A Simple Stat-Tracking System That Actually Helps Your Golf Game

About this episode

Jon and Adam discuss a simple stat-tracking system for golfers that enhances performance evaluation and includes a conversation with Jared Tendler on self-doubt and anxiety.

In this episode, Jon and Adam discuss a simple but more useful way to track golf stats without getting buried in apps or misleading numbers like fairways hit and total putts. Jon explains how golfers can evaluate tee shots, approach shots, wedge play, and putting with a basic checkmark/X system focused on whether shots were functional, playable, and connected to scoring. The larger message is that stat tracking only matters if it leads to a better post-round review: identifying good shots, spotting real patterns, and separating ball-striking issues from strategy or mental-process mistakes. The episode also includes a follow-up conversation with Jared Tendler about self-doubt, anxiety, and why golfers do not need perfect confidence to improve or compete well. Ultimately, the discussion encourages golfers to review their rounds with more clarity, less emotion, and a stronger focus on the patterns that actually hold them back. Purchase Jared Tendler's new book, Everyday Golf Psychology ⁠here⁠ Join the free community Jared created around the book ⁠here Thank you to our show sponsors, Strike Wedge, For Wellness, Rhoback, Warby Parker, and Pestie Golfers who care about their game…

People in this episode

Hosts: Jon Sherman, Adam Young

Guest: Jared Tendler

Topics covered

• stat tracking
• golf performance
• self-doubt
• anxiety
• post-round review

Keywords

• golf stats
• tee shots
• approach shots
• wedge play
• putting
• self-doubt
• anxiety
• performance review

Sponsors

Strike Wedge, For Wellness, Rhoback, Warby Parker, Pestie

Mentioned in this episode

Products: Everyday Golf Psychology

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