On the Mark Golf Podcast 6 Keys to Awesome Golf with Laura King
Dec 8, 2025
Laura King, a hypnotherapist and NLP practitioner with over 25 years of experience, dives into the mental game of golf. She shares her 6 Keys to Awesome Golf, emphasizing the power of visualization and positive self-talk. Learn how to transform tension into relaxation and overcome performance anxiety through self-hypnosis. Laura highlights the importance of engaging the mind while practicing and reprogramming habits for improved performance. With practical tips on nutrition and managing your inner dialogue, this discussion offers a fresh perspective on mastering the mental aspects of golf.
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Theater Of The Mind Drives Performance
- The brain runs mostly on subconscious images and patterns, not conscious reasoning.
- Laura King: "A thought creates a physical reaction and your imagination stronger than knowledge."
Anchor Your Focus With Simple Mantras
- Use short trigger words or mantras to interrupt negative thought spirals and anchor focus.
- Avoid watching other golfers and mirror-matching their mistakes during your routine.
Practice Relaxation, Not Just Technique
- Learn to feel and identify tension so you can train the body to relax while performing.
- Practice being relaxed deliberately so your muscle memory encodes calm, not tightness.
