The Scratch Golfer's Mindset Podcast - Hypnotherapy and Mindset Coaching for High-Performers

Whether you're trying to gain proficiency in the golf swing or speaking another language, there are four distinct stages you'll progress through as you ascend from beginner to master. The challenge most face, however, is the overwhelming amount of frustration and impatience they experience early on, which dissuades them from putting in the right type of work necessary to hone that skill. In today's episode, I'll introduce you to the Conscious Competence Model of Adult Learning, which describes your progression when acquiring new skills or knowledge. I'll help you understand your emotional and mental state in each phase and the hurdles you'll face before reaching the highly desirable level of unconscious competence. I'll detail this framework through the lens of golf and offer solutions and strategies to expedite your learning so you can play better golf. Start listening. P.S. Curious about how hypnosis can help you shoot more pars than bogeys? Learn more about what hypnosis is and is not, how it works, and how it can help you get unstuck from the proverbial bunker of poor performance. Learn more here. Key Quotes: "There's a limit to how much your conscious mind can think about and process at a given time." "This is valuable because when you have this awareness as to where you are in your learning journey, you can better set expectations and better prioritize time, energy, effort, emotion, and finances to help prioritize what matters most to get you to the next stage in that journey." "If you can keep your head down, remain emotionally resilient and focused on the process, not the outcome or the results, you can make leaps and bounds of progress above and beyond your peers in record time, simply because you've remained committed, open-minded, and mentally tough to weather the expected and unexpected challenges that come with trying to tackle this long list of what you do not yet know." "The biggest hurdle you now face is turning off the thinking mind and allowing yourself to fall into that state of intuition, allowing your unconscious mind to take over." Subscribe to the More Pars Than Bogeys Newsletter. This newsletter helps double-digit golfers overcome the emotional and mental hazards of their minds so that they can shoot more pars than bogeys. Each week, I'll provide insights, principles, and strategies to help you deter distractions, find your focus, manage your emotions, and cultivate boundless confidence so that you can play to your potential. Subscribe now. Are you curious to learn how hypnosis can help you shoot lower scores? Snag my free hypnosis audio recording today to help you play your best round tomorrow. Download it here. Join our free and growing community of serious golfers striving to shoot more pars than bogeys. More Pars Than Bogeys Facebook Group. For all things 1:1 Mental Game Coaching, Group Mental Game Coaching, and Speaking, visit me here: www.golfmindsetcoaching.com. For feedback, questions, or to take me out for a round of golf, shoot me an email or connect with me on social media: Instagram: @paulsaltercoaching Twitter: @parsoverbogeys LinkedIn: Paul Salter Coaching Time Stamps: 00:00 Introduction and Mention of Hypnotherapy in Golf 02:47 Paul Salter's Journey and Breaking 100 06:03 Understanding the Conscious Competence Learning Model 10:42 The Challenge of Conscious Competence 24:24 The Role of Mindset Coaching and Hypnotherapy 26:34 Conclusion and Call to Action

Meet Matt Stilwell, a Mindset Coach and host of the Positive Golf Mindset Podcast, who helps people from all walks of life understand and overcome their biggest challenges. Matt, an avid golfer, works specifically with golfers who struggle with adapting the growth mindset, default positivity, and emotional resiliency needed to play their best golf. In today's episode, Matt shares insights into cultivating a positive mindset to shoot lower scores. He offers tangible tactics to help you defuse your default negativity and shares the common challenges his golfers face - and solutions to overcome them. Start listening. Subscribe to the More Pars Than Bogeys Newsletter. This newsletter helps double-digit golfers overcome the emotional and mental hazards of their minds so that they can shoot more pars than bogeys. Each week, I'll provide insights, principles, and strategies to help you deter distractions, find your focus, manage your emotions, and cultivate boundless confidence so that you can play to your potential. Subscribe now. Key Quotes: "Golf is a beautiful mirror of who you are as an individual." "It's amazing how effortless it feels when I stop thinking and I just surrender." "By allowing them to perceive the act of surrender as a choice, they still feel they're in control." "If you can turn that thinking round earlier in the round and you