🏋️‍♂️ Get the Free MVP Golf Workout from Nerd Fitness here! ----- I worked with Matt Myers at Nerd Fitness for the entirety of 2025 as my personal trainer. But far beyond building workout plans and keeping me accountable to nutrition goals, he was a partner on a journey. I know for a fact I would be so far off course from where I started 2025 had I been trying to go it alone. I can say without exaggeration that Nerd Fitness has changed my life. Matt and I want to do quarterly updates through 2026, so this is Q1 2026 Update. ----- 📊 FREE Mental Game Assessment: joshnicholsgolf.com/assessment - identify your mental strengths and areas for mental game improvement. ----- 📧 The Mental Re-Grip Newsletter: Sign up for weekly mental game tips at joshnicholsgolf.com/newsletter. 👨🏻‍🏫 Josh Nichols Golf (1-on-1 Mental Coaching): Email josh@joshnicholsgolf.com or visit joshnicholsgolf.com for sessions. 🏌️‍♂️ Divot Board: Get 10% off at divotboard.com/mentalgolfshow using code 'MentalGolf10'. ⛳️ PutterCup: Get 15% off your PutterCup order by going to puttercupgolf.com/mentalgolfshow and signing up for the PutterCup newsletter. ----- 🔥 Special thanks to Titleist for their support of The Mental Golf Show. Join Team Titleist here. 

I've done a goal-setting episode at the end of every year for the past 6 years, but I don't think I've ever done a review of the year that just ended. This episode will show you a simple, proven way to review your year (or your day or your round of golf) that you can and should use. And I of course set some golf and podcast goals for 2026, which I think can help you do the same. ----- 📊 FREE Mental Game Assessment: joshnicholsgolf.com/assessment - identify your mental strengths and areas for mental game improvement. ----- 🏋️‍♂️ Nerd Fitness: Head to nerdfitness.com, and when (not if) you go through onboarding just mention Josh at The Mental Golf Show sent you. 📧 The Mental Re-Grip Newsletter: Sign up for weekly mental game tips at joshnicholsgolf.com/newsletter. 👨🏻‍🏫 Josh Nichols Golf (1-on-1 Mental Coaching): Email josh@joshnicholsgolf.com or visit joshnicholsgolf.com for sessions. 🏌️‍♂️ Divot Board: Get 10% off at divotboard.com/mentalgolfshow using code 'MentalGolf10'. ⛳️ PutterCup: Get 15% off your PutterCup order by going to puttercupgolf.com/mentalgolfshow and signing up for the PutterCup newsletter. ----- 🔥 Special thanks to Titleist for their support of The Mental Golf Show. Join Team Titleist here. 

Steve Wheatcroft played professional golf for 19 years, almost all of those on the Korn Ferry and PGA Tour. In this episode we get into the experiences he had, the fallout of retiring, and the journey since.  Topics discussed: The Silence After Professional SportsIdentity Beyond the GameThe Balance of Passion and ProfessionLearning to Practice EffectivelyThe Journey of Becoming a GolferSelf-Perception and Mental ChallengesLessons Learned and Advice for OthersThe Humor in Golf: A Lighthearted ApproachThe Feeling of Not Belonging: A Personal JourneyAspirations and Realities: The Golfing DreamThe Pressure of Early Success: A Cautionary TaleThe Long-Term View: Sustainability in Golf CareersIdentity Beyond Golf: Finding Self-WorthReflections on the Book: Cocktails and Range BallsThe Identity Crisis After GolfStruggles with Alcoholism and DepressionThe Journey to RecoveryFinding Purpose Through StorytellingTransitioning from Professional GolfThe Mulligan Foundation: A New HopeWriting for Change: The Power of a Story ----- Steve Wheatcroft's links: Book: Cocktails and Range Balls: One's Too Many, Ten's Not Enough The Mulligan Foundation ----- 📊 FREE Mental Game Assessment: joshnicholsgolf.com/assessment - identify your mental strengths and areas for mental game improvement. ----- 🏋️‍♂️ Nerd Fitness: Head to nerdfitness.com, and when (not if) you go through onboarding just mention Josh at The Mental Golf Show sent you. 📧 The Mental Re-Grip Newsletter: Sign up for weekly mental game tips at joshnicholsgolf.com/newsletter. 👨🏻‍🏫 Josh Nichols Golf (1-on-1 Mental Coaching): Email josh@joshnicholsgolf.com or visit joshnicholsgolf.com for sessions. 🏌️‍♂️ Divot Board: Get 10% off at divotboard.com/mentalgolfshow using code 'MentalGolf10'. ⛳️ PutterCup: Get 15% off your PutterCup order by going to puttercupgolf.com/mentalgolfshow and signing up for the PutterCup newsletter. ----- 🔥 Special thanks to Titleist for their support of The Mental Golf Show. Join Team Titleist here. 

