmlRory McIlroyhttp://www.rorymcilroy.com/Dustin Johnsonhttps://www.pgatour.com/players/player.30925.dustin-johnson.htmlAltus Performance’s Primed to Perform Coursehttps://altusacademy.teachable.com/Altus Performancehttps://altusperformance.com/Altus Performance on Twitterhttps://twitter.com/teamaltusAltus Performance on Instagramhttps://instagram.com/altusperformanceAltus Performance on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Altus-Performance-110002632382928/PGA Tourhttps://www.pgatour.com/Emirates Australian Openhttps://www.golf.org.au/ausopenThe Presidents Cuphttps://www.presidentscup.com/Masters Tournamenthttps://www.masters.com/U.S. Openhttps://www.usopen.com/Korn Ferry Tourhttps://www.pgatour.com/korn-ferry-tour.htmlTotal Golf Trainer (10% Discount Code: Earn Your Edge)https://totalgolftrainer.com/Titleisthttps://www.titleist.com/

No player better represents the ‘earn your edge’ philosophy than Matthew Fitzpatrick.In this chat, he shares his sophisticated and detailed approach to improvement. Matt is the 20th ranked golfer in the world, five-time European Tour winner, U.S. Amateur champion, and Ryder Cup player. He has accomplished a great deal in his young career and talks about his mindset and processes used to make his golf game even better.   Topics:Origin Story: Fitzpatrick family produces two world-class, high-performance playersTwo Sides to Golf: Technical and course managementSiblings as a Facilitator to Success: Supportive sibling or sibling rivalry relationship?Leveling Up: Nature versus nurture to step up, succeed, and win with confidenceFade and Fairway: Fade here, there, everywhere on straight and narrow coursesDriving Accuracy: Develop distance through technical changes and sustain superpower of accuracyStructure: Once you turn pro, you’re on your own, so stop and take some notesCoping Strategies: Under pressure, still able to deliver by believing in yourself Links and Resources:Matthew Fitzpatrickhttps://www.pgatour.com/players/player.40098.matthew-fitzpatrick.htmlMatthew Fitzpatrickhttps://www.mattfitzpatrick.golf/Billy Foster (Matthew Fitzpatrick’s Caddie)https://www.golf-monthly.co.uk/features/the-game/matt-fitzpatricks-caddie-203555Alex Fitzpartickhttps://www.golfdigest.com/story/alex-fitzpatrick-like-brother-matt-did-is-playing-for-great-britan-and-ireland-team-but-the-similarities-end-thereBryson DeChambeauhttps://www.pgatour.com/players/player.47959.bryson-dechambeau.htmlSteve Robinson (Performance Coach)https://uk.linkedin.com/in/steve-robinson-b5280140Graham Walker (Performance Coach)http://www.walkersgolfacademy.theoaksgolfclub.co.uk/graham-walker/Altus Performance’s Primed to Perform Coursehttps://altusacademy.teachable.com/Altus Performancehttps://altusperformance.com/Altus Performance on Twitterhttps://twitter.com/teamaltusAltus Performance on Instagramhttps://instagram.com/altusperformanceAltus Performance on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Altus-Performance-110002632382928/PGA Tourhttps://www.pgatour.com/European Tourhttps://www.europeantour.com/european-tour/U.S. Amateurhttps://www.usga.org/content/usga/home-page/championships/2020/u-s--amateur.htmlU.S. Openhttps://www.usopen.com/Ryder Cuphttps://www.rydercup.com/Walker Cuphttp://www.walkercup.org/TrackManhttps://trackmangolf.com/Titleisthttps://www.titleist.com/Total Golf Trainer (Discount Code: Earn Your Edge)https://totalgolftrainer.com/

Is the fear of other people’s opinions (foopo) the kryptonite to self belief? What’s the anecdote? Performance psychology can be trained to improve, evaluate, assess, and influence nine mental skills. Dr. Michael Gervais is a world-renowned high-performance psychologist. His mission is to help athletes and leaders thrive in pressure-packed environments to perform their very best. Topics:Compete to Create: Alpha competitors with capabilities in a relationship-based cultureX’s and O’s: Create an ecosystem and shared practices to train athletes and coachesMicrosoft: Sport-to-business migration of science and stories to train your mindMental Superpowers: Three trainable skills for humans are their craft, body, and mindHigh-Performance Playing Field: Environment, DNA, and effort toward developmentPerformance and Prowess: