Mind Caddie - Improve Your Mental Golf Game
The Mind Caddie Podcast is a golf psychology show hosted by Karl Morris, a leading performance coach for PGA Tour professionals. It focuses on improving the mental game of golf, covering topics like confidence, focus, emotional control, and pressure management. Each episode offers practical strategies and expert insights to help golfers of all levels perform better on the course. The podcast also features conversations with elite players and coaches, sharing real success stories.
Episodes
Stop Fighting Your Golf: Acceptance, The Yips & The Mental Game | Jim Waldron #427
Get a personalised mental game plan with Karl AI. Start Your 7-Day Free Trial Now. https://mindcaddie.app.link/B8OMj7jVv6b Playing better golf starts with accepting bad shots rather than trying to prevent them. In this episode of The Mind Caddie, Karl Morris is joined by golf performance coach Jim Waldron for a deep dive into the mental game of golf, golf psychology, performance under pressure an
The Secret to Lower Scores? Master Your Wedges | Dr. Sasho Mackenzie #426
📖 Get a FREE chapter from the Amazon best-seller Mind Caddie Book: https://web.mindcaddie.golf/ One of the biggest opportunities to lower your golf scores lies between 60 and 140 yards? In this episode of The Mind Caddie, Karl Morris is joined by renowned golf researcher and coach Dr. Sasho Mackenzie to explore the science of wedge play, distance control, practice, feel and skill development. They
Why Your C Game Matters More Than Your A Game – Jared Tendler #425
📖 Get a FREE chapter from the Amazon best-seller Mind Caddie Book: https://bit.ly/4yUqY0Q What if your worst golf could teach you more than your best? In this episode of Mind Caddie, Karl Morris talks to renowned performance psychologist Jared Tendler, author of Everyday Golf Psychology, about pressure, confidence, adaptability and why understanding your C game may be the key to becoming a more co
Why Your Bad Shots Might Be Your Biggest Opportunity - Randy Joyner #424
📖 Get a FREE chapter from the Amazon best-seller Mind Caddie Book: https://bit.ly/4yUqY0Q What if accepting your worst golf could actually help you play your best? Karl Morris is joined by renowned coach Randy Joyner for a fascinating conversation about why golfers — even the very best in the world — need to stop trying to control the game and start embracing what it actually gives them. In this e
Are You Ruining Your Golf Game by Thinking Too Much? Karl Morris Turns the Tables #423
📖 Get a FREE chapter from the Amazon best-seller Mind Caddie Book: https://bit.ly/4yUqY0Q What happens when the interviewer becomes the interviewee? In this special episode of The Mind Caddie, Jim Waldron turns the tables on Karl Morris for a fascinating conversation about Karl's own journey through golf, coaching and the mental game. Karl reveals how a 30-year struggle with his own golf ultimatel
The Golfers Who Get Out of Their Own Way Play Better – Dr. Debbie Crews #422
📖 Get a FREE chapter from the Amazon best-seller Mind Caddie Book: https://bit.ly/4yUqY0Q Your Brain Is Sabotaging Your Golf What if the reason you're not playing your best golf has almost nothing to do with your swing? In this fascinating episode of The Mind Caddie, Karl Morris is joined by renowned golf researcher Dr. Debbie Crews, and what she reveals about the brain could completely change th
"The World's Best Putting Coach' - Phil Kenyon #421
📖 Get a FREE chapter from the Amazon best-seller Mind Caddie Book: https://bit.ly/4yUqY0Q What if one of the quickest ways to lower your scores has almost nothing to do with changing your golf swing? In this episode of The Mind Caddie, Karl Morris is joined by world-renowned putting coach Phil Kenyon, who has worked with many of the very best golfers in the game, including Scottie Scheffler. Karl
Without LEARNING technology becomes ENTERTAINMENT How to BEST use a Launch Monitor with Henri Johnson from FlightScope #420
Can technology really make you a better golfer—or does it simply confirm what you already know? In this fascinating episode of The Mind Caddie, Karl Morris is joined by Henri Johnson, CEO and founder of FlightScope, to explore how launch monitor technology can transform your game when it's used with purpose. Henri shares the remarkable story behind FlightScope's journey, from developing radar syst
How Ryan Fox won The Open - A Coaches View with Karl Morris and Randy Joyner #419
Congratulations to Ryan Fox, winner of this year's Open - So what separates major champions from everyone else? It isn't just talent or technique—it's the quality of their thinking under pressure. Fresh from an unforgettable week at Royal Birkdale, Karl Morris is joined by performance coach Randy Joyner to analyse Ryan Fox's remarkable Open Championship victory. Karl Morris has worked with Ryan fo
