💯 Not a game of perfect
Sport Psychology, Too Much Fun, and Commitment
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Between The Ears
A noteworthy crossover was revealed earlier this week. Paul Ulibarri has been working with famous golf psychiatrist Dr. Bob Rottela.
From injury, illness, and an engagement, Uli’s season has had ups and downs. Recently he’s on an upswing going from missing the cutline to 3 cashes in a row, and he attributes that success to his work with Rottela.
He is the author of best-selling book, Golf is Not a Game of Perfect. This book is filled with stories and advice that has been recommended by pros and ams alike.
If you’ve struggled with the mental side of the game, then give this short book a chance. It could be the change in perspective to push your game to the next level.
Golfers must learn to love ‘the challenge when they hit a ball into the rough, trees, or sand. The alternatives - anger, fear, whining, and cheating - do no good.
Even though this book is about ‘ball golf’, the mental game remains the same. One day, it will be commonplace for pros, like Uli and Kona Panis, to work with professionals and improve mentally.
Gallery Boundaries
The ‘8 Holes’ bring a lot of energy and fun, but have they gone overboard? As the final card stepped onto the tee on Sunday, they had to wait for the fanfare to subside and spectators to leave the green.
The general Hole 8 procession included a slow clap as players approached, huge flags running across the green, “sign the board” chants for hitting drop zone putts, and general loud cheering.
But they aren’t an unorganized, rowdy crowd… The ‘8 Holes’ are led by Zak Benson and are considerate of players when possible. The Nick & Matt Show explained how they held back like not breaking out the vuvuzelas or quieting when players teed off on Hole 9.
On SmashboxxTV, Steve Dodge admitted that Hole 9’s tee might need to move farther from the ‘8 Holes’. He also explained he works directly with Benson, loves the 8-holes, and has no plans to quench their energy.
The gallery at MVP Open has always been a discussion topic, sometimes positive sometimes negative. As the sport increases its legitimacy, ruckus crowds who have too much fun aren’t always a bad thing.
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Random Dubs
1️⃣ Along with the DGPT Points Titles awarded on Maple Hill’s final hole, the top 4 players in MPO & FPO were recognized.
FPO/ 1️. Kristin Tattar 2. Paige Pierce 3. Catrina Allen 4. Ohn Scoggins
MPO/ 1. Ricky Wysocki 2. Paul McBeth 3. Calvin Heimburg 4. Gannon Buhr
Besides ageless wonder Scoggins, Buhr has had one of the most impressive season performances at 17 years old. The high schooler has demonstrated a level of consistency that not even 4x winner Lizotte can compete with.
While he says school is no more than annoying, he will graduate by the start of next season and will be stress-free off the course. Buhr didn’t believe he could make this his career until his 11th place finish at WACO 2021.
Since then, he barely lost LVC’s playoff, won his 1st DGPT Silver Series, and placed 4th in DGPT Points for 2022. Buhr is no longer a rising star… He’s already arrived.
2️⃣ On The DG prescription Podcast hosted by touring pro Jon Nicholson, Bradley Williams explained the ‘it’ factor for winning: Commitment wins championships.
It’s not the talent that you’re seeing. It’s commitment. The person who wins the tournament every week is the person who committed the most on all their putts and all their drives. - Williams
But it also involves all aspects of the game. The commitment to your routine, practice, and each throw.
This can be translated to all players of any level. His instructions to committing:
Imagine what you can do with the disc
Envision your plan/line, even describe it to reinforce
Pick the disc, then commit without wavering
Meme of the Week
Thanks for reading today. Get out and throw-in from 247’ this weekend!
- Charlie
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