can realize it earlier in the round, if you've been nasty to yourself on the second, the quicker you can trigger that, ah, that's what Matt was talking to me about." More About Matt Stilwell Matt is a Mindset and ICF accredited Intuitive Coach who helps people from all walks of life understand and overcome their biggest challenges. He helps his clients identify obstacles and co-create a plan to unlock their full potential. Matt works with businesses to help develop high-performing teams, individuals on a 1-2-1 life transformational basis, and golfers who want to build a better mental game. To help you create a positive golf mindset, you can check out Matt's podcast right here, The Positive Golf Mindset, where he demonstrates the powerful life lessons to be found on the golf course and vice versa. Visit Matt's website here. Instagram - @mattstilwellcoaching Tik Tok - @mattstilwellcoaching Join our free and growing community of serious golfers striving to shoot more pars than bogeys. More Pars Than Bogeys Facebook Group. For all things 1:1 Mental Game Coaching, Group Mental Game Coaching, and Speaking, visit me here: www.golfmindsetcoaching.com. For feedback, questions, or to take me out for a round of golf, shoot me an email or connect with me on social media: Instagram: @paulsaltercoaching Twitter: @paulsaltercoach LinkedIn: Paul Salter Coaching

The expectation each time you step on the course is to play your best and shoot more pars than bogeys, right? Expecting to play your best is the goal; however, your best differs day-to-day based on numerous variables. A critical mistake I see many golfers make is setting rigid expectations that are incongruent and unrealistic with reality. The result? It's a miserable experience of frustration, anger, envy, and poor performance. In today's episode, I'll help you understand how a large space between expectation and reality may hold you back from shooting lower scores. I'll offer tangible examples to help you clarify a more appropriate, fluid expectation and how to close the gap so you can play better golf. Start listening. P.S. I'm getting great feedback on this recent issue of the More Pars Than Bogeys Newsletter, which digs into cultivating the emotional resiliency necessary to shoot more pars than bogeys. Check it out here. Key Quotes: "It's the space between expectation and reality that is responsible for you remaining stuck in a downward spiral of negative self-talk." "Golf is not a game of perfect." "Your false expectations are keeping you stuck in a state of anger, frustration, and envy." Subscribe to the More Pars Than Bogeys Newsletter. This newsletter helps double-digit golfers overcome the emotional and mental hazards of their minds so that they can shoot more pars than bogeys. Each week, I'll provide insights, principles, and strategies to help you deter distractions, find your focus, manage your emotions, and cultivate boundless confidence so that you can play to your potential. Subscribe now. Are you curious to learn how hypnosis can help you shoot lower scores? Snag my free hypnosis audio recording today to help you play your best round tomorrow. Download it here. Join our free and growing community of serious golfers striving to shoot more pars than bogeys. More Pars Than Bogeys Facebook Group. For all things 1:1 Mental Game Coaching, Group Mental Game Coaching, and Speaking, visit me here: www.golfmindsetcoaching.com. For feedback, questions, or to take me out for a round of golf, shoot me an email or connect with me on social media: Instagram: @paulsaltercoaching Twitter: @paulsaltercoach LinkedIn: Paul Salter Coaching Time Stamps: 00:00 Introduction and Newsletter Announcement 01:29 Golf as a Mirror of Life 04:54 Personal Golf Experience and Setting Expectations 08:25 The Gap Between Expectations and Reality 14:14 Consistency in Practice and Play 21:48 Narrowing the Gap: Staying Motivated and Focused 22:40 Conclusion and Call to Action

Meet Bryan Taylor - founder of Leaderboards of America, handicap golfer, multi-tournament winner, and someone who truly strives to reach his potential - while lifting up those around him - every single day. Bryan didn't start playing golf until the age of 30 - seriously! And since, he's been on a path of greatness, including having won multiple tournaments and accumulating some wickedly low scores along the way. In today's conversation, we go inside the mind of Bryan to learn his take on the important of practice - and how to practice right - as well as how he implements a pre-round and pre-shot routine. Bryan's relationship toward improvement and dedication to learning about himself through the game of golf is nothing short of incredible. Start listening. *** Subscribe to the More Pars Than Bogeys Newsletter. This newsletter helps double-digit golfers overcome the emotional and mental hazards of their minds so that they can