Mind Caddie - Improve Your Mental Golf Game
by Karl Morris
Improve your golf mental game and play your best golf — consistently.Welcome to the Mind Caddie Podcast, the go-to golf psychology podcast for players who want to sharpen their mindset, build confidence, and perform under pressure. Hosted by Karl Morris, Europe's leading performance coach to PGA Tour professionals, this podcast explores the mental skills that separate good golfers from great ones.Each episode dives deep into golf psychology, mental performance, confidence, focus, and emotional control, featuring expert insights, practical strategies, and conversations with elite players and coaches. Whether you're a club golfer, competitive amateur, or aspiring professional, you'll find tools you can apply immediately on the course.Learn how to:Control nerves and first-tee anxietySilence your inner criticStay focused under pressureRecover quickly from bad shots and setbacksBuild rock-solid confidence and consistencyDevelop winning pre-round and in-round routinesTopics include
Episodes
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How Aaron Rai Became a Major Champion - The Secrets Behind His Success #434
Get a personalised mental game plan with Karl AI. Start Your 7-Day Free Trial Now. https://mindcaddie.app.link/B8OMj7jVv6b What does it take to develop a major champion? In this episode of The Mind Caddie Podcast, performance coach Karl Morris welcomes back Piers Ward and Andy Proudman of Me and…
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Master Your Mind: Unlock Your Hidden Golfing Potential - Karl Morris & Jim Waldron #433
Get a personalised mental game plan with Karl AI. Start Your 7-Day Free Trial Now. https://mindcaddie.app.link/B8OMj7jVv6b What should you really be doing with your golf game this winter? Should you rebuild your swing from the ground up, sharpen the skills you already have, or focus on the mental...
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Golf Psychology: How to Play Better Golf by Trusting Your Instincts - Karl Morris & Randy Joyner #432
Get a personalised mental game plan with Karl AI. Start Your 7-Day Free Trial Now. https://mindcaddie.app.link/B8OMj7jVv6b The secret to better golf is learning to trust your natural ability? In this episode of The Mind Caddie Podcast, performance coach Karl Morris is joined by American golf…
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Terry Hashimoto: The Golf Swing Secret Hidden Beneath Your Feet | AI Golf Technology #431
Get a personalised mental game plan with Karl AI. Start Your 7-Day Free Trial Now. https://mindcaddie.app.link/B8OMj7jVv6b The secret to a better golf swing isn't in your hands, your shoulders or your club — but in your feet? On this episode of The Mind Caddie Podcast with Karl Morris, Karl...
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The No Thought State: How to Stop Overthinking Golf - Dr. Dicken Bettinger #430
Get a personalised mental game plan with Karl AI. Start Your 7-Day Free Trial Now. https://mindcaddie.app.link/B8OMj7jVv6b The key to better golf isn't thinking more, but thinking less? In this episode of The Mind Caddie, Karl Morris is joined by psychologist and author Dr. Dicken Bettinger for a...
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The Swing Is NOT the Skill - The Mind Caddie with Karl Morris & John Dunigan #429
Get a personalised mental game plan with Karl AI. Start Your 7-Day Free Trial Now. https://mindcaddie.app.link/B8OMj7jVv6b John Dunigan thinks improving your golf swing is not actually the key to improving your golf? In this episode of The Mind Caddie, Karl Morris is joined by renowned golf coach...
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Your Brain Is Wrecking Your Golf Swing — Dr Jeff Haller Explains Why - #428
Get a personalised mental game plan with Karl AI. Start Your 7-Day Free Trial Now. https://mindcaddie.app.link/B8OMj7jVv6b In this episode of Mind Caddie, Carl Morris is joined by Feldenkrais teacher Dr Jeff Haller to explore the powerful relationship between movement, awareness, balance and...
