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The Mental Golf Show

The Mental Golf Show is all about gaining knowledge and experience about high performance through the lens of golf. Host Josh Nichols interviews players, coaches, and experts in the performance, psychology, and golf industries, along with solo topical episodes, all with the goal of helping you think better on and off the golf course.*Not all opinions expressed by guests reflect Josh’s opinions and experiences.

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All Episodes

17:10

Golf Thought Thursday: Which Comes First- Confidence...

The Mental Golf Show ·

2023/10/26

On this episode we’re going to be talking about confidence: why your confidence can be fragile what are some more solid sources of confidence and how this will help you play with more freedom You should leave this episode with actionable ways to be more sustainably confident with your golf game. ----- The Divot Board Go to divotboard.com/mentalgolfshow and use the code 'MentalGolf10' to get 10% off your purchase. Yes, I get a little cut when you use my link 🙏😇🤑 ----- Custom Weekly Practice

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39:31

The Easiest Way to Save Strokes w/ Mark Broadie (Part 1)

The Mental Golf Show ·

2023/10/24

On this episode we’ve got Mark Broadie, golf analytics extraordinaire. We’re going to be talking about who Mark Broadie is what golf analytics is why is it valuable for us to even care about stats how adjusting your aim helps you save strokes what stats and analytics does for confidence can knowing your stats actually hurt your game and more! ----- Mark Broadie on Twitter/X ----- The Divot Board Go to divotboard.com/mentalgolfshow and use the code 'MentalGolf10' to get 10% off your purchase Yes, I

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40:57

Ugly Golf Shoots the Lowest Scores w/ Ryan Mouque...

The Mental Golf Show ·

2023/10/17

On this episode we’ve got Part 2 of 2 with Ryan Mouque. We talk about: whether or not you should think about your swing while you play how much should you work on at a time how invested in a coach should you be how to get the most out of a lesson the value of knowing your own swing tendencies and getting it done with ugly golf ----- Ryan Mouque's links Ryan on twitter ryanmouquegolf.com Ryan on YouTube Ryan on Skillest ----- The Divot Board Go to divotboard.com/mentalgolfshow and use the code

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13:34

Golf Thought Thursday: How to Finish Off a Good Round

The Mental Golf Show ·

2023/10/12

On this Golf Thought Thursday episode we’re going to be talking about closing out good rounds, why we tend to play better at the end of rounds that have gone off the rails, and how those are related. ----- Custom Weekly Practice Plan Do you want to get the most out of your practice time? Let Josh hand-build your practice plan using your stats and your time availability so that you can start practicing more efficiently. ----- Are you a competitive golfer? Interested in working 1-on-1 with Josh as

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36:49

Golf Swing Cause and Effect w/ Ryan Mouque (Part 1)

The Mental Golf Show ·

2023/10/10

On this episode we’ve got Ryan Mouque. He’s a swing instructor and he does lessons on Skillest, but he’s a lot more than that. We get into his thoughts on his swing philosophy, the learning process that he takes students on, how to long to stick with a swing change or swing coach even if you’re not seeing quick progress, and more. This part 1 is less about mental game specific stuff and more about some helpful ways to think about swing progress and instruction, which I think is a key component to

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14:08

Golf Thought Thursday: Does Positive Self-Talk Work?

The Mental Golf Show ·

2023/10/05

On this episode we’re going to be talking about positive self-talk, expecting things to go great, trying to make things go exactly how you want them to… and why that sets you up for failure. You’re going to leave this episode with a better mental strategy than positive self-talk. ----- Custom Weekly Practice Plan Do you want to get the most out of your practice time? Let Josh hand-build your practice plan using your stats and your time availability so that you can start practicing more

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30:42

Why You Should Embrace Discomfort w/ Kiel Alderink...

The Mental Golf Show ·

2023/10/03

On this episode we’ve got part 2 of 2 of my conversation with Kiel Alderink. If you haven’t heard episode 1 it’s got some great stuff in it so I encourage you to go listen to it. In this episode we’re going to be talking about - sticking to a process of improvement rather than jumping right into fix mode - learning your own discomfort level and preparing for it and overcoming it - building your game to have confidence when the pressure is on - and more ----- Kiel Alderink's links 10x Better

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18:17

Golf Thought Thursday: A Mentally Effective Pre-Round...

The Mental Golf Show ·

2023/09/28

On this episode we’re going to be talking about how to properly warmup before a round of golf, from a mental perspective. You’re going to learn why the unhelpful ways we sometimes warmup can lead to issues on the course, and how going at your pre-round warm up from a place of better psychology will allow you to play better. ----- Custom Weekly Practice Plan Do you want to get the most out of your practice time? Let Josh hand-build your practice plan using your stats and your time availability so

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44:34

Understand What Pressure Does To You w/ Kiel Alderink...

The Mental Golf Show ·

2023/09/26

On this episode we’ve got part 1 of my conversation with Kiel Alderink. He’s one of the best young instructors in the country and has been a highly skilled, influential coach in the industry for years now. We’re going to be talking about: - what Kiel does with players to help them perform better - how long to stick with a swing change or a putter or a swing instructor - how to manage your expectations with getting better - should you make major changes to your golf swing - and more I expect you to

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12:49

Golf Thought Thursday: The Most Important Thing to...