Sort out an identity as an athlete and what others think of you Perceived or Actual Threats: Is it normal to be nervous?Brain’s Dictum: Manipulate the world the right way to survive Sets and Reps: Psychological parts of self-discovery and self talk for self-confidenceOn Point: What are the three right experiences to reason why something’s true?Break Belief Boundaries: Boost awareness by demonstrating vulnerability via the discomfort Optimism: Uncommon mastering of what can be controlled to commit to the path of masteryCore Values: Clarify conditions of first principles in life to go the distance Level Up Efficacy: Everything will work out with a sense of self-power Mindfulness: Engage on purpose in the present moment through awareness and wisdomDeep Focus: Recognize when off-course and off-task to refocus Imagery vs. Adversity: Close your eyes and use your imagination to make it feel realLinks and Resources:Finding Masteryhttps://findingmastery.net/Compete to Create by Michael Gervais and Pete Carrollhttps://competetocreate.net/Dr. Michael Gervais on LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/drmichaelgervaisFelix Baumgartnerhttps://felixbaumgartner.com/Albert Bandurahttps://albertbandura.com/Rickson Graciehttps://www.ricksongracie.com/Bob Bowmanhttps://swimmingcoach.org/about/hof/bowman-bob/Altus Performance’s Primed to Perform Coursehttps://altusacademy.teachable.com/Altus Performancehttps://altusperformance.com/Altus Performance on Twitterhttps://twitter.com/teamaltusAltus Performance on Instagramhttps://instagram.com/altusperformanceAltus Performance on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Altus-Performance-110002632382928/PGA Tourhttps://www.pgatour.com/Titleisthttps://www.titleist.com/

Coaching legend Pete Cowen shares words of wisdom from his years of experience and success. He prefers to stay under the radar, but remains highly regarded by coaches and players. Pete’s clients seek him out for support and guidance—leading them to win more than 200 titles worldwide, including 11 majors.   Topics:From Player to Coach: transitioning from European Tour winner to coaching major winnersEarly Tour Experiences: Learning, coaching, and traveling with Westwood and Clarke‘Snowball’ Success: Going from good to great as a coachGolf Swing Physiology: Understand body/muscle structure and the engine of the swingGood Cop/Bad Cop: tough love or nurturing confidence to get the best out of each playerHenrik Stenson’s Journey: Listen, accept, and make changes to regain formTop 10 Golf Ltd: Business model provides Pete compensation based on players’ results Three Rs: Respect yourself, respect others, and responsible for your own actionsTeam Approach: Managing one of the biggest stable of players on Tour with partner, Mike WalkerGood, Great, and World-Class Players: What differentiates the best from the rest?Rory McIlroy: observations of a young Rory and the personality traits that predicted high performance Secret Sauce Story: Rippling sand and spinning bunker shots Swing Thoughts: One swing thought is enough; think about next shot, not last shotLinks and Resources:Pete Cowenhttp://www.petecowen.com/Lee Westwoodhttps://www.leewestwood.golf/Darren Clarkehttp://www.darrenclarke.golf/Ramsay McMasterhttp://www.golfbytourmiss.com/2011/12/ramsay-mcmaster-sudden-passing/Gary Woodlandhttps://www.pgatour.com/players/player.31323.gary-woodland.htmlHenrik Stensonhttp://www.henrikstenson.com/Mike Walkerhttp://www.mikewalkergolf.com/Rory McIlroyhttp://www.rorymcilroy.com/Brett Rumfordhttps://www.europeantour.com/players/brett-rumford-30705/Thomas Pietershttps://www.europeantour.com/players/thomas-pieters-36814/Altus Performance’s Primed to Perform Coursehttps://altusacademy.teachable.com/Altus Performancehttps://altusperformance.com/Altus Performance on Twitterhttps://twitter.com/teamaltusAltus Performance on Instagramhttps://instagram.com/altusperformanceAltus Performance on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Altus-Performance-110002632382928/PGA Tourhttps://www.pgatour.com/European Tourhttps://www.europeantour.com/european-tour/Ryder Cuphttps://www.rydercup.com/British Mastershttps://www.europeantour.com/european-tour/betfred-british-masters-hosted-by-lee-westwood-2020/U.S. Open Championshiphttps://www.usopen.com/Titleisthttps://www.titleist.com/