Why Rhythm Is the Secret to a Better Golf Swing | Dr Kwon on Biomechanics, Ground Forces & Effortless Power #418
Is the secret to a better golf swing hidden in rhythm rather than technique? In this episode of The Mind Caddie, Karl Morris is joined by renowned golf biomechanist Dr Kwon, whose research into golf swing mechanics and ground reaction forces has influenced coaches and players around the world. Together they explore why so many golfers become trapped by positions and swing thoughts, and why devel
The Hidden Skill That Changes Everything: Awareness, Attention & Better Golf with Jim Waldron #417
What if the biggest improvement in your golf wasn't in your swing—but in your awareness? In this fascinating conversation, Karl Morris welcomes back renowned coach Jim Waldron to explore one of the most overlooked skills in golf: the ability to pay attention. Drawing on decades of coaching experience, neuroscience, mindfulness and performance psychology, Jim explains why awareness is the foundatio
Master Green Reading & Putting Skills: The Zero Break Line, Pace Control & Better Golf with Will Stubbs #416
Karl Morris welcomes Will Stubbs, Head of Performance at Zen Golf, for an in-depth conversation about one of the biggest scoring opportunities in golf—putting. Drawing on the latest research in motor learning, ecological psychology and performance coaching, Will explains why most golfers practise the wrong way and how understanding green reading, pace control and the Zero Break Line can dramatical
Play Better Under Pressure: Karl Morris and Randy Joyner on the Mental Game of Golf #415
What really separates great golfers from the rest? In this episode of The Mind Caddie Podcast, Karl Morris is joined by top coach and former tour player Randy Joyner to unpack the mental and technical lessons from the US Open — and how everyday golfers can use them to play better under pressure. Together, Karl and Randy explore why so many golfers get trapped in overthinking their swing, how elite
Heads-Up Putting: The Secret to Better Pace Control? | Dr Sasho MacKenzie (The Stack System) #414
Are you focusing on the wrong things in your putting? In this fascinating episode of Mind Caddie, I speak with the internationally renowned golf coach, researcher and creator of The Stack System, Dr Sasho MacKenzie, to explore the science of putting performance and why so many golfers struggle to improve on the greens. For years golfers have been told to focus on stroke path, strike location and m
Why You're Practising Too Much Golf (And Thinking Too Hard) | Don Christensen #413
Can you actually play better golf when you have less time to practice? In this episode of The Mind Caddie, performance coach, psychologist, and former Stanford golf team player Don Christensen explains why the answer may be yes. Don combines decades of academic psychology with elite golf experience to reveal why intention, attention, and trust are often more important than technical practice. Draw
Golf Grip Size Explained: The Secret Behind Better Consistency? | John Mazzanoble, CEO of JumboMax Grips #412
Could your golf grip size be the hidden factor affecting your consistency, accuracy, and club speed? In this episode of The Mind Caddie, I sit down with John Mazzanoble, CEO of JumboMax Grips, to explore one of the most overlooked areas of golf performance: grip size. Most golfers spend hours working on their swing mechanics, yet the grip is the only point of contact between you and the club. So w
Richard Zokol: Detaching Emotion From Results | The Mental Game of Golf #411
What if the biggest breakthrough in your golf game had nothing to do with your swing? In this fascinating conversation, former PGA Tour winner Richard Zokol shares the mindset shifts that helped him compete at the highest level — and why reducing emotional attachment to outcome could completely change your relationship with golf. Richard, author of Zokology – Change Your Perspective, Not Your Swin
How Low Can you Go? – David Alexander and Chris Donaldson #410
Today on the Mind Caddie, I'm joined by the hosts of the hugely popular golf podcast How Low Can You Go? — David Alexander and Chris Donaldson. I first met David and Chris at the Mind Caddie seminar at Murrayfield Golf Club, hosted by Jonnie Cliff, and it was immediately clear these two golfers were on a journey. Like so many club golfers, they simply wanted to answer one question: How go
How Music & Rhythm Could Unlock Your Best Golf Swing – Chia Chou #409
On this episode of the Mind Caddie, I speak with internationally renowned pianist, professor and co-creator of the Audio Golf System, Chia Chou. At just 17 years old, Chia faced the challenge of competing with elite pianists despite limited natural talent and formal training. Within four years, he developed a revolutionary approach to learning and performance that helped him win a major internatio