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Stop Fighting Your Golf: Acceptance, The Yips & The Mental Game | Jim Waldron #427
Get a personalised mental game plan with Karl AI. Start Your 7-Day Free Trial Now. https://mindcaddie.app.link/B8OMj7jVv6b Playing better golf starts with accepting bad shots rather than trying to prevent them. In this episode of The Mind Caddie, Karl Morris is joined by golf performance coach…
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The Secret to Lower Scores? Master Your Wedges | Dr. Sasho Mackenzie #426
📖 Get a FREE chapter from the Amazon best-seller Mind Caddie Book: https://web.mindcaddie.golf/ One of the biggest opportunities to lower your golf scores lies between 60 and 140 yards? In this episode of The Mind Caddie, Karl Morris is joined by renowned golf researcher and coach Dr. Sasho...
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Why Your C Game Matters More Than Your A Game – Jared Tendler #425
📖 Get a FREE chapter from the Amazon best-seller Mind Caddie Book: https://bit.ly/4yUqY0Q What if your worst golf could teach you more than your best? In this episode of Mind Caddie, Karl Morris talks to renowned performance psychologist Jared Tendler, author of Everyday Golf Psychology, about...
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Why Your Bad Shots Might Be Your Biggest Opportunity - Randy Joyner #424
📖 Get a FREE chapter from the Amazon best-seller Mind Caddie Book: https://bit.ly/4yUqY0Q What if accepting your worst golf could actually help you play your best? Karl Morris is joined by renowned coach Randy Joyner for a fascinating conversation about why golfers — even the very best in the...
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Are You Ruining Your Golf Game by Thinking Too Much? Karl Morris Turns the Tables #423
📖 Get a FREE chapter from the Amazon best-seller Mind Caddie Book: https://bit.ly/4yUqY0Q What happens when the interviewer becomes the interviewee? In this special episode of The Mind Caddie, Jim Waldron turns the tables on Karl Morris for a fascinating conversation about Karl's own journey...
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The Golfers Who Get Out of Their Own Way Play Better – Dr. Debbie Crews #422
📖 Get a FREE chapter from the Amazon best-seller Mind Caddie Book: https://bit.ly/4yUqY0Q Your Brain Is Sabotaging Your Golf What if the reason you're not playing your best golf has almost nothing to do with your swing? In this fascinating episode of The Mind Caddie, Karl Morris is joined by...
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"The World's Best Putting Coach' - Phil Kenyon #421
📖 Get a FREE chapter from the Amazon best-seller Mind Caddie Book: https://bit.ly/4yUqY0Q What if one of the quickest ways to lower your scores has almost nothing to do with changing your golf swing? In this episode of The Mind Caddie, Karl Morris is joined by world-renowned putting coach Phil...
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Without LEARNING technology becomes ENTERTAINMENT How to BEST use a Launch Monitor with Henri Johnson from FlightScope #420
Can technology really make you a better golfer—or does it simply confirm what you already know? In this fascinating episode of The Mind Caddie, Karl Morris is joined by Henri Johnson, CEO and founder of FlightScope, to explore how launch monitor technology can transform your game when it's used...
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How Ryan Fox won The Open - A Coaches View with Karl Morris and Randy Joyner #419
Congratulations to Ryan Fox, winner of this year's Open - So what separates major champions from everyone else? It isn't just talent or technique—it's the quality of their thinking under pressure. Fresh from an unforgettable week at Royal Birkdale, Karl Morris is joined by performance coach Randy...
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Why Rhythm Is the Secret to a Better Golf Swing | Dr Kwon on Biomechanics, Ground Forces & Effortless Power #418
Is the secret to a better golf swing hidden in rhythm rather than technique? In this episode of The Mind Caddie, Karl Morris is joined by renowned golf biomechanist Dr Kwon, whose research into golf swing mechanics and ground reaction forces has influenced coaches and players around the world....
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The Hidden Skill That Changes Everything: Awareness, Attention & Better Golf with Jim Waldron #417
What if the biggest improvement in your golf wasn't in your swing—but in your awareness? In this fascinating conversation, Karl Morris welcomes back renowned coach Jim Waldron to explore one of the most overlooked skills in golf: the ability to pay attention. Drawing on decades of coaching...
