When It Counts is a conversation about competitive golf—what shows up under pressure, and what actually matters when you’re playing for something. Hosted by Richard Christensen and Steve Nelson, the show explores competition, preparation, and perspective through experience, not hype.
When It Counts
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Podcast Overview
When It Counts is a conversation about competitive golf—what shows up under pressure, and what actually matters when you’re playing for something. Hosted by Richard Christensen and Steve Nelson, the show explores competition, preparation, and perspective through experience, not hype.
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Publishing Since
2/12/2026
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Recent Episodes
May 21, 2026
When It Didn’t Go as Planned: Lessons from the Tournament
<p>You prepare. You put in the work. You expect to compete.</p><p>And then… it doesn’t go as planned.</p><p>In this episode, Richard breaks down his recent tournament rounds at Spanish Oaks—the highs, the mistakes, and the moments that changed everything. From a brutal opening hole to equipment decisions, mental battles, and course management under pressure, this is an honest look at what really happens when you step into competition.</p><p>This isn’t about perfect golf—it’s about how quickly you recover, the decisions you make when things go wrong, and what it actually takes to stay in the round.</p><p>If you’ve ever struggled to translate your game to competition, this episode will hit home.</p>
April 22, 2026
Why Rory Won the Masters — And Why Everyone Else Didn’t
<p>Winning the Masters isn’t about playing perfect golf—and this year proved it.</p><p>In this episode, Richard Christensen and Steve Nelson break down the final round and uncover what really decided the tournament. From Rory McIlroy’s early double bogey to the missed opportunities from players like Scottie Scheffler, Justin Rose, and Cameron Young, this wasn’t a story of perfect swings—it was a story of decision-making under pressure.</p><p>They walk through the key moments that shifted momentum, the sequences that cost players the tournament, and the mindset that allowed Rory to separate himself when it mattered most.</p><p>If you’ve ever wondered why some players close… and others don’t—this episode breaks it down.</p><p>Because in the end, it’s not about avoiding mistakes.<br>It’s about what you do next.</p>
April 8, 2026
Masters Memories: The Moments That Stay With You
<p>There are tournaments you watch… and then there’s The Masters.</p><p>In this episode of When It Counts, Richard and Steve take a step back from analysis and predictions to talk about what makes Augusta National and The Masters Tournament so memorable.</p><p>Steve shares what it’s like to be on the grounds at Augusta—where to watch, what you can’t see on TV, and why the course is even more dramatic in person. Together, they revisit the shots, players, and moments that have stayed with them over the years, and reflect on the traditions that make this tournament unlike any other.</p><p>Because The Masters isn’t just a tournament—it’s a collection of memories that stays with you long after the final putt drops.</p>
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