Earn Your Edge: Decoding Excellence in Golf & Life

Webb Simpson’s clear path to achieving success separates him from other professional golf players. Currently, Webb is ranked #9 in the world. He has six PGA Tour wins, including the 2012 U.S. Open and 2018 Players Championship. Webb shares actionable tips on how he develops his hard skills, iron play, putting, and world-renowned short game. Topics: Elephant in the Room: How are the Simpsons dealing with coronavirus? Formula for Success: Stay sharp, sleep well, and maintain momentum with schedule Origins of Influence: Fellow player, Kevin Larsen, and Webb’s father, Sam Simpson Time on Task: Replicate putt and chip practice process for similar success Play vs. Practice: Learn by playing game, pace yourself, and practice patience Putter Technique: Shift and switch early from anchoring Where Webb’s courage, confidence, and competition comes from Life Events, Phases, and Stages: How did it feel to win? Putting Fundamentals: Alignment, start line, and adaptability Webb Simpson Challenge: Stay calm and keep the faith Links and Resources: Webb Simpson https://www.pgatour.com/players/player.29221.webb-simpson.html Webb Simpson Challenge https://www.webbsimpsonchallenge.com/ Altus Performance https://altusperformance.com/ Altus Performance on Twitter https://twitter.com/teamaltus Altus Performance on Instagram https://instagram.com/altusperformance Altus Performance on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Altus-Performance-110002632382928/ Caddie Paul Tesori https://www.thecaddienetwork.com/meet-the-caddie-paul-tesori/ Kevin Larsen https://www.pgatour.com/players/player.32332.kevin-larsen.html Brendon Todd https://www.pgatour.com/players/player.30927.brendon-todd.html Anais Nim https://www.pinterest.com/pin/496451558893739191/ Pat Goss https://nusports.com/staff-directory/pat-goss/125 Bubba Watson https://www.pgatour.com/players/player.25804.bubba-watson.html PGA Tour https://www.pgatour.com/ Ryder Cup https://www.rydercup.com/ Presidents Cup https://www.presidentscup.com/ U.S. Open Championship https://www.usopen.com/ Players Championship https://www.theplayers.com/ Walker Cup http://www.walkercup.org/ Arnold Palmer Cup https://www.arnoldpalmercup.com/ Masters Tournament https://www.masters.com/ Total Golf Trainer https://totalgolftrainer.com/ Tweets/Quotes: “Life is fast and in a hurry for most people and for us. It’s been nice to slow down.” “Thankfully, the golf course is still open around here. So, I’ve been able to practice.” “Playing reveals areas you need to work on both physically and mentally.” “I love to play, and I love to compete, and I love to have a putt on the last hole that meant something.” “We just hit it off from the start. We had a great friendship from the start. We were comfortable around each other.We were like-minded in our faith, in life, in family.”

