168: Josh Nichols - How Mental Range Balls Lead to Lower Scores

Today's guest is Josh Nichols - the host of The Mental Golf Show podcast and mental golf coach. After years of not playing up to his potential he took the mental game seriously and dove into the world of sports psychology.  He's competed at the highest levels of amateur golf which included a runner-up finish at the 2017 U.S. Mid-Am Championship. That year he was also the 2nd ranked player in the WAGR mid-amateur rankings.  Today we do a deep dive on all things mental game including: The importance of pre-shot routines. How to 10x your golf mindset off the course. How a mantra can help you stay present and focused.  The biggest mental golf issues holding most players back.  Why you need to set intentions every time you play or practice.  Connect with our guest:   Host of The Mental Golf Show Owner of Foundations Mental Performance Twitter: @joshlukenichols Instagram: joshlukenichols WICKED SMART GOLF MENTAL GAME RESOURCES Work with Michael for Mental Golf Coaching  Download the Mental Golf Playbook (100% FREE) Unlock your potential by taking your FREE mental game assessment: Mental Golf Type Master your pre-shot routine in golf to save 3–5 shots per round: Join Pre-Shot Like a Pro Also, don't forget to connect on social media: Follow on TikTok Follow on Instagram   Subscribe on YouTube Buy my golf book on Amazon ("Wicked Smart Golf: How to Play Better Golf and Shoot Lower Scores Without Changing Your Swing") Make sure to SUBSCRIBE to get new episodes each week so you can play better without swing changes.