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Jon guides the panel through and exploration and discussion on the theme of reflection. Reflection comes in many forms and it is something that all great performers practice. Learn more on how reflection might be applied on your journey here. Enjoy.

Session 3 of the Performance Mindset Series. Jon, along with the panel, discuss the importance of interference and obstacles on the journey.

Jayne is a UK based Performance Practice Coach specializing in the mind-body connection. Her expertise is based on over 30 years' training and teaching Buddhist meditation and Tai Chi. Her unique approach to sports performance uses simple principles of these ancient disciplines to help athletes overcome anxiety, nerves and mental interference. For almost two decades Jayne has worked with golfers, tennis players and athletes from many other sports, helping them understand and apply Eastern principles and deep practice techniques for performing in the zone (aka flow). Check out her website for more information; https://chi-performance.com/jaynestorey/

The Performance Mindset Series, hosted by Jon, is a fantastic resource for any person interested in learning more about the cultivation of a healthy mindset. Episode 2 explores the values of setting goals and the role it has for a person embarking on a development journey.

Episode 8 we catch up sport broadcaster Shawn McKenzie. We dive into the behind the scenes of being on National TV, an addiction to golf and all of the things that he loves about the game.

The Performance Mindset Series, hosted by Jon, is a fantastic resource for any person interested in learning more about the cultivation of a healthy mindset. Episode 1 explores the concept of Self Awareness and the role it has for a person embarking on a development journey. Enjoy.

Peter Sanders joins us again in Round Two to catch up and chat further on the use of analytics and stats in the game of golf. An absolute legend on this topic you certainly want to check this one out! Also, check out his application which we feel is best on the market at www.shotbyshot.com Enjoy.

Carter and Jon dive into some of themes that surround their lives as coaches. As well as the dynamic landscape the current world holds on them and society in terms of development and well being. Enjoy the discussion!

Wayne Morden is back diving deeper into the discussion and themes from his first session with the Pure Golf Collective. Jon and Carter also reflect on the PNC Championship and set a discussion for next episode on the evolution vs traditions in golf. Be sure to head over to puregolfcollective.com and share a picture with us on our forum showing the reason(s) why you love this game. Weekly winners are awarded! Enjoy!

Carter catches up with Russell Budd who has been involved in the professional golf world as a player, coordinator and ref. Thanks again Russell for your insights. Submit a picture showing the reasons why you love this game for your chance to win some awesome prizes on our forum page. @ puregolfcollective.com Enjoy

Jon catches up with Rishi Thakker who has been involved in the golf world working for Titleist in the Player Development world. Thanks again Rishi for your insights. Submit a picture showing the reasons why you love this game for your chance to win some awesome prizes on our forum page. Also to check out Jon visualization script please visit the website as well. @ puregolfcollective.com Enjoy

Hosts Carter and Jon dive into a discussion around some of the important skills to enhance a journey of development. Check out the link in bio to listen! ALSO share your favourite golf photos that express the reasons why you love the game at puregolfcollective.com. Weekly winners will be announced and awarded! Enjoy.

Looking back so the view forward is even clearer. Hosts Carter and Jon reflect back on Round 1 of the PGC Podcast and their busy summers after a winter of hibernation. As well they discuss some of the exciting pieces coming in the winter months with the Pure Golf Collective as they tee off the start of Round 2. Check out puregolfcollective.com and share your favourite golf photos that express the reasons why you love the game. Weekly winners will be announced and awarded with a prize! Enjoy.

Sit back, grab a drink and relax while Carter and Jon explore the idea of golf trips and experiences. A fun discussion investigating exactly what it is that captivates golfers to travel to world to play some of the most sought after courses and what, if any, are differences amongst them? We would love to here your stories, make sure you share with us! Enjoy.

