Episodes

What separates winners on Sunday isn’t perfection—it’s resilience, disciplined routines, and the will to find a way. In this conversation, CBS analyst, coach, and author Mark Immelman shares what he’s learned from a front-row seat on Tour: why Scottie Scheffler’s process never wavers, how Rory’s Masters breakthrough rewrote a narrative, and why clutch putting—and perspective—decide tournaments. We also dig into fitness as the gateway to mental toughness, “the chaser’s freedom vs. the leader’s ...

What if the secret to confidence, peak performance, and even happiness wasn’t about being perfect all the time—but learning how to access a powerful brainwave state on demand? In this conversation, I sit down with Dr. Izzy Justice—neuroscientist, performance coach, and author of Your Brain Swings Every Club—to explore the science of brainwaves, trauma, and what he calls “Chasing 10 Hertz.” You’ll hear how endurance events, emotional relativity, and even micro-traumas shape confidence, how to in...

Life got challenging off the course—and then those challenges spilled onto it. In this raw Q3 recap of my golf journey and goal to achieve a five-handicap by the end of the year, I share how radical honesty, asking for help, and doubling down on core habits protected my energy, clarified my priorities, and still led to meaningful golf progress. In this episode, you’ll learn: How radical acceptance lowers emotional resistance and restores focus Why asking for help collapses the timeline for h...

In this episode of The Scratch Golfer’s Mindset Podcast, I sit down with Evan Singer, Mental Coach and Host of The Par Train Podcast, for a conversation that blends golf, life, relationships, and fatherhood into one powerful masterclass on resilience, self-awareness, and asking for what you want. From transforming pain into purpose to managing stress on the course, Evan shares how to find clarity in what you truly want—whether in golf, business, or love—and how to use reflection as a performanc...

What if the reason you can’t sleep the night before a big round—or why you can’t stop obsessing over quarterly numbers—isn’t about golf or business at all… …but about a childhood program that taught you love and belonging only come when you deliver results? In this powerful solo episode of The Scratch Golfer’s Mindset Podcast, I break down how childhood conditioning wires us to equate grades, trophies, and revenue with self-worth—and why that creates a boom-and-bust cycle of stress, burnout, a...

In this episode of The Scratch Golfer’s Mindset Podcast, I sit down with one of Europe’s leading Performance Coaches and the Founder of Mind Caddie app, Karl Morris, to dive deep into why attention is the true currency of performance—both on the golf course and in life. We explore how to train your focus in a world full of distractions, the power of asking better questions to guide every shot, and how to gamify your mental training so you can measure and improve it. Karl shares practical tools ...

Why is it so easy to bet on your favorite team, stocks, or fantasy league—yet so hard to bet on yourself? In this powerful solo episode of The Scratch Golfer’s Mindset Podcast, I share why most people avoid going all in on themselves and the fears, excuses, and illusions of control that keep them stuck. I open up about my own story of leaving a secure path at IMG Academy, walking away from 90% of my income at Renaissance Periodization, and investing $50,000 into a coach when I had nothing cert...

Tournament golf will test every ounce of your discipline, patience, and emotional control—and Michael Leonard has lived it. In this conversation, good friend and founder of Wicked Smart Golf, Michael Leonard, is back on the show to break down the real differences between the mental game and mindset training, the traits that separate consistent performers from the rest, and how to protect your energy when negativity surrounds you. In this episode, you’ll learn: The key differences between the ...

What do an NFL spitting incident and a sideline scuffle have to do with your scorecard? Everything—because they expose how quickly a Destructive Mindset Program (DMP) can hijack your brain and your behavior. In this solo episode of The Scratch Golfer’s Mindset, I break down the trigger → emotion → belief → behavior chain, discuss how it plays out on the course (and at work, and at home), and share how to dismantle these patterns so you stop self-sabotaging and finally play to your potential. ...

What if the very “stay positive” mindset you’ve been praised for is actually keeping you stuck? In this solo episode of The Scratch Golfer’s Mindset Podcast, I call out toxic positivity for what it is: emotional avoidance dressed up as optimism. We dig into why the golf world has gone too soft, how repressing anger and discomfort quietly drains your energy and focus, and why elite performers train themselves to operate when conditions are far from perfect. You’ll learn how to replace false ch...

#90: [Inside the Mind] Dr. Rick Sessinghaus: Resilience, Flow, Fear, and Harnessing the Dark Side In this powerful episode of The Scratch Golfer’s Mindset Podcast, I sit down with Dr. Rick Sessinghaus—longtime mental coach to Collin Morikawa and one of the leading experts in golf psychology and flow state training. We explore the often-overlooked layers of resilience, how to avoid complacency after success, and the tools to shift from fear to flow under pressure. Rick shares actionable strateg...

In this solo episode of The Scratch Golfer’s Mindset Podcast, I dive deep into the theme of “good enough” and how it quietly sabotages your golf game, your business, and your life. While there are moments where good enough truly is enough, most of us fall into the trap of settling—choosing comfort over growth, validation over progress, and cruise control over chasing our true potential. Through personal stories, practical examples, and lessons from both golf and life, I share how to break free...

