The Scratch Golfer's Mindset Podcast

You've been "the fun guy" in the group for so long that you've started confusing being liked with being safe.

You crack jokes. You wave people through. You rush putts. You skip your full routine because you don't want to be "that guy." You downplay your standards with, "We're just out here having fun."

And then you walk off 18 quietly frustrated… because you do care. You do want to play well. You do want to shoot lower scores and be taken seriously.

This episode is about the identity I call the Likeable Loser: th...

Most golfers and entrepreneurs obsess over mistakes. You replay the double bogey, the blown meeting, the missed opportunity—yet rarely study what went right. Today's guest is one of the world's leading performance coaches, Justin Su'a, and he's here to flip that script.

Justin has coached Super Bowl champions, All-Stars, World Series teams, and top CEOs. His gift? Helping high performers create the mental systems that turn pressure into clarity and success into repeatable patterns.

In this episode, you'll learn how elite athletes review wins and losses, build emotional resiliency, upgrade their self-talk, and protect th...

"I grew up in a 'customer comes first' world. It took me 50 years to realize that if I'm not first, everything else eventually falls apart."

What happens when "customer first" quietly turns into "you last"?

In today's episode, I sit down with my friend and Missing Links Golf Show co-host, Andy Walker, to unpack the hidden cost of always giving more than you've got. We talk about how that pattern shows up in golf, trading, business, and fatherhood—and what changes when you finally put your health and wellbeing at the top of the list.

Pressure, perfectionism, and overthinking—three traits that quietly sabotage golfers chasing freedom on the course.

In this conversation, Andrew Reynolds, cognitive performance coach and founder of The COG Coach, breaks down what it truly means to play with freedom—and why most golfers never achieve it. He shares how to design practice that mirrors real pressure, add consequence to every rep, and build process-driven routines that hold up when the stakes rise.

We explore the hidden cost of mental fatigue, how to protect cognitive energy over 18 holes, and the psychological "skill-development lag" that frustrates so many...

If you've ever signed up for a huge race, joined a new mastermind, or taken on a massive work project right when you said you were finally going all-in on your golf game or business… this episode is going to sting a little—in the best way.

In this solo conversation, I pull back the curtain on how I caught myself red-handed sabotaging my own journey to scratch by committing to a 75-mile race. On the surface, it looked disciplined, inspiring, and productive. Underneath, it was something else entirely: a socially acceptable way to avoid the emotional disc...

#114 [Inside the Mind] Chris Petefish: Play Unapologetic Golf and Using Data to Free Yourself from Emotional Decision-making

What do you do when your biggest opportunity collides with your worst nightmare?

For Chris Petefish, that moment came two weeks before Second Stage of Q School—when he woke up unable to get out of bed, let alone swing a golf club. No practice. No prep. Just pain, uncertainty, and a ticking clock on what might be his last real shot at securing status.

Most players would withdraw. Chris got on a plane.

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If you've been grinding on the range, stacking lessons, upgrading systems, hiring coaches, and still feel painfully stuck below your potential, this episode is your wake-up call.

You cannot out-practice, out-hustle, or out-strategize the destructive patterns running your life beneath the surface. As long as you keep outsourcing your growth to new swing tips, training aids, business tactics, or mindset hacks, you'll keep slamming into the same ceilings in golf, business, and at home.

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High achievers are rarely "in balance"—and that's not a problem when your intensity is calibrated.

In this conversation, Dr. Alison Curdt—PGA Master Professional, LPGA Master Professional, and Doctor of Psychology—opens up about the sacrifices behind elite performance, how to reframe "pressure," and why curiosity is the antidote to perfectionism, fear of failure, and self-criticism.

We dig into process vs. performance vs. outcome goals, separating identity from results, and the importance of strategic rest so your practice actually sticks. Dr. Curdt also shares the pivotal moment that reshaped her life and work, how to coa...

What if the people who trigger you the most—the mother-in-law who feels controlling, the "lazy" kids, the blow-up guy in your Saturday foursome—aren't actually the problem?

You are (gulp).

What if they're mirrors?

In this episode of The Scratch Golfer's Mindset Podcast, I dive into the uncomfortable truth that the traits you judge, resent, or react to in others very often reflect the parts of you that you deny, repress, or flat-out hate.

