Earn Your Edge: Decoding Excellence in Golf & Life

Ryan Palmer | Ep/085 Jun 17, 2021

Ryan Palmer is nearly a 20-year veteran of the PGA Tour who has won multiple times. He has seen and experienced it all. At 44-years-old, Ryan is playing some of the best golf of his career. He shares his passion and drive to continue to get better.

Topics:

Origin Story: Growing up and playing golf in Amarillo, Texas
Teachers/Trainers: Dad taught him to be a man, others taught him to be a better player
Success a surprise? Learn to win
Golf Goals: Get better each, every year because there’s always room for improvement
Time, Physical, Mental Commitment: Keep going to keep body healthy and mind fresh
Consistency Secret: Love the game, lucky to play, practice with purpose, believe in self
Watch and Learn: Ryan’s still a student of the game and emulates via observational skill
One Rule: Every shot should have a beginning, and every shot should have an ending

Links and Resources:

Ryan Palmer

https://www.pgatour.com/players/player.23320.ryan-palmer.html

Sherwin Cox

https://www.amarillo.com/golf/sports-columnist/sports/2017-12-23/golf-pro-sherwin-cox-stepping-down-after-37-years-ross

Ty Cox

https://www.pgatour.com/players/player.26736.ty-cox.html

Randy Smith

http://www.golfsw.com/profiles/rsmith.htm

Steve Stricker

https://www.pgatour.com/players/player.06527.steve-stricker.html

Neil Smith

https://www.pgatour.com/players/player.22630.neil-smith.html

James Edmondson

https://www.thecaddienetwork.com/meet-the-caddie-james-edmondson/

Q School

https://www.pgatour.com/champions/tournaments/q-school.html

Altus Performance’s Primed to Perform Course

https://altusacademy.teachable.com/

Altus Performance

https://altusperformance.com/

Altus Performance on Twitter

https://twitter.com/teamaltus

Altus Performance on Instagram

https://instagram.com/altusperformance

Altus Performance on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Altus-Performance-110002632382928/

PGA Tour

https://www.pgatour.com/

Korn Ferry Tour

https://www.pgatour.com/korn-ferry-tour.html

Charles Schwab Challenge

https://www.charlesschwabchallenge.com/

Titleist

https://www.titleist.com/

Total Golf Trainer (Discount Code: Earn Your Edge)

https://totalgolftrainer.com/

Carlos Ortiz | Ep/084 May 20, 2021

A lifelong goal achieved for Carlos Ortiz when he got his first win on the PGA Tour earlier this season. He is the first Mexican-born player to win on the PGA Tour in more than 40 years. Currently, Carlos lives in Dallas and shares his story of growing up and learning to play golf in Mexico, climbing the competitive ladder and becoming one of the best young players on the PGA Tour.

Topics:

Lorena Ochoa: Example she set as a role model - practice and work hard
Other Influences: Growing up with a competitive father and brother
Fatherly Advice: Do it the right way, don’t quit, and don’t be afraid of anything
Recruitment Process: Why Brad Stracke wanted to coach Carlos at UNT
Special Traits: International player able to consistently shoot low at young age
Mental Trick: Truth behind setting low or no expectations to alleviate burden
Lessons Learned: Would not change anything - losing PGA card was necessary
Breakthrough Win: Missing cuts, make changes to score and regain confidence

Links and Resources:

Carlos Ortiz

https://www.pgatour.com/players/player.33667.carlos-ortiz.html

Lorena Ochoa

https://www.golfdigest.com/story/that-lorena-ochoa-retired-from-golf-at-age-28-and-as-world-no-1-is-still-shocking-10-years-later

Alvaro Ortiz

https://www.pgatour.com/players/player.39262.alvaro-ortiz.html

Jordan Spieth

https://www.pgatour.com/players/player.34046.jordan-spieth.html

Brad Stracke

https://meangreensports.com/sports/mens-golf/roster/coaches/brad-stracke/485

Sebastián Muñoz

https://www.pgatour.com/players/player.48822.sebastian-munoz.html

University of North Texas

https://www.unt.edu/

Altus Performance’s Primed to Perform Course

https://altusacademy.teachable.com/

Altus Performance

https://altusperformance.com/

Altus Performance on Twitter

https://twitter.com/teamaltus

Altus Performance on Instagram

https://instagram.com/altusperformance

Altus Performance on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Altus-Performance-110002632382928/

PGA Tour

https://www.pgatour.com/

Masters Tournament

https://www.masters.com/

Korn Ferry Tour

https://www.pgatour.com/korn-ferry-tour.html

Titleist

https://www.titleist.com/

Total Golf Trainer (Discount Code: Earn Your Edge)

https://totalgolftrainer.com/

Laurie Canter | Ep/083 Apr 21, 2021

Laurie Canter started playing golf at 13 years old and went on to win the South African Amateur Championship in 2010. He saved up for the trip by working at the nine-hole course across the road from his home in Bath, England. Since then, Laurie has finished in the top 20 in nine of his last 17 starts and is not only known for his great form but for being a great guy. Laurie shares keys to his recent rise up the world golf ranks. What’s his formula for success?

Topics:

Reflection Process: Stay grounded and size up the competition
Bermuda Grass: Putt and chip differences between green types on golf course slopes
Formula: Variety of shots you need to feel comfortable with hitting
Lockdown: Opportunity to reflect and think about how to improve and play better golf
Declutter Mindset: Take time and ownership of technical perspective
Raising the Floor: Deal with things that affect game to build confidence, be comfortable
Q-School Prodigy’s Strategy: Seclusion, not pressure to qualify and keep tour card
Mental Errors: Use shot stats to tell a story and seek help with technical performance
Accountability: Take and use feedback correctly from those around you to improve

Links and Resources:

Laurie Canter

https://www.europeantour.com/players/laurie-canter-37624/

European Tour

https://www.europeantour.com

Race to Dubai

https://www.europeantour.com/european-tour/rankings/race-to-dubai/

WGC

https://www.worldgolfchampionships.com/

Alan Thompson

https://www.golfindubai.com/the-journal/how-laurie-canter-went-from-challenge-tour-to-dpwtc-challenger-in-ten-months

Altus Performance’s Primed to Perform Course

https://altusacademy.teachable.com/

Altus Performance

https://altusperformance.com/

Altus Performance on Twitter

https://twitter.com/teamaltus

Altus Performance on Instagram

https://instagram.com/altusperformance

Altus Performance on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Altus-Performance-110002632382928/

Titleist

https://www.titleist.com/

Total Golf Trainer (Discount Code: Earn Your Edge)

https://totalgolftrainer.com/

Me & My Golf | Ep/082 Apr 05, 2021

When you want to become a better golfer and human being, who and where do you turn to for online instruction? Andy Proudman and Piers Ward of Me and My Golf. The two expert coaches target and support everyone from high handicappers to players at the top of the game. Andy and Piers share how stats, coaching sessions, habits, traits, and consistent patience and practice lead to success.

Topics:

Late to the Party: Take time to celebrate victories and appreciate accomplishments
Inflection Point: Lockdown was Aaron Rai’s key to learn and opportunity to improve
Superpower Strategy: Build on strengths to overcome inadequacy in short game
Action Steps: Mixture of proximity awareness, being sensible/smart, not too aggressive
Daily Schedule: Balance coaching duties, personal excellence, continued development
Me and My Golf Content: Media company’s division of labor and collaboration w/ clients
Get to the Point: On social channels, understand platform and view analytics/metrics
Coaching Plans: Takes weeks/months and team of people from conception to going live

Links and Resources:

Me and My Golf

https://meandmygolf.com/

Me and My Golf Coaching Plans

https://meandmygolf.com/product-category/coaching-plans/

Me and My Golf on YouTube

https://www.youtube.com/user/meandmygolf

Andy Proudman on Instagram

https://www.instagram.com/andyproudman/

Piers Ward on Instagram

https://www.instagram.com/piers_ward/

Aaron Rai

https://www.europeantour.com/players/aaron-rai-39583/

Daniel Berger

https://www.pgatour.com/players/player.40026.daniel-berger.html

Rory McIlroy

http://www.rorymcilroy.com/

Hal Sutton

https://www.pgatour.com/players/player.02170.hal-sutton.html

Altus Performance’s Primed to Perform Course

https://altusacademy.teachable.com/

Altus Performance

https://altusperformance.com/

Altus Performance on Twitter

https://twitter.com/teamaltus

Altus Performance on Instagram

https://instagram.com/altusperformance

Altus Performance on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Altus-Performance-110002632382928/

Titleist

https://www.titleist.com/

Total Golf Trainer (Discount Code: Earn Your Edge)

https://totalgolftrainer.com/

Dr. Anthony Lyssy | Ep/081 Mar 01, 2021

Dr. Anthony Lyssy is on the cutting edge of health and wellness. He identifies new ways to improve performance and create better awareness of functional wellness, which play a role in earning an edge in golf and in life. Take care of your body and mind by following his four Pillars of Wellness: Nutrition, movement, regeneration, and stress.

