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May 2023
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Dr. Bob Winters with 7 Keys to Playing G...

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About this episode

Dr. Robert K. Winters is an internationally renowned Sports Psychologist, Author, and Professional Speaker. He holds Bachelor (B.S) and Master’s (M.A.) degrees from Ball State University and earned his Ph.D. doctorate in Sport Psychology from the University of Virginia. Dr. Winters has spent the past 35 years investigating how one’s thoughts and attitudes affect one’s ability to perform to their optimal talent level. He has helped all types of athletes get into the winner’s circle and he joins #OntheMark to help you play great golf.

Dr. Bob delves into "Possibility Thinking and Purposeful Doing" as elaborates on the following keys to consistently great play:

1. I play my game

2. Beat the course

3. Make clear purposeful plans on every shot

4. The 80% Rule (Only hit the shot you can)

5. Get to a green light

6. Play one at a time

7. Accept the shot

Bob shares other tips and exercises that can help in achieving each of these 7 nuggets - tips he believes are the most important insights he has taught throughout his career.

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