🎓 The Perfect Pre-shot Routine digital course: Dial in your pre-shot routine here. ----- This year has been a monumental one for The Mental Golf Show. It's the most interviews I've ever done (33 up to this point) and I feel like my skill as an interviewer has drastically improved across this year, and certainly over the life of the podcast. So with guest episodes in mind, I wanted to pull out some of my favorite nuggets from interviews in 2025. I wanted to include so many more than this, but I also wanted the episode to be about an hour long so I landed on 9 guest nuggets (I said 8 in the pod intro, pardon my bad counting skills). Below are all the guests and their episode number so you can go back and listen to their full episode: Webb Simpson: What confidence is made of, how to grow it, and what hurts Webb's confidence (Episode 242) Dan Abrahams: How to get the most out of your ABCD Game (Episode 239) Jayson Nickol: Getting comfortable going low and eliminating “Anyway Shots” (Episode 238) Ross MacLeod: Is putting the most important part of the game? (Episode 244) Mike Booker: The difference between a “Tournament Golfer” and a “Golfer Who Plays Tournaments” (Episode 241) Gary Waters: The benefit of detaching yourself from your results (Episode 254) Lou Stagner: Where should players set their stat benchmarks? (Episode 236) Jim Waldron: What and how much should we be thinking about during the golf swing? (Episode 245) Dawn Grant: How do you maximize joy on the golf course? (Episode 250) ----- 🗓️ Basic and Custom Practice Plans: Get more organized with your practice at joshnicholsgolf.com/practice 🏋️‍♂️ Nerd Fitness: Head to nerdfitness.com, and when (not if) you go through onboarding just mention Josh at The Mental Golf Show sent you. 📊 FREE Mental Game Assessment: joshnicholsgolf.com/assessment - identify your mental strengths and areas for mental game improvement. 📧 The Mental Re-Grip Newsletter: Sign up for weekly mental game tips at joshnicholsgolf.com/newsletter. 👨🏻‍🏫 Josh Nichols Golf (1-on-1 Mental Coaching): Email josh@joshnicholsgolf.com or visit joshnicholsgolf.com for sessions. 🏌️‍♂️ Divot Board: Get 10% off at divotboard.com/mentalgolfshow using code 'MentalGolf10'. ⛳️ PutterCup: Get 15% off your PutterCup order by going to puttercupgolf.com/mentalgolfshow and signing up for the PutterCup newsletter. ----- 🔥 Special thanks to Titleist for their support of The Mental Golf Show. Join Team Titleist here. 

🎓 The Perfect Pre-shot Routine digital course: Dial in your pre-shot routine here. 🗓️ Basic and Custom Practice Plans: Get more organized with your practice at joshnicholsgolf.com/practice 🏋️‍♂️ Nerd Fitness: Head to nerdfitness.com, and when (not if) you go through onboarding just mention Josh at The Mental Golf Show sent you. ----- Will Knauth is a +5 handicap U.S. Mid-Amateur competitor, a PhD student in Theoretical Statistics and Time Series Analysis, and he has opinions on how to play better golf. In this episode, you'll hear those opinions. I'm confident you'll leave here knowing more about the game with real things to try and having changed your thinking on different parts of golf. Will is one of my favorite guests because he has no skin in the game--he's not pushing or selling anything, he's not trying to build a personal brand... he's just a good golfer who's incredibly smart. I think you'll enjoy it. ----- Topics discussed: Two and a Half Years of Fighting the Hooks The Physics of Pushing vs. Pulling: Finding a New Swing Feel Swing Thoughts on the Course: Why Mental Chatter Isn't the Enemy Block Practice vs. Random Practice: The Internal Dialogue The Music Analogy: Distraction and the Sequence of Thoughts Bridging the Gap: Taking Your Range Game to the Course The Bottom of the Pendulum: Knowing When to Change Swing Thoughts Peaking for the US Mid-Am: Timing Your Game The Tale of the 13: A US Mid-Am Disaster Making Golf Work with a Demanding Life: Commitment and Sacrifice Time vs. Efficiency: There's No Substitute for Hours The Choice to Stay Competitive: What Are You Willing to Give Up? ----- 📊 FREE Mental Game Assessment: joshnicholsgolf.com/assessment - identify your mental strengths and areas for mental game improvement. 📧 The Mental Re-Grip Newsletter: Sign up for weekly mental game tips at joshnicholsgolf.com/newsletter. 👨🏻‍🏫 Josh Nichols Golf (1-on-1 Mental Coaching): Email josh@joshnicholsgolf.com or visit joshnicholsgolf.com for sessions. 🏌️‍♂️ Divot Board: Get 10% off at divotboard.com/mentalgolfshow using code 'MentalGolf10'. ⛳️ PutterCup: Get 15% off your PutterCup order by going to puttercupgolf.com/mentalgolfshow and signing up for the PutterCup newsletter. ----- 🔥 Special thanks to Titleist for their support of The Mental Golf Show. Join Team Titleist here. 