Topics:

Golf: Requires fundamental coordination of mind, body, spirit on consistent basis
Healthcare Landscape: Focus on wellness, not treating ills with pills
All-in Wellness: Pair physician’s with patient’s goals to get to where they want to be
Nutrition: What you put into your body can create negative acute and chronic effects
Movement: Physically train your body to create ‘good’ not ‘bad’ stress
Regeneration: Sleep and other options to recover and create adaptive response
Stress: Manage how your body reacts and adapts to eustress and distress
Tools and Actions: Identify triggers and create balance in a controlled way

Links and Resources:

Dr. Anthony Lyssy

https://www.drlyssy.com/

Hole-in-One Nutrition by Robert Yang

https://robertyang.net/elements/pages/hole-in-one-nutrition/

Ketogenic Diet–Blog of Author Tim Ferriss

https://tim.blog/tag/ketogenic-diet/

NovoTHOR

https://www.novothor.com/

Glymphatic System

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25947369/

27 Foods That Can Give You More Energy

https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/energy-boosting-foods

Blue Light Spectrum

https://www.health.harvard.edu/staying-healthy/blue-light-has-a-dark-side

f.lux App

https://justgetflux.com/

Think Like a Monk by Jay Shetty

https://thinklikeamonkbook.com/

Headspace

https://www.headspace.com/

Calm

https://www.calm.com/

Simple Habit

https://www.simplehabit.com/

Ryan Holiday

https://ryanholiday.net/

Zen Golf by Joseph Parent

https://www.zengolf.com/

Wim Hof

https://www.wimhofmethod.com/

Pure Encapsulations

https://www.pureencapsulations.com/

Thorne

https://www.thorne.com/

HeartMath’s - Heart Rate Variability

https://www.heartmath.com/

Neuropeak Pro

https://www.neuropeakpro.com/

Optimal Health Systems (Opti-Brain)

https://www.optimalhealthsystems.com/opti-brain

Altus Performance’s Primed to Perform Course

https://altusacademy.teachable.com/

Altus Performance

https://altusperformance.com/

Altus Performance on Twitter

https://twitter.com/teamaltus

Altus Performance on Instagram

https://instagram.com/altusperformance

Altus Performance on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Altus-Performance-110002632382928/

Titleist

https://www.titleist.com/

Total Golf Trainer (Discount Code: Earn Your Edge)

https://totalgolftrainer.com/

Tom Lewis | Ep/080 Feb 08, 2021

Tom Lewis is one of the best young players in the game. He is a two-time champ on the European Tour. Now, the English golfer is splitting his time between the PGA and European Tour. Despite all his early success, Tom has faced adversity in his career. Tom shares how he overcame some demons to improve his performance to be a top 50 player in the world.

Topics:

Origin Story and Lineage: Tom’s father was professional golfer and then his coach
Traits/Characteristics: Differentiating himself as junior with a ‘professional’ approach
Preparation: Level up without skipping a beat
What changed? Doubt, stubbornness, and anxiety to improve too much too quickly
Mental Transformation: Psychology of problem solving, imposter syndrome, and self-talk
Art of Scoring: Skills and shift in ability
European and PGA Tour Differences: Getting used to courses, weather, travel, scoring
Game Analysis/Setting Goals
Stay the Same: Is the cost of doing something greater than the cost of doing nothing?
Swing Thoughts

Links and Resources:

Tom Lewis

https://www.pgatour.com/players/player.35104.tom-lewis.html

Pete Cowen

http://www.petecowen.com/

Mark Litton

https://uk.linkedin.com/in/mark-litton-68729528

Nick Faldo

https://www.nickfaldo.com/

Eddie Pepperell

https://www.pgatour.com/players/player.34709.eddie-pepperell.html

Laurie Canter

https://www.europeantour.com/players/laurie-canter-37624/

Justin Thomas

https://www.pgatour.com/players/player.33448.justin-thomas.html

Bryson DeChambeau

https://www.pgatour.com/players/player.47959.bryson-dechambeau.html

Altus Performance’s Primed to Perform Course

https://altusacademy.teachable.com/

Altus Performance

https://altusperformance.com/

Altus Performance on Twitter

https://twitter.com/teamaltus

Altus Performance on Instagram

https://instagram.com/altusperformance

Altus Performance on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Altus-Performance-110002632382928/

PGA Tour

https://www.pgatour.com/

European Tour

https://www.europeantour.com/european-tour/

Masters Tournament

https://www.masters.com/

Titleist

https://www.titleist.com/

Total Golf Trainer (Discount Code: Earn Your Edge)

https://totalgolftrainer.com/

Robert Rock | Ep/079 Jan 26, 2021

Robert Rock not only has one of the best golf swings in the world and plays a full schedule on the European Tour, but continues to coach other players. The players he competes against each week seek out his advice. Robert is the defending champion at Abu Dhabi where he held off Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy on a Sunday to win. Also, Robert is a former driving range professional that earned a few starts on the European Tour. He has turned multiple wins on the tour into a 20-year career.

Topics:

Fashion Faux-Pas: Robert Rock-style is to look impeccable, less golfy
Origin: Preparation and pure luck is what it took to go from teaching pro to tour player
Learning Curve: Lost card, but travelled the world to play competitive events
Lessons Learned: Navigate traffic, minimize stage, prepare appropriately to not panic
Advantages: Teach yourself when you start with nothing to become a better coach
Mindset Shifts: Improve short game and putting by building up evidence and confidence
Swing Thoughts: Robert’s love/hate fixation on his golf swing
Clear Concepts: Efficiency in reducing extraneous motion; aesthetics not that important
Biggest Mistakes: Wasted too much time focusing on weaknesses, not strengths
Leaderboards: What if watching as a player and coach? Not competitive but supportive
Robert Rock Junior Golf Tour: Gives kids a chance to play courses they see on TV
Future Schedule: Funny thing about getting older, quest for distance and speed

Links and Resources:

Robert Rock

https://robertrock.co.uk/

Robert Rock - European Tour Player

https://www.europeantour.com/players/robert-rock-30383/

Robert Rock Junior Golf Tour

https://robertrockjuniorgolftour.co.uk/

Lee Westwood

https://www.pgatour.com/players/player.20396.lee-westwood.html

Matthew Belsham

https://uk.linkedin.com/in/matthew-belsham-47189369

Mac O’Grady

https://www.pgatour.com/players/player.01884.mac-o-grady.html

Bryson DeChambeau

https://www.pgatour.com/players/player.47959.bryson-dechambeau.html

Altus Performance’s Primed to Perform Course

https://altusacademy.teachable.com/

Altus Performance

https://altusperformance.com/

Altus Performance on Twitter

https://twitter.com/teamaltus

Altus Performance on Instagram

https://instagram.com/altusperformance

Altus Performance on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Altus-Performance-110002632382928/

PGA Tour

https://www.pgatour.com/

Titleist

https://www.titleist.com/

Total Golf Trainer (Discount Code: Earn Your Edge)

https://totalgolftrainer.com/

Marc Leishman | Ep/078 Jan 04, 2021

Marc Leishman is a five-time PGA Tour winner, four-time Presidents Cup player, and currently ranked 28th in the world. Marc knows what works for him and he talks about his process and strategy for attacking the golf course. Also, he provides insights into how he manages his schedule and the important role of his caddy.

Topics:

Origin and Upbringing: Growing up in Warrnambool, Australia, and working-class family
Going from Good to Great: Coaches helped refine big draw to a fade for more control
Skewed Reality: Even the best players miss plenty of shots, but learn from them
Parental Support: Paired with Dad and pride of being beat by 13-year-old son
Lessons Learned: Build character to become best version of yourself, not someone else
Rise in Performance: From winning Rookie of the Year in 2009 to 28th in the world
Breakthrough: Improved putting, driving, and feeling comfortable in front of big crowds
Rest/Recovery: Won’t play more than 4 weeks in a row, or more than 2 weeks from kids
Counting on Caddy: Art of when to say something or not in different situations

Links and Resources:

Marc Leishman

https://www.pgatour.com/players/player.26851.marc-leishman.html

Leishman Lager

https://www.leishmanlager.com.au/

Begin Again Foundation

https://beginagainfoundation.com/

Altus Performance’s Primed to Perform Course

https://altusacademy.teachable.com/

Altus Performance

https://altusperformance.com/

Altus Performance on Twitter

https://twitter.com/teamaltus

Altus Performance on Instagram

https://instagram.com/altusperformance

Altus Performance on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Altus-Performance-110002632382928/

PGA Tour

https://www.pgatour.com/

The Presidents Cup

https://www.presidentscup.com/

U.S. Open

https://www.usopen.com/

Masters Tournament

https://www.masters.com/

Titleist

https://www.titleist.com/

Total Golf Trainer (Discount Code: Earn Your Edge)

https://totalgolftrainer.com/

Steve Stricker | Ep/077 Dec 09, 2020

Ryder Cup Captain, Steve Stricker shares his wisdom and insights from playing at the top of the game for nearly three decades. Steve orchestrated a memorable comeback after a 3year dip in performance that included after 38 missed cuts in 69 starts. He became the model of consistency winning Comeback Player of the Year in consecutive seasons. Steve plays on the PGA Tour and the PGA Tour Champions. Steve has won 12 times on the PGA Tour, including the WGC-Match Play title in 2001 and two FedEx Cup playoff events.

