How to Quickly Learn Golf | The Tim Ferriss Experiment

10 Feb 2024 (10 months ago)

Learning Golf in 5 Days

Tim Ferris, the author and human guinea pig, attempts to learn golf in 5 days with the help of world-class teachers.
He undergoes a golf-specific FMS test to identify his body's strengths and weaknesses.
Swing analysis expert Terry Roels uses electromagnetic sensors to analyze Tim's swing and provides feedback.
Tim works on improving his grip, stance, backswing, downswing, and putting.
He practices at the driving range and receives tips from pro golfers James and Andrew.
Tim learns the "clock system" analogy to control the power of his swing.
Despite feeling overwhelmed, Tim makes progress on the golf course.

Tim Ferris found practicing with a 7 iron and aiming straight ahead more effective than overthinking and using various clubs.
He learns the importance of reading the green and understanding the contours of the golf course to aim his ball accurately.
Putting is identified as the hardest part of the game, and Ferris struggles to maintain his composure on the green.
Terry emphasizes the importance of club face control and uses tracking technology to help Tim fine-tune his swing.
Ferris faces challenges with footwork and club placement, but Terry provides solutions like "no stakes practice" to help him focus on technique without pressure.

On the golf course, Ferris attempts to shoot a par on hole number one and succeeds despite initial difficulties.
He realizes that golf is not just about technical skills but also about mental control and managing distractions.
Ferris expresses his surprise at how much he enjoys golf and how it becomes an experiment in mind control, piquing his interest even further.

Extended scenes, interviews, and tutorials are available on 4ourworkweek.com/sltv.
The podcast, "The Tim Ferris Show," features long interviews with experts from the show and was nominated as one of the best on iTunes.