Podcast appearances and mentions of gary nicol

Gary Nicol joins The Mental Golf Show. Gary is a Performance Consultant, and co-author along with Karl Morris of The Lost Art Of Putting, The Lost Art Of Playing Golf, and The Lost Art Of The Short Game. Topics: - Golf is often seen as an identity rather than an activity. - Players frequently tie their self-worth to their scores. - The human brain struggles to stay present and often projects into the future. - Influencing performance involves intention, attention, and attitude. - Asking positive questions can shift mindset and focus. - Resetting one's mindset can be done after every hole, not just at the turn. - We tend to live out the stories we tell ourselves about our performance. - Golf should be fun, and enjoyment is key to performance. - Self-talk can significantly impact performance and mindset. - Clarity of intention is crucial for effective performance.  A good coach directs attention to useful areas. - Dividing attention can hinder performance. - Single-point focus is essential in golf. - Finding what works for you is crucial. - Dopamine hits from winning can lead to dissatisfaction. - Managing expectations is key in youth sports. - Golf should be enjoyable, not a grind. - Acceptance is a skill that can be developed. - Mistakes are a natural part of the game. - Emotions in golf can be both a challenge and a motivator. ----- Gary Nicol's links Books on Amazon performanceprinciples.co.uk thelostartofgolf.com Instagram X -----

In this episode, Karl and Gary revisit the transformative ideas from their book 'The Lost Art of Putting,' reflecting on its impact since its publication six years ago. To get a free 7 day trial of Mind Caddie go to  https://www.mindcaddie.golf/ They explore the concepts of focusing on pace over line, creative and intuitive approaches to putting, the importance of intention, attention, and attitude, and the role of acceptance in handling outcomes. Insights are shared from their experiences and observations, including anecdotes about notable golfers and practical exercises to improve putting. They emphasize the importance of making putting a fun and engaging aspect of the game rather than a technical chore. To book YOUR Mind Caddie workshop at YOUR club go to  www.themindfactor.com  • 00:00 Opener (5:28) •  • 05:28 Welcome Back, Gary! • 05:50 Reflecting on Six Years of Progress • 07:37 The Importance of Pace in Putting • 09:25 The Role of Attention in Putting • 13:30 Engaging the Imagination in Practice • 17:08 Teaching Golf the Right Way • 26:26 Intention, Attention, and Attitude • 32:07 The Importance of Being Present in Golf • 32:40 Lessons from Sven-Göran Eriksson and Bernhard Langer • 34:24 The Power of Acceptance in Golf • 37:32 Dream Big, Play to Win, and Never Give In • 39:33 The Possible Question: A Powerful Tool • 48:20 Focusing on the Ball: A Key to Success • 51:20 The Joy of Putting • 54:46 Conclusion and Future Plans Karl Morris Proud Ambassador of Fenix Clothing and Apparel https://www.fenixxcell.com/

Today on the podcast we are joined by Dr Laura Carey and Caesar Bayliss from Perception Sport Download Mind Caddie for hundreds of short audio lessons and exercises produced by Karl and start improving your mental game the same way as six major champions: https://mindcaddie.onelink.me/7xjx/znldwgbi  Laura has conducted some amazing research around putting over the past number of years in particular around gaze control and also brain activity prior to actually hitting the putt. What she has uncovered has the potential to transform the way putting is both learned and performed. Are you going to take ACTION and become a Certified Mind Factor coach? Join us for a wonderful three days in Manchester in November Get in touch at https://themindfactor.net/the-certification-course/  The conversation will REALLY get you thinking about the way you approach your game on the greens. In our time together we looked at: The difference in brain activity just before the stroke is made between successful and unsuccessful putters. Why doubt over the ball is so detrimental to performance How this increases brain activity which then compromises your stroke Why a line on the ball may not be the most effective strategy Why practicing with putting aids and gadgets can be of limited value The role of the eyes in supplying information for your putt The value of ‘quiet eye' Busy eyes make for a bust brain How to train to then perform Why you shouldn't just keep hitting putt after putt when you are training   This is a really refreshing and far reaching conversation that could potentially apply to the whole of your game A lot of what Laura and Caesar had to say resonated with many of the ideas presented by Gary Nicol and myself in the Lost Art of Putting Caesar Bayliss has been a PGA professional for over 20 years and specializes in putting. He coaches at The Wisley and other venues across the UK  Dr Laura Carey is a Lecturer at the University of the West of Scotland and a HCPC-registered Practitioner Psychologist. She has worked as an applied sport psychologist for over 15 years, offering support to a range of athletes, coaches and teams. Laura's PhD was in golf putting, titled "Investigating Perceptual-Cognitive Expertise, Visual Gaze, and Neural Activity in Golf Putting". The website: https://www.perceptionsport.co.uk/ The Conversation: https://bit.ly/3SeWdA2 Are you going to take ACTION and become a Certified Mind Factor coach? Join us for a wonderful three days in Manchester in November Get in touch at https://themindfactor.net/the-certification-course/               

Today on the Brain Booster we welcome onto the show long term Mind Factor client Bronte Law. Fresh from her recent victory on the Ladies European Tour with a stunning final round in Morocco of nine under par. The Lost Art of Golf 2 day school at Archerfield Links with Karl Morris and Gary Nicol  The ULTIMATE interactive learning experience at the ULTIMATE location We took a wonderful trip down memory lane to Bronte's early days as a junior player in Cheshire How she has stayed with the same coach Richard Green all through her career from the age of 7 until the present time. Why it has been so important to work with someone who REALLY understands her game To have a coach who keeps pushing her forward to develop her skills But also to have the confidence as a coach to keep it SIMPLE How a simple text message can keep a player on track  BUILDING STABLE CONFIDENCE – THE NEW PROGRAM To get your copy of the brand new program with Raymond Prior and Karl Morris It will truly make a BIG difference to your development  Link to buy: Building Stable Confidence   Looking at all aspects of the game even from a very early age. The desire to be a professional golfer and pursue a dream Spending time with a legend of the game and former Masters Champion Ian Woosnam in Barbados The effect of being in the company of excellence Observing a true shotmaker and artist of the game Being clear on what a good day looks like in terms of training and application Accumulating GOOD DAYS The benefits of starting the day REALLY well Playing competitive golf ON THE GOLF COURSE The role of crucial decisions to influence the path of your life A great conversation with a top player who has battled back from some adversity and some poor form to challenge again at the very highest levels of the game. Become a Mind Factor Coach - Early Bird Offer 2024 Mind Factor Certification Course             

