The Golfing Mind

Send us a text https://www.siegergolf.com/online-coursesFor many people who don't play golf, it may seem dull and boring. It's often viewed as just men in plaid pants chasing a little ball across a field. However, the additional benefits of playing golf for physical and mental health are often overlooked and misunderstood.In today's podcast, Robin explores 15 benefits golf offers if we are open to them. These advantages extend beyond the golf course, enriching our personal and professional lives. It's a fascinating insight into why playing golf is not only good for our health but also beneficial for our minds. A Birkhall Media Production Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Send us a text https://www.siegergolf.com/Welcome to another episode of The Golfing Mind, where we explore the fascinating parallels between a great golf swing and great comedy. On the surface, these two might seem worlds apart, but dig a little deeper, and you’ll find striking similarities. Like a perfect swing, great comedy isn’t about deconstructing every moment — it’s about letting go, staying in the flow, and trusting your instincts. Like a well-delivered punchline, a great golf swing is free-flowing and natural. It’s not overthought or forced but instead relies on rhythm and timing. Both require staying relaxed under pressure and letting the moment unfold without stress. The beauty of both golf and comedy lies in their simplicity. Strip away the complications, and what you’re left with is something pure that works. Each golfer, like every comedian, has their unique style and ability. There’s no one-size-fits-all, and that’s what makes both pursuits so enjoyable and personal. So join us as we explore the similarities between these two art forms and discover how embracing simplicity can lead to greatness in golf and life. A Birkhall Media Production Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Send us a text Welcome to Golfing Mind, the podcast that dives deep into the psychological side of golf—the unseen force that separates the good from the great. In this episode, we’ll explore the minds of arguably the top 10 mentally toughest golfers of all time, discovering what made these champions tick, how they overcame adversity, and the mental strategies that led them to legendary status on the course. Golf is as much a mental game as it is a physical one. From the pressure of sinking a crucial putt on the 18th hole to the mental resilience needed to bounce back after a devastating loss, golf tests players in ways far beyond skill alone. These athletes have honed their swings, perfected their techniques, and built mental fortresses, withstanding the toughest challenges the game—and life—can throw at them. In this episode, we’ll break down their defining moments and exploring how they used mental toughness to achieve success. Whether it’s Tiger Woods’ fierce focus under pressure, Jack Nicklaus’ unshakeable confidence, or Annika Sörenstam’s calm in the face of competition, we’ll uncover the mindset secrets that led these golfers to greatness. So, if you’re ready to explore the mental game behind golf’s biggest legends, you’re in the right place.https://www.siegergolf.com/ A Birkhall Media Production Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Send us a text https://www.siegergolf.com/Welcome to The Golfing Mind, a podcast where we explore the mental side of golf and dive deep into the strategies and teachings that help you unlock your full potential on the course. In each episode, I'll share insights from my journey and discuss the wisdom of my two favourite golfing teachers. Their philosophies have shaped my approach to the game, and I believe they can do the same for you. This podcast will offer practical tips and inspiring lessons to enhance your mindset and possibly help you rethink your approach to your swing. Join me as we discover how two teachers helped me develop my thoughts on the game and may transform your golfing experience!" A Birkhall Media Production Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Send us a text https://www.siegergolf.com/aboutMy fourth book on the mental game of golf will be released later this year. This week, I am providing a preview of the book, with an overview of the content and what to expect.The power of three books has been detailed in Analysis and exercises for the student. This book is much less instructive and much more reflective in terms of thoughts and suggestions for you to understand and apply as you see fit. A Birkhall Media Production Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Send us a text As in all areas of life, golf, in particular, is a sport where confidence plays a very important part. Not only in terms of having a positive self-image and sense of self, but also in how we are able to perform by holding on to healthy self-belief. In today's podcast, Robin explores the importance of confidence and what to do when we lose it, including a simple three-step method to help restore, in part, at least confidence on the course.Also, with the relaunch of https://www.siegergolf.com/, we are making a unique offer to the first 10 listeners to email [email protected], who will receive a free copy of