The Scratch Golfer's Mindset

Meet Ryan Mouque, Golf Coach and Caddy helping develop players to play to their potential. Ryan produces a mass amount of online content that is generated through the lens of educating and empowering his clients and followers.  He possesses a unique depth of knowledge and experience about not only the swing, but how to play outstanding golf. In today’s episode, you’ll: * Learn how adopting a growth mindset can redefine mistakes as opportunities, helping golfers improve and stay motivated. * Discover the three essential types of practice - block, random, and competitive - and why each is crucial for building a well-rounded game. * Understand the importance of refining your swing path, clubface control, and setup for better drives and fewer penalty shots. * Learn the benefits of focusing on off-the-ball drills and slow-motion swings to develop muscle memory and ingrain better movement patterns. * Explore why most amateur golfers don’t practice enough to justify getting frustrated, and how shifting perspective can actually improve performance. * Discover Ryan's “Goldilocks training” method, using extreme opposite movements to enhance awareness of the ideal swing pattern. Get your pencils ready and start listening.  More About Ryan Ryan works with players to develop a plan that matches their time availability and learning style, and help them to achieve their goals. Work with Ryan [https://ryanmouquegolf.com.au/online-coaching/]. Key Takeaways: * A growth mindset sees failure as a learning opportunity. * Asking for help is a sign of strength, not weakness. * Many golfers struggle with misconceptions about their swing. * Intentional practice is crucial for improvement. * Transitioning from high scores to low scores requires focus on technique. * Common struggles off the tee often stem from poor technique. * Improving ball striking is key to lowering scores. * It's important to structure practice sessions effectively. * Learning through exaggeration helps in skill acquisition. * Online coaching allows for more frequent feedback. * Off-the-ball training prepares the brain for movement. * Muscle memory is a myth; the brain must learn movements. Key Quotes: * “Well, I think, you know, insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting a different result.” * “As a coach myself, I see the value in coaching and I've worked with enough golfers to know that those who don't get coaching are just super confused and it doesn't take much to actually get them on the right track.” * “You don't practice enough to get that upset about playing poorly.” Subscribe to the More Pars Than Bogeys Newsletter. This newsletter helps double-digit golfers overcome the emotional and mental hazards of their minds so that they can shoot more pars than bogeys.  Each week, I’ll provide insights, principles, and strategies to help you deter distractions, find your focus, manage your emotions, and cultivate boundless confidence so that you can play to your potential. Subscribe now [https://more-pars-than-bogeys.beehiiv.com/subscribe]. Use Hypnosis to Shoot Lower Scores: Are you curious to learn how hypnosis can help you shoot lower scores? Snag my free hypnosis audio recording today to help you play your best round tomorrow. Download it here [https://golfmindsetcoaching.com/mental-hazards-of-mind-golf/]. Schedule a 1-1 mindset coaching discovery and strategy call with me - click here [https://qsisso5alne.typeform.com/to/imAbwEFV]. For feedback, questions, or to take me out for a round of golf, shoot me an email or connect with me on social media: * Instagram: @thegolfhypnotherapist [https://www.instagram.com/thegolfhypnotherapist]  * Twitter: @parsoverbogeys [https://twitter.com/parsoverbogeys] * LinkedIn: Paul Salter Coaching [https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-salter-coaching/] Time Stamps: * 00:00: Introduction to Ryan Mouque and His Golf Journey * 03:05: The Importance of a Growth Mindset in Golf * 06:10: Overcoming Fixed Mindsets and Seeking Help * 09:02: Common Misconceptions in Golf Coaching * 12:00: Intentional Practice: Structuring Your Sessions * 14:57: Transitioning from High Scores to Low Scores * 18:10: Common Struggles Off the Tee * 20:50: The Role of Technique in Golf Improvement * 23:52: The Mindset Shift: It's Just a Game * 26:45: Evolving Perspectives on Golf Coaching * 27:15: The Importance of Data in Coaching * 28:14: Essential Golf Training Aids Under $100 * 30:37: Learning Through Exaggeration and Contrast * 32:27: Goldilocks Training: Finding the Right Balance * 34:49: The Value of Shot Shaping in Golf * 36:02: The Shift to Online Coaching: * 37:55: The Benefits of Off-the-Ball Training * 44:12: Understanding Muscle Memory and Movement * 49:11: The Growth Mindset in Golf Training

