Has golf coaching failed you all: why are we not practicing this?

[@MarkCrossfield]

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[@dmkfactor1721]

Thank you for this series Mark. I’ve been working with a coach here in the us, and with these video’s of yours have helped me play sub 80 in back-to-back rounds now. The stats and thinking that you’ve add to my game are MUCH appreciated!

[@Mboogie69]

As a player that breaks 80 about 50% of the time, I find my biggest mental hurdle is getting off to a good start because my tolerances are so tight to hit the target of breaking 80 that it’s deflating to get off slow because it’s a lot harder to get shots back when birdies are not that common. The benefit of being a lower hcp player though is I know I’m capable of hitting good shots and have memory of them vs when I was a higher hcp and feeling uneasy over shots all the time and hoping for a good result. So mental game/goals change throughout progress

[@lakedog3616]

Absolutely. I really need to work on my mental game because of this . The margin for error is so thin , if I double bogey one of the first few holes I have a tendency to get a “well this round is screwed” attitude and it takes a lot of my enjoyment out of the day . Maybe I should see a “ golf therapist “ ,😂.

[@Mboogie69]

@@lakedog3616 I hear you. Lol. Although, I have got a lot better at not letting a bad score/round ruin my day on the course. Ultimately, I’m the only person that cares about my score, but they care about my company.

[@TramSpotter649]

It seems your first mistake (mental hurdle) is thinking your "tolerances are so tight". It is actually a negative thought. Even very good rounds include poor decisions and poor execution of shots - so the tolerances are not really that tight - after all, you are allowed to get up and down from time to time, and sometimes even sink a long putt. It is better to think that today is a new adventure and let's see what I can do with this shot; this hole; into this wind; in this weather etc.

[@Rudeadam18]

Is it just me or is Mark pumping out videos left and right? Dude works hard, these aren’t simple to make

[@jarhead767]

Mark, your communication is magic man. Thank you for helping us all out all of these years. I still enjoy watching you and coach playing and the banter that comes with it. Keep up the great work!

[@sjgraci]

One of my best rounds and lowest scores, 2 over, started off with a double bogey. You have to stay in it, one shot at a time, and keep pushing.

[@supreethm92]

I think watching your videos over the years and learning to manage expectations has helped improve my mental approach too. My last round I 3 putted 4 of the first 6 holes because I showed up right before tee time and didn’t practice putting and they were all 40+ ft first putts. Let my frustration out and reminded myself that was a result of my tardiness and statistical variance and proceeded to shoot my season best score by 2 shots still!

[@elijahshelar7496]

This video is exactly what I needed to hear. I have a very hard time controlling my emotions on the course. I'm definitely going to give these tips their due diligence. Thank you, Mark!

[@shaunfay8554]

Great series on breaking 80 Mark. It’s perfectly pitched (for me) as I am regularly shooting low 80’s but only very occasional high 70’s. Desperate to get to the point this statistic reverses. I have to say the mental side is my weakness and all the points you make resonate. A lot of your recent work has been the best you’ve ever done and I, for one, really appreciate your hard work.

[@SolomonLi]

Mark, keep these coming… Just love the digestible bits which we can come back to!

[@Pezzalla]

This aspect of the game is my biggest hurdle. Thankyou.

[@Sve74]

Hope to see those legendary matches Lockey vs Crossfield again.

[@jamiesloan7259]

Remember…. Your golf score doesn’t define you, as a person. The way you carry yourself DOES. Don’t take it so serious. Golf is hard. Learn to laugh off a bad shot, and just enjoy the day with your friends. I’m near scratch, and I had several rounds in the low 80’s this winter. I realized that bad weather, bad lies, horrible greens, and too much clothing makes it very difficult to score. Now that all of those variables are starting to get better, I still realize that I’m gonna hit some bad shots, and even have some bad rounds. After years of playing this game, I’m ok with that.

[@matthewwilliams4881]

Great advice Mark

[@imulio]

Great advice, though it is easier to put into practice when you're on holiday in Spain playing your buddy and you know you're already a good player.