You'll hear raw stories from my own life and from clients who realized that the selfishness, comp...

In this episode of The Scratch Golfer's Mindset Podcast, I sit down with Texas Golf Hall of Famer and author, Mike Booker, to unpack the mental blueprint that separates a tournament golfer from a golfer who plays tournaments.

With decades of competitive success and entrepreneurial achievement, Mike shares timeless lessons on emotional steadiness, self-talk, reflection, and gratitude that have fueled his longevity both on and off the course.

You'll learn how to master your self-talk, set powerful process-based goals, and build the emotional resilience needed to perform under pressure. Mike and I dive deep into...

Greatness comes with a price—but what if that price isn't punishment, but preparation?

In this episode, I reframe the "tax" of greatness as an investment in your future self, showing how every setback, rejection, and lonely morning is actually a deposit into the account of discipline, patience, and faith that compounds over time.

I discuss how standing out invites resistance—from critics, loved ones, and even yourself—and why that's proof you're on the right path.

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In this powerful episode of The Scratch Golfer's Mindset Podcast, I sit down with former MMA coach and mindset expert, Patrick Sebastien, to explore the art of mental toughness — both inside and outside the ropes.

Drawing from years in the fight world and his work with elite golfers, Patrick unpacks how adversity, flow states, and physical intensity combine to build unshakable confidence and resilience on the golf course.

You'll learn how to intentionally seek and use adversity to your advantage, train like an athlete to improve emotional control under pressure, and create your own blueprint fo...

Every winter, it happens…

Your clubs collect dust, your swing feels distant, and that quiet voice creeps in: "What if I lose everything I worked for this season?"

But what most golfers lose in the off-season isn't their mechanics — it's their confidence.

And by the time spring rolls around, you're not just rusty — you're hesitant, uncertain, and disconnected from the player you were just a few months ago.

Here's the truth: confidence isn't built under sunshine and scorecards — it's built in...

In this episode of The Scratch Golfer's Mindset Podcast, I sit down with my mentor, world-renowned mindset and performance coach, Elliot Roe.

Together, we engage in a power discussion to unpack what truly separates high performers from the rest—how to release subconscious resistance, redefine balance, and access peak states on demand.

Elliot reveals why detachment from results is a prerequisite for sustained success, how subconscious childhood patterns quietly sabotage progress, and the science behind hypnosis as a tool for lasting transformation. He also dives into the relationship between identity, fear, and indecision—and how unde...

I showed up to my first member-guest at Tampa Palms sick, under-prepared, and running on caffeine, ibuprofen, and grit—and still found a way to win our flight and taste the shootout.

In this raw recap, I walk you through the chaos (slow play, no warm-up, rules hiccups), the lows (bunker disasters), and the highs (clutch sand save on the final hole). You'll hear exactly how I managed energy, self-talk, and strategy when my plan went to zero—and how those same mindset levers translate to your next round and your business.

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What if your next low round isn't hiding in a swing tip—but in boring, repeatable fundamentals?

In this conversation, I'm joined by my golf coach, Director of Golf at Tampa Bay Country Club, Kevin Kenny.

Kevin has won a PGA chapter or section event in five different decades. And, after shoulder surgery and seven months off, Kevin returned and shot 73—powered by meticulous pre-shot routines, alignment, posture, and belief.

We dig into mental clutter vs. clarity, how to "watch the ball" instead of the monitor, why short game is the ultimate pressure valv...

High performers don't need "balance"—they need alignment.

In this solo episode, I'll challenge the cultural myth of work-life balance and reframe success around energetic alignment: being ruthless with honesty about what you truly want, communicating clearly with yourself and others, and rhythms that fuel—rather than drain—your focus.

I break down the neuroscience of burnout (why your prefrontal cortex goes offline, limbic system spikes, and motivation flatlines), show how misalignment creates chaos on the course and in business, and offer a practical path: define your wants, design your week around them, and protect one no...

What if your inconsistency on the golf course wasn't about mechanics—but about how your brain is wired to learn, handle stress, and perform under pressure?

In this episode of The Scratch Golfer's Mindset Podcast, I sit down with John Weir, creator of Mental Golf Type, to explore how personality wiring, hypnosis, and mental fitness shape your golf performance and your life.

