Earn Your Edge: Decoding Excellence in Golf & Life

• Ryan Palmer | Ep/085

  Ryan Palmer is nearly a 20-year veteran of the PGA Tour who has won multiple times. He has seen and experienced it all.  At 44-years-old, Ryan is playing some of the best golf of his career. He shares his passion and drive to continue to get better.     Topics:Origin Story: Growing up and playing golf in Amarillo, TexasTeachers/Trainers: Dad taught him to be a man, others taught him to be a better playerSuccess a surprise? Learn to win Golf Goals: Get better each, every year because there’s always room for improvementTime, Physical, Mental Commitment: Keep going to keep body healthy and mind freshConsistency Secret: Love the game, lucky to play, practice with purpose, believe in selfWatch and Learn: Ryan’s still a student of the game and emulates via observational skillOne Rule: Every shot should have a beginning, and every shot should have an endingLinks and Resources:Ryan Palmerhttps://www.pgatour.com/players/player.23320.ryan-palmer.htmlSherwin Coxhttps://www.amarillo.com/golf/sports-columnist/sports/2017-12-23/golf-pro-sherwin-cox-stepping-down-after-37-years-rossTy Coxhttps://www.pgatour.com/players/player.26736.ty-cox.htmlRandy Smithhttp://www.golfsw.com/profiles/rsmith.htmSteve Strickerhttps://www.pgatour.com/players/player.06527.steve-stricker.htmlNeil Smithhttps://www.pgatour.com/players/player.22630.neil-smith.htmlJames Edmondsonhttps://www.thecaddienetwork.com/meet-the-caddie-james-edmondson/Q Schoolhttps://www.pgatour.com/champions/tournaments/q-school.htmlAltus Performance’s Primed to Perform Coursehttps://altusacademy.teachable.com/Altus Performancehttps://altusperformance.com/Altus Performance on Twitterhttps://twitter.com/teamaltusAltus Performance on Instagramhttps://instagram.com/altusperformanceAltus Performance on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Altus-Performance-110002632382928/PGA Tourhttps://www.pgatour.com/Korn Ferry Tourhttps://www.pgatour.com/korn-ferry-tour.htmlCharles Schwab Challengehttps://www.charlesschwabchallenge.com/Titleisthttps://www.titleist.com/Total Golf Trainer (Discount Code: Earn Your Edge)https://totalgolftrainer.com/

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• Carlos Ortiz | Ep/084

  A lifelong goal achieved for Carlos Ortiz when he got his first win on the PGA Tour earlier this season. He is the first Mexican-born player to win on the PGA Tour in more than 40 years. Currently, Carlos lives in Dallas and shares his story of growing up and learning to play golf in Mexico, climbing the competitive ladder and becoming one of the best young players on the PGA Tour.Topics:Lorena Ochoa: Example she set as a role model - practice and work hard Other Influences: Growing up with a competitive father and brother Fatherly Advice: Do it the right way, don’t quit, and don’t be afraid of anythingRecruitment Process: Why Brad Stracke wanted to coach Carlos at UNTSpecial Traits: International player able to consistently shoot low at young age Mental Trick: Truth behind setting low or no expectations to alleviate burden Lessons Learned: Would not change anything - losing PGA card was necessary Breakthrough Win: Missing cuts, make changes to score and regain confidenceLinks and Resources:Carlos Ortizhttps://www.pgatour.com/players/player.33667.carlos-ortiz.htmlLorena Ochoahttps://www.golfdigest.com/story/that-lorena-ochoa-retired-from-golf-at-age-28-and-as-world-no-1-is-still-shocking-10-years-laterAlvaro Ortizhttps://www.pgatour.com/players/player.39262.alvaro-ortiz.htmlJordan Spiethhttps://www.pgatour.com/players/player.34046.jordan-spieth.htmlBrad Strackehttps://meangreensports.com/sports/mens-golf/roster/coaches/brad-stracke/485Sebastián Muñozhttps://www.pgatour.com/players/player.48822.sebastian-munoz.htmlUniversity of North Texashttps://www.unt.edu/Altus Performance’s Primed to Perform Coursehttps://altusacademy.teachable.com/Altus Performancehttps://altusperformance.com/Altus Performance on Twitterhttps://twitter.com/teamaltusAltus Performance on Instagramhttps://instagram.com/altusperformanceAltus Performance on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Altus-Performance-110002632382928/PGA Tourhttps://www.pgatour.com/Masters Tournamenthttps://www.masters.com/Korn Ferry Tourhttps://www.pgatour.com/korn-ferry-tour.htmlTitleisthttps://www.titleist.com/Total Golf Trainer (Discount Code: Earn Your Edge)https://totalgolftrainer.com/

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• Laurie Canter | Ep/083

  Laurie Canter started playing golf at 13 years old and went on to win the South African Amateur Championship in 2010. He saved up for the trip by working at the nine-hole course across the road from his home in Bath, England. Since then, Laurie has finished in the top 20 in nine of his last 17 starts and is not only known for his great form but for being a great guy. Laurie shares keys to his recent rise up the world golf ranks. What’s his formula for success?Topics:Reflection Process: Stay grounded and size up the competitionBermuda Grass: Putt and chip differences between green types on golf course slopesFormula: Variety of shots you need to feel comfortable with hittingLockdown: Opportunity to reflect and think about how to improve and play better golfDeclutter Mindset: Take time and ownership of technical perspectiveRaising the Floor: Deal with things that affect game to build confidence, be comfortable  Q-School Prodigy’s Strategy: Seclusion, not pressure to qualify and keep tour cardMental Errors: Use shot stats to tell a story and seek help with technical performanceAccountability: Take and use feedback correctly from those around you to improve  Links and Resources:Laurie Canterhttps://www.europeantour.com/players/laurie-canter-37624/European Tourhttps://www.europeantour.comRace to Dubaihttps://www.europeantour.com/european-tour/rankings/race-to-dubai/WGChttps://www.worldgolfchampionships.com/Alan Thompsonhttps://www.golfindubai.com/the-journal/how-laurie-canter-went-from-challenge-tour-to-dpwtc-challenger-in-ten-monthsAltus Performance’s Primed to Perform Coursehttps://altusacademy.teachable.com/Altus Performancehttps://altusperformance.com/Altus Performance on Twitterhttps://twitter.com/teamaltusAltus Performance on Instagramhttps://instagram.com/altusperformanceAltus Performance on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Altus-Performance-110002632382928/Titleisthttps://www.titleist.com/Total Golf Trainer (Discount Code: Earn Your Edge)https://totalgolftrainer.com/

