Better Golf Academy: Strategy to Awesome Golf

In this episode of the Better Golf Academy, I discuss how the motivation works and why after a certain point, or when it gets too hard, or when we start losing steam, drive, and motivation...we slowly fade out and even quit. But what keeps us motivated to continue to pursue our goals?

Dr. Tali Sharot, a neuroscientist with her research focusing on how motivation influences our decisions. And She talks about these 3 foundational principles that help motivate us.

1. Progress Monitoring. The brain does a good job processing positive effects. And as you progress, it helps you to stay focused and going after your goal. As you know, I always talk about my Engineering days...and the famous quote “If you can’t measure it, you can’t improve it”. There’s definitely some truth in that.
2. Social Incentive. We are social people. We really care what other people are doing. We want to do the same and we want to do it better. Example: 9 out of 10 people pay their taxes in time enhanced compliance in that group by 15% bringing in 5.6 billion pounds. Highlighting what other people are doing is a very strong incentive. I truly believe this, one of the most effective results-driven workout concepts out there is still CrossFit. Because of their philosophy of this Social Incentive. It’s brilliant creating a small community of people to encourage each other, compete with one another and keep each other accountable. Social Incentive.
3. Immediate Rewards. True that! We are impatient, some of us have ADD (me) and we need immediate feedback, immediate incentive and lots of immediate rewards...in whatever form that we can get it in.

I think we can all agree that improving our golf game is a long, and ambitious goal. We need more inspiration than hey, you suck, you need to go practice and get better. We need to intentionally put steps in place to guide us day to day and keep us motivated to get there. And, I think this is a great science that is backed up by research.

Here are the 3 action steps for you:

• #1, set specific goals, remember to go to bettergolfacademy.com/9 to download the performance report to help you set your specific goals.
• #2, Don’t be a loner. Play together, bet, create competitive situations to push you, care about each other’s performances and improvements. This will create an incentive to work harder and improve. And...
• #3, Make turn your goals into tiny habits. Reward yourself often and see your simple progress and celebrate.

I am still so still inspired by the quote by Jacob Riis “...I go and look at a stonecutter hammering away at his rock, perhaps a hundred times without as much as a crack showing in it. Yet at the hundred and first blow, it will split in two, and I know it was not that last blow that did it—but all that had gone before.”

Let’s keep hammering away. Hundred, thousand, 10 thousand, 100 thousand balls hit, putts hit, chips hit, every club in your bag hit, pursuing excellence, setting goals, achieving them and celebrating the small victories!! I am here celebrating it with you. And hoping for a huge breakthrough in your game, the rock splitting in two moments in your golf journey.

In the meantime, thank you so much for listening to Better Golf Academy, let’s get better together. Yeah? Cool. Love you guys, bye for now.

Most golfers focus on their driver and irons, but the real secret to lower scores is your short game. In this episode, we’re diving into three essential chip shots that every golfer needs to master:

1. Chip and Run – The high-percentage shot for consistency and control
2. Backspin Shot – The one-hop stop that gives you precision around the greens
3. Lob Shot – The high, soft-landing shot for tricky pin positions

We’ll break down when and why to use each shot, how they can shave strokes off your game, and why improving your chipping might be the fastest way to start shooting lower scores. If you’re tired of missing up-and-down opportunities, this episode is for you.

Llet’s get your short game dialed in!

Links:

• Get your 3 Drills: https://bettergolfacademy.com/chip
• Learn the 3 Types of Chips: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gMjbtPXo8E8
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Ever wonder why pro golfers remember every detail of their rounds while you can't recall the hole you just played? In this eye-opening episode, dive into the revolutionary concept of Strokes Gained that's transformed how the pros play and practice. Discover how this stat, developed by finance professor Mark Broadie, breaks down performance into four key categories: Off-the-Tee, Approach, Around-the-Green, and Putting.

You'll learn shocking statistics about Tour pros' putting percentages (they miss more than half their 10-footers!), understand how to interpret Strokes Gained numbers, and discover practical ways to apply these insights to your own game. Plus, a humorous take on why 18 holes of golf might require more mental achievement than free solo climbing El Capitan. This episode will change how you practice and play forever!

Links:

• Website: https://bettergolfacademy.com
• Instagram: @bettergolfacademy
• Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@BetterGolfAcademy
• TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bettergolf.academy
• Contact Me: https://bettergolfacademy.com/hello
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Are you in a slump? Are you feeling cluttered, overwhelmed, and lost? In this episode, we’re breaking the cycle: no more band-aid fixes, no more swing overhaul madness. Instead, we’re going against conventional wisdom with three powerful (and often overlooked) strategies.

Plus, we’ll talk about the real reason slumps linger (hint: it’s not your swing) and how to fall back in love with the game when nothing seems to work. If you’re tired of the endless grind and ready for a smarter way out of your slump, this episode is your game plan.

"The slump isn’t your enemy—it’s your teacher. Time to start listening."

Links:

Resilience Building Drills: https://bettergolfacademy.com/slump Website: https://bettergolfacademy.comInstagram: @bettergolfacademy Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@BetterGolfAcademy TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bettergolf.academy Contact Me: https://bettergolfacademy.com/hello

News:

Golf News Daily - Substack: https://bettergolfacademy.com/news

In this episode of the Better Golf Academy, I talk about how average golfers like us play the par 5s. We just want to hit the ball as far as we can on each shot. We think if we hit first 2 shots long and straight on a par 5, we are home free to a birdie. But, the truth is, those 2 longs perfect shots are hard to come by. In fact, this idea might be the reason why your score is blowing up on these Par 5s. I believe there’s a better way.

We should have a different mindset when it comes to playing the par 5s. We should be strategic in setting yourself up for a shot that you’ve been working on to perfect. Give yourself a chance to hit that shot every time so that you can execute what you’ve worked on to do.

You will walk away with a different mindset knowing that this game of golf didn’t control you this time, you controlled golf. And that’s a great feeling.

Oh, and here's the link to the youtube video I was talking about. LOL.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JJmqCKtJnxM