John breaks down why self-image is the foundation of confidence, how stress changes your swing before mechanics ever do, and why "being you" is the ultimate competitive advantage.

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What if the stress, chaos, and self-sabotage you keep bumping into are exactly what a hidden part of you wants?

In this solo episode, I explore the powerful concept from the book, "Existential Kink," that "having is a form of wanting" and reveal how your mind can secretly crave the very patterns that hold you back.

Through a raw personal story and a three-step framework, you'll learn how to uncover hidden programs that create stress and sabotage in your golf game, business, and life, so you can finally break free and play with calm, confidence...

What separates winners on Sunday isn't perfection—it's resilience, disciplined routines, and the will to find a way.

In this conversation, CBS analyst, coach, and author Mark Immelman shares what he's learned from a front-row seat on Tour: why Scottie Scheffler's process never wavers, how Rory's Masters breakthrough rewrote a narrative, and why clutch putting—and perspective—decide tournaments.

We also dig into fitness as the gateway to mental toughness, "the chaser's freedom vs. the leader's burden," and how to keep swinging freely when everything tightens up.

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What if the secret to confidence, peak performance, and even happiness wasn't about being perfect all the time—but learning how to access a powerful brainwave state on demand?

In this conversation, I sit down with Dr. Izzy Justice—neuroscientist, performance coach, and author of Your Brain Swings Every Club—to explore the science of brainwaves, trauma, and what he calls "Chasing 10 Hertz." You'll hear how endurance events, emotional relativity, and even micro-traumas shape confidence, how to intentionally "spike down" into presence, and why your brain's electricity is the language of the human experience.

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Life got challenging off the course—and then those challenges spilled onto it.

In this raw Q3 recap of my golf journey and goal to achieve a five-handicap by the end of the year, I share how radical honesty, asking for help, and doubling down on core habits protected my energy, clarified my priorities, and still led to meaningful golf progress.

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In this episode of The Scratch Golfer's Mindset Podcast, I sit down with Evan Singer, Mental Coach and Host of The Par Train Podcast, for a conversation that blends golf, life, relationships, and fatherhood into one powerful masterclass on resilience, self-awareness, and asking for what you want.

From transforming pain into purpose to managing stress on the course, Evan shares how to find clarity in what you truly want—whether in golf, business, or love—and how to use reflection as a performance supercharger.

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What if the reason you can't sleep the night before a big round—or why you can't stop obsessing over quarterly numbers—isn't about golf or business at all…

…but about a childhood program that taught you love and belonging only come when you deliver results?

In this powerful solo episode of The Scratch Golfer's Mindset Podcast, I break down how childhood conditioning wires us to equate grades, trophies, and revenue with self-worth—and why that creates a boom-and-bust cycle of stress, burnout, and inconsistency on the course and in business.

You'll learn how to det...

In this episode of The Scratch Golfer's Mindset Podcast, I sit down with one of Europe's leading Performance Coaches and the Founder of Mind Caddie app, Karl Morris, to dive deep into why attention is the true currency of performance—both on the golf course and in life.

We explore how to train your focus in a world full of distractions, the power of asking better questions to guide every shot, and how to gamify your mental training so you can measure and improve it. Karl shares practical tools for shifting from threat mode to opportunity mode, bu...

Why is it so easy to bet on your favorite team, stocks, or fantasy league—yet so hard to bet on yourself?

In this powerful solo episode of The Scratch Golfer's Mindset Podcast, I share why most people avoid going all in on themselves and the fears, excuses, and illusions of control that keep them stuck.

I open up about my own story of leaving a secure path at IMG Academy, walking away from 90% of my income at Renaissance Periodization, and investing $50,000 into a coach when I had nothing certain lined up—all because I was...

Tournament golf will test every ounce of your discipline, patience, and emotional control—and Michael Leonard has lived it.

In this conversation, good friend and founder of Wicked Smart Golf, Michael Leonard, is back on the show to break down the real differences between the mental game and mindset training, the traits that separate consistent performers from the rest, and how to protect your energy when negativity surrounds you.

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What do an NFL spitting incident and a sideline scuffle have to do with your scorecard?

Everything—because they expose how quickly a Destructive Mindset Program (DMP) can hijack your brain and your behavior.

