
Wicked Smart Golf 427: 23 Lessons to Play Better Without Swing Changes (Pt 2/2)
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Sep 11, 2025 Discover how to elevate your golf game without altering your swing. Learn the art of staying present using your senses and the benefits of a digital detox. Find out the importance of warming up and having a peak performance checklist. Talk through your shots confidently, embrace a structured pre-shot routine, and refine your short game rituals. Plus, a fresh perspective on nerves and leveraging luck can change your game dynamics. Dive into techniques that make your golf experience both enjoyable and effective.
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Build A Peak Performance Checklist
- Create a peak performance checklist of 5–10 things you do when you play your best.
- Review it regularly and before big rounds to reproduce the same mental state.
Be Intentional With Pre-Shot Routines
- Develop clear pre-shot routines and avoid lingering over the ball with doubt.
- Spend deliberate time analyzing and give your mind a single clear instruction before stepping up.
Add A Short-Game Specific Routine
- Create and practice a short-game routine for chips, pitches, and flops to improve proximity to the hole.
- Consistent routines increase likelihood of making fewer putts and saving strokes.

