7.1.26 | Jay Bilas on Golf's Mental Game + John Deere Classic Picks & Ryder Cowan | 5 Clubs

The John Deere Classic takes center stage on this episode of 5 Clubs as Gary Williams welcomes Jay Bilas and rising amateur star Ryder Cowan.

Fresh off earning co-low amateur honors at the U.S. Open, Ryder Cowan joins us from Ireland ahead of the Arnold Palmer Cup to discuss his breakthrough at Shinnecock Hills, competing against the world's best, watching Rory McIlroy practice, and what he's learned from one of the biggest weeks of his career.

Then Jay Bilas stops by the studio before heading to the American Century Championship in Lake Tahoe. Jay shares lessons from his book Toughness and explains how concepts like persistence, acceptance, confidence, body language, and positive self-talk can help every golfer improve their mental game.

Plus:

- John Deere Classic picks

- American Century Championship preview

- U.S. Senior Open storylines

- Golf Dogs of the Week

- Ryder Cowan's U.S. Open experience

- Golf practice and mental performance tips

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