In this solo episode of The Scratch Golfer's Mindset, I break down the trigger → emotion → belief → behavior chain, discuss how it plays out on the course (and at work, and at home), and share how to dismantle these patterns so you stop self-sabotaging and finally play to your potential.

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What if the very "stay positive" mindset you've been praised for is actually keeping you stuck?

In this solo episode of The Scratch Golfer's Mindset Podcast, I call out toxic positivity for what it is: emotional avoidance dressed up as optimism.

We dig into why the golf world has gone too soft, how repressing anger and discomfort quietly drains your energy and focus, and why elite performers train themselves to operate when conditions are far from perfect.

You'll learn how to replace false cheer with authentic optimism—the relentless belief in yourself to ha...

#90: [Inside the Mind] Dr. Rick Sessinghaus: Resilience, Flow, Fear, and Harnessing the Dark Side

In this powerful episode of The Scratch Golfer's Mindset Podcast, I sit down with Dr. Rick Sessinghaus—longtime mental coach to Collin Morikawa and one of the leading experts in golf psychology and flow state training.

We explore the often-overlooked layers of resilience, how to avoid complacency after success, and the tools to shift from fear to flow under pressure. Rick shares actionable strategies, cutting-edge technology insights, and practical routines you can apply both on and off the course to perform yo...

In this solo episode of The Scratch Golfer's Mindset Podcast, I dive deep into the theme of "good enough" and how it quietly sabotages your golf game, your business, and your life.

While there are moments where good enough truly is enough, most of us fall into the trap of settling—choosing comfort over growth, validation over progress, and cruise control over chasing our true potential.

Through personal stories, practical examples, and lessons from both golf and life, I share how to break free from the "good enough" plateau and move toward being outstanding and ev...

#88: [Inside the Mind] Scott Fawcett: The Mental Game Blueprint for Q School Success

In this episode of The Scratch Golfer's Mindset Podcast, DECADE creator Scott Fawcett pulls back the curtain on the mental, emotional, and strategic demands of Q-School.

He shares what it really takes to perform when your season—and possibly your career—hangs in the balance, from avoiding over-grinding in the weeks before to keeping composure on the final hole.

Scott draws on decades of playing, caddying, and coaching experience to reveal the routines, mindset shifts, and course management tactics that sepa...

If you're the golfer who groans at the thought of stretching or scoffs at the word "yoga," this episode is especially for you.

Joining me today is Lauren McMillin—founder of YoGolf Performance and a certified yoga instructor who specializes in helping golfers move better, feel better, and, yes, play better. In this episode, Lauren dismantles the common excuses and outdated beliefs that have kept so many of us (especially men) from incorporating yoga into our golf performance routines.

We explore how yoga goes far beyond flexibility. You'll learn how it improves spinal rotation (hello, mo...

In this powerhouse episode of The Scratch Golfer's Mindset Podcast, I'm joined by LPGA professional and mindset expert Debbie O'Connell to dive deep into what mindset really means—and how it differs from the mental game of golf.

If you've ever felt stuck, frustrated, or like you're bringing emotional baggage from life onto the course, this episode will feel like it was made for you.

Debbie and I discuss how your subconscious beliefs, emotions, and early life programming shape your identity as a golfer—and how shifting these beliefs can spark massive breakthroughs both on and...

In this solo episode, I break down a common but costly mistake most golfers make: confusing mental game strategies with mindset training.

Though both live between your ears, they are wildly different—and both are required to break through the frustration plateau and play to your full potential.

I'll discuss how mental game strategies—like breath work, visualization, and pre-shot routines—are powerful, but only surface-level tools. If your identity is riddled with self-doubt, fear of judgment, or an "I'm not good enough" belief system, no amount of deep breathing can save your scorecard.

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In this episode of The Scratch Golfer's Mindset Podcast, I'm joined by elite swing coach Joe Park to demystify the path to a consistent, efficient, and powerful golf swing.

Joe shares lessons from his decades of coaching—from helping high handicappers break 90 to training his sons as they pursue the PGA Tour. You'll hear how small changes to grip, tempo, and practice structure can completely transform your swing—and why you must practice to forget.

Joe breaks down his five golf swing fundamentals, explains why most golfers fail by chasing complexity, and outlines how to desi...

