How to Master the Mental Game of Golf with Greg Cartin | Tour Coach Podcast

About this episode

This episode explores the mental aspects of golf with sports psychology consultant Greg Cartin.

In this episode of the Tour Coach Podcast, we dive deep into the "inner game" of golf with renowned sports psychology consultant Dr. Greg Cartin. Whether you are a professional on tour or a weekend warrior, the mental approach to the game is what separates consistency from frustration. Greg shares his insights on how to manage expectations, stay present over the ball, and develop a routine that holds up under pressure. In this episode, we cover: • Why your practice doesn't always translate to the course. • How to handle "big moment" anxiety. • The difference between a technical mindset and a performance mindset. Check out and subscribe to all of The DewSweeper’s online content for more golf instruction, podcasts, insights and so much more - updated daily! The Tour Coach Podcast DewSweeper TV Pro Work with Tony Ruggiero YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@DewsweeperTV Tour Coach: https://rss.com/podcasts/tourcoach-with-tony-ruggiero Website: https://dewsweepersgolf.com/ Instagram: https://instagram.com/thedewsweeper TikTok: @thedewsweeper Facebook: https://Facebook.com/DewSweepersGolfSchool Chapters 00:00 - Introduction to Greg Cartin 03:15 - The Biggest Mental Mistakes Amateurs Make…

People in this episode

Host: Tony Ruggiero

Guest: Greg Cartin

Topics covered

• mental game
• sports psychology
• golf performance
• routine development
• anxiety management

Keywords

• mental game
• golf psychology
• performance mindset
• pre-shot routine
• anxiety in golf

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Organizations: DewSweeper, Tour Coach Podcast

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