Wayne T. Morden is the principal of Athlone Golf & Sports. He is an entrepreneur at heart, a curious soul. Published author of Golf Shorts and Plus Fours, Wayne is also a wordsmith. Most importantly, Wayne is a golfing traditionalist. With his band of merry men, Wayne has experienced many of the life-altering courses throughout the world. Athlone Golf & Sports specializes in creating unique sports holidays and tours throughout the world, with a focus on great golfing destinations. Athlone's passion is to build a golf holiday experience which goes beyond the traditional hotel, golf and car package. Wayne knows that food and drink and sightseeing are all part of the equation. We'll help you put together the perfect, personalized trip which will leave you with lasting memories. We offer plenty of great activities for those non-golfing days as well. Wayne and his team now undertake to provide you the most memorable and tailored experiences for the golfing community, one trip at a time, one golfer at a time Hope you enjoy the exploration

Matt Comand is the Director of Performance with Emergent. Matt has over 10 years of coaching experience and has developed expertise in areas such as mental skills training, personal behaviour change, leadership development, and team dynamics. Upon earning his Masters of Sport & Performance Psychology at the University of Denver, Matt was a professor at Humber College for 5 years and has worked with clients in professional, athletic, and academic settings. In 2019, he founded Emergent, a High Performance Consulting firm. This episode will explore themes to understand what you can control on your path towards mastery and discuss some of the tools to help enhancing your development journey. Enjoy.

Going where not many go, exploring testy waters and discussing the undiscussed. In this episode we explore one of the most concerning, gut wrenching, phenomenon in the game of golf. Enjoy the listen! Share this episode or any episode to receive a Pure Golf Collective Notebook!

“Creating an empowering, child centric, PLAYful learning environment and watching children shine.” Kate Tempesta's education, and early career, focused on exercise science and fitness. She later transitioned to the educational arena where she created and taught the movement education program at St. Thomas More Play Group for ten years. After becoming an LPGA T&CP member, she founded the Urban Golf Academy to combine her passions for golf, early childhood education, and movement. To this day she considers herself to have the best job in the world. Kate has spoken on several panels about growing the game of golf, including the Inaugural PGA of America Junior Golf Summit, the National Golf Course Owners Association Annual Conference, Proponent Group's Power of 6 and Under presentation, as well as the Youth & Family Golf Summit at the 2014 PGA Show. Additionally, the PGA of Canada invited Kate to take part in their professional development series, offering Canadian PGA members the opportunity to learn some of the best practices of UGA. The most useful of which are UGA's trademark “Birdie-isms”; effective and engaging metaphors that take the complex physical, mental, and emotional concepts of golf and make them both accessible and memorable for children. Over the years, with Kate at the helm, UGA has provided the joy of golf to 1,000 children annually. The philosophy is that children learn most effectively when having fun at any age. We are serious about the “fun factor” and we are serious about playing golf! In our classes, students engage in age-appropriate activities focused on golf while connecting to physical, social, cultural and academic concepts. Our classes and activities empower students to work as part of a team, build self-confidence and sportsmanship skills, and develop an aptitude and love for the game of golf. Most recently, Kate has engaged with her team to develop the Birdie Basics and Birdie Basics Pro boxes; a joint curriculum, lecture series, and utility kit that gives parents, teachers, and professional coaches alike the tools and access to implement UGA's proven methods to turn their children and students into lifelong golfers. Kate resides on the Upper West Side of New York City. In her spare time, you can find Kate kickboxing, swinging a sword and planning how UGA can positively effect children the world over. Kate regularly practices gratitude and believes in leaving each day a little better off than when it started. Enjoy.

Born in Kapuskasing, raised in Oshawa, Andrea began skating at the age of 4 and became a competitive pair skater, competing at 5 national championships. Upon retiring from active competition, started training to become a skating judge. After graduating from Carelton University, she began to work for the provincial government, Social Services Department, as a front line caseworker. Retired from government work in 1998 when her family decided to relocate for my husband's job. From 1998-2015 our family moved to Boston, Detroit, Singapore, Shanghai, Bangkok, Detroit. While living overseas, she worked in various capacities with the Singapore Ice Skating Association and the Ice Skating Association of Malaysia. During these years Andrea continued training as a judge, eventually reaching the highest level (ISU Championship Judge) in 2007. She has judged at the 2010 Olympics, 4 World Championships, the Four Continents Championships (4 times), Grand Prix Final (3 times), approximately 18 Grand Prix competitions, and numerous other international events. In addition to being an ISU judge, Andrea is an international Referee and an International Technical Controller. Currently Andrea is the Chair of the Skate Canada High Performance Development Committee. Other work with Skate Canada includes: elite athlete monitoring, member of the Officials Assignment and Promotion committee. Lastly, in 2015 Andrea was inducted into the Oshawa Sports Hall of Fame. We are very fortunate and grateful to be sharing this discussion with you. Enjoy!

