In this episode, Karl interviews golf instructor Adam Young, where they discuss the importance of skill development over technical perfection in golf. Adam explains his definition of skill as the ability to execute one's intention on the course, distinguishing it from mere technique. They delve into the necessity of adaptability in golf, debunking the myth of consistency and emphasising external focus and intention to improve shot outcomes. Adam also shares practical drills for golfers to enhanc...
Nov 22, 2024•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 334
In this episode, host Karl interviews Giles Croft, a former surgeon who transitioned into health informatics, cycling journalism, and eventually coaching. They discuss Giles' varied career, his insights on career change, and his passion for cycling. Giles shares his journey from medicine to managing health information and finally to becoming a successful coach focusing on mental health and well-being. They explore the importance of being present, handling anxiety, and letting go of rigid goals t...
Nov 15, 2024•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 333
In this episode, Karl and Gary revisit the transformative ideas from their book 'The Lost Art of Putting,' reflecting on its impact since its publication six years ago. To get a free 7 day trial of Mind Caddie go to https://www.mindcaddie.golf/ They explore the concepts of focusing on pace over line, creative and intuitive approaches to putting, the importance of intention, attention, and attitude, and the role of acceptance in handling outcomes. Insights are shared from their experiences and ob...
Nov 08, 2024•59 min•Ep. 332
In this episode, Karl welcomes back Tim O'Connor to discuss Tim's new book, 'Getting Unstuck: The Seven Transformational Practices for Golf Nerds'. If you want to book your Mind Caddie workshop for 2025 get in touch with us at www.themindfactor.com They explore the extended life of their reciprocal conversations across their podcasts, touch on the captivating photo on the book's cover, and dive deep into the five components of golf: physical, technical, mental, emotional, and spiritual. Tim shar...
Nov 01, 2024•58 min•Ep. 331
In this engaging series, Karl and Fred delve into the intricate connections between golf and life. They explore how aging shifts one's perspective on the game, transforming it from a measure of self-worth to a source of joy and creativity. The discussion highlights the psychological aspects of golf, emphasizing self-awareness, the pitfalls of seeking external validation, and the power of being present. The narrative champions the importance of experiential learning over rigid instruction, the be...
Oct 25, 2024•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 330
In this episode, Karl and Jim discuss the intricacies of golf improvement and reflection at the end of a season. They emphasize the importance of having a strategic plan and identifying weak areas in one's game, such as mental focus, long game, short game, or putting. They explore the concept of having a clear purpose for playing golf beyond ego enhancement, focusing on mastery, and identifying one's golfing personality: learner, competitor, or shot maker. They touch on the mental aspects of gol...
Oct 18, 2024•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 329
Some winter inspiration from Karl Morris. What can you do this winter to develop your core skills? Follow and subscribe to get the latest episodes, comment if you have a question for Karl. Welcome to the Mind Caddie podcast with Karl Morris. The ultimate podcast for golf enthusiasts seeking to enhance their mental game and take their golf performance to new heights. Hosted by Europe's leading performance coach to PGA Tour players, Karl Morris, along with special guests, this show is your gateway...
Oct 13, 2024•2 min
In this episode, Karl Morris interviews Dr. Craig Farnsworth, an optometrist turned renowned putting coach. Dr. Farnsworth discusses his journey from eye training to coaching elite golfers like Nick Faldo and Bernard Langer. He highlights the importance of visual skills in better aligning putts and overcoming mental barriers. Dr. Farnsworth shares insights into improving pace control and alignment through perceptual accuracy and visualization. He emphasizes the mental aspect of golf, utilizing v...
Oct 11, 2024•55 min•Ep. 328
Andrew, the author of 'The Overthinker's Guide to Life,' shares his unconventional career path, starting from health psychology to becoming an advertising creative and stand-up comedian. During the discussion, he delves into his struggles with overthinking, how it impacted his professional and personal life, and the insights he gained from his experiences. Andrew explains how learning to trust his instincts and stay present has enhanced his creativity and performance. He also provides practical ...
Oct 04, 2024•49 min•Ep. 327
In this insightful episode, Susie Meyers, author of 'Golf from Point A,' delves into the philosophical approach of her book, which emphasizes the importance of treating each shot, each day, and each moment as a new beginning akin to the letter 'A' in the alphabet. Meyers shares compelling anecdotes about golf and life, drawing parallels between the game and broader life lessons on adaptability, emotional resilience, and the significance of letting go of past burdens. She also reflects on her exp...
