The Myth and Misconceptions of ‘Keep Your Head Down’

golf SMARTER

Josh Karp

Sports, Golf

4.3 • 577 Ratings

🗓️ 20 February 2024

⏱️ 50 minutes

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Summary

935: John Marshall is a Long Drive competitor…in his 70s!!! He shares his journey in long drive competition and his transition to teaching golf. He discusses the importance of consistency and making sound decisions in golf. John also emphasizes the significance of effective practice techniques and the benefits of stack and tilt for the right golfer. He provides insights into injury prevention and the misconceptions about keeping the head down in the golf swing. The conversation covers various topics related to golf, including curving the golf ball, hitting a draw, controlling the club face, the difficulty of replicating pro shots, the difference between amateur and pro golfers, advantages of pro golfers, going on strike from watching golf, the story of Nick Dunlap, and teaching golf online. Takeaways Consistency is key in golf, and it is important to set realistic expectations and enjoy the game. Effective practice requires a solid plan and focus on specific areas of improvement. Stack and tilt can be beneficial for certain golfers, but it is not a one-size-fits-all approach. Understanding the bottom of the swing and maintaining a square clubface can lead to better ball striking. Listening to different perspectives in golf instruction can provide valuable insights and help golfers find what works best for them. Curving the golf ball requires skill and control of the club face. Hitting a draw can be achieved by adjusting the grip and club face rotation. Controlling the club face is crucial in golf. Pro golfers have a significant advantage in terms of skill and equipment. The difference between amateur and pro golfers is substantial. Watching golf can be a source of inspiration and admiration. Teaching golf online is a potential avenue for instructors. * Summary and Takeaways were AI generated from Riverside.fm, our recording platform.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 HIMS. Start your free online visit today at HIMS.com/golfsmarter for your personalized treatment options. Prescriptions require an online consultation with a healthcare provider who will determine if appropriate. Restrictions apply. See hims.com/golfsmarter for details and important safety information. Subscription required. Price varies based on product and subscription plan.This week’s episode is also brought to you by SEED. Trust your gut with Seed’s DS-01® Daily Synbiotic. Go to Seed.com/GOLFSMARTER and use code 25GOLFSMARTER to get 25% off your first month.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).Golf Smarter Mulligans is on hiatus until the start of April when we return with our annual Tony Manzoni marathon, including a new episode that was recently discovered that we’ve not shared before.Golf Smarter has been awarded the #1 spot in their list of Top 10 Golf Psychology Podcasts by feedspot.com Check it out at https://blog.feedspot.com/golf_psychology_podcasts/.Golf Smarter has also been named by Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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0:00.0	If I'm at the range all day, I don't see anybody that practice as well.
0:08.0	I mean, nobody.
0:10.0	If you want to get better, you have to have a good solid plan, arrive with a good solid plan.
0:18.0	Don't just rake and rip.
0:20.0	You're going to get exercise, but you're not going to get better.
0:23.0	You might even get worse. And there's so many books out there and YouTube videos about how to
0:29.2	practice well. I try to drive it into my students, but God, I come out there some days.
0:34.9	And there's a guy that took a lesson a week ago and he's just beating
0:38.7	ball after ball with his driver and not doing anything else and not getting better.
0:43.8	Hi, this is Charles Palmer from Naples, Florida and I play at the Esplanade Golf and Country
0:50.7	Club. This is Golf Smarter number 935.
0:56.3	The myths and misconceptions of keep your head down with John Marshall.
1:03.0	This is Golf Smarter. Sharing stories, tips, and insights from great golf minds to help
1:09.9	you lower your score and raise your golf IQ.
1:13.6	Here's your host, Fred Green.
1:16.0	Welcome to the Golf Smarter Podcast, John.
1:19.0	Great to be here, Fred.
1:21.0	I just discovered your podcast about a month ago, and I am the president of the Atlanta chapter fan club.
1:31.8	Thank you very much.
1:33.5	And you're friends with Dr. Greta Anderson, who we love talking to.
1:38.0	So you're both down there in Atlanta, and she told me that she was just talking about you,
1:42.8	said that you discovered the podcast and I'm
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