

Jim Waldron
Golf coach and expert in the mind-body connection, specializing in awareness, yips remediation, and mental-game training; runs Balance Point Golf and teaches via schools and webcam lessons.
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79 snips
Jun 29, 2026 • 1h 39min
The Hidden Mental Skill Most Golfers Never Train w/ Jim Waldron
Jim Waldron, a golf coach who blends martial arts, mindfulness, and yips remediation, explains the mind-body link. He discusses awareness and meta-awareness, staying externally focused, proprioception drills, balance and Hogan’s approach, why fighting the yips backfires, and practical routines and drills to let go and play more freely.

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Jul 10, 2026 • 49min
The Hidden Skill That Changes Everything: Awareness, Attention & Better Golf with Jim Waldron #417
Jim Waldron, a golf coach and mindfulness practitioner who blends neuroscience with contemplative practice. He explores how awareness and proprioception reshape golf. Short takes on quieting the mind, walking meditation between shots, the snow globe metaphor for thoughts, and body-first practices that let better golf emerge naturally.

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Apr 2, 2024 • 56min
Episode 27: Jim Waldron
Jim Waldron, known as the "Yips Whisperer," is a nationally acclaimed golf instructor and mental game coach. In this dynamic conversation, he explores the vital mind/body connection in golf, shedding light on overcoming the 'yips' and enhancing mental focus. Jim shares insights from his journey with meditation and sensory deprivation, alongside Ben Hogan's teachings on balance and swing mechanics. He emphasizes the importance of mindfulness, encouraging golfers to shift their attention to the external environment and embrace a holistic approach to improvement.

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Mar 28, 2025 • 1h 7min
The Big Picture of Mind Coaching – Jim Waldron #352
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.

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Feb 27, 2026 • 60min
Being able to Deal with WHATEVER the game of golf and life throws at us – Jim Waldron #398
Jim Waldron, golf coach and thinker who blends golf psychology with Buddhist ideas, explores rites of passage and mental resilience. He discusses why fear and score-protection cause suffering. Short, deliberate challenges and exposure can reduce shame and calm the amygdala. Practical drills, letting go of outcome and accepting impermanence are covered in concise, provocative conversation.

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Jul 1, 2025 • 1h 13min
245: Jim Waldron - Guaranteed Yips Cure, Radical Acceptance, Willingness to Suffer, and Eliminating Fear
Jim Waldron, a nationally acclaimed golf professional and mental game coach with a staggering 94% success rate in curing the yips, shares invaluable insights. He breaks down the psychological aspects of the yips and introduces the 'Two Minds Theory.' Jim emphasizes the importance of radical acceptance and sheds light on how identity impacts performance. Listeners will discover techniques for emotional regulation, the significance of a solid pre-shot routine, and the power of confronting discomfort as a pathway to resilience in both golf and life.

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Jul 31, 2026 • 1h 12min
Why Your Swing is Hurting you LESS Than You Think with Jim Waldron | Mulligans
Jim Waldron, veteran instructor and founder of Balance Point Golf, explains the arm-swing illusion and balance-based ball-striking methods. He outlines his Great Shot video program and contrasts live remote lessons with one-way clips. Jim breaks down motor-learning, grip pressure, wrist release, lower-body balance, and drills that build durable swing control.

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Apr 17, 2026 • 54min
The Many Secrets of Ben Hogan – Part Two – Jim Waldron #405
Jim Waldron, coach and founder of Balance Point Golf known for swing mechanics and grip-pressure insight, dives into Ben Hogan's principles and a mastery mindset. Short, punchy takes cover grip-pressure myths, a 1–15 pressure scale, taper vs non-taper grips, putt-specific pressure tweaks, and why embracing failure and wider targets can free your game.

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Nov 28, 2025 • 51min
The Supreme Mental Skill of Acceptance – Jim Waldron #385
In this enlightening discussion, Jim Waldron, a renowned golf coach and founder of Balance Point Golf, shares his expertise on the crucial mental skill of acceptance. He emphasizes how acceptance forms the foundation of mental performance and how resisting discomfort leads to suffering. Jim introduces insightful concepts like mindfulness, verbalized acceptance scripts, and the importance of a carefree acceptance step in pre-shot routines. He also connects personal growth to overcoming the yips and encourages players to adopt a long-term mastery mindset.

Sep 29, 2026 • 1h 21min
304: Jim Waldron - Stop Fighting Your Thoughts: A Better Way to Play Under Pressure
Jim Waldron, a golf instructor and mental game coach specializing in yips and pressure performance, explores why ego makes certain shots feel threatening. He discusses attention as a flashlight, the “snow globe” effect of stress, and why accepting thoughts beats fighting them. They also unpack routines, external focus, meditation, useful stress, and staying present when golf magnifies judgment.


