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Ep 204 - The Golf Coach Who Refuses to Be Defined by Cancer | Michael Infanti
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Summary
This week on the Your Golf Performance Podcast, I sit down with PGA Professional and Head Teaching Professional art Long Reef Golf Club, Michael Infanti. Michael's coaching philosophy is simple: "Simplicity is Key." After completing his PGA traineeship at Penrith Golf Club and spending time playing professional golf, he found his true passion in coaching. Since joining Long Reef Golf Club in 2016, Michael has built one of the strongest junior and women's golf programs on Sydney's Northern Beaches while helping golfers of all levels improve their games. In this episode, we discuss: Why simplicity is so important when coaching golf The biggest mistakes club golfers make What separates elite players from the average golfer Building confidence and improving performance on the golf course Practice habits that actually lead to improvement Lessons learned from coaching beginners through to elite players We also dive into Michael's incredible personal story. Over the past decade, Michael has battled T-LGL Leukemia, and just 12 months ago was diagnosed with stomach cancer that rapidly progressed to Stage 4. After intensive chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and major surgery that saw his entire stomach and part of his bowel removed, Michael is now cancer-free and in remission. His story is one of resilience, perspective, gratitude, and determination. Michael shares the challenges he faced, the mindset that carried him through the toughest moments of his life, and how the experience has changed the way he approaches golf, coaching, and life itself. This is a powerful conversation about golf, adversity, and finding purpose through life's biggest challenges. 🎙️ Listen now and be inspired by one of golf's great coaches and an even better person. Training Aids & Discount Codes Back 2…