Andy Gorman is ThePASS (The Putting And Shortgame Specialist). And this episode is truly all about putting.

If you wonder why you don't putt better, whether you have the right putter for you, why you don't putt well under pressure, why you under-read so many putts, and then exactly how to address all of these things... then you're going to love this episode.

Andy is both extremely knowledgable about the ins and outs of every detail of the putting stroke, but he's also able to consolidate that info into very simple practices, fundamentals, and feelings that will instantly help you putt better. I've already been trying some of the things he told me about and I feel much more comfortable and confident over putts. Pretty cool stuff.

Here's a sample of the many topics we cover on this episode:

• How life pressure is tied to golf pressure
• The dangers of comparison to other players or the leaderboard
• The one fundamental key to improving putting
• What to think standing over a putt
• Should you change your putting technique?
• Is it better to be correct or consistent?
• Why was (is? 👀) Tiger so good at putting?
• How to stop under-reading greens
• The biomechanics of the putting stroke
• The 10-10 Drill to calibrate green speed and stroke length
• The psychology of putting pressure
• Putting yips

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Andy Gorman’s stuff:

Email: golf@andygorman.com

WhatsApp: +447966235706

YouTube: Andy Gorman ThePASS

Website: Andy Gorman Golf

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Mentioned in the episode:

🎯 Shot Pattern - The Golf GPS App Designed to Help You Play Smarter Golf - Start a free trial and get 20% off by using the discount code 'MENTALGOLFSHOW' or click this link to go straight there.

⛳️ PutterCup: Get 15% off your PutterCup order by going to puttercupgolf.com/mentalgolfshow and signing up for the PutterCup newsletter.

📊 FREE Mental Game Assessment: joshnicholsgolf.com/assessment - identify your mental strengths and areas for mental game improvement.

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Josh's stuff:

📧 The Mental Re-Grip Newsletter: Sign up for weekly mental game tips atjoshnicholsgolf.com/newsletter.

🎓 The Perfect Pre-Shot Routine digital course - Dial in your pre-shot routine, play your best golf.

👨🏻‍🏫 Josh Nichols Golf (1-on-1 Mental Coaching): Email josh@joshnicholsgolf.com or visit joshnicholsgolf.com to work with Josh on your mental game.

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Podcast partners:

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Cameron Strachan was not a name I had heard before this. But when he reached out to me expressing interest in being on the show and shared his book UNF*CK YOUR GOLF BRAIN with me, I gave it a read and I was immediately hooked. I read over half of it in about 30 minutes. It's unlike any golf book I've ever read before. The best way I can describe it is a wakeup call to the golfer who is obsessed with mechanics and swinging "correctly" and looking good on camera. And despite what I've learned over the years I would put myself in that class of golfers. It's a refreshing read, and I encourage you to pick it up.

This conversation with Cameron was equally refreshing. It's crazy to think that someone saying "just be yourself, let it rip, and go play" is controversial, yet it is. And it kind of broke my brain at times. I think you'll like this one.

Here are some of the topics we cover:

• Balancing Golf and Family Life
• Freedom in Golf: Letting Go of Control
• Instruction vs. Coaching: What Actually Helps?
• Trusting Your Swing
• Mastery vs. Expertise in Golf
• Why Simplicity Wins in Golf
• Performance, Psychology, and Enjoyment
• What Makes Golf Legends’ Swings Unique
• Golf as a Journey of Self-Discovery
• Playing Freely: An Art Form
• Letting Go Is Harder Than You Think
• Giving Yourself Permission to Play Your Game
• Learning Without Losing the Joy
• The “Lazy and Stupid” Approach to Golf
• From Expert to Mastery: The Real Shift
• Trust and Self-Acceptance on the Course
• The Radical Idea of Playing Freely
• Simplifying Your Game, Elevating Your Results

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Mentioned in the episode:

🏋️‍♂️ FREE Nerd Fitness Golf Workout - Get the Free MVP Golf Workout from Nerd Fitness here!

🎓 The Perfect Pre-Shot Routine digital course - Dial in your pre-shot routine, play your best golf.

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Josh's stuff:

📊 FREE Mental Game Assessment: joshnicholsgolf.com/assessment - identify your mental strengths and areas for mental game improvement.

📧 The Mental Re-Grip Newsletter: Sign up for weekly mental game tips atjoshnicholsgolf.com/newsletter.

👨🏻‍🏫 Josh Nichols Golf (1-on-1 Mental Coaching): Email josh@joshnicholsgolf.com or visit joshnicholsgolf.com to work with Josh on your mental game.

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Podcast partners:

🎯 Shot Pattern - The Golf GPS App Designed to Help You Play Smarter Golf - Start a free trial and get 20% off by using the discount code 'MENTALGOLFSHOW' or click this link to go straight there.

🏌️‍♂️ Divot Board: Get 10% off at divotboard.com/mentalgolfshow using code 'MentalGolf10'.

⛳️ PutterCup: Get 15% off your PutterCup order by going to puttercupgolf.com/mentalgolfshow and signing up for the PutterCup newsletter.

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I had the pleasure of hosting Alex Fortey on the podcast. Alex is a content creator with over 300,000 subscribers on YouTube (The Art of Simple Golf). He's a pro golfer with some very strong opinions on the golf industry and golf instruction, and has some very honest takes on how to make golf simpler.

Some of the topics we cover:

• The Complexity of Golf Instruction
• Understanding the Disconnect in Golf Performance
• The Importance of Setup in Golf
• Simplifying Golf: The Art of Simple Golf
• The Psychological Aspects of Golf
• Overcoming Fear and Embracing Authenticity
• The Journey of Improvement in Golf
• The Pursuit of Perfection in Golf
• The Role of Expectations in Performance
• Finding Joy in the Game of Golf
• The Impact of External Perceptions
• The Power of a Simple Checklist
• Reducing Variables for Better Performance
• The Balance of Enjoyment and Competition
• Future Goals and the Fear of Failure

Alex Fortey's YouTube channel: The Art of Simple Golf

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Mentioned in the episode:

⛳️ PutterCup: Get 15% off your PutterCup order by going to puttercupgolf.com/mentalgolfshow and signing up for the PutterCup newsletter.

🎯 Shot Pattern - The Golf GPS App Designed to Help You Play Smarter Golf - Start a free trial and get 20% off by using the discount code 'MENTALGOLFSHOW' or click this link to go straight there

🎓 The Perfect Pre-Shot Routine digital course - Dial in your pre-shot routine, play your best golf.

📊 FREE Mental Game Assessment: joshnicholsgolf.com/assessment - identify your mental strengths and areas for mental game improvement.

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📧 The Mental Re-Grip Newsletter: Sign up for weekly mental game tips at joshnicholsgolf.com/newsletter.

👨🏻‍🏫 Josh Nichols Golf (1-on-1 Mental Coaching): Email josh@joshnicholsgolf.com or visit joshnicholsgolf.com for sessions.

🏌️‍♂️ Divot Board: Get 10% off at divotboard.com/mentalgolfshow using code 'MentalGolf10'.

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