The Scratch Golfer's Mindset Podcast - Hypnotherapy and Mindset Coaching for High-Performers
Episodes
#47: [Inside the Mind] Melvin Beard: Get A (Better) Grip, Man Theory, and Becoming a Confident Golfer
07 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Meet Melvin Beard a 30-year Golf Professional, Certified Level II Science in Motion Instructor, Certified Adaptive Golf Coach, and Certified Golf Ment...
#46 [Journey to Scratch] Unlocking the Next Level, Slower Swings, and Taking the Next Step in My Game
05 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, I'll recap… A four-hour practice session that unlocked my next level of growth The round I played the following day How I've al...
#45. Overcoming the Yips: Get out of Your Own Way and Play Freely
31 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Imagine yourself standing over the 18th hole, preparing to step up and sink a four-foot putt you've made dozens of times… As you begin to sink into ...
#44 [Journey to Scratch] You Can't Change Unless You Change
29 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, I'll recap… Reaching a breaking point of frustration and disappointment after two rounds of repeated mistakes. Striking the bal...
#43: [Inside the Mind] Maurice Harden: Activate Your Muscles to Prevent Injury and Hit the Ball Further
24 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Meet Dr. Maurice Harden - a military veteran with a doctorate in kinesiology who is obsessed with getting your muscles to perform to your true potenti...
#42 [Journey to Scratch] Pressure to Perform, Slowing Down, and Humbling Observations from My Past Two Rounds
22 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, I'll recap… A moment of trusting my instinct to change clubs - and it paying off big time. Feeling distracted, overwhelmed, and...
#41. 6 Month Progress Update: Breaking 90, Understanding the Process, and Learning Lessons Thus Far
17 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In April 2024, I shot a 65 on nine holes. And, to be honest, it was likely closer to a true 75 with the amount of OB and mulligans present. In October...
#40 [Journey to Scratch] Cultivating Confidence, The Gap and the Gain, and My Next Goal
15 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, I'll recap… How I've been feeling since shooting a lifetime low last week (87) How achieving my goal has affected my confidence...
#39: [Inside the Mind] Jon Sherman: Mismanaged Expectations, Pattern Recognition, and Having More Fun to Play Better Golf
10 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Meet Jon Sherman, author of the international best-selling Foundations of Golf series. He also is the co-host of the Sweet Spot podcast, a PGA Tour ...
#38 [Journey to Scratch] The Click, Playing in the Mud, and Playing a Complete Round
08 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, I'll recap… Navigating a week of significant lower back pain and the decision to take 72 hours off from both the gym and touchi...
#37. 13 Quotes and Questions that Have Changed My Life (and Golf Game)
03 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, I'm sharing stories and learning lessons - both on and off the course - that have shaped who and where I am today. Specifically, I...
#36 [Journey to Scratch] Bogey Golf, Slowing Down, and Addressing Work to be Done Away from the Course
01 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, I'll recap… An on-par round, yet, feeling dissatisfied. A productive lesson that helped a few aspects of my swing finally click...
#35: [Inside the Mind] Jesse Perryman: Stop Trying So Hard and Play Better Golf
26 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Buckle up. You're about to enter into the ether of a zen-like, hypnotic flow conversation with a +2 handicap index golfer who recently won his club to...
#34. [Journey to Scratch] Trying (Too) Hard to Break 90, A New Low, And A Reality Check
24 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, I'll recap… The dark recesses of the mind I hung out in after a frustrating start to my opening nine - and what happened after ...
#33. How the Improv Comedy Framework "Yes, And" Can Help You Play Better Golf
19 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Aside from the comedy you gain watching your buddy repeatedly shank his tee shot into the water (he'll eventually get it, right!?), you and I can both...
#32 [Journey to Scratch] Scoring Low and Letting Go (A New Putting Grip)
17 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, I'll recap… The long-term benefit one of my clients has experienced since our initial call in early 2024 (his handicap has drop...