Sep 27, 2024•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 326
From Early Beginnings to Professional Golf Success with Tom McKibbin In this episode, Tom McKibbin shares his journey from starting golf at age eight to becoming a professional golfer. He talks about early competitions at Hollywood Golf Club, the significant role of his long-term coach Johnny Foster, and the transition from amateur to professional golf. Tom discusses his experiences on tour, including his first win, dealing with different courses, and the invaluable influence of playing alongsid...
Sep 20, 2024•51 min•Ep. 325
This episode features a deep dive into effective golf training with Peter and Stuart, founders of Practice Thinkers. The conversation explores how golfers can rethink their day-to-day training practices to challenge existing norms and improve performance. Stuart discusses the importance of aligning practice with actual game conditions and addressing performance anxiety through appropriate training methods. They emphasize understanding the intrinsic dynamics of one's golf swing, using practical e...
Sep 13, 2024•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 324
In this episode, Karl welcomes PGA Tour coach Ralph, a specialist in putting, to discuss his extensive experience and insights into improving golf performance. Ralph, who has been coaching on the PGA Tour since 2009, shares his journey and highlights, including coaching notable players like Cam Davis and Johnny Vegas. The conversation delves into Ralph's approach to putting, the common misconception of misreads and putt execution, and the development of his green reading system, the Tour Read ap...
Sep 06, 2024•55 min•Ep. 323
In this insightful episode, Karl interviews Howard, who shares his long journey in the world of golf. They reminisce about their early days, discuss Howard’s influential book 'The Making of a Coach,' and delve into the inspiration behind it, catalysed by personal loss. Howard narrates his life filled with valuable lessons learned from family, the impact of influential figures in golf, his experiences with player coaching, and his time at various prestigious golf clubs. His stories highlight the ...
Aug 30, 2024•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 322
In this episode, Karl Morris invites Howard, a seasoned radio host, comedian, and avid golfer, to discuss the intricacies of the mental side of golf. Are you going to take ACTION and become a Certified Mind Factor coach? Join us for a wonderful three days in Manchester in November Get in touch at https://themindfactor.net/the-certification-course/ Howard shares insights from his multifaceted career, his experiences in various golf competitions, and how he transformed his approach to the game fro...
Aug 23, 2024•53 min•Ep. 321
The Essence of Being: Insights on Authentic Self and Performance Are you going to take ACTION and become a Certified Mind Factor coach? Join us for a wonderful three days in Manchester in November Get in touch at https://themindfactor.net/the-certification-course/ In this thoughtful conversation, host Karl Morris welcomes Garrett Kramer to discuss recent developments in Garrett's life, including personal projects and the release of his latest book. The dialogue delves deep into the philosophical...
Aug 09, 2024•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 320
Today on the show we are joined by former European Tour player and coach Paul Affleck Paul played for a number of years on the main tour after winning the Challenge Tour to secure his playing rights. Are you going to take ACTION and become a Certified Mind Factor coach? Join us for a wonderful three days in Manchester in November Get in touch at https://themindfactor.net/the-certification-course/ We had a wonderful conversation about his development as a player from the early years as an assista...
Aug 02, 2024•59 min•Ep. 319
Today on the podcast we are joined by Dr Laura Carey and Caesar Bayliss from Perception Sport Are you going to take ACTION and become a Certified Mind Factor coach? Join us for a wonderful three days in Manchester in November Get in touch at https://themindfactor.net/the-certification-course/ Laura has conducted some amazing research around putting over the past number of years in particular around gaze control and also brain activity prior to actually hitting the putt. What she has uncovered ha...
Jul 26, 2024•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 318
How ‘Socratic’ questioning could help transform your game Today we have on the show internationally renowned coach Nick Bradley who has written a fantastic new book called ‘The 50 secrets to GREAT GOLF you don’t know about YET!’ Are you going to take ACTION and become a Certified Mind Factor coach? Join us for a wonderful three days in Manchester in November Get in touch at https://themindfactor.net/the-certification-course/ One of the secrets really stood out to me Socratic questioning and how ...
Jul 19, 2024•56 min•Ep. 317
Today on the podcast we are joined by author and executive coach Becky Hall who has written a wonderful book called ‘The Art of Enough’ Download Mind Caddie for hundreds of short audio lessons and exercises produced by Karl and start improving your mental game the same way as six major champions: https://mindcaddie.onelink.me/7xjx/znldwgbi During a very wide ranging conversation we to a deep dive into the concept of ENOUGH What is enough? In a world where we it is constantly being reinforced tha...