🎓 The Perfect Pre-shot Routine digital course: Dial in your pre-shot routine here. 🗓️ Basic and Custom Practice Plans: Get more organized with your practice at joshnicholsgolf.com/practice 🏋️‍♂️ Nerd Fitness: Head to nerdfitness.com, and when (not if) you go through onboarding just mention Josh at The Mental Golf Show sent you. ----- David Buck is a former professional playing pro who’s competed on the Canadian Tour, mini tours, and traveled extensively across North America and internationally chasing the game. He now operates an engaged community through his brand Big Swing Kings, where he blends humor and real coaching, swing roasts, and totally unique ways of thinking about the game. And he says he does this all with the intent to help players play better and enjoy the game more. You can find David at these places: Youtube: Big Swing Kings TikTok: bigswingkings Instagram: bigswingkings Website: bigswingkings.com ----- 📊 FREE Mental Game Assessment: joshnicholsgolf.com/assessment - identify your mental strengths and areas for mental game improvement. 📧 The Mental Re-Grip Newsletter: Sign up for weekly mental game tips at joshnicholsgolf.com/newsletter. 👨🏻‍🏫 Josh Nichols Golf (1-on-1 Mental Coaching): Email josh@joshnicholsgolf.com or visit joshnicholsgolf.com for sessions. 🏌️‍♂️ Divot Board: Get 10% off at divotboard.com/mentalgolfshow using code 'MentalGolf10'. ⛳️ PutterCup: Get 15% off your PutterCup order by going to puttercupgolf.com/mentalgolfshow and signing up for the PutterCup newsletter. ----- 🔥 Special thanks to Titleist for their support of The Mental Golf Show. Join Team Titleist here. 

📊 FREE Mental Game Assessment: joshnicholsgolf.com/assessment - identify your mental strengths and areas for mental game improvement. ----- In this FundaMENTALS episode, we look at how expectations add tension and narrow your options, and why shifting to clear standards helps you swing with freedom. I cover the basic brain mechanics, a simple process to use before each shot, and a few practical course examples. The goal is steadier decision-making and more durable confidence. ----- 🗓️ Basic and Custom Practice Plans: Get more organized with your practice at joshnicholsgolf.com/practice 🎓 The Perfect Pre-shot Routine digital course: Dial in your pre-shot routine here. 📧 The Mental Re-Grip Newsletter: Sign up for weekly mental game tips at joshnicholsgolf.com/newsletter. 👨🏻‍🏫 Josh Nichols Golf (1-on-1 Mental Coaching): Email josh@joshnicholsgolf.com or visit joshnicholsgolf.com for sessions. 🏌️‍♂️ Divot Board: Get 10% off at divotboard.com/mentalgolfshow using code 'MentalGolf10'. ⛳️ PutterCup: Get 15% off your PutterCup order by going to puttercupgolf.com/mentalgolfshow and signing up for the PutterCup newsletter. ----- 🔥 Special thanks to Titleist for their support of The Mental Golf Show. Join Team Titleist here. 