The opportunity for the coach of the future What is technology going to do to the future of coaching? More importantly what can we DO to be ready and to offer great EXPERIENCES to our students The Lost Art of Golf 2 day school at Archerfield Links with Karl Morris and Gary Nicol  The ULTIMATE interactive learning experience at the ULTIMATE location Today on the Brain Booster we welcome back coach Will Robins who has been working closely with the PGA of America over the past number of years coaching professionals on how to deliver more EFFECTIVE coaching We had a great conversation looking at how technology will impact the future of the game What will AI do to the coaching model? Yet there is still a wonderful opportunity to help players on the GOLF COURSE Finding out what is TRULY happening on course as opposed to what we think is happening Getting the very best from your CURRENT level of skills We looked at: The Art of scoring The Art of Playing more freely Better thinking Better strategy Dealing with your tendencies Finding ways to engage more with the golf course and not just playing golf swing   Will is a real free spirit with a very creative mind and an ability to see future opportunities when others only see problems If you are a coach or a player you will gain so much by questioning HOW and WHAT you deliver in your lessons To find out more about Will Robins go to http://www.wrgolf.com   BUILDING STABLE CONFIDENCE – THE NEW PROGRAM To get your copy of the brand new program with Raymond Prior and Karl Morris It will truly make a BIG difference to your development  Link to buy: Building Stable Confidence   Become a Mind Factor Coach - Early Bird Offer 2024 Mind Factor Certification Course           

Today we welcome back onto the Brain Booster my good friend and legendary coach Jim Waldron. The Lost Art of Golf 2 day school at Archerfield Links with Karl Morris and Gary Nicol  The ULTIMATE interactive learning experience at the ULTIMATE location Jim has been on the show a number of times and there has always been a wonderful response to his words of wisdom. He has an incredible background in his coaching development over many years looking into all areas of the Mind Body connection Become a Mind Factor Coach - Early Bird Offer 2024 Mind Factor Certification Course  We discussed in great detail perhaps the most overlooked opportunity to improve your game. The 90% of golf that isn't golf!! We spend so much of our golfing time NOT playing golf and yet how many golfers really look into what is happening during this time and HOW they can maximise their experience? I have long contended that the quality of what you do in the 90% will have a DIRECT influence on what you do when it comes to play your shots. We discussed: The value of being EXTERNAL in between shots Making a conscious decision to connect with the beauty of the golf course Connecting and coming to your SENSES The connection with the ‘Power of NOW' Losing your absorption in your own SELF Connecting with other people and how this can cross over into your life Your behaviour in between shots and how this becomes totally unconscious The pace of you walk and the ‘Mind Body' connection The danger of focusing too much on OUTCOMES How tuning into your external world helps you LISTEN to the golf course. Being attuned to your ENVIRONMENT and then being able to RESPOND to that environment The value of good conversation and being WIDE with your focus The feeling of ‘lightness' and how that can help you get into the shot Moe Norman and ‘positive indifference' Random reinforcement syndrome – what is it and why do we fall into its trap It is such a pleasure to speak to Jim He has such a wonderful INTENTION to help golfers You can only benefit from is wonderful wisdom. To find out more about Jim Waldron go to https://balancepointgolf.com/ BUILDING STABLE CONFIDENCE – THE NEW PROGRAM To get your copy of the brand new program with Raymond Prior and Karl Morris It will truly make a BIG difference to your development Building Stable Confidence go to https://themindfactor.net/shop-new/      

As we prepare to tee off on our exciting new YouTube Channel, Start from Scratch Golf, we can't help but indulge in a bit of friendly banter and competitive challenges. Amidst the fun, golf industry veterans Karl Morris and Gary Nicol join us to shed light on the mental aspect of golf. Be prepared to sharpen your skills as these experts share pearls of wisdom from their vast experiences and discuss the increasingly significant role of emotions in golf. Bonus for listeners - get ready to benefit from an exclusive discount link for their Lost Art series!Going beyond the traditional physical skills, we simplify golf and delve into the power of the right questions and the necessity of transferring your practice range form to the actual course. The episode further explores the fascinating world of golf research and the mental strength required for the game - taking cues from the performances of Brooks and Viktor Hovland. Weighing the merits of our chosen Ryder Cup teams, we tackle the unpredictability of golfing abilities and the importance of mental fortitude. Join us in this lively exchange, and don't miss out on the chance to increase your knowledge and love for the game as we navigate the complex and intriguing world of golf with Karl and Gary.

On Episode #241, GSL and Coach Tim learn about how to effectively manage your thoughts and attention to improve your putting with Karl Morris and Gary Nicol, who have just released The Lost Art of Putting Performance Program video, a companion to their Lost Art of Golf series of books. As always, brought to you by TaylorMade Golf Canada, Oscar Bravo and Stretch Lab Toronto.

906: Both Karl Morris (TheMindFactor.com) and Gary Nicol (PerformancePrinciples.co.uk) are well respected instructors individually, but together they're a powerhouse of knowledge. They've each been featured on Golf Smarter individually, but this time we get them together for more than an hour to talk about putting, strategy, and course management. They have a series of “The Lost Art of…” golf books, and recently they released a video companion to The Lost Art of Putting that is fabulous! Golf Smarter listeners get 20% off the video with coupon code “TLA20” at mindfactor.comThis week Golf Smarter Mulligans episode #222, Geoff Mangum of PuttingZone.com returns for part2 and a full hour of putting tips, insights and advice. This episode was originally a Members Only episode and has never been shared in public before. It was published on Golf Smarter in December 2011, but is just as valid and important to improving your putting today as it was then!This episode is brought to you by Factor. Head to https://factormeals.com/golfsmarter50 and use code “GOLFSMARTER50” to get 50% off!Golf Smarter has just been awarded the #1 spot in their list of Top 10 Golf Psychology Podcasts by feedspot.com Check it out at https://blog.feedspot.com/golf_psychology_podcasts/.Golf Smarter has also been named by golfspan.com as one of the 10 Best Golf Podcasts for 2023, including being named the BEST GOLF PODCAST FOR YOUR MENTAL GAME. Check it out at https://www.golfspan.com/best-golf-podcasts.Two ways to become a Golf Smarter Ambassador and receive a choice of one of these great prizes including:• A box of ODIN balls of your choice with the Golf Smarter logo. ODIN Golf is the only golf brand that sponsors and pays everyday golfers! See our custom page at odin-golf.com/pages/golfsmarter.• A Glove + Glove Compartment from RedRoosterGolf.com where you can choose from a large variety of styles of gloves in 26 sizes!• A private link to Tony Manzoni's video “The Lost Fundamental”.To win, either introduce an upcoming episode, or write a review from your podcast source, then send us what you wrote and where! Send your posted review or request to introduce an episode to GolfSmarterPodcast@gmail.com.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/3264943/advertisement

A short game discussion with Karl Morris and Gary Nicol. We discuss their new video series on “The Lost of Putting.” Topics include creating your putting “Story ”, efficient ways to practice and the power of attention in performance. The new program can be found in the link below. https://themindfactor.net/product/lost-art-of-putting-program/?mc_cid=535e3ebb84&mc_eid=6a24459eef