#88: [Inside the Mind] Scott Fawcett: The Mental Game Blueprint for Q School Success In this episode of The Scratch Golfer’s Mindset Podcast, DECADE creator Scott Fawcett pulls back the curtain on the mental, emotional, and strategic demands of Q-School. He shares what it really takes to perform when your season—and possibly your career—hangs in the balance, from avoiding over-grinding in the weeks before to keeping composure on the final hole. Scott draws on decades of playing, caddying, and...

If you're the golfer who groans at the thought of stretching or scoffs at the word "yoga," this episode is especially for you. Joining me today is Lauren McMillin—founder of YoGolf Performance and a certified yoga instructor who specializes in helping golfers move better, feel better, and, yes, play better. In this episode, Lauren dismantles the common excuses and outdated beliefs that have kept so many of us (especially men) from incorporating yoga into our golf performance routines. We explo...

In this powerhouse episode of The Scratch Golfer’s Mindset Podcast, I’m joined by LPGA professional and mindset expert Debbie O’Connell to dive deep into what mindset really means—and how it differs from the mental game of golf. If you’ve ever felt stuck, frustrated, or like you’re bringing emotional baggage from life onto the course, this episode will feel like it was made for you. Debbie and I discuss how your subconscious beliefs, emotions, and early life programming shape your identity as ...

In this solo episode, I break down a common but costly mistake most golfers make: confusing mental game strategies with mindset training. Though both live between your ears, they are wildly different—and both are required to break through the frustration plateau and play to your full potential. I’ll discuss how mental game strategies—like breath work, visualization, and pre-shot routines—are powerful, but only surface-level tools. If your identity is riddled with self-doubt, fear of judgment, ...

In this episode of The Scratch Golfer’s Mindset Podcast, I’m joined by elite swing coach Joe Park to demystify the path to a consistent, efficient, and powerful golf swing. Joe shares lessons from his decades of coaching—from helping high handicappers break 90 to training his sons as they pursue the PGA Tour. You’ll hear how small changes to grip, tempo, and practice structure can completely transform your swing—and why you must practice to forget. Joe breaks down his five golf swing fundament...

In today’s episode, I get raw and unfiltered about the last 90 days of my mission to lower my handicap to a 5.0. I’ll share the mindset evolutions, swing changes, and deliberate practice that have fueled my progress—and the mental battles that nearly derailed it. I’ll open up about embracing the darker side of performance, using frustration and anger as fuel, and challenging the stories we tell ourselves about who we are as golfers. Plus, you’ll hear about exciting upcoming guests and why true...

In this episode of The Scratch Golfer’s Mindset Podcast, I’m joined once again by mental game coach and friend, Josh Nichols, for a deep and powerful conversation on the emotional and mental toll competitive golf can take—and how to overcome it. Josh opens up about the burnout he experienced during the peak of his competitive career, the pivotal mindset shift that helped him release control, and why the addition of one important relationship completely changed how he viewed golf—and life. We e...

Fear is the most common force keeping golfers—and people—stuck. But here's the truth: you're not actually afraid of missing the putt, chunking the chip, or topping your drive. You're afraid of what it means about you. Of being judged. Rejected. No longer welcome. In this solo episode, I break down the hidden cost of living in fear and the subtle yet life-changing difference between feeling scared and being fearful. I also discuss timeless wisdom from the Stoics, actionable tools to diffuse...

In this high-energy and value-packed episode of The Scratch Golfer’s Mindset Podcast, I sit down with Shaun Diachkoff, founder of Fairway Performance, to dive deep into how golf-specific fitness transforms not just your physical game, but your mental edge as well. Shaun’s background in the Australian military, paired with his deep experience in strength and conditioning, offers a no-BS, high-accountability approach to training that’s rooted in discipline, structure, and personalization. In tod...

In this powerful and enlightening episode of The Scratch Golfer’s Mindset Podcast, I’m joined by Steven Yellin, creator of the Fluid Motion Factor and one of the leading voices in understanding the neuroscience of performance in golf. Together, we dive deep into the mind-body connection, the neurophysiological conditions required for a fluid golf swing, and why most golfers unknowingly sabotage their own performance—especially when it matters most. In today’s episode, you’ll learn: Why your p...

Today, I’m joined by Justin Tang - one of THE distinguished golf instructors you should be following and learning from. In today’s episode, you’ll learn: How elite golfers cultivate focus, confidence, and a mastery mindset. Why acceptance and emotional flexibility are key to playing your best. How peripheral vision affects brain waves and performance. Why most golfers practice the wrong way—and how to fix it. The one-ball challenge—a mental toughness test that will change how you play. Ho...

In this solo episode, I discuss how unaddressed emotional energy leaks quietly sabotage your golf game—and your life. Using a powerful analogy of driving with a leaky fuel tank, I’ll help you connect the dots between repressed emotions, mental fatigue, poor performance, and inconsistent results. In this episode, you'll learn... Why repressed emotions like guilt, shame, and frustration silently drain your energy The difference between small vs. large and conscious vs. unconscious energy leaks ...