About this episode

This episode features discussions on golf's mental game with Jay Bilas and insights from rising amateur star Ryder Cowan about his recent experiences in competitive golf.

The John Deere Classic takes center stage on this episode of 5 Clubs as Gary Williams welcomes Jay Bilas and rising amateur star Ryder Cowan. Fresh off earning co-low amateur honors at the U.S. Open, Ryder Cowan joins us from Ireland ahead of the Arnold Palmer Cup to discuss his breakthrough at Shinnecock Hills, competing against the world's best, watching Rory McIlroy practice, and what he's learned from one of the biggest weeks of his career. Then Jay Bilas stops by the studio before heading to the American Century Championship in Lake Tahoe. Jay shares lessons from his book Toughness and explains how concepts like persistence, acceptance, confidence, body language, and positive self-talk can help every golfer improve their mental game. Plus: - John Deere Classic picks - American Century Championship preview - U.S. Senior Open storylines - Golf Dogs of the Week - Ryder Cowan's U.S. Open experience - Golf practice and mental performance tips If you love golf instruction, PGA TOUR & LPGA analysis, player interviews, and conversations that go beyond the leaderboard, subscribe to 5 Clubs for new episodes every week. 5 Clubs airs Monday–Wednesday on Golf Channel and SiriusXM PGA…

People in this episode

Host: Gary Williams

Guests: Jay Bilas, Ryder Cowan

Topics covered

• golf mental game
• John Deere Classic
• U.S. Open
• amateur golf
• golf instruction
• PGA TOUR analysis

Keywords

• golf
• mental performance
• John Deere Classic
• U.S. Open
• Ryder Cowan
• Jay Bilas
• golf tips
• PGA TOUR
• LPGA analysis

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: U.S. Open, American Century Championship, Arnold Palmer Cup, Golf Channel, SiriusXM PGA TOUR Radio

Places: Ireland, Lake Tahoe, Shinnecock Hills

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