How Elite Golfers Reset: Routines, Stats, and Better Decisions with Arjun Malik

In this episode of On The Mark, host Mark Immelman welcomes Arjun Malik—one of the leading voices helping grow the game in India—for a deep dive into the part of golf improvement that most players skip: routines and structure. 

Mark and Arjun's conversation quickly turns into a practical masterclass on what happens before the shot, after the shot, before the round, and after the round—and how those habits separate serious golfers from weekend “range ball beaters.”

Arjun shares his own journey as a self-taught golfer who struggled with “quantity over quality,” including a memorable tournament warm-up where he hit ~300 balls and was exhausted by the back nine. That experience shaped his coaching mission: build systems that help golfers prepare smarter, track performance honestly, and show up on the course with confidence—not chaos.

In This Episode, You’ll Learn:

✅ Why many golfers work hard but don’t improve (the missing ingredient is structure)

✅ A simple post-round template to turn “I played bad” into real feedback

✅ The easiest stats to track (fairways, greens, misses, up-and-downs, 3-putts) and what they reveal

✅ Why golfers get so negative—and how to “count the good shots” to reset your mindset

✅ A fast post-shot reset: what to ask yourself so mistakes don’t multiply

✅ How to build a pre-shot routine that fits your learning style (visual vs auditory)

✅ Why your routine should be timed (example: 12 seconds) and trained in the off-season, and

✅ How Tour players “replace the bad with good” using rehearsals after the shot.

 Key Takeaways:

1. Less can be more. Improvement isn’t about endless reps—it’s about purposeful reps.
2. Stats beat emotions. Track a few simple numbers and you’ll know exactly what to practice next.
3. Credit the good shots. Most golfers only react to mistakes; better players reinforce the wins too.
4. Reset after every shot. A quick check (“did it start/finish where I wanted?” “what did I feel?”) keeps you present.
5. Your pre-shot routine is a trigger—not a performance. It should create one clear feel and a “ready” click.

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