EP195: (Part Two) A Survival Guide to Nerves, Frustration, and Negativity on the Golf Course with Dr. Joe Parent

We are back with Dr. Joe Parent, bestselling author of Zen Golf, for Part 2 of our conversation about the mental challenges every golfer faces on the course. If you missed Part 1, go back and listen as we cover first tee nerves, pressure putts, intimidating opponents, your inner critic, and what happens when you spend way too much time in your own head.In Part 2, we’re tackling five more scenarios that can quickly derail a round. From recovering after a blow-up hole and keeping frustration from carrying over, to protecting a great round when you know you’re close to a personal best, Dr. Parent shares practical ways to stay present and keep playing your game.In this episode:

How to recover mentally after a blow-up hole

Why every hole should be treated as a fresh start

Stopping frustration from boiling over mid-round

Why too many swing thoughts can make things worse

How to stop “protecting” a good round and keep playing your game

Avoiding the urge to make up for a bad hole

Conserving mental energy throughout 18 holes

What to do when you start running out of gas on the back nine

The importance of hydration, nutrition, and preparing for golf as an endurance event

Separating your golf score from your self-worth

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