#31: [Inside the Mind] Chris Ardolina: Get to the Root Cause of Your Struggles and Accelerate Improvement
12 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Meet Chris Ardolina - a multi-award-winning teaching professional at Cove Cay Golf Club in Clearwater, Florida. Chris became a scratch golfer at - wai...
#30 [Journey to Scratch] Patience, Pressure, and Focus On (And Away From) the Course
10 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, I'll recap… An incredibly awful round I'd like to forget and move on from (whoops). The price of skipping my warm-up and neglec...
#29. The Art and Science of Acceptance to Accelerate Progress
05 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Imagine starting your round with a triple bogey… In most cases, letting this poor start set the tone for the day is easy, ultimately leading to a po...
#28 [Journey to Scratch] New Irons Are Here, My Driver Forgot to Show Up, and It Wasn't Pretty (But We'll Take it)
03 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, I'll recap… Playing my first round with my new clubs (did they fix everything?). Playing 18 on back-to-back days (and my driver...
#27: [Inside the Mind] Dr. Jason Novetsky: Creating Your Golf Identity to Play to Your Potential
29 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Meet Dr. Jason Novetsky - a sports psychology and mental toughness coach for numerous elite athletes. You may know him from his ties to the Chasing Sc...
#26 [Journey to Scratch] A New Low, New Clubs, and No (new?) Excuses…
27 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, I'll recap… The round that could've been…but was still my lowest round of the year The key frustrations I'm experiencing in m...
#25. The Hidden Ceiling: Understanding and Overcoming Your Fear of Success
22 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever started a round strong, only to crumble as the finish line approaches? Have you ever felt so close to a financial, health, or golf goa...
#24 [Journey to Scratch] Practice, Patience, and Planting the Seed
20 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, I'll recap… The last two rounds and a mind-boggling lesson (where did my swing go?) The highs and lows of my swing and my game ...
#23: [Inside the Mind] Josh Nichols: Acknowledgement and Acceptance to Accelerate Progress in Your Golf Game
15 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Meet Josh Nichols - a Golf Psychology Coach with an impressive resume over 20 years of competitive golf. Josh was 36 holes away from qualifying for ...
#22 [Journey to Scratch] Blissful Disappointment, Lost Balls, and My Approach to Shoot Sub 90 in 92 Days
13 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, I'll recap… Sitting six over after five only to implode on the final four holes. Playing alongside three golfers who shot in th...
#21. How to Create the Golf Identity You Need to Shoot Lower Scores
08 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
"Who do you need to become to shoot par?" This is the starting point of today's episode, which features a detailed breakdown of how to deconstruct and...
#20 [Journey to Scratch] Golf is hard, it's time for new clubs, and quiet confidence on the course
06 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, I'll recap… What it felt like coming back down to reality after two tough rounds Navigating the emotional and physical challeng...
#19. [Inside the Mind] Bo Watson and Shannon Shuskey: Caveman Golf and the Power of PsychoNeuromuscular Training
01 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Bo Watson and Shannon Shuskey are two of the top sought-after mental game coaches in the golf world. They're the founders of In the Zone Mental Traini...
#18 [Journey to Scratch] Unsolicited Swing Advice, New Friends, and Emotional Resiliency on the Course
30 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, I'll recap… How I navigated unsolicited swing advice on the range. Playing a new course with a new friend (who I met in a golf ...
#17. 5 Ways to Practice Commitment to Shoot Lower Scores
25 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
There's a stark difference between being interested in improving your golf game and being committed to improving it. Unfortunately, many say they're c...
#16. [Journey to Scratch] Keeping Golf Fun, Breaking 100 Again, and Struggling Under Pressure
23 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, I'll recap… This past week, I played five balls per hole on a par-three short course (seriously), Breaking 100 for the second t...
