by Josh Nichols
Host Josh Nichols shares from his own 20 years of competitive and golf psychology coaching experiences, along with years of learning psychology, as well as interviews with players, coaches, and experts in the golf industry, all with the goal of helping you think better on and off the golf course. *This podcast is not meant to apply to every individuals’ mental health. And not all opinions expressed by guests reflect Josh’s opinions and experiences.
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April 29, 2025
Lou Stagner is a statistician, coach, and one of the most influential voices in the golf industry. He joins The Mental Golf Show. Topics and Timestamps: 00:00 Emotional Control in Golf 05:07 Statistics and Anger 10:23 How much should we be thinking about stats? 12:56 The Importance of Data Tracking 14:49 Playing with Confidence vs. Emotion 19:15 Stat Tracking Apps 22:39 Does Lou practice what he preaches? 39:48 What to do when you don't know where the ball is going 41:31 How does Lou manage his own anger on the course? 46:20 Lou's Pre-shot Strategy Routine 48:25 What should our stat benchmark be? 55:33 Structuring Practice with Swing Changes 58:09 Does playing shorter tees help or hurt your handicap? 1:00:13 How can Mike & Eli of Chasing Scratch get to scratch? 1:04:25 Does Statistics Actually Help You Improve? 1:06:19 Lou's Role as Statistician at Princeton Golf 1:09:45 Lou Stagner ----- Lou's newsletter: Lou Stagner Golf Lou on X Lou on Instagram ----- 🏌️♂️🗓️ Basic Practice Plan Template A practice plan robust enough to help you actually improve, but flexible enough to handle the chaos of your life. Click here to check out the Basic Practice Plan Template ----- Get 10% off a Divot Board! Go to divotboard.com/mentalgolfshow and use the code MentalGolf10 to get 10% off your entire purchase. Get a great deal AND support The Mental Golf Show. Thank you! 🙏 ----- FREE Weekly Mental Game Newsletter Click here to sign up for The Mental Re-Grip ⛳️ Newsletter to receive mental game tips in your inbox every week. ----- Assess Your Mental Game Take the FREE Mental Game Assessment and learn your top mental game traits and your areas in most need of improvement. ----- 📚 2025 Book Club! Click here to join the exclusive group chat where we discuss the books we're reading, questions and struggles about the mental game, and first access to Q&A's and event info. ----- Take the next step in practice! Custom Weekly Practice Plan Do you want to get the most out of your practice time? Let Josh hand-build your practice plan using your stats and your time availability so that you can start practicing more efficiently. ----- 1-on-1 Mental Coaching Are you a competitive golfer? Interested in working 1-on-1 with Josh as your Mental Coach? Email Josh directly at [email protected] or head to joshnicholsgolf.com. ----- Want to be a SPONSOR on The Mental Golf Show? Email us with inquiries at [email protected] ----- Follow Josh on social: X/Twitter: @joshlukenichols Instagram: @joshlukenichols YouTube: Josh Nichols Golf
April 23, 2025
Gary Nicol joins The Mental Golf Show. Gary is a Performance Consultant, and co-author along with Karl Morris of The Lost Art Of Putting, The Lost Art Of Playing Golf, and The Lost Art Of The Short Game. Topics: - Golf is often seen as an identity rather than an activity.- Players frequently tie their self-worth to their scores.- The human brain struggles to stay present and often projects into the future.- Influencing performance involves intention, attention, and attitude.- Asking positive questions can shift mindset and focus.- Resetting one's mindset can be done after every hole, not just at the turn.- We tend to live out the stories we tell ourselves about our performance.- Golf should be fun, and enjoyment is key to performance.- Self-talk can significantly impact performance and mindset.- Clarity of intention is crucial for effective performance. A good coach directs attention to useful areas.- Dividing attention can hinder performance.- Single-point focus is essential in golf.- Finding what works for you is crucial.- Dopamine hits from winning can lead to dissatisfaction.- Managing expectations is key in youth sports.