Episode 9 - Titles, Trophies & Turmoil

Episode 13 - Peter Whiteford, From Tour to the Teaching Bay

The conversation covers Peter Whiteford's journey from amateur to professional golf, the challenges he faced on the European Tour, his competitive mindset, and the transition from player to coach. It also delves into his experience playing in major championships, his perspective on setting goals, and the difficulties of retirement and transitioning to coaching. The conversation delves into the importance of continuous learning in golf and the role of performance coaching in improving golf skills. It highlights the need for a safe environment for asking questions and seeking advice, as well as the significance of finding a balance between teaching and performance coaching in the golf industry. Takeaways * Competitive Mindset * Transitioning from Player to Coach Continuous learning in golf * Performance coaching in golf Chapters * 00:00 Retirement and Transitioning to Coaching * 24:58 Continuous Learning in Golf

Episode 12 - Burnouts, Breaks & Big Changes

The conversation begins with an introduction and catching up, followed by a discussion about planning a trip to Rome. The conversation then transitions into sharing golf stories and experiences, focusing on mindset, competitiveness, and self-criticism in golf. The conversation covers Danny Young's career journey, his modesty, and future in golf. It also includes a recap of the European and PJ Tour, a discussion on the PGA Championship, and a rebranding of the podcast to shift focus from golf recaps to diverse golf-related topics. The hosts reflect on their podcasting journey, engage with the audience, and discuss upcoming plans and club championships. Takeaways * Mindset is crucial in golf * Competitiveness and self-criticism in golf Podcast rebranding * Shifting focus from golf recaps to diverse golf-related topics Chapters * 00:00 Golf Stories and Experiences * 20:09 Junior Player Discovery * 28:06 Rebranding the Podcast and Shifting Focus * 34:00 Upcoming Plans and Club Championships Discussion

Mental Performance Coach Josh Maddison

The conversation delves into the role of a mental performance coach, Josh's journey to becoming a coach, and the differences in approach to mental performance coaching. It also explores the identification and reprogramming of limiting beliefs, building a new identity, and the applicability of mental performance coaching to golfers of all levels. The conversation delves into the impact of personal change, ambition, and the importance of implementation for long-term change. It explores attitudes, language, and fear in performance, as well as the influence of cultural attitudes and imposter syndrome on high performers. The discussion emphasizes the significance of energy, values, and beliefs in performance, and the role of seeking support for self-awareness and personal improvement. Takeaways * Mental performance coaching involves reprogramming emotional responses and beliefs. * The process of mental performance coaching focuses on building a new identity and manifesting change. The importance of ambition in driving long-term change * The impact of language and attitude on performance Chapters * 00:00 Introduction and Setting the Stage * 06:00 Josh's Journey to Becoming a Mental Performance Coach * 13:36 Identifying and Addressing Limiting Beliefs * 19:24 Building a New Identity and Manifesting Change * 26:34 Long-Term Change and Ambition * 32:23 Imposter Syndrome and Self-Perception * 38:18 High Performers and Imposter Syndrome * 44:26 Mental Performance in Life

Episode 11 - Danny Young DP World Tour Player

The conversation begins with an introduction and some banter about Scottish football. It then transitions into a discussion about the state of Scottish football and its impact on golf. Finally, the conversation explores the transition from Scottish golf to college golf in the USA, highlighting the differences and the impact of college golf on professional development. The conversation covers the college scholarship experience, transition to professional golf, the Scottish Championship win, and the Open Championship experience. It delves into individualized development and tournament choices, academic focus in US scholarships, challenges and opportunities in turning professional, the nerve-racking final round and emotions of winning the Scottish Championship, and the experience of playing in the Open Championship. The conversation covers the impact of supportive golf crowds, the influence of gym work and recovery on golf performance, a review of Danny Young's season so far, insights into Danny Young's upcoming schedule and tour life, and personal insights shared during quickfire questions. Takeaways * Junior golf in Scotland and the USA * Transition from Scottish golf to American golf * The impact of college golf on professional development Development and tournament choices are individualized * Academic focus in US scholarships Golf crowds are supportive and knowledgeable * Influence of gym work and recovery on golf performance Chapters * 00:00 Transition to College Golf * 27:11 College Scholarship Experience * 35:29 Transition to Professional Golf * 46:27 Scottish Championship Win * 54:51 The Impact of Supportive Golf Crowds * 01:01:05 Danny Young's Upcoming Schedule and Tour Life

Episode 10 - Glory's last shot, kind of

The conversation covers recent golf updates and results, including the DP World Tour event in Barcelona and the Quail Hollow golf tournament. It also highlights Christopher Raiton's victory and performance at the event. The conversation covers a range of topics including the identity of the PGA Championship, insights into the golf course and player predictions, features of the golf course and player fit, player performance and statistics, golf equipment, personal anecdotes, golf entertainment, and the strength of European golf. Takeaways * Golf updates and results * Christopher Raiton's impressive victory The PGA Championship lacks a distinct identity compared to other major championships. * European golfers are winning regularly on the PGA Tour, indicating the strength of European golf. Chapters * 00:00 Golf Updates and Results * 15:04 Quail Hollow Golf Course and Tournament * 25:02 The Identity of the PGA Championship * 30:27 Player Performance and Statistics * 37:20 Golf Equipment and Personal Anecdotes * 49:04 Golf Entertainment and European Golf Strength