any of Robin's audiobooks currently available on Audible. A Birkhall Media Production Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Send us a text Davies Love III perfectly summarised the truth when he said, "..a routine isn't a routine if you have to think about it".Every professional golfer on whichever tour they play knows that regardless of the shot, they will go through a pre-shot routine. The benefits are pretty well-known. For some, it is very mechanical; for others, it is a bit ritualistic; and for some, it looks like modern dance. But the one thing they all benefit from is that it settles them into a thought-free automatic process. In today's podcast, Robin reflects on the many aspects and benefits we can expect if we become more routine in our play and practice. A Birkhall Media Production Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Send us a text This year, we have seen two world-class players falter down the stretch and lose events due exclusively to missing clutch putts. It would be wonderful if there were a magic pill, a simple strategy to improve one's ability to perform when the pressure is at its highest. Sadly, life is not that simple. There is no one thing we need to do any more, and there is one Secret to success. What there are, I believe, principles we can apply. In today's short podcast, Robin addresses what he believes are the three single most important things we can do to improve our level of performance and rate of success on short clutch putts A Birkhall Media Production Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Send us a text There is an old saying, "Practice makes perfect." If only that were true, but practice always results in improvement and gains. A game of golf is complex enough without introducing more practice protocols—allegedly to help us improve. Once the basic mechanics have been mastered, golf is a mental game. Yet, no one practices that mental gate because they do not believe it is possible; it can only be learned through real-world experience. We should practice many areas of the mental game, both on and off the course. This will improve our golf and other aspects of our lives.Reading books about cooking will not turn you into a chef. You have to put in the practice. In today's podcast, I will discuss things you can do right now to exercise your mental processes, play better golf, and experience a higher level of performance in other areas of your life. A Birkhall Media Production Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Send us a text With the final Major of the year upon us, golf fans around the world get to see what they love the most: the drama and excitement of the greatest players in the world competing head-to-head. This year, the Open Championship goes to Troon in Scotland, which last hosted the event in 2016, which saw the great head-to-head duel between Henrik Stenson and Phil Mickelson.Scottish Links golf epitomises the open championship, with pot bunkers and penal rough and uneven surfaces both in the fairway and on the green. Nowhere in tournament golf does the expression "luck of the bounce" appear more relevant. Hoping to continue on the hot streak of Golfing Mind podcasts success in picking both winners and top-five finishes this week, Robin and guest cohost Matt 'Lucky' Barr (who picked Bryson DeChambeau to win the US Open last month) discuss the players in form the players to look out for and who they separately believe will hold the Claret jug on Saturday evening.There is no such thing as a sure thing, but our predictions I have been on a very hot streak, as can be shown by listening to past broadcasts, so perhaps this may be an opportunity to put a few bets on a few players and sit on the edge of your seat for four days.https://www.siegergolf.com/offers/BaAEYBog/checkout A Birkhall Media Production Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Send us a text https://www.siegergolf.com/offers/BaAEYBog/checkoutOver the last 40 years, I have had many interesting conversations with friends and others about golf. Some of the questions that arise are somewhat earnest and serious about the state of the game, but more often than not, they are random, frivolous, downright silly and then, of course, there are the perennial old favourites that you're asked regularly by other golfers. This week I thought it would be interesting and fun to share these 15 questions with regular cohost Matt Barr and see how he navigated his way around the questions. I also share my thoughts and reflections on my answers A Birkhall Media Production Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Send us a text https://www.siegergolf.com/offers/BaAEYBog/checkoutFor all its apparent simplicity, short pressure putts can often be the most challenging shot in a round, as inevitably, the match's outcome will depend upon it. Over 15 years of research into what makes the best golfers tick mentally, Robin this week explores what he believes are ten mental habits that should be avoided at all costs, speaking specifically over short-pressure putts.Without a doubt, you will recognise one, two, or possibly more of the bad habits that have become part of your process inadvertently rather than give suggestions on