Evan Singer
Mar 11, 20191 min
Updated: Nov 16, 2021
Chipping away is a new mini series where the Train crew unpacks why certain things are the way they are — asking questions that others aren’t asking. Why is golf an addiction, why does it make people crazy, is it an elitist game, shared suffering or the ultimate bitch lover? Hope your mind is ready for this one, because it’s about to be blown.
Highlights:
Why is golf an addiction
Why do we even care so much about golf?
What makes golf different than other sports
Why golf is basically insanity
Is golf less enjoyable if you’re a scratch golfer?
Is golf the only sport where the vast majority of people are bad at it?
What you all have in common with Barack Obama and Justin Timberlake
The mental side of the game
The power of expectations
How Jack Nicklaus forced himself to get in the zone
Process vs. the results
Zen Golf’s most impactful mental hack
Why committing is everything
What separates the pros on Tour vs. everyone else
Why golf is the ultimate bitch lover
Elitist game or shared suffering?
Segment: Golfer’s Anonymous – An opportunity for golf addicts to finally fight against their denial.
A quick 2 minute lesson from a short game master