In today’s episode, you’ll learn… * Where the results you’re seeking reside (and how you’ve been looking in the wrong place) * Why continuing to learn more information is holding you back from your goals * How the same core topics of golf mindset are surface-level distractions preventing you from the breakthrough you crave Start listening. Tickets for the Mental Game of Golf Summit are live! Make Playing to Your Potential A Habit: Unlock the mental tools and proven strategies to make playing to your potential a habit at The Mental Game of Golf Summit. Learn more and secure your ticket here [https://thegolfhypnotherapist.com/mental-game-of-golf-summit-2025/].  P.S. If you’re interested in learning more about how mindset coaching and hypnotherapy can help you get unstuck from the proverbial bunker of poor performance on the course and in your business, click here [https://qsisso5alne.typeform.com/to/imAbwEFV] to schedule a coaching discovery call with me.  Key Points: * Fatherhood has been a transformative experience for me. * The results you seek are often in the work you avoid. * Information consumption without action leads to stagnation. * Emotional regulation is crucial for performance and personal growth. * Many people confuse a lack of information with a lack of action. * Beliefs formed in childhood can limit our potential. * Self-sabotage often stems from deep-seated beliefs. * Confronting uncomfortable emotions is necessary for growth. * Taking uncomfortable action is essential for change. * You already know what you need to do to improve. Key Quotes: * “The common mistake that you are making to achieve your goals is assuming that you have a lack of information problem.” * “I remind you, information alone isn't enough. You still have to do the work.” * “You listen to a podcast on the positives of self-talk, of breath work, of acceptance, of grace, of gratitude, of neutrality. And all of these are good concepts to understand, to develop proficiency in, but they're fucking surface level. Because the truth is, you know these things.” Subscribe to the More Pars Than Bogeys Newsletter. This newsletter helps double-digit golfers overcome the emotional and mental hazards of their minds so that they can shoot more pars than bogeys.  Each week, I’ll provide insights, principles, and strategies to help you deter distractions, find your focus, manage your emotions, and cultivate boundless confidence so that you can play to your potential. Subscribe now [https://more-pars-than-bogeys.beehiiv.com/subscribe]. Grab my free hypnosis audio to help you prepare to play your best round. Download it here [https://golfmindsetcoaching.com/mental-hazards-of-mind-golf/]. Schedule a 1-1 mindset coaching discovery and strategy call with me - click here [https://qsisso5alne.typeform.com/to/imAbwEFV]. For feedback, questions, or to take me out for a round of golf, shoot me an email or connect with me on social media: * Instagram: @thegolfhypnotherapist [https://www.instagram.com/thegolfhypnotherapist]  * Twitter: @parsoverbogeys [https://twitter.com/parsoverbogeys] Time Stamps: * 00:00: Embracing Fatherhood and Personal Growth * 05:55: Information vs. Action * 19:02: Beliefs and Self-Sabotage * 23:49: Taking Uncomfortable Action

Meet Jim Waldron, a nationally acclaimed golf teaching professional, mental game coach, author, and lecturer best known for his pioneering research on the mind/body connection approach to learning and teaching golf.  In my own words, I’d describe him as equal parts Buddhist Monk, Golf Nerd, Zen Master, Yogi, Cool Dude. And it’s this demeanor and zen that he’s been bringing to the course for more than 35 years to help his students play better golf - and to do so fast using a variety of models of teaching and coaching not commonly found on the course.  In today’s episode, you’ll learn: * How to eliminate “swing thoughts” that contaminate your body’s natural movement, and learn Jim’s antidote for a pure, thought-free swing. * How to between the objective physical world and your private mental world impacts focus, performance, and emotional resilience on the course. * Why practicing in slow motion without a ball is essential to cementing new movement patterns in your unconscious mind, making your swing more consistent. * Jim’s step-by-step method to overcome the yips by tackling the root cause - your emotional triggers and attention control. * Explore the transformative power of focused attention on your golf game, and why staying in the external world boosts performance and confidence. * How detaching from your emotions and thoughts can reduce frustration, anger, and mental fatigue during a round, keeping you present and composed. Get your pencils ready and start listening.  