Golf Is Hard! But It Doesn't Have To Be If You Know What To Fix...with Erik Schjolberg

golf SMARTER

Josh Karp

Golf, Sports, Society & Culture

4.3 • 577 Ratings

🗓️ 11 June 2024

⏱️ 52 minutes

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951 Erik Schjolberg shares insights on golf teaching methods, common mistakes, and the mental approach to the game. He emphasizes the importance of external focus, low point issues, and the distinction between practice and play. The conversation also delves into the nuances of golf, the importance of striking the ball well, and the impact of expectations and warm-up sessions on performance. Takeaways The importance of external focus in golf and the impact it has on performance. Understanding low point issues and the significance of addressing them for better ball striking. The distinction between practice and play in golf and the mental approach required for each. The impact of misperceptions and the need for a clear understanding of consistency in golf. The significance of getting fitted for clubs and the impact it can have on performance. Equipment issues can impact a golfer's performance and experience on the course. Getting better at golf involves more than just looking at the scorecard; it's about improving the quality of ball striking and making gradual changes. Mindset plays a crucial role in golf performance, and focusing on the process rather than the outcome is essential. The teachings of Tony Manzoni emphasize the importance of striking the ball well and the impact of balance and weight distribution in the golf swing. ***Summary and Takeaway were AI generated from riverside.fm, our recording platform. You're invited to our next Golf Smarter Adventure! We’re going to Portugal September 5-13, 2024! This is a couples trip, so non-golfers are also invited to join Fred and his wife (non-golfer) for 9 days that includes 3 rounds of golf (more if you'd like), exceptional sightseeing, and fun activities. Learn more and register at tmigolf.com/golfsmarter. Two ways to become a Golf Smarter Ambassador and receive a choice of one of these great prizes including: • A private link to Tony Manzoni’s video “The Lost Fundamental”. • *A pack of 8 Flightpath Golf Tees. A Tee Above All. Learn more at https://flightpathgolf.com. • *A Glove + Glove Compartment from RedRoosterGolf.com where you can now choose from a large variety of styles of gloves in 34 sizes! Request to introduce an episode to GolfSmarterPodcast@gmail.com. Follow @golfsmarter on Instagram, X, Facebook, TikTok, YouTube for daily highlights and helpful insights from our interviews on the podcast. We also post articles and video shorts on LinkedIn @FredGreene (from Novato, CA). This week’s episode is sponsored by PutterCup! Go to puttercupgolf.com and use code GOLFSMARTER to get 20% off your order. And combined with the discount you get with the Pressure Putt Combo, you’ll really save! Go to puttercupgolf.com and use code GOLFSMARTER to get 20% off.This week’s episode is sponsored by Indeed. Please visit indeed.com/GOLFSMARTER and get a $75 SPONSORED JOB CREDIT. Terms and conditions apply.This week’s episode is also brought to you by Modern Mammals. Go to modernmammals.com and use code GOLFSMARTER... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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0:00.0	Hey Fred, this is David from New Brunswick, Canada, and my favorite course is Mack to Klaq Provincial Park, and this is episode 9.51.
0:11.4	I feel like I taught so much like him and didn't know he exists, but Tony talks about what matters, and what really matters he boils it down to is how do you strike this ball well everything is built around hitting the ball first and having a good strike point his
0:25.3	whole process of building up of being more over the ball a little more centered over it instead
0:30.4	of feeling this big shift off of it and then big shift back let's separate the difference between
0:34.9	mass and pressure movements the pros are moving more pressure not a lot of mass and the amateurs move the difference between mass and pressure movements. The pros are moving more
0:37.6	pressure, not a lot of mass, and the amateurs move a lot of mass and not much pressure. So they're
0:43.0	moving their mass way over their right foot, then trying to get it back or left. They never get it
0:47.0	back front. So most golfers are going to be way better off by figuring out how do I rotate much
0:52.5	more right over the ball, and I'm going to figure out how to hit rotate much more right over the ball,
0:57.7	and I'm going to figure out how to hit in front of this ball and strike the ball much better.
0:59.0	Everything Tony did was based on that.
1:08.6	Golf is hard, but it doesn't have to be if you know what you're looking to improve.
1:13.8	With Eric Schollberg.
1:15.4	This is Golf Smarter.
1:18.0	Sharing stories, tips, and insights from great golf minds to help you lower your score and raise your golf IQ.
1:26.0	Here's your host, Fred Green.
1:29.8	Welcome back to the Golf Smarter Podcast, Eric.
1:32.6	Brett, thank you for having me on.
1:33.9	It's a pleasure to be back in an honor once again.
1:37.1	Oh, dude, you know, you are my go-to guy.
1:39.4	It's like, oh, I need, I haven't talked to Eric in four months.
1:43.3	It's time to get him back on the show. We've got to
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