# Golf Talk Live: Season 14 - Episode 2 Page: https://stenobird.com/podcast/golf-talk-live-7119188/golf-talk-live-season-14-episode-2 Text version: https://stenobird.com/podcast/golf-talk-live-7119188/golf-talk-live-season-14-episode-2.md Podcast: [Golf Talk Live](https://stenobird.com/podcast/golf-talk-live-7119188) Published: 2026-03-17T15:03:05+00:00 Episode link: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/golf-talk-live-season-14-episode-2--70688932 Audio file: https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/70688932/golf_talk_live_season_14_episode_2_audio.mp3 Processing state: not_requested JSON: https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/golf-talk-live-7119188/episodes/golf-talk-live-season-14-episode-2 Duration seconds: 6152 ## Resource UNLOCK YOUR BEST GOLF YEAR YET: SECRETS, SKILLS, AND STEEL-STRENGTH MINDSET Are you ready to crush your golf goals this season? In this episode, we dive deep into transforming your game — from fixing those early-season mistakes to mastering nerve-wracking shots and handling adversity like a champion. Plus, exclusive insights from top instructors and pro tips that will have you swinging with confidence in no time! IN THIS EPISODE: * The biggest rookie mistakes in the first three rounds and how to avoid them * Quick, effective drills to boost ball speed after winter sit-around time * How to differentiate grips from swing path issues causing slices * The ultimate safety shots for tight lies around greens * Unique, simple drills to get honest, instant feedback without fancy tech * Classic swing tips that might be doing more harm than good and what to focus on instead * Holistic mental resets after a poor hole to regain focus and composure * How to simulate tournament pressure during practice for nerves-proof performance * The real reason why your work ethic off the course should mirror your game improvement efforts TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 - WELCOME AND SHOW OVERVIEW - WHY THIS SEASON WILL BE DIFFERENT 02:39 - COMMON MISTAKES EARLY IN THE SEASON & HOW TO CRUSH THEM 05:38 - FAST TRACK YOUR BALL SPEED AFTER WINTER BREAK 08:03 - DECIPHERING GRIP VS SWING PATH ISSUES FOR SLICES 11:57 - PERSONALIZE YOUR MODIFICATIONS FOR MAXIMUM EFFICIENCY 12:32 - SAFE, RELIABLE SHOTS OFF TIGHT LIES AROUND GREENS 15:59 - DRILLS FOR HONEST FEEDBACK WITHOUT COST OR TECH DEPENDENCE 19:36 - CLASSIC SWING TIPS THAT CAN HINDER YOUR PROGRESS & MODERN SOLUTIONS 22:39 - HOW TO RESET AFTER A BAD HOLE AND STAY MENTALLY TOUGH 30:47 - CREATING PRESSURE PRACTICE SESSIONS THAT MIRROR TOURNAMENTS 35:37 - HOW… ## Actions - request_transcript: `POST https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/golf-talk-live-7119188/episodes/golf-talk-live-season-14-episode-2/transcription-requests` — Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode. - read_markdown: `GET https://stenobird.com/podcast/golf-talk-live-7119188/golf-talk-live-season-14-episode-2.md` — Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource. A page view does not enqueue transcription. Agents should invoke `request_transcript` explicitly when they need this episode processed. ## Transcript Full transcripts are not published on public pages unless there is a clear rights basis.