Topics:

Partnering Up: Prepared to play with Daniel Berger for PGA Tour - QBE Shootout
Fans at the Ryder Cup
Scouting Captains Picks
Captain’s Goals: Offer support not judgement to build relationships and skill sets
Steve’s Origin Story: Parents’ impact and developing in a cold climate
Out of Slump: Don’t care what others think or what they’re doing, do things you’re good at by taking ownership of strengths

Links and Resources:

Steve Stricker

https://www.pgatour.com/players/player.06527.steve-stricker.html
Steve Stricker Golf

http://stevestrickergolf.com/

Harry Higgs

https://www.pgatour.com/players/player.33597.harry-higgs.html

Daniel Berger

https://www.pgatour.com/players/player.40026.daniel-berger.html

Coach John Wooden

http://www.coachwooden.com/

Tiger Woods

https://tigerwoods.com/

Ryan Palmer

https://www.pgatour.com/players/player.23320.ryan-palmer.html

Bryson DeChambeau

https://www.pgatour.com/players/player.47959.bryson-dechambeau.html

Altus Performance’s Primed to Perform Course

https://altusacademy.teachable.com/

Altus Performance

https://altusperformance.com/

Altus Performance on Twitter

https://twitter.com/teamaltus

Altus Performance on Instagram

https://instagram.com/altusperformance

Altus Performance on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Altus-Performance-110002632382928/

PGA Tour

https://www.pgatour.com/

PGA Tour - QBE Shootout

https://www.pgatour.com/tournaments/qbe-shootout.html

FedEx Cup

https://www.pgatour.com/fedexcup.html

World Golf Championships (WGC)

https://www.pgatour.com/tournaments/wgc-dell-technologies-match-play.html

The Presidents Cup

https://www.presidentscup.com/

U.S. Ryder Cup

https://www.rydercup.com/

U.S. Open

https://www.usopen.com/

Titleist

https://www.titleist.com/

Total Golf Trainer (Discount Code: Earn Your Edge)

https://totalgolftrainer.com/

Abe Ancer | Ep/076 Nov 09, 2020

Abraham Ancer is the 21st ranked player in the world. Abe won the 2018 Australian Open and was a breakout star for the international team at The Presidents Cup. Abe forged his own path to become a PGA Tour player by going from a border town in Mexico with only one golf course to one of the best players in the world.

Topics:

The Masters: Preparing for his debut
Origin Story: Father’s early involvement helped Abe learn and develop fundamentals
Life Lessons Learned: humility and hard work
Technique and Tools: Seize opportunities, stretch boundaries, and practice to pull it off
Strengths and Weaknesses: Balance desire and devotion to continuous improvement
From Korn Ferry to PGA Tour Success: Physical training, consistent putting, and good team/system
Signal vs. Noise? Short-game shots, scrambling stats, and trusting instincts
Technical Instruction: Abe teaches how to hit pitch shots that make the ball spin around the greens
Abe’s Predictions: Dialback distance race and rules of golf course design
Peers/Players: Top 20 differences in distance, putting, and attitude
Bogey Free Rounds: Tactical keys to bogey avoidance
Swing Thoughts: Step behind the ball, picture the shot, and react to shot

Links and Resources:

Abraham Ancer

https://www.pgatour.com/players/player.45526.abraham-ancer.html
Abraham Ancer - No Borders

https://www.pgatour.com/video/2020/02/18/abraham-ancer---no-borders.html

Jaime Gomez

https://www.pgatour.com/players/player.06566.jaime-gomez.html

Bryson DeChambeau

https://www.pgatour.com/players/player.47959.bryson-dechambeau.html

Rory McIlroy

http://www.rorymcilroy.com/

Dustin Johnson

https://www.pgatour.com/players/player.30925.dustin-johnson.html

Altus Performance’s Primed to Perform Course

https://altusacademy.teachable.com/

Altus Performance

https://altusperformance.com/

Altus Performance on Twitter

https://twitter.com/teamaltus

Altus Performance on Instagram

https://instagram.com/altusperformance

Altus Performance on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Altus-Performance-110002632382928/

PGA Tour

https://www.pgatour.com/

Emirates Australian Open

https://www.golf.org.au/ausopen

The Presidents Cup

https://www.presidentscup.com/

Masters Tournament

https://www.masters.com/

U.S. Open

https://www.usopen.com/

Korn Ferry Tour

https://www.pgatour.com/korn-ferry-tour.html

Total Golf Trainer (10% Discount Code: Earn Your Edge)

https://totalgolftrainer.com/

Titleist

https://www.titleist.com/

Matthew Fitzpatrick | Ep/075 Sep 29, 2020

No player better represents the ‘earn your edge’ philosophy than Matthew Fitzpatrick.In this chat, he shares his sophisticated and detailed approach to improvement. Matt is the 20th ranked golfer in the world, five-time European Tour winner, U.S. Amateur champion, and Ryder Cup player. He has accomplished a great deal in his young career and talks about his mindset and processes used to make his golf game even better.

Topics:

Origin Story: Fitzpatrick family produces two world-class, high-performance players
Two Sides to Golf: Technical and course management
Siblings as a Facilitator to Success: Supportive sibling or sibling rivalry relationship?
Leveling Up: Nature versus nurture to step up, succeed, and win with confidence
Fade and Fairway: Fade here, there, everywhere on straight and narrow courses
Driving Accuracy: Develop distance through technical changes and sustain superpower of accuracy
Structure: Once you turn pro, you’re on your own, so stop and take some notes
Coping Strategies: Under pressure, still able to deliver by believing in yourself

Links and Resources:

Matthew Fitzpatrick

https://www.pgatour.com/players/player.40098.matthew-fitzpatrick.html
Matthew Fitzpatrick

https://www.mattfitzpatrick.golf/

Billy Foster (Matthew Fitzpatrick’s Caddie)

https://www.golf-monthly.co.uk/features/the-game/matt-fitzpatricks-caddie-203555

Alex Fitzpartick

https://www.golfdigest.com/story/alex-fitzpatrick-like-brother-matt-did-is-playing-for-great-britan-and-ireland-team-but-the-similarities-end-there

Bryson DeChambeau

https://www.pgatour.com/players/player.47959.bryson-dechambeau.html

Steve Robinson (Performance Coach)

https://uk.linkedin.com/in/steve-robinson-b5280140

Graham Walker (Performance Coach)

http://www.walkersgolfacademy.theoaksgolfclub.co.uk/graham-walker/

Altus Performance’s Primed to Perform Course

https://altusacademy.teachable.com/

Altus Performance

https://altusperformance.com/

Altus Performance on Twitter

https://twitter.com/teamaltus

Altus Performance on Instagram

https://instagram.com/altusperformance

Altus Performance on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Altus-Performance-110002632382928/

PGA Tour

https://www.pgatour.com/

European Tour

https://www.europeantour.com/european-tour/

U.S. Amateur

https://www.usga.org/content/usga/home-page/championships/2020/u-s--amateur.html

U.S. Open

https://www.usopen.com/

Ryder Cup

https://www.rydercup.com/

Walker Cup

http://www.walkercup.org/

TrackMan

https://trackmangolf.com/

Titleist

https://www.titleist.com/

Total Golf Trainer (Discount Code: Earn Your Edge)

https://totalgolftrainer.com/

Dr. Michael Gervais | EP/074 Sep 08, 2020

Is the fear of other people’s opinions (foopo) the kryptonite to self belief? What’s the anecdote? Performance psychology can be trained to improve, evaluate, assess, and influence nine mental skills. Dr. Michael Gervais is a world-renowned high-performance psychologist. His mission is to help athletes and leaders thrive in pressure-packed environments to perform their very best.

Topics:

Compete to Create: Alpha competitors with capabilities in a relationship-based culture
X’s and O’s: Create an ecosystem and shared practices to train athletes and coaches
Microsoft: Sport-to-business migration of science and stories to train your mind
Mental Superpowers: Three trainable skills for humans are their craft, body, and mind
High-Performance Playing Field: Environment, DNA, and effort toward development
Performance and Prowess: Sort out an identity as an athlete and what others think of you
Perceived or Actual Threats: Is it normal to be nervous?
Brain’s Dictum: Manipulate the world the right way to survive
Sets and Reps: Psychological parts of self-discovery and self talk for self-confidence
On Point: What are the three right experiences to reason why something’s true?
Break Belief Boundaries: Boost awareness by demonstrating vulnerability via the discomfort
Optimism: Uncommon mastering of what can be controlled to commit to the path of mastery
Core Values: Clarify conditions of first principles in life to go the distance
Level Up Efficacy: Everything will work out with a sense of self-power
Mindfulness: Engage on purpose in the present moment through awareness and wisdom
Deep Focus: Recognize when off-course and off-task to refocus
Imagery vs. Adversity: Close your eyes and use your imagination to make it feel real

Links and Resources:

Finding Mastery

https://findingmastery.net/

Compete to Create by Michael Gervais and Pete Carroll

https://competetocreate.net/

Dr. Michael Gervais on LinkedIn

https://www.linkedin.com/in/drmichaelgervais

Felix Baumgartner

https://felixbaumgartner.com/

Albert Bandura

https://albertbandura.com/

Rickson Gracie

https://www.ricksongracie.com/

Bob Bowman

https://swimmingcoach.org/about/hof/bowman-bob/

Altus Performance’s Primed to Perform Course

https://altusacademy.teachable.com/

Altus Performance

https://altusperformance.com/

Altus Performance on Twitter

https://twitter.com/teamaltus

Altus Performance on Instagram

https://instagram.com/altusperformance

Altus Performance on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Altus-Performance-110002632382928/

PGA Tour

https://www.pgatour.com/

Titleist

https://www.titleist.com/

Pete Cowen | Ep/073 Aug 24, 2020

Coaching legend Pete Cowen shares words of wisdom from his years of experience and success. He prefers to stay under the radar, but remains highly regarded by coaches and players. Pete’s clients seek him out for support and guidance—leading them to win more than 200 titles worldwide, including 11 majors.

