516: Jared Tendler - The Mental Blueprint for Better Golf Every Player Needs

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Today's guest is Jared Tendler, one of the world's leading performance coaches and author of The Mental Game of Poker and his newest book, Everyday Golf Psychology. In this conversation, we dive deep into the psychology behind better golf—from controlling emotions and managing anger to building resilience, handling pressure, and learning why your C-game matters more than your A-game. If you've ever struggled to bounce back after mistakes or wondered how elite players consistently perform under pressure, this episode is for you.

In this episode, you will learn: 

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