It is wonderful to welcome back onto the Brain Booster my very good friend Gary Nicol, co-author of the best-selling ‘Lost Art of Golf' series. We had as usual a wonderful conversation particularly about our Lost Art schools at Archerfield  We discussed the concept of our RELATIONSHIP to the game of golf  What do we really want from the game?  How we can become a little more SELF LESS and a less SELFISH  Why becoming a great playing partner may actually unlock your own performance.  Why the outcome of a golf shot should never determine your self worth  The biggest myths around consistency How the Trackman numbers tell us what does and doesn't change much in a swing What we should be aiming to influence and WHERE we need to place our ATTENTION We have lots of what I call ‘surface conversations' about golf such as how can I hit it further, score lower, get handicaps down but what about going to a bit deeper level and finding out what REALLY matters to you when you play. How can you get the very most out of this fleeting opportunity called LIFE Is that a conversation REALLY worth having ? To get a copy of the new ‘Lost Art of Putting' video program go to www.themindfactor.com To claim your 20% discount put in the Brain Booster code of TLA20 To join us for a special two days at Archerfield with our ‘Lost Art Golf School” 13th -14th August go to www.themindfactor.com

Based out of the Archerfield Links, Gary has been coaching golf around the world since the late 1980s, working with players of all abilities from weekend golfers to winners on the European Tour to Ryder Cup stars and Olympians. He has also co-authored The Lost Art Of Putting, The Lost Art Of Playing Golf and The Lost Art Of The Short Game. We chat about how to approach improving your short game as well as taking your lesson from the range to the course.

Today we are joined on the Brain Booster again with my good friend and fellow author from the ‘Lost Art' series, Gary Nicol. Gary has a huge wealth of coaching experience at all levels of the game from Ryder Cup stars to club players. He is based at the wonderful Archerfield Links on the East Coast of Scotland. Together with Gary over the past four years we have written 3 books ‘The Lost Art of Putting', ‘The Lost Art of Playing Golf' and ‘The Lost Art of the Short Game' The response to the books has been nothing short of incredible. So many players have got in touch with us to say the books have given them a new lease of golfing life. In today's wonderful conversation we go in to detail about how we can become better at coaching others and perhaps more importantly OURSELVES. Why much of the current coaching methods are ineffective Why we need to get better at asking good QUESTIONS instead of pretending to have all the answers The crucial role of INTENTION, ATTENTION and ATTITUDE and how you can build your whole season around these 3 words The value of problem solving The best way to use technology The difference between hitting ‘balls' and playing ‘shots' The great Peter Thompson's formula for success and how it could help you win YOUR major championship How we can become so much more in tune with the GOLF COURSE and the questions it is asking you How to play the ACCUMULATION game instead of the AVOIDANCE game and what a difference it can make to your mental game approach How would you be if TODAY was your last round of golf? What approach would you have? The myth of ‘owning a score' whilst you are out on the course A re confirmation of the value of GRATITUDE A really wonderful conversation with a VERY experienced and knowledgeable coach who is smart enough to keep the game SIMPLE To find out more about Gary and his coaching go to https://tpegs.com To get a copy of the new ‘Neuro Putting' program with Dr Izzy Justice and Karl Morris go to https://themindfactor.net/shop-new/      

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860: Gary Nicol is the Co-Founder and Coaching Director at TPEGS (Tour Pro Experience Golf Schools). Since the 80s, he's helped thousands of golfers around the world including over 30 European Tour Professionals and numerous Ryder Cup players, amassing 10 wins as a coach. He's also co-authored a series of three books with Karl Morris (episode 855), combining their efforts as a golf coach and mental coach providing great insights for all golfers. The latest book, “The Lost Art of The Short Game” isn't about mechanics, but the emotional and mental approach to playing your best from inside 100 yards. Find their books on Amazon at https://amzn.to/3qzgjXh Check out the video of this complete interview on our GolfSmarterTV YouTube channel.This week on Golf Smarter Mulligans #176 Brady Wilson from the Classic Club in Palm Desert discusses prepping a Jr golfer for college. We also break down Rory McIlroy's meltdown at the 2011 Masters, as this was recorded the week after the event. His insights are still relevant today. This is part 1 of 2, which will conclude next week. .Become a Golf Smarter Ambassador by introducing our next episode! For your effort you'll receive a choice of prizes including a Glove + Glove Compartment from RedRoosterGolf.com. where you can choose from 11 styles of gloves in 26 sizes! Write to GolfSmarterPodcast@gmail.com and we'll assign you an episode number and a brief script to record for the intro of the show. In addition to sharing your home course, you now have the opportunity to offer your favorite Golf Smarter lesson, episode, insight or teacher. Thanks to RedRoosterGolf.com for giving a new glove to every Golf Smarter Ambassador who introduces an upcoming episode!

855: Karl Morris at TheMindFactor.com is a well respected Mental Game coach for many PGA Touring players and the co-author with Gary Nicol of a trio of golf improvement books. Their latest is “The Lost Art of the Short Game”. In this week's conversation we discuss what golfers are missing about being happy, his mentors, and how to get into a better head space to play better golf. This week on Golf Smarter Mulligans #171. Our featured guest is John Kantarski, a coach at the Hank Haney Golf Schools who is also a left handed golfer and has great insights on how lefties can be better golfers. Last week's Mulligans episode #170 was delayed but is now available for streaming. Become a Golf Smarter Ambassador by introducing our next episode! For your effort you'll receive a choice of prizes including a Glove + Glove Compartment from RedRoosterGolf.com. where you can choose from 11 styles of gloves in 26 sizes! Write to GolfSmarterPodcast@gmail.com and we'll assign you an episode number and a brief script to record for the intro of the show. In addition to sharing your home course, you now have the opportunity to offer your favorite Golf Smarter lesson, episode, insight or teacher. Thanks to RedRoosterGolf.com for giving a new glove to every Golf Smarter Ambassador who introduces an upcoming episode!

Is golf science or art? As technology advances, is it actually helping golfers get better? We are so excited today to host two incredible coaches Karl Morris and Gary Nicol to discuss this very topic. Karl is one of the world's leading Performance Coaches and has worked with many of the best p ... The post The Lost Art Of Golf – Karl Morris and Gary Nicol appeared first on Me And My Golf.

We thought we'd end the year by knitting together the best of our guests from this year.  A massive thank you to Ryan French, Mark Baldwin, Gary Nicol, Eilidh Barbour, Karl Morris, Lee Rhind and Sir Alan Tait.  Thanks for joining and we'll see you in 2022.

Joining us this week on the Podcast is renowned former European Tour coach, TrackMan Master, Certified Mind Factor coach and co-Author of the Lost Art trilogy Gary Nicol. Gary spends his time talking about life working with Tour Pro's, the lost art series of books and his ongoing coaching work at Archerfield.