According to Wikipedia, In golf, a caddie (or caddy) is the person who carries a player's bag and clubs, and gives the player advice and moral support. According to the Merriam Webster dictionary the definition of caddie is: 1 Scottish : one who waits about for odd jobs 2a: one who assists a golfer especially by carrying the clubs b: a wheeled device for conveying things not readily carried by hand a luggage caddie In this episode Carter and Jon explore the theme of the caddy. The role, the relationship and philosophical meaning to this strange and unique figure in the game of golf. Let us know your thoughts. Reach out to us on instagram @puregolfcollective Enjoy.

On this episode we set the stage for an inquiry into the caddy. The caddy in the history of golf has played many roles. Along with the variety of roles the caddy has played in the history of the game the caddy still presents an interesting roll in the current game. Jon and Carter will be exploring these ideas in this episode and in next week's episode as well. Also in this weeks episode we are catching up with our friend Peter White. Pete had an amazing opportunity to go over seas and caddie for Victor Perez as he was working his way through the Challenge Tour then on to the European Tour. Pete opens up about some of his experiences inside the ropes with one of the best golfers in the world and also shares his passion for why he is obsessed with this game. Make sure you listen until the end to hear about the opportunity we have for the listeners. We look forward to hearing from you guys. Enjoy.

It's Masters Sunday and we are catching up with Jon Sorbo. Jon was top player in professional tennis before his career was derailed by illness and he was forced to retire young. He moved right into coaching – at first with individual players, but then in 2004 he joined on as the National coach for tennis in Canada. After a few years of this demanding position, he moved away from coaching to raise his young family. Presently Jon does coach individual players and consults with various tennis organizations – all the while applying most of his energy to building his own golf skills. As a coach, Jon was an early adopter in areas of sports science and the application of systematic coaching strategies throughout the Canadian tennis landscape. The ripples of his ground-breaking work in the early millennium have created a surge for Canadian tennis in the modern game. Jon believes in the systematic development of key skills, and excels as a coach for high performers who are willing to train at the very highest, calculated, intensity. Jon has become a passionate golfer who carries a scratch mindset and tremendous skill. He can frequently be seen honing and sharpening his skills on the practice areas around the facilities at Richmond Hill and Coppinwood. When he practices, he is the embodiment of what we describe as “deep practice” – a deliberate and focused style of training that is a model of how a serious coach would want his pupils to train. Hope you enjoy the discussion and the tradition unlike any other.

This week Carter and Jon are discussing competition in the golf experience. The competition and challenges inherent in the game of golf is one of the most common values as to why golfers love the game. The conversation explores and celebrates the competition that the game naturally provides for golfers whether it is verse a field or one self. Also contemplates the pros and cons to the competitive nature of the game. Make sure to check out puregolfcollective.com this week to sign up for the PGC Masters Pool. Enjoy.

After spending the past 12 years coaching full-time on the PGA tour, Ralph Bauer is another special guest on the Pure Golf Collective, who shares with us his many insights derived from years observing the best players in the game compete. Ralph says his goal is to continue to improve as a coach and an instructor. The 25-year member of the PGA of Canada views himself as a holistic golf coach/teacher. He teaches his students to practice properly and efficiently, so they get the most out of their time on the range, avoid injuries and enjoy the game more. He has a deep and abiding love of the game and everything that goes into enjoying it more and all things related to game improvement. He has also collaborated with many of the top trainers and coaches in the world. Ralph has coached competitors at all four majors, the past two Presidents Cups, the 2016 Summer Olympics and at every PGA Tour stop. His past and present students include Adam Hadwin, Mackenzie Hughes, David Hearn, Graham DeLaet, Nick Taylor, Adam Svensson, Lucas Glover, Gary Woodland, Kyle Stanley, Jhonny Vegas, JJ Spaun, Kevin Chappell, Anirban Lahiri and Brandon Harkins. Meanwhile, closer to home and within the more developmental realm of the sport, his players have won dozens of Golf Ontario provincial championships and Ralph was instrumental in starting the Team Ontario program before moving on to coach the National Teams for a few years before moving onto the big tour. Presently, Ralph has transitioned off of the travelling tour show to be closer to home, and is looking forward to developing a strong junior program at Hamilton Golf Club. We know you'll enjoy this episode as Ralph is filled with useful insights about game improvement, and always deliver an honest and pragmatic approach to skill development when he talks about golf. Thanks again Ralph. Register at puregolfcollective.com for the Masters Pool.

