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EconTalk · May 4, 2026 · 59m 45s

Golfing Alone (with Gary Belsky)

Gary Belsky and host Russ Roberts discuss how golfing alone transforms the game into a unique experience. Unlike playing with others, solo golf can induce flow, foster physical mastery, and deepen self-awareness. They explore what golf reveals about character and why even non-golfers might appreciate its solo version for the life lessons it offers.

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Highlights

Solo golf creates flow, mastery, and self-awareness
Golfing alone removes social pressure and distraction, enabling a flow state that builds physical skill and deeper self-knowledge.
Golf reveals character through repeated tests of honesty and composure
The sport forces you to confront your own standards, because only you know whether you counted every stroke or controlled your temper.

Editorial

Even non-golfers can appreciate the solo version's life lessons
The episode makes a case that the meditative, self-reliant qualities of golfing alone offer insights applicable far beyond the fairway.
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