Patience is not a virtue, according to 2x European Tour winner, Eddie Pepperell. His sense of humor and words of wisdom on golf-how to get and stay better-offer plenty to learn from in this chat.Topics:●Lockdown vs. Tournament Life: Bored and itching for competition●Reflect, Reprioritize, Reliant? Yearning for structured lifestyle of tournament golf●New Norm: What if player support from coaches, caddies, cheerleaders is removed?●Ownership: Goal for anybody guiding someone toward technical proficiency●Filtering Process: Who or what coaching cues make you the best version of yourself?●Push and fill the trolley; don't be the trolley: Live your life, career, and move forward●Swing Thoughts, Feels, Feedback●Intellect Spectrum: Turn complex into useful information to still perform at high level●Gremlins/Monsters: Keep them small, even if they want to grow, or they ruin your game●The Yips: Momentary adjustment of movement that interferes with putting and chippingLinks and Resources:Eddie Pepperellhttps://www.pgatour.com/players/player.34709.eddie-pepperell.htmlEddie Pepperell on Twitterhttps://twitter.com/pepperelleddie?lang=enThe Pepper PODhttps://the-pepper-pod.captivate.fm/Rory McIlroyhttp://www.rorymcilroy.com/Tiger Woodshttps://tigerwoods.com/Phil Kenyonhttps://www.haroldswashputting.co.uk/about/team/phil-kenyonLaurie Canterhttps://www.europeantour.com/players/laurie-canter-37624/Jordan Smithhttps://www.europeantour.com/players/jordan-smith-38857/Simon Shankshttps://simonshanksgolf.co.uk/Matt Wallacehttps://www.pgatour.com/players/player.48887.matt-wallace.htmlBryson DeChambeauhttps://www.pgatour.com/players/player.47959.bryson-dechambeau.htmlPatrick Reedhttps://www.pgatour.com/players/player.34360.patrick-reed.htmlAltus Performancehttps://altusperformance.com/Altus Performance on Twitterhttps://twitter.com/teamaltusAltus Performance on Instagramhttps://instagram.com/altusperformanceAltus Performance on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Altus-Performance-110002632382928/PGA Tourhttps://www.pgatour.com/European Tourhttps://www.europeantour.com/european-tour/Portugal Mastershttps://www.europeantour.com/european-tour/portugal-masters-2020/British Mastershttps://www.europeantour.com/european-tour/betfred-british-masters-hosted-by-lee-westwood-2020/Leeds Cuphttps://pgagbi.bluegolf.com/bluegolf/pgagbi18/event/pgagbi18763/index.htmArnold Palmer Invitationalhttps://arnoldpalmerinvitational.com/Ryder Cuphttps://www.rydercup.com/U.S. Open Championshiphttps://www.usopen.com/Augusta National Golf Clubhttps://www.masters.com/en_US/course/index.htmlTitleisthttps://www.titleist.com/

American professional golfer, Jordan Spieth, has a hard time sitting still. So, he's been following a regular routine to train and hangout at home. Jordan's looking forward to getting back to playing after the COVID-19 crisis. As a PGA Tour player and formerly #1 in Official World Golf Ranking, Jordan is a three-time majors winner and 2015 FedEx Cup champion.Topics:● Off-Season: Zoom Team Meetings, book a week, maintain mobility, continue form progress, Headspace● Good Habits: Self-care/self-improvement as a habit● Reflection: Put into practice, lessons learned to prioritize and prepare for tournaments● Masters in November● Short-Game Skills: Adaptable, robust, foundational tools for variety environments/conditions● Putting Skills: Start line feedback and touch/green reading tasks● Full-Swing Skills: Understand, develop, and own your swing● Slow Motion/Flow State: Never play without focusing on swing thoughts● Positivity vs. Negativity: Reframe because past doesn't predict the futureLinks and Resources:Jordan Spiethhttp://www.jordanspiethgolf.com/Justin Thomashttps://www.pgatour.com/players/player.33448.justin-thomas.htmlZack Johnsonhttps://www.pgatour.com/players/player.24024.zach-johnson.htmlAdam Scotthttps://www.pgatour.com/players/player.24502.adam-scott.htmlBubba Watsonhttps://www.pgatour.com/players/player.25804.bubba-watson.htmlPhil Mickelsonhttps://www.pgatour.com/players/player.01810.phil-mickelson.htmlTiger Woodshttps://tigerwoods.com/The Last