Women of Golf: Season 13 Episode 5 | Rising Star Mariel Galdiano

Mastering the Mental Game in Golf and Protecting Your Lead. In this episode, Epson Tour player, Mariel Galdiano shares her approach to maintaining focus during tournaments, mental resilience, and how to stay within your game when the stakes are high. Plus, insights from Cindy Miller on protecting versus attacking when holding a lead.

KEY TOPICS

Mariel Galdiano’s journey from Hawaii to professional golf and her recent achievements.Strategies to maintain a tournament lead: focus on the course, separate scores from emotions.The importance of staying present and managing anxiety on the final holes.How to handle external noise, media pressure, and the mental challenges of leading.The role of self-awareness and working with caddies during critical moments.Comparing protecting a lead vs. going for the win: when to be aggressive or cautious.Tips for amateurs: staying in the moment, focusing on the shot, and managing bad memories.The mental and emotional rewards of competitive golf and the joy of playing the game.

TIMESTAMPS

00:00 - Introduction to Mariel Galdiano and her golf journey

01:21 - The importance of mental grit and protecting tournament leads

02:17 - Mariel’s achievements and her role as a mentor

03:22 - Moving from Hawaii to Florida: cultural and lifestyle adjustments

04:35 - Favorite things about Central Florida and its golf scene

05:44 - Practice routines and leading clubs in the area

06:08 - Connections with notable players and Hawaii’s golf talent wave

07:42 - Hawaii’s competitive golf environment and inspiring talent