How to Handle Pressure, and Stop Hiding From Your Driver
About this episode
Jon shares his experience of handling pressure during a tournament and discusses mental strategies for golfers.
In this episode, Jon breaks down a pressure-filled tournament round in extreme heat and the mental strategies that helped him shoot three under and earn medalist honors in a difficult qualifier. He and Adam discuss what happens when golfers become attached to a score, why thoughts about protecting a good round can become distractions, and how simple reminders like “the score isn’t yours yet” can keep attention on the next shot. They also explore when, if ever, golfers should abandon the driver during a bad round and why repeatedly avoiding an uncomfortable club can make the problem even harder to solve. The broader lesson is that improvement often requires confronting fear, understanding what is actually causing the problem, and staying committed to the process even when the result is uncertain. Thank you to our show sponsors Hackmotion, LMNT, and Ethos HackMotion provides real-time feedback to help golfers improve clubface control and build more meaningful practice habits. 73% of users see measurable improvement within two weeks, and every purchase includes lifetime feature updates with no subscription required. Right now, you can save up to $50 on the new HackMotion or get $70…
Sponsors
Hackmotion, LMNT, Ethos
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