Mind Caddie - Improve Your Mental Golf Game

Dr. Howard Schubiner, an internist and director of the Mind Body Medicine Center, shares insights on the brain's role in pain and anxiety. He reveals how chronic pain often stems from learned responses to perceived danger rather than just physical injuries. Listeners learn effective strategies to reprogram their minds for better golf performance, manage anxiety, and tackle the yips. Schubiner emphasizes the importance of self-compassion and emotional awareness in healing, making this discussion valuable for both the sport and everyday life.

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 players a people not just golfers The need to create an environment of fun and learning in practice. Not just fun in the conventional sense but the fun of being REALLY engaged in the training you are doing Andreas talked about some of the setback he encountered as a player and how he wants to help his own players short circuit that learning He talked about the THREE CORE elements that drive all of his lessons and the training environments Does this get the ball CLOSER to the target Does this PREVENT injury Does this enhance the LOVE of the game If your coaching is not addressing those needs then is it REALLY making a difference? We talked about LOW POINT in the swing and how this simple focus of attention can make such a huge difference to most golfers enjoyment of the game but also their performance Keeping players in the game for longer Not everyone is going to be a champion but can we keep players engaged in a way that doesn't threaten their identity as a human being You will find this conversation fascinating and you will begin to see why Andreas has been so incredibly successful with so many young players To find out more about Andreas Kali go to https://andreaskaligolf.com/ To start your FREE Mind Caddie 7 day trial go to https://www.mindcaddie.golf/ To book your Mind Caddie workshop at your club go to www.themindfactor.com To book your place on the 'Lost Art of Golf' school get in touch at www.themindfactor.com OFFICIAL BRAND AMBASSADOR : Fenix Apparel and Accessories Co. Ltd. Shop with code : MINDFACTOR10 at checkout for 10% OFF your next order at www.fenixxcell.com @fenixxcell

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.

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 golden nuggets if you are on a quest to gain more distance of the tee. The perils and pitfalls of going down the wrong alley. The need to create motivation through a clear and defined goal The side benefits in life of having this clear goal leading to better habits Learning about speed in the golf swing Consulting with great coaches like Mark Blackburn and Luke Benoit Making the longest backswing you can and pushing your boundaries Using foam golf balls for habit change Understanding how to use the ground better. Essential moves to develop this. The earlier the better The actual effects of a good warm up from a physiological level Does speed training actually make your normal swing MORE efficient? Some great insights if you are about to go on a quest of more ball speed To find out more about Cordie and his great work at GolfWell go to https://golfwell.co/ To start your FREE Mind Caddie 7 day trial go to https://www.mindcaddie.golf/ To book your Mind Caddie workshop at your club go to www.themindfactor.com To book your place on the 'Lost Art of Golf' school get in touch at www.themindfactor.com OFFICIAL BRAND AMBASSADOR : Fenix Apparel and Accessories Co. Ltd. Shop with code : MINDFACTOR10 at checkout for 10% OFF your next order at www.fenixxcell.com @fenixxcell

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 also co contributed to a great program called: 'Stable Confidence' The foundations of stable confidence are a willingness to accept ALL and EVERY possible outcome you may face in a round or in a tournament. In today's conversation we deepen the understanding of developing the skill of ACCEPTANCE We discuss what acceptance is and perhaps more importantly what it isn't. It is not giving up or resignation It is not being 'happy' with poor outcomes It is not feeling comfortable all the time It is a willingness to embrace the REALITY of the game Why your brain is 'primed' to focus on avoidance Your brain doesn't care about golf it cares about SURVIVAL How can we begin to work with and understand this? How can we actually develop acceptance skills? Yoga and cold water, what is the link? Why being in a state of pursuit is so important What is the flow state actually like? This conversation WILL really make a difference to your game. It is a wonderful discussion about the crucial skill of ACCEPTANCE To find out more about Raymond Prior go to https://www.btsmindset.com/ To start your FREE Mind Caddie 7 day trial go to https://www.mindcaddie.golf/ To book your Mind Caddie workshop at your club go to www.themindfactor.com To book your place on the 'Lost Art of Golf' school get in touch at www.themindfactor.com OFFICIAL BRAND AMBASSADOR : Fenix Apparel and Accessories Co. Ltd. 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 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 creating an effective learning environment for putting The 3 essential keys to better putting Reading greens Pace Starting the ball on line Effective drills to improve SPEED CONTROL Timing and Tempo How do you develop the skill of TIMING your putts The one second rule of timing and the ONE to TWO ration Changing the length of the backswing to judge the length of putt How to 'trap' the correct feeling How timing and tempo can improve mechanics Transforming your putting INDOORS The best way to use the 'ladder' drill Matching INTENTION with ACTION Giving your brain PUZZLES to solve The myths of acceleration The 100 ft drill to help TRANSFER skills A great session to INSPIRE you to become awesome on the greens Take action To get in touch with Lee lee@kenyonputting.com To start your FREE Mind Caddie 7 day trial go to https://www.mindcaddie.golf/ To book your Mind Caddie workshop at your club go to www.themindfactor.com To book your place on the 'Lost Art of Golf' school get in touch at www.themindfactor.com OFFICIAL BRAND AMBASSADOR : Fenix Apparel and Accessories Co. Ltd. Shop with code : MINDFACTOR10 at checkout for 10% OFF your next order at www.fenixxcell.com @fenixxcell

