After Rory McIlroy's decision to take a break from Golf - following his US Open collapse - The Sports Agents explore how a unique set of challenges have taken their toll on one of the best players in the world and how elite athletes cope with failure... 2010 Ryder Cup-winning captain & 5-time Major Runner-up Colin Montgomerie joins Gabby & Mark to discuss the extreme psychological test the sport provides and reflects on his own US Open meltdown. Sports Psychologist & Golf performance coach of Jon Adler also reveals the techniques the pros need to master in order to manage pressure situations like a putt to win a major or, as we're in Berlin for the Euros, a penalty shootout! And with Euro 2024 underway, Gabby & Mark celebrate some brilliant early games and some of the amazing scenes created by travelling fans. Executive Producer: Adonis PratsidesProducer: David DombVideo Producer: Sam Trudgill Social Media Editor: Georgia FoxwellTom Hughes is Editor for The News Agents podcast networkVicky Etchells is the Commissioning Editor for Global You can listen to this episode on Alexa - just say "Alexa, ask Global Player to play The Sports Agents".And, the Sports Agents now have merch!

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