Golf Balance at Address: Why Your Setup Could Be Hurting Your Swing | Tony Greco, Helix Golf #408
Today on The Mind Caddie, I'm joined by Tony Greco from Helix Golf, alongside insights inspired by conversations with Helix co-founders Chris Walkey and Dr Mike Kay, whom I met at the Danish PGA Teaching Summit. If you've been struggling with consistency, poor contact, or feeling like your golf swing requires too much effort, this episode could completely change how you think about movement, setup
Overthinking is Killing Your Golf Game – Dr. Chris Niebauer #407
Are you overthinking your golf game? In this episode of The Mind Caddie, we're joined by Dr Chris Niebauer, author of No Self, No Problem, to explore how your thinking mind may be holding back your performance. We dive into the science and psychology behind overthinking, focus, and mental performance—on and off the course. Dr Niebauer explains why the brain is wired for survival, not success, and
The Secret Engine of the Golf Swing: Ground Reaction Forces Explained – Dr. Scott Lynn #406
What if the real power in your golf swing doesn't come from your arms… but from the ground beneath your feet? In this episode of The Mind Caddie, we're joined by world-renowned golf biomechanics expert Scott Lynn to break down ground reaction forces (GRF) — one of the most misunderstood yet powerful elements in modern golf instruction. If you want more distance, consistency, and control, this conv
Mind Caddie - Improve Your Mental Golf Game
Improve your golf mental game and play your best golf — consistently. Welcome to the Mind Caddie Podcast, the go-to golf psychology podcast for players who want to sharpen their mindset, build confidence, and perform under pressure. Hosted by Karl Morris, Europe's leading performance coach to PGA Tour professionals, this podcast explores the mental skills that separate good golfers from great ones
The Many Secrets of Ben Hogan – Part Two – Jim Waldron #405
Today on The Mind Caddie, we welcome back renowned coach Jim Waldron as we continue our conversation into The Many Secrets of Ben Hogan—following the incredible response to our first conversation. This episode goes far beyond technique. We explore the idea of golf as a rite of passage—from Vision Quest and finding your path, to confronting ego, embracing failure, and developing true self-acceptanc
Stop Thinking, Start Playing Better Golf – The Non-Duality Secret with Katrijn Van Oudheusden | Mind Caddie #404
What if the biggest thing holding your golf back… is your mind? In this fascinating and thought-provoking episode of Mind Caddie, we're joined by author of Seeing No Self, Katrijn Van Oudheusden — and this one goes way beyond your usual golf psychology conversation. Katrijn isn't a golf coach (or even a golfer), but her insights into non-duality, identity, and the illusion of control could complet
Stop Overthinking Your Swing & Play Smarter – Gary Christian (PGA Tour)
Are you overcomplicating your golf game? In this episode of The Mind Caddie, former PGA Tour professional Gary Christian shares powerful insights into why most golfers focus on the wrong things—and how to simplify your approach to play better, more consistent golf. We dive into the biggest distractions holding golfers back, from obsessing over swing mechanics to copying elite players, and reveal w
PGA Tour Winner Derek Ernst: Mindset, Winning a Playoff & Elite Golf Coaching Insights #402
What does it really take to become a PGA Tour winner—and stay at the top of your game? In this episode of The Mind Caddie, we're joined by PGA Tour winner Derek Ernst, now Associate Head Coach at the University of Tennessee, for a deep dive into the mindset, discipline, and decision-making behind elite golf performance. Derek shares powerful insights from his journey—from teaching himself the game
To Heaven and Hell and back – Ian Baker-Finch #401
Today on The Mind Caddie, we're joined by a true legend of the game — Ian Baker-Finch, winner of The Open Championship in 1991. In this fascinating and deeply honest conversation, Ian reflects on his unforgettable victory at Royal Birkdale, including that extraordinary back-nine 28 on Saturday that helped secure his place in golfing history. He also opens up about the emotional highs of winning on
Golf Mental Game Mastery: Lessons From 400 Episodes of The Mind Caddie #400
400 Episodes of the Mind Caddie: The Real Keys to Golf Improvement What could the Mind Caddie do for your golf game this year? Today marks a huge milestone — Episode 400 of the Mind Caddie podcast. Hard to believe that over the past 8 years we've shared hundreds of conversations exploring the mental game of golf, performance psychology, and what it truly takes to improve your game. Have we solved
