Today on the Mind Caddie we are joined again by my great friend from the USA Randy Joyner Randy is a TOP coach who keeps producing outstanding results with players at all levels but especially young college and aspiring tour players He is a Certified Mind Factor coach and has been kind enough to say that the work we have done over the years has had a big influence on his game and his coaching He has won 2 Pro Ams recently with sub 65 scores without ANY practice whatsoever We go into detail about...
Jun 27, 2025•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 364
On today’s show, we have a solo run touching on a subject, very dear to my heart, the concept of ‘I will be happy when’ How we all fall into the trap of putting off our enjoyment of life for for some perceived moment off in the future, when the stars will align everything will come together, and I will be happy ever after as a result of achieving X Y or Z. You can fill in the blanks that may be winning a major tournament. It may be winning the club championship or breaking 100 for the first time...
Jun 20, 2025•16 min•Ep. 363
The Golfers SIXTH SENSE On today’s show, we have a brilliant conversation with top Swedish PGA professional Marcus Westerberg. Marcus is a good friend of the show I’ve been previously been on a couple of times in the past to discuss his work. He wrote an absolutely brilliant book called the ‘Golfers Sixth Sense.’ This book is about a deep understanding of the mind body connection in Golf and how it is foolish to try to separate the two. Marcus is a really deep thinker about the game, and he’s ha...
Jun 13, 2025•46 min•Ep. 362
Today we have a really special show with two good friends and outstanding coaches Jim Waldron and Justin Tang We had a wonderful conversation about the current CULTURE of golf instruction and what it is ACTUALLY doing for our game. The resulting conversation was outstanding: What are the BELIEFS that need to be challenged to move forward ? The mistake we make in thinking that movement can be changed easily The commitment and dedication required A ‘path of mastery’ approach The language of ‘easy ...
Jun 06, 2025•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 361
Why your current practice could actually be making you WORSE Today we are joined by a really special guest in the shape of the MD of Zen Golf Will Stubbs We had a fascinating conversation about creating a truly effective learning environment Understanding the dynamic and chaotic environment that is golf and why we need to replicate that in practice Looking a golf as a series of PUZZLES to solve Changing learning from school onwards to make an experience inherently PRACTICAL How to develop really...
May 30, 2025•49 min•Ep. 360
It was a tournament like no other with incredible drama that put is all through a rollercoaster of emotions as Rory secured the Green Jacket and became a member of that most exclusive club of golf’s Grand Slam winners. Yet in the euphoria of the win and the endless post tournament analysis did we all miss something in terms of Rory’s response to the win on the final green? Top coach and good friend of the show Garret Kramer thinks so In this fascinating conversation we go a good bit deeper than ...
May 23, 2025•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 359
Today on the show we are joined with one of the top PGA coaches in Australia and a good friend of the show Brent Dale Brent is a deep thinker about the game who has his own fantastic podcast called ‘Your Golf Performance’ with a host of wonderful guests We dive deep into setting up competitive environments to give players the very best chance of making progress with their game. How a competitive environment in practice can foster a real desire to make the best of your game. The 70ft Drill to det...
May 16, 2025•58 min•Ep. 358
Today on the show we have former PGA Tour player Gary Christian who has had a remarkable career as a player, broadcaster and now author of a wonderful book called ‘Beat the golf course not yourself’ During out time together Gary went into some phenomenal detail about how his career as a player turned around when he seriously began to work on and explore the mental game It is inspirational how he explored for him key areas such as visualisation and how this gave him the capacity to get the very b...
May 02, 2025•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 357
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 ...
Apr 25, 2025•1 hr 22 min•Ep. 356
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 thoug...
Apr 18, 2025•20 min•Ep. 355
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 mo...
Apr 11, 2025•49 min•Ep. 354
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...
Apr 04, 2025•53 min•Ep. 353
What will ACTUALLY make a difference to your golf and life Today on the Mind Caddie we welcome back my good friend and colleague Jim Waldron. This is a recording of a live presentation Jim gave to the Mind Factor coaches Jim is an outstanding coach with an absolute wealth of experience. This seminar is for the really dedicated coach or player. There are some challenging concepts in here that have the potential to make a really BIG difference to your game and indeed your life. In the session we t...
Mar 28, 2025•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 352
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 g...
Mar 21, 2025•51 min•Ep. 351
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 confide...
Mar 14, 2025•49 min•Ep. 350
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...
Mar 07, 2025•1 hr•Ep. 349
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 ...
Feb 28, 2025•57 min•Ep. 348
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 ...
Feb 21, 2025•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 347
The inspirational story of an ordinary golfer who made a dream happen In this episode of the Mind Caddie we have a special guest in the shape of Tim Shears Recently Tim shared with me his wonderful personal story of how he managed to shoot his age at the age of 67!! It is a VERY inspirational story He set off on this journey at the age of 65 He had a plan He took action and made it happen Before that Tim related his own life story of being a caddie in the early days of the European Tour Travelli...
