Getty Nicolas Echavarria of Colombia plays a shot during a practice round prior to The 153rd Open Championship at Royal Portrush Golf Club on July 16, 2025. In a brief but powerful moment, PGA Tour pro Nicolás Echavarría shared advice from his sports psychologist that cut deeper than any swing tip: “Speak to yourself the way you’d speak to your best friend–be your best friend.” The simple wisdom went viral on X, resonating far beyond tour circles. It’s a statement meant to recalibrate how