[@MrPunterd]

I played a medal today and lost my head on the 3rd as I left yet another wedge shot 10 yards short of the green. Threw my toys all over the place and lost interest in the round after making a double. Shot an 88 off 7hc. Ridiculous now I think of it but in the moment I feel so much pressure not to mess up. 🤦‍♂️

[@samuraichicken9248]

This aspect of the game has been huge for me. I've never been a good golfer. Never taken a lesson, and for years have made the same mistakes over and over. Struggled with consistency. Despite that, my expectations were through the ROOF for insane reasons. I used to be a real rager, getting so angry at myself and cursing my existence. Looking back on that, I am embarrassed for myself and for whoever witnessed my behavior. No more. I have made the conscious decision to enjoy the game no matter what happens. My actual score may or may not have improved despite this effort, but I'm actually enjoying myself more and remembering the good shots more than the bad. It's a VERY important part of the game and I agree with you that it is not discussed enough.

[@guyr7351]

One of the things in golf is there is only one person to blame and it’s yourself. I try to take the rough with the smooth, plenty of times a poor strike actually turns out ok, I try to remember that if I then get shift bounce. I’d like to think I never play / behave in a way that it soils another players game or their enjoyment.

[@samuraichicken9248]

@@guyr7351 It's also key to remember that you cannot control the outcome, only the process. You could hit the drive of your life, only to hit a tiny bare spot on the fareway and bounce into woods. Can't be too upset if that happens! 😂

[@guyr7351]

@@samuraichicken9248 exactly, I once creamed a 5 wood on a round I was struggling with it went about 80 yards before hitting the trunk of a tree and coming straight back and landing 19 yards behind me 😂😂😂

[@Dreyno]

@@guyr7351Ah! The old bark assisted reverse-aroo. A classic.

[@ohiomoto]

Coach Lockey (probably) making par from the deck (literally) makes the video!! 👍

[@Chilliconcarnage]

I would also add a shot from 100 yards that you cant see land. it might look good in the air and on line but don't expect it to be witihn 6 feet when you get to the green. It might be 25 feet away or in the rough. Try not to get too disheartened and lower expectations.

[@seegarsmkr]

Mark, should we include a hat spin as part of our pre shot routine?!! LMAO!! Love your channel. Question for you coming from a mental midget...how do we not allow slow play to affect your game. I find that if I am waiting on nearly every shot and especially a prolonged time throws off my tempo...but it may just be between my ears. I find that slow play is the MOST consistent of my mental detractors.

[@milliewray]

Is that a Rickenbaker 360 and a Fender Jaguar behind you Mark? Very nice taste my man

[@jonathanstevens2937]

dat white Gretch doe....

[@DanB-]

Whats the max handicap that you think should be shooting in the 70s every time out of curiosity?

[@gtsimmo1]

Seeing as PGA tour pros will still shoot in the 80s and miss a cut such a handicap doesn't exists. We can all have bad days or just have brutally horrible conditions. However, to consistently score in the 70s I'd say 3 at most. Remember that handicaps are calculated from the best 8 of the last 20 rounds. I'm at 6 so my better rounds are in the mid 70s and bad rounds are mid to high 80s. My true average of the last 20 rounds is actually spot on 80, so at a 6.handicap I'm actually shooting in the 70s less than half the time (average is skewed because of the worst rounds0.

[@seancook2264]

Totally do this. Have played a par front 9, looked at the 23 Stableford points on my card and promptly tripled the 10th. Did something similar the other day. Cruising after 6 holes. Just writing down numbers, playing partner says hey your playing great only one over. Promptly became aware of the potential and doubled the next hole! 😂

[@kw12784]

That's...not what this video is saying at all😬😂

[@seancook2264]

@@kw12784 in parts of it does. He’s taking about self awareness…..

[@dmkfactor1721]

Played level par front 9 yesterday, pared the 10th, and finished 4 over 76! Ended up with a run of bogey, double, bogey 12-14, and pared out! Missed a BUNCH of birdie putts throughout the round. Oh and my double I lost my tee shot so had to take a drop then chucked a wedge.