shoot more pars than bogeys. Each week, I'll provide insights, principles, and strategies to help you deter distractions, find your focus, manage your emotions, and cultivate boundless confidence so that you can play to your potential. Subscribe now. *** Key Quotes: "Recognize that there is always room for improvement in golf and strive to constantly get better." "Find ways to make practice more efficient and effective, such as visualizing shots and creating a practice course in your mind." "Quality practice is more important than quantity. Focus on specific areas of improvement and be conscious of your practice." "Reflect on your rounds and focus on the positives. Give yourself credit for the good shots and learn from the mistakes." "Take time to emotionally offload after a round and be present with your family and loved ones." Leaderboards of America (LBA) is a leader in innovative and effective visual marketing solutions with a focus on point-of presence sponsorships at golf venues. Years of extensive experience in the creation and construction of leaderboards and leaderboard sponsorships allows LBA to develop, design and deliver unique and impactful branding solutions that deliver real results for all types of businesses and organizations. Join our free and growing community of serious golfers chasing scratch: The (Aspiring) Scratch Golfer's Society. For all things 1:1 Mental Game Coaching, Group Mental Game Coaching, and Speaking, visit me here: www.golfmindsetcoaching.com. For feedback, questions, or to take me out for a round of golf, shoot me an email or connect with me on social media: Instagram: @paulsaltercoaching Twitter: @paulsaltercoach LinkedIn: Paul Salter Coaching Time Stamps: 00:00 Introduction and Golf Journey 08:30 The Power of Quality Practice 15:47 Maintaining a Balanced Mindset 25:46 Reflecting on Rounds and Believing in Your Ability 30:06 Constantly Striving for Improvement

Golf is a game of emotional regulation. If you cannot manage the accumulated emotions - from anger and envy to excitement and joy - then you'll continue to shoot subpar scores relative to your potential. In today's episode, you'll learn what emotion is, why you feel tension or tightness when experiencing an emotional reaction, and a simple, effective strategy to begin emotionally off-gassing during your rounds to remain locked into your flow state. Start listening. *** Subscribe to the More Pars Than Bogeys Newsletter. This newsletter helps double-digit golfers overcome the emotional and mental hazards of their minds so that they can shoot more pars than bogeys. Each week, I'll provide insights, principles, and strategies to help you deter distractions, find your focus, manage your emotions, and cultivate boundless confidence so that you can play to your potential. Subscribe now. *** Key Quotes: "Emotional mastery is imperative if you wish to shoot more pars than bogeys." "You're not going to immediately salvage or fix the deep-rooted emotional problem by taking a couple extra hundred swings after a subpar round." "You've got to learn to better manage, regulate, identify, control your emotions." Join our free and growing community of serious golfers striving to shoot more pars than bogeys. More Pars Than Bogeys Facebook Group. *** For all things 1:1 Mental Game Coaching, Group Mental Game Coaching, and Speaking, visit me here: www.golfmindsetcoaching.com. For feedback, questions, or to take me out for a round of golf, shoot me an email or connect with me on social media: Instagram: @paulsaltercoaching Twitter: @paulsaltercoach LinkedIn: Paul Salter Coaching Time Stamps 00:00: Introducing the More Pars Than Bogeys Newsletter 02:06: The Importance of Emotional Mastery in Golf 04:08: The Impact of Unaddressed Emotions on Performance 09:51: The Rapid Reset Breath: A Strategy for Emotional Regulation 16:28: Read the More Pars Than Bogeys Newsletter for Valuable Insights

Meet Matt Doud, former caddie at Pebble Beach Golf Club in Carmel, CA, sub-five handicap golfer, and a Business Made Simple Coach in the Kansas City Metro Area. In today's episode, we go inside the mind of Matt to unpack the insights and learning lessons he gleaned from caddying for all of these years. You'll learn about the critical mistakes most golfers make when it comes to course management, as well as how impactful errors in club selection can be. Gulp - the latter one hit home for me. We also discuss the mental approach necessary for a solid and consistent pre-shot routine, the role of identity in shaping who you are as a golfer (and the habits associated), and what you can do to find greater ease letting the past shot go as you focus on the present shot. Start listening. *** Subscribe to the More Pars Than Bogeys Newsletter. This newsletter helps double-digit golfers overcome the emotional and mental hazards of their minds so that they can shoot more pars than