The Golfing Mind

https://www.siegergolf.com/offers/BaAEYBog/checkout Today we’re talking about the shot that should be easy and somehow isn’t: the chip. Ten yards from the green, no hazards, no wind, and yet your hands start behaving like they’ve never met each other. You’ve seen it. You’ve probably done it. The thin one that shoots across the green. The fat one that moves eighteen inches and sits there looking at you. Here’s the thing. Your technique didn’t vanish between the practice green and the course. What changed was your head. So in this episode we’ll look at why chipping fear takes hold, what it’s actually trying to protect you from, and simple ways to quieten it. Let’s get into it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to The Golfing Mind. This week, we're talking about one simple truth: purposeful practice makes perfect putting. Not hoping, not guessing, but thoughtful, committed repetition. We'll explore how tiny moments on the practice green, done with clear intent, can rewire your feel, steady your nerves and shave strokes where it really counts. So, grab a coffee, take a breath, and let's get dialled in. https://www.siegergolf.com/online-courses Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Pressure Trap: Why your best golf disappears under pressure. You’re standing over a three-foot putt. You’ve holed hundreds like it before. But this one matters. Suddenly, your hands feel different, your mind starts racing, and a putt you could normally make with your eyes closed becomes an ordeal. You miss — and spend the next three holes thinking about it. Sound familiar? The question is, why does our golf often fall apart precisely when we need it most? And more importantly, what can we do about it? In this episode of The Golfing Mind, we explore the psychology of performing under pressure. Drawing on sports psychology research, we look at what happens to our bodies, attention and decision-making when the stakes rise — and why trying harder can sometimes make things worse. But understanding the problem is only half the battle. I’ll share three practical mental-game techniques you can take straight onto the course: how to focus on your target rather than obsess over your technique, how to develop a pre-shot routine that helps you commit with confidence, and how to reset mentally after a bad shot instead of allowing one mistake to ruin the next. Because you may not be able to control every shot you hit — but you can learn to control how you think, respond and play. SPECIAL OFFER: SILENT MIND GOLF ONLINE $49. (USUALLY $299) https://www.siegergolf.com/online-courses Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Uncertainty is everywhere in golf. The bounce you can’t predict, the gust of wind that suddenly changes direction, the putt you’re convinced will drop — but doesn’t. Yet perhaps uncertainty isn’t something golfers should fear. In this episode of The Golfing Mind, we explore how to manage uncertainty, embrace it and even turn it into an advantage. We’ll look at seven powerful mental strategies, from focusing on what you can control to preparing for the unexpected, making better decisions and staying firmly in the present. Because you can’t eliminate uncertainty — but you can learn to play with it. https://www.siegergolf.com/online-courses Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

https://www.siegergolf.com/online-courses Who are the golfers who could dominate the professional game in 2027? In this episode of The Golfing Mind, we look ahead to the players who could become the next generation of global stars — and, more importantly, what their journeys can teach us about the mental side of golf. We explore the qualities that could determine who succeeds when the pressure is greatest. And with the 2027 Ryder Cup at Adare Manor on the horizon, there is plenty to look forward to. Most importantly, we finish with three practical mental-game lessons every golfer can use: stay in the present, don't let mistakes define you, and think, decide and commit. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

https://www.siegergolf.com/online-courses Golf is often described as a game of technique, but ask the world's greatest players and they'll tell you that what happens in your head can be just as important as what happens with your swing. In this episode of The Golfing Mind, we look at the three essential mental game principles that Robin Siegwer, after 40 years of research and study, believes beyond doubt can transform the way you play. We'll explore how some of the greatest golfers in history have dealt with pressure, mistakes, doubt and expectation. Most importantly, I'll give you three simple tips you can take straight onto the golf course. Because sometimes, the biggest improvement in your golf doesn't come from changing your swing. It comes from changing your mind. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

https://www.siegergolf.com/online-courses Welcome back to The Golfing Podcast. In this episode, we’re exploring a fascinating connection between two sports that, on the surface, couldn’t seem more different: golf and surfing. My guest is George Kershaw, and together we dive into the similarities between riding a wave and navigating a golf course—from reading conditions and finding rhythm to managing pressure and embracing the unpredictable. We discuss how the mindset, movement and freedom found in surfing can translate to golf, and why both sports demand patience, feel and a willingness to adapt. It’s a fascinating conversation about two very different games. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

https://www.siegergolf.com/online-courses The majors are over, the trophies have been lifted, and the dust has settled on another extraordinary season. But the biggest question in golf is no longer who won — it’s what comes next. In this episode, we look beyond the scorecards and ask how professional golf could change over the next twenty years. Has the disruption caused by LIV Golf permanently altered the landscape, or has it simply accelerated a transformation that was already coming? We explore five bold predictions for the future of the game, from the growing dominance of the majors and shorter, faster formats to AI coaching, urban golf and environmentally driven course design. Then we go even further, imagining five possibilities that sound radical today but may become reality tomorrow: 12-hole championship courses, city golf leagues, wilderness golf, mixed-reality competition and a completely new global structure for professional golf. If you love the game and wonder where it’s heading, this episode is for you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

https://www.siegergolf.com/ Golf has always been a game of fine margins. A single thought, a fleeting doubt, or a familiar routine can sometimes seem to make all the difference. So why do so many golfers cling to lucky balls, insist on the same pre-shot ritual, or refuse to change a winning routine? Are these harmless habits, comforting rituals, or genuine performance enhancers? In this edition of The Golfing Mind, we explore the fascinating psychology behind the superstitions and routines that have become part of golfing folklore—from the world's greatest players to weekend golfers convinced they've found the secret to better scores. And later, I'll be joined by a guest with an intriguing idea that could offer a fresh perspective on the way we experience the game. Guest Link. https://linkly.link/2makj Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

https://www.siegergolf.com/What if some of the best-known advice in golf is actually making you worse? We've all heard the clichés: "Keep your head down." "Swing easy." "Drive for show, putt for dough." But how many of these so-called golden rules actually stand up to modern coaching and what the world's best players really do? In this episode, we put ten of golf's biggest myths under the microscope, separating fact from fiction and giving you practical insights you can take straight to the course. Whether you've been playing for six months or sixty years, you may discover that letting go of a few long-held beliefs is the quickest way to lower your scores. Prepare to challenge conventional wisdom—and perhaps your own golf game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices