In this conversation, Landon and Jorge Garcia discuss their experiences in golf and the mindset required to excel in the sport. They emphasize the importance of preparation, visualization, and decision-making in playing successful rounds. They also discuss the significance of playing for par and making conservative choices on the course. The conversation highlights the challenges and opportunities in professional golf, including the pressure of Monday qualifiers and the limited chances to establish oneself on a tour. Overall, the conversation provides insights into the mental and strategic aspects of the game. In this conversation, Jorge Garcia and Landon discuss the importance of good setup and controllables in golf. They emphasize the need for a simple and consistent practice routine that focuses on technique, skills, and performance. They also highlight the significance of managing expectations and understanding one's tendencies on the golf course. The conversation concludes with a reminder to stay connected and have fun while playing golf. Takeaways Preparation, visualization, and decision-making are crucial in playing successful rounds of golf. Playing for par and making conservative choices can lead to better scoring opportunities. Professional golf presents challenges, such as Monday qualifiers and limited opportunities to establish oneself on a tour. The best players in the world are skilled at lag putting and hitting shots to the middle of the green. The mental aspect of the game, including self-talk and belief, plays a significant role in performance. Good setup and controllables are crucial in golf. A practice routine should include technique, skills, and performance. Managing expectations and understanding one's tendencies are important on the golf course. Course management and visualization play a key role in playing good golf. Stay connected and have fun while playing golf. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Initial Challenges 03:01 The Complexity of Golf and the Mental Side of the Game 06:16 Jorge Garcia's Background in Golf 08:08 The Frustration of Missing Opportunities by One Shot 10:19 The Importance of Preparation and Visualization 14:14 Adapting Strategies for Different Courses and Conditions 20:06 Playing with a C or D Game and Making Adjustments 23:15 The Benefits of Playing for Par and Making Conservative Choices 26:01 The Impact of Decision-Making on Scoring 29:18 The Importance of Par Three Scoring 32:20 Teetering Between Aggression and Conservatism 36:10 The Role of Lag Putting and Being a Good Lag Putter 36:51 The USGA's Setup and the Best Lag Putters in the World 37:09 The Importance of Good Setup and Controllables in Golf 50:30 Creating a Consistent Practice Routine 53:49 Managing Expectations and Understanding Tendencies 56:06 Course Management and Visualization in Golf 01:15:45 Stay Connected and Have Fun on the Golf Course