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233: Rory McIlroy Wins the 2025 Masters and the Career Grand Slam Apr 14, 2025

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Josh tries his hardest to draw out to do it justice and draw out the mental aspects of Rory's win at the 2025 Masters.

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232: Debbie O'Connell - Self-Talk, Flow State, and Keeping a Good Round Going Apr 08, 2025

Show notes

Debbie O'Connell joins The Mental Golf Show.

Topics and timestamps:

00:00 Debbie O'Connell's Journey in Sports
04:19 Overcoming Nerves and Achieving Flow State
09:11 "The Grass Floor"
10:32 Taking the Leap: From College to Professional Golf
15:14 The Value of Nerves to Being in Flow
19:17 Techniques to Be in Flow
22:59 How to Keep a Good Round Going
29:48 What if Positive Self-Talk is Fake?
35:53 How You Interpret the Situation is Vital
38:51 Shifting Limiting Beliefs
47:15 How to Change Negative Beliefs
57:27 Debbie O'Connell

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231: Gary Christian - Improve without a Swing Change, Practice Smarter, and Maximize Your Time Apr 01, 2025

Show notes

Gary Christian, author of Beat the Course, Not Yourself, joins The Mental Golf Show for a second time.

Topics and Timestamps:

00:00 Maximizing Limited Practice Time
03:52 Using a Swing Coach to Work Smarter
10:35 Long-Term Improvement vs. Short-Term Results
18:03 Finding the Right Coach
21:00 Going long stretches without practice
22:37 Self-Coaching
25:26 Technique vs. Feel
30:17 The Balance of Enjoyment and Improvement in Golf
41:47 Structuring Effective Practice Sessions
47:00 Decision Making and Course Management
54:14 Mental Preparation for Tournaments
01:00:22 The Value of Mental Game Podcasts

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230: Jon Sherman - Dial In Your Routine, Compete Better, and Enjoy the Game Mar 25, 2025

Show notes

Special guest Jon Sherman (Practical Golf) joins The Mental Golf Show. Topics and timestamps below:

00:00 The Balance of Fun and Score in Golf
03:55 Jon's Experience winning a U.S. Mid-Amateur Qualifier
08:16 Titleist
12:33 Strategies for Slowing Down in Golf
14:27 Jon's Experience at the 2023 U.S. Mid-Amateur
17:26 How to Slow Things Down on the Course
19:11 Do the Opposite to Get What You Want
21:28 Jon Sherman's Putting Routine
25:26 Dealing with and Learning from Missed Opportunities
31:42 Improving Your Driver
36:22 The Divot Board
38:57 What is Face Control and How Do You Work On It?
43:33 Changing or Playing with What You Got?
46:59 Confidence Competing Against Others
51:30 Managing Reactions to Bad Shots
01:02:03 The Mental Golf Show w/ Jon Sherman

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229: Ryan Mouque - Consistency, Swing Thoughts, and Better Practice Mar 18, 2025

Show notes

Special guest Ryan Mouque joins Josh Nichols on The Mental Golf Show (for the second time). Topics and chapter marks below:

Chapters

00:00 Understanding Consistency in Golf

01:55 The Purpose of Practice

04:17 Managing Expectations

05:38 Acceptance

07:57 Is Ryan still improving?

09:21 Pressure Situations in Golf

12:52 Physical and Mental Game Affect on Each Other

18:10 Should We Think About Our Swing While We Play?

26:28 The Purpose of Practice

30:29 Can A Player Improve By Themselves?

33:22 Navigating Golf Content: What's Relevant for You?

42:55 Coaches that Challenge Conventional Wisdom

50:20 What is Ryan Mouque Known For?

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228: Rory McIlroy Wins the 2025 Players (Mental Game) Mar 17, 2025

Show notes

Welcome to Mental Breakdown, a series where we dive into how players handled the pressure of the latest tour event.

Today we're recapping the exciting and adverse-condition-packed 2025 Players Championship. What can we learn from the tournament? What can we take away from how the playoff went down?

This tournament and the playoff were a great case study in mental toughness.

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227: Robert Linville – Know Your Why, Play Your Best Mar 11, 2025

Show notes

Special guest Robert Linville joins the podcast. Robert is the founder of Precision Golf School in Greensboro, NC, U.S. and has been teaching the best players in the region for decades. And he and Josh have been working together since 2016.

Robert has worked with elite amateurs, USGA Champions, LPGA and PGA Tour players, and even USGA runner-ups ;)

In this episode, Robert and Josh discuss these topics:

how to trust the process
consistency
acceptance in performance
the journey of improvement
overcoming challenges
self-belief
managing expectations
accessing skills under pressure
balance between caring too much and not caring enough
finding your 'why' and why that's so important

It's always great to talk with Robert and learn from his wisdom and experience, so I know you'll get a lot out of this episode.

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Episode chapters

00:00 Intro
00:40 Robert Linville
22:45 The Divot Board
25:46 Robert Linville

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226: Russell Henley Handles Pressure at Arnold Palmer Invitational Mar 10, 2025

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Welcome to Mental Breakdown, a series where we dive into how players handled the pressure of the final 9 holes of the latest tour event.

This week we're exploring the final 9 of the Arnold Palmer Invitational. Who improved, who got worse, and the stats to back it up. We draw out some mental game observations that will help you play better under pressure.

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225: Adam Young - Good Technique, Overcoming Fear, and Developing a Structured Improvement Process Mar 05, 2025

Show notes

Special guest Adam Young joins The Mental Golf Show (for the second time).

Josh and Adam discuss:

The concept that good golf technique is not one-size-fits-all.
The evolution of technique, consistency, and the role of equipment in performance.
Key principles of golf mechanics, emphasizing impact and ground contact.
The importance of intent, shot pattern recognition, and tools for managing patterns.
The psychological side of golf, including overcoming fear and developing a flexible mindset.
Shot control, understanding personal shot patterns, and mental strategies.
Adaptability, especially when dealing with mistakes or the yips in putting.
A structured improvement process and the role of self-awareness.
Resources for golfers looking to improve their skills.

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Episode Chapters

00:00 Understanding Golf Technique
05:18 Defining Good Technique
10:35 The Role of Equipment
16:16 Simplifying Golf Mechanics
23:46 Simplifying Complexity in Golf Instruction
31:18 Understanding Patterns and Adjustments in Golf
40:37 Overcoming Fear on the Golf Course
49:46 Understanding Control in Golf Shots
55:23 Adapting to Mistakes and Consistency
01:04:05 Self-Awareness in Golf Technique
01:10:55 Resources for Golf Improvement

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