This week we're honored to have Gary Nicol and Karl Morris, authors of "The Lost Art of the Short Game" on the show to help us all change the way we think about about chipping, pitching, and bunker play. Gary and Karl have had incredible success with their "Lost Art of Golf" series, and now they're digging into the short game to teach golfers everywhere what they're truly capable of around the greens. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b0lrpqQXLV8   Listen to This Week's Show Download on iTunes here Download on Stitcher here Download on Spreaker here Download on SoundCloud here Listen on Spotify here Links from this Week's Show Link: Purchase "The Lost Art of the Short Game" on Amazon Link: Join the Golficity Clubhouse Messaging Community Here Get the Golficity App: Download the Free Golficity App Here Join our Private Community on Levellr: Register Your Spot Here Thanks to this Week's Sponsors Titleist is committed to ensuring that every golf ball delivers superior quality and consistency.  From ball to ball, dozen to dozen we should expect our golf ball to perform exactly the same way, shot after shot. That's why Titleist owns the design, the technology and the manufacturing to make sure consistency spot on every time. They even conduct all the testing and quality checks to make sure nothing slips through the cracks.  Titleist is the #1 ball for every player and the #1 ball in golf.  Choose the best for your game and find out more at Titleist.com. The Shot Scope V3 is the only GPS watch on the market that combines GPS distances to greens and hazards with automatic performance tracking.  It's essentially, GPS + Automatic Performance Tracking – ALL IN ONE WATCH. Wear the V3 like a watch and play your golf like normal, the magic happens in the background  -- no phone needed.  Find out more by visiting ShotScope.com/Golficity. Trust your golf game to FootJoy, the number one Shoe in Golf. Shop now at FootJoy.com. Thanks for tuning to The Golf Podcast!

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The first two books were hailed for changing the games of golfers all over the world. Now the successful teaching duo of Gary Nicol and Karl Morris are back – and they've have roped in some pretty big names to help them. The Lost Art of the Short Game is the final part of the best-selling Lost Art of Golf series and, this time, Gary and Karl aim to free you from the shackles you have self-imposed on your short games. Using the successful formula of getting you to look within, rather than going heavy on technique, the trio of titles now form a complete overview of the game, and an essential part of every golfer's library. Wedges guru Bob Vokey, renowned golf architect Mike Clayton, and former Ryder Cup player-turned commentator Andrew Coltart are among the special guests lending their own wisdom across the pages. So to find out more about the book, and how it can help your game, Gary and Karl are my guests this week on the From the Clubhouse podcast… You can get hold of The Lost Art of the Short Game, along with the previous two books in the Lost Art Series, by visiting the Lost Art of Golf website.

As I get asked to do the solo sessions quite a bit I hope you don't mind me indulging you today to talk about the book written by Gary Nicol and myself. The Lost Art of the Short game. It has recently been released and already has been up to Number 1 in the Amazon golf rankings. It is a piece of work we are particularly proud of. As I describe today the book opens up by going back in time to two of the greatest shots ever played in the history of golf. Seve Ballesteros on the 18th at Royal Birdale in 1976 and Tiger Woods on the 16th at the Masters in 2005. We start the book with these shots because they give a strong indication of what the book is about. To develop your short you need to engage your IMAGINATION and creativity. These two shots are pure imagination at work. We also talk about the need to tie in with imagination a really strong understanding of how to use the TOOL in your hand How do you actually get the best out of the wedges you use? The answer to that question is revealed With the help of guest contributors such as Bob Vokey, the godfather of modern wedges, Sky Sports Andrew Coltart Dean Robertson from Stirling University who is a short game genius Mike Clayton one of the game's great course designers The book is packed full of great training you can use at this time of year Ideas about HOW to change your approach to scoring To get your copy of THE LOST ART OF THE SHORT GAME go to www.thelostartofgolf.com or pick up a copy from Amazon search Lost Art of the Short Game or - Click Here Or go to https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B09HQSP2JS?pf_rd_r=WN379Z2C48WDJ3X90GTT&pf_rd_p=6f2bfee9-92a9-4ec5-94b5-ed7bbe78d734&pd_rd_r=6291cb1a-1ff8-4b61-ae1c-66eada6e67b0&pd_rd_w=JDmuy&pd_rd_wg=i1BJ9&ref_=pd_gw_unk      

This week we are joined by Karl Morris one of Golf's leading performance and mind coaches.  Author of the Lost Art series of books with Gary Nicol and with a CV that includes Louis Oosthuizen, Darren Clarke, Graeme McDowell, Trish Johnson and many more.  Karl shares his life and experiences of over 25 years in the game.

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Oli is joined by author and experienced coach Gary Nicol, who speaks about the mental side of golf, and how the perfect putter does not exist!

There's almost no end to golf instruction and it's a world that can quickly overwhelm players at almost any level. Enter Dr Karl Morris and co-author Gary Nicol and their ‘Lost Art' series of books. As you'll hear in this in-depth chat with Karl Morris – a sports psychologist who has helped some of the world's best players win major championships – there is an awful lot involved in playing good golf and focussing solely on technique isn't always the best way to do it. If you do nothing more than take on board some of Karl's ideas in this interview your golf will improve. But if you really listen, you'll find nuggets of wisdom that offer rewards well beyond just improving your score.

What ACTUALLY makes difference in coaching ? What REALLY has an impact on the way you experience the game? On today's Brain Booster we have a slightly different show lined up for you. One that I am sure you will enjoy. A couple of weeks ago I had the pleasure of being asked to do a live presentation with Fred Shoemaker and Richard Sheridan to members of the world famous Olympic Club in San Francisco. We had a wonderful wide ranging discussion which I am sure will really get you thinking about your game and if you are a coach your whole philosophy and approach to the game. We really drill into what does and doesn't make a difference. To both playing and coaching. Why the ‘DO' instruction which is so dominant in the world of coaching is largely ineffective How there are 4 levels of instruction and how to gain an understanding of which levels actually make a true impact We look at natural movement Instinctive movement The joy of actually moving in a way that is complementary with YOUR body How is it actually created? How the CONTEXT you create for your golf will determine the way you play and feel both on and off the golf course Do you have a mind or ARE you your mind? How you can look at your mind as a crazy machine that will do what it will do but you don't have to fall into the trap of believing everything your mind tells you As ever when Fred gets talking it is a wonderful listen. It is a great experience. You will want to have a note book and pen handy with this one. There are some absolute gems To get a copy of the NEW BOOK ‘The Lost Art of the Short Game' by Gary Nicol and Karl Morris go to: www.thelostartofgolf.com To find out more about Fred Shoemaker go to www.extraordinarygolf.com To find out more about the Mind Factor go to www.themindfactor.com    

