A Deep Dive into Golf Performance with Donal Scott
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Ever wonder why some golfers can bring their best game to the green under pressure while others falter? This episode aims to dissect that very question, promising to help you learn the mental, technical, and strategic aspects of golf that can transform your game and elevate your performance. We're thrilled to have performance coach Donal  Scott, who share his wealth of knowledge on golf, coaching, and performance. We embark on a fascinating journey, charting the path from Donal’s early days as a golfer to his current role as a performance coach. We discuss the shift in golf and coaching over the years, the demanding PGA certification process, and Donal’s  valuable insights from his experiences coaching high-level amateurs and professionals. In a deep dive into the women's game, we uncover the significance of custom training and goal setting. Our guest coach, with over a decade of experience, shares the intricacies of coaching the women's team in Ireland, including developing individual player plans. Finally, we delve into the crucial role data plays in golf performance, its role in decision-making during training, and tournament preparation. We shine a spotlight on acceptance, commitment in golf performance, and the challenge point framework for designing golf training. The importance of routines, practicing under pressure, and adapting your training to match the tournament environment are emphasized. We wrap up with a discussion on the courage required in golf, and a timely reminder to enjoy the process and embrace the challenges that come with it. We guarantee that this episode will be a boon to golfers of all skill levels, offering strategies, insights, and lessons to enhance your game. Follow amateur info https://instagram.com/irish_amateur_golf_info?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA==
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