The Practice Secrets Every Amateur Golfer Needs to Know

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EPISODE CHAPTERS
00:00 - Michael Leonard welcomes former college golf coach Cory Scoggin.
01:55 - Cory Scoggin outlines his background as a college golf player and coach before becoming Director of Instruction at The Farms.
04:50 - Key lessons from coaching elite college golfers and helping players manage emotions during tournaments.
09:03 - The importance of practicing with intent, proper alignment, and target focus.
17:43 - Common practice errors and how to structure block vs. random practice sessions.
25:36 - Setup adjustments for cleaner contact and optimal launch angles on wedge shots.
31:16 - Short game practice strategies, routine execution, and simplifying shot choices around the green.7
39:46 - Specific skills for effective putting practice and recommended training aids.
44:00 - Course management mistakes, common alignment issues, and playing from different lies.
52:49 - Corey shares the best advice he received from a sports psychologist regarding focus and sensory awareness.

ABOUT THIS EPISODE
In this episode, host Michael Leonard welcomes his former college golf coach, Corey Scoggin, who is now the Director of Instruction at The Farms Golf Club in San Diego. Scoggin brings over 12 years of experience coaching college golf at Cal State San Marcos and the University of San Diego, as well as a strong background as an accomplished player. He specializes in helping golfers of all skill levels improve their game through structured practice, mental focus, and refined technique.

⛳️Practice with Intent: Never hit a shot—even during warm-ups—without a specific target and clear intention.
⛳️Focus on Clubface Alignment: Most golfers misaim by aligning their feet or shoulders instead of prioritizing the clubface.
⛳️Commit to Pre-Shot Routines: Consistently walk through your full physical and mental routine on the range to mirror real course play.
⛳️Balance Block and Random Practice: Divide practice time between mechanical drills and randomized shots using full routines.
⛳️Simplify Wedge Setup: Position your pelvis slightly over your front ankle and place the ball an inch back of center for consistent launch and contact.
⛳️Train Specific Putting Skills: Use aids like alignment mirrors and ghost holes to hone start line accuracy and speed control.
⛳️Manage In-Game Mental Focus: Distract your mind between shots by engaging your senses to stay calm and present.

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