You Can’t Shoot Low If You’re Afraid to Shoot High | Dr Raymond Prior (Part 1)

You can’t shoot low if you’re afraid to shoot high.That single idea might explain why so many golfers struggle to play their best when it matters.In this episode of How Low Can You Go, we’re joined by Dr Raymond Prior — world renowned performance psychologist, author of Golf Beneath the Surface, and coach to elite performers across sport, business and entertainment.In Part 1 of this conversation, Raymond breaks down the psychology behind why golfers so often get in their own way.We discuss:Why your brain prioritises avoidance over pursuit The psychological domino effect that influences every shot Why trying to relax or think positively often backfires How past experiences can quietly shape how you perform today The difference between doing mode and being mode of mindIf you’ve ever:tried not to three-putt and then three-puttedfelt your swing collapse when the pressure risesworked really hard at your game and then shot a terrible scoreThis episode will completely change how you think about the mental side of golf.Part 2 of this conversation will be released next week.🎧 Listen now.📺 YouTube → https://www.youtube.com/@HowLowCanYouGoPodcast📸 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/howlowcanyougopodcast/💌 Contact → [email protected]📊 Explore Golf Beneath The Surface → https://btsmindset.com/  https://www.instagram.com/gbtspodcast/🏨 Big shout out to The Leddie Hotel on Scotland’s Golf Coast.If you’re enjoying the podcast, leaving a review really helps us grow — and keeps us chasing better golf, faster. ⛳🎟️ HLCYG LIVE  WITH KARL MORRIS - TAKE ACTION - JOIN THE PRIORITY LIST2-day golf improvement experience, Cameron House in Scotland Autumn 2026 with world-class coaching from Karl Morris.Would you like to see what’s possible with your game?👉 Join the HLCYG LIVE Priority List