Topics:

From Player to Coach: transitioning from European Tour winner to coaching major winners
Early Tour Experiences: Learning, coaching, and traveling with Westwood and Clarke
‘Snowball’ Success: Going from good to great as a coach
Golf Swing Physiology: Understand body/muscle structure and the engine of the swing
Good Cop/Bad Cop: tough love or nurturing confidence to get the best out of each player
Henrik Stenson’s Journey: Listen, accept, and make changes to regain form
Top 10 Golf Ltd: Business model provides Pete compensation based on players’ results
Three Rs: Respect yourself, respect others, and responsible for your own actions
Team Approach: Managing one of the biggest stable of players on Tour with partner, Mike Walker
Good, Great, and World-Class Players: What differentiates the best from the rest?
Rory McIlroy: observations of a young Rory and the personality traits that predicted high performance
Secret Sauce Story: Rippling sand and spinning bunker shots
Swing Thoughts: One swing thought is enough; think about next shot, not last shot

Links and Resources:

Pete Cowen
http://www.petecowen.com/

Lee Westwood

https://www.leewestwood.golf/

Darren Clarke

http://www.darrenclarke.golf/

Ramsay McMaster

http://www.golfbytourmiss.com/2011/12/ramsay-mcmaster-sudden-passing/

Gary Woodland

https://www.pgatour.com/players/player.31323.gary-woodland.html

Henrik Stenson

http://www.henrikstenson.com/

Mike Walker

http://www.mikewalkergolf.com/

Rory McIlroy

http://www.rorymcilroy.com/

Brett Rumford

https://www.europeantour.com/players/brett-rumford-30705/

Thomas Pieters

https://www.europeantour.com/players/thomas-pieters-36814/

Altus Performance’s Primed to Perform Course

https://altusacademy.teachable.com/

Altus Performance

https://altusperformance.com/

Altus Performance on Twitter

https://twitter.com/teamaltus

Altus Performance on Instagram

https://instagram.com/altusperformance

Altus Performance on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Altus-Performance-110002632382928/

PGA Tour

https://www.pgatour.com/

European Tour

https://www.europeantour.com/european-tour/

Ryder Cup

https://www.rydercup.com/

British Masters

https://www.europeantour.com/european-tour/betfred-british-masters-hosted-by-lee-westwood-2020/

U.S. Open Championship

https://www.usopen.com/

Titleist

https://www.titleist.com/

Eddie Pepperell | Ep/072 Jul 27, 2020

Patience is not a virtue, according to 2x European Tour winner, Eddie Pepperell. His sense of humor and words of wisdom on golf-how to get and stay better-offer plenty to learn from in this chat.

Topics:

●Lockdown vs. Tournament Life: Bored and itching for competition
●Reflect, Reprioritize, Reliant? Yearning for structured lifestyle of tournament golf
●New Norm: What if player support from coaches, caddies, cheerleaders is removed?
●Ownership: Goal for anybody guiding someone toward technical proficiency
●Filtering Process: Who or what coaching cues make you the best version of yourself?
●Push and fill the trolley; don't be the trolley: Live your life, career, and move forward
●Swing Thoughts, Feels, Feedback
●Intellect Spectrum: Turn complex into useful information to still perform at high level
●Gremlins/Monsters: Keep them small, even if they want to grow, or they ruin your game
●The Yips: Momentary adjustment of movement that interferes with putting and chipping

Links and Resources:

Eddie Pepperell
https://www.pgatour.com/players/player.34709.eddie-pepperell.html

Eddie Pepperell on Twitter

https://twitter.com/pepperelleddie?lang=en

The Pepper POD

https://the-pepper-pod.captivate.fm/

Rory McIlroy

http://www.rorymcilroy.com/

Tiger Woods

https://tigerwoods.com/

Phil Kenyon

https://www.haroldswashputting.co.uk/about/team/phil-kenyon

Laurie Canter

https://www.europeantour.com/players/laurie-canter-37624/

Jordan Smith

https://www.europeantour.com/players/jordan-smith-38857/

Simon Shanks

https://simonshanksgolf.co.uk/

Matt Wallace

https://www.pgatour.com/players/player.48887.matt-wallace.html

Bryson DeChambeau

https://www.pgatour.com/players/player.47959.bryson-dechambeau.html

Patrick Reed

https://www.pgatour.com/players/player.34360.patrick-reed.html

Altus Performance

https://altusperformance.com/

Altus Performance on Twitter

https://twitter.com/teamaltus

Altus Performance on Instagram

https://instagram.com/altusperformance

Altus Performance on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Altus-Performance-110002632382928/

PGA Tour

https://www.pgatour.com/

European Tour

https://www.europeantour.com/european-tour/

Portugal Masters

https://www.europeantour.com/european-tour/portugal-masters-2020/

British Masters

https://www.europeantour.com/european-tour/betfred-british-masters-hosted-by-lee-westwood-2020/

Leeds Cup

https://pgagbi.bluegolf.com/bluegolf/pgagbi18/event/pgagbi18763/index.htm

Arnold Palmer Invitational

https://arnoldpalmerinvitational.com/

Ryder Cup

https://www.rydercup.com/

U.S. Open Championship

https://www.usopen.com/

Augusta National Golf Club

https://www.masters.com/en_US/course/index.html

Titleist

https://www.titleist.com/

Jordan Spieth | Ep/071 Jul 13, 2020

American professional golfer, Jordan Spieth, has a hard time sitting still. So, he's been following a regular routine to train and hangout at home. Jordan's looking forward to getting back to playing after the COVID-19 crisis. As a PGA Tour player and formerly #1 in Official World Golf Ranking, Jordan is a three-time majors winner and 2015 FedEx Cup champion.

Topics:

● Off-Season: Zoom Team Meetings, book a week, maintain mobility, continue form progress, Headspace

● Good Habits: Self-care/self-improvement as a habit

● Reflection: Put into practice, lessons learned to prioritize and prepare for tournaments

● Masters in November

● Short-Game Skills: Adaptable, robust, foundational tools for variety environments/conditions

● Putting Skills: Start line feedback and touch/green reading tasks

● Full-Swing Skills: Understand, develop, and own your swing

● Slow Motion/Flow State: Never play without focusing on swing thoughts

● Positivity vs. Negativity: Reframe because past doesn't predict the future

Links and Resources:

Jordan Spieth

http://www.jordanspiethgolf.com/

Justin Thomas

https://www.pgatour.com/players/player.33448.justin-thomas.html

Zack Johnson

https://www.pgatour.com/players/player.24024.zach-johnson.html

Adam Scott

https://www.pgatour.com/players/player.24502.adam-scott.html

Bubba Watson

https://www.pgatour.com/players/player.25804.bubba-watson.html

Phil Mickelson

https://www.pgatour.com/players/player.01810.phil-mickelson.html

Tiger Woods

https://tigerwoods.com/

The Last Dance

https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/28973557/the-last-dance-updates-untold-story-michael-jordan-chicago-bulls

Altus Performance

https://altusperformance.com/

Altus Performance on Twitter

https://twitter.com/teamaltus

Altus Performance on Instagram

https://instagram.com/altusperformance

Altus Performance on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Altus-Performance-110002632382928/

PGA Tour

https://www.pgatour.com/

Masters Tournament

https://www.masters.com/

FedEx Cup

https://www.pgatour.com/fedexcup.html

Ryder Cup

https://www.rydercup.com/

Augusta National Golf Club

http://www.augusta.com/

Brookhaven Golf Club

https://www.clubcorp.com/Clubs/Brookhaven-Country-Club

Chambers Bay

https://www.chambersbaygolf.com/

TrackMan Golf

https://trackmangolf.com/

Elite Sports Psychology w/ Trevor Moawad | Ep/070 Jun 29, 2020

Trevor Moawad’s mission is to motivate the motivated by using mindset as a competitive advantage. He is a mental conditioning expert and strategic advisor to some of the world's most elite performers in all types of sports. As the author of the book, It Takes What It Takes, Trevor demystifies sports psychology and shares tools to cope with pressure and performance.