In today's episode, I get raw and unfiltered about the last 90 days of my mission to lower my handicap to a 5.0.

I'll share the mindset evolutions, swing changes, and deliberate practice that have fueled my progress—and the mental battles that nearly derailed it.

I'll open up about embracing the darker side of performance, using frustration and anger as fuel, and challenging the stories we tell ourselves about who we are as golfers. Plus, you'll hear about exciting upcoming guests and why true transformation requires killing off the old version of yourself.

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In this episode of The Scratch Golfer's Mindset Podcast, I'm joined once again by mental game coach and friend, Josh Nichols, for a deep and powerful conversation on the emotional and mental toll competitive golf can take—and how to overcome it.

Josh opens up about the burnout he experienced during the peak of his competitive career, the pivotal mindset shift that helped him release control, and why the addition of one important relationship completely changed how he viewed golf—and life.

We explore the roots of golf burnout, the dangers of mismanaged expectations, and how...

Fear is the most common force keeping golfers—and people—stuck.

But here's the truth: you're not actually afraid of missing the putt, chunking the chip, or topping your drive.

You're afraid of what it means about you.

In this solo episode, I break down the hidden cost of living in fear and the subtle yet life-changing difference between feeling scared and being fearful. I also discuss timeless wisdom from the Stoics, actionable tools to diffuse fear, and a powerful exercise to help you move forward, on a...

In this high-energy and value-packed episode of The Scratch Golfer's Mindset Podcast, I sit down with Shaun Diachkoff, founder of Fairway Performance, to dive deep into how golf-specific fitness transforms not just your physical game, but your mental edge as well.

Shaun's background in the Australian military, paired with his deep experience in strength and conditioning, offers a no-BS, high-accountability approach to training that's rooted in discipline, structure, and personalization.

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In this powerful and enlightening episode of The Scratch Golfer's Mindset Podcast, I'm joined by Steven Yellin, creator of the Fluid Motion Factor and one of the leading voices in understanding the neuroscience of performance in golf.

Together, we dive deep into the mind-body connection, the neurophysiological conditions required for a fluid golf swing, and why most golfers unknowingly sabotage their own performance—especially when it matters most.

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Today, I'm joined by Justin Tang - one of THE distinguished golf instructors you should be following and learning from.

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In this solo episode, I discuss how unaddressed emotional energy leaks quietly sabotage your golf game—and your life. Using a powerful analogy of driving with a leaky fuel tank, I'll help you connect the dots between repressed emotions, mental fatigue, poor performance, and inconsistent results.

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#76: [Inside the Mind] Dr. Bob Winters (The Confidence Doctor): Building Confidence and Playing Mistake-Free Golf

In this powerful episode, I sit down with renowned sports psychologist Dr. Bob Winters - affectionately known as The Confidence Doctor - to explore how true confidence is built, sustained, and reclaimed after setbacks.

Dr. Winters explains why confidence isn't something you're born with - it's something you build through competence, commitment, and mental resilience. He breaks down the difference between confidence, arrogance, and false bravado, and why confidence without skill is just noise.

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In this solo episode, I unpack one of the most overlooked performance multipliers in both golf and life: intentionality.

Drawing from dozens of recent coaching calls, I explore how a lack of intentionality silently sabotages your progress and reveals hidden fears, limiting beliefs, and patterns of self-protection.

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#74: [Inside the Mind] Dr. Joseph Parent: Unconditional Confidence, Remaining on the Offensive, and How to Go Low with the PAR Method

In this powerful and enlightening episode of The Scratch Golfer's Mindset Podcast, I'm joined by Dr. Joseph Parent, author of Zen Golf and one of the most respected minds in golf psychology.

Together, we break down the mental collapse Rory McIlroy experienced at Augusta, why players in the lead shift from offensive to defensive mindsets, and how to overcome the urge to "protect" a lead that doesn't actually exist.

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Today, I'm sharing a recap of my experience and learning lessons from participating in my first-ever Member-Member Tournament.

In this episode, I take you inside my very first member-member tournament at Tampa Palms Golf & Country Club—a 63-hole gauntlet of match play, missteps, and mindset mastery.