In this weeks episode we are sitting down with Mark Young from the GTA Am Tour. Mark as a been leading the GTA Am Tour for the past 14 years and has created a community that is unlike any other golf tour. the members of this tour all understand and appreciate the the GTA family as it were. Mark provides us with some insights on how he had made this tour such a success and perhaps how it will continue to improve. he also shares in passion and love for golf and what the tour has created for him, a deep sense of fulfilment and joy. We are truly blessed to have another amazing guest on the show sharing and celebrating all that golf does for us as a collective. Check out https://gtaamtour.com for more information on the tour and enjoy the show! Check out puregolfcollective.com to get in the loop for the 2021 Masters Pool.

In this episode we dive into the work of Peter Sanders and his analytic software called “shotbyshot”. This is a golf specific software which analyzes the strokes you make throughout your round and gives insights into how well your various skills are contributing to your success or failures as you play. Filled with practical discussion about the tactics and relevant statistics in the game, this episode is filled with useful information to help you enjoy your on-course experiences all the more. Understanding probability and learning to accept our own fallibility are two of the immediate take-aways we encounter through Peter's work, but beyond those core ideas there are some great hints and illuminations surrounding key skills of the game, things to avoid as much as you can, and also some great general discussions about playing the game effectively. Peter's software is extremely useful and popular – it's an app that you access after you play and after 5-7 minutes of input you get a nice report on where you lost or gained strokes through your round, and over a series of rounds you get an excellent x-ray of where your game is at. Armed with this self-awareness, you can then embark on the process of bringing your weaknesses up a notch, while continuing to refine and play to your strengths. Please let us know your thoughts about this episode and share your comments or reactions with our community. And thank you for listening to our conversations.

In this episode, Jon and Carter circle around the concept of tactics and strategy in the sport of golf – and especially drill into the idea of how accurate statistics can help us to accept our errors with more understanding and less upbraiding. On the topic of tactics, Carter and Jon go into the famous “Pythagoras” system for probabilities and open up about their own best practices for teaching and developing tactical awareness in their players. Furthermore, a significant focus quickly becomes on how having a more accurate depiction of the fallibility of golfers can help fallible golfers feel more “normal” and in turn they can be more accepting. This allows them to move from shot to shot in a more resourceful state, instead of “beating themselves up” for errors that they would be better off accepting as part of their game. For example, isn't it interesting how many of us lament missing an 8 foot putt (pros make less than 50% of these by the way!) and how we allow this disappointment to seep into other aspects of our game? Wouldn't it be so much better if we could simply accept the fact that missing shots is part of the game, and the sooner we do this (practice acceptance) the sooner we can move deeper into the more intrinsic satisfactions – i.e. “well at least I did everything I could control to be successful…” After some discussion about tactics and acceptance, the panel then welcomes a legend of golf statistics and analytics – Peter Sanders – who has been consulting with professional and amateur golfers for over 25 years, and who created the gold standard in statistical analysis for golf - entitled “Shot by Shot”. We take some time to introduce Peter to our community (he has been behind the scenes for many of you already who use his app and software religiously) and lay the foundation for his insights in the upcoming episode 7. Enjoy the discussion!

