Pre-Zero Sports Talk
Welcome to Pre-Zero Sports Talk, where sports, leadership, faith, community, and clean progress intersect. Hosted by Sid Bensalah, with over 30 years of global sports industry experience, this podcast isn’t about quick fixes or empty talk. It’s a platform for authentic, purpose-driven conversations that go beyond the game to explore how sports can drive positive, actionable change.
Born from a passion for impact, Pre-Zero Sports Talk dives into today’s most pressing themes: performance and well-being, leadership, innovation, coaching, community impact, sustainability, regenerative agriculture, governance, geopolitics, and more. Each episode cuts through the noise and greenwashing, engaging with trailblazers, changemakers, and thought leaders to uncover solutions and inspire new perspectives.
This is a space for real conversations with real people about real issues — stories that challenge norms, break barriers, and spark transformation. Whether you’re an athlete, coach, business leader, or someone who believes in the power of sport to make a difference, there’s a seat at the table for you.
Subscribe now to join a movement that informs, inspires, and empowers. Together, let’s redefine the role of sports in shaping a cleaner, safer, and more connected world — one episode at a time.
Pre-Zero Sports Talk
Fix Your Putting Game with Bob Labbe
In this raw, honest, and wide-ranging conversation, host Sid Bensalah sits down with Bob Labbe, retired engineer and author of Putting by the Numbers, to explore how structure, science, and simplicity can unlock consistency and confidence in your golf game — starting with lag putting.
Bob shares how frustration on the green turned into a 25-year journey that combined engineering logic with real-world results. His method requires no gear, no swing changes — just basic arithmetic, practice, and presence. From technical insights to mindset shifts, this episode goes beyond technique and into what it really takes to be a better golfer.
Whether you're chasing a lower handicap or just tired of three-putts, this episode gives you tools, stories, and a refreshing reminder that progress is possible — at any age.
Timestamps
00:00 – Golf Smarter: Master Lag Putting with Bob Labbe
00:36 – Why putting ruins most golf scores
02:21 – Meet Bob Labbe: Engineer turned golf problem solver
03:15 – From business exit to golf obsession
04:32 – Inventing a method from scratch
06:15 – How math beats guesswork on the green
11:03 – The 25-year road to writing the book
12:37 – Making the science accessible to all golfers
25:33 – Real success stories from everyday players
34:04 – Pre-shot routines and understanding power factor
35:32 – Practice commitment and improvement curve
38:09 – Why this works on any green, anywhere
40:55 – Mindset, confidence, and emotional focus
44:20 – Injuries, aging, and staying in the game
46:38 – What legacy looks like after the game
50:19 – Lightning Round
1:02:23 – Final thoughts and farewell
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