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#72: [Inside the Mind] Gary Christian: Cultivating A Competitive Edge and the Intangibles of Winning Golf

Today, I'm joined by Gary Christian, the oldest professional golfer to ever earn his PGA Tour Card - at age 40!

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Today, I'm sharing a replay of my conversation on The Mental Golf Show with Josh Nichols.

This conversation originally went live on July 25, 2024.

Together, we unpack how subconscious beliefs, emotional baggage, and unhelpful mental patterns sabotage consistency—and how hypnotherapy provides a rapid path to lasting change.

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#70 [Inside the Mind] Jody Martins: Progress versus Perfection, Reframing Failure, and Staying Focused Amid Countelss Distractions

Today, I'm joined by Mental Performance Coach and Host of The Performance Formula Podcast, Jody Martins.

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In this raw, vulnerable solo episode, I peel back the curtain on my golf journey over the past 90 days - and let's just say, things haven't gone quite as planned.

On December 31, 2024, I set a bold goal: drop my handicap from 22.7 to a 5 by the end of the year. Fast-forward to today, and my current handicap sits at 21.7.

Not the kind of progress I envisioned. In fact, the word that best sums up Q1 is humbled.

Between welcoming a newborn, a growing business, and mismanaged expectations, I'll share how speed training backfired, how...

#68: [Inside the Mind] Leo Herrera III: Staying Connected, Reframing Nerves, and Becoming the Best Version of Yourself

In this episode of The Scratch Golfer's Mindset Podcast, I welcome Leo Herrera III, known as "The Connected Golfer," to discuss how presence, confidence, and staying connected to yourself and the game can elevate your performance on and off the golf course.

Leo shares how his journey in competitive sports and martial arts shaped his quiet confidence and explains the mindset practices, meditation, and self-talk techniques that fuel his game.

From his unique connected pre-shot routine...

You're getting very, very sleepy…

When I snap my fingers, you'll cluck like a chicken…

Okay - not so fast.

In today's episode of The Scratch Golfer's Mindset Podcast, we're we're diving deep into the world of hypnosis - what it is, what it isn't, and why it's a powerful tool for someone like you looking to unlock your potential on - and off - the course.

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Title: #66: [Inside the Mind] Scott Fawcett: Risk Management, Responding v. Reacting, and Emotional Detachment

Today, I'm joined by Scott Fawcett, the Founder of Decade Golf.

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You will only rise to the level of success, money, and happiness you believe you deserve.

That belief dictates how you perform under pressure, how much success you can experience, and whether you self-sabotage when you're outside your comfort zone.

In this episode of The Scratch Golfer's Mindset Podcast, I dive deep into the power of beliefs, explaining how your internal thermostat—your self-worth—regulates your success in golf and life.

If you're stuck in a cycle of playing below your potential, struggling to maintain progress, or find yourself folding under tournament pressure, it's...

Title: #64: [Inside the Mind] Gary Waters: Resistance as an Alarm Bell, the Power of Language, and Tidying Up Your History

Today, I'm joined by High-Performance Mindset Coach Gary Waters.

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In this episode of The Scratch Golfer's Mindset Podcast, I explore the relationship between emotions, energy, and performance, both on and off the golf course.

I'll introduce you to the concept of "emotional constipation" and explain how unresolved emotions can create internal resistance that holds you back.

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Title: #62: [Inside the Mind] Justin Klemballa: Stop Aiming Small, Focus on Your Full Swing Less, and How to Thrive Playing Under Pressure

Today, I'm joined by Justin Klemballa, the Director of Instruction at Paradise Valley Country Club in Scottsdale, Arizona, and one of Golf Digest's best young teachers in America.

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Today, I share a long-awaited update on my journey to a five-handicap before diving deep into a discussion on shiny object syndrome - the relentless pursuit of the next best thing in golf improvement - and how it's sabotaging your ability to make meaningful, lasting progress on the course.

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Today, I'm joined by Kathy Hart Wood, an accomplished professional golfer, top 50 golf instructor, and mindset coach.

Kathy shares her transformative journey from struggling to take her talent onto the course to becoming a mindset expert helping golfers unlock their full potential.

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Today, I'm sharing a replay of episode #334 on the Wicked Smart Podcast, hosted by Michael Leonard.

This episode will allow you to learn more about and from me when the roles are reversed - when I'm the one being interviewed.