how to overcome them. Robin believes that once you are consciously aware of them, they are easier to deal with. A Birkhall Media Production Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Send us a text This week we review the US Open golf championship. It will be talk about for a long time for the right and wrong reasons one suspects. Sensational finish by the champion on the final hole with a death glory shot. Whilst favourite player struggled with his putter and missed two short putts, which one hopes does not become his defining moment. At the highest level, the pressure on the players is unimaginable for the average golfer and nobody is exempt from pressure. McIlroy did not have a collapse he simply at a critical moment did not execute short putts one of which was about as routine as it gets, whilst the other had a break that was downhill and not easy. This week and Matt discussed their thoughts on the event the course and the players. With analysis of what happens next.https://www.siegergolf.com/offers/BaAEYBog/checkout A Birkhall Media Production Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Send us a text This special edition podcast previews our picks for the US Open Golf Championship at Pinehurst No.2 starting later this week on Thursday. At the moment it looks like Scottie Scheffler is unstoppable, and at the time of this podcast recording has been given the lowest odds ever given as the potential winner. The golf course has a fantastic heritage and a history of exciting golf with dramatic turns.In this edition I am joined by Matt Barr a regular pundit for the majors and was recorded in North Carolina an hour away from Pinehurst, sadly I will not be attending the open championship this year but have picked my top tips for who to watch. This podcast has historically had great success in predicting winners and top-five players let's see if we get it right again. A Birkhall Media Production Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Send us a text https://www.siegergolf.com/offers/BaAEYBog/checkoutI am delighted to share some extracts from my new audiobook, Golf Under Pressure.Whether amateur or Tour professional, every golfer will experience that crucial moment when victory hinges on just one shot. Make it, they win; blow it and they will re-live the memory on the golf course for years to come. They have arrived at their personal moment of truth . The question is: can they handle it?This book, the follow-up to his acclaimed Silent Mind Golf, sees Robin Sieger explore the concept of choking and apply his easy-to-grasp mental conditioning techniques to help golfers at all levels perform under pressure.Using examples from the careers of the game's greatest players and case studies drawn from other sports and walks of life, Robin demystifies the psychological secrets of performing well at critical moments and demonstrates how understanding the choke point enables us to conquer it. A Birkhall Media Production Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Send us a text I am frequently asked which book on the mental game of golf I consider my favourite. Having read as many titles as I have been able to find over the past 20 years, I can only answer by announcing my favourite book. I have long thought that if a title is considered the best, then there would be more or less universal agreement. The reality is that some books resonate with us more than others. The book that had the biggest impact on me will be discussed in this podcast. In addition, I will be talking a little bit about my recent golf trip to Nairn GC in Scotland, and in particular the final hall on the last day and the test of mental strength amongst golfers, which didn't quite end as anticipated and I doubt we'll ever be discussed again for reasons which will become obvious :-) A Birkhall Media Production Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Send us a text This week, I am delighted to share some extracts from my new audiobook, Silent Mind Putting, available on Audible. I have turned my golf instruction books into audiobooks with short chapters, which are perfect for listening to on the way to the golf course.https://www.siegergolf.com/preland-page A Birkhall Media Production Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Send us a text If you tell a golfer to get fit, they immediately and rightly assume you're talking about their physical and cardiovascular strength, stamina and flexibility. All of these are naturally important, but so is getting fit put the right clubs and indeed a good fit for the right teacher.This week, I interview European PGA professional golfer Stewart Fraser, whom I met by chance when I went for a club fitting at Stainton Golf Centre in Yorkshire, England. It was by some margin the best club fitting I have had, which I put down to a combination of Stewart's inherent instinct, knowledge, and proper understanding of technological data. We discussed the importance of knowing your swing, how to most benefit from lessons and the critical value of proper practice.https://www.siegergolf.com/preland-page A Birkhall Media Production Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Send us a text Here it is, our regular special podcast, looking