The Par Train - Helping Frustrated Golfers #EnjoyTheRide #427: Replay Rate - How to Make Every Putt with Dr. Joe Parent of Zen Golf
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Oct 19, 2025 Dr. Joe Parent, a golf psychologist and author of Zen Golf, shares his expertise to help golfers make every putt. He discusses redefining what it means to 'make' a putt, focusing on getting the ball started correctly. Using a relay race metaphor, he emphasizes trusting the ball after release. Dr. Parent introduces calming techniques for pre-putt nerves and stresses the importance of process over outcome. He also tackles managing fears around short putts and highlights consistent practice fundamentals for better performance.
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20-Minute Fix For A Pro
- Dr. Joe turned a pro into a near-perfect short-game performer with a 20-minute session.
- The pro played six rounds at Q-school without a bogey on par fours or a three-putt inside six feet.
Breathe Down And Commit To Process
- When anxious, drop your energy, breathe into your core, and quiet the waves of thought.
- State your process, commit to it, then execute and observe what happens.
Set The Putter And Send
- Set the putter on the chosen path and hit where the putter points; then stop thinking about the line.
- After setting it, focus solely on pace and the feel required to send the ball.
