25: Gary Nicol – The Lost Art of Golf Series & His Own Journey

In this episode, I welcome esteemed golf coach and author Gary Nicol, who shares his extensive experience in the game. With decades of coaching at the highest level, including working with Tour professionals, Gary has developed a unique approach to enhancing on-course performance. I explore his career journey, from coaching elite players to co-authoring insightful books with Karl Morris. These include: “The Lost Art of Putting” – This book encourages golfers to become more child-like on the greens, focusing on the joy of getting the ball into the hole. (Amazon) “The Lost Art of Playing Golf” – A work that challenges conventional coaching wisdom, helping golfers reconnect with the art and soul of the game. (Amazon) “The Lost Art of the Short Game” – This book aims to change the way golfers think about chipping, pitching, and bunker play, encouraging them to embrace the challenge and showcase their skills around the greens. (Amazon) Gary also discusses his performance consultancy, Performance Principles, where he applies lessons learned from over 30 years of coaching to help golfers of all abilities play smarter and enjoy the game more. (Performance Principles)