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

April 9, 2025
1 Hour 7 Min

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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