Golf Warm-Up Secrets with Kiran Mistry - Mobility, Strength & Mental Readiness for Better Golf #399
Today on the podcast we're joined by rising golf fitness coach Kiran Mistry, founder of The Golf Athlete X and one of the fastest-growing voices in golf performance training. We met at the European Teaching Conference in Portugal, and his approach to golf conditioning, movement efficiency, and pre-round preparation immediately stood out. With a large and rapidly growing Instagram following, Kiran
Being able to Deal with WHATEVER the game of golf and life throws at us – Jim Waldron #398
Can a Rite of Passage End Modern Psychological Suffering in Golf? | Golf Psychology & The Mental Game Why do so many golfers struggle with fear, frustration and emotional suffering on the course? In this powerful episode of The Mind Caddie, I'm joined by renowned golf coach and deep thinker Jim Waldron for a fascinating conversation about golf psychology, ego, performance pressure and the concept
The REAL truth about stretching is it useful or useless – Chris Finn from Par4Success #397
On this episode of Mind Caddie, we welcome back leading golf performance expert Chris Finn, founder of Par4Success — one of the top golf fitness and rehabilitation companies in the world. If you want to increase clubhead speed, improve mobility, prevent injury, and finally make lasting changes to your golf swing, this conversation is essential listening. Chris and his team specialise in golf-speci
What everyone FORGETS about their golf game! – Ben Hacker #396
How do you lower your handicap without rebuilding your swing? On this episode of the Mind Caddie Podcast, we're joined by Ben Hacker — co-developer of the Mind Caddie app and a committed club golfer who has significantly reduced his handicap through mastering the golf mental game. We explore why swing changes aren't the answer for most time-pressed golfers, the biggest myths in golf psychology, an
The Role of Dopamine in Fluid Motion – Dr Keith Wallace and Steven Yellin #395
Why do some golf swings stick while others fall apart under pressure? The answer may lie in your brain chemistry. In this episode, we explore the crucial role of neurotransmitters in golf performance, with a special focus on dopamine and motor learning. We're joined by Dr Keith Wallace and Steven Yellin for a fascinating conversation on how the brain learns movement, builds repeatable golf swings,
Mental Resilience: Tools for a Stronger Mind | Matt Caldaroni #394
In today's unpredictable and high-pressure world, mental resilience is no longer optional — it's a vital life skill. In sport, especially golf, resilience is what separates good players from great ones. Bad shots, missed putts, poor rounds and stalled progress are inevitable. The difference is how you respond. On this episode of The Mind Caddie, we're joined by Matt Caldaroni, a performance coach
The MAGIC of just OBSERVING your BREATHING – JS Legare #393
And how it could make a huge difference to the clarity, composure and timing in your game Today we are joined on the show by the outstanding Canadian coach JS Legare JS is a certified Mind Factor coach but also an expert on BREATHWORK We had a fascinating conversation about how we can become more aware of the impact of our breathing on our physiology When our breathing is poor our access to our s
The many secrets of Hogan – A deep dive with Jim Waldron #392
Today on the Mind Caddie we welcome back again my great friend Jim Waldron. We have built this whole podcast around the legendary Ben Hogan. For so long there has been an endless fascination about his golf swing and the supposed 'Hogan Secret' Whilst there may have been some secrets around his incredible swing as we discuss there were also some amazing secrets around the way he played and approach
The Secrets to Transferring your range game to the Golf Course – Will Wu and John Dunigan #391
Today on the Mind Caddie we welcome two great guests in the shape of motor learning experts Will Wu and John Dunigan who have created a wonderful app called 'Practice Coach' We had a fascinating discussion about all things practice and why so many golfers don't transfer their range game to the actual golf course Almost a universal issue with players is they DO NOT transfer their skills The route
The No B.S. Guide to Buying a Better Golf Swing – Lawrie Montague #390
Exposing why golf lessons fail and the smarter path to real, lasting improvement Today we spend time with top coach Lawrie Montague from Australia to discuss his wonderful book The No B.S. Guide to Buying a Better Golf Swing We had a wonderful conversation about Lawrie's views on coaching Why so many people are trying to learn swing as opposed to learning how to PLAY golf How the marketing m