#15: [Inside the Mind] Henry Kurusz: From Long Drive Competitions to A Lupus Diagnosis: How the Love of the Game Keeps this Scratch Golfer Going
18 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Meet Henry Kurusz IV, also known as Bear. He attended a high school golf powerhouse - the same school Charlie Woods now attends and the one Jack Nickl...
#14 [Journey to Scratch] The 2-Ball Scramble, Another Way to Scratch, and Breaking 100
16 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the first installment of the "Journey to Scratch" series of The Scratch Golfer's Mindset Podcast. Rather than trying to cram valuable coach...
#13. Accelerate Improvement in Your Golf Game: The Conscious Competence Model of Learning
11 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Whether you're trying to gain proficiency in the golf swing or speaking another language, there are four distinct stages you'll progress through as yo...
#12 [Inside the Mind] Matt Stilwell: Choosing to Enjoy the Game and Create a Positive Mindset
04 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Meet Matt Stilwell, a Mindset Coach and host of the Positive Golf Mindset Podcast, who helps people from all walks of life understand and overcome the...
#11. The Space Between: Expectation vs. Reality on the Golf Course
27 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The expectation each time you step on the course is to play your best and shoot more pars than bogeys, right? Expecting to play your best is the goal;...
#10. [Inside the Mind] Bryan Taylor, Humble Multi-Tournament Winner on Prioritizing Intentional Practice and Visualizing Desired Results
20 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Meet Bryan Taylor - founder of Leaderboards of America, handicap golfer, multi-tournament winner, and someone who truly strives to reach his potential...
#9. Emotional Mastery: The Key to Consistently Shooting More Pars Than Bogeys
13 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Golf is a game of emotional regulation. If you cannot manage the accumulated emotions - from anger and envy to excitement and joy - then you'll con...
#8. [Inside the Mind] Matt Doud, Pebble Beach Caddie and Course Management Strategist
06 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Meet Matt Doud, former caddie at Pebble Beach Golf Club in Carmel, CA, sub-five handicap golfer, and a Business Made Simple Coach in the Kansas City M...
#7. How Hypnosis Can Help You Shoot Lower Scores
30 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
At some point, it's no longer a swing problem holding you back from shooting lower scores. It's a mindset problem. Many golfers I work with are hes...
#6. [Inside the Mind] Luke Barton, Big Drive Energy and Course Management Strategy
23 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Meet Luke Barton, the Business Development Director for 360IT Partners who has a sub-four handicap. Luke's golf journey began by grabbing a bag of c...
#5. [Inside the Mind] Dr. Trevor Hirsch, Titleist Performance Institute Medical Level 2 Certified Physical Therapist
16 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Trevor Hirsch is a Titleist Performance Institute Medical Level 2 Certified Physical Therapist, Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, an...
#4. The One Shot you Need to Let Go of To Shoot Lower Scores
09 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
If you've ever readied yourself for a shot by executing your entire pre-shot routine, yet, felt that at the last moment, something was "off," yet, hit...
#3. Guilt, Goals, and Greens: How Off-the-Course Emotion May Be Sabotaging Your Swing (and what to do about it)
02 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
"If you shot a 65 [on 9 holes] and I'm a much better golfer, why the f&ck would I listen to you?" If you're here for swing technique and to discuss th...
#2. [My First 9 Holes] The Nasty Things You Say to Yourself During a Round (But Don't Want to Admit)
25 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
"I felt an unnecessary urgency and sense of pressure to play quick and continued to feel like the foursome behind me was breathing down my neck the en...
#1. Uncover the Destructive Mindset Programs Behind Your Double-Bogeys
23 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In the first full-length episode, I bring you up to speed on my golfing journey and share clarity on my goal and timeline to becoming a scratch golfer...
#0. Welcome to The Scratch Golfer's Mindset Podcast.
23 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Does defeating self-doubt and uncontrolled anger routinely sabotage your round? Do you ever dream of becoming a scratch golfer - and learning what it ...