It is exciting to announce that we have just finished the final book in the ‘Lost Art' trilogy. The Lost Art of the Short Game will be available in the autumn so it seemed a really good idea to get back onto the Brain Booster fellow author Gary Nicol. Gary has a wealth of experience in coaching from his time on the European Tour working with some of the best players in the world to his current position of coaching from one of the most beautiful golfing locations on earth Archerfield in Scotland We have both been greatly touched by the feedback we have received from the two previous books, The Lost Art of Putting and the Lost Art of Playing golf. It seems we have been able to connect a number of golfers back to the source of the joy of creating shots and putts. Creating shots and putts in YOUR way as opposed to a prescribed method engineered by someone else. On today's show we dive a bit deeper into all things Lost Art What have we actually LOST? More importantly how do we FIND it again? How we lost connection with the real heart and soul of the game Looking more specifically at the SHORT GAME We had the great honour to have the legend of wedges Bob Vokey write the introduction for us to the book. He stressed the importance of knowing what the club in your hand is meant to do and HOW to use it. Gary describes this perfectly This simple understanding will make a BIG difference in your ability to go out and CREATE some great short game shots We look into the role of imagination The often over looked aspect of the game A great session with Gary his wisdom and practical common sense always shine through in his words To find out more about the books go to www.thelostartofgolf.com To find out more about Gary Nicol go to www.performanceprinciples.co.uk To become a CERTIFIED MIND FACTOR coach go to www.themindfactor.com    

Welcome to this episode of The Wild Golf Podcast; our 20th and last episode of our first Series.   Our guest this week is Karl Morris, the pioneer of golf performance coaching in Europe, who has worked with major winners like Louis Oosthuizen, Graeme McDowell and Darren Clarke.  He is an educator with his Mindfactor courses, is the co-author with Gary Nicol of two best selling golf books, The Lost Art of Playing Golf and The Lost Art of Putting, and in his spare time hosts The Brainbooster Podcast.  We hope you enjoy our discussion with Karl as much as we did.  You can find out more about Karl and his various courses at:  https://themindfactor.net.  You can also follow him on twitter (@Karl_Morris) and on instagram (@karlmorrismindfactor).  Both of Karl's books are available on amazon.If you like this episode, please tell your friends and leave a review.  Please also follow us on Instagram (@wild_golf_podcast), Twitter (@wildgolfpodcast) and Facebook (Wild Golf Podcast),

Golf is notoriously difficult, and improving at it takes practice. But practice takes time, of which many golfers don't have enough. But all golfers want to improve. So you can see where this is headed. What is a golfer to do? What is an easy golfer to do? Listen up and find out. This episode is brought to you by: Kindle – How e-books were meant to be e-read Extraordinary Golf: The Art of the Possible by Fred Shoemaker The The Lost Art of Playing Golf by Gary Nicol and Karl Morris Ben Hogan's Five Lessons: The Modern Fundamentals of Golf On Learning Golf by Percy Boomer The Practice Manual: The Ultimate Guide for Golfers by Adam Young The Golf Insider Performance Diary by William Shaw *Disclaimer: The above are affiliate links that, when used, may earn Easy Golf a small commission at no additional cost to you*

Golf is pretty unique among sports in that it's played by people who stopped playing other sports, and by people who never played other sports. Good athletes can certainly become good golfers, but so too can bad athletes. Fit people play golf. Fat people play golf. Young. Old. Mobility issues. Special needs. Any body can play golf. Even baseball players. This episode is brought to you by: Kindle – How e-books were meant to be e-read Extraordinary Golf: The Art of the Possible by Fred Shoemaker The The Lost Art of Playing Golf by Gary Nicol and Karl Morris *Disclaimer: The above are affiliate links that, when used, may earn Easy Golf a small commission at no additional cost to you*

Gary Nicol and Karl Morris are some of the best in the game, working with players from all over the world. They authored the book The Lost Art of Putting (as well as The Lost Art of Playing Golf) which is one of my go-to recommendations for every golfer. [fusebox_track_player url="https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/18strong/321_321__Gary_Nicol__Karl_Morris_Revisited__The_Lost_Art_of_Putting.mp3" social_twitter="true" social_facebook="true" social_linkedin="true" social_pinterest="true" social_email="true" ] The post 321: Gary Nicol & Karl Morris [Revisited]: The Lost Art of Putting appeared first on 18STRONG.

Does the swing create the shot or does the shot create the swing? That is the main concept behind today's episode and the fundamental principle behind The Lost Art of Golf creators, Gary Nicol and Karl Morris's books "The Lost Art of Putting" and "The Lost Art of Playing Golf." We also discuss changing your story and mindset through positive talk and memory triggering. Karl and Gary also share with us their favorite methods and principles to improving your putting. Connect with Lost Art of Golf: Website www.thelostartofgolf.com Twitter @LostArtofGolf Connect with Gary: Website www.tpegs.com Twitter @GaryNicol67 Connect with Karl: Website www.themindfactor.net Twitter @Karl_Morris Twitter @TheMindFactor --------- Connect with Doctor J: Instagram & Twitter: @mccullough_dpt ---------- Join the Golf Under Par Podcast Community: Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/golffit --------- Questions, comment, concerns: Email: golfunderparpod@gmail.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/gupp/support

Today we are joined on the ‘Brain Booster’ by a good friend of the show and co - author of the ‘Lost Art Series’ Gary Nicol. On the previous occasions Gary has been on the show the feedback has been tremendous. Gary himself spent over twenty years on the European Tour coaching some of the best players in the world. You don’t stay in such an environment for so long unless you get RESULTS. Gary is not one of the ‘latest guru’s’ who appoint themselves as an expert by virtue of a social media presence. Gary served his time at the coal face of the game finding out by direct experience what did and did not have value. His experience was a vital ingredient in the formation of the key elements to the Lost Art series. We have collaborated for a number of years now and as we have worked together the synergy in our approach has grown. Since the launch of the ‘Lost Art of Putting” and the ‘Lost Art of Golf’ we have been overwhelmed by the response. So many golfers getting in touch to express how the ideas in the book have resonated so deeply. We got the chance to discuss this in our time and it only reinforced the sense that so many golfers want a break from the shackles imposed upon them by so much technical coaching. We live in a world of information overload and perhaps more than ever it seems golfers are crying out for an approach that is both practical and applicable on the GOLF COURSE Gary reflected on some of the key elements he has learned over the years and we got the chance to discuss some new ideas around practice and the way to spend your winter time more effectively. It was as always a real pleasure to spend time with Gary again developing the ‘Lost Art’ story. I know you will enjoy and benefit from his vast experience and wisdom If you haven’t got a copy of either ‘The Lost Art of Putting’ or ‘The Lost Art of Golf’ then you can pick up a copy at www.thelostartofgolf.com If you want to LEARN in LOCKDOWN and become a Certified Mind Factor Coach then join us for the LIVE STREAM Take action NOW Go to https://themindfactor.net/certification-course-2020/      

