Golf Scramble: Ex-Tour Pro Plays Chestfield with Club Champion Ollie

Introduction to the "Academy With" Series

• 🚀 The host introduces a new "Academy With" series, featuring him playing golf with invited guests.
• 🏆 This inaugural episode features Ollie, the current Club Champion at Chestfield Golf Club.

Game Format and Course Overview

• ⛳ They play a scramble format at Chestfield Golf Club, aiming for a score in the 50s (11 under par 70).
• ☀️ Despite beautiful, windless conditions, Chestfield is described as a tricky course with subtle green slopes and challenging holes.

Navigating Course Challenges

• 🎯 The course presents difficult T-shots, reverse camber holes, and small, tucked-away greens.
• 🌳 Strategic shot selection is crucial, including lofting over obstructions and considering lie and terrain to dictate shots.

The Mental Aspect of Golf

• 🧠 Both players discuss the psychological game of golf, emphasizing patience and trusting one's ability when scores are not ideal.
• 💡 Ollie's coping skill involves believing that good swings and holes will eventually happen, encouraging a patient mindset.

Swing Improvement and Golf Lessons

• 🏌️‍♂️ The host and Ollie discuss swing mechanics, including issues like steep swings and quick shoulders.
• 📚 They highlight the value of early golf lessons for juniors to understand the "why" behind bad shots and "how" to correct them, preventing ingrained bad habits.

Game Performance and Reflection

• 📈 After a slow start, the duo achieves an eagle on the 11th hole and finishes the round at nine under par (61).
• 💬 Ollie reflects on his initial swing feeling "not quite on it," leading to a discussion on committing to the swing process over focusing solely on results.