The Mental Golf Show
By Josh Nichols
Host Josh Nichols shares from his own 20 years of competitive and golf psychology coaching experiences, along with years of learning psychology, as well as interviews with players, coaches, and experts in the golf industry, all with the goal of helping you think better on and off the golf course.
*This podcast is not meant to apply to every individuals’ mental health. And not all opinions expressed by guests reflect Josh’s opinions and experiences.
*This podcast is not meant to apply to every individuals’ mental health. And not all opinions expressed by guests reflect Josh’s opinions and experiences.
Latest episode
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How to Stay Focused for All 18 Holes
Golf is full of distractions. In this episode I want to go through two scientifically proven ways you can improve your attention span and equip you with tools to use while you’re on the course and give you the best chance to play well for a whole rou… -
How to Play Better Tournament Golf
One of the most common things I hear from players is how they can’t access their skill in competition. Like something comes over them when they get in a tournament. Why does golf feel like a completely different game when it’s competitive? It’s the s… -
Crush Your Fitness Goals and Elevate Your Golf Game in 2025
It’s the end of the year and very soon the beginning of 2025, so we’re going to talk about fitness. But before you click away, I’m not going to preach at you about getting in shape. In this episode, Matt Myers of Nerd Fitness and I hit 3 major topics… -
How to Accomplish Your Golf Goals in 2025
On this episode, we’re going to be talking about goal-setting. It’s that time of year that we look ahead and set goals and plans. But I think just as important, if not more important, is to take stock of the year we just had. So in this episode we’re… -
First Tee Jitters: 3 Proven Strategies to Calm Your Anxiety
Feeling those first-tee jitters? In this episode, we break down what causes them and how to stop them from sabotaging your game. Learn three simple strategies to stay calm, focused, and confident—no matter how big the moment. I'm confident you'… -
How to Commit to a Golf Shot
On this episode of The Mental Golf Show we’re going to be talking about a key element of the pre-shot routine: commitment. You’ve chosen your target, now you need to hit the shot. But the step between those two is commitment to the target. You should… -
Golf Burnout: What is it and Why? And How Do You Stop It?
What is burnout? What causes it? Can we stop it from happening? If so, how? In this episode, Josh dives into the concept of burnout and give you some knowledge and tools to be able to withstand the forces that can cause burnout, and to bounce out of … -
Mega Mailbag #1: Overthinking, Injuries, Expectations, Finishing Great Rounds, and Much More
We hit a TON of very rich questions in this one. Here's the list of topics we tackle: 1. What happens physically when a player overthinks? 2. Please discuss the strategy of acceptance in golf. Can accepting the results before hitting the shot help a … -
How to Enjoy a Round of Golf
On this episode we’re uncovering the way to enjoy golf, and the main culprit that prevents us from enjoying golf. I’m confident you’re going to leave this episode with an understanding of the psychology behind what causes those unenjoyable rounds, as… -
The Power of Gratitude in Golf w/ Karl Morris (part 2)
In part 1 of this conversation with Karl Morris, we discussed the importance of building skill, rather than obsessing over golf swing. And how you can access that skill through having a more optimistic view of the circumstances you’re in. But that wa…
