Gary Christian: Playing With Tiger, PGA Tour Life, & Countless Lessons for Amateurs (Flashback Friday)

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Feb 13, 2026

Gary Christian, former PGA Tour player, broadcaster, and coach who earned his Tour card at 40 and wrote Beat the Course Not Yourself. He shares late-blooming perseverance, mental training and visualization techniques, life on tour including playing with Tiger at Bethpage Black, course management tips, and practical practice focus for amateurs.

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ADVICE

Visualize Success And Recovery

Use autogenics, deep muscle relaxation, and vivid visualization to simulate high-pressure shots.
Rehearse both ideal and poor scenarios so you can recover and stay in the round.

ANECDOTE

Beach Visualizations Before Final Round

After a poor mid-tournament round, Gary put his clubs away and spent two hours visualizing his best shots on the beach.
He slept well and played strong the next day, helping him advance to the Korn Ferry final stage.

ANECDOTE

Played Nine-Hole Playoff After Visualization

Gary won a Korn Ferry event after visualizing a four-foot winning putt the night before and then prevailing in a nine-hole playoff.
He used routine and relaxation to handle sudden-death pressure.

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Today's guest is Gary Christian, a former PGA Tour player, broadcaster, and one of the most insightful minds in golf. Gary's journey is anything but traditional—born in England, he played college golf at Auburn before grinding his way through the mini-tours and finally earning his PGA Tour card at the age of 40.

We dive into his late-blooming career, the mindset needed to chase a dream for decades, and what it was like competing against the best players in the world. He shares stories from his time on Tour, insights into course management, and lessons that every golfer—whether you're a weekend warrior or aspiring pro—can apply to your game.

In this episode you will learn:

Life on the PGA Tour.
How he got started in the game.
Getting his PGA Tour card at 40 years old.
Mindset tricks that helped him breakthrough.
Proven ways to play better golf without swing changes.
The importance of perseverance in pursuing your goals.
What it was like playing with Tiger Woods at Bethpage Black.

And a lot more.

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