PGA Tour Winner Robert Wrenn on Playing Better Under Pressure

From Links for Life by Tommy Thompson

February 10, 2026 · 1h 2m · Episode 22

About this episode

Tommy Thompson interviews PGA Tour winner Robert Wrenn about handling pressure in golf and life.

Pressure is something every golfer faces, but learning how to handle it is what separates average rounds from your best ones. In this episode of  Links for Life , Tommy sits down with  Robert Wrenn , former PGA Tour winner and 1987 Buick Open champion, to talk honestly about what pressure really is and how to play better when it shows up. Drawing from 16 years on the PGA Tour, Robert explains why pressure is largely self-imposed, how elite players think differently in high-stakes moments, and why preparation, commitment, and reflection matter more than talent alone. The conversation moves through course management, visualization, breathing, and post-round reflection, while also connecting golf pressure to life, leadership, and growth. This episode is practical, grounded, and focused on repeatable habits that help golfers perform closer to their potential when it matters most. (0:00) Intro (3:30) Pressure Is Self-Imposed (5:21) Mindset Under Pressure (15:14) Game Planning and Process (23:56) Visualization and Commitment (27:30) Reflection and Improvement (36:39) Embracing Pressure (59:27) Final Thoughts Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share!

People in this episode

Host: Tommy Thompson

Guest: Robert Wrenn

Topics covered

pressure in golf
performance under pressure
mindset
course management
visualization
reflection
personal growth

Keywords

golf
pressure
performance
mindset
visualization
reflection
PGA Tour
Robert Wrenn
course management
personal growth

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Organizations: PGA Tour