Oct 10 2024 55 mins 19
In this episode, Karl Morris interviews Dr. Craig Farnsworth, an optometrist turned renowned putting coach. Dr. Farnsworth discusses his journey from eye training to coaching elite golfers like Nick Faldo and Bernard Langer. He highlights the importance of visual skills in better aligning putts and overcoming mental barriers.
Dr. Farnsworth shares insights into improving pace control and alignment through perceptual accuracy and visualization. He emphasizes the mental aspect of golf, utilizing visualization, attention training, and stress management techniques to enhance performance. Coaches and players are encouraged to view putting as a set of puzzles to solve, focusing on developing strong perceptual skills alongside technical ability.
Dr. Farnsworth also mentions his books, "See It and Sink It" and "The Putting Prescription," which delve into his methodologies.
00:00 Opener
03:17 Introduction and Guest Welcome
03:23 Early Career and Notable Collaborations
04:08 Insights on Bernard Langer
06:09 The Journey from Optometrist to Putting Coach
09:02 The Importance of Visual Skills in Sports
10:30 Techniques for Improving Putting Alignment
14:26 Pace Control in Putting
22:35 Mental Aspects of Golf
27:49 Transformative Impact of Dr. Farnsworth
28:32 Training Techniques for Golfers
29:23 Visualization in Putting
31:39 Common Mistakes and Solutions
33:54 Managing Anxiety on the Green
35:44 Pre-Shot Routine and Focus
38:37 Feedback Devices and Practice
40:57 Mental Game and Stress Response
43:30 Final Thoughts and Resources
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