Mind Caddie - Improve Your Mental Golf Game

*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]" dir="auto" data-turn-id= "request-WEB:659067d6-2c7d-481d-8dc0-76daa2ce99f2-1" data-turn-id-container= "request-WEB:659067d6-2c7d-481d-8dc0-76daa2ce99f2-1" data-testid= "conversation-turn-4" data-scroll-anchor="false" data-turn= "assistant"> Today on the Mind Caddie, I'm joined by the hosts of the hugely popular golf podcast How Low Can You Go? — David Alexander and Chris Donaldson.
I first met David and Chris at the Mind Caddie seminar at Murrayfield Golf Club, hosted by Jonnie Cliff, and it was immediately clear these two golfers were on a journey.
Like so many club golfers, they simply wanted to answer one question:
How good can I actually become?
That commitment to improvement, curiosity, and honest self-reflection became the foundation of their now fast-growing podcast How Low Can You Go?
They previously invited me onto their show, so it was great to return the favour and dive deeper into the realities of golf improvement, performance psychology, expectations, and resilience.
This episode will resonate with every golfer trying to lower their handicap, manage frustration on the course, and enjoy the process of getting better.
In this conversation we discuss:
Why the real prize in golf is often the journey, not the score
Managing expectations and avoiding the comparison trap
Why you must learn to trust and research your own experience
Golf as a powerful tool for character building and personal growth
The "1-2-3 System" for handling poor shots and difficult outcomes
How Dave rebuilt his confidence after hitting rock bottom
The emotional ups and downs every amateur golfer experiences
Mindset strategies for club golfers wanting long-term improvement
This is a warm, honest, funny and insightful discussion with two passionate golfers whose story many of you will instantly relate to.
If you enjoy conversations around golf psychology, golf improvement, mental performance, and the realities of amateur golf, this episode is for you.
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On this episode of the Mind Caddie, I speak with internationally renowned pianist, professor and co-creator of the Audio Golf System, Chia Chou.
At just 17 years old, Chia faced the challenge of competing with elite pianists despite limited natural talent and formal training. Within four years, he developed a revolutionary approach to learning and performance that helped him win a major international piano competition by the age of 21 and later become a professor at a prestigious Austrian music university.
Now, Chia is applying those same principles to golf performance through rhythm, tempo and sound.
In this fascinating conversation, we explore:
How rhythm and tempo influence the golf swing
Why your brain may perform better with an "unrelated focus"
The connection between music, movement and athletic performance
The science of sonification in golf training
What your mind should actually focus on during the swing
Why golfers often perform better when they stop consciously trying to control movement
How sound and audio cues can help stabilise tempo and improve strike quality
I've always been fascinated by what occupies the mind during the 1.4 seconds of a golf swing. This episode explores whether focusing on an audio phrase rather than technical mechanics could unlock more natural, instinctive performance.
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Today on The Mind Caddie, I'm joined by Tony Greco from Helix Golf, alongside insights inspired by conversations with Helix co-founders Chris Walkey and Dr Mike Kay, whom I met at the Danish PGA Teaching Summit.
If you've been struggling with consistency, poor contact, or feeling like your golf swing requires too much effort, this episode could completely change how you think about movement, setup and balance.
Tony shares a refreshingly practical approach to golf instruction, biomechanics and efficient motion—challenging many conventional coaching ideas golfers have accepted for years.
In this episode we explore:
⛳ Why many golfers are out of balance at address without realising it ⛳ How poor centre of mass positioning can sabotage your swing before you even start ⛳ Why 90% of golfers may have their weight too far forward at setup ⛳ The dangers of overturning and forcing positions your body cannot support ⛳ Why chasing the latest golf coaching trend can damage your progress ⛳ How better movement patterns create a more natural, athletic golf swing ⛳ Why getting the start position right makes the rest of the swing easier ⛳ How improved balance frees you up to simply play golf shots
Tony's ideas are simple, logical and potentially game-changing for golfers looking to improve consistency, efficiency and ball striking.
Learn more about Helix Golf: www.helixgolfinstitute.com
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Are you overthinking your golf game? In this episode of The Mind Caddie, we're joined by Dr Chris Niebauer, author of No Self, No Problem, to explore how your thinking mind may be holding back your performance.
We dive into the science and psychology behind overthinking, focus, and mental performance—on and off the course. Dr Niebauer explains why the brain is wired for survival, not success, and how this outdated "prediction machine" can interfere with your ability to play freely and instinctively.
If you've ever felt stuck in your head instead of immersed in your game, this conversation will change how you see your mind—and your golf.
In this episode, we cover:
Why overthinking ruins performance in golf
The brain's survival bias and constant need to predict
"If you're thinking, you're not playing"
How to reconnect with your body and sensory awareness
Why simplicity beats complexity in sport
The limits of attention—and how to use it effectively
The "left brain interpreter" and the illusion of control
How to stop taking your thoughts so seriously
Finding freedom without trying to control your mind
This is a powerful, perspective-shifting conversation that will help you play with more freedom, clarity, and trust.
Find out more:
Dr Chris Niebauer: https://chrisniebauerphd.com/
The Mind Factor: www.themindfactor.com
The Mind Caddie: www.mindcaddie.golf
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What if the real power in your golf swing doesn't come from your arms… but from the ground beneath your feet?
In this episode of The Mind Caddie, we're joined by world-renowned golf biomechanics expert Scott Lynn to break down ground reaction forces (GRF) — one of the most misunderstood yet powerful elements in modern golf instruction.
If you want more distance, consistency, and control, this conversation could completely change how you think about your swing.
We explore:
How golfers generate power using the ground
Why ground reaction forces are the engine of the golf swing
The role of biomechanics in improving performance
Why every golfer has a unique "stock movement"
How to identify and own your natural swing pattern
The influence of body types (and why one-size-fits-all instruction fails)
Lessons golf can learn from baseball and other sports
Why you can't see force — but must learn to feel it
The importance of balance and pressure at address
How perception and the brain influence performance
Scott Lynn has helped shape the way elite coaches understand movement, force, and efficiency in the golf swing. This episode is essential listening for golfers, coaches, and anyone serious about long-term improvement.
🎯 Key topics: golf swing mechanics, ground reaction forces, golf biomechanics, power in golf, consistency, ball striking, golf coaching
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Become a Certified Mind Factor Coach: www.themindfactor.com
Join the journey: www.mindcaddie.golf
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