Mind Caddie - Improve Your Mental Golf Game

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 difference to your game We discussed the Big Three of Impact The non negotiables Face Orientation Strike Location Ground Contact The difference between focusing on Micro and Macro in coaching How the genius lies with the student not the coach Why it is easier to sell a 'swing system' than giving the power to the student Know what you are signing up for if you are working on MACRO changes Getting to the 'scene of the crime' with impact Understanding the power of INTENTION Can you do the process as a student What is ACTUALLY happening at impact Keeping track of your impact patterns Being open to what you HAVE today as opposed to what you WISH you had Understanding how you need to change your questions to change your game. A ground breaking conversation with two wonderful coaches Are YOU going to be brave enough to keep it simple? To find out more about Adam Young go to https://www.adamyounggolf.com/ To find out about Jon Sherman go to https://practical-golf.com/ To become a Certified Mind Factor coach go to www.themindfactor.com To join us on the Mind Caddie journey go to www.mindcaddie.golf Shop with code : MINDFACTOR10 at checkout for 10% OFF your next order at www.fenixxcell.com @fenixxcell

Dr. Raymond Prior, a renowned performance psychologist and author of 'Golf Beneath The Surface,' shares his insights on how our brains prioritize survival over optimal performance. He discusses how evolutionary traits lead us to overestimate threats and anxiety's three stages: avoidance, haste, and habitual generalization. Learn why acceptance is a vital skill to combat anxiety, allowing us to pursue goals without fear. Prior also explores how anxiety affects decision-making in golf and offers practical steps to build acceptance for better mental performance.

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/ We had a great conversation as usual about all things golf but in particular how to get the very best from your winter training Stop searching and start building Take stock of what ACTUALLY happened in your season How did you move this year? How efficient is your physiology? The power of 10 and how you can compound improvement Start from where you are with incremental steps Where are the GAPS in your statistics? Are you putting too much curve on the ball? How is your LOW POINT control Pace yourself with your improvement The trap of ambition and the myth of the END GOAL Every day do GOOD WORK Take action and DO what you need to do Energy management over time management A great conversation with a TOP CLASS COACH To become a Certified Mind Factor coach go to www.themindfactor.com To join us on the Mind Caddie journey go to www.mindcaddie.golf Shop with code : MINDFACTOR10 at checkout for 10% OFF your next order at www.fenixxcell.com @fenixxcell

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 a major victory I couldn't have done any of it without the help of the guys at Par4Success They are without doubt the best I have come across in terms of fitness and conditioning in the past 30 years It was great to get Josh on the show We discussed: The importance of taking the 4 Rotary Tests Why data gives you an inspiring goal to aim at Why functional rotation is so important How speed training alone can be dangerous for your body Are you an injury waiting to happen? The joy of being able to move better The role of the mind in effective training A really great session with a top trainer who has helped me so much I cannot overemphasise how important it is to take the ROTATIONAL TEST www.par4success.com/mindcaddie Take action on what Josh suggests in todays show Realise just how precious your body is Don't waste the opportunity www.par4success.com/mindcaddie To join us on the Mind Caddie journey go to www.mindcaddie.golf Shop with code : MINDFACTOR10 at checkout for 10% OFF your next order at www.fenixxcell.com @fenixxcell

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 if we began to have a different relationship to our thinking mind. If we could understand what our thinking mind is actually up to. We wouldn't take it so seriously. We wouldn't try to control our experience as much We discuss Left Brain – Right Brain theories and how important it is to understand the differences and how it can potentially help your life The importance of the book 'The Master and his Emissary' The 'voice in the head' and why we don't have to take it so seriously The constant creation of stories created by the Left Brain Ways to GROUND yourself in the present Why when the mind puts effort in one direction there is a pushback in another direction We cannot use thinking to stop us thinking !! Could thought itself be the problem? Some really fascinating insights about our mind and how it actually works. I cannot recommend Chris and his work highly enough To find out more about Chris Niebauer go to https://chrisniebauerphd.com/ To join us on the Mind Caddie journey go to https://www.mindcaddie.golf/ Shop with code : MINDFACTOR10 at checkout for 10% OFF your next order at www.fenixxcell.com @fenixxcell

