What is the essence of COMPETITIVE PRACTICE? – Brent Dale #358

2025-05-16

Today on the show we are joined with one of the top PGA coaches in Australia and a good friend of the show Brent Dale Brent is a deep thinker about the game who has his own fantastic podcast called ‘Your Golf Performance’ with a host of wonderful guests We dive deep into setting up competitive environments to give players the very best chance of making progress with their game. How a competitive environment in practice can foster a real desire to make the best of your game. The 70ft Drill to determine your putting capabilities Proximity dri...

Today on the show we are joined with one of the top PGA coaches in Australia and a good friend of the show Brent Dale

Brent is a deep thinker about the game who has his own fantastic podcast called ‘Your Golf Performance’ with a host of wonderful guests

We dive deep into setting up competitive environments to give players the very best chance of making progress with their game.

How a competitive environment in practice can foster a real desire to make the best of your game.

The 70ft Drill to determine your putting capabilities
Proximity drills
Par 18 and why it is so important
22 or BUST
Creating the EMOTIONS of actual competitive golf
Finding a way to score when you are less than your best
Developing the SKILLS of acceptance
What is TRUE acceptance?
Dealing with the inevitable rollercoaster of not just GOLF but LIFE itself
The problems with ‘instant gratification’ on social media
Having a group of individuals you can grow and learn from
What are the ‘non negotiables’ in golf?
The importance of delivery on the downswing
A natural throwing motion
Being prepared to find the ‘one thing’ that makes a difference to your playing or coaching.