• See it and Sink it - A Putting Masterclass with Dr Craig Farnsworth #328

  • Oct 11 2024
  • Length: 55 mins
  • Podcast

See it and Sink it - A Putting Masterclass with Dr Craig Farnsworth #328

  • Summary

  • 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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