The 'No Thought' State Why your intellect could be holding you back - Dicken Bettinger #389
Today on the Brain Booster we welcome back a wonderful guest in Dicken Bettinger. Dicken completely changed his approach to psychology after meeting Syd Banks and understanding the 'Three Principles' He then spent over twenty years studying with Syd and is now acknowledged as one of the world's leading teachers of the principles. During a very wide ranging conversation we discussed the ideas of Mi
Integrating Mind and Body to Perform – Marcus Bell #388
It is wonderful to welcome back on the podcast my good friend and colleague Marcus Bell from GRF Golf discussing our collaboration on the golf school we did this year at West Hearts We had a wonderful few days combining Motion and Mind We are also set to do another school in 2026 on the 22nd to 24th April On today's show we discuss How movement and motion emerge Asking effective questions to stim
GOLF - The Preciousness of Each Round– Andrew Murray #387
Today on the show I welcome back my great friend and colleague Andrew Murray who I have known for over 30 years. It is also a poignant podcast as we pay tribute to the passing of one of both our friends Denis Durnian who was a terrific player on the European Tour and still holds jointly the incredible record of the lowest 9 hole score in ANY major when he shot an incredible 28 on the front 9 at Ro
What would a Golfing TRANSFORMATION look like for you? – Fred Shoemaker #386
Today on the show we wish a warm welcome back to one of golf's most influential coaches of the last 30 years. Fred Shoemaker. Fred authored the brilliant 'Extraordinary Golf and Extraordinary Putting' He taught the Extraordinary Golf Schools to thousands of golfers over many years and lives in a place that is close to heaven on earth Carmel Valley Ranch in Monterey California His impact on the gam
The Supreme Mental Skill of Acceptance – Jim Waldron #385
It is wonderful to welcome back again onto the show my very good friend Jim Waldron to discuss what I believe to be THE single most important mental skill of all ACCEPTANCE We have had Jim on the show many times before but each time I get him back people say just how much they enjoy our conversations Jim is such a generous man with his time and he brings with him an incredible depth and breadth of
Why do we find SIMPLE golf so difficult? – Jon Sherman and Adam Young #384
On today's show we have a unique combination of two of the game's foremost thinkers and coaches Jon Sherman and Adam Young. They host the fabulous podcast 'The Sweet Spot' which I have been fortunate to be a guest on a few times. Adam Young is the author of the 'Practice Manual' and Jon Sherman is the author of 'Four Foundations of Golf' We had a fabulous conversation about how to REALLY make a di
Why our brain tries to PROTECT us from OUTCOMES but holds us back from life– Dr Raymond Prior #383
Today on the Mind Caddie we welcome back one of our most popular guests and coaches Dr Raymond Prior. Raymond is carving a reputation at the very highest levels of the game as one of the world's best Performance Psychologists His book 'Golf Beneath The Surface' has gained critical acclaim from both players and coaches alike It is an absolute necessity in any players library On today's show we had
Making the most of your Winter Training – Nick Bradley #382
Today on the Mind Caddie we welcome back my good friend and colleague Nick Bradley Nick is one of the top coaches in the game and author of great books such as 'The 7 laws of the Golf Swing' and 'Kinetic Golf' He has coached at the very highest levels of the game with players such as Justin Rose He coaches at the wonderful Knickerbocker Country Club https://www.knickerbocker.cc/golf-instruction/
A journey back to health and fitness – Josh Leyes Par4Success #381
Today on the show we have a personal story of my own attempt to get back to health and fitness. After pretty much living in a gym for the past 30 or so years I had major surgery and then complications which stopped me training or playing for over 3 years With the help of Josh Leyes at Par4Success I have managed slowly to coax my body back into training. Even to be back in the gym at all feels like
Is your THINKING destroying your GAME? – Dr Chris Niebauer #380
The problem with thinking so much and more importantly BELIEVING those thoughts Today on the Mind Caddie we have a really special guest in the shape of Dr Chris Niebauer author of the incredible books 'No Self No Problem' and 'The No Self No Problem Workbook' Chris's work has been a really big influence on my thinking over recent times. He paints a wonderful picture of what Golf and Life could be