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Master Green Reading & Putting Skills: The Zero Break Line, Pace Control & Better Golf with Will Stubbs #416
Karl Morris welcomes Will Stubbs, Head of Performance at Zen Golf, for an in-depth conversation about one of the biggest scoring opportunities in golf—putting. Drawing on the latest research in motor learning, ecological psychology and performance coaching, Will explains why most golfers practise...
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Play Better Under Pressure: Karl Morris and Randy Joyner on the Mental Game of Golf #415
What really separates great golfers from the rest? In this episode of The Mind Caddie Podcast, Karl Morris is joined by top coach and former tour player Randy Joyner to unpack the mental and technical lessons from the US Open — and how everyday golfers can use them to play better under pressure....
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Heads-Up Putting: The Secret to Better Pace Control? | Dr Sasho MacKenzie (The Stack System) #414
Are you focusing on the wrong things in your putting? In this fascinating episode of Mind Caddie, I speak with the internationally renowned golf coach, researcher and creator of The Stack System, Dr Sasho MacKenzie, to explore the science of putting performance and why so many golfers struggle to...
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Why You're Practising Too Much Golf (And Thinking Too Hard) | Don Christensen #413
Can you actually play better golf when you have less time to practice? In this episode of The Mind Caddie, performance coach, psychologist, and former Stanford golf team player Don Christensen explains why the answer may be yes. Don combines decades of academic psychology with elite golf…
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Golf Grip Size Explained: The Secret Behind Better Consistency? | John Mazzanoble, CEO of JumboMax Grips #412
Could your golf grip size be the hidden factor affecting your consistency, accuracy, and club speed? In this episode of The Mind Caddie, I sit down with John Mazzanoble, CEO of JumboMax Grips, to explore one of the most overlooked areas of golf performance: grip size. Most golfers spend hours...
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Richard Zokol: Detaching Emotion From Results | The Mental Game of Golf #411
What if the biggest breakthrough in your golf game had nothing to do with your swing? In this fascinating conversation, former PGA Tour winner Richard Zokol shares the mindset shifts that helped him compete at the highest level — and why reducing emotional attachment to outcome could completely...
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How Low Can you Go? – David Alexander and Chris Donaldson #410
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How Music & Rhythm Could Unlock Your Best Golf Swing – Chia Chou #409
On this episode of the Mind Caddie, I speak with internationally renowned pianist, professor and co-creator of the Audio Golf System, Chia Chou. At just 17 years old, Chia faced the challenge of competing with elite pianists despite limited natural talent and formal training. Within four years…
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Golf Balance at Address: Why Your Setup Could Be Hurting Your Swing | Tony Greco, Helix Golf #408
Today on The Mind Caddie, I'm joined by Tony Greco from Helix Golf, alongside insights inspired by conversations with Helix co-founders Chris Walkey and Dr Mike Kay, whom I met at the Danish PGA Teaching Summit. If you've been struggling with consistency, poor contact, or feeling like your golf...
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Overthinking is Killing Your Golf Game – Dr. Chris Niebauer #407
Are you overthinking your golf game? In this episode of The Mind Caddie, we're joined by Dr Chris Niebauer, author of No Self, No Problem, to explore how your thinking mind may be holding back your performance. We dive into the science and psychology behind overthinking, focus, and mental...
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The Secret Engine of the Golf Swing: Ground Reaction Forces Explained – Dr. Scott Lynn #406
What if the real power in your golf swing doesn't come from your arms… but from the ground beneath your feet? In this episode of The Mind Caddie, we're joined by world-renowned golf biomechanics expert Scott Lynn to break down ground reaction forces (GRF) — one of the most misunderstood yet...
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Mind Caddie - Improve Your Mental Golf Game
Improve your golf mental game and play your best golf — consistently. Welcome to the Mind Caddie Podcast, the go-to golf psychology podcast for players who want to sharpen their mindset, build confidence, and perform under pressure. Hosted by Karl Morris, Europe's leading performance coach to PGA...