More About Jim Jim Waldron is a nationally acclaimed golf teaching professional, mental game coach, author, and lecturer best known for his pioneering research on the mind/body connection approach to learning and teaching golf. His holistic approach to golf improvement blends swing and short game mechanics, mental focus skills, physical fitness and emotional state control into a revolutionary golf instruction paradigm. He is recognized as one of the game's best golf swing instructors and swing theorists. This unification of Western scientific principles with Eastern psychological insights is the result of his lifelong interest in and passion for a deeper understanding of human potential - both physical and mental - and especially about how that understanding can lead to peak performance breakthroughs in the game of golf. He began playing golf in 1960 and has been a serious student of the game ever since. Work with Jim. [https://balancepointgolf.com/index.php] Key Takeaways: * Slow-motion training is crucial for developing proper swing mechanics. * Swing thoughts can be toxic and disrupt performance. * The yips are a psychosomatic disorder linked to negative emotions. * Understanding the difference between correct and incorrect movements is key. * Emotional resiliency is essential for consistent performance on the course. * Practicing in slow motion allows for better muscle memory and awareness. The two worlds theory separates objective reality from subjective psychological experiences. * Negative emotions can be confronted without identifying with them. * Staying external during play can prevent self-sabotage. * Acceptance of discomfort is part of the growth process. * Engaging with the physical world can enhance mental clarity. Key Quotes: * "Swing thoughts are toxic." * “The reason why you don't want to use a ball, obviously, slow motion and ball are incompatible on the face of it. But even at full speed, eventually you're going to go to the range, you're going to work on what I call dynamics, which is a different part of the brain. Learning mechanics should only be done, also called movement pattern training, is only done away from a ball in slow motion.” * "The Yips is a serious psychosomatic disorder." * “And in philosophy, that fallacy is called mind-body dualism. Now we know from today, from modern neuroscience, although the ancient Buddhist tradition, which is also 2,500 years old, agrees with modern neuroscience that mind and body are two sides of the same coin.” Subscribe to the More Pars Than Bogeys Newsletter. This newsletter helps double-digit golfers overcome the emotional and mental hazards of their minds so that they can shoot more pars than bogeys.  Each week, I’ll provide insights, principles, and strategies to help you deter distractions, find your focus, manage your emotions, and cultivate boundless confidence so that you can play to your potential. Subscribe now [https://more-pars-than-bogeys.beehiiv.com/subscribe]. Use Hypnosis to Shoot Lower Scores: Are you curious to learn how hypnosis can help you shoot lower scores? Snag my free hypnosis audio recording today to help you play your best round tomorrow. Download it here [https://golfmindsetcoaching.com/mental-hazards-of-mind-golf/]. Schedule a 1-1 mindset coaching discovery and strategy call with me - click here [https://qsisso5alne.typeform.com/to/imAbwEFV]. For feedback, questions, or to take me out for a round of golf, shoot me an email or connect with me on social media: * Instagram: @thegolfhypnotherapist [https://www.instagram.com/thegolfhypnotherapist]  * Twitter: @parsoverbogeys [https://twitter.com/parsoverbogeys] * LinkedIn: Paul Salter Coaching [https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-salter-coaching/] Time Stamps: * 00:00: Introduction to Jim Waldron and His Philosophy * 02:12: The Mind-Body Connection in Golf * 06:07: Decontaminating the Golf Swing * 10:15: The Importance of Slow Motion Training * 12:31: Integrating Slow Motion into Practice * 19:10: Understanding and Overcoming the Yips * 27:15: Cultivating Emotional Resiliency * 29:36: Understanding the Two Worlds Theory * 36:02: Applying Mindfulness on the Golf Course * 45:33: The Power of Attention in Golf * 52:12: Final Thoughts and Resources

In today’s episode, you’ll learn… * Why Mindset Matters More Than Mechanics – Discover how mindset, not your swing, could be the primary barrier to playing your best golf. * How Stress Affects Your Game – Understand how unresolved stress and emotions follow you onto the course, impacting your focus, energy, and swing. * The Importance of Releasing Emotions – Learn why emotions are “energy in motion” and how finding a healthy outlet for anger, frustration, and anxiety leads to better performance. * The Role of Non-Negotiable Self-Care Habits – Explore how consistent self-care in physical, mental, and emotional health builds the resilience needed for peak performance. * The Power of Consistency – See how small, daily habits add up to big results, supporting a disciplined mindset that empowers you to play freely and with confidence. Start listening. Tickets for the Mental Game of Golf Summit are live! Make Playing to Your Potential A Habit: Unlock the mental tools and proven strategies to make playing to your potential a habit at The Mental Game of Golf Summit. Learn more and secure your ticket here [https://thegolfhypnotherapist.com/mental-game-of-golf-summit-2025/].  P.S. If you’re interested in learning more about how mindset coaching and hypnotherapy can help you get unstuck from the proverbial bunker of poor performance on the course and in your business, click here [https://qsisso5alne.typeform.com/to/imAbwEFV] to schedule a coaching discovery call with me.  