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The Scratch Golfer's Mindset Podcast
Paul Salter
#88: [Inside the Mind] Scott Fawcett: The Mental Game Blueprint for Q School Success
Episode Notes
#88: [Inside the Mind] Scott Fawcett: The Mental Game Blueprint for Q School Success
In this episode of The Scratch Golfer’s Mindset Podcast, DECADE creator Scott Fawcett pulls back the curtain on the mental, emotional, and strategic demands of Q-School.
He shares what it really takes to perform when your season—and possibly your career—hangs in the balance, from avoiding over-grinding in the weeks before to keeping composure on the final hole.
Scott draws on decades of playing, caddying, and coaching experience to reveal the routines, mindset shifts, and course management tactics that separate those who earn their status from those who fall short.
In this episode, you’ll learn…
- Why over-preparing before Q-School can drain your best performance
- How to maintain discipline and stick to your strategy under intense pressure
- Simple course management rules that keep big numbers off your card
- How to handle the financial and emotional pressures of chasing your card
- The role meditation and mental training play in sustaining focus over multiple rounds
- Why caddying can sharpen your decision-making and mental game
- How to replicate your best habits from great rounds when it matters most
Get your pencils ready and start listening.
P.S. Curious to learn more about the results my clients are experiencing and what they say about working with me? Read more here.
More About Scott
Scott Fawcett created the revolutionary DECADE Golf System, a data-driven course management strategy that has transformed how golfers at all levels approach the game.
With three degrees in mathematics, a background in professional golf, and a passion for poker, Scott has combined statistical analysis with real-world performance insights to help players make smarter decisions and lower their scores.
His DECADE system has been used by top PGA Tour pros, including Bryson DeChambeau and Will Zalatoris, as well as collegiate and amateur golfers seeking a strategic edge.
Scott’s journey includes playing collegiate golf at Texas A&M, competing professionally on mini-tours, and applying his deep understanding of analytics to optimize shot selection and on-course strategy.
Learn more about Scott and Decade Golf here.
Connect with Scott on Instagram here.
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