From Premiership Football to the Seniors Golf Tour and everything in between!! – Lee Sharpe #379
Today on the Mind Caddie we are joined by former Manchester United star Lee Sharpe to talk about his journey from a top Premiership Footballer to potential player on the European Seniors Golf Tour We had a fascinating conversation about his development of skills as a footballer. Kicking a ball against a wall over and over again to gain skill and control over the football. Going into an environment
Insights from the Ryder Cup – an American view with Randy Joyner #378
Today we are joined on the Mind Caddie with my good friend and top coach Randy Joyner. Randy is one of the very best coaches in the USA His record with junior and college players is outstanding We talk often about the game of golf but I wanted to invite him on to get an American perspective on what happened over those 3 Ryder Cup days in New York state at Bethpage Black His insights will really g
How we can 'Battle Back' from adversity – Mark Shervill #377
On today's show we have a wonderful conversation with Mark Shervill a tremendous coach from the hidden gem that is Lilleshall Golf Club in Shropshire I have known Mark for very many years We first met when he was a PGA Trainee at The Belfry over twenty years ago. Since then he has spent time evolving himself into a really effective coach He spent many days with Nick Middleton from Zen Golf on the
The Mystery of the Yips – Could this be the solution? – Trevor Jones #376
Today on the Mind Caddie we are joined by a great guest in the shape of Trevor Jones. Trevor is a top Mental Performance coach who has done extensive research on the YIPS and more importantly has been finding ways to really make a difference to people who suffer from this debilitating issue. With a couple of esteemed colleagues he has put together a potentially revolutionary program We had a great
Short Game Masterclass – Jim Waldron #375
The way to really make a difference in your scoring in the next 12 months. Don't waste any more of your time chipping incorrectly Today on the show we welcome back my very good friend and colleague Jim Waldron to help you get a really clear view on the short game. In this conversation we expose many of the myths and misconceptions around the short game and give you an excellent pathway to look for
Are your reactions KILLING your golf game? #374
The One, Two, Three System to Better Golf - with YouTube Star Matt Fryer Today on the Mind Caddie we are joined by YouTube star Matt Fryer to discuss his own game and the world of YouTube and where the future lies in terms of golf and instruction Earlier in the year Matt invited me to do some coaching with him on his channel By his own admission he has really struggled with the mental side of
ADHD and Golf - Dr Josephine Perry #373
Why do we have such difficulties in focusing our ATTENTION ? Today on the Mind Caddie we have a brilliant guest Dr Josephine Perry a highly regarded and respected Sports Psychologist and the author of a wonderful book 'ADHD in Sport : Strategies for Success' We had a wonderful conversation about this very misunderstood condition and how a deeper understanding can help both the player and coach
Wicked Smart Golf – Michael Leonard #372
Today on the podcast we are joined by coach Michael Leonard from Wicked Smart Golf We had a fascinating conversation about his life as a golf writer and more recently about as a player and a coach What is WICKED SMART GOLF? Essentially it is a system built around maximising your game without having to actually change your swing We talked about the FIVE PILLARS of GOLF Mental Game Practice Putting
FIT and FLEXIBLE AFTER 50 – The Myths and the TRUTH – Chris Finn #371
Today we welcome back onto the podcast my good friend and colleague Chris Finn from Par4Success who is consistently producing incredible results with clients, especially those over 50. Some of the results as Chris describes on today's show are nothing short of spectacular and above anything else are a great source of hope and inspiration for senior players. As ever we had a fantastic, thought prov
For the Love of Golf – Staying on the Path through joy and frustration #370
Howard Glassman and Tim O'Connor Today on the Mind Caddie we have a very special 3 - way conversation with my good friends from across the pond Howard Glassman and Tim O'Connor who host the wonderful podcast 'Swing Thoughts' which I have been lucky enough to be a guest on many times in the past. We had a fantastic and wide ranging conversation about the evolution of their podcast and the individua
Learning from the Legends – Mark Immelman #369