Topics:

Bob Moawad: Trevor’s dad was peak performance educator and self-esteem provider
Neutral Thinking: Always try to be positive, not negative
Nature vs. Nurture: Is “It” factor related to mindset skills?
Aggregate of Marginal Gains: Do the things that good golfers do
Aptitude: A lot of athletes are really good, but some are better at the right times
Strategic Mistakes: Parents with egos want kids to win, close, and play under pressure
Privilege the Past: Expect the worst; past is real and may predict future performance
Coaches: It takes role models because attitude is contagious

Links and Resources:

Trevor Moawad

https://moawadconsultinggroup.com/

It Takes What It Takes by Trevor Moawad

https://www.amazon.com/Takes-What-Think-Neutrally-Control/dp/0062947125

IMG Academy

https://www.imgacademy.com/

The Power of Positive Thinking

https://www.amazon.com/Power-Positive-Thinking-Norman-Vincent/dp/0743234804

National Association for Self Esteem

https://healthyselfesteem.org/

Dallas Cup

http://www.dallascup.com/

Freddy Adu

https://www.planetfootball.com/quick-reads/nine-stages-freddy-adus-career-wonderkid-wanderer/

Bob Rotella

https://www.golfdigest.com/story/rotella

Tiger Woods

https://tigerwoods.com/

Fred Funk

https://www.pgatour.com/players/player.01381.fred-funk.html

Ivan Lendl

https://www.tennisfame.com/hall-of-famers/inductees/ivan-lendl

Paula Creamer

https://www.lpga.com/players/paula-creamer/80130/overview

Michelle Wie

https://www.lpga.com/players/michelle-wie/88106/overview

David Leadbetter

https://leadbetter.com/

Bradenton Country Club

https://www.bradentoncc.org/

Under Armour

https://www.underarmour.com/en-us/

PGA Tour

https://www.pgatour.com/

Altus Performance

https://altusperformance.com/

Altus Performance on Twitter

https://twitter.com/teamaltus

Altus Performance on Instagram

https://instagram.com/altusperformance

Altus Performance on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Altus-Performance-110002632382928/

Justin Thomas | Ep/069 Jun 22, 2020

Justin Thomas is an American professional golfer on the PGA Tour. In 2017, he won five events, including the PGA Championship and FedEx Cup. Following that winning streak, Justin continues to be at his best and the top of his game. He shares how he approaches specific situations within competitive golf.

Topics:

Health goals during quarantine and Rory’s Peleton cheat code
Origin Story: Growing up in golf family with dad as coach and experiencing support/success at an early age. Competing in Class of 2011 with Jordan Spieth, Daniel Berger, ect.
Weak to Strong: Going from small and skinny to prioritizing speed, strength, and scoring
Balancing technical development and scoring skills: playing golf⁠— not golf swing
Role Models: How Michael Jordan, Tiger Woods, and others made an impact
Self-talk and Pressure-filled Situations: Relishing the moments in the heat of contention and learing from failures
Bad Warm-ups/Tactical Adjustments: How to ensure a bad warm up doesn’t equal a bad round
Mental and Physical Readiness: rest and sleep goals and nutritional targets on week of an event
Recovery Period/Percentage: Monitoring biofeedback and psychological effects with Whoop
Off-week Practice: Sharpen skills via drills, finding time to play, and other techniques
Noise and Negative Energy: Why Justin leans into silence social media critics
Swing Thoughts: Figure out what’s going right or wrong, focus, and fix it

Links and Resources:

Justin Thomas Foundation

https://www.justinthomasgolf.com/

Justin Thomas - PGA Tour Player

https://www.pgatour.com/players/player.33448.justin-thomas.html

No Laying Up Podcast

https://nolayingup.com/

U.S. Junior Amateur Championship

https://www.usga.org/junioram

U.S. Kids Golf

https://foundation.uskidsgolf.com/

U.S. Open Championship

https://www.usopen.com/players/33448.html

Peloton

https://www.onepeloton.com/

WHOOP

https://www.whoop.com/thelocker/whoop-strap-3-0-overview/

Altus Performance

https://altusperformance.com/

Altus Performance on Twitter

https://twitter.com/teamaltus

Altus Performance on Instagram

https://instagram.com/altusperformance

Altus Performance on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Altus-Performance-110002632382928/

PGA Tour

https://www.pgatour.com/

PGA Championship

https://www.pgachampionship.com/

FedEx Cup

https://www.pgatour.com/fedexcup/winners.html

TrackMan Golf

https://trackmangolf.com/

PGA Tour Returns - Wins, Losses and Predictions | EDGE EXPRESS Jun 10, 2020

Due to an extraordinary guest list of players, and better later than never again, Cameron McCormick and Corey Lundberg return with their EDGE EXPRESS, a quick update on the wins, losses, and fails in the golf world. Then, Total Golf Trainer inventor and coach, Michael Gish, describes the most common drills for consumers. Ready for worthy wisdom from professionals, as well as not-so-perfect predictions from others?

Topics:

How long before any player or caddy tests positive for COVID-19? Possible, probable, and likely—although protocols will keep golf going
COVID-19 Communication: Pursue golf priorities and opportunities with positivity
Keep Putting Away: Recharge, reflect, and seek guidance on skills from Phil Kenyon
Words of Advice: Hit the ground running, level up, maintain, elevate, seek feedback
Gratitude vs. Gripes: Genuine excitement and entitlement, which will win or wear off?
Lost Balls: Benefit of grandstands and galleries in certain situations
Biggest Bogey: Official World Golf Ranking not freezing European tour players
Cone of Experience: What is experienced? How is it experienced? How many times?
Debunking Data: People remember 10% of what they read, 20% of what they hear, 30% of what they see, and 50% of what they see and hear
Recommendation: Remember, recall, and get better by relistening to high performers

Links and Resources:

Matt Wilson

https://ca.linkedin.com/in/matt-wilson-67942112

Phil Kenyon

https://visioputting.com/about/

Official World Golf Ranking

http://www.owgr.com/

Edgar Dale (Cone of Experience)

https://elearningindustry.com/cone-of-experience-what-really-is

Altus Performance

https://altusperformance.com/

Altus Performance on Twitter

https://twitter.com/teamaltus

Altus Performance on Instagram

https://instagram.com/altusperformance

Altus Performance on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Altus-Performance-110002632382928/

PGA Tour

https://www.pgatour.com/

Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA)

https://www.lpga.com/

Titleist

https://www.titleist.com/

Total Golf Trainer

https://totalgolftrainer.com/

Adam Scott | Ep/067 May 27, 2020

Adam Scott is known for one of the most coveted and envied swings in golf. He describes his technique and how he continues to refine it through lessons learned to sustain long-standing success. Currently, Adam is the #6 player in the world, formerly #1. He has achieved 31 professional victories, including being the first Australian to win a Master’s Tournament. Winning is such a great habit to have because it’s hard to do.

Topics:

Nature vs. Nurture: Supportive parents, breaking par, and shooting 69 at 13 years old
Reciprocal Admiration: Observe and process players’ strengths, but not feel intimidated
Technique: Prioritize rhythm, relying on visual feedback is unnecessary
World-class Coach: Top traits include trust, guidance, and communicating confidence
Birdies vs. Bogies: Adapt approach tactically for some idea, not much idea, no idea
Mindset: Cool, calm, and poised for performance all comes from preparation
Trial-and-Error Process: Learn from experience to balance all the moving parts
Common Denominator: Everyone is good, must have ‘it’ factor to perform
Practice and Performance: What’s become overrated and over-prioritized?

Links and Resources:

Adam Scott

https://www.pgatour.com/players/player.24502.adam-scott.html

Dustin Johnson

https://dustinjohnson.com

Brad Malone

http://www.golfaustralia.com.au/brad-malone

Tiger Woods

https://tigerwoods.com/

Rory McIlroy

http://www.rorymcilroy.com/

Altus Performance

https://altusperformance.com/

Altus Performance on Twitter

https://twitter.com/teamaltus

Altus Performance on Instagram

https://instagram.com/altusperformance

Altus Performance on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Altus-Performance-110002632382928/

PGA Tour

https://www.pgatour.com/

Masters Tournament

https://www.masters.com/

Riversdale Cup

https://www.riversdalegolf.com.au/cms/the-riversdale-cup/history/

Presidents Cup

https://www.presidentscup.com/

Australian Open

https://www.golfchannel.com/tours/australasian-tour/

The Memorial Tournament

https://www.nationwide.com/personal/about-us/nationwide-sponsorships/pages/nch-memorial

Total Golf Trainer

https://totalgolftrainer.com/

Tweets/Quotes:

“There are bits of lots of people’s games that I admire.”

Rely on fundamentals, feels, and implicit trust. Don’t nitpick yourself into a knot.

Performance Perspective: Communicate for player to perform beyond a pretty swing.

“Winning is such a great habit to have because it’s hard to do.”

To win any golf tournament, you have to make a putt in the last few holes.

Webb Simpson | Ep/066 May 17, 2020

Webb Simpson’s clear path to achieving success separates him from other professional golf players. Currently, Webb is ranked #9 in the world. He has six PGA Tour wins, including the 2012 U.S. Open and 2018 Players Championship. Webb shares actionable tips on how he develops his hard skills, iron play, putting, and world-renowned short game.

