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242: Webb Simpson – U.S. Open Nostalgia, What Scottie Does Different, and Building (and Losing) Confidence

June 10, 2025
47 Min

Webb Simpson needs no introduction. Timely conversation for U.S. Open week.

Timestamps & Topics:
00:00 – How does Webb Simpson feel about the U.S. Open now 13 years after winning?
02:58 – Webb’s U.S. Open Final qualifying this year
05:24 – Closing out the 2012 U.S. Open at Olympic Club
07:09 – The Perfect Pre-shot Routine digital course – joshnicholsgolf.com/course
09:11 – Does Webb think he’s a good golfer?
11:16 – How to increase (and decrease) confidence
16:40 – Is Webb’s best golf behind him?
20:23 – Basic and Custom Practice Plans – joshnicholsgolf.com/practice
22:44 – Do the best players in the world think about their pre-shot routine?
25:34 – Mental Scorecards and Post-Round Reviews
27:11 – How does a pro treat casual rounds?
34:27 – Has Webb gotten comfortable with his success?
38:01 – Did winning the U.S. Open change Webb?
42:49 – What does Scottie Scheffler do different?

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