Michael asked phenomenal questions and led an engaging, inspiring conversation that I know you'll find immense value in.

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Today, I'm joined by renowned golf coach, broadcaster, and author, Mark Immelman.

Together, we explore the profound lessons golf offers both on and off the course, dive into the mindset that separates elite golfers from the rest, and discuss how self-awareness and authenticity can be the ultimate keys to success.

Whether you're striving to break 80 or aiming for your next competitive win, Mark's insights will inspire you to refine your approach to golf and life.

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Have you ever felt the need to rush a shot or skip your pre-shot routine, only to realize later how it sabotaged your performance?

In this episode of The Scratch Golfer's Mindset Podcast, I dive deep into one of the most destructive mindset program - the compulsion to rush, driven by a false sense of urgency.

Drawing from personal experiences and professional insights, I'll explore how these subconscious programs hold you back on and off the course. I'll also shares actionable strategies to dismantle these patterns, empowering you to step into your full potential as...

Meet Michael Leonard - the creator of Wicked Smart Golf, a +2 handicap, and mental golf coach. He uses his five-pillar approach to help players shoot lower scores and play more consistently... without swing changes.

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As we approach the new year, it's the perfect time to talk about goal setting - but not in the traditional sense. In today's episode, I'm sharing a detailed, personal, and transformative approach to setting and achieving your ultimate golf goals.

Through my own journey of going from a ~24-handicap to confidently declaring my commitment to becoming a 5-handicap by the end of 2025, I'll walk you through the mindset shifts, identity changes, and deliberate actions required to create a clear and actionable roadmap for success.

I'll share how I've aligned my goals with my identity...

Meet Henry Stetina - the Director of Player Development for the New Mexico State University PGA Golf Management Program and the Director of Instruction for Red Hawk Golf Club in Las Cruces, NM.

Henry joins me for a detailed conversation on the golf swing, feel-based training, and mastering the short game.

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Meet Ryan Mouque, Golf Coach and Caddy helping develop players to play to their potential. Ryan produces a mass amount of online content that is generated through the lens of educating and empowering his clients and followers.

He possesses a unique depth of knowledge and experience about not only the swing, but how to play outstanding golf.

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Meet Jim Waldron, a nationally acclaimed golf teaching professional, mental game coach, author, and lecturer best known for his pioneering research on the mind/body connection approach to learning and teaching golf.

In my own words, I'd describe him as equal parts Buddhist Monk, Golf Nerd, Zen Master, Yogi, Cool Dude. And it's this demeanor and zen that he's been bringing to the course for more than 35 years to help his students play better golf - and to do so fast using a variety of models of teaching and coaching not commonly found on the course.

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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 (and off) the course, click here to schedule a coaching discovery call with me. 

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Meet Melvin Beard a 30-year Golf Professional, Certified Level II Science in Motion Instructor, Certified Adaptive Golf Coach, and Certified Golf Mental Coach.

Oh, he's also a four-handicap with eight hole in ones.

Evenmore, he also happens to be that guy who gave me unsolicited swing advice one Friday morning, spent 30 minutes working with me (because he's that type of guy), and the same Coach Melvin I ended up hiring a few weeks later to help me achieve my goal of becoming a scratch golfer.

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Imagine yourself standing over the 18th hole, preparing to step up and sink a four-foot putt you've made dozens of times…

As you begin to sink into your alignment and posture, you begin thinking about missing the putt, how far back to go on your backswing, and how much strength to put behind the ball.

You also allow yourself to begin seeing and feeling what it will be like if you miss the putt. Your hands become tense, and your grip tightens, which leads to you taking a jab at the ball and missing the pu...

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Meet Dr. Maurice Harden - a military veteran with a doctorate in kinesiology who is obsessed with getting your muscles to perform to your true potential.

Maurice is the first and only M.A.T.® specialist in the Tampa Bay area who graduated with a Master's Degree focused on Muscle Activation Techniques®. He is also mastery certified in muscle activation and also holds a Bachelors in Health & Wellness, and an Associates in Pre-Physical Therapy.

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In April 2024, I shot a 65 on nine holes.

And, to be honest, it was likely closer to a true 75 with the amount of OB and mulligans present.

