489: How a KFT Player Helped Me Understand Stats (5 Lessons)

About this episode

Michael Leonard discusses insights gained from his interview with Chris Petefish about golf statistics and performance improvement.

>>Join Shot Pattern : The best golf GPS + stat tracking to help you manage your round and make better decisions (20% off w/my link) >> Get my FREE pre-shot routine cheatsheet . Today I'll recap my epic interview with Chris Petefish from last week and share how he helped me analyze stats on my quest to become a +5 handicap. In this episode, you will learn: Why you need routines under pressure A PGA Tour type putting drill for elite golfers The mindset to help you accept bad shots and avoid blowup holes Why "never up, never in" is a horrible putting mindset for lag putting Detailed insights into my game and how I'm practicing to become a +5 handicap And more strategies to play better without swing changes. WICKED SMART GOLF Apply for 1:1 performance coaching with Michael (limited spots available) Wicked Smart Golf Academy To Lower Your HDCP Fast : The FASTEST way to play consistent golf. Recommended Products Speed Train With Rypstick : The #1 speed trainer to add 10+ yards in 40 days or less (use code WICKEDSMART to save 20%) Shot Pattern : The best golf GPS + stat tracking to help you manage your round and make better decisions (20% off w/my link). Think Like a Pro with DECADE…

People in this episode

Host: Michael Leonard

Guest: Chris Petefish

Topics covered

• golf statistics
• performance coaching
• putting drills
• mindset in golf
• handicap improvement
• golf routines

Keywords

• golf GPS
• stat tracking
• pre-shot routine
• PGA Tour
• putting mindset
• handicap
• golf fitness

Sponsors

Shot Pattern, Rypstick, DECADE Golf, Golf Forever

Mentioned in this episode

Products: Shot Pattern, Rypstick, DECADE Golf, Golf Forever, HackMotion

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