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Jim Waldron

Golf coach and thinker specializing in golf psychology, mental resilience, and the yips, known for Balance Point Golf and work integrating Buddhist principles and rites of passage into performance coaching.

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27 snips
Apr 2, 2024 • 56min

Episode 27: Jim Waldron

Jim Waldron, known as the "Yips Whisperer," is a nationally acclaimed golf instructor and mental game coach. In this dynamic conversation, he explores the vital mind/body connection in golf, shedding light on overcoming the 'yips' and enhancing mental focus. Jim shares insights from his journey with meditation and sensory deprivation, alongside Ben Hogan's teachings on balance and swing mechanics. He emphasizes the importance of mindfulness, encouraging golfers to shift their attention to the external environment and embrace a holistic approach to improvement.
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20 snips
Mar 28, 2025 • 1h 7min

The Big Picture of Mind Coaching – Jim Waldron #352

Jim Waldron, an outstanding golf coach renowned for helping players overcome the yips, shares transformative insights in this engaging discussion. He emphasizes the dangers of excessive internal focus, advocating for a sensory approach to enhance performance. Jim highlights the importance of distinguishing between internal thoughts and external experience while practicing. He critiques traditional coaching models, suggesting that unconscious movement patterns and tailored focal points are crucial for success on the course, ultimately fostering a mindset of curiosity and acceptance.
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17 snips
Feb 27, 2026 • 60min

Being able to Deal with WHATEVER the game of golf and life throws at us – Jim Waldron #398

Jim Waldron, golf coach and thinker who blends golf psychology with Buddhist ideas, explores rites of passage and mental resilience. He discusses why fear and score-protection cause suffering. Short, deliberate challenges and exposure can reduce shame and calm the amygdala. Practical drills, letting go of outcome and accepting impermanence are covered in concise, provocative conversation.
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15 snips
Jul 1, 2025 • 1h 13min

245: Jim Waldron - Guaranteed Yips Cure, Radical Acceptance, Willingness to Suffer, and Eliminating Fear

Jim Waldron, a nationally acclaimed golf professional and mental game coach with a staggering 94% success rate in curing the yips, shares invaluable insights. He breaks down the psychological aspects of the yips and introduces the 'Two Minds Theory.' Jim emphasizes the importance of radical acceptance and sheds light on how identity impacts performance. Listeners will discover techniques for emotional regulation, the significance of a solid pre-shot routine, and the power of confronting discomfort as a pathway to resilience in both golf and life.
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8 snips
May 10, 2024 • 1h 15min

More on the Yips – Jim Waldron #308

Jim Waldron, a renowned golf coach and expert on the psychology of the yips, returns to share profound insights on overcoming this common issue in golf. He examines why the yips are on the rise, attributing it to an overload of technical input and the danger of binary thinking in chipping. Waldron illustrates the unconscious causes of the yips and emphasizes the importance of decoupling self-worth from performance. He discusses using golf as a transformative tool, encouraging players to embrace failure, regain joy, and foster genuine connection.

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