📊 FREE Mental Game Assessment: joshnicholsgolf.com/assessment - identify your mental strengths and areas for mental game improvement 🗓️ Basic and Custom Practice Plans: Get more organized with your practice at joshnicholsgolf.com/practice 🎓 The Perfect Pre-shot Routine digital course: Dial in your pre-shot routine here. ----- What if your pain wasn’t just a body problem, but a brain and golf problem? In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Carly Hunt—Mid-Am Golfer/Pain Psychologist and author of Train Your Brain to Beat Chronic Pain—to talk about how golf can both ease and amplify pain, why “it’s all in your head” is a terrible (and wrong) message, and how the brain’s alarm system actually works. We get into practical tools for playing with ongoing pain, navigating fear of re-injury, dealing with the identity grief of not being the golfer you used to be, and how to shift from fighting your body to working with it so you can keep playing the game you love. ----- Carly Hunt's links: Carly Hunt's Book: Train Your Brain to Beat Chronic Pain: How to Harness the Power of the Mind-Body Connection - https://www.amazon.com/Train-Your-Brain-Beat-Chronic/dp/1462558526 Pain Reprocessing Therapy - https://www.painreprocessingtherapy.com The Pain Psychology Center - https://painpsychologycenter.com/therapy-techniques Carly on LinkedIn Carly on Instagram Email Carly ----- 📧 The Mental Re-Grip Newsletter: Sign up for weekly mental game tips at joshnicholsgolf.com/newsletter. Josh Nichols Golf (1-on-1 Mental Coaching): Email josh@joshnicholsgolf.com or visit joshnicholsgolf.com for sessions. Divot Board: Get 10% off at divotboard.com/mentalgolfshow using code 'MentalGolf10'. PutterCup: Get 15% off your PutterCup order by going to puttercupgolf.com/mentalgolfshow and signing up for the PutterCup newsletter. ----- Special thanks to Titleist for their support of The Mental Golf Show. Join Team Titleist here. 

🎓 The Perfect Pre-shot Routine digital course: Dial in your pre-shot routine here. ----- How do you lean in when the round of golf starts going sideways? It’s so easy to eject mentally and just go through the motions. Let's dive into the concept of Exposure Therapy as a tool to build your mental resilience. ----- FREE Mental Game Assessment: joshnicholsgolf.com/assessment - identify your mental strengths and areas for mental game improvement 📧 The Mental Re-Grip Newsletter: Sign up for weekly mental game tips at joshnicholsgolf.com/newsletter. Josh Nichols Golf (1-on-1 Mental Coaching): Email josh@joshnicholsgolf.com or visit joshnicholsgolf.com for sessions. Divot Board: Get 10% off at divotboard.com/mentalgolfshow using code 'MentalGolf10'. Basic and Custom Practice Plans: Get more organized with your practice at joshnicholsgolf.com. PutterCup: Get 15% off your PutterCup order by going to puttercupgolf.com/mentalgolfshow and signing up for the PutterCup newsletter. ----- Special thanks to Titleist for their support of The Mental Golf Show. Join Team Titleist here. 

FREE Mental Game Assessment: joshnicholsgolf.com/assessment - identify your mental strengths and areas for mental game improvement ----- Paul Salter joins The Mental Golf Show (for the second time). Paul is a mindset and performance coach who uses hypnosis to help his clients get unstuck, uncover their edge, and unlock their potential. We cover these topics: The Commitment to Golf MasteryThe Power of Language in Self-TalkBuilding Confidence Through ActionUnderstanding Fear and SuccessThe Role of Beliefs in PerformanceUnlearning Limiting BeliefsNavigating Fear and Anxiety in GolfThe Art of Unlearning for SuccessThe Pressure of ExpectationsThe Secret to Consistent SuccessThe Secret to Extraordinary SuccessChallenging Societal Norms and RulesThe Balance Between Success and FulfillmentIdentity and Performance in SportsCommunication and Relationships in Golf and Life ----- Paul Salter's Links: The Scratch Golfer's Mindset podcast on Spotify and Apple Podcasts Instagram - thegolfhypnotherapist Website - thegolfhypnotherapist.com ----- Get more from Josh Nichols: The Perfect Pre-shot Routine digital course: Dial in your pre-shot routine here. 📧 The Mental Re-Grip Newsletter: Sign up for weekly mental game tips at joshnicholsgolf.com/newsletter. Josh Nichols Golf (1-on-1 Mental Coaching): Email josh@joshnicholsgolf.com or visit joshnicholsgolf.com for sessions. Divot Board: Get 10% off at divotboard.com/mentalgolfshow using code 'MentalGolf10'. Basic and Custom Practice Plans: Get more organized with your practice at joshnicholsgolf.com. PutterCup: Get 15% off your PutterCup order by going to puttercupgolf.com/mentalgolfshow and signing up for the PutterCup newsletter. ----- Special thanks to Titleist for their support of The Mental Golf Show. Join Team Titleist here. 

