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Mind Caddie - Improve Your Mental Golf Game

Release Date: 02/06/2026

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Why do some golf swings stick while others fall apart under pressure? The answer may lie in your brain chemistry.

In this episode, we explore the crucial role of neurotransmitters in golf performance, with a special focus on dopamine and motor learning. We’re joined by Dr Keith Wallace and Steven Yellin for a fascinating conversation on how the brain learns movement, builds repeatable golf swings, and performs under pressure.

  • How Dopamine spikes can influence your golf game
  • Why your reactions to your shots are so important
  • How do you RECOVER from a poor shot
  • Keeping dopamine at optimal levels
  • Not letting Cortisol overwhelm you
  • Developing TRUST in yourself
  • The quality of the SPACE in your mind BEFORE the shot
  • The crucial role of ATTENTION
  • Not allowing your mind to get to the outcome before the ball
  • A really great and thought provoking session
  • What happens when time gets distorted during the motion
  • To find out more about Steven Yellin go to

https://stevenyellin.com/

To find out more about Dr Keith Wallace go to

https://www.miu.edu/academic-departments/physiology-and-health

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