The Mental Golf Show ·

2023/09/21

On this episode we’re going to be talking about the number one thing that helps you play your best on a shot by shot and round by round basis. We all know that mental game issues make us play worse, but on this episode you’re going to learn why, and how to turn that around and play up to your potential. ----- Custom Weekly Practice Plan Do you want to get the most out of your practice time? Let Josh hand-build your practice plan using your stats and your time availability so that you can start

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41:49

Make Golf As Simple As Possible w/ Michael Leonard...

The Mental Golf Show ·

2023/09/19

On this episode we’ve got part 2 of 2 of my conversation with Michael Leonard. We talk about: a different kind of goal for your round having a consistently detailed structure what it’s like to play q school as an amateur techniques to move on from bad shots what better players do that average players don’t playing your own game and being true to yourself And more You should walk away from this episode having a better mentality around leaning into your own game and not trying to be something you’re

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14:00

Golf Thought Thursday: Should You Know Your Score...

The Mental Golf Show ·

2023/09/14

On this episode we’re going to be talking about watching leaderboards and knowing where you stand and knowing your score during a round. Is it good, bad, should you avoid it at all costs or would it be helpful to know? ----- Are you a competitive golfer? Interested in working 1-on-1 with Josh as your Golf Psychology Coach? Email Josh directly at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠mentalgolfshow@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or head to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠joshnicholsgolf.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. ----- Take the Mental Game Assessment⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and learn your top mental

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34:44

Expect Bad Things To Happen w/ Michael Leonard...

The Mental Golf Show ·

2023/09/12

On this episode we’ve got Michael Leonard of Wicked Smart Golf. We’re going to be talking about - how to get into a good mental space before the round - why expecting bad things to happen is actually a good strategy - how to catch yourself when you’re going mentally off the rails - and more And this is just part 1 of 2, so stay tuned for more on the next episode with Michael. You’ll hear him talk about it but he quit his 6 figure job to fully dive into golf from both a business side and a playing

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19:09

Golf Thought Thursday: How to Make it to the Finals...

The Mental Golf Show ·

2023/09/07

On this episode we’re going to be talking about the US Mid-Amateur. On the day this is released the first day of practice rounds are happening right now at the US Mid-Am at Sleepy Hollow. No, I’m not there. And yes, I’m extremely jealous. But I want to take this episode to talk about the mentality that it takes to get good enough to play in a US Mid-Am, and make it all the way to the finals. Now I know what you might be saying, “this episode isn’t for me, there’s no way I could ever get that good or

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51:34

Take a Hard Look at Your Mental Habits w/ Raymond...

The Mental Golf Show ·

2023/09/05

On this episode we’ve got part 2 of our re-release of my all-time favorite episode of the podcast. It’s from the very first conversation I had with Raymond Prior titled Golf Beneath the Surface released back in February of 2022. Again, this conversation was formative for me because it completely shifted my focus from the surface level mental game that we read about and hear on social media to deeper level psychology that actually gets at the heart of the issue. And it’s the way I believe we should

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20:45

How to Turn Down the Mental Noise on the Course...

The Mental Golf Show ·

2023/08/31

I wanted to bring back a very popular episode of the podcast about quieting your mind. When things are going sideways on the course, the mental chatter starts to ramp up. And maybe even more difficult, when things are going well on the course the mind gets very noisy. Past, future, good, bad. So being able to handle this properly is an essential skill for playing good golf. ----- Are you a competitive golfer? Interested in working 1-on-1 with Josh as your Golf Psychology Coach? Email Josh directly

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43:57

Your Comfort Zone is Irrelevant w/ Raymond Prior...

The Mental Golf Show ·

2023/08/29

We’re going to do something a little different this time. I actually don’t think I’ve ever done this in the 4 and a half year history of The Mental Golf Show. I’m bringing back my all-time favorite episode the podcast. It’s the original Golf Beneath the Surface episode with Raymond Prior from back in February 2022. This episode had a huuuuge effect on me. It set me on a path toward a much more research- and scientifically-based approach to the mental game, or as I’ve come to start rightfully terming

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15:18

Golf Thought Thursday: How to Play a Course Blind

The Mental Golf Show ·

2023/08/24

On this episode we’re going to be talking about how to play a golf course for the first time. You’re going to learn why playing a course blind is difficult from a strategic and psychological perspective, and how to still show up and play your best. ----- Are you a competitive golfer? Interested in working 1-on-1 with Josh as your Golf Psychology Coach? Email Josh directly at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠mentalgolfshow@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or head to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠joshnicholsgolf.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. ----- Take the Mental Game

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38:18

How to Simplify Golf w/ Jon Sherman @practicalgolf...

The Mental Golf Show ·

2023/08/22

On this episode we’ve got Jon Sherman back for Part 2 of 2. You’re going to learn about what causes you to play scared, how to have a basic system for course strategy, when to be aggressive and conservative, how to simplify the game, getting over blow up holes, and more. ----- Jon Sherman on Twitter (X) - @practicalgolf Jon Sherman's website - practical-golf.com Jon Sherman's book on Amazon - The Four Foundations of Golf ----- Are you a competitive golfer? Interested in working 1-on-1 with Josh as

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42:56

Accept Your Game As It Is w/ Jon Sherman (Part 1)

The Mental Golf Show ·

2023/08/15

On today’s episode we have Jon Sherman who you most likely know as @practicalgolf on twitter (X) and the writer of The Four Foundations of Golf. I had Jon on the podcast back in October of 2020. It was a great conversation but he’s done some great things since then that I’ll let him tell you about. He’s always been one of the best voices in the industry for how he helps the regular golfer play better and enjoy the game more in a very, um, practical way. We recorded this back in June so we start off

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