Competitive golf looks simple from the outside. You hit shots, keep score, and try to play well. But once something is actually on the line, the game asks for something different.
In this first episode of When It Counts, Richard Christensen and longtime tour player and instructor Steve Nelson talk about what really shows up under pressure — and what competitive golf actually demands over time. Drawing on decades of playing, teaching, and competing, they explore the difference between talent and endurance, preparation and perspective, and why the game often reveals more than it rewards.
This isn’t a swing-tip podcast. It’s a conversation about competition, decision-making, and the realities of playing when the round matters.
If you’ve ever felt the weight of a scorecard, this conversation will feel familiar.
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