The Most Unexpected Things That Happen Under Pressure (and how to deal with it)

In this episode, we cover a wide range of topics, starting with a debate about whether shaping the golf ball actually gives you a larger margin for error. Jon takes us inside his dramatic club championship victory, sharing the unexpected challenges and mental strategies that helped him come out on top. We also discuss how slow play can negatively affect your decision-making in tournaments and why unconventional strategies, like hitting a controlled driver instead of a fairway wood, might be worth experimenting with. Finally, we put AI golf swing analysis to the test, with some surprisingly accurate predictions and some major misses. Throughout the episode, we explore the importance of challenging conventional wisdom, testing what works for your own game, and learning to handle the unexpected.

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