Dancehttps://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/28973557/the-last-dance-updates-untold-story-michael-jordan-chicago-bullsAltus Performancehttps://altusperformance.com/Altus Performance on Twitterhttps://twitter.com/teamaltusAltus Performance on Instagramhttps://instagram.com/altusperformanceAltus Performance on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Altus-Performance-110002632382928/PGA Tourhttps://www.pgatour.com/Masters Tournamenthttps://www.masters.com/FedEx Cuphttps://www.pgatour.com/fedexcup.htmlRyder Cuphttps://www.rydercup.com/Augusta National Golf Clubhttp://www.augusta.com/Brookhaven Golf Clubhttps://www.clubcorp.com/Clubs/Brookhaven-Country-ClubChambers Bayhttps://www.chambersbaygolf.com/TrackMan Golfhttps://trackmangolf.com/

Trevor Moawad’s mission is to motivate the motivated by using mindset as a competitive advantage. He is a mental conditioning expert and strategic advisor to some of the world's most elite performers in all types of sports. As the author of the book, It Takes What It Takes, Trevor demystifies sports psychology and shares tools to cope with pressure and performance.  Topics:Bob Moawad: Trevor’s dad was peak performance educator and self-esteem providerNeutral Thinking: Always try to be positive, not negative Nature vs. Nurture: Is “It” factor related to mindset skills?Aggregate of Marginal Gains: Do the things that good golfers doAptitude: A lot of athletes are really good, but some are better at the right timesStrategic Mistakes: Parents with egos want kids to win, close, and play under pressure Privilege the Past: Expect the worst; past is real and may predict future performanceCoaches: It takes role models because attitude is contagious  Links and Resources:Trevor Moawadhttps://moawadconsultinggroup.com/It Takes What It Takes by Trevor Moawadhttps://www.amazon.com/Takes-What-Think-Neutrally-Control/dp/0062947125IMG Academyhttps://www.imgacademy.com/The Power of Positive Thinkinghttps://www.amazon.com/Power-Positive-Thinking-Norman-Vincent/dp/0743234804National Association for Self Esteemhttps://healthyselfesteem.org/Dallas Cuphttp://www.dallascup.com/ Freddy Aduhttps://www.planetfootball.com/quick-reads/nine-stages-freddy-adus-career-wonderkid-wanderer/Bob Rotellahttps://www.golfdigest.com/story/rotellaTiger Woodshttps://tigerwoods.com/Fred Funkhttps://www.pgatour.com/players/player.01381.fred-funk.htmlIvan Lendlhttps://www.tennisfame.com/hall-of-famers/inductees/ivan-lendlPaula Creamerhttps://www.lpga.com/players/paula-creamer/80130/overviewMichelle Wiehttps://www.lpga.com/players/michelle-wie/88106/overviewDavid Leadbetterhttps://leadbetter.com/Bradenton Country Clubhttps://www.bradentoncc.org/Under Armourhttps://www.underarmour.com/en-us/PGA Tourhttps://www.pgatour.com/Altus Performancehttps://altusperformance.com/Altus Performance on Twitterhttps://twitter.com/teamaltusAltus Performance on Instagramhttps://instagram.com/altusperformanceAltus Performance on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Altus-Performance-110002632382928/

Justin Thomas is an American professional golfer on the PGA Tour. In 2017, he won five events, including the PGA Championship and FedEx Cup. Following that winning streak, Justin continues to be at his best and the top of his game. He shares how he approaches specific situations within competitive golf.   Topics:Health goals during quarantine and Rory’s Peleton cheat codeOrigin Story: Growing up in golf family with dad as coach and experiencing support/success at an early age.  Competing in Class of 2011 with Jordan Spieth, Daniel Berger, ect.Weak to Strong: Going from small and skinny to prioritizing speed, strength, and scoringBalancing technical development and scoring skills: playing golf⁠— not golf swingRole Models: How Michael Jordan, Tiger Woods, and others made an impactSelf-talk and Pressure-filled Situations: Relishing the moments in the heat of contention and learing from failuresBad Warm-ups/Tactical Adjustments: How to ensure a bad warm up doesn’t equal a bad round Mental and Physical Readiness: rest and sleep goals and nutritional targets on week of an eventRecovery Period/Percentage: Monitoring biofeedback and psychological effects with WhoopOff-week Practice: Sharpen skills via