PGA Tour Winner Derek Ernst: Mindset, Winning a Playoff & Elite Golf Coaching Insights #402
Mind Caddie - Improve Your Mental Golf Game
Release Date: 03/27/2026
“The World’s Best Putting Coach’ - Phil Kenyon #421
Mind Caddie - Improve Your Mental Golf Game
What if one of the quickest ways to lower your scores has almost nothing to do with changing your golf swing? In this episode of The Mind Caddie, Karl Morris is joined by world-renowned putting coach Phil Kenyon, who has worked with many of the very best golfers in the game, including Scottie Scheffler. Karl and Phil explore why putting represents such a huge opportunity for golfers at every level and why simply spending more time on the putting green doesn't necessarily lead to improvement. They break putting down into three crucial skills — face control, speed control and green reading —...
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Without LEARNING technology becomes ENTERTAINMENT How to BEST use a Launch Monitor with Henri Johnson from FlightScope #420
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Can technology really make you a better golfer—or does it simply confirm what you already know? In this fascinating episode of The Mind Caddie, Karl Morris is joined by Henri Johnson, CEO and founder of FlightScope, to explore how launch monitor technology can transform your game when it's used with purpose. Henri shares the remarkable story behind FlightScope's journey, from developing radar systems for the military to revolutionising ball tracking in cricket, tennis and, ultimately, golf. Along the way, he explains why accurate feedback—not guesswork—is the key to meaningful...
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How Ryan Fox won The Open - A Coaches View with Karl Morris and Randy Joyner #419
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Congratulations to Ryan Fox, winner of this year's Open - So what separates major champions from everyone else? It isn't just talent or technique—it's the quality of their thinking under pressure. Fresh from an unforgettable week at Royal Birkdale, Karl Morris is joined by performance coach Randy Joyner to analyse Ryan Fox's remarkable Open Championship victory. Karl Morris has worked with Ryan for more than seven years, Karl shares an insider's perspective on the mental habits, decision-making and performance skills that helped turn a difficult opening round into one of golf's greatest...
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Why Rhythm Is the Secret to a Better Golf Swing | Dr Kwon on Biomechanics, Ground Forces & Effortless Power #418
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Is the secret to a better golf swing hidden in rhythm rather than technique? In this episode of The Mind Caddie, Karl Morris is joined by renowned golf biomechanist Dr Kwon, whose research into golf swing mechanics and ground reaction forces has influenced coaches and players around the world. Together they explore why so many golfers become trapped by positions and swing thoughts, and why developing natural rhythm, movement and awareness may be the quickest route to a more efficient, repeatable golf swing. Dr Kwon explains how simple training tools such as ropes and...
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The Hidden Skill That Changes Everything: Awareness, Attention & Better Golf with Jim Waldron #417
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What if the biggest improvement in your golf wasn't in your swing—but in your awareness? In this fascinating conversation, Karl Morris welcomes back renowned coach Jim Waldron to explore one of the most overlooked skills in golf: the ability to pay attention. Drawing on decades of coaching experience, neuroscience, mindfulness and performance psychology, Jim explains why awareness is the foundation of every great golf swing—and why so many golfers unknowingly sabotage themselves by living inside their own thoughts. Together they explore practical ways to quiet the mind, improve body...
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Master Green Reading & Putting Skills: The Zero Break Line, Pace Control & Better Golf with Will Stubbs #416
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Karl Morris welcomes Will Stubbs, Head of Performance at Zen Golf, for an in-depth conversation about one of the biggest scoring opportunities in golf—putting. Drawing on the latest research in motor learning, ecological psychology and performance coaching, Will explains why most golfers practise the wrong way and how understanding green reading, pace control and the Zero Break Line can dramatically improve your scores. Rather than chasing perfect mechanics, this episode explores how elite golfers develop adaptability, awareness and feel on the greens. If you've ever struggled to read putts,...
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Play Better Under Pressure: Karl Morris and Randy Joyner on the Mental Game of Golf #415
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What really separates great golfers from the rest? In this episode of The Mind Caddie Podcast, Karl Morris is joined by top coach and former tour player Randy Joyner to unpack the mental and technical lessons from the US Open — and how everyday golfers can use them to play better under pressure. Together, Karl and Randy explore why so many golfers get trapped in overthinking their swing, how elite players stay present when the pressure is at its highest, and why the real key to better golf may be learning to focus on shots, not swing mechanics. They discuss Wyndham Clark’s US Open win, the...
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Heads-Up Putting: The Secret to Better Pace Control? | Dr Sasho MacKenzie (The Stack System) #414
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Are you focusing on the wrong things in your putting? In this fascinating episode of Mind Caddie, I speak with the internationally renowned golf coach, researcher and creator of The Stack System, Dr Sasho MacKenzie, to explore the science of putting performance and why so many golfers struggle to improve on the greens. For years golfers have been told to focus on stroke path, strike location and mechanics. But what if those factors aren't nearly as important as we think? Dr MacKenzie shares groundbreaking insights into: • Why most golfers fail to improve their putting • The real importance...
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Why You're Practising Too Much Golf (And Thinking Too Hard) | Don Christensen #413
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Can you actually play better golf when you have less time to practice? In this episode of The Mind Caddie, performance coach, psychologist, and former Stanford golf team player Don Christensen explains why the answer may be yes. Don combines decades of academic psychology with elite golf experience to reveal why intention, attention, and trust are often more important than technical practice. Drawing on the principles of The Inner Game of Tennis and Tim Gallwey, he explores how golfers can access their best performances by learning to quiet the analytical mind and trust their natural ability....
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Golf Grip Size Explained: The Secret Behind Better Consistency? | John Mazzanoble, CEO of JumboMax Grips #412
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Could your golf grip size be the hidden factor affecting your consistency, accuracy, and club speed? In this episode of The Mind Caddie, I sit down with John Mazzanoble, CEO of JumboMax Grips, to explore one of the most overlooked areas of golf performance: grip size. Most golfers spend hours working on their swing mechanics, yet the grip is the only point of contact between you and the club. So why is grip fitting often ignored? John explains the science behind grip size, grip weight, and non-tapered grips, and how these factors can influence shot dispersion, clubface control, swing tension,...
info_outlineWhat does it really take to become a PGA Tour winner—and stay at the top of your game?
In this episode of The Mind Caddie, we’re joined by PGA Tour winner Derek Ernst, now Associate Head Coach at the University of Tennessee, for a deep dive into the mindset, discipline, and decision-making behind elite golf performance.
Derek shares powerful insights from his journey—from teaching himself the game to winning on the PGA Tour in a dramatic playoff—along with the lessons he now passes on to the next generation of top golfers.
Inside this episode, we explore:
- How Derek developed his game from scratch
- The importance of setting clear, tangible goals
- Why loving the process is key to long-term success
- The mindset shift that helped him win on the PGA Tour
- The hidden dangers of playing too much golf
- How to schedule smarter and avoid burnout
- The challenge of competing on multiple tours
- Why understanding your values is crucial for performance
- The surprising downside of being a “selfish golfer”
- His transition into elite college coaching
- How modern college golf has evolved in the U.S.
- The growing influence of sponsorship in amateur golf
- Coaching top-level amateurs, including Walker Cup players
- Lessons from renowned coach Randy Joyner: focusing on shots, not swings
Whether you’re a competitive golfer, coach, or simply love the game, this episode is packed with actionable insights to help you improve your mindset and performance on and off the course.
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