bogeys. Each week, I'll provide insights, principles, and strategies to help you deter distractions, find your focus, manage your emotions, and cultivate boundless confidence so that you can play to your potential. Subscribe now. *** Key Quotes: "Okay, you get 10 seconds to feel how you want to feel about that shot. And then you have got to let the fucking thing go." "If you wonder why you're stuck shooting low nineties or high eighties and you aspire to shoot scratch, here's an easy way to likely shave off quite a few strokes without affecting your swing or even talking about pre-shot post-shot routines or anything. It's just simple course management." "Accept the outcome of that shot no matter what it was - immediately accept a shot mentally and emotionally and then start the routine over for the next one." More About Matt Doud Matt Doud, a certified Business Made Simple coach, is an early-stage Co-founder and Fractional COO based in the Kansas City Metro Area. Having discovered his passion for advising and coaching during his time as a caddie at Pebble Beach Golf Club in Carmel, CA, Matt pursued opportunities to utilize these skills professionally. He began by leveraging his Economics and Business degree from Westmont College as a financial advisor in Portland, OR, before co-founding Pre-Approve Me, a residential mortgage software company, in 2013, where he served as COO. Connect with Matt here. Join our free and growing community of serious golfers chasing scratch: The (Aspiring) Scratch Golfer's Society. For all things 1:1 Mental Game Coaching, Group Mental Game Coaching, and Speaking, visit me here: www.golfmindsetcoaching.com. For feedback, questions, or to take me out for a round of golf, shoot me an email or connect with me on social media: Instagram: @paulsaltercoaching Twitter: @paulsaltercoach LinkedIn: Paul Salter Coaching Time Stamps: 00:00 Introduction and Overview 13:46 Matt's Golf Journey and Caddying at Pebble Beach 19:48 Managing the Margin of Error in Club Selection 21:35 Choosing the Right Shot on Hole 11 at Spyglass Hill 26:31 Handling Tournament Pressure with Trust and Decisiveness 32:23 The Impact of Practicing the Short Game 36:10 Separating Self-Worth from Golf Scores 40:33 Combining Golf and Business Coaching

At some point, it's no longer a swing problem holding you back from shooting lower scores. It's a mindset problem. Many golfers I work with are hesitant to admit that emotional and mental hazards of their mind are, in fact, present in their game. And, if they are humble enough to admit it on their own, they often think self-talk and logic are enough to defuse the anger, frustration, tension, and inability to maintain focus that plagues their round. Sure, that may work - at a snail's pace (if at all). But it will never get to the core of what's really catalyzing the collection of sabotaging behaviors keeping you stuck in the proverbial bunker of performance. If you want to experience rapid, effective change in how you manage emotions and maintain a confident, calm, and focused demeanor on the course, hypnosis is your answer. In today's episode, I'll first discuss what hypnosis is not, before detailing what it is, how it works, and how it can help you shoot lower scores. Start listening. > > > P.S. If you're interested in learning more about how mindset coaching and hypnotherapy can help you get unstuck from the proverbial bunker of poor performance on the course and off the course, click here to schedule a coaching discovery call with me. Subscribe to the More Pars Than Bogeys Newsletter. This newsletter helps double-digit golfers overcome the emotional and mental hazards of their minds so that they can shoot more pars than bogeys. Each week, I'll provide insights, principles, and strategies to help you deter distractions, find your focus, manage your emotions, and cultivate boundless confidence so that you can play to your potential. Subscribe now. *** Want more detail and examples of how hypnosis is helping my clients shoot lower scores AND a free recorded hypnosis audio to help you play better? Grab both of these free resources here.* Key Quotes: "Hypnosis is a powerful tool for transformation that can change the reality and the trajectory of your life really fast." "When you're in this hypnotic state, you bypass all of that noise, negativity and nonsense." "Your brain's ability to adapt, change, rewire, form new neural pathways and connections as you accumulate new experiences and learn new information." "The subconscious mind influences 95% of behavior, and hypnosis provides a shortcut to accessing and transforming it." "Hypnosis allows golfers to bypass the critical judgmental voice of the conscious mind and directly connect with their subconscious, leading to rapid change and improved performance." For all things 1:1 Mental Game Coaching, Group Mental Game Coaching, and Speaking, visit me here: www.golfmindsetcoaching.com. For feedback, questions, or to take me out for a round of golf, shoot me an email or connect with me on social media: Instagram: @scratchgolfermindset Twitter: @paulsaltercoach LinkedIn: Paul Salter Coaching

