The Mental Edge in Golf: Process vs. Outcome Sport psychologist Dr. Mat Park and former LPGA player Cydney Clanton introduced a Girls Golf webinar on building a stronger mental game through mental training. They explain key ground rules: 1. Mental training requires consistent practice like physical training. 2. Growth comes from getting uncomfortable. 3. Confidence is an action built through credible self-talk and body language (“motion creates emotion”). The session contrasts outcome vs. process mindset and teaches the FACE framework—Focus, Attitude, Commitment, Effort—along with a scorecard/journal to track and reflect on mental performance, often by choosing one element to emphasize each round. They address handling frustration after “easy” mistakes, discuss modeling confident behaviors, and cover first-tee jitters by reframing nervousness as excitement and managing energy by shifting mindset laterally rather than forcing calm. See the links below for more: MPGA Community: https://www.skool.com/mpga MPGA Instagram: / mpga.golf MPGA Youtube: / @mpga MPGA Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast... game/id1850584115

I was asked at the end of my fireside chat... "what's one practical advice you would give to everyone in the room to live a happier life and perform better at golf?" Here was my advice...

Last week, one of our MPGA Mental Coaches Dr. Alex Diaz and I went LIVE to teach a class called Built to Bounce Back. Wanted to share it here with our community. What stands out to you the most after watching this? https://youtu.be/skrp0vZjpYQ?si=J9OcLQEqL0YTuN2X

Today I caught myself telling my daughter “not to spill her food on your shirt while she ate.” And guess what happened? You guessed it. She spilled on her shirt. Instantly, I reacted. I told her, “How could you do that?! I just told you not to do it!” And then, I was reminded of this video and my own advice I share to my students in MPGA. Write in the comments if you can relate to this and give an example of a recent time you fell for this trap! https://youtube.com/shorts/iPLe6N2GaXg?si=J-1O8mr-Yv0MUj_t

In this episode of The Mind Your Game Podcast, hosts Dustin Donner and Dr. Mat Park explore the importance of discovering your ‘why’ and identifying guiding principles that shape your life and career. Dr. Mat shares his personal journey from aspiring professional golfer to coach, revealing how his core values led him to his true calling. The episode includes an insightful exercise on mind mapping to help listeners identify their top core values and offers advice on staying true to them amid life’s challenges. Tune in to uncover how these principles can guide you toward a more authentic and fulfilling life. 00:00 Overcoming Intimidation: My Journey in Golf 01:29 Welcome to The Mind Your Game Podcast 01:47 Discovering Your ‘Why’ and Core Values 03:30 A Personal Story: Guiding Principles in Action 05:06 The Turning Point: Embracing Authenticity 15:39 Mind Mapping Exercise: Identifying Core Values 21:11 The Importance of Integrity and Honesty 24:15 Building Confidence Through Guiding Principles 25:10 Dustin’s Journey: From Athlete to Coach 29:34 The Power of Boundaries and Generosity 37:02 Final Thoughts