drills, finding time to play, and other techniquesNoise and Negative Energy: Why Justin leans into silence social media criticsSwing Thoughts: Figure out what’s going right or wrong, focus, and fix it   Links and Resources:Justin Thomas Foundationhttps://www.justinthomasgolf.com/Justin Thomas - PGA Tour Playerhttps://www.pgatour.com/players/player.33448.justin-thomas.htmlNo Laying Up Podcasthttps://nolayingup.com/U.S. Junior Amateur Championshiphttps://www.usga.org/junioramU.S. Kids Golfhttps://foundation.uskidsgolf.com/U.S. Open Championshiphttps://www.usopen.com/players/33448.htmlPelotonhttps://www.onepeloton.com/WHOOPhttps://www.whoop.com/thelocker/whoop-strap-3-0-overview/Altus Performancehttps://altusperformance.com/Altus Performance on Twitterhttps://twitter.com/teamaltusAltus Performance on Instagramhttps://instagram.com/altusperformanceAltus Performance on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Altus-Performance-110002632382928/PGA Tourhttps://www.pgatour.com/PGA Championshiphttps://www.pgachampionship.com/FedEx Cuphttps://www.pgatour.com/fedexcup/winners.htmlTrackMan Golfhttps://trackmangolf.com/

Due to an extraordinary guest list of players, and better later than never again, Cameron McCormick and Corey Lundberg return with their EDGE EXPRESS, a quick update on the wins, losses, and fails in the golf world. Then, Total Golf Trainer inventor and coach, Michael Gish, describes the most common drills for consumers. Ready for worthy wisdom from professionals, as well as not-so-perfect predictions from others? Topics:How long before any player or caddy tests positive for COVID-19? Possible, probable, and likely—although protocols will keep golf goingCOVID-19 Communication: Pursue golf priorities and opportunities with positivityKeep Putting Away: Recharge, reflect, and seek guidance on skills from Phil KenyonWords of Advice: Hit the ground running, level up, maintain, elevate, seek feedbackGratitude vs. Gripes: Genuine excitement and entitlement, which will win or wear off?Lost Balls: Benefit of grandstands and galleries in certain situationsBiggest Bogey: Official World Golf Ranking not freezing European tour players Cone of Experience: What is experienced? How is it experienced? How many times?Debunking Data: People remember 10% of what they read, 20% of what they hear, 30% of what they see, and 50% of what they see and hearRecommendation: Remember, recall, and get better by relistening to high performersLinks and Resources:Matt Wilsonhttps://ca.linkedin.com/in/matt-wilson-67942112Phil Kenyonhttps://visioputting.com/about/Official World Golf Rankinghttp://www.owgr.com/Edgar Dale (Cone of Experience)https://elearningindustry.com/cone-of-experience-what-really-isAltus Performancehttps://altusperformance.com/Altus Performance on Twitterhttps://twitter.com/teamaltusAltus Performance on Instagramhttps://instagram.com/altusperformanceAltus Performance on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Altus-Performance-110002632382928/PGA Tourhttps://www.pgatour.com/Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA)https://www.lpga.com/Titleisthttps://www.titleist.com/Total Golf Trainerhttps://totalgolftrainer.com/

Adam Scott is known for one of the most coveted and envied swings in golf. He describes his technique and how he continues to refine it through lessons learned to sustain long-standing success. Currently, Adam is the #6 player in the world, formerly #1. He has achieved 31 professional victories, including being the first Australian to win a Master’s Tournament. Winning is such a great habit to have because it’s hard to do. Topics:Nature vs. Nurture: Supportive parents, breaking par, and shooting 69 at 13 years oldReciprocal Admiration: Observe and process players’ strengths, but not feel intimidated Technique: Prioritize rhythm, relying on visual feedback is unnecessaryWorld-class Coach: Top traits include trust, guidance, and communicating confidenceBirdies vs. Bogies: Adapt approach tactically for some idea, not much idea, no ideaMindset: Cool, calm, and poised for performance all comes from preparationTrial-and-Error Process: Learn from experience to balance all the moving partsCommon Denominator: Everyone is good, must have ‘it’ factor to performPractice and Performance: What’s become overrated and over-prioritized? Links and Resources:Adam Scotthttps://www.pgatour.com/players/player.24502.adam-scott.htmlDustin Johnsonhttps://dustinjohnson.comBrad Malonehttp://www.golfaustralia.com.au/brad-maloneTiger Woodshttps://tigerwoods.com/Rory McIlroyhttp://www.rorymcilroy.com/Altus Performancehttps://altusperformance.com/Altus Performance on Twitterhttps://twitter.com/teamaltusAltus Performance on Instagramhttps://instagram.com/altusperformanceAltus Performance on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Altus-Performance-110002632382928/PGA Tourhttps://www.pgatour.com/Masters Tournamenthttps://www.masters.com/Riversdale Cuphttps://www.riversdalegolf.com.au/cms/the-riversdale-cup/history/Presidents Cuphttps://www.presidentscup.com/Australian Openhttps://www.golfchannel.com/tours/australasian-tour/The Memorial Tournamenthttps://www.nationwide.com/personal/about-us/nationwide-sponsorships/pages/nch-memorialTotal Golf Trainerhttps://totalgolftrainer.com/Tweets/Quotes:“There are bits of lots of people’s games that I admire.”Rely on fundamentals, feels, and implicit trust. Don’t nitpick yourself into a knot.Performance Perspective: Communicate for player to perform beyond a pretty swing.“Winning is such a great habit to have because it’s hard to do.”To win any golf tournament, you have to make a putt in the last few holes.

Webb Simpson’s clear path to achieving success separates him from other professional golf players. Currently, Webb is ranked #9 in the world. He has six PGA Tour wins, including the 2012 U.S. Open and 2018 Players Championship. Webb shares actionable tips on how he develops his hard skills, iron play, putting, and world-renowned short game. Topics: Elephant in the Room: How are the Simpsons dealing with coronavirus? Formula for Success: Stay sharp, sleep well, and maintain momentum with schedule Origins of Influence: Fellow player, Kevin Larsen, and Webb’s father, Sam Simpson Time on Task: Replicate putt and chip practice process for similar success Play vs. Practice: Learn by playing game, pace yourself, and practice patience Putter Technique: Shift and switch early from anchoring Where Webb’s courage, confidence, and competition comes from Life Events, Phases, and Stages: How did it feel to win? Putting Fundamentals: Alignment, start line, and adaptability Webb Simpson Challenge: Stay calm and keep the faith Links and Resources: Webb Simpson https://www.pgatour.com/players/player.29221.webb-simpson.html Webb Simpson Challenge https://www.webbsimpsonchallenge.com/ Altus Performance https://altusperformance.com/ Altus Performance on Twitter https://twitter.com/teamaltus Altus Performance on Instagram https://instagram.com/altusperformance Altus Performance on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Altus-Performance-110002632382928/ Caddie Paul Tesori https://www.thecaddienetwork.com/meet-the-caddie-paul-tesori/ Kevin Larsen https://www.pgatour.com/players/player.32332.kevin-larsen.html Brendon Todd https://www.pgatour.com/players/player.30927.brendon-todd.html Anais Nim https://www.pinterest.com/pin/496451558893739191/ Pat Goss https://nusports.com/staff-directory/pat-goss/125 Bubba Watson https://www.pgatour.com/players/player.25804.bubba-watson.html PGA Tour https://www.pgatour.com/ Ryder Cup https://www.rydercup.com/ Presidents Cup https://www.presidentscup.com/ U.S. Open Championship https://www.usopen.com/ Players Championship https://www.theplayers.com/ Walker Cup http://www.walkercup.org/ Arnold Palmer Cup https://www.arnoldpalmercup.com/ Masters Tournament https://www.masters.com/ Total Golf Trainer https://totalgolftrainer.com/ Tweets/Quotes: “Life is fast and in a hurry for most people and for us. It’s been nice to slow down.” “Thankfully, the golf course is still open around here. So, I’ve been able to practice.” “Playing reveals areas you need to work on both physically and mentally.” “I love to play, and I love to compete, and I love to have a putt on the last hole that meant something.” “We just hit it off from the start. We had a great friendship from the start. We were comfortable around each other.We were like-minded in our faith, in life, in family.”