Jul 12, 2024•53 min•Ep. 316
Today I am joined on the show by my good friend and colleague Andrew Knott. Andrew is the head professional at the All Thailand Golf Centre in Bangkok which in amazing location dedicated to providing one of the best environments for learning and development in South East Asia. Download Mind Caddie for hundreds of short audio lessons and exercises produced by Karl and start improving your mental game the same way as six major champions: https://mindcaddie.onelink.me/7xjx/znldwgbi I met up with An...
Jul 05, 2024•57 min•Ep. 315
Today on the show we welcome back a great guest in Jayne Storey who has just published a new book called ‘The athlete’s ascent’. Download Mind Caddie for hundreds of short audio lessons and exercises produced by Karl and start improving your mental game the same way as six major champions: https://mindcaddie.onelink.me/7xjx/znldwgbi We had again a wonderful conversation about her work on what it can mean for you and your game. Jayne has a wealth of knowledge and experience of martial arts spanni...
Jun 21, 2024•56 min•Ep. 314
Today we have the opportunity to spend some more time with coach Kent Osborne. He is the author of the book ‘ Scratch Attitude ’ Are you going to take ACTION and become a Certified Mind Factor coach? Join us for a wonderful three days in Manchester in November Get in touch at https://themindfactor.net/the-certification-course/ Here is a great quote from his website "You see … before I became a golfer I was a pioneer in the executive coaching field, My experience working with professional athlete...
Jun 14, 2024•57 min•Ep. 313
The Skill of ACCEPTANCE and why it is SO important to develop – Karl Morris Why you will always fall short of your true capability without this skill Thanks for joining me on today’s Brain Booster which is a solo run from me. I wanted to take the opportunity to bring together some of the key concepts from the previous months and some of the recent guests. Are you going to take ACTION and become a Certified Mind Factor coach? Join us for a wonderful three days in Manchester in November Get in tou...
Jun 07, 2024•24 min
Today we welcome back onto the show Jon Sherman author of the brilliant ‘Four Foundations of Golf’ and his latest book ‘The Foundations of Winning Golf’ Become a MIND FACTOR COACH - a three-day course November 22nd to 24th Friday thru Sunday in Manchester UK. Set yourself apart from the rest, find out more here: https://themindfactor.net/the-certification-course/ We had a wonderful conversation all about competing in tournaments. What we discussed is so relevant to anyone wanting to get the best...
May 31, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 311
Today we have a slight change in focus with our guest but one that nevertheless you will find fascinating and a great inspiration Mike Moir. Download Mind Caddie for hundreds of short audio lessons and exercises produced by Karl and start improving your mental game the same way as six major champions: Download Mind Caddie Here Mike is the CEO of the highly renowned clothing brand FENIX I met Mike recently at the PGA Conference in Thailand He was one of the main speakers and what he had to say ha...
May 24, 2024•47 min•Ep. 310
On today’s show we have former BBC sports presenter Simon Mundie who has recently released a tremendous book called ‘How to find success without losing yourself’ Download Mind Caddie for hundreds of short audio lessons and exercises produced by Karl and start improving your mental game the same way as six major champions: Download Mind Caddie Here Simon has spent many years interviewing and being around some of the greatest names in sport. People who have achieved what others may think as being ...
May 17, 2024•50 min•Ep. 309
Today we welcome back onto the Brain Booster my good friend Jim Waldron. Download Mind Caddie for hundreds of short audio lessons and exercises produced by Karl and start improving your mental game the same way as six major champions: Download Mind Caddie Here Jim has had a BIG input on players who listen to the show and I wanted to get him back to talk at more length about a subject that is unfortunately very relevant to a LOT of golfers the YIPS. We had another wonderful conversation about how...
May 10, 2024•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 308
Why IDENTITY is so important to your development as a golfer Facing up to your FEARS and shattering the illusions of what the game means to us Download Mind Caddie for hundreds of short audio lessons and exercises produced by Karl and start improving your mental game the same way as six major champions: Download Mind Caddie Here Today we have a wonderful conversation with Jay Carter who is the National Coach of the New Zealand golf team. Why does New Zealand punch above its weight in terms of pr...
May 03, 2024•1 hr•Ep. 307
On today’s Brain Booster we have one of the world’s leading experts on hypnosis, Dr David Spiegel. Download Mind Caddie for hundreds of short audio lessons and exercises produced by Karl and start improving your mental game the same way as six major champions: Download Mind Caddie Here David Spiegel is one of the United States’ most respected experts in the clinical uses of hypnosis. He is Associate Chair of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences at Stanford University and directs the Stanford Cen...
Apr 19, 2024•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 306