Today on the Mind Caddie we have a fantastic guest in the shape of Mark Immelman from the world renowned 'On the Mark Podcast' We had a fabulous conversation about the evolution of the show and all of the lessons learned from some of the greats of the game. Mark has published a wonderful book called 'Lessons from the Best' which is a compilation of the very best guests and lessons over the years o
Shooting lower than your age at SIXTY TWO – Brent Rebus #368
What could be POSSIBLE with YOUR game? Today on the show we have a really special guest in the shape of client and good friend Brent Rebus. Brent is a top Senior amateur golfer in Canada who last year achieved the remarkable feat of shooting lower than his age at 62!! Yes, you read that right he shot SIXTY ONE at the age of 62 in a tournament. We had a phenomenal conversation which was both inform
Can hypnosis help with our golfing FEARS? – Paul Salter #367
Paul Salter - known as The Golf Hypnotherapist - is a High-Performance Mindset Coach who leverages hypnosis and powerful subconscious reprogramming techniques to help golfers of all ages and skill levels overcome the mental hazards of their minds so they can shoot lower scores and play to their potential. He has over 15 years of coaching experience working with high performers in various industrie
Your Brain Swings Every Club – Dr Izzy Justice #366
Today we welcome back onto the Mind Caddie Dr Izzy Justice to discuss his new book 'Your Brain Swings Every Club' We had a really fascinating conversation about the role the brain plays in EVERY shot The coach of the future will really have a clear understanding of the role the BRAIN plays in accessing skills We discussed: The dangers in being so distracted The crucial period BEFORE you address t
Developing Self Mastery through EFFECTIVE TRAINING – Jon Wallett #365
Today on the Mind Caddie we are joined by top Performance coach Jon Wallett I have known Jon for many years and have always been really impressed by his approach to getting the very best from his players He has had outstanding results with players at every level but especially in helping young players realise some of their golfing ambitions He has some incredible resources on his website www.elit
The Scottie Scheffler Secret – Randy Joyner #364
Today on the Mind Caddie we are joined again by my great friend from the USA Randy Joyner Randy is a TOP coach who keeps producing outstanding results with players at all levels but especially young college and aspiring tour players He is a Certified Mind Factor coach and has been kind enough to say that the work we have done over the years has had a big influence on his game and his coaching H
I will be happy when …… Karl Morris #363
On today's show, we have a solo run touching on a subject, very dear to my heart, the concept of 'I will be happy when' How we all fall into the trap of putting off our enjoyment of life for for some perceived moment off in the future, when the stars will align everything will come together, and I will be happy ever after as a result of achieving X Y or Z. You can fill in the blanks that may b
Bringing the Mental and Technical Game Together – Markus Westerberg #362
The Golfers SIXTH SENSE On today's show, we have a brilliant conversation with top Swedish PGA professional Marcus Westerberg. Marcus is a good friend of the show I've been previously been on a couple of times in the past to discuss his work. He wrote an absolutely brilliant book called the 'Golfers Sixth Sense.' This book is about a deep understanding of the mind body connection in Golf and how
The Culture of Traditional Coaching and what it is doing for our game – Jim Waldron and Justin Tang #361
Today we have a really special show with two good friends and outstanding coaches Jim Waldron and Justin Tang We had a wonderful conversation about the current CULTURE of golf instruction and what it is ACTUALLY doing for our game. The resulting conversation was outstanding: What are the BELIEFS that need to be challenged to move forward ? The mistake we make in thinking that movement can be chan
The Art and Zen of a truly effective learning environment – Will Stubbs #360
Why your current practice could actually be making you WORSE Today we are joined by a really special guest in the shape of the MD of Zen Golf Will Stubbs We had a fascinating conversation about creating a truly effective learning environment Understanding the dynamic and chaotic environment that is golf and why we need to replicate that in practice Looking a golf as a series of PUZZLES to solve C
What can we all learn from Rory's experience? #359
