Ep.201: Gareth Raflewski

The Quiet Edge of Elite Golfers

An episode of the PaddyTalksGolf podcast, hosted by PaddyTalks Golf, titled "Ep.201: Gareth Raflewski" was published on March 2, 2026 and runs 49 minutes.

March 2, 2026 ·49m · PaddyTalksGolf

Summary

This week on PaddyTalks Golf, powered by ForeGolf Custom, I sit down with Gareth Raflewski, PGA professional, elite short game coach, and one of the sharpest performance minds in Irish golf.From early memories of golf in Omagh to committing fully to the game, Gareth’s journey has taken him through competitive golf, elite coaching environments including Augusta and back home to build a performance focused academy centred around one thing: scoring.Known for his deep understanding of the short game, Gareth does not just teach technique. He teaches golfers how to think under pressure.We dive into:⛳ Gareth’s earliest memory of golf and the compelling moment that made him go all in.🧠 How elite players actually practise the short game and why most amateur practice does not transfer to the course.🎯 The biggest myths in chipping and putting, including the truth about “soft hands”.🔥 What pressure really feels like around the greens and how to train for it.🎒 The small habits, routines and mindset shifts that save shots quickly without rebuilding your swing.😂 Quick fire moments, honest reflections and a Candle Lit Dinner Six to round out the show.A thoughtful and insightful conversation about mastery, performance, coaching and how to score better without making golf more complicated.🎧 Listen now:www.paddytalksgolf.comAvailable on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and all major podcast platforms.The PaddyTalks Golf Podcast is powered by ForeGolf Custom.Book your tour level custom fitting session now at:www.foregolf.ie/booking Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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