at the second major of the year. Who are the players to look out for, from our top picks to the outsiders to watch? Where to put your hard-earned money. This week, Robin is joined by guest contributorTom Needham.https://www.siegergolf.com/offers/BaAEYBog/checkout A Birkhall Media Production Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Send us a text I thought this week it would be worthwhile to share some interesting facts about myself, specifically as it relates to golf. Every golfer has experiences on and off the golf course, which influence and, to a degree, shape the way they develop as golfers in terms of outlook, attitude, and ability. Therefore, I have highlighted about ten or so anecdotes from the past to the present day that have profoundly influenced me and led to the development of the books I have written. Equally, some of the stories are just fun ones I like retelling. My love of the professional game goes back to my childhood, when, as a young kid with short pants, I would follow my father around the open championship venues to see his heroes in action. Later in life, I got a world record in golf and started a tournament that I had hoped would become a classic, possibly for all the wrong reasons. So, this week, sit back and relax as I ramble for 30 minutes about my world of golf and some unusual facts I experienced along the way.https://www.siegergolf.com/offers/BaAEYBog/checkout A Birkhall Media Production Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Send us a text Recently, my golf clubs were removed (stolen) from my car, and I imagine I only have myself to blame as, for some reason, best known to the universe at large, I appear to have not locked the doors.This unfortunate event - led me to look at my options to get new golf clubs. It is always a fun thing to do, but perhaps we invest too much time and trust in advertising blurb, technological promises and sales staff enthusiasm. It was a most enlightening experience for more reasons than you may imagine, but it helped me clarify what I truly believe are the most important considerations when it comes to getting clubs.https://www.siegergolf.com/offers/BaAEYBog/checkout A Birkhall Media Production Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Send us a text https://www.siegergolf.com/preland-pageFollowing this year's US Masters Championship, a clear player has established beyond any doubt they are justifiably the No. 1 player in the world. Winning three of the last four events in which they have played and runner-up in the fourth, we have not seen this level of dominance since Tiger in his glory year in 2000.What can we learn from Scottie Scheffler's approach and obvious mental mastery? We also look at the chasing pack of Morikawa, Homa and Aberg and what explore went wrong for them.HEADGEAR GOLF link. https://headgeargolf.com/?v=ae551853b692 A Birkhall Media Production Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Send us a text https://www.siegergolf.com/buy-nowThe best-selling golf instructional book on the mental game, Silent Mind Golf, has finally been turned into a much-anticipated audiobook read by the author after 10 years. The book explores the mental game of golf and looks at three key principles. It goes on to a little historical detail but is packed full of tips, thoughts, and things you can apply immediately to improve your understanding and ability to execute your best golf. In today's podcast, Robin introduces a 20-minute extract of the book which will be I hope a thought-provoking eye-opener of the book's approach and style.The audiobook comes with instructional lessons and a guided meditation track, which can be listened to at home but certainly not while driving or operating machinery. A Birkhall Media Production Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Send us a text The Masters is probably the most keenly awaited Major of the year, the spectacle, the drama, the final nine holes. No Major in the world compares when it comes to speculation and seeing the very best in the world go head-to-head. In this week's podcast, Robin and Mike reflect on the tournament and make their predictions as to who they think will be putting on the green jacket come Sunday. It is worth noting that last year, the golfing my podcasts predicted three of the four winners. Can we go one better this year? A Birkhall Media Production Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Send us a text https://www.siegergolf.com/offers/BaAEYBog/checkoutMental toughness is considered a prerequisite to being a successful, high-achieving winner. For many, it is the holy grail of skills, the missing X factor that separates them from greatness.But what do we mean by mental toughness? In business, mental toughness and resilience have become new buzzwords, as though they are tools we must have. In today's podcast, Robin will explore the factors we can control that will enable us to improve our mental toughness and resilience on and off the golf course.People often mistake stubbornness for mental toughness, and they couldn't be more wrong. We recommend you get a pen and paper for this podcast, as it provides many tips that you can apply immediately to your mindset to improve your mental