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Why Golf Makes You Angry (and How to Stop Sabotaging Your Game)

Why Golf Makes You Angry (and How to Stop Sabotaging Your Game)

Update: 2025-10-06
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In this episode, Jon opens up about a recent tournament where he lost his temper on the course for the first time in years and what it revealed about perfectionism, ego, and expectation management in golf. He and Adam break down why anger shows up for golfers of every level, from the feeling of helplessness to tying our self-worth to our scores. The conversation explores how to recognize when frustration crosses the line into self-sabotage, and how philosophy and rational thinking can help you regain control. Whether you’re slamming clubs or silently boiling inside, this episode will help you understand the roots of golf anger and how to use it to play (and live) better.




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Why Golf Makes You Angry (and How to Stop Sabotaging Your Game)

Why Golf Makes You Angry (and How to Stop Sabotaging Your Game)

Adam Young/Jon Sherman