Lessons on Resilience with Giles Croft #333
Mind Caddie - Improve Your Mental Golf Game
Release Date: 11/15/2024
Deepening your level of ACCEPTANCE – Raymond Prior PhD #350
Mind Caddie - Improve Your Mental Golf Game
The ultimate mental game skill Today on the Mind Caddie we welcome back my good friend and colleague Dr Raymond Prior. Raymond is one of the top performance consultants in the world. He works with some of the very best golfers in the world on the PGA Tour as well as athletes from many other sports and also actors and entertainers. He is the author of a wonderful book ‘Golf Beneath the surface’ We also co contributed to a great program called: ‘Stable Confidence’ The foundations of stable confidence are a willingness to accept ALL and EVERY possible outcome you may face in a round or in...
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Roll it with PURE pace on the greens – with Lee Sullivan #349
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Today on the Mind Caddie we are joined by top putting coach Lee Sullivan. Lee is building a great reputation for himself working with players at all levels but more notable recently with tour players. He has worked with and alongside Phil Kenyon and Mike Kanski for many years at their world renowned putting studio in Formby We had a great conversation about his evolution as a coach We talk about creating an effective learning environment for putting The 3 essential keys to better putting Reading greens Pace Starting the ball on line Effective drills to improve SPEED CONTROL Timing and Tempo...
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Vision 54 – What could it do for YOUR game – Pia Nilsson and Lynn Marriott #348
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Today on the show we have a very special couple of guests Pia Nilsson and Lynn Marriott who have been absolute pioneers in the world of golf coaching over the past 25 years or so. They have had a positive influence on so many players and coaches working notably with some of the best players in the game such as Annika Sorenstam We had a wonderful conversation that will give you so many insights into how to get the very best from your golfing experience this year. How Vision 54 emerged and how it changed the ‘story’ of Swedish Golf Looking at and exploring the possibilities about your...
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The Future of effective coaching – Me and My Golf #347
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Fantastic to welcome back on the podcast my good friends Piers Ward and Andy Proudman from Me and My Golf. They have both been pioneers in the online coaching space but at their heart they are dedicated golf coaches primarily interested in helping players get better at the game by looking in a holistic way at performance. We had the opportunity to discuss the new life the boys have created in San Diego The different levels of commitment from player to player The evolution of online coaching and how we need to move in the direction of actually showing improving golfers in a lesson situation...
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Shooting your age at 67!! – Tim Shears #346
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The inspirational story of an ordinary golfer who made a dream happen In this episode of the Mind Caddie we have a special guest in the shape of Tim Shears Recently Tim shared with me his wonderful personal story of how he managed to shoot his age at the age of 67!! It is a VERY inspirational story He set off on this journey at the age of 65 He had a plan He took action and made it happen Before that Tim related his own life story of being a caddie in the early days of the European Tour Travelling around Europe with the hand to mouth existence of the early caddies He then didn’t play for...
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How 15 minutes training could transform your BODY – Chris Finn #345
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The FOUR areas of Rotation you NEED to know to hit the ball further Today on the Mind Caddie we are joined by one of the very best fitness and conditioning coaches in the USA Chris Finn. Chris is very highly regarded in his field and when you start to listen to this conversation you will understand why. The fitness business he has built Par4Success continues to have amazing results with players of all levels and ages. All of his worked is steeped in extensive research and solid data. In this conversation: You will understand the need to find out exactly where you currently are with your...
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Pain and your Brain – Jim Prussack #344
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A potential way back to playing with less pain On today’s Mind Caddie we go in a slightly different direction but nevertheless one that I am sure will apply to so many people. PAIN!! A lot of us are playing golf in some form of pain or other It may be acute pain or chronic pain Chronic pain is at epidemic proportions If you have had pain for over 6 months it is now a chronic issue And as todays guest ‘The Pain PT’ Jim Prussack explains it is not as simple and as straightforward as we may believe. All pain is generated by the brain which doesn’t mean that the ‘pain is in your...
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How to Unf__k your Golf Swing – Cameron Strachan
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Today on the podcast we are joined by author and coach Cameron Strachan who has written the provocatively titled book ‘How to Unf__k your Golf Swing’ He has made it his life’s work to demystify the golf swing and get players away from too much technical thinking It may not be for everyone but for many it will be a refreshing departure from the barrage of technical positions and theory How can we make learning the golf swing much simpler? This question has driven Cameron in his quest for years How can we give golfers the smallest amount of information that has the biggest effect? The...
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Lessons from a wonderful life in Golf – Jerry Haas #342
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Head coach at Wake Forest for 28 years On today’s show we welcome legendary Wake Forest head coach Jerry Haas who has been there for an incredible 28 years. During this time he has been part of the development of so many great players We had a wonderful discussion about the background to Jerry’s development as a player and a coach. His uncle was former US Masters champion Bob Goalby and his brother Jay Haas holds the record of the most made cuts in PGA Tour Jerry went on to play on the European Tour in the golden era of the likes of Ballesteros and Langer and then the PGA Tour Much of the...
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Taking the mystery out of Green Reading - Aim Point with Gareth McShea #341
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In this episode, Karl hosts renowned golf coach Gareth McShea. They reminisce about their early days and delve into McShea's journey from aspiring tour golfer to a leading figure in golf coaching. The discussion highlights McShea's methodology, including his pivotal shift influenced by Dan Millman's 'Body Mind Mastery' and how focusing on the mental and emotional game can enhance physical performance. Gareth also elaborates on Aim Point, an innovative approach to green reading that eliminates guesswork and improves putting accuracy. He underscores the importance of making intentional...
info_outlineIn this episode, host Karl interviews Giles Croft, a former surgeon who transitioned into health informatics, cycling journalism, and eventually coaching.They discuss Giles' varied career, his insights on career change, and his passion for cycling. Giles shares his journey from medicine to managing health information and finally to becoming a successful coach focusing on mental health and well-being.They explore the importance of being present, handling anxiety, and letting go of rigid goals to achieve true fulfilment. Giles also offers perspectives on how holistic approaches could transform healthcare and emphasises the significance of daily reminders and personal insights for growth.
00:00 Introduction and Welcome
00:17 Giles' Varied Career Journey
01:00 Transition from Medicine to Cycling
02:16 Discovering a Passion for Coaching
04:30 Insights and Transformations
09:10 The Power of Intuitive Thinking
11:19 Cycling and Overcoming Disappointments
14:30 Winning the Race: A Mindset Shift
20:44 Coaching Philosophy and Approach
24:35 Understanding Anxiety in Performance
29:16 Dealing with Anxiety in the Moment
30:15 Understanding the Nature of Experience
30:48 The Problem with Focusing on Problems
32:22 Acting Despite Feelings
34:21 Goals, Dreams, and Aspirations
36:30 The Trap of 'I'll Be Happy When'
38:34 The Importance of Being Present
45:31 Mind-Body Connection in Medicine
50:34 Future Directions and Daily Reminders
54:04 Conclusion and Newsletter InformationIf you want to book YOUR Mind Caddie seminar at your club get in touch at www.themindfactor.comTo download the Mind Caddie app go to