Don't Be That Guy: A Plea from Your Frustrated Starter

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Rich Easton tackles a growing problem in the golfing world: tee time no-shows and the selfishness that's emerged since the pandemic golf boom. He discusses this frustrating trend with his special guest, fitness trainer Josh Salzman, who shares fascinating stories about his experiences at Augusta with Ernie Els.
• Post-pandemic golf demand has created intense competition for tee times at most quality courses
• No-shows and last-minute cancellations block other golfers from playing and demonstrate selfishness
• Credit card holds for reservations could help discourage no-shows and last-minute cancellations
• Josh shares his Augusta experiences, including meeting locals like "Bubba" who gave him a ride in his pickup truck
• Josh witnessed David Ledbetter giving Ernie Els swing advice just before teeing off at Augusta, which backfired dramatically
• Mental pressure affects high-performing individuals across sports, acting and writing, often leading to overthinking
• Hazards in golf create psychological barriers that challenge even the most skilled players
• Tiger Woods' ability to compete at the 2022 Masters showed incredible resilience and persistence
If you want to make a reservation for a foursome and you know less than four people are showing up at a public golf course, be mentally prepared to meet and be paired with other golfers.
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Chapters

1. Introduction and Weekly Annoyance (00:00:00)

2. Tee Time No-Shows: A Growing Problem (00:09:00)

3. Selfish Golf Behavior Post-Pandemic (00:15:00)

4. Augusta Masters Memories with Josh (00:24:00)

5. David Ledbetter and Golf Mentality (00:36:00)

6. Mental Pressure on Top Performers (00:47:00)

7. Energy, Relationships, and Life Perspectives (00:57:00)