Meet Luke Barton, the Business Development Director for 360IT Partners who has a sub-four handicap. Luke's golf journey began by grabbing a bag of clubs that was left out with his neighbor's trash. It was this curiosity that sparked an incredible rise in his skill and a drop in his score as he began to play the game of golf. And, just last week, Luke carded his lowest score ever - a 69 at one of his local courses in Virginia Beach. In today's episode, we go inside the mind of Luke to learn and unpack the value he places in continuing to improve his mental game. Specifically, Luke digs into the importance of curiosity and preparation in course management strategy, and discusses the role of what we inevitably refer to as Big Driver Energy (BDE) and the ego off the tee box. He also highlights major mental game and physical game changes that helped him move from a high 80s player to a consistent low 70s player. Start Listening. *** Subscribe to the More Pars Than Bogeys Newsletter. This newsletter helps double-digit golfers overcome the emotional and mental hazards of their minds so that they can shoot more pars than bogeys. Each week, I'll provide insights, principles, and strategies to help you deter distractions, find your focus, manage your emotions, and cultivate boundless confidence so that you can play to your potential. Subscribe now. *** Key Quotes: "Investing in the mental game is crucial for success in golf." "Balancing ego and strategy is important to avoid counterproductive outcomes." "Curiosity and course management can greatly impact decision-making on the course." "Getting fitted for equipment can make a wildly large difference." Learn more about Luke and his work at 360IT Partners. Join our free and growing community of serious golfers chasing scratch: The (Aspiring) Scratch Golfer's Society. For all things 1:1 Mental Game Coaching, Group Mental Game Coaching, and Speaking, visit me here: www.golfmindsetcoaching.com. Subscribe to the Weekly Scratch Golfer's Playbook: Every Saturday morning, you'll get proven, actionable insight to overcome the emotional and mental hazards keeping you stuck in the proverbial bunker of poor performance - in less than 5 minutes. https://golfmindsetcoaching.com/scratch-golfers-playbook/ For feedback, questions, or to take me out for a round of golf, shoot me an email or connect with me on social media: Instagram: @scratchgolfermindset Twitter: @paulsaltercoach LinkedIn: Paul Salter Coaching Time Stamps: 00:00 Introduction and Warm-Up 03:03 Investing in the Mental Game 07:53 Balancing Ego and Strategy 11:43 Curiosity and Course Management 15:37 Taking Inventory: Physical and Mental State 23:37 Managing Pressure and Performing Well in Tournaments 26:15 Course Management and Strategy for Better Results 35:08 The Power of Asking for Help and Being Self-Aware 37:23 Cultivating a Calm and Focused Mindset for Better Golf Performance

Dr. Trevor Hirsch is a Titleist Performance Institute Medical Level 2 Certified Physical Therapist, Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, and Owner of Empower U PT & Performance, which specializes in adding years and yards to golfer's games. In today's episode, we go inside the mind of Dr. Hirsch to learn more about the value of an off-the-course exercise regimen, as well as the specific types of exercises, movements, and muscle groups that should be prioritized to shoot lower scores consistently. We discuss injury prevention, specific exercises you should be doing (and not doing) to add years and yards to your game, the difference between mobility and flexibility work, the overlooked importance of the glute in your golf swing, and much more. Start listening! *** Subscribe to the More Pars Than Bogeys Newsletter. This newsletter helps double-digit golfers overcome the emotional and mental hazards of their minds so that they can shoot more pars than bogeys. Each week, I'll provide insights, principles, and strategies to help you deter distractions, find your focus, manage your emotions, and cultivate boundless confidence so that you can play to your potential. Subscribe now. *** Key Quotes: "The number one mistake golfers make is not exercising outside of golf. Golfers need to be athletes and work on strength and mobility." "Golf is a game you can play your entire life, but many golfers neglect exercise and don't view themselves as athletes." "The glutes and the core are the most active muscle groups in the golf swing." "Optimizing health through stress management, sleep, nutrition, and exercise is crucial for golfers." About Dr. Trevor Hirsch Dr. Trevor Hirsch founded Empower U PT & Performance in 