The Mental Golf Show

• 256: Mike Berland - Redefining Success, Making Golf More Inclusive, and Finding Joy in the Game Again

  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 [email protected] 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. 

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• 255: FundaMENTALS - Pre-Shot Routine: Four Steps for a Solid Process

  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 [email protected] 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. 

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• 254: Gary Waters - Shifting Perspective, Finding Peace on the Course, and Unlocking Your Authentic Golf Game

  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 [email protected] 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. 

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• 253: FundaMENTALS - Acceptance: Stop Playing Scared Golf

  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 ⁠⁠[email protected] 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 [email protected] ----- Follow Josh on social: X/Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@joshlukenichols⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@joshlukenichols⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Josh Nichols Golf

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• 252: Dallas Webster - Better Course Strategy, Golf Highs and Lows, and the Mental Game of Technology

  Dallas Webster, creator of the Tangent Golf app, joins to discuss his journey from competitive high school golfer to tech entrepreneur, focusing on using data to improve golf performance while keeping technology unobtrusive. Topics & Timestamps: Introduction to Tangent Golf App (05:03) Mental Game and Tracking (06:25) The Tangent Four (14:44) AI Caddy and Course Management (10:43) Battling Mental Demons (19:34) Balancing Technology and Focus (24:52) AI Caddy’s Impact (26:54) Mental Game and Dispersion Patterns (29:35) Avoiding Negative Visualization (32:28) Subconscious and Target Selection (33:53) Pressure and Mental Shifts (35:17) Handling External Distractions (42:23) Mental Breakthroughs in Tournaments (43:44) Public Golf Journey and Mental Struggles (46:34) Rating Good Shots with Poor Mental Game (51:50) Mental Game’s Impact Across Skill Levels (55:02) Hands-Free Technology Use (01:02:18) Dallas’s Golf Journey (01:07:13) Where to Find Dallas: Website: tangent.golf App: Tangent Golf on the Apple App Store (Android coming soon) YouTube/Instagram: The Good Miss Golf ----- 15% off PutterCup! Improve your putting! 🔗 Go to puttercupgolf.com/mentalgolfshow 👉 Then sign up for the PutterCup newsletter for 15% off ----- 📧 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 ⁠⁠[email protected] 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 [email protected] ----- Follow Josh on social: X/Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@joshlukenichols⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@joshlukenichols⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Josh Nichols Golf

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