Parker McLachlin's Short Game Secrets
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Matt Cook chats with Parker McLachlin about his golf journey, mental coaching, and his unique PGA Tour win in Hawaii. They explore the creation of the Short Game Chef, Parker's coaching philosophy, and what makes his short game coaching stand out. Parker shares practical chipping tips for average golfers and strategies for Bermuda grass. They also discuss instructor rivalries, social media's role, and critiques of standardized methods. Parker introduces the Short Game Chef online program and app, discusses community building, and answers rapid-fire questions. The episode concludes with Tour Championship predictions and closing thoughts.

(0:00) Introduction and Parker McLaughlin's journey in golf (1:04) Parker McLaughlin's early days and transition to professional golf (6:05) Hawaiian PGA Tour winners and the role of mental coaching (9:51) Creation of Short Game Chef and unique PGA Tour win (13:53) Short game coaching and teaching philosophy (18:08) Differentiating factors in Parker's short game coaching (19:49) Chipping advice for average golfers (28:43) Playing strategies for Bermuda grass (34:30) Instructor rivalries and social media in golf (36:38) Short game techniques and variety importance (47:47) Critique of standardized instruction methods (49:01) Media's influence on golf instruction (50:50) Introduction to Short Game Chef online program and app (58:22) Short Game Chef community building and rapid fire Q&A (1:04:11) Tour Championship predictions and closing thoughts