- Golf should be enjoyable, not a grind.- Acceptance is a skill that can be developed.- Mistakes are a natural part of the game.- Emotions in golf can be both a challenge and a motivator. ----- Gary Nicol's links Books on Amazon performanceprinciples.co.uk thelostartofgolf.com Instagram X ----- 🏌️♂️🗓️ Basic Practice Plan Template A practice plan robust enough to help you actually improve, but flexible enough to handle the chaos of your life. Click here to check out the Basic Practice Plan Template ----- Get 10% off a Divot Board! Go to divotboard.com/mentalgolfshow and use the code MentalGolf10 to get 10% off your entire purchase. Get a great deal AND support The Mental Golf Show. Thank you! 🙏 ----- Weekly Mental Game Newsletter Click here to sign up for The Mental Re-Grip ⛳️ Newsletter to receive mental game tips in your inbox every week. ----- Assess Your Mental Game Take the FREE Mental Game Assessment and learn your top mental game traits and your areas in most need of improvement. ----- 📚 2025 Book Club! Click here to join the exclusive group chat where we discuss the books we're reading, questions and struggles about the mental game, and first access to Q&A's and event info. ----- Improve how you practice! Custom Weekly Practice Plan Do you want to get the most out of your practice time? Let Josh hand-build your practice plan using your stats and your time availability so that you can start practicing more efficiently. ----- 1-on-1 Mental Coaching Are you a competitive golfer? Interested in working 1-on-1 with Josh as your Golf Psychology Coach? Email Josh directly at [email protected] or head to joshnicholsgolf.com. ----- Want to be a SPONSOR on The Mental Golf Show? Email us with inquiries at [email protected] ----- Follow Josh on social: X/Twitter: @joshlukenichols Instagram: @joshlukenichols YouTube: Josh Nichols Golf
April 16, 2025
Howard Falco, author of Invincible: The Mindset of Infinite Potential and the Secret to Inevitable Success, joins The Mental Golf Show. Topics and Timestamps: 00:00 Confidence Comes from Fundamentals03:28 Bad Round: Fix or Adapt?08:15 The Intersection of Life and Golf14:40 What Makes Golf So Hard and So Great?18:42 Optimism and Performance in Golf24:59 Facing the Truth in Golf33:29 Take Responsibility for Your Own Game35:10 How to Recover from "Golf Trauma"40:15 Rise to the Occasion? Or Fall to Preparation?43:23 Take our time and learn? Or take the easy way out?47:37 The Importance of Mindfulness and Calmness54:03 Invincible by Howard Falco ----- Click here to check out Invincible by Howard Falco on Amazon ----- 🏌️♂️🗓️ Basic Practice Plan Template A practice plan robust enough to help you actually improve, but flexible enough to handle the chaos of your life. Click here to check out the Basic Practice Plan Template ----- Get 10% off a Divot Board! Go to divotboard.com/mentalgolfshow and use the code MentalGolf10 to get 10% off your entire purchase. Get a great deal AND support The Mental Golf Show. Thank you! 🙏 ----- Weekly Mental Game Newsletter Click here to sign up for The Mental Re-Grip ⛳️ Newsletter to receive mental game tips in your inbox every week. ----- Assess Your Mental Game Take the FREE Mental Game Assessment and learn your top mental game traits and your areas in most need of improvement. ----- 📚 2025 Book Club! Click here to join the exclusive group chat where we discuss the books we're reading, questions and struggles about the mental game, and first access to Q&A's and event info. ----- Improve how you practice! Custom Weekly Practice Plan Do you want to get the most out of your practice time? Let Josh hand-build your practice plan using your stats and your time availability so that you can start practicing more efficiently. ----- 1-on-1 Mental Coaching Are you a competitive golfer? Interested in working 1-on-1 with Josh as your Golf Psychology Coach? Email Josh directly at [email protected] or head to joshnicholsgolf.com. ----- Want to be a SPONSOR on The Mental Golf Show? Email us with inquiries at [email protected] ----- Follow Josh on social: X/Twitter: @joshlukenichols Instagram: @joshlukenichols YouTube: Josh Nichols Golf
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