Marc Leishman | Ep/078

Earn Your Edge: Decoding Excellence in Golf & Life

Jan 04, 2021•45 min•Ep. 78

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Episode description

Marc Leishman is a five-time PGA Tour winner, four-time Presidents Cup player, and currently ranked 28th in the world. Marc knows what works for him and he talks about his process and strategy for attacking the golf course. Also, he provides insights into how he manages his schedule and the important role of his caddy.

Topics:

Origin and Upbringing: Growing up in Warrnambool, Australia, and working-class family
Going from Good to Great: Coaches helped refine big draw to a fade for more control
Skewed Reality: Even the best players miss plenty of shots, but learn from them
Parental Support: Paired with Dad and pride of being beat by 13-year-old son
Lessons Learned: Build character to become best version of yourself, not someone else
Rise in Performance: From winning Rookie of the Year in 2009 to 28th in the world
Breakthrough: Improved putting, driving, and feeling comfortable in front of big crowds
Rest/Recovery: Won’t play more than 4 weeks in a row, or more than 2 weeks from kids
Counting on Caddy: Art of when to say something or not in different situations

Links and Resources:

Marc Leishman

https://www.pgatour.com/players/player.26851.marc-leishman.html

Leishman Lager

https://www.leishmanlager.com.au/

Begin Again Foundation

https://beginagainfoundation.com/

Altus Performance’s Primed to Perform Course

https://altusacademy.teachable.com/

Altus Performance

https://altusperformance.com/

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