North Dakota State professor emeritus Brad Strand spent four decades in education, recently retired with a higher education expertise in physical education, teacher preparation and coaching education. He's also an avid golfer and therefore the two have met many times.

The published author of "Optimal Sports Performance: Practice Smarter, Think Faster, Play Better" joins the show on 740 The Fan to give us his latest research in applying proper mental techniques on the course, essential to enjoying a good round and posting a good score. We attack major issues such as: Do you ever find your mind wandering during a golf game?