Most of us don't have caddies helping us get fully committed to shots, so we have to be our own caddies. Learning how to be your own caddie effectively can give you a huge advantage over your opponents and your own unhelpful tendencies. ----- The Perfect Pre-shot Routine digital course: Dial in your pre-shot routine here. ----- Get more from Josh Nichols: 📧 The Mental Re-Grip Newsletter: Sign up for weekly mental game tips at joshnicholsgolf.com/newsletter. Josh Nichols Golf (1-on-1 Mental Coaching): Email josh@joshnicholsgolf.com or visit joshnicholsgolf.com for sessions. Divot Board: Get 10% off at divotboard.com/mentalgolfshow using code 'MentalGolf10'. Basic and Custom Practice Plans: Get more organized with your practice at joshnicholsgolf.com. PutterCup: Get 15% off your PutterCup order by going to puttercupgolf.com/mentalgolfshow and signing up for the PutterCup newsletter. Mental Game Assessment: Free assessment at joshnicholsgolf.com to identify strengths and improvement areas. ----- Special thanks to Titleist for their support of The Mental Golf Show. Join Team Titleist here.   

Dr. Doug Tataryn is the founder of the Bio-Emotive Framework. And we get into things like integral theory, the Four Facets Model of Human Transformation, and the effects of your childhood experiences on your worldview. But, and this is very important, Dr. Doug is very good at grounding these abstract topics back to golf. And I’d like to think that I represent you, the listener, in being relatively new, if not completely ignorant of these concepts. Hopefully I do you justice and ask the questions you might ask. Dr. Doug's links: Read (and sign up for) Dr. Tataryn's Substack: https://drdougbioemotive.substack.com/p/fairways-of-the-mind-worldviews-intro   The Bio-Emotive Website: https://bioemotiveframework.com/   Sign up for Dr. Tataryn's "Fairways of the Mind" online offerings to improve your Golf Psychology: https://mailchi.mp/bioemotiveframework.com/fairwaysofthemind   ----- Topics Covered: The Universality of Golf and Mental Game Introduction to the Four Facets of Human Experience Understanding the Four Facets Framework The Role of Emotional Processing in Golf Disidentification and Its Impact on Performance The Interplay of Childhood Experiences and Golf Balancing the Four Facets for Optimal Performance Real-Life Applications of the Four Facets The Relationship Between Golf and Personal Growth Navigating Feelings of Inadequacy in Golf The Quest for Balance in Golf and Life Emotional Holes and Compulsive Behavior Worldviews and Personal Growth Pattern Recognition and Ego Deconstruction Vision, Motivation, and Emotional Conditioning Exploring Regret and Self-Betrayal Embracing Current Reality Betrayal vs. Abandonment Core Feelings and Emotional Depth Vision for Success and Loneliness Reframing Isolation in Golf Worldviews and Emotional Reactions -----   Divot Board: Get 10% off at divotboard.com/mentalgolfshow using code 'MentalGolf10'.   The Perfect Pre-shot Routine digital course: Dial in your pre-shot routine here.   Basic and Custom Practice Plans: Get more organized with your practice at joshnicholsgolf.com.   -----   Get more from Josh Nichols:   📧 The Mental Re-Grip Newsletter: Sign up for weekly mental game tips at joshnicholsgolf.com/newsletter.   PutterCup: Get 15% off your PutterCup order by going to puttercupgolf.com/mentalgolfshow and signing up for the PutterCup newsletter.   Josh Nichols Golf (1-on-1 Mental Coaching): Email josh@joshnicholsgolf.com or visit joshnicholsgolf.com for sessions.   Mental Game Assessment: Free assessment at joshnicholsgolf.com to identify strengths and improvement areas.   -----   Special thanks to Titleist for their support of The Mental Golf Show. Join Team Titleist here.   