Today on the show we have a very special couple of guests Pia Nilsson and Lynn Marriott who have been absolute pioneers in the world of golf coaching over the past 25 years or so. They have had a positive influence on so many players and coaches working notably with some of the best players in the game such as Annika Sorenstam We had a wonderful conversation that will give you so many insights into how to get the very best from your golfing experience this year. How Vision 54 emerged and how it changed the 'story' of Swedish Golf Looking at and exploring the possibilities about your golfing experience What is your spirit of the game? Why DO you play golf? What are YOUR reasons for playing the game? Unless we explore this concept we will have the illusion the only thing that matters is score The influence of the great and visionary Chuck Hogan in exploring the Mind Body connection The onslaught of technology and how we can miss the inner experience The human connection in coaching and the need for a balance between technology and human skills The need for a coach to get out on the course and actually SEE the player in the true environment as opposed to just on the range How on course coaching can reveal so much about a player and how rewarding it is to have true breakthrough What a player really needs to look at when they come to CREATE shots THINK BOX PLAY BOX MEMORY BOX The magic of the 'in between' of golf How memory has such an impact on our game A truly fascinating conversation with two legendary coaches which will really get you thinking about your approach to the game To find out more about Pia and Lynn go to www.vision54.com To start your FREE Mind Caddie 7 day trial go to https://www.mindcaddie.golf/ To book your Mind Caddie workshop at your club go to www.themindfactor.com OFFICIAL BRAND AMBASSADOR : Fenix Apparel and Accessories Co. Ltd. Shop with code : MINDFACTOR10 at checkout for 10% OFF your next order at www.fenixxcell.com @fenixxcell

Fantastic to welcome back on the podcast my good friends Piers Ward and Andy Proudman from Me and My Golf. They have both been pioneers in the online coaching space but at their heart they are dedicated golf coaches primarily interested in helping players get better at the game by looking in a holistic way at performance. We had the opportunity to discuss the new life the boys have created in San Diego The different levels of commitment from player to player The evolution of online coaching and how we need to move in the direction of actually showing improving golfers in a lesson situation Less about what the coach knows and more about the students experience The benefits of working as a partnership challenging each other Working with top players such as Arron Rai How to get players to improve rapidly and the need to really LISTEN to the person in front of you Tuning into a players individual learning styles Clubface first and then body pivot Asking the student what THEY think is going to happen in the lesson Deconstructing how you coach. What makes you unique as a coach? CIA Clarity, Improvement and Autonomy A really interesting session with two TOP coaches at the top of their game To find out more about Piers and Andy go to https://meandmygolf.com/ To start your FREE Mind Caddie 7 day trial go to https://www.mindcaddie.golf/ To book your Mind Caddie workshop at your club go to www.themindfactor.com OFFICIAL BRAND AMBASSADOR : Fenix Apparel and Accessories Co. Ltd. Shop with code : MINDFACTOR10 at checkout for 10% OFF your next order at www.fenixxcell.com @fenixxcell

The inspirational story of an ordinary golfer who made a dream happen In this episode of the Mind Caddie we have a special guest in the shape of Tim Shears Recently Tim shared with me his wonderful personal story of how he managed to shoot his age at the age of 67!! It is a VERY inspirational story He set off on this journey at the age of 65 He had a plan He took action and made it happen Before that Tim related his own life story of being a caddie in the early days of the European Tour Travelling around Europe with the hand to mouth existence of the early caddies He then didn't play for many years Took a huge break from the game and then a chance moment out cycling brought him back to golf He got back into playing then the goal emerged Shoot your age as soon as possible at the age of 65 He broke his game down into various components Putting Chipping Swing Technique Physical Conditioning Mental Game The ability to TRAIN on the course in an effective way He then took ACTION Pursued the daily improvements He set out on HIS journey of purpose He then achieved the goal Shooting his age at 67!! It is a wonderful story of how we CAN make things happen if the goal is clear enough What could YOU achieve? Are you taking action? To start your FREE Mind Caddie 7 day trial go to https://www.mindcaddie.golf/ To book your Mind Caddie workshop at your club go to www.themindfactor.com OFFICIAL BRAND AMBASSADOR : Fenix Apparel and Accessories Co. Ltd. Shop with code : MINDFACTOR10 at checkout for 10% OFF your next order at www.fenixxcell.com @fenixxcell

The FOUR areas of Rotation you NEED to know to hit the ball further Today on the Mind Caddie we are joined by one of the very best fitness and conditioning coaches in the USA Chris Finn. Chris is very highly regarded in his field and when you start to listen to this conversation you will understand why. The fitness business he has built Par4Success continues to have amazing results with players of all levels and ages. All of his worked is steeped in extensive research and solid data. In this conversation: You will understand the need to find out exactly where you currently are with your fitness The four key areas of ROTATION The TWO key power moves and how you can test at home Some amazing stories about players improving their speed and distance even at EIGHTY and NINETY How you will lose 10 mph per decade after forty Why very few players are optimised The real secrets to more distance The importance of rotary motion How you can work on more speed SAFELY How you can hold of the advancement of time Why we need to focus more on KEEPING players in the game A really informative session from a TOP coach TAKE ACTION Take the FREE home test and find out where you are To find out about Chris Finn and Par4Success go to https://par4success.com/ To start your FREE Mind Caddie 7 day trial go to https://www.mindcaddie.golf/ To book your Mind Caddie workshop at your club go to www.themindfactor.com OFFICIAL BRAND AMBASSADOR : Fenix Apparel and Accessories Co. Ltd. Shop with code : MINDFACTOR10 at checkout for 10% OFF your next order at www.fenixxcell.com @fenixxcell