Summary In this episode, Landon and Sam discuss Sam's journey as a professional golfer and the challenges he faced in his game. They emphasize the importance of technique and mental game in golf, as well as finding the right coach who can help improve your swing. They also touch on the concept of the D plane and how it affects ball flight. Overall, the conversation highlights the need for patience, acceptance, and dedication to continuously improve in golf. The conversation focuses on the importance of data and analytics in golf. They discuss the use of technology like TrackMan and Arcos to gather data and analyze performance. They emphasize the significance of strokes gained and expectation management in improving performance. They also discuss the importance of maturity and decision-making in golf, and how teaching young golfers to think strategically can lead to better results. The conversation concludes with a discussion on the process of selecting approach shots and the importance of considering factors like lie, wind, and target distance. The conversation emphasizes the importance of playing golf on the course and not just on the driving range. It highlights the need to understand the adjusted distance to the target and how elements like wind and lie affect the ball's movement. The conversation also emphasizes the importance of patience, acceptance, and running one's own algorithm or process. It discusses the significance of problem-solving and making good decisions on the course. The conversation concludes by emphasizing the individuality of each golfer's algorithm and the importance of clarity, commitment, patience, humility, and acceptance. Takeaways Technique and mental game are crucial in golf. Finding the right coach who can help improve your swing is important. Patience and acceptance are key in the pursuit of improvement. Working on your swing in front of a mirror and using foam balls can be effective. Understanding the D plane and its impact on ball flight can help improve your game. Data and analytics play a crucial role in improving performance in golf. Strokes gained and expectation management are key concepts in golf strategy. Maturity and decision-making are important factors in golf success. Considering factors like lie, wind, and target distance is essential in selecting approach shots. Playing golf on the course is essential for improving and answering important questions about the game. Understanding the adjusted distance to the target and accounting for elements like wind and lie can greatly impact shot accuracy. Patience, acceptance, and running one's own algorithm or process are key to success in golf. Problem-solving and making good decisions on the course are crucial skills to develop. Each golfer has their own unique algorithm and it's important to find what works best for them. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Background 02:56 The Impact of Technique on Confidence and Performance 08:09 The Importance of Patience and Acceptance in Golf 13:25 Finding the Right Coach for Improvement 16:14 Working on the Fundamentals of the Golf Swing 25:36 Understanding the Relationship Between Swing Path and Low Point 36:54 Strokes Gained and Expectation Management 40:30 The Importance of Tee Shots and Course Management 43:40 Expectation Management and Compassion 49:57 The Process of Shot Selection and Targeting 01:06:36 Running Your Own Algorithm in Golf 01:08:00 The Importance of Decision-Making and Problem-Solving 01:09:04 Adjusting Aim and Distance Based on Elements 01:10:44 Going from Stress to Boring 01:12:27 The Role of Decisions in Adding Stress 01:13:24 The Importance of Patience and Acceptance 01:16:55 The Myth of Momentum 01:17:37 Developing and Running Your Algorithm 01:20:05 The Role of Feels in the Algorithm 01:22:34 The Importance of Clarity and Commitment 01:27:55 Avoiding Cliches and the Myth of Momentum 01:30:11 The Role of a Good Instruct