In October, I broke 90 for the first time.

In today's episode, I'm recapping this journey, specifically, what I've learned and what has helped me the most in shaving a significant number of strokes off of my rounds.

I'll package these learning lessons into stories and also help you better understand how what has helped me play better golf faster can help you not only...

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Meet Jon Sherman, author of the international best-selling Foundations of Golf series.

He also is the co-host of the Sweet Spot podcast, a PGA Tour coach, and the owner of Practical Golf.

Jon has been a content machine for the past 10 years, as he's committed himself to sharing practical and proven insight into the mental, emotional, and technical aspects of the game of golf.

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In today's episode, I'm sharing stories and learning lessons - both on and off the course - that have shaped who and where I am today.

Specifically, I'll share 13 of the most impactful quotes and questions that have helped guide me over the past 20 years.

Below is a list of the quotes I discuss in the episode. But for added context, stories, and action steps, make sure you listen to this episode.

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You're about to enter into the ether of a zen-like, hypnotic flow conversation with a +2 handicap index golfer who recently won his club tournament - at 54 years of age.

Meet Jesse Perryman - a competitive amateur golfer, father of five, with a deep-rooted fascination of psychology (alongside a degree in it) and the host of the Flaghunters Golf Podcast.

He's been golfing for over 40 years, including three years as a Division I golfer, alongside multiple tournament trophies.

Jesse has an eerily similar and unique view about harnessing the power...

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Aside from the comedy you gain watching your buddy repeatedly shank his tee shot into the water (he'll eventually get it, right!?), you and I can both learn a lot about the art of comedy when it comes to improving our golf game.

Specifically, from the improv framework, "yes, and," which fosters acceptance, creativity, open-mindedness, collaboration, and focus.

In today's episode, you'll learn how and why you should adapt the "yes, and" framework on the golf course to find more resiliency, acceptance, presence, and enjoyment during your rounds.

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Meet Chris Ardolina - a multi-award-winning teaching professional at Cove Cay Golf Club in Clearwater, Florida.

Chris became a scratch golfer at - wait for it - the age of 14. After deciding not to pursue professional golf, he decided to give teaching a go. He immediately fell in love with it and the rest is history.

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Imagine starting your round with a triple bogey…

In most cases, letting this poor start set the tone for the day is easy, ultimately leading to a poor round and less-than-enjoyable experience.

But what if you could weather the tough start and go on to play one of the best rounds of your life?

Acceptance empowers you to do just that.

Acceptance in this scenario means acknowledging the rough start without letting it dictate the rest of your round. It allows you to reset your mindset, focus on one shot at a...

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Meet Dr. Jason Novetsky - a sports psychology and mental toughness coach for numerous elite athletes.

You may know him from his ties to the Chasing Scratch Podcast, but you may not know the breadth and depth of experience he has helping golfers and athletes alike overcome their own obstacles and achieve their personal championships.

In this episode, you'll get a front-row seat to the topics and teachings he focuses on when working with some of the top golfers in the world. Specifically, you'll learn more about the importance of creating a golf identity and...

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Have you ever started a round strong, only to crumble as the finish line approaches?

Have you ever felt so close to a financial, health, or golf goal that you succumbed to unconscious, sabotaging behaviors when it was almost within reach?

If you answered yes to any of the above, you have an upper-limit problem.

In this episode, you'll learn what an upper-limit problem is - that frustrating, invisible barrier that keeps you from reaching your full potential, both on the golf course and in life.

You'll learn how a fear...

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Meet Josh Nichols - a Golf Psychology Coach with an impressive resume over 20 years of competitive golf.

Josh was 36 holes away from qualifying for the Masters. You'll learn more about his mental and emotional experience before, during, and after this 36-hole finale and how it shaped who he is today and what he does.

This is truly one of the most fascinating conversations I've had, and I know you'll find it valuable and enjoy it.

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"Who do you need to become to shoot par?"

This is the starting point of today's episode, which features a detailed breakdown of how to deconstruct and ultimately create the golf identity you need to play to your potential.

You'll learn what an alter ego is, its role, and how you can create one to shoot better scores on the course. Plus, you'll learn the exact framework I use (and use with my clients) to help them align with the person they desire and are destined to become.

Whether you're aiming to improve...

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