[@ericleiser33]

Sometimes starting out playing garbage helps out because you think the round doesn't matter and it takes the stress off. I went bogey-double-bogey in my HS league championship and completely stopped giving a $hit. I finished 6 over and in 2nd place.

[@timtuinier7839]

Honestly I just brought a second hand rogue st max ls and my last two rounds of golf I have won my comp and came top 10. Something in my head just looking at this driver feels like I am not missing left (lefty golfer) I know if I keep my ball in play I can score

[@lukejackson1933]

Bobby Jones said it best, "Golf is a game best played one shot at a time".

[@stuartmcinnes2903]

This has a huge impact on scoring but in my opinion there is more emphasis in amateur golf to get round as quick as possible rather than in the least amount of shots. In those situations it’s so important not to be influenced by others to hurry up if you’re trying to gather your own thoughts. It may be there needs to be a split in the draw of serious golfers playing after the social ones in competition. 🤷‍♂️

[@markmaioli4]

Or could it be that the golfer who feels rushed is the one that is not ready to play when it's their turn and are the reason the others in the group are hurrying to catch up with the group in front of them ...🤔

[@stuartmcinnes2903]

@@markmaioli4 Only relevant if the group has lost ground already with no reason. Taking time to reset when you’ve had a wobble shouldn’t take much longer than most other tee shots. It’s one thing being ready, completely another if you’re trying to get over dropping 3 or 4 on 1 hole and still trying to score your best for the rest of the round.

[@neiltaylor1765]

Im the exact opposite mentally, im far better reacting, letting it go after a bad shot then drart afresh on the next shot, if i hold in mh emotions it definitely costs me more

[@CharlesFromage]

Pretty simple analysis. Good shots with hat flipped backwards. Bad shots with hat in normal position. Hat is controlling your mental state 😂.

[@MarkCrossfield]

Haha

[@frankcrossfield6734]

My thoughts have always been I cannot turn the clock back after a bad shot. Therefore concentration is now on the next shot, forget what's gone before. Take your medicine and don't compound what is ONE bad shot, by turning into TWO or more bad shots. Just play the next holes as you would within your parameter, dont try and chase the lost shot. Also!!! If its a course I'll play again....Then I know I should be able to play it next time in at least one shot less........Someone please tell Tyrell Hatton 😂

[@thewatchman6074]

I find my mental game is exceeding strong until I take my first shot.

[@guyr7351]

My biggest fault is not taking my medicine when I’m offline,sometimes I’ll see a gap and try to go for it rather than the more obvious and easy route out. Often with another poor result. It’s the same as persevering with the driver when not hitting it well instead of going 3W or 3H

[@seanduring1546]

My take away from the video is hitting it off the golf school is the best way to play the hole well 🤷‍♂️

[@MarkCrossfield]

Haha 😂

[@joebouscaren1]

Normally love your stuff and the Hack it out podcast. Would have listened longer here if you had slowed down! Also 1.2 strokes or so difference not so large.

[@MarkCrossfield]

1.2 is huge, also remember this is one of 11 chances to gain in this series alone.

[@theCycleReport]

Laughing my ass off showing coach on the pro shop porch as you talk about higher handicappers haha

[@colinwhite2724]

Emphasising the pre shot routine encourages people who aren’t as good as they think they are to play more slowly.

[@MarkCrossfield]

A pre shot doesn’t have to slow you down? Make the shots count then walk faster and move around your partners faster. People are allowed to play.

[@colinwhite2724]

@@MarkCrossfield Yes, Mark, of course you are quite correct. That should be the case. A good, enjoyable game has a rhythm to it. Too often people are deliberate rather than businesslike over their shot . Maybe I’m less tolerant than most but there are definitely some people I prefer to play with than others. However, I’m sure you take my point. Best regards. Keep up the great work. IMVHO you are doing better than ever.. Loving your stuff.

[@santiagodeponce9390]

Bob Jonesy always said the game was those six inches between your ears

[@flipside1974]

Yoda is intentionally on display when you are talking mental game. Like this, I do..