Ep.201: What Elite Golfers Do Differently (That You Don’t See) | Gareth Raflewski

About this episode

A conversation with Gareth Raflewski about the unique practices of elite golfers and how to improve short game performance.

This week on PaddyTalks Golf, powered by ForeGolf Custom, I sit down with Gareth Raflewski, PGA professional, elite short game coach, and one of the sharpest performance minds in Irish golf. From early memories of golf in Omagh to committing fully to the game, Gareth’s journey has taken him through competitive golf, elite coaching environments including Augusta and back home to build a performance focused academy centred around one thing: scoring. Known for his deep understanding of the short game, Gareth does not just teach technique. He teaches golfers how to think under pressure. We dive into: ⛳ Gareth’s earliest memory of golf and the compelling moment that made him go all in. 🧠 How elite players actually practise the short game and why most amateur practice does not transfer to the course. 🎯 The biggest myths in chipping and putting, including the truth about “soft hands”. 🔥 What pressure really feels like around the greens and how to train for it. 🎒 The small habits, routines and mindset shifts that save shots quickly without rebuilding your swing. 😂 Quick fire moments, honest reflections and a Candle Lit Dinner Six to round out the show. A thoughtful and insightful…

People in this episode

Host: PaddyTalks Golf

Guest: Gareth Raflewski

Topics covered

• elite golfers
• short game coaching
• golf performance
• pressure training
• golf practice techniques
• mindset in golf

Keywords

• golf
• short game
• elite coaching
• pressure
• scoring
• golf practice
• mindset
• chipping
• putting

Sponsors

ForeGolf Custom

Mentioned in this episode

Places: Omagh, Augusta

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