Special guest Coach Bruce Chalas and I talk all about college golf, the psychological demands of college golf, and the recruiting process for junior golfers. So if you’re a junior golfer, college player, a parent of one, or a coach helping players navigate this stage, this one’s for you. And even if you’re not in that world, it’s still a really cool peek behind the curtain at how high-level players get noticed, develop, and play great golf under pressure. Bruce Chalas is the head coach of the Boston University women’s golf team and he’s been there for 17 years. ----- Junior Girls Golf Clinic: https://bostonuniversitygirlsgolfclinic.com/ ----- 📧 The Mental Re-Grip Newsletter: Sign up for weekly mental game tips at joshnicholsgolf.com/newsletter. ----- Get more from Josh Nichols: The Perfect Pre-shot Routine digital course: Dial in your pre-shot routine here. PutterCup: Get 15% off your PutterCup order by going to puttercupgolf.com/mentalgolfshow and signing up for the PutterCup newsletter. Divot Board: Get 10% off at divotboard.com/mentalgolfshow using code 'MentalGolf10'. Josh Nichols Golf (1-on-1 Mental Coaching): Email josh@joshnicholsgolf.com or visit joshnicholsgolf.com for sessions. Custom Weekly Practice Plan: Hand-built plans based on your stats and schedule at joshnicholsgolf.com. Mental Game Assessment: Free assessment at joshnicholsgolf.com to identify strengths and improvement areas. ----- Special thanks to Titleist for their support of The Mental Golf Show. Join Team Titleist here. 

Welcome to Episode 3 of the FundaMENTALS series, where Josh Nichols will be walking through the core components of a good mental game. This week: Handling Pressure On this episode, I want to talk about that feeling in your chest, that slight tremor in your hands, that racing thought pattern that can suddenly appear when the stakes feel higher. Something that every golfer deals with on the course, whether you're a beginner or a seasoned tournament player, and whether you realize it or not: pressure.  ----- 📧 The Mental Re-Grip Newsletter: Sign up for weekly mental game tips at joshnicholsgolf.com/newsletter. ----- Get more from Josh Nichols: The Perfect Pre-shot Routine digital course: Dial in your pre-shot routine here. PutterCup: Get 15% off your PutterCup order by going to puttercupgolf.com/mentalgolfshow and signing up for the PutterCup newsletter. Divot Board: Get 10% off at divotboard.com/mentalgolfshow using code 'MentalGolf10'. Josh Nichols Golf (1-on-1 Mental Coaching): Email josh@joshnicholsgolf.com or visit joshnicholsgolf.com for sessions. Custom Weekly Practice Plan: Hand-built plans based on your stats and schedule at joshnicholsgolf.com. Mental Game Assessment: Free assessment at joshnicholsgolf.com to identify strengths and improvement areas. ----- Special thanks to Titleist for their support of The Mental Golf Show. Join Team Titleist here. 

In this episode, I sit down with Jayne Storey for a deep conversation about golf, performance, and the inner life of an athlete. Jayne brings decades of experience in meditation, movement, and spiritual practice. Golf feels hard when you’re trying to control every move. So we dig into how letting go leads to freedom and flow on the course. If you’re tired of grinding and want to just feel golf again, this is the conversation you need. Thanks to Jayne for the thoughtful exploration of how golf can open the door to something far greater than just the game itself. Topics discussed: Golf as a Spiritual Practice – beyond the game and into self-expression Sri Aurobindo’s Teachings – spirit, matter, and the athletic body Scheffler’s Search for Fulfillment – dissatisfaction and meaning in sport Flow and Meditation – entering the state where golf plays itself Jayne’s Journey Through Movement Arts – Tai Chi, yoga, and swimming Chi Energy in Sport – subtle awareness and performance Relaxed Readiness – the paradox of being loose yet prepared Getting Out of Your Own Way – surrendering to the swing Ego on the Course – tension, fear, and the desire to succeed Vigilant Passivity – alert presence without interference Trusting the Body – allowing skill to emerge naturally Equanimity Under Pressure – calmness when it matters most Practices for Presence – meditation, grounding, and soft focus Gratitude and Devotion – embracing golf as a higher offering The Spiritual Horizon of Sport – where performance meets transcendence ----- Jayne Storey's links: Website: chi-performance.com Books: chi-performance.com/books ----- 📧 The Mental Re-Grip Newsletter: Sign up for weekly mental game tips at joshnicholsgolf.com/newsletter. ----- Get more from Josh Nichols: The Perfect Pre-shot Routine digital course: Dial in your pre-shot routine here. PutterCup: Get 15% off your PutterCup order by going to puttercupgolf.com/mentalgolfshow and signing up for the PutterCup newsletter. Divot Board: Get 10% off at divotboard.com/mentalgolfshow using code 'MentalGolf10'. Josh Nichols Golf (1-on-1 Mental Coaching): Email josh@joshnicholsgolf.com or visit joshnicholsgolf.com for sessions. Custom Weekly Practice Plan: Hand-built plans based on your stats and schedule at joshnicholsgolf.com. Mental Game Assessment: Free assessment at joshnicholsgolf.com to identify strengths and improvement areas. ----- Special thanks to Titleist for their support of The Mental Golf Show. Join Team Titleist here. 