Feb 14, 2025•42 min•Ep. 346
The FOUR areas of Rotation you NEED to know to hit the ball further Today on the Mind Caddie we are joined by one of the very best fitness and conditioning coaches in the USA Chris Finn. Chris is very highly regarded in his field and when you start to listen to this conversation you will understand why. The fitness business he has built Par4Success continues to have amazing results with players of all levels and ages. All of his worked is steeped in extensive research and solid data. In this con...
Feb 07, 2025•48 min•Ep. 345
A potential way back to playing with less pain On today’s Mind Caddie we go in a slightly different direction but nevertheless one that I am sure will apply to so many people. PAIN!! A lot of us are playing golf in some form of pain or other It may be acute pain or chronic pain Chronic pain is at epidemic proportions If you have had pain for over 6 months it is now a chronic issue And as todays guest ‘The Pain PT’ Jim Prussack explains it is not as simple and as straightforward as we may believe...
Jan 31, 2025•49 min•Ep. 344
Today on the podcast we are joined by author and coach Cameron Strachan who has written the provocatively titled book ‘How to Unf__k your Golf Swing’ He has made it his life’s work to demystify the golf swing and get players away from too much technical thinking It may not be for everyone but for many it will be a refreshing departure from the barrage of technical positions and theory How can we make learning the golf swing much simpler? This question has driven Cameron in his quest for years Ho...
Jan 24, 2025•42 min•Ep. 343
Head coach at Wake Forest for 28 years On today’s show we welcome legendary Wake Forest head coach Jerry Haas who has been there for an incredible 28 years. During this time he has been part of the development of so many great players We had a wonderful discussion about the background to Jerry’s development as a player and a coach. His uncle was former US Masters champion Bob Goalby and his brother Jay Haas holds the record of the most made cuts in PGA Tour Jerry went on to play on the European ...
Jan 17, 2025•55 min•Ep. 342
In this episode, Karl hosts renowned golf coach Gareth McShea. They reminisce about their early days and delve into McShea's journey from aspiring tour golfer to a leading figure in golf coaching. The discussion highlights McShea's methodology, including his pivotal shift influenced by Dan Millman's 'Body Mind Mastery' and how focusing on the mental and emotional game can enhance physical performance. Gareth also elaborates on Aim Point, an innovative approach to green reading that eliminates gu...
Jan 10, 2025•47 min•Ep. 341
The power of a defined MISSION Today on the Mind Caddie we have a very special guest in Dr. John Demartini. He is world-renowned human behavior expert. His work has been described by students as "the most comprehensive body of work" - "an extensive library of wisdom." He is an internationally published author, a global educator and the founder of the Demartini Method, a revolutionary tool in modern psychology. His teachings are the synthesis of knowledge and wisdom from the greatest minds throug...
Jan 03, 2025•49 min•Ep. 340
Review of the year - A time for genuine reflection As we are at that time of year when we reflect Karl takes the opportunity to look back and ask some quality questions. What has this year been like for you? Did you achieve and experience what you wanted from the game? What were some of the genuine highlights? Then as we move forward to the opportunities next year will bring. Can we gain real clarity on what is truly important to you? What would a really special golfing year look like? If we get...
Dec 27, 2024•18 min•Ep. 339
Trusting our innate intelligence Karl and Simon delve into various topics stemming from their personal and professional experiences. They discuss the importance of presence and authenticity, especially in giving talks and interacting with audiences. The significance of mental strength in sports, the myth of positive thinking, and dealing with anxiety and imposter syndrome are examined. They also explore the dangers of rigidly striving for success and the value of embracing innate enoughness and ...
Dec 20, 2024•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 338
In this episode, Karl interviews renowned performance coach Steven Yellen. They discuss Steven’s new book, which delves deeper into the principles of fluid motion and sports performance, specifically in golf. Key topics include the importance of building and accessing fluid motion, the dangers of unnecessary swing changes, and the role of the basal ganglia in storing motion memory. Steven shares insights from his collaboration with top sports neuroscientist Dr. Fred Travis and explains how elite...
Dec 13, 2024•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 337
Why your hands are SO important to your game. Mark joins Karl for an insightful discussion about his journey over the past five years and his extensive experience in the world of golf. They delve into the significance of beliefs and perception in movement and performance. Mark emphasizes the intertwined nature of the brain and body, particularly the crucial role hands play in movement coordination. They explore how beliefs shape behaviors, the evolving myths in golf training, and the importance ...
Dec 06, 2024•58 min•Ep. 336
In this episode, Karl interviews Josh Nichols, a prominent mental golf coach and host of the Mental Golf Show podcast. They discuss Josh's journey from aspiring professional golfer to becoming a mental golf coach. Josh shares his experiences with practice techniques, mental approaches, and how he transformed his career with the help of his coach, Robert Limville. The conversation delves deep into effective practice strategies, the importance of mental resilience, and practical drills to improve ...
Nov 29, 2024•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 335