On May 17, live golf returns to television with one of the greatest players, Rickie Fowler, teaming up with Matthew Wolff to go against Rory McIlroy and Dustin Johnson in the TaylorMade Driving Relief event. Rickie ranked as the world’s #1 amateur golfer for 36 weeks in 2007-2008. He reached fourth in the Official World Golf Ranking after the 2016 Abu Dhabi HSBC Golf Championship. Topics: Where? Seminole Golf Club⁠— one of the best golf courses in the world. Why? TaylorMade Driving Relief, a charity event to benefit COVID-19 efforts What it takes to prepare, be in tip-top-shape? Return to home routine during off-season Changes and Refinements: Sequencing, positioning, swing, grip, and the redneck shuffle Complexity vs. Simplicity: Players need to feel and find their own way to reach objective Swing Thoughts: Percent of rounds playing blank⁠—doesn’t happen Origin Story: Grandpa got juices flowing by generating interest in playing golf Stamp of Approval: Don’t make the next step until you’re ready Natural Talent and Sacrifices: Focus on golf, not other sports; what Rickie wanted to do Differentiators: Too much success early can be good or bad to rise to the occasion Life Ethos: Reframe optimism and perspective—life is a lot bigger than golf Links and Resources: Rickie Fowler https://www.pgatour.com/players/player.32102.rickie-fowler.html Matthew Wolff https://www.pgatour.com/players/player.56278.matthew-wolff.html Rory McIlroy https://www.pgatour.com/players/player.28237.rory-mcilroy.html Dustin Johnson https://www.pgatour.com/players/player.30925.dustin-johnson.html TaylorMade Driving Relief https://www.pgatour.com/news/2020/05/04/rory-mcilroy-dustin-johnson-rickie-fowler-matthew-wolff-taylormade-driving-relief-live-golf-covid-19-coronavirus-relief-efforts.html Seminole Golf Club https://www.golfdigest.com/story/seminole-golf-club-one-of-golfs-most-exclusive-enclaves-is-ready-for-its-tv-debut Tiger Woods https://tigerwoods.com/ Altus Performance https://altusperformance.com/ Altus Performance on Twitter https://twitter.com/teamaltus Altus Performance on Instagram https://instagram.com/altusperformance Altus Performance on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Altus-Performance-110002632382928/ PGA Tour https://www.pgatour.com/ Abu Dhabi HSBC Golf Championship https://abudhabichampionship.com/ Presidents Cup https://www.presidentscup.com/ Waste Management Phoenix Open https://wmphoenixopen.com/ The British Open https://www.theopen.com/ Ryder Cup https://www.rydercup.com/ Total Golf Trainer https://totalgolftrainer.com/ Tweets/Quotes: “I love to play, but I also want to play to the best of my abilities.” “I’ve found ways through working on things, if I’ve struggled one day, it will click the next.” “Sometimes, you have to take a step back to take the two steps forward.” “If it’s something that you truly want to do, it shouldn’t necessarily be a sacrifice.” “Putting is the easiest thing to be good at.”

Through perseverance and pure grit, Jimmy Walker overcame his fair share of adversity to become one of the world’s best players. Jimmy won his first major title at the 2016 PGA Championship. However, it took 187 events without a win on the PGA Tour before his first victory. Then, Jimmy just kept winning. Topics: Rifle vs. Golf Shots: Which is more difficult to accomplish? Why? Analytics, Artistry, and Astronomy: Jimmy’s scientific inclination and technical knowledge Career Highlights: Jimmy remembers his best Looking at Leaderboard: Deliver successful performance despite being under pressure What’s the ‘It’ factor? You’ve got it or you don’t Nature vs. Nurture: Supportive parents and people to look up to Peer Group and Role Models: Appreciate and compete to be better Gut Check Moments: Never-ending battle that nothing’s impossible, just be good enough Process and Practice: Don’t be afraid of big moments/decisions, but get back to work Silver Lining to Lyme Disease? Sickness takes its toll physically and mentally Integrate and Change: Staying stagnant wasn’t working anymore, try something different Worst strategic and most common mistakes by young players Links and Resources: Jimmy Walker https://www.jimmywalkergolf.com/ Altus Performance https://altusperformance.com/ Altus Performance on Twitter https://twitter.com/teamaltus Altus Performance on Instagram https://instagram.com/altusperformance Altus Performance on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Altus-Performance-110002632382928/ PGA Tour https://www.pgatour.com/ Ryder Cup https://www.rydercup.com/ Presidents Cup https://www.presidentscup.com/ Total Golf Trainer https://totalgolftrainer.com/ Tweets/Quotes: “You can have all this data, but if you don’t have the artistic eye and the skillset to make something with that data that you collect, it’s kind of pointless.” “There’s a reason people get to where they’re at, and I think you’ve got it or you don’t.” ‘It’ Factor: Being the best requires time, toughness, and determination. “Damn, this might be my day. I can win the PGA Championship.”

