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

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 Are you going to take ACTION and become a Certified Mind Factor coach? Join us for a wonderful three days in Manchester in November Get in touch at https://themindfactor.net/the-certification-course/  Karl Morris Proud Ambassador of Fenix Clothing and Apparel https://www.fenixxcell.com/