Mind Caddie - Improve Your Mental Golf Game

Could you look at the game from a different perspective? Today we welcome back a very great friend and colleague Kendal Mcwade from Instinctive Golf Kendal has had a huge impact on my own coaching as well as many other players and coaches. He has been a pioneer in exploring the nature of learning We had the chance to look deeply into the nature of learning and how we try to develop in the game of golf How can we deepen awareness? Hitting objects with tools – natural motion What is the nature of deep learning? Have we lost a deep connection to how we use and utilise tools? What innate capabilities have we hidden from view? The joy of ‘messing around’ and creating shots Keeping the brain FULLY engaged Deliberate shanks, deliberate toe shots Deliberate tops Hitting drivers of grip length tees Exploring what the club can actually do Hitting the ‘Bomb Draw’ The golfing hammer Just a wonderful conversation with a very deep thinker about the game who has influenced so many players and coaches To find out more about Kendal McWade go to https://instinctivegolfcoaching.co.uk/ 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    

How joining the most elite golf club of all gives us all inspiration to ‘Stay in the Game’ Do you watch this year’s US Masters?What was the rollercoaster of emotions like for you? It was an incredible spectacle that has left a deep impression on us all. As Rory joins the most elite of clubs what can we all dissect and learn from the once in a lifetime achievement? Today Karl gives his reflections on what we can all learn from Rory How Rory ‘stayed in the game’ Dealing with the multitude of thoughts, feelings and emotions Recovering from setbacks A willingness to accept ALL outcomes The bigger picture of what golf truly means to us The value of LASTING relationships Being clear on YOUR reasons to play golf Being willing to stay on the PATH to MASTERY What may RORY achieve NOW? A thought provoking solo session by Karl that you can totally relate to your own game 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  

Why pain is actually in the BRAIN and how we LEARN to be anxious Today on the Mind Caddie we have a really distinguished guest in the shape of Dr Howard Schubiner He is an internist and the director of the Mind Body Medicine Center at Ascension Providence Hospital in Southfield, Michigan. Dr. Schubiner is a Clinical Professor at the Michigan State University College of Human Medicine and is a fellow in the American College of Physicians, and the American Academy of Pediatrics. He has authored more than 100 publications in scientific journals and books, and lectures regionally, nationally, and internationally and has consulted for the American Medical Association, the National Institute on Drug Abuse, and the National Institute on Mental Health. Dr. Schubiner is the author of three books: Unlearn Your Pain, Unlearn Your Anxiety and Depression, and Hidden From View Why your brain predicts what it needs to do to PROTECT you ALWAYS When you touch a hot stove it is not your finger causing the pain it is your BRAIN What happens when your brain goes into DANGER MODE The triple three that keep the problem in place Focus Fear Fixing The body always heals but our brain can keep producing pain How anxiety can be a learned response to a PERCEIVED danger Why we need to ‘TALK’ to our brain to reduce the perception of threat Change the perception of the threat and we change our response to the threat. Such an important episode not just for your golf but your life in general   To find out more about Dr Schubiner go to https://unlearnyourpain.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    

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