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The Many Secrets of Ben Hogan – Part Two – Jim Waldron #405
Today on The Mind Caddie, we welcome back renowned coach Jim Waldron as we continue our conversation into The Many Secrets of Ben Hogan—following the incredible response to our first conversation. This episode goes far beyond technique. We explore the idea of golf as a rite of passage—from Vision...
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Stop Thinking, Start Playing Better Golf – The Non-Duality Secret with Katrijn Van Oudheusden | Mind Caddie #404
What if the biggest thing holding your golf back… is your mind? In this fascinating and thought-provoking episode of Mind Caddie, we're joined by author of Seeing No Self, Katrijn Van Oudheusden — and this one goes way beyond your usual golf psychology conversation. Katrijn isn't a golf coach (or...
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Stop Overthinking Your Swing & Play Smarter – Gary Christian (PGA Tour)
Are you overcomplicating your golf game? In this episode of The Mind Caddie, former PGA Tour professional Gary Christian shares powerful insights into why most golfers focus on the wrong things—and how to simplify your approach to play better, more consistent golf. We dive into the biggest...
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PGA Tour Winner Derek Ernst: Mindset, Winning a Playoff & Elite Golf Coaching Insights #402
What does it really take to become a PGA Tour winner—and stay at the top of your game? In this episode of The Mind Caddie, we're joined by PGA Tour winner Derek Ernst, now Associate Head Coach at the University of Tennessee, for a deep dive into the mindset, discipline, and decision-making behind...
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To Heaven and Hell and back – Ian Baker-Finch #401
Today on The Mind Caddie, we're joined by a true legend of the game — Ian Baker-Finch, winner of The Open Championship in 1991. In this fascinating and deeply honest conversation, Ian reflects on his unforgettable victory at Royal Birkdale, including that extraordinary back-nine 28 on Saturday…
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Golf Mental Game Mastery: Lessons From 400 Episodes of The Mind Caddie #400
400 Episodes of the Mind Caddie: The Real Keys to Golf Improvement What could the Mind Caddie do for your golf game this year? Today marks a huge milestone — Episode 400 of the Mind Caddie podcast. Hard to believe that over the past 8 years we've shared hundreds of conversations exploring the...
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Golf Warm-Up Secrets with Kiran Mistry - Mobility, Strength & Mental Readiness for Better Golf #399
Today on the podcast we're joined by rising golf fitness coach Kiran Mistry, founder of The Golf Athlete X and one of the fastest-growing voices in golf performance training. We met at the European Teaching Conference in Portugal, and his approach to golf conditioning, movement efficiency, and...
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Being able to Deal with WHATEVER the game of golf and life throws at us – Jim Waldron #398
Can a Rite of Passage End Modern Psychological Suffering in Golf? | Golf Psychology & The Mental Game Why do so many golfers struggle with fear, frustration and emotional suffering on the course? In this powerful episode of The Mind Caddie, I'm joined by renowned golf coach and deep thinker Jim...
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The REAL truth about stretching is it useful or useless – Chris Finn from Par4Success #397
On this episode of Mind Caddie, we welcome back leading golf performance expert Chris Finn, founder of Par4Success — one of the top golf fitness and rehabilitation companies in the world. If you want to increase clubhead speed, improve mobility, prevent injury, and finally make lasting changes to...
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What everyone FORGETS about their golf game! – Ben Hacker #396
How do you lower your handicap without rebuilding your swing? On this episode of the Mind Caddie Podcast, we're joined by Ben Hacker — co-developer of the Mind Caddie app and a committed club golfer who has significantly reduced his handicap through mastering the golf mental game. We explore why...
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The Role of Dopamine in Fluid Motion – Dr Keith Wallace and Steven Yellin #395
Why do some golf swings stick while others fall apart under pressure? The answer may lie in your brain chemistry. In this episode, we explore the crucial role of neurotransmitters in golf performance, with a special focus on dopamine and motor learning. We're joined by Dr Keith Wallace and Steven...
