A potential way back to playing with less pain

On today’s Mind Caddie we go in a slightly different direction but nevertheless one that I am sure will apply to so many people.

PAIN!!

A lot of us are playing golf in some form of pain or other

It may be acute pain or chronic pain

Chronic pain is at epidemic proportions

If you have had pain for over 6 months it is now a chronic issue

And as todays guest ‘The Pain PT’ Jim Prussack explains it is not as simple and as straightforward as we may believe.

All pain is generated by the brain which doesn’t mean that the ‘pain is in your head’

It is real and it hurts

But as Jim wonderfully explains when you understand the role of the brain in pain you can go in a different direction.

Much pain is a result of the brains PERCEPTION

Feeling of threat

When we reduce the threat we reduce the pain reaction

So much of this ties in with what we have explored on the Mind Caddie about the perception of threat and performance

You will find this interview fascinating and it may just give you some hope of different way to approach your pain

To find out about Jim’s work go to

https://www.thepainpt.com/

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Today on the podcast we are joined by author and coach Cameron Strachan who has written the provocatively titled book ‘How to Unf__k your Golf Swing’

He has made it his life’s work to demystify the golf swing and get players away from too much technical thinking

It may not be for everyone but for many it will be a refreshing departure from the barrage of technical positions and theory

How can we make learning the golf swing much simpler? This question has driven Cameron in his quest for years

How can we give golfers the smallest amount of information that has the biggest effect?

• The technical overload we are all suffering from
• Why the default is to seek out more information
• We are designed to use tools skilfully yet we often ignore that fact
• The biomechanical research on efficient movement
• What if the game was just like making an underarm throw?
• Would you feel capable of doing that?
• How much would that simplify things?
• Make a throwing motion with the club
• How simplification increases feel

As we discussed Cameron firmly believes that the game of golf COULD be as simple as throwing a ball

If the game becomes more simple then you are free to focus on other things like the golf course and actually enjoying your experience

To get Cameron’s book go to

https://www.autogolfshop.com/unfck-your-golf-swing/

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https://www.mindcaddie.golf/

To book your Mind Caddie workshop at your club go to

www.themindfactor.com

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Head coach at Wake Forest for 28 years

On today’s show we welcome legendary Wake Forest head coach Jerry Haas who has been there for an incredible 28 years.

During this time he has been part of the development of so many great players

We had a wonderful discussion about the background to Jerry’s development as a player and a coach.

His uncle was former US Masters champion Bob Goalby and his brother Jay Haas holds the record of the most made cuts in PGA Tour

Jerry went on to play on the European Tour in the golden era of the likes of Ballesteros and Langer and then the PGA Tour

Much of the development of his game involved PLAYING the game on the golf course

It is clear from the conversation that Jerry still has an incredible passion and love for the game of golf

We discussed the importance of finding a way to get the ball around the course with what you have that day.

• How great players find ways of dealing with the inevitable poor shots and setbacks
• Learning course management from the great players
• Giving young players ownership of their game
• How a good coach gets a balanced view of a player’s game
• Dealing with the realities of the game
• Creating a very powerful learning environment
• The more you ‘give’ of yourself the more you will get from the game
• Being flexible as a coach to individual players requirements
• Knowing WHO you are as a golfer
• Developing people not just golfers
• The FOUR crucial moments in every round
• The influence of Arnold Palmer and his lasting legacy

A really incredible conversation with a coach who has been helping players at the very highest level for over 28 years

To start your FREE Mind Caddie 7 day trial go to

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www.themindfactor.com