Ep.7 | Mission Hills CC Instructor and PGA Member, Scott Cherry joins The Pro & The Hack

The conversation at the Dinah Shore room at Mission Hills Country Club covers various topics related to golf, coaching, career journeys, and the mental aspects of the game. The pros share insights on teaching, competition, and the significance of a pre-shot routine. The conversation covers a wide range of topics related to golf, including Tiger Woods' swing, the importance of purposeful practice, troubleshooting the golf swing, the beauty of the game, and the experience of being a beginner again. It also delves into the challenges of teaching golf, the significance of understanding the facts of a situation, and the competitive nature of golf among pro athletes. The conversation covers a wide range of topics related to golf, including tournament experiences, tradition, the Masters, player stories, course design, and golf equipment. It also delves into the importance of tee selection, short game skills, and putting strategies. The conversation concludes with a discussion about the amenities and teaching staff at a golf facility.TakeawaysCoaching BoomCareer Journey Purposeful practiceUnderstanding the facts of the situationCompetitive nature of golf among pro athletes Tee selection should be based on driving distance multiplied by 25, and playing shorter tees until a target score is achieved is recommended.Improving short game skills and putting can significantly impact a player's score, especially for higher handicappers.Reading greens is an educated guess that improves with experience and is influenced by other skills like start line control and speed control.The golf facility discussed offers a wide range of amenities and has a highly regarded teaching staff.Chapters00:00 The Significance of a Pre-Shot Routine26:23 Competitive Nature of Golf Among Pro Athletes49:32 Playing Experience and Golf Course Amenities