053: Will Dickson – How to Learn to Go Low; Building a Support System for Long-Term Golf Success

In this episode, we are joined by Will Dickson (@will_dicksongt). Will was a top junior golfer and committed to play at Georgia Tech. In his freshman year, he tore his ACL/MCL and had to sit out for 10 months. When he came back, he struggled significantly. During COVID, he went to Waynesboro, Georgia, where he played golf with the locals. There, he re-learned how to enjoy golf and shoot low scores again. He played well his senior year and turned pro.---Follow us: Twitter - @TournamentCode Instagram - @thetournamentcode YouTube - The Tournament Code Hosted by: Cooper Collins (@coopercollins99) and Daniel Hamrin (@DanielHamrin)---(00:31) - playing golf professionally(04:17) - swimming for physical activity(07:33) - traveling for golf competitions(11:13) - junior golf and college struggles(16:35) - rediscovering love for golf(19:00) - turning pro and junior career(23:45) - importance of playing golf(26:31) - mindset in golf(29:31) - long-term thinking in golf(36:31) - the importance of mental strength(37:56) - mental struggles in golf(42:22) - importance of mental performance coaching(47:34) - golf practice strategies(49:53) - being patient in golf