The Mental Golf Show

On this episode, we learn about the foundational skills you need to be able to step up to a birdie putt and be able to freely hit it with confidence. For more on this subject, or to learn about working with a mental performance coach, head to foundationsmp.com. Theme song: Funkorama by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3788-funkorama License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Thanks for listening!

On this episode of The Mental Golf Show, Josh talks with two Masters in Sport Psych students from the University of North Texas about the mental game as it relates to putting, as well as much more. Link to Elizabeth and Lauren's golf mental game survey: https://unt.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_1KUontm4yPPPJTD For more from Foundations Mental Performance, including blog posts and a visualization practice, head to foundationsmp.com. Thanks for listening!

A lot of us think that we have to do things just like to the pros in order to play like the pros. But I think that's a misconception that we should challenge ourselves on. What we do can weigh us down. So here's a challenge to change that way of thinking. Thanks for listening! If you enjoyed it leave a rating!  For more, head to joshnicholsgolf.com.

The key to dealing with fear of failure on and off the golf course. Thanks for listening! For more head to joshnicholsgolf.com.

How do you deal with change? Is your house built on sand or on a solid foundation of rock? In order to deal with tough circumstances you must build from the ground up. Thanks for listening! For more head to joshnicholsgolf.com.

A lot of us are looking for things we can be doing during our downtime, between tournaments, or just a good daily habit to exercise your mind. This visualization practice is a good way to fill those gaps! The first half of this episode describes the why, what, and how of visualization/meditation. And the second half is a recording of a visualization practice that I do for myself. But just because it's for me doesn't mean you can't use it. It's generic enough to apply to you, while specific enough to simulate the feelings that you should have before, during, and after a competitive round of golf. Hope this helps! For more, head to joshnicholsgolf.com.

There’s a strong tendency to focus on the things you can’t control, especially when circumstances are not how you’d like them to be. But when external forces seem to be out of control, what you choose to focus on can determine your performance. Thanks for listening! For more, head to joshnicholsgolf.com.

We wonder what it’s like to get in the zone. Or we want to figure out how to get out of our own way. Well you can’t simply will yourself into the zone, or repeat the words "get out of your own way" over and over and expect yourself to magically arrive there. It's a practice. A habit. And one that you can start right now, whether you're at home or at the course. Link to How Champions Think by Dr. Bob Rotella Thanks for listening! For more, head to joshnicholsgolf.com.

Finally getting back in the saddle for an update on how things have been. There was a point in this coronavirus pandemic that I would've hesitated to permanently etch the subject in the shownotes of a podcast, but now I believe this situation is large enough to warrant the small act of including it here. With multiple tournaments being cancelled, the Masters being postponed, and entire college seasons being brought to a hault, I think this is justified. Anyway, listen up for some thoughts I've had lately 😅 Thanks for listening! For more head to joshnicholsgolf.com.

The difference having a better strategy on the course can have on your long-term scores is massive. Make that decision now and look back in a decade and realize how smart of a mental switch it was. Thanks for listening! For more head to joshnicholsgolf.com. I'd love to hear from you! Email me at joshlukenichols@gmail.com or text me (336) 399-1825. For other links, go here.