Rediscovering the Joy of Putting: A Conversation with Gary Nicol #332
Description
In this episode, Karl and Gary revisit the transformative ideas from their book 'The Lost Art of Putting,' reflecting on its impact since its publication six years ago.
They explore the concepts of focusing on pace over line, creative and intuitive approaches to putting, the importance of intention, attention, and attitude, and the role of acceptance in handling outcomes.
Insights are shared from their experiences and observations, including anecdotes about notable golfers and practical exercises to improve putting. They emphasize the importance of making putting a fun and engaging aspect of the game rather than a technical chore.
• 05:28 Welcome Back, Gary!
• 05:50 Reflecting on Six Years of Progress
• 07:37 The Importance of Pace in Putting
• 09:25 The Role of Attention in Putting
• 13:30 Engaging the Imagination in Practice
• 17:08 Teaching Golf the Right Way
• 26:26 Intention, Attention, and Attitude
• 32:07 The Importance of Being Present in Golf
• 32:40 Lessons from Sven-Göran Eriksson and Bernhard Langer
• 34:24 The Power of Acceptance in Golf
• 37:32 Dream Big, Play to Win, and Never Give In
• 39:33 The Possible Question: A Powerful Tool
• 48:20 Focusing on the Ball: A Key to Success
• 51:20 The Joy of Putting
• 54:46 Conclusion and Future Plans
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