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What would happen if you dedicated a full year to improving your golf game?
In this episode of the Birdie Golf Club Podcast, I sit down with Joel to unpack his raw and honest journey of taking a year away from work to focus entirely on golf improvement.
We dive into the reality behind the idea — the struggles, plateaus, breakthroughs, and what actually changes when you treat golf like a full-time job.
This is not a highlight reel. It’s the truth about what it really takes to get better.
🧠 What We Cover
• Why Joel took a year off to focus on golf
• The reality of full-time practice and burnout
• Managing expectations and dealing with plateaus
• The mental challenges of improvement
• The role of coaching, structure and routines
• How equipment fitting builds confidence
• Using launch monitors and technology effectively
• The impact of competition and new environments
• Content creation and accountability
• Why consistency beats intensity
⏱ Chapters
00:00 – Introduction and show update
01:13 – Joel’s golf experiment begins
02:27 – Full Swing discussion
04:13 – Golf storytelling and media
05:59 – Missed moments in coverage
07:07 – Access and storytelling
08:39 – Golf news and updates
09:39 – Quitting work to pursue golf
10:18 – The inspiration behind the decision
13:00 – Content creation and accountability
16:07 – Treating golf like a full-time job
17:13 – Filming and editing struggles
18:40 – Winter setbacks
20:01 – Balancing competition and content
22:04 – Managing expectations
23:11 – Focusing on fundamentals
24:48 – Learning from elite players
28:08 – Using technology in practice
29:39 – Avoiding overanalysis
31:36 – Downsides of filming
34:08 – Building a structured plan
36:28 – Simplifying routines
38:50 – Over-practice risks
41:44 – Simulator benefits
44:20 – Reps and scoring
46:08 – Plateaus and patience
50:19 – Confidence in equipment
54:56 – Club fitting importance
58:10 – Long-term investment in gear
63:45 – Trust in competition
66:36 – Playing tougher courses
72:13 – Community support
74:42 – Accepting ups and downs
77:24 – Final reflections
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