231: Gary Christian - Improve without a Swing Change, Practice Smarter, and Maximize Your Time

Gary Christian, author of Beat the Course, Not Yourself, joins The Mental Golf Show for a second time. 

Topics and Timestamps:

00:00 Maximizing Limited Practice Time 03:52 Using a Swing Coach to Work Smarter 10:35 Long-Term Improvement vs. Short-Term Results 18:03 Finding the Right Coach 21:00 Going long stretches without practice 22:37 Self-Coaching 25:26 Technique vs. Feel 30:17 The Balance of Enjoyment and Improvement in Golf 41:47 Structuring Effective Practice Sessions 47:00 Decision Making and Course Management 54:14 Mental Preparation for Tournaments 01:00:22 The Value of Mental Game Podcasts

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