Key Points: * You don't have a swing problem; you have a mindset problem. * Overcoming mental blocks is essential for playing to your potential. * Stress and unresolved emotions directly impact golf performance. * Emotional resilience is key to maintaining focus on the course. * Self-care habits are non-negotiable for optimal performance. * Compartmentalizing emotions can only go so far. * Physical tension from stress affects your swing. * Creating a supportive environment is crucial for self-care. * Small, consistent actions lead to significant improvements. * Asking for help can accelerate your progress. Key Quotes: * “But at the end of the day, you can only compartmentalize so much.” * “You need to learn how to diffuse the stress, anxiety, insecurity, fear, shame, guilt, anger, and frustration that you may be experiencing on the course.” * “You cannot separate who you are as an individual, how you show up in your home at the office from who you are on the golf course.” * “The magic is in the accumulation, the compounding interest of showing up and consistently executing every single day.” Subscribe to the More Pars Than Bogeys Newsletter. This newsletter helps double-digit golfers overcome the emotional and mental hazards of their minds so that they can shoot more pars than bogeys.  Each week, I’ll provide insights, principles, and strategies to help you deter distractions, find your focus, manage your emotions, and cultivate boundless confidence so that you can play to your potential. Subscribe now [https://more-pars-than-bogeys.beehiiv.com/subscribe]. Grab my free hypnosis audio to help you prepare to play your best round. Download it here [https://golfmindsetcoaching.com/mental-hazards-of-mind-golf/]. Schedule a 1-1 mindset coaching discovery and strategy call with me - click here [https://qsisso5alne.typeform.com/to/imAbwEFV]. For feedback, questions, or to take me out for a round of golf, shoot me an email or connect with me on social media: * Instagram: @thegolfhypnotherapist [https://www.instagram.com/thegolfhypnotherapist]  * Twitter: @parsoverbogeys [https://twitter.com/parsoverbogeys] * LinkedIn: Paul Salter Coaching [https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-salter-coaching/] Time Stamps: * 00:00: Unlocking Your Golf Potential: The Mindset Shift * 15:14: Building Resilience: Tools for Emotional Management * 30:02: Commitment to Self-Care: The Path to Improvement

In today’s episode, I’ll recap… * Gulp…my worst round to date. * The collection of emotions I experienced during and after this round - and how I am moving forward. * The learning lessons I extracted from this round and the action steps that have followed since.  Start listening. P.S. If you’re interested in learning more about how mindset coaching and hypnotherapy can help you get unstuck from the proverbial bunker of poor performance on (and off) the course, click here [https://qsisso5alne.typeform.com/to/imAbwEFV] to schedule a coaching discovery call with me.  Key Points: * Frustration and disappointment are part of the learning process. * Emotions are energy that can be harnessed and redirected. * Self-kindness is crucial during challenging times. * Discipline and intentional practice are key to improvement. * Learning from mistakes is essential for growth. * Embrace challenges as opportunities to learn. * The journey to becoming a better golfer is ongoing and requires commitment. Key Quotes: * “And lo and behold, I go to hit my first shot, I execute my backswing and whoosh…I top the ball and it goes about 20 feet.” * “And it was just one of those days where it felt like nothing was working.” * “I am to blame, I am responsible, I take full ownership and I have a lot of work to do on the little things to really get or set things in motion to make massive progress in 2025.” Subscribe to the More Pars Than Bogeys Newsletter. This newsletter helps avid golfers overcome the emotional and mental hazards of their minds to shoot more pars than bogeys.  Each week, I’ll provide insights, principles, and strategies to help you deter distractions, find your focus, manage your emotions, and cultivate boundless confidence so that you can play to your potential. Subscribe now [https://more-pars-than-bogeys.beehiiv.com/subscribe]. Grab my free hypnosis audio to help you prepare to play your best round. Download it here [https://golfmindsetcoaching.com/mental-hazards-of-mind-golf/]. Schedule a 1-1 mindset coaching discovery and strategy call with me - click here [https://qsisso5alne.typeform.com/to/imAbwEFV]. For feedback, questions, or to take me out for a round of golf, shoot me an email or connect with me on social media: * Instagram: @thegolfhypnotherapist [https://www.instagram.com/thegolfhypnotherapist]  * Twitter: @parsoverbogeys [https://twitter.com/parsoverbogeys] Time Stamps: * 00:00: Introduction to the Journey-Altering Round * 08:13: Navigating Frustration and Disappointment * 16:31: Lessons Learned and Future Commitments