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Mental Resilience: Tools for a Stronger Mind | Matt Caldaroni #394
In today's unpredictable and high-pressure world, mental resilience is no longer optional — it's a vital life skill. In sport, especially golf, resilience is what separates good players from great ones. Bad shots, missed putts, poor rounds and stalled progress are inevitable. The difference is…
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The MAGIC of just OBSERVING your BREATHING – JS Legare #393
And how it could make a huge difference to the clarity, composure and timing in your game Today we are joined on the show by the outstanding Canadian coach JS Legare JS is a certified Mind Factor coach but also an expert on BREATHWORK We had a fascinating conversation about how we can become more...
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The many secrets of Hogan – A deep dive with Jim Waldron #392
Today on the Mind Caddie we welcome back again my great friend Jim Waldron. We have built this whole podcast around the legendary Ben Hogan. For so long there has been an endless fascination about his golf swing and the supposed 'Hogan Secret' Whilst there may have been some secrets around his...
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The Secrets to Transferring your range game to the Golf Course – Will Wu and John Dunigan #391
Today on the Mind Caddie we welcome two great guests in the shape of motor learning experts Will Wu and John Dunigan who have created a wonderful app called 'Practice Coach' We had a fascinating discussion about all things practice and why so many golfers don't transfer their range game to the...
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The No B.S. Guide to Buying a Better Golf Swing – Lawrie Montague #390
Exposing why golf lessons fail and the smarter path to real, lasting improvement Today we spend time with top coach Lawrie Montague from Australia to discuss his wonderful book The No B.S. Guide to Buying a Better Golf Swing We had a wonderful conversation about Lawrie's views on coaching Why so...
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The 'No Thought' State Why your intellect could be holding you back - Dicken Bettinger #389
Today on the Brain Booster we welcome back a wonderful guest in Dicken Bettinger. Dicken completely changed his approach to psychology after meeting Syd Banks and understanding the 'Three Principles' He then spent over twenty years studying with Syd and is now acknowledged as one of the world's...
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Integrating Mind and Body to Perform – Marcus Bell #388
It is wonderful to welcome back on the podcast my good friend and colleague Marcus Bell from GRF Golf discussing our collaboration on the golf school we did this year at West Hearts We had a wonderful few days combining Motion and Mind We are also set to do another school in 2026 on the 22nd to...
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GOLF - The Preciousness of Each Round– Andrew Murray #387
Today on the show I welcome back my great friend and colleague Andrew Murray who I have known for over 30 years. It is also a poignant podcast as we pay tribute to the passing of one of both our friends Denis Durnian who was a terrific player on the European Tour and still holds jointly the...
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What would a Golfing TRANSFORMATION look like for you? – Fred Shoemaker #386
Today on the show we wish a warm welcome back to one of golf's most influential coaches of the last 30 years. Fred Shoemaker. Fred authored the brilliant 'Extraordinary Golf and Extraordinary Putting' He taught the Extraordinary Golf Schools to thousands of golfers over many years and lives in a...
About this show
Improve your golf mental game and play your best golf — consistently.Welcome to the Mind Caddie Podcast, the go-to golf psychology podcast for players who want to sharpen their mindset, build confidence, and perform under pressure. Hosted by Karl Morris, Europe's leading performance coach to PGA Tour professionals, this podcast explores the mental skills that separate good golfers from great ones.Each episode dives deep into golf psychology, mental performance, confidence, focus, and emotional control, featuring expert insights, practical strategies, and conversations with elite players and coaches. Whether you're a club golfer, competitive amateur, or aspiring professional, you'll find tools you can apply immediately on the course.Learn how to:Control nerves and first-tee anxietySilence your inner criticStay focused under pressureRecover quickly from bad shots and setbacksBuild rock-solid confidence and consistencyDevelop winning pre-round and in-round routinesTopics include
Hosted by
Karl Morris