Five minutes to Gratitude. We have talked in the past on the Brain Booster about GRATITUDE. In the book I co wrote with Gary Nicol, ‘The Lost Art of Playing Golf’ we began the first chapter with a piece about the effects of gratitude. It would seem to be really clear the evidence suggests Gratitude is good for both you and your game. The response to the book has been amazing so I wanted to look at gratitude a bit more closely. So today we have coach Waleuska Lazo. Waleuska Lazo is the creator and founder of FMTG. Five Minutes to Gratitude. To the outside world, Waleuska had it all: A successful career, a loving family, and her health. For Waleuska her life was miserable. Having lost her marriage, sense of purpose, and on the verge of losing the relationships with her daughters, Waleuska knew there had to be a better way. Waleuska created a system that took her from her lowest of lows to live the life of her dreams. Easier said than done. Waleuska failed her way forward to find out what works, and as important, what doesn’t work. The end results? Five minutes to Gratitude When word spread of Waleuska’s “miraculous” results, she found herself sharing her FMTG experience with close friends. Today, FMTG is a thriving community of people from around the world who have transformed their lives for the better.   It was a really interesting talk with Waleuska and her insights can only be of benefit to your golf but more importantly to your life. To be grateful is to create a condition that ALLOWS success to emerge.   To find out more about Waleuska and the 5 Minute to Gratitude Experiment go to www.waleuskalazo.com To become a Certified Mind Factor Coach go to https://themindfactor.net/product/mind-factor-course-video-training-2019/    

Gary Nicol & Karl Morris join us today to talk about ways to improve your game without fretting so much about your technique, but more about your intentions and attention on your SHOTS on the golf course, rather than your SWING! [fusebox_track_player url="https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/18strong/290_290__Gary_Nicol__Karl_Morris__Which_comes_first_the_SHOT_or_the_SWING_.mp3" social_twitter="true" social_facebook="true" social_linkedin="true" social_pinterest="true" social_email="true" ] The post 290: Gary Nicol & Karl Morris: Consistency is NOT the Key to Great Golf appeared first on 18STRONG.

Gary Nicol coached on the PGA European Tour for 15 years having multiple winners. He is the author of the two best selling books, The lost Art of Putting and The Lost Art of Playing Golf. In this episode he reveals his performance principles that have given him success with players of all levels. 

Randy is joined by Gary Nicol and Karl Morris, authors of the book "The Lost Art of Playing Golf." Gary is a golf professional and coach who has worked with golfers of all stripes and abilities, from weekend hacks to some of the best pros in the world. Karl has been a performance coach for over a quarter-century and counts among his clients golf professionals, cricketers, and international soccer players. This is the second book for the duo after their first release, "The Lost Art of Putting." The trio touch on a number of ideas and concepts, none of them technical, which are both at the heart of the game and integral to playing better golf. Hope you enjoy!

Seasons greetings to you all Thank you so much for your support in the last 12 months It is very much appreciated On the Brain Booster we thought we would end the year with a ‘fireside chat” about the Lost Art of Golf book with co author Gary Nicol and co contributor Markus Westerberg We get the chance to discuss some of the key concepts in the book In particular we look at perhaps THE most important question ‘Why do you play golf?’ We explore how you can fall into the trap of playing the game for ‘other people’ How your ego can be distracted by the attention the game can give us What if we had a simple goal of…….. How good can I get? How this question creates a SAFE PLACE to play the game from How this mindset puts you in a place where you LOOK for challenges instead of seeking the safety of ego satisfaction The beauty of being challenged by the game itself Can I shape the ball? Can I affect the trajectory of the ball? The importance of QUALITY questions How effective questions can really change your perception of the game Graeme McDowell once said ‘Questions are indeed the answer’ How good questions can help you to get the best out of your game TODAY A simple question: What can I do on this hole TODAY? The ability to be able to deal with whatever you have today The skill of ADAPTABILTY How watching golf on TV can be so misleading and how we can be misled into believing that all bad shots are because our golf swing has changed Perception and reality How we can look to TRAIN better for the game How we can think differently about our own game as a PERSONAL quest to get better It was wonderful to catch up with Gary and Markus and discuss the concepts in the Lost Art of Golf Both of these coaches have an absolute WEALTH of knowledge in the game. Spending time with them is always beneficial They both get you to THINK They both get you to look at the game DIFFERENTLY To find out more about Gary Nicol go to www.tpegs.com To find out more about Markus Westerberg Go to www.markuswesterberg.com To get YOUR copy of The Lost Art of Golf go to www.thelostartofgolf.com To find out about the Mind Factor Go to www.themindfactor.com      

719: “Golf is meant to be chaotic!” Once we understand that inconsistency is built into golf, then maybe we wouldn’t be so hard on ourselves. This week we speak once again to Karl Morris. Karl and his co-author, Gary Nicol (ep713 “If You Aim at Nothing, You’ll Hit it Everytime) help us to improve our game by improving our demeanor and approach. In their second book, “The Lost Art of Playing Golf” we learn more about the various elements of game improvement that have been lost while we focus trying to reach perfection.Congratulations to Miles D of Buntingford, England, winner of an online session to cure the Yips with James Hymers of JamesHymbers.com  Our next giveaway is a customized SeeMore putter with Rifle Scope Technology courtesy of seemore.com. Enter at GolfSmarter.com/giveaway2019. Deadline for entry is December 22, 2019 Midnight PDT.  This episode is presented by ExpressVPN. Visit ExpressVPN.com/golfsmarter and get three extra months for free!This week on Golf Smarter Mulligans, published each Friday, is our very first conversation with Lynn Marriott from 2007 in an episode we call “The Perfect 30 Minute Practice.” We heard from Lynn a couple episodes ago on Golf Smarter and this is a fabulous compliment to that interview. Subscribe to Golf Smarter Mulligans for free wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts or at YouTube.com/GolfSmarterTV.Golf Smarter Mulligans is supported by autoslash.com who can help you find the lowest rate possible for your next car rental. Golf Smarter Mulligans is also brought to you by TwoGuysWithGolfBalls.com where you can buy premium used golf balls, with little to no discernible difference, and at a fraction of the cost of new balls. Use “golfsmarter” at checkout to get an additional 10% off every order, every time! Some restrictions apply.

713: The last time we met Gary Nicol (ep699 published on 7/23/19), we discussed the first book he co-authored with Karl Morris, “The Lost Art of Putting”. They’ve just released a new book called “The Lost Art of Playing Golf” in which we discuss the various elements of game improvement that have been lost with today’s technology that has made the focus of hitting the ball, not making ‘golf shots’. The Forward of this book is excellent as it’s provided by Rudy Durant, Tiger Woods’ childhood coach.Our next giveaway is a Full Access Pass to the Gravity Golf Challenge, courtesy of GravityGolf.com, valued at $500! Enter at GolfSmarter.com/giveaway2019. Deadline for entry is December 1, 2019 Midnight PDT.  This week on Golf Smarter Mulligans, published each Friday, is the second of two episodes with Hall of Fame PGA Tour Caddy, Andrew Martinez. Andrew has two Majors in his storied resume. He carried the bag for Johnny Miller when Johnny was the first person to shoot a 63 in a Major back in 1973. Andrew also caddie for Tom Lehman when he won an Open Championship. This conversation took place outside, alongside a driving range where they discussed his personal history, working on the PGA Tour, and color commentary of what he sees from these hackers on the range. Subscribe to Golf Smarter Mulligans for free wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts or at YouTube.com/GolfSmarterTV.Golf Smarter Mulligans is supported by autoslash.com who can help you find the lowest rate possible for your next car rental. Golf Smarter Mulligans is also brought to you by TwoGuysWithGolfBalls.com where you can buy premium used golf balls, with little to no discernible difference, and at a fraction of the cost of new balls. Use “golfsmarter” at checkout to get an additional 10% off every order, every time! Some restrictions apply.