Topics:
Elephant in the Room: How are the Simpsons dealing with coronavirus?
Formula for Success: Stay sharp, sleep well, and maintain momentum with schedule
Origins of Influence: Fellow player, Kevin Larsen, and Webb’s father, Sam Simpson
Time on Task: Replicate putt and chip practice process for similar success
Play vs. Practice: Learn by playing game, pace yourself, and practice patience
Putter Technique: Shift and switch early from anchoring
Where Webb’s courage, confidence, and competition comes from
Life Events, Phases, and Stages: How did it feel to win?
Putting Fundamentals: Alignment, start line, and adaptability
Webb Simpson Challenge: Stay calm and keep the faith

Links and Resources:

Webb Simpson
https://www.pgatour.com/players/player.29221.webb-simpson.html
Webb Simpson Challenge
https://www.webbsimpsonchallenge.com/
Altus Performance
https://altusperformance.com/
Altus Performance on Twitter
https://twitter.com/teamaltus
Altus Performance on Instagram
https://instagram.com/altusperformance
Altus Performance on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Altus-Performance-110002632382928/
Caddie Paul Tesori
https://www.thecaddienetwork.com/meet-the-caddie-paul-tesori/
Kevin Larsen
https://www.pgatour.com/players/player.32332.kevin-larsen.html
Brendon Todd
https://www.pgatour.com/players/player.30927.brendon-todd.html
Anais Nim
https://www.pinterest.com/pin/496451558893739191/
Pat Goss
https://nusports.com/staff-directory/pat-goss/125
Bubba Watson
https://www.pgatour.com/players/player.25804.bubba-watson.html
PGA Tour
https://www.pgatour.com/
Ryder Cup
https://www.rydercup.com/
Presidents Cup
https://www.presidentscup.com/
U.S. Open Championship
https://www.usopen.com/
Players Championship
https://www.theplayers.com/
Walker Cup
http://www.walkercup.org/
Arnold Palmer Cup
https://www.arnoldpalmercup.com/
Masters Tournament
https://www.masters.com/
Total Golf Trainer
https://totalgolftrainer.com/

Tweets/Quotes:

“Life is fast and in a hurry for most people and for us. It’s been nice to slow down.”
“Thankfully, the golf course is still open around here. So, I’ve been able to practice.”
“Playing reveals areas you need to work on both physically and mentally.”
“I love to play, and I love to compete, and I love to have a putt on the last hole that meant something.”
“We just hit it off from the start. We had a great friendship from the start. We were comfortable around each other.We were like-minded in our faith, in life, in family.”

Rickie Fowler | Ep/065 May 08, 2020

On May 17, live golf returns to television with one of the greatest players, Rickie Fowler, teaming up with Matthew Wolff to go against Rory McIlroy and Dustin Johnson in the TaylorMade Driving Relief event. Rickie ranked as the world’s #1 amateur golfer for 36 weeks in 2007-2008. He reached fourth in the Official World Golf Ranking after the 2016 Abu Dhabi HSBC Golf Championship.

Topics:
Where? Seminole Golf Club⁠— one of the best golf courses in the world.
Why? TaylorMade Driving Relief, a charity event to benefit COVID-19 efforts
What it takes to prepare, be in tip-top-shape? Return to home routine during off-season
Changes and Refinements: Sequencing, positioning, swing, grip, and the redneck shuffle
Complexity vs. Simplicity: Players need to feel and find their own way to reach objective
Swing Thoughts: Percent of rounds playing blank⁠—doesn’t happen
Origin Story: Grandpa got juices flowing by generating interest in playing golf
Stamp of Approval: Don’t make the next step until you’re ready
Natural Talent and Sacrifices: Focus on golf, not other sports; what Rickie wanted to do
Differentiators: Too much success early can be good or bad to rise to the occasion
Life Ethos: Reframe optimism and perspective—life is a lot bigger than golf

Links and Resources:

Rickie Fowler
https://www.pgatour.com/players/player.32102.rickie-fowler.html
Matthew Wolff
https://www.pgatour.com/players/player.56278.matthew-wolff.html
Rory McIlroy
https://www.pgatour.com/players/player.28237.rory-mcilroy.html
Dustin Johnson
https://www.pgatour.com/players/player.30925.dustin-johnson.html
TaylorMade Driving Relief
https://www.pgatour.com/news/2020/05/04/rory-mcilroy-dustin-johnson-rickie-fowler-matthew-wolff-taylormade-driving-relief-live-golf-covid-19-coronavirus-relief-efforts.html
Seminole Golf Club
https://www.golfdigest.com/story/seminole-golf-club-one-of-golfs-most-exclusive-enclaves-is-ready-for-its-tv-debut
Tiger Woods
https://tigerwoods.com/
Altus Performance
https://altusperformance.com/
Altus Performance on Twitter
https://twitter.com/teamaltus
Altus Performance on Instagram
https://instagram.com/altusperformance
Altus Performance on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Altus-Performance-110002632382928/
PGA Tour
https://www.pgatour.com/
Abu Dhabi HSBC Golf Championship
https://abudhabichampionship.com/
Presidents Cup
https://www.presidentscup.com/
Waste Management Phoenix Open
https://wmphoenixopen.com/
The British Open
https://www.theopen.com/
Ryder Cup
https://www.rydercup.com/
Total Golf Trainer
https://totalgolftrainer.com/

Tweets/Quotes:

“I love to play, but I also want to play to the best of my abilities.”
“I’ve found ways through working on things, if I’ve struggled one day, it will click the next.”
“Sometimes, you have to take a step back to take the two steps forward.”
“If it’s something that you truly want to do, it shouldn’t necessarily be a sacrifice.”
“Putting is the easiest thing to be good at.”

Jimmy Walker | Ep/064 Apr 27, 2020

Through perseverance and pure grit, Jimmy Walker overcame his fair share of adversity to become one of the world’s best players. Jimmy won his first major title at the 2016 PGA Championship. However, it took 187 events without a win on the PGA Tour before his first victory. Then, Jimmy just kept winning.

Topics:
Rifle vs. Golf Shots: Which is more difficult to accomplish? Why?
Analytics, Artistry, and Astronomy: Jimmy’s scientific inclination and technical knowledge
Career Highlights: Jimmy remembers his best
Looking at Leaderboard: Deliver successful performance despite being under pressure
What’s the ‘It’ factor? You’ve got it or you don’t
Nature vs. Nurture: Supportive parents and people to look up to
Peer Group and Role Models: Appreciate and compete to be better
Gut Check Moments: Never-ending battle that nothing’s impossible, just be good enough
Process and Practice: Don’t be afraid of big moments/decisions, but get back to work
Silver Lining to Lyme Disease? Sickness takes its toll physically and mentally
Integrate and Change: Staying stagnant wasn’t working anymore, try something different
Worst strategic and most common mistakes by young players

Links and Resources:

Jimmy Walker
https://www.jimmywalkergolf.com/
Altus Performance
https://altusperformance.com/
Altus Performance on Twitter
https://twitter.com/teamaltus
Altus Performance on Instagram
https://instagram.com/altusperformance
Altus Performance on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Altus-Performance-110002632382928/
PGA Tour
https://www.pgatour.com/
Ryder Cup
https://www.rydercup.com/
Presidents Cup
https://www.presidentscup.com/
Total Golf Trainer
https://totalgolftrainer.com/

Tweets/Quotes:

“You can have all this data, but if you don’t have the artistic eye and the skillset to make something with that data that you collect, it’s kind of pointless.”
“There’s a reason people get to where they’re at, and I think you’ve got it or you don’t.”
‘It’ Factor: Being the best requires time, toughness, and determination.
“Damn, this might be my day. I can win the PGA Championship.”

Matt Wallace | Ep/063 Apr 15, 2020

Unlike many professional golfers who start practicing and playing at a very young age, Matt Wallace didn’t take it seriously until later in life. He is a four-time European Tour winner who went from being ranked 1200 in the world to the top 25. What are Matt’s keys to success? Intense drive, hunger, and desire for excellence.

Topics:
Tiger Parents vs PE Teachers: Matt’s parents gave him the opportunity to try everything
Diverse Interest: Tempered aspirations because he knew others played golf better
Instruction History: Stepping stones of hand/eye coordination from Cricket and other sports
Technical Side vs. Mental Strength: Matt’s golf wasn’t great but he strived for success
Grass is greener? After moving to America to play college golf, Matt returned to England
Reaction to Challenge: Turning point in Matt’s career was a change in his technique
Relatable Road Map: Different coaching approaches produce results
Competition: Worry about your own game, they’re not here to watch you
Pinch Me Moment: Astounding scoring average and win %
Get it in Gear: Winning is a skill that requires learning
Advice to Aspiring Players:
Surround yourself with support system
Be positive, confident, and aggressive
Practice and put yourself under pressure
Mindset: Adjust goals when things aren’t going as planned
What does ‘Best Matt’ look like?