Unlike many professional golfers who start practicing and playing at a very young age, Matt Wallace didn’t take it seriously until later in life. He is a four-time European Tour winner who went from being ranked 1200 in the world to the top 25. What are Matt’s keys to success? Intense drive, hunger, and desire for excellence. Topics: Tiger Parents vs PE Teachers: Matt’s parents gave him the opportunity to try everything Diverse Interest: Tempered aspirations because he knew others played golf better Instruction History: Stepping stones of hand/eye coordination from Cricket and other sports Technical Side vs. Mental Strength: Matt’s golf wasn’t great but he strived for success Grass is greener? After moving to America to play college golf, Matt returned to England Reaction to Challenge: Turning point in Matt’s career was a change in his technique Relatable Road Map: Different coaching approaches produce results Competition: Worry about your own game, they’re not here to watch you Pinch Me Moment: Astounding scoring average and win % Get it in Gear: Winning is a skill that requires learning Advice to Aspiring Players: Surround yourself with support system Be positive, confident, and aggressive Practice and put yourself under pressure Mindset: Adjust goals when things aren’t going as planned What does ‘Best Matt’ look like? Links and Resources: Matt Wallace on Twitter https://twitter.com/mattsjwallace?lang=en Altus Performance https://altusperformance.com/ Altus Performance on Twitter https://twitter.com/teamaltus Altus Performance on Instagram https://instagram.com/altusperformance Altus Performance on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Altus-Performance-110002632382928/ Tiger Woods https://tigerwoods.com/ Tom Lewis https://www.pgatour.com/players/player.35104.tom-lewis.html Rory McIlroy https://www.pgatour.com/players/player.28237.rory-mcilroy.html Daniel Willett https://www.pgatour.com/players/player.32139.danny-willett.html Lee Westwood https://www.pgatour.com/players/player.20396.lee-westwood.html Inbee Park https://www.lpga.com/players/inbee-park/82866/overview Webb Simpson https://www.pgatour.com/players/player.29221.webb-simpson.html Matt Belsham https://uk.linkedin.com/in/matthew-belsham-47189369 David McNeilly https://uk.linkedin.com/in/david-mcneilly-49365a38 Alps Tour https://alpstourgolf.com/ European Tour https://www.europeantour.com/ PGA Tour https://www.pgatour.com/ U.S. Open https://www.usopen.com/ Total Golf Trainer https://totalgolftrainer.com/ Tweets/Quotes: “My parents were amazing. They never forced me to do anything, just gave me the opportunity to try everything.” “I had that mentality of ‘I’m going to do whatever it takes to win.’” “I wanted to be around people who would make me better.” Sunday was always golf. No matter what. Swing Thoughts: Start loving your own swing and your own game.

Today’s guest is two-time PGA Tour Winner - Daniel Berger. Following in his father’s footsteps as a world-class athlete, Daniel ultimately chose golf over tennis on his way to an illustrious junior and amateur career. He’s a two-time PGA Tour winner, former Rookie of the Year, and represented the United States in the 2017 Presidents Cup. Topics: Straight Vibin Life Philosophy: Chilling, stress free, and no worries—on and off the golf course Golf vs. Tennis and Other Sports: Importance of multi-sport development High-Performance Traits: Competitive mindset, discipline, and what his hard work looks like Role Models and Peers: Integrating in a tribe of high performing peers College Years: Florida State experience and pivotal moments in college Recruitment Factors: Bond with coach, lifestyle, and ability to grow/develop as a player Rookie Success: Keys to acclimating to the next level and his early success Competitive Mindset: Mentality when leading vs. psychological headspace of chasing Contention Mindset: Focus on what you can control on the golf course Pressure Coping Strategies: Maintain motion and breathe properly by focusing on routine to remain calm Discipline: Make sacrifices to do what you need to do to be successful Caddies to Coaches: Confidence can come from several sources Technical Blueprint: Rope on the ground, cleaning the club process to visual shots Links and Resources: Daniel Berger https://www.pgatour.com/players/player.40026.daniel-berger.html Daniel Berger on Twitter https://twitter.com/DanielBerger59 Daniel Berger on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/db_straitvibin/?hl=en Altus Performance https://altusperformance.com/ Altus Performance on Twitter https://twitter.com/teamaltus Altus Performance on Instagram https://instagram.com/altusperformance Altus Performance on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Altus-Performance-110002632382928/ PGA Tour https://www.pgatour.com/ Presidents Cup https://www.presidentscup.com/ Jay Berger https://www.atptour.com/en/players/jay-berger/b281/overview Steve Marino https://www.pgatour.com/players/player.28158.steve-marino.html Total Golf Trainer https://totalgolftrainer.com/

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