2019 where they specialize in adding years and yards to golfer's games. He received his Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science from Salisbury University and his Doctor of Physical Therapy from the University of Maryland Eastern Shore. He is Titleist Performance Institute Medical Level 2 certified and a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist. Empower U's mission is to empower active people to be their healthiest selves so they can perform their life's passions at the highest levels. Their vision is to build the optimal environment where passionate clinicians and clients can be their best selves while achieving their individual goals Learn More: https://empoweruptp.com/ Instagram Facebook YoutTube Join our free and growing community of serious golfers chasing scratch: The (Aspiring) Scratch Golfer's Society. For all things 1:1 Mental Game Coaching, Group Mental Game Coaching, and Speaking, visit me here: www.golfmindsetcoaching.com. Subscribe to the Weekly Scratch Golfer's Playbook: Every Saturday morning, you'll get proven, actionable insight to overcome the emotional and mental hazards keeping you stuck in the proverbial bunker of poor performance - in less than 5 minutes. https://golfmindsetcoaching.com/scratch-golfers-playbook/ For feedback, questions, or to take me out for a round of golf, shoot me an email or connect with me on social media: Instagram: @scratchgolfermindset Twitter: @paulsaltercoach LinkedIn: Paul Salter Coaching Time Stamps: 00:00 Introduction and Background 03:10 The Importance of Physical Fitness for Golfers 08:48 Common Mistakes in Golfers' Exercise Routines 11:25 Customizing an Exercise Program for Golfers 14:35 Differentiating Off-Season and In-Season Training 21:14 Working with a Fitness Professional to Improve Golf Performance 23:17 Core and Glute Strength 27:11 Comprehensive Training Approach 32:43 Optimizing Health 36:14 Specific Exercises 39:19 The Value of a Team

If you've ever readied yourself for a shot by executing your entire pre-shot routine, yet, felt that at the last moment, something was "off," yet, hit the shot anyway… You are guilty of the anyway shot. And, this shot may be costing you as many as 6 - 10 (or more strokes) per round! In today's episode, I detail the anyway shot: what it is, why it happens, how it effects your game, and actionable steps you can take to do it less often. I also update you on the next round of nine holes I played, my continued swing progress, and where in the game of golf I feel I'm making strong strides. Start Listening. *** Subscribe to the More Pars Than Bogeys Newsletter. This newsletter helps double-digit golfers overcome the emotional and mental hazards of their minds so that they can shoot more pars than bogeys. Each week, I'll provide insights, principles, and strategies to help you deter distractions, find your focus, manage your emotions, and cultivate boundless confidence so that you can play to your potential. Subscribe now. *** Noteworthy Sound Bites: "An anyway shot is any particular situation you find yourself in where you know that something is off. Something is not quite right, almost as if there is a crack in your metaphorical pre-shot routine armor. Yet, you hit the shot anyway." "My estimate is you might hit at least five to 10 anyway shots throughout an entire 18-hole round. That could be five to 10 different strokes you could potentially save if you gather the courage, awareness, and composure to back off the ball any time something doesn't feel right." "Can we identify a theme, trend, or pattern? Does it occur in particular situations where you have a lie that you haven't worked on much? Anytime you're hitting a shot where there's doubt, uncertainty, second-guessing, or just a general, 'I have no clue,' it's just an opportunity to make a note during your round on what you need to study and focus on away from the course." Time Stamps: 00:00 - Introduction to the Anyway Swing 07:17 - The Cost of Anyway Shots 10:46 - Identifying Areas of Improvement 13:09 - Emotional Regulation and Pressure Management 15:57 - Overcoming the Fear of Judgment and Rejection Join our free and growing community of serious golfers chasing scratch: The (Aspiring) Scratch Golfer's Society. For all things 1:1 Mental Game Coaching, Group Mental Game Coaching, and Speaking, visit me here: www.golfmindsetcoaching.com. Subscribe to the Weekly Scratch Golfer's Playbook: Every Saturday morning, you'll get proven, actionable insight to overcome the emotional and mental hazards keeping you stuck in the proverbial bunker of poor performance - in less than 5 minutes. https://golfmindsetcoaching.com/scratch-golfers-playbook/ For feedback, questions, or to take me out for a round of golf, shoot me an email or connect with me on social media: Instagram: @scratchgolfermindset Twitter: @paulsaltercoach LinkedIn: Paul Salter Coaching