Authors Karl Morris and Gary Nicol are back to discuss their new book, The Lost Art of Playing Golf.  Adam, Karl and Gary discuss the finer points of the book, including how imagination plays a role in our golf game, the skill of gratitude, and how Tiger Woods and Shane Lowry learned to love the game again.

[powerpress] The Lost Art Of Playing Golf Learn Some Valuable Golf Improvement Concepts! Welcome to Episode 137 of THE Golf Improvement Podcast!  Dedicated to sharing useful information on true custom club fitting, short game improvement, and effective practice techniques.  I Create EXCEPTIONAL GOLF CLUBS – You Shoot LOWER SCORES! Show Notes: Interview with golf professional Gary […]

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Great to have a friend of the show back in Gary Nicol We get the chance today to discuss our new book ‘The Lost Art of Playing Golf’ We dig a little deeper as to why the putting book has been so successful The concepts that have created freedom The ideas allowing people to fall in love again with CREATING shots and putts We look back on the life Of the ultimate golfing artist Gordon Brand Jnr Gary discusses some wonderful tales of his time with Junior. The laughs, the highs and the lows of life on tour. We also look at the process of actually writing a book how it runs parallel with trying to improve your golf game. The need to stay with the process. The ability to deal with frustration and also the help that can be provided by another person, someone to whom you are accountable to. This single concept could help you enormously with your golf game We ask the question ‘does the shot create the swing or does the swing create a shot?’ Such a fundamental question to ponder. As always with Gary his passion for coaching shines through in every sentence   He is committed as a coach to finding the very best ways for golfers to improve and enjoy the game so much more   We are really excited about the prospects of presenting the ideas in our new book     If you are looking to become a Mind Factor coach and join a growing community of people committed to making a real difference go to www.themindfactor.com

[powerpress] Learn The Lost Art Of Putting And MAKE MORE PUTTS! Welcome to Episode 133 of THE Golf Improvement Podcast!  Dedicated to sharing useful information on true custom club fitting, short game improvement, and effective practice techniques.  I Create EXCEPTIONAL GOLF CLUBS – You SHOOT LOWER SCORES! Show Notes: Interview with golf professional Gary Nicol […]

699: Putting is an art form that is too often gets lost amidst science. This is the first of two episodes with two different guests who co-authored a book called “The Lost Art of Putting - Introducing the Six Putting Performance Principles”. This episode’s conversation is with Gary Nicol direct from Scotland. Next week we’ll talk to his teaching partner, Karl Morris just outside of Manchester, UK. Our next drawing, back by popular demand is a $100 Amazon Gift Card courtesy of autoslash.com Enter at GolfSmarter.com/giveaway2019. Deadline for entry is July 28, 2019 Midnight PDT.  This week on Golf Smarter Mulligans, published each Friday, features Dr. Glen Albaugh, professor, sports (& golf) psychologist, golfer, author, on his book “Winning The Battle Within”. Subscribe to Golf Smarter Mulligans for free wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts or at YouTube.com/GolfSmarterTV.Golf Smarter Mulligans is supported by autoslash.com who can help you find the lowest rate possible for your next car rental. Golf Smarter Mulligans is also brought to you by TwoGuysWithGolfBalls.com where you can buy premium used golf balls, with little to no discernible difference, and at a fraction of the cost of new balls. Use “golfsmarter” at checkout to get an additional 10% off every order, every time! Some restrictions apply.

Gary Nicol and Karl Morris are PGA teaching professionals and the authors of 'The Lost Art of Putting', a new book that focuses on making you a better putter. 

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In today’s episode, I have a return guest on the show. It really was a pleasure to sit down with Gary Nicol, former European Golf Tour coach and current professional golf coach and co-author of the best-selling golf book The Lost Art of Putting. Gary has a very distinct style that he brings to his coaching that is very much focused on asking rather than telling. Gary sets out to ask the right questions and by asking the right questions, he can get his clients to dig more deeply into their patterns of thought and habits that they might bring with them to the golf course. He does this to unlock answers within themselves in an effort to better understand their own golf games and the mindset that have developed and how this mindset might need to change or shift in order to bring about an improvement in their game. Even if you are not a golfer, you will benefit from hearing this episode as you will see Gary’s unique style come alive in this conversation. With 16 years experience on the European Golf Tour, Gary had the chance to coach some of the game’s greats and to learn alongside them. The framework that Gary brings to his coaching is about finding clarity and decluttering the mind in order to simplify the game and in doing so, help each of his clients genuinely experience more joy on the course. The game of golf is a lifetime pursuit that is meant to keep people physically active in their lives for as long as possible. Gary does a great job helping his clients understand this. However, when coaching the world’s elite golfers, it’s about giving them the edge they need to perform at their best in competition. Even with the elite that he has coached, he steers clear of being a swing technician and making the focus of his coaching specifically on technique. He works more on mindset, imagery, and creating success through the art of paying attention and being present with oneself. Much of Gary’s work is deeply rooted in the building blocks of peak performance psychology, mindfulness, and sports psychology. I want to thank Gary for his time, energy, and insight. He’s a quality person who embodies everything it means to be a lifelong learner. Hope you enjoy the episode with Gary. Thanks for listening. About Gary Co-Founder and Coaching Director of Tour Pro Experience Golf Schools, Gary has been coaching golf since the late 1980’s. Since then he has helped thousands of golfers around the world including over 30 European Tour Professionals and numerous Ryder Cup players, amassing 10 wins as a coach. He has coached at all the Majors and loves to share the knowledge and expertise gained from these experiences with visitors to TPEGS in his own inimitable style. Gary combines his personal experience with the latest, V1 video analysis, SAM Putt Lab and Trackman precision swing and ball flight analysis to help golfers unleash their true potential. Gary works closely with TrackMan co-hosting training seminars and workshops and is a certified TrackMan University Master as well as a Certified Mind Factor coach. Look out for Gary’s instruction in Today’s Golfer magazine. Connect with Gary Twitter: @garynicol67, @archerfieldgolf, @tpegsgolf Links to Gary’s Work: http://www.tpegs.com/ Themes Discussed: The Power of Questioning, Intention and Purpose, Singular Point of Attention, Imagery, Empowerment, Mindset, Mindfulness