Links and Resources:

Matt Wallace on Twitter
https://twitter.com/mattsjwallace?lang=en
Altus Performance
https://altusperformance.com/
Altus Performance on Twitter
https://twitter.com/teamaltus
Altus Performance on Instagram
https://instagram.com/altusperformance
Altus Performance on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Altus-Performance-110002632382928/
Tiger Woods
https://tigerwoods.com/
Tom Lewis
https://www.pgatour.com/players/player.35104.tom-lewis.html
Rory McIlroy
https://www.pgatour.com/players/player.28237.rory-mcilroy.html
Daniel Willett
https://www.pgatour.com/players/player.32139.danny-willett.html
Lee Westwood
https://www.pgatour.com/players/player.20396.lee-westwood.html
Inbee Park
https://www.lpga.com/players/inbee-park/82866/overview
Webb Simpson
https://www.pgatour.com/players/player.29221.webb-simpson.html
Matt Belsham
https://uk.linkedin.com/in/matthew-belsham-47189369
David McNeilly
https://uk.linkedin.com/in/david-mcneilly-49365a38
Alps Tour
https://alpstourgolf.com/
European Tour
https://www.europeantour.com/
PGA Tour
https://www.pgatour.com/
U.S. Open
https://www.usopen.com/
Total Golf Trainer
https://totalgolftrainer.com/

Tweets/Quotes:

“My parents were amazing. They never forced me to do anything, just gave me the opportunity to try everything.”
“I had that mentality of ‘I’m going to do whatever it takes to win.’”
“I wanted to be around people who would make me better.”
Sunday was always golf. No matter what.
Swing Thoughts: Start loving your own swing and your own game.

Daniel Berger | Ep/062 Apr 10, 2020

Today’s guest is two-time PGA Tour Winner - Daniel Berger. Following in his father’s footsteps as a world-class athlete, Daniel ultimately chose golf over tennis on his way to an illustrious junior and amateur career. He’s a two-time PGA Tour winner, former Rookie of the Year, and represented the United States in the 2017 Presidents Cup.

Topics:
Straight Vibin Life Philosophy: Chilling, stress free, and no worries—on and off the golf course
Golf vs. Tennis and Other Sports: Importance of multi-sport development
High-Performance Traits: Competitive mindset, discipline, and what his hard work looks like
Role Models and Peers: Integrating in a tribe of high performing peers
College Years: Florida State experience and pivotal moments in college
Recruitment Factors: Bond with coach, lifestyle, and ability to grow/develop as a player
Rookie Success: Keys to acclimating to the next level and his early success
Competitive Mindset: Mentality when leading vs. psychological headspace of chasing
Contention Mindset: Focus on what you can control on the golf course
Pressure Coping Strategies: Maintain motion and breathe properly by focusing on routine to remain calm
Discipline: Make sacrifices to do what you need to do to be successful
Caddies to Coaches: Confidence can come from several sources
Technical Blueprint: Rope on the ground, cleaning the club process to visual shots

Links and Resources:

Daniel Berger
https://www.pgatour.com/players/player.40026.daniel-berger.html

Daniel Berger on Twitter
https://twitter.com/DanielBerger59

Daniel Berger on Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/db_straitvibin/?hl=en

Altus Performance
https://altusperformance.com/

Altus Performance on Twitter
https://twitter.com/teamaltus

Altus Performance on Instagram
https://instagram.com/altusperformance

Altus Performance on Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/Altus-Performance-110002632382928/

PGA Tour
https://www.pgatour.com/

Presidents Cup
https://www.presidentscup.com/

Jay Berger
https://www.atptour.com/en/players/jay-berger/b281/overview

Steve Marino
https://www.pgatour.com/players/player.28158.steve-marino.html

Total Golf Trainer
https://totalgolftrainer.com/

Aaron Dill: Titleist Vokey Wedge Master | Ep/61 Mar 27, 2020

We learn a ton of practical knowledge about wedge design and hear about what tour pros look for in their wedge set up with Titleist Vokey Tour Rep, Aaron Dill.

Travis Miller of PGA Memes | Ep/060 Mar 18, 2020

We sit down with the man behind popular social account PGA Memes to talk about how he comes up with some of the most viral posts in golf.

Kevin Chappell | Ep/059 Mar 09, 2020

Join Cameron and Kevin Chappell as they talk about his development into one of the best golfers in the world.

Short Game Mastery With James Sieckmann | Ep/058 Feb 25, 2020

Corey Lundberg sits down with one of the best short game instructors in the game, James Sieckmann.

Fearless Performance w/ Casey Stoner | Ep/057 Feb 06, 2020

Cameron sits down with two-time MotoGP World Champion, Casey Stoner to learn about how he earned his edge in the world of motorcycle racing.

Xander Schauffele | Ep/056 Jan 22, 2020

Xander Schauffele | Ep/056 by Cameron McCormick and Corey Lundberg

Patrick Cantlay | Ep/055 Jan 08, 2020

Cameron and Corey sit down with one of the best players in the world, Patrick Cantlay to talk about his career and how he's earned his edge.

Todd Herman | Ep/054 Dec 31, 2019

Cameron and Corey sit down with author and coach, Todd Herman to talk about the power of an Alter Ego in sport performance.

Edge Express | Goal setting, a new training aid, Advice Giving Effect + Likely Miss Challenge Dec 18, 2019

Edge Express | Goal setting, a new training aid, Advice Giving Effect + Likely Miss Challenge by Cameron McCormick and Corey Lundberg

Jamie Mulligan | Ep/052 Dec 09, 2019

Jamie Mulligan | Ep/052 by Cameron McCormick and Corey Lundberg

Edge Express | Bruce Lee, Rory Mcllroy and the Alter Ego Effect Nov 27, 2019

In our first Edge Express Cam and Corey cover a few topics that they've been thinking about and discussing lately.

Cameron McCormick | Ep/050 Nov 13, 2019

The roles are reversed as Cameron sits down with CoachNow founder Spencer Dennis to talk about his career and the business side of Altus.

Ryan Holiday | Ep/049 Oct 22, 2019

Ryan Holiday, author of amazing books like Ego is the Enemy and Obstacle is the Way joins us on the podcast again to talk about his incredible new book Stillness is the Key

David Leadbetter | Ep/048 Oct 10, 2019

Cameron sits down with the legendary David Leadbetter to talk about his career and hear lessons he's learned in golf and life.

Harry Higgs | Ep/047 Sep 27, 2019

Cameron and Corey talk with Harry Higgs about his upcoming season the PGA Tour and recap some of the highlights and successes from his pro career.

Will Ahmed | Ep/046 Sep 20, 2019

Cameron sits down with WHOOP founder, Will Ahmed to talk about the data and actions you can take from the WHOOP fitness tracker.

Mastery Mindset | Ep/045 Sep 12, 2019

Cameron and Corey talk about their perspective on MASTERY and how it relates to athletes pursuing their goals. They also sit down with the President of Titleist Golf Clubs, Steve Pelisek to talk about how Titleist pursues mastery in its product creation.

Shawn Spieth | Ep/044 Aug 19, 2019

Shawn Spieth shares incredible insights and strategies into Jordan's development and Jr golf career.

Edoardo Molinari | Ep/043 Aug 07, 2019

Listen into this fantastic conversation with Edoardo Molinari as we discuss everything from course strategy, data, and slow play.

Karrie Webb | Ep/042 Jul 26, 2019

Join Cam as he talks with Karrie Webb about her incredible career spanning 7 majors and 41 LPGA tour wins.

Phil Kenyon | Ep/041 Jul 14, 2019

Cameron sits down to talk all things coaching, putting, and helping players perform their best on this episode of Earn Your Edge.

Mailbag with Cam & Corey | Ep/040 Jul 05, 2019

We answer your questions! Cam and Corey sit down to go through your questions from Twitter and Instagram.

Paul Azinger | EP/039 Jun 24, 2019

Paul Azinger | EP/039 by Cameron McCormick and Corey Lundberg

Scotty Cameron | EP/038 Jun 07, 2019

Cameron sits down for a legendary discussion with the one and only Scotty Cameron. We hear about his start, tinkering with putters in his fathers garage all the way to the breakthrough moment of Bernhard Langer winning the Masters with one of Scotty's putters.

Chris Como | EP/037 May 31, 2019

Cameron sits down with Chris Como to talk about his journey and how he's reached a high level of success as a golf instructor.

Dr Gio Valiante | EP/036 May 24, 2019

We sit down with renowned mental golf game consultant, Dr Gio Valiante to help us understand how he helps top level golfers and businessmen perform at their best.

Coach John Fields | EP/035 May 01, 2019

We're joined by the legendary coach of the University of Texas golf team, John Fields. Corey sits down to unpack how he's been so good at identifying talent and the principles that have helped the team succeed at the highest level.

Mailbag with Cam & Corey | Ep/034 Apr 25, 2019

Cameron and Corey answer questions submitted by listeners through Instagram with topics ranging from coaching best practices to swing technique suggestions.

OSU Cowboys Viktor Hovland & Zach Bauchou | EP/033 Apr 05, 2019

Cam and Corey are joined by US Am Champ, Viktor Hovland, and 2x Canadian Am Champ, Zach Bauchou— members of the National Champion OSU Cowboys— to discuss how they’ve earned their edge at the highest level of amateur golf.

All Star Edge Earners - Jordan Spieth, Bryson DeChambeau + more | Ep/032 Mar 26, 2019

We go back through some of our most popular interviews with players and share their insights in this greatest hits episode.

The Graduates | Ep/031 Mar 09, 2019

Listen into this conversation with three PGA Tour Latinoamérica graduates who talk about their experiences from the past year. Altus clients Matt Gilchrest, Austin Smotherman, and Harry Higgs sit down with Cam and Corey for a candid chat you won't want to miss.

Tony Romo | Ep/030 Feb 27, 2019

Cameron and Corey sit down with the legendary Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo to learn about the mindsets that have propelled him to such high levels of success.