toughness. A Birkhall Media Production Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Send us a text https://www.siegergolf.com/offers/BaAEYBog/checkoutHow often have we had a player referred to as the best player never to have won a Major? It is a classic example of being damaged by faint praise. There are so many stunningly talented golfers in the past and even presently who everyone believes will win a major until it appears they never did. Why did this happen? Is it simply a matter of fate and destiny, or perhaps is it possible there is just a little more to the equation that defined their career?It is a question I have often been asked and discussed with friends. It is multifactorial, with no quick, short, simple, precise answer. I do, however, believe there are factors, and the degree to which these factors are present during a major tournament, I believe, greatly impacts the chance for the player to get it done.In today's podcast, Robin reflects on these factors in his opinion. A Birkhall Media Production Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Send us a text Is mental toughness and the will to win something you are born with, or is it a quality you can develop? This question has long puzzled sports psychologists, and in this week's podcast, Robin talks with golf enthusiasts and past partners in quite a number of tense and dramatic matches, Tom Needham. Tom turns the tables on Robin and gets his thoughts on confidence, competitiveness, and the mental side of matchplay.Tom agreed to appear on the podcast so he would have the opportunity to set the record straight from a scandalous claim made by Robin in last week's podcast.An informal and entertaining exchange between two friends.https://www.siegergolf.com/preland- A Birkhall Media Production Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Send us a text https://www.siegergolf.com/preland-pageIIt's that time of year again. When we look at our golf bag and think, "Maybe it's time for a change," I don't mean that we think we need to get a new golf bag. Oh no, we need a new top-of-the-range set - to hell with the expensive, shiny, totally excellent-brand set of make-my-friends jealous new clubs. We may need to review our current clubs and upgrade or even potentially downgrade them, but the most important thing is that the decision is made with logic and not ego. In this week's podcast, we explore factors that influence the decision-making process in a light-hearted yet relevant way. Robin also reveals his two favourite drivers. A Birkhall Media Production Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Send us a text https://www.siegergolf.com/preland-pageHow often has someone suggested to you there is a secret move in the game of golf, a technique, a grip, a secret move or a mechanical device that will unburden you from the pain and suffering that regularly descends upon you whilst on the golf course?It has become, for many keen golfers, their holy grail. To discover that one elusive thing that will transform them from a long-suffering average golfer to a much-envied great player. You only have to read enough golf magazines regularly to hear teaching professionals praise the move that will release golfers from a future of sufferingIs it true? Are there secrets awaiting discovery if we know the password or secret handshake to have it revealed to us? In this week's podcast, Robin looks into this murky world of promises and disappointment. A Birkhall Media Production Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Send us a text https://www.siegergolf.com/offers/BaAEYBog/checkoutSometimes, it is good to remember that the simple basics are often the best and rarely the most obvious. In this podcast, Robin explores the very simple philosophy of a Zen monk who brought the whole concept of the art of mindfulness to Western culture. While presenting at a recent conference in Portugal, Robin discovered one of his quotations in an old computer file, and it served him so well that he realised, at many levels, it is the ultimate mantra for the mental game of golf. A Birkhall Media Production Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Send us a text In this week's podcast, Robin and long-time friend Jim Hammond explore the world of fitness and talent with regard to how it can best nurture golf talent. In addition, Jim shares his approach to pressure and how he has been able to apply lessons learned in other sports to the golf course. A Birkhall Media Production Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Send us a text https://www.siegergolf.com/offers/BaAEYBog/checkoutIn this first episode of the podcast in 2024 Robin and his cohosts explore for golf fans really want, they also discuss whether are there any rules that should be reviewed or reconsidered. Also included is a preview of the major venues for next year with the usual generous inclusion of thoughts and opinions about the game in general and the direction it may be heading. A Birkhall Media Production Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Send us a text https://www.siegergolf.com/offers/BaAEYBog/checkoutIn this week's podcast, the last podcast of 2023, Robin and co-host Mike Kershaw (the ex-under 14 East Lancashire