Today’s guest is Mark Immelman who has pioneered the incredibly popular ‘On the Mark’ podcast from the PGA Tour   Mark Immelman is a golf coach and author. He also covers live golf for the PGA TOUR on their live-streaming mobile app, PGA TOUR and stars in golf instruction videos for CBS Sports In addition to his broadcasting career, he's also the Director of Golf at Columbus State University and the author of Scandalously Simple: The Easy Way to Accurate Golf Shots. Mark is the older brother of 2008 Masters champion Trevor Immelman and son of former South African Sunshine Tour commissioner, Johan Immelman.   In our time together we talk about how the podcast came about and some of the very best guests he has had over the years. The effect Gary Player had on Mark’s career How Gary pioneered the concepts of looking after the body and how he has now been proven to be correct in so many ways.   How the mental and spiritual part of the game play such a role in becoming the best player you can possibly be. How the greats of the game like Player, Palmer, Hogan and Nicklaus all had the ability to understand THEMSELVES How they found out what they could and couldn’t do How they took ownership of their own learning process   How understanding the concepts of the game comes before everything   How a good coach should in effect make themselves redundant   Coaching on the PGA Tour   What does and doesn’t work   The mistakes some players make   How coaches can spend too much time with a player   What great players do under pressure to get the job done   What Tiger did when he was at his very best   The use and misuse of technology   Sam Snead and his simple way to change your golf swing   What you need to do with the golf club to produce better shots   Getting good at shot NUMBER THREE This is absolute GOLD A simple concept that if you embrace WILL make a huge difference   The best use of analysis data How you need to know where you are NOW before you aim to go somewhere else How to find the right coach for YOU as an individual   The vital role communication plays in the learning process   The PLAYER and CADDIE role on the PGA Tour Lessons from the greats   How GRATITUDE can be a vital skill to develop and the effect it will have not only on your game but your life itself The power of PERSPECTIVE   The concept of CONVERSION shots   A great session that I am sure you will find a tremendous benefit for you game Simple and effective To find out more about Mark go to ITunes and subscribe to the ‘On the Mark’ podcast www.Pgatour.com/onthemark   To find out about Karl Morris go to www.themindfactor.com   Buy the ‘Lost Art of Putting’ by Karl Morris and Gary Nicol at www.amazon.co.uk    

It would seem in the modern world that we are always being told what to do. We have so many ‘experts’ who tell us that we need to do it ‘this’ way and if you do it ‘that’ way then you are totally wrong. It can be advice on your diet, your fitness, you golf, your relationships. I am not saying that all advice is wrong Far from it Listening to the experiences of other people who have been through similar situations to yourself can be hugely beneficial IF You take that information and you personalise it I have just been fortunate to publish my new book with Gary Nicol called the ‘Lost Art of Putting’ and whilst this is a book about a specific part of the game of golf the message hopefully has a much wider meaning. Whatever discipline it is that you want to improve at you ultimately need to own it for yourself When you go out onto that pitch or to that meeting or in that sales situation you cannot just be following someone else’s prescribed formula. This is why it is so important for you to keep track on a daily basis of what you are working on and what is getting you the results. I have often said that ‘success leaves a trail behind’ Yet we very rarely look over our shoulder at what we have done to improve Human beings seem to have a strange wiring in their brain that stops them doing what is working and keep doing the things that aren’t working The self destruct button we can all be so good at pressing The message of todays podcast is to TAKE RESPONSIBILITY To take ownership of YOU And what YOU need to do It is not the longest show we have done but it may be one of the most important   For more details on Karl and his coaching programmes go to themindfactor.com   His new book ‘The Lost Art of Putting’ is now available at amazon.co.uk    

Is putting an art or is it a science? There can certainly be strong arguments on both sides of the divide. Yet I would suggest that for many the balance has tipped too far towards the science at the expense of the art of holing putts. It is with great pleasure today that I welcome back my good friend Gary Nicol. Gary was a very popular previous guest on the show with his refreshingly simple approach to peak performance. His views on the game resonated with many listeners. Today we turn our attention to rolling the ball on the green. Both Gary and myself have collaborated on a book that will be released shortly ..‘The Lost Art of Putting’ A book that will challenge many of your existing concepts about how to best become great on the greens In today’s show we set the scene for the launch of the book by going over some of the key concepts. Why have we LOST the ART of putting? In many ways we know wo much more about what we SHOULD be doing on the greens but we just don’t seem to be getting the ball into the hole. So many players talk about being tied up in knots and unable to pull the putter back. This is the result of a mind drowning in technical information. Have a listen to today’s show and set yourself free to really enjoy the art of putting again. We talk about Does the stroke create the putt or does the putt create the stroke? Which is more important LINE or PACE? What are you going to DO about it? How to ask quality questions on the green that will provide answers your body can act upon. How to read putts more efficiently The role of mechanics What shows up when your ATTENTION is in the right place It is a great show full of simple but practical advice that will make a difference. Gary Nicol can be contacted at www.tpegs.com and for details of our upcoming Putting Performance days He is resident coach at the wondrous Archerfield Links To contact Karl for details of his coaching programmes go to www.themindfactor.com    

Regardless of our profession, we must remain open and receptive to new learning as it’s this new learning that not only helps us excel within our chosen field, but also makes a genuine difference in the work that we do. In this episode, I interview, Gary Nicol, a golf coach who worked on the European tour coaching some of Europe’s finest professional golfers for 16 years. Great coaching has many parallels to great teaching. We dig deep into Gary’s fundamental teaching philosophy identifying specific principles that he has put into action in his personal and professional life that help him to constantly refine his craft and raise the performance of those around him. Gary shares a number of different strategies and approaches that he uses in order to better understand each golfer that he coaches. In better understanding them, he is able to differentiate his instruction in order to maximize the impact he has on helping them improve their games. There are many gems of insight that he shares that easily transfer over into the world of education. Whether you are a golfer or not, you are sure to learn some valuable takeaways in this episode that are applicable to the work that you do. About Gary Co-Founder and Coaching Director of Tour Pro Experience Golf Schools, Gary has been coaching golf since the late 1980's. Since then he has helped thousands of golfers around the world including over 30 European Tour Professionals and numerous Ryder Cup players, amassing 10 wins as a coach. He has coached at all the Majors and loves to share the knowledge and expertise gained from these experiences with visitors to TPEGS in his own inimitable style. Gary combines his personal experience with the latest, V1 video analysis, SAM Putt Lab and Trackman precision swing and ball flight analysis to help golfers unleash their true potential. Gary works closely with TrackMan co-hosting training seminars and workshops and is a certified TrackMan University Master as well as a Certified Mind Factor coach. Look out for Gary's instruction in Today's Golfer magazine. Connect with Gary Twitter: @garynicol67, @archerfieldgolf, @tpegsgolf Links to Gary’s Work: http://www.tpegs.com/ Themes Discussed: Self-Directed Learning, The Power of Questioning, The Importance of Listening, Intention and Purpose, Singular Point of Attention, Visualization, Data Informed Learning, Mindset