In this episode we are joined by a high-performance athlete, Phil Brown, who has devoted much of his life to training his skills for competitive skiing, and also happens to be a passionate golfer. Phil helped the Canadian squad win silver in the team event which made its Olympic debut at PyeongChang 2018. Years before he had competed in his first Olympic Games at Sochi 2014, the highlight of which was a top-20 finish in the slalom. Brown made his World Cup debut in January 2012 but continued to compete on the Nor-Am Cup circuit. In 2012-13 he captured the overall Nor-Am giant slalom title thanks to a victory in the last race of the season and finished second in the overall Nor-Am alpine standings. This episode is filled with great insights into what makes high performers “tick” and what motivates one to seek out excellence which is so distinguished from the norm, this episode covers a broad spectrum of material related to the intrinsic draw of sport in general. This interview draws out core themes which are seen from week to week – themes like delayed gratification, anchoring our state, and the joy (and pain) of searching out of best self through will power and self-discipline. We are sure you will enjoy Phil's calm and thorough excavation into his own development as an athlete, and also the ways in which he and Carter draw parallels between the game of golf and his skiing journey. Enjoy the conversation and be sure to subscribe and leave a review.

In this episode, Coach Jon and Coach Carter take a stab at describing the indescribable – the curious sensory overload that comes from striking a golf ball with a metal stick. Whether it be the curiosity of a projectile flying through the air, the goosebumps in our forearms when we compress a ball, or simply the fluid motion of a nice tempo, the joys of ball striking are felt deeply among the pure golf collective. Once one has experienced a pure shot, the addiction has been planted, and one's life will at least in some part be devoted to seeking out further instances of that feeling. Enjoy the discussion and be sure to share with your golfing buds.

Episode 3 features the legendary Canadian golf coach Derek Ingram, who has been at the helm of a variety of teams with the National team programs over the past 20 or so years. Derek is an extremely open and honest man who cares for his players and who is what you might term an “inside-out” coach – which is to say that he focuses on the inner game as an avenue to bring his players more success on the outer arenas of sport and competition. Derek was a fine player in his own right who turned to coaching to satisfy his own personal virtues of supporting and helping others, and the world of Canadian golf is all the better for this decision he made in the late 1990's. We are sure you'll enjoy listening to the insights and stories that Derek shares in this episode, but more than anything we are certain you will discover why he is so revered by his players and the many coaches around the country over which he has had tremendous influence. And while his humility and self-deprecating humour will keep him from ever mentioning this fact, the success of the Team Canada program over recent years is in large part due to the attitude and efforts of the “Dragon Coach”, Derek Ingram. Enjoy, and remember to share and engage so we can grow our community of golfers who play the game in its purest form.

The discussions in Episode 2 are a blend of two distinct but related influences. The centre-piece of this show is a portion of our interview time with legendary Canadian golf coach Derek Ingram - who aside from coaching National Teams in Canada for over twenty years is also one of the nicest and most authentic guys you'll ever meet. His resume as a coach is astoundingly strong, but he would certainly be the last person to let you know. Players from his National Team programs are reaching heights in the game heretofore unseen in Canadian golf history, and the positive results seem to evolve with each passing year. Derek's thoughts about his coaching and player development are at the centre of this podcast, around which hosts Carter and Jon engage in a spirited discussion about the merits and misrepresentations we see in the “new science” of mindfulness and its application in sport and skill development. The link between Derek Ingram and mindfulness is not too much of a stretch - Derek is an empathetic, considerate and “transformative” coach who helps his players become more task oriented and present, while mindfulness as a practice is really an extension of the values that Derek preaches in his coaching. Offering a broad spectrum of ideas that will surely stimulate discussions and reflections in our listeners, we encourage you to share your reactions to this episode with us and our community as much as you can. Thanks for engaging.

An introduction to the personalities and intentions that will be driving the direction of this show. Carter and Jon introduce themselves and set the stage for the Pure Golf Collective podcast itself. Listeners will gain an appreciation for the intentions and purpose of this podcast and will get to know where the hosts are coming from. The overarching goal of this podcast is to explore the intrinsic motivations of golfers, and the shared obsession with the purity of the game. This podcast will serve as a space for unpacking the belief systems that distract us from these pure goals, and have as an avowed purpose the concept of shedding light in areas that are usually left in the dark. If the goal of the podcast is to create ripples of influence over golf purists for years to come, then this episode represents the throwing of the rock into the pond to begin the rippling effect. As a bonus to this first episode, listeners will also experience a friendly debate between our coach-hosts on the ubiquitous theme of “Mindset” as it relates to personal development. Enjoy the show, and please do your best to become active in this conversation by contributing your own ideas, thoughts, critiques and by sharing our work with your friends. Enjoy! puregolfcollective.com

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