Episode 60 – From Breakdown to Breakthrough: Parker Improvement Project Pt. 2
Description
In Part 2 of the Parker Improvement Project, Matt gets into the highs and lows of chasing golf improvement—offering a transparent look into his quest to break through from a 4-handicap to scratch and how the mental and emotional side of the game often matters more than mechanics.
With help from coach Maggie Roller, and friends like Casey Lang and Nick Kirsch, Matt revisits his on-course failures, strategic adjustments, and personal breakthroughs heading into his club championship and the Golf & Politics Cup.
From swing struggles and on-course meltdowns to powerful lessons in humility, gratitude, and perspective, this episode delivers both golf instruction and personal growth.
🧠 In This Episode:
The mental meltdown that led to a break from golf
Learning from an 18-hole playing lesson with pro Maggie Roller
Why driver yips are killing his scores—and how he's tackling them
The importance of pre-shot routines and “changing the channel” mentally
Using Decade Golf strategy to improve course management
Short game struggles and bunker practice
How spiritual health and emotional maturity affect golf performance
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