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 of excellence with greats of football like Bryan Robson and Eric Cantona The way training was structured by Sir Alex Ferguson and Archie Knox Dealing with 'imposter syndrome' and how to handle the nervousness of running out into the cauldron of football called 'Old Trafford' The influence of Eric Cantona and what individuals can do to a team environment How golf came into Lee's life and ultimately became a support after his football career ended. The first round at Heaton Park in Manchester starting with 3 balls and losing 2 on the first!! Falling in love with the game of golf The role of golf psychology in his early development Going on a quest to see what is possible with his golf and the dream of the Seniors Tour. The benefits of golf from a mental health perspective. Giving purpose to each day. Being willing to explore a different way to play and learn the game. A fascinating conversation with a top footballer and aspiring Senior Tour golfer To join us on the Mind Caddie journey go to https://www.mindcaddie.golf/ Shop with code : MINDFACTOR10 at checkout for 10% OFF your next order at www.fenixxcell.com @fenixxcell

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 get you to think deeply about your own game and the direction you can take it this winter We discussed: The role of captaincy and how Keegan Bradley may have had his hands tied by the USPGA The thinking behind course set up What IS effective preparation for TEAM GOLF What was REALLY going on with the crowd? The ability to RESET focus of attention even in the most trying of situations. How the role of PURSUIT and AVOIDANCE played a role in the way each team performed We then look at what YOU could do this winter to really make a difference to your game The MAGIC of LOW POINT control You will gain so much from this very entertaining conversation To find out more about Randy go to https://tourtechniques.com/ To join us on the Mind Caddie journey go to https://www.mindcaddie.golf/ Shop with code : MINDFACTOR10 at checkout for 10% OFF your next order at www.fenixxcell.com @fenixxcell

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 DP World Tour His approach is really holistic and embraces all aspects of the Body-Mind system He and his wife Lisa Shervill, a former Ladies European Tour professional run some fantastic programs at Lilleshall especially focused around junior development His enthusiasm is infectious Perhaps the work that gives Mark most pleasure though is his work with ex forces personel in the 'Battle Back' program Helping ex military men and women get back on track with their lives through the medium of golf. This is genuine contribution to the game and really makes you think about the sheer privilege we have just to be able to go out and play golf in a beautiful environment We discuss the importance of creating SHOTS and the sheer joy which can be gained in turning an image in your head to the reality of a beautifully struck shot Over 50 of Mark's pupils have now completed the Mobilise Your Swing Programme that Mark, Lisa and Aaron have created together combining physical, technical and mental aspects of golf with great results in all of these individuals from Junior to Senior Golfers. This great success has led them to form the Shervill Golf Performance website where you can access the Mobilise Your Swing programme for yourself to help your body make the best golf swings possible! They also have a Speed & Power gym based programme that is proving to be a huge success, as well as The Junior Foundations programme which is ideal for giving young golfers the athletic foundations that they will need now and in the future. We are delighted offer you a special Mind Caddy discount code so you can become your best not only on the course but off it as well! MindCaddy10 for 10% discount off of all Shervill Golf Performance Programmes accessible on the website: ShervillGolf.co.uk To join us on the Mind Caddie journey go to https://www.mindcaddie.golf/ Shop with code : MINDFACTOR10 at checkout for 10% OFF your next order at www.fenixxcell.com @fenixxcell

Trevor Jones, a mental performance coach specializing in the yips, dives into his journey and innovative approaches to help golfers and athletes overcome this challenging issue. He discusses why yips seem more common today, emphasizing the interplay between technique and mental factors. The conversation highlights the importance of acceptance, curiosity, and creating a safe space for players. Trevor also shares practical exercises and the significance of personalized interventions, revealing how connection can transform fear into courage.

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 forward to a better game around the greens. Jim has an absolute wealth of experience in all aspects of the game but over the past 40 years or so he has really specialized in the short game. This conversation shows that clearly. The big difference between the SHORT GAME swing and the POWER SWING and why you need to know the difference. Learning a new set of physical skills The crucial element of the pivot in the short game Why you don't have time to 'save' the shot in the short game in the way you do in the long game The difference between CLASSICAL chipping and MODERN chipping The debate between STEEP and SHALLOW, using the leading edge or using the bounce What is the real truth and is it a combination of the two The law of forward shaft lean and the low point How to turn your skills into SHOTS Taking your short game skills to the course As ever with Jim this is a brilliant conversation full of absolute gems of great information It would be impossible to listen to this podcast and not have a better and more clear approach to your scoring shots To find out more about Jim Waldron go to https://balancepointgolf.com/ To join us on the Mind Caddie journey to better golf go to www.mindcaddie.golf Shop with code : MINDFACTOR10 at checkout for 10% OFF your next order at www.fenixxcell.com @fenixxcell