Join us tonight for a message on PATIENCE during our FEARLESS FELLOWSHIP! All are welcome 8:00pm (et) #mpga #fellowship @cydneyclanton @dr.matpark

This week, we’re centering on one skill that quietly separates steady performers from emotional rollercoasters: The Neutral Zone. Most players believe their biggest battle is with bad shots. It's not. It’s with the thoughts that follow the bad shot. The spiral.The story.The identity hit. But the breakthrough begins when you understand one simple truth: You are not your thoughts. Thoughts will come. Some helpful. Some absolutely useless.Mental toughness is not about eliminating negative thoughts. It’s about learning how to detach from the ones that don’t serve you. That’s where the Neutral Zone comes in. 🎯 This Week’s Goal Your focus is simple and powerful: Practice getting back to neutral. Not hyped. Not defeated. Neutral. Because neutral is the gateway to clarity.Neutral is where execution lives. As you move through your practices and rounds this week, start noticing: - When does your mind drift into stories? - What thoughts tend to hook your attention? - How quickly can you return to neutral after a mistake? Awareness is the first rep. 🔔 Quick Update for MPGA+ Members: Please disregard the previous email you may have received—it was scheduled for an earlier rollout. We’re excited to share that our new Mental Game Assessment (which will provide your personalized Mental Handicap) is coming very soon. More details to follow. 📚 Your Action Step Head into The Neutral Zone classroom this week and review the training. Come ready. 🗓 MPGA+ LIVE — This Wednesday Wednesday at 8 PM (ET) We’ll be breaking down the Neutral Zone in real time and answering your questions. Mark your calendar.Bring one situation where you struggled to stay neutral. We’ll work through it together. See you live, Dr. Mat & Team MPGA

1. Had two solid approach shots that I made birdie from 2. Got to play golf with my childhood golf friend who I havent seen in a long time 3. I successfully made pineapple bun from scratch at home

Week Focus: What Mental Training Really Means Most athletes think mental training means “trying harder” or “being tougher.”That’s not it. Mental training is learning how to understand yourself, manage your body, and train your thoughts the same way you train your swing. This week we focus on building that foundation. If You Missed the Last LIVE Session (Quick Summary) In our last session, we introduced the three pillars of elite performance: 1. Master Your Craft – Skill development still matters. Confidence grows from preparation. 2. Manage Your Body – Energy, breathing, posture, and routines shape performance under pressure. 3. Train Your Mindset – Thoughts, focus, and emotional control determine whether skill shows up when it matters. We also discussed the two pathways of improvement: - Self-discovery – Understanding your triggers, reactions, and patterns - Consistent practice – Repetition of mental skills just like physical reps Mental training is not a quick fix. It’s a daily practice. This Week’s Training Assignment 1. Reflection (5 minutes) Ask yourself: - Which part of my performance do I train the least — skill, body, or mindset? - When pressure increases, what usually breaks first? 2. Action (10 minutes) Before one practice session on the range this week: - Take 3 slow deliberate breaths - Say your performance intention out loud (example: “Commit to every shot.”) - Begin practice with full presence for the first 10 balls 3. Community Homework (Due before LIVE class – Feb 24) Find one video of a famous athlete talking about the importance of the mental game and post it in the community discussion tab. The Big Idea for the Week: Champions don’t separate physical and mental training.They integrate them. Every rep you take this week is an opportunity to practice both. Weekly Question for Athletes: If your physical training improved 20% this month but your mindset stayed the same, how much would your scores actually change?

We had a great RED Tag class tonight in MPGA+ - thanks for those who showed up for RED01 Week 1. We discussed fundamentals in mental training and part of the homework assignment was to find a youtube video of a highly regarded athlete talking about or showing their side of mental training. Here is my post for the assignment. #🔴 RED 01 Week 1 — Building the Foundation