It was a tournament like no other with incredible drama that put is all through a rollercoaster of emotions as Rory secured the Green Jacket and became a member of that most exclusive club of golf's Grand Slam winners. Yet in the euphoria of the win and the endless post tournament analysis did we all miss something in terms of Rory's response to the win on the final green? Top coach and good frien
What is the essence of COMPETITIVE PRACTICE? – Brent Dale #358
Today on the show we are joined with one of the top PGA coaches in Australia and a good friend of the show Brent Dale Brent is a deep thinker about the game who has his own fantastic podcast called 'Your Golf Performance' with a host of wonderful guests We dive deep into setting up competitive environments to give players the very best chance of making progress with their game. How a competitive e
Beat the Golf Course NOT yourself- Gary Christian #357
Today on the show we have former PGA Tour player Gary Christian who has had a remarkable career as a player, broadcaster and now author of a wonderful book called 'Beat the golf course not yourself' During out time together Gary went into some phenomenal detail about how his career as a player turned around when he seriously began to work on and explore the mental game It is inspirational how he
The State of Coaching Today – Kendal McWade #356
Could you look at the game from a different perspective? Today we welcome back a very great friend and colleague Kendal Mcwade from Instinctive Golf Kendal has had a huge impact on my own coaching as well as many other players and coaches. He has been a pioneer in exploring the nature of learning We had the chance to look deeply into the nature of learning and how we try to develop in the game of
What Rory taught us all at the Masters – Karl Morris #355
How joining the most elite golf club of all gives us all inspiration to 'Stay in the Game' Do you watch this year's US Masters?What was the rollercoaster of emotions like for you? It was an incredible spectacle that has left a deep impression on us all. As Rory joins the most elite of clubs what can we all dissect and learn from the once in a lifetime achievement? Today Karl gives his reflections
Unlearn your Anxiety – Dr Howard Schubiner #354
Why pain is actually in the BRAIN and how we LEARN to be anxious Today on the Mind Caddie we have a really distinguished guest in the shape of Dr Howard Schubiner He is an internist and the director of the Mind Body Medicine Center at Ascension Providence Hospital in Southfield, Michigan. Dr. Schubiner is a Clinical Professor at the Michigan State University College of Human Medicine and is a fell
Why practice needs to be FUN and the MAGIC of the Low Point– Andreas Kali #353
On today's show we have a special coach in the shape of Denmark's Andreas Kali who has overseen the development of numerous top players in Denmark. Due to his incredible results with so many players he has become one of the hottest coaches in golf We had a really wonderful conversation about the philosophy behind the success he has been getting in Denmark In particular about the development of the
The Big Picture of Mind Coaching – Jim Waldron #352
What will ACTUALLY make a difference to your golf and life Today on the Mind Caddie we welcome back my good friend and colleague Jim Waldron. This is a recording of a live presentation Jim gave to the Mind Factor coaches Jim is an outstanding coach with an absolute wealth of experience. This seminar is for the really dedicated coach or player. There are some challenging concepts in here that have
The Quest for 180mph Ball Speed – Cordie Walker #351
Today we are joined on the show by Cordie Walker from GolfWell Cordie Walker spends time with the most interesting players, coaches, and researchers in the golf industry to discover what the best are doing in their game. The content and information he puts out is absolutely brilliant. On today's show we discuss his fascinating journey to get to 180mph ball speed. The conversation is packed full of
Deepening your level of ACCEPTANCE – Raymond Prior PhD #350
The ultimate mental game skill Today on the Mind Caddie we welcome back my good friend and colleague Dr Raymond Prior. Raymond is one of the top performance consultants in the world. He works with some of the very best golfers in the world on the PGA Tour as well as athletes from many other sports and also actors and entertainers. He is the author of a wonderful book 'Golf Beneath the surface' We
Roll it with PURE pace on the greens – with Lee Sullivan #349
Today on the Mind Caddie we are joined by top putting coach Lee Sullivan. Lee is building a great reputation for himself working with players at all levels but more notable recently with tour players. He has worked with and alongside Phil Kenyon and Mike Kanski for many years at their world renowned putting studio in Formby We had a great conversation about his evolution as a coach We talk about