Rick Shiels | Ep/029 Feb 19, 2019

Join Cameron as he has a fascinating conversation into the world of golf Youtube + social media with one of its biggest stars, Rick Shiels.

Daniel Negreaunu | Ep/028 Feb 08, 2019

We sit down with one of the legends in poker, Daniel Negreanu to learn about the mindsets and strategies that have helped him achieve high levels of success.

George Gankas | Ep/027 Feb 01, 2019

Cameron talks with George Gankas about his background in coaching and dives into some of his thoughts on the golf swing.

Inside the Titleist Tour Van: Proving It w JJ & Fordie | Ep/026 Jan 24, 2019

Cameron sits down with two Titleist team members who have a big impact on the equipment we end up using on the golf course. We hear some of the inside stories on the new TS drivers and examples of the tour testing that happens.

Erik Anders Lang | Ep/025 Jan 17, 2019

Host of Adventures in Golf and the Erik Anders Lang Show joins Corey and Cam to discuss his many creative projects, developing skills, dealing with fear and failure among other topics.

Edge Earning Putting Skills with PGA Tour Coach, John Graham | EP/024 Jan 07, 2019

Cameron discusses next-level putting concepts with renowned putting expert and coach on the PGA Tour, John Graham.

Mailbag with Cam & Corey: Part 1 | Ep/023 Dec 19, 2018

Cameron and Corey answer questions submitted by listeners covering how to periodize training, early specialization, and the requisite skills for college golf and beyond.

Soly from No Laying Up | Ep/022 Dec 07, 2018

Chris Solomon of No Laying Up joins Cameron and Corey to provide a behind the scenes look at the origin and rise of NLU.

Cole Hammer | Ep/021 Nov 28, 2018

Altus client, Cole Hammer, shares his journey from ‘prodigy’ playing in the US Open at 15yo to now, a top amateur in the country competing for the University of Texas.

Butch Harmon | Ep/20 Nov 21, 2018

The top ranked instructor in the game sits downs w Cameron McCormick for a wide-ranging conversation on all the elements that influence performance at the highest level.

Bryson DeChambeau | Ep/019 Nov 06, 2018

Coming off the heels of his 5th PGA Tour victory and now the 5th Ranked Player in the World, Bryson joins Cam and Corey to discuss all the unique ways he has found to earn his edge and separate from his peers.

Mark Blackburn | PGA Tour Coach | Ep/018 Oct 31, 2018

Mark’s former and current clients include Kevin Chappell, Chez Reavie, Harris English, and many others-- he and Cam take a deep dive into all things high performance.

Golf IQ Masterclass w Caddie/Commentator Bones Mackay | Ep/017 Oct 23, 2018

Caddie to Phil Mickelson for 25yrs and now commentator for NBC/Golf Channel, Bones shares the caddie superpowers that set him apart and how listeners can earn an edge through developing their own tactical intelligence.

The Coach Doc, Dr. Wade Gilbert | Ep/016 Oct 13, 2018

Cameron is joined by renowned coach consultant and sport scientist, Dr. Wade Gilbert in a conversation centered around coaching best principles and creating cultures of excellence.

So Yeon Ryu & Inbee Park (Part 2) | Ep/015 Oct 02, 2018

Between them, they have 9 Major Wins, 25 LPGA Victories, a gold medal, each have reached #1 in the world and won Player of the Year. And they’re amazing human beings to model on and off the course. Listen in to hear actionable insights from two of the best in the world.

So Yeon Ryu & Inbee Park (Part 1) | Ep/014 Sep 27, 2018

Between them, they have 9 Major Wins, 25 LPGA Victories, a gold medal, each have reached #1 in the world and won Player of the Year. And they’re amazing human beings to model on and off the course. Listen in to hear actionable insights from two of the best in the world.

Hall of Famer, Brett Hull | Ep/013 Sep 19, 2018

Olympian, Hall of Famer, two time Stanley Cup champ, and also avid golfer, Bret Hull, joins Cam to discuss growing up as the son of a legend along with the ways and means in which Brett developed his legendary skills and a high performance mindset.

Kramer Hickok | How I Earned a PGA Tour Card | Ep/012 Sep 11, 2018

After finishing in the Top 25 on the Web.com tour and then winning the most recent Tour Finals event, Kramer share his formula for the recent success and a number of edge earning actions that have separated him from his peers.

Andrea Pavan | Ep/011 Aug 29, 2018

How did Andrea Pavan rise over 900 spots in the Official World Golf Ranking in just a year’s time? Listen in as Andrea discusses his journey and the edge earning actions behind his rise and recent European Tour victory at the Czech Masters.

Ryan Holiday | Stoicism in Sport | Ep/010 Aug 23, 2018

Bestselling author, Ryan Holiday, joins Cameron McCormick for a conversation on developing expertise and stoicism in sports.

Beau Hossler | Ep:009 Aug 14, 2018

Cameron and Corey are joined by Beau Hossler to discuss competing on golf’s biggest stage as a junior golfer, his standout college career at the University of Texas, and his quick rise to success as a rookie on the PGA Tour.

Part 2: Eddie Pepperell & Laurie Canter | Ep:008 Aug 02, 2018

In Part 2 of our (wine infused) conversation, Eddie Pepperell and Laurie Canter answer a series of rapid fire questions on what separates the top 10%, underrated traits of the best players in the world, and how you can improve through subtraction.

Claude Harmon III | Ep:007 Jul 26, 2018

Claude Harmon III | Ep:007 by Cameron McCormick and Corey Lundberg

The Doomsday Hypothetical w/ Jordan Spieth, Preparing Like the World Depended on it | Ep: 006 Jul 18, 2018

How would you prepare if you had to win to save the world? We asked Jordan Spieth, So Yeon Ryu, and Kramer Hickok to share the secrets to their tournament preparation. Like a great military going into battle, we hear our players discuss the themes of Mental Readiness, Simulation, and Weapons Checks. Cameron and Corey break it all down, along with how you can apply these principles to your own meaningful performances.

Ian Baker Finch— THE STORY OF A MAJOR CHAMPION | Ep: 005 Jul 12, 2018

Cameron McCormick of Altus Performance is joined by one of the most recognizable voices in all of golf, Ian Baker Finch— major winner and now commentator for CBS. Enjoy over 60min of wisdom from a major winner who has either played along with or followed up close all the greatest golfers in the game for the last three decades. Ian shares the fascinating story of his development in Australia and rise to a major winner— along with various ways he was able to earn in edge through his career— specifically they do a great job covering the resilience and confidence necessary for high performers and the sources of each.

Eddie Pepperell - INSIDE THE MIND (Part 1) | Ep: 004 Jul 03, 2018

The highly entertaining and introspective (and recent European Tour winner), Eddie Pepperell, joins Corey Lundberg from the Italian Open for a candid discussion on how he has handled the inevitable up and downs of competing at the highest level. Specifically, Eddie digs deep into how he uses reflection as a crucial Edge Earning Actions and self-awareness as a Separating Skill in the improvement process.

What Drives Masterful Putting: Brad Faxon | Ep: 003 Jun 25, 2018

Eight-time PGA Tour winner, Brad Faxon, joins Cameron McCormick from the US Open at Shinnecock Hills to discuss his development and eventual rise to the top of the PGA Tour.

Brad shares his secrets to world-class putting along with tips for all athletes looking to climb the competitive ladder. Get a peek inside the mind of one of the best putters of all-time and learn the thought processes behind his masterful performances.

Cash, Crowds & Consequences: Tips & Tricks to Perform Under Pressure w/ So Yeon Ryu, Spieth & more Jun 18, 2018

Cameron McCormick and Corey Lundberg of Altus Performance unpack how high performers cope with the most pressure-filled situations. Some of the themes explored in this episode:

understanding the physiological effects of stress/arousal,
how can we train in ways that better prepares us for these moments of stress
what are the most successful coping strategies to let the best version of you show up in those moments where you’d most like to perform at your best

Listen for fantastic contributions from those competing at a world class level -

Jordan Spieth, PGA Tour Player
So Yeon Ryu, LPGA Tour Player
Anna Nordqvist, LPGA Tour Player
Laurie Canter, European Tour Player
Kramer Hickok, PGA and Web.com Tour Player

Bravado & Bravery: Jordan Spieth & Anna Nordqvist Share How They Triumph Over Challenge (Epi: 001) Jun 11, 2018

Cameron McCormick and Corey Lundberg of Altus Performance explore how world-class athletes respond to challenge in a way that gives them an edge over their competitors. With the help of top ranked golfers, Jordan Spieth and Anna Nordqvist, they decode actionable strategies to deploy in the face of adversity.

Earn Your Edge Trailer May 24, 2018

Cameron McCormick and Corey Lundberg of Altus Performance are joined by their major-winning clients (Jordan Spieth, Anna Nordqvist, So Yeon Ryu, etc) and other high performers from a variety of domains to uncover how the most successful among us earn their edge. What separates the highest performers from the average ones? What are the behaviors, mindsets, and tactics deployed by the best in the world and how can you develop those traits? Each episode unpacks a variety of High Caliber Characteristics, Separating Skills, and Edge Earning Actions to help you pursue your goals.

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