510: Josh Nichols - Proven Mental Strategies to Play Better Under Pressure — Wicked Smart Golf

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Today I'm joined by Josh Nichols, the creator of the Mental Golf Show, a decorated tournament golfer, and a mental performance coach . Josh returns to share his deep insights on how to bridge the gap between practice and high-level competitive performance.

In this episode, we dive into:

The Mental Scorecard : Learn how Josh quantifies his mental game on every shot to ensure process remains the priority over the final score .
Overcoming Competitive Rust : Discover the hidden "mental load" of tournament golf, from managing logistics and etiquette to handling five-hour rounds .
The Three-Hole Check-In : A powerful mid-round hack to audit your emotions and stop a mental spiral before it ruins your card .
Pre-Acceptance and Commitment : Why accepting every possible result before you swing is the most underrated skill for playing free, committed golf .
Post-Round Recaps : How to use neutral data to "purge" the emotions of a round and inform a smarter practice plan .
Planting the Flag : Why setting concrete competitive goals on your calendar is the best way to drive consistent improvement in your lifestyle and your game

And more mental game tips.

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