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• Me & My Golf | Ep/082

  When you want to become a better golfer and human being, who and where do you turn to for online instruction? Andy Proudman and Piers Ward of Me and My Golf. The two expert coaches target and support everyone from high handicappers to players at the top of the game. Andy and Piers share how stats, coaching sessions, habits, traits, and consistent patience and practice lead to success. Topics:Late to the Party: Take time to celebrate victories and appreciate accomplishmentsInflection Point: Lockdown was Aaron Rai’s key to learn and opportunity to improveSuperpower Strategy: Build on strengths to overcome inadequacy in short gameAction Steps: Mixture of proximity awareness, being sensible/smart, not too aggressiveDaily Schedule: Balance coaching duties, personal excellence, continued developmentMe and My Golf Content: Media company’s division of labor and collaboration w/ clientsGet to the Point: On social channels, understand platform and view analytics/metricsCoaching Plans: Takes weeks/months and team of people from conception to going live Links and Resources:Me and My Golfhttps://meandmygolf.com/Me and My Golf Coaching Planshttps://meandmygolf.com/product-category/coaching-plans/Me and My Golf on YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/user/meandmygolfAndy Proudman on Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/andyproudman/Piers Ward on Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/piers_ward/Aaron Raihttps://www.europeantour.com/players/aaron-rai-39583/Daniel Bergerhttps://www.pgatour.com/players/player.40026.daniel-berger.htmlRory McIlroyhttp://www.rorymcilroy.com/Hal Suttonhttps://www.pgatour.com/players/player.02170.hal-sutton.htmlAltus Performance’s Primed to Perform Coursehttps://altusacademy.teachable.com/Altus Performancehttps://altusperformance.com/Altus Performance on Twitterhttps://twitter.com/teamaltusAltus Performance on Instagramhttps://instagram.com/altusperformanceAltus Performance on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Altus-Performance-110002632382928/Titleisthttps://www.titleist.com/Total Golf Trainer (Discount Code: Earn Your Edge)https://totalgolftrainer.com/

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• Dr. Anthony Lyssy | Ep/081

  Dr. Anthony Lyssy is on the cutting edge of health and wellness. He identifies new ways to improve performance and create better awareness of functional wellness, which play a role in earning an edge in golf and in life. Take care of your body and mind by following his four Pillars of Wellness: Nutrition, movement, regeneration, and stress. Topics:Golf: Requires fundamental coordination of mind, body, spirit on consistent basisHealthcare Landscape: Focus on wellness, not treating ills with pillsAll-in Wellness: Pair physician’s with patient’s goals to get to where they want to be Nutrition: What you put into your body can create negative acute and chronic effectsMovement: Physically train your body to create ‘good’ not ‘bad’ stress Regeneration: Sleep and other options to recover and create adaptive responseStress: Manage how your body reacts and adapts to eustress and distress Tools and Actions: Identify triggers and create balance in a controlled way Links and Resources: Dr. Anthony Lyssyhttps://www.drlyssy.com/Hole-in-One Nutrition by Robert Yanghttps://robertyang.net/elements/pages/hole-in-one-nutrition/Ketogenic Diet–Blog of Author Tim Ferrisshttps://tim.blog/tag/ketogenic-diet/NovoTHORhttps://www.novothor.com/Glymphatic Systemhttps://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25947369/27 Foods That Can Give You More Energyhttps://www.healthline.com/nutrition/energy-boosting-foodsBlue Light Spectrumhttps://www.health.harvard.edu/staying-healthy/blue-light-has-a-dark-sidef.lux Apphttps://justgetflux.com/Think Like a Monk by Jay Shettyhttps://thinklikeamonkbook.com/Headspacehttps://www.headspace.com/Calmhttps://www.calm.com/Simple Habithttps://www.simplehabit.com/Ryan Holidayhttps://ryanholiday.net/Zen Golf by Joseph Parenthttps://www.zengolf.com/Wim Hofhttps://www.wimhofmethod.com/Pure Encapsulationshttps://www.pureencapsulations.com/Thornehttps://www.thorne.com/HeartMath’s - Heart Rate Variabilityhttps://www.heartmath.com/Neuropeak Prohttps://www.neuropeakpro.com/Optimal Health Systems (Opti-Brain)https://www.optimalhealthsystems.com/opti-brainAltus Performance’s Primed to Perform Coursehttps://altusacademy.teachable.com/Altus Performancehttps://altusperformance.com/Altus Performance on Twitterhttps://twitter.com/teamaltusAltus Performance on Instagramhttps://instagram.com/altusperformanceAltus Performance on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Altus-Performance-110002632382928/Titleisthttps://www.titleist.com/Total Golf Trainer (Discount Code: Earn Your Edge)https://totalgolftrainer.com/

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