Confidence in golf often feels like it comes and goes with your scorecard. But what if there’s a way to build confidence that doesn’t vanish after a bad hole or a bad round? In this episode, we’ll explore where true confidence really comes from—and why most golfers never find it. ----- Divot Board: Get 10% off at divotboard.com/mentalgolfshow using code 'MentalGolf10'. ----- 📧 The Mental Re-Grip Newsletter: Sign up for weekly mental game tips at joshnicholsgolf.com/newsletter. ----- Get more from Josh Nichols: The Perfect Pre-shot Routine digital course: Dial in your pre-shot routine here. PutterCup: Get 15% off your PutterCup order by going to puttercupgolf.com/mentalgolfshow and signing up for the PutterCup newsletter. Josh Nichols Golf (1-on-1 Mental Coaching): Email josh@joshnicholsgolf.com or visit joshnicholsgolf.com for sessions. Custom Weekly Practice Plan: Hand-built plans based on your stats and schedule at joshnicholsgolf.com. Mental Game Assessment: Free assessment at joshnicholsgolf.com to identify strengths and improvement areas. ----- Special thanks to Titleist for their support of The Mental Golf Show. Join Team Titleist here. 

Special guest Mike Berland joins The Mental Golf Show. They discuss the multifaceted nature of golf, emphasizing the importance of enjoyment over mere improvement. Mike shares personal experiences and insights on the psychological aspects of the game, the social dynamics involved, and the need for modernizing golf to make it more inclusive. The discussion highlights the balance between striving for better performance and appreciating the joy of the game, ultimately advocating for a more relaxed and fulfilling approach to golf. Topics discussed: The Joy of Golf vs. Improvement Mental Game and Flow State Social Aspects of Golf Managing Expectations in Golf The Unpredictability of Golf Golf as a Social Connector Topgolf and Accessibility of Golf Rekindling the Love for Golf The Role of Mental Focus in Golf Performance Overcoming Distractions and Regaining Focus The Journey to Improvement and Consistency The Social Dynamics of Golf Modernizing Golf for Inclusivity The Evolution of Golf During the Pandemic Personal Exploration vs. Social Aspects of Golf The Message of 'Not About Golf' Mike Berland's links: Book: Not About Golf: The Life Changing Joy of Playing the Game Facebook LinkedIn Instagram ----- 📧 The Mental Re-Grip Newsletter: Sign up for weekly mental game tips at joshnicholsgolf.com/newsletter. ----- Get more from Josh Nichols: The Perfect Pre-shot Routine digital course: Dial in your pre-shot routine here. PutterCup: Get 15% off your PutterCup order by going to puttercupgolf.com/mentalgolfshow and signing up for the PutterCup newsletter. Divot Board: Get 10% off at divotboard.com/mentalgolfshow using code 'MentalGolf10'. Josh Nichols Golf (1-on-1 Mental Coaching): Email josh@joshnicholsgolf.com or visit joshnicholsgolf.com for sessions. Custom Weekly Practice Plan: Hand-built plans based on your stats and schedule at joshnicholsgolf.com. Mental Game Assessment: Free assessment at joshnicholsgolf.com to identify strengths and improvement areas. ----- Special thanks to Titleist for their support of The Mental Golf Show. Join Team Titleist here. 

Welcome to the Episode 2 of the FundaMENTALS series, where Josh Nichols will be walking through the core components of a good mental game. This week: the Pre-Shot Routine. Every good pre-shot routine contains four key pillars. We explore those on this episode. ----- 📧 The Mental Re-Grip Newsletter: Sign up for weekly mental game tips at joshnicholsgolf.com/newsletter. ----- Get more from Josh Nichols: The Perfect Pre-shot Routine digital course: Dial in your pre-shot routine here. PutterCup: Get 15% off your PutterCup order by going to puttercupgolf.com/mentalgolfshow and signing up for the PutterCup newsletter. Divot Board: Get 10% off at divotboard.com/mentalgolfshow using code 'MentalGolf10'. Josh Nichols Golf (1-on-1 Mental Coaching): Email josh@joshnicholsgolf.com or visit joshnicholsgolf.com for sessions. Custom Weekly Practice Plan: Hand-built plans based on your stats and schedule at joshnicholsgolf.com. Mental Game Assessment: Free assessment at joshnicholsgolf.com to identify strengths and improvement areas. ----- Special thanks to Titleist for their support of The Mental Golf Show. Join Team Titleist here. 

In this enlightening episode, Josh Nichols sits down with Gary Waters for a deep dive into the mental game of golf and life. Gary, a performance coach with a passion for unlocking human potential, explores how shifting your perspective can transform your experience on the golf course and beyond. From redefining success as inner peace to dissolving limiting beliefs that fuel fear and frustration, this conversation unpacks practical insights for golfers seeking flow, freedom, and joy in their game. Whether you're a pro battling a slump or an amateur chasing enjoyment, Gary's wisdom offers a roadmap to playing with authenticity and ease. Tune in to discover how to rewrite your "why" and embrace a limitless approach to golf. ----- Topics & Timestamps: Perspective and Golf (00:00 - 06:00)Peace vs. Competitiveness (06:00 - 09:35)Dissolving Unhelpful Motivations (09:30 - 15:55)Overcoming Deep Frustration in Golf (15:55 - 19:56)Role of Therapy and Mentorship (19:56 - 26:17)Fear and Performance on the Golf Course (26:17 - 32:30)Balancing Conscious and Subconscious in Golf (32:30 - 38:02)Detaching from Identity in Golf (38:02 - 46:05)Origins of Limiting Beliefs (44:23 - 47:32)Self-Acceptance and Authentic Self (47:32 - 51:28)Balancing Acceptance and Change (51:28 - 57:33)Resistance as an Opportunity (57:33 - 01:02:58)Gary Waters Contact and Resources (01:02:58 - 01:05:39) ----- Resources and Links Mentioned by Gary Waters: Gary Waters' Website: garywaters.co.uk Gary Waters' Instagram: @iamgarywaters Power vs. Force by David R. Hawkins The Power of Now by Eckhart Tolle Peter Crone's work: petercrone.com ----- Get more from Josh Nichols: The Perfect Pre-shot Routine digital course: Dial in your pre-shot routine here. PutterCup: Get 15% off your PutterCup order by going to puttercupgolf.com/mentalgolfshow and signing up for the PutterCup newsletter. Divot Board: Get 10% off at divotboard.com/mentalgolfshow using code 'MentalGolf10'. Josh Nichols Golf (1-on-1 Mental Coaching): Email josh@joshnicholsgolf.com or visit joshnicholsgolf.com for sessions. Custom Weekly Practice Plan: Hand-built plans based on your stats and schedule at joshnicholsgolf.com. Mental Game Assessment: Free assessment at joshnicholsgolf.com to identify strengths and improvement areas. The Mental Re-Grip Newsletter: Sign up for weekly mental game tips at joshnicholsgolf.com. ----- Special thanks to Titleist for their support of The Mental Golf Show. Join Team Titleist here. 

Welcome to the first episode in the FundaMENTALS series, where Josh Nichols will be walking through what he believes are the core components of a good mental game. First up: Acceptance ----- Dial in your Pre-Shot Routine! 🎓 The Perfect Pre-shot Routine Digital Course ----- 📧 Sign up for The Mental Re-Grip free weekly newsletter ----- Get 10% off a Divot Board! Go to divotboard.com/mentalgolfshow and use the code MentalGolf10 to get 10% off your entire purchase. Get a great deal AND support The Mental Golf Show. Thank you! 🙏 ----- Thanks to these partners for supporting The Mental Golf Show: Titleist - Join Team Titleist Nerd Fitness Fit For Golf Shot Pattern - golf GPS app PutterCup training aids (15% off when you sign up for their newsletter) ----- Perform better with these Josh Nichols Golf products: 🎓 The Perfect Pre-shot Routine Digital Course 🏌️‍♂️ Basic and Custom Practice Plans ----- 1-on-1 Mental Coaching Are you a competitive golfer? Interested in working 1-on-1 with Josh as your Mental Coach? Email Josh directly at ⁠⁠josh@joshnicholsgolf.com or head to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠joshnicholsgolf.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. ----- 📚 2025 Book Club! Click here to join the exclusive group chat where we discuss the books we're reading, questions and struggles about the mental game, and first access to Q&A's and meetups. ----- Want to be a SPONSOR on The Mental Golf Show? Email us with inquiries at mentalgolfshow@gmail.com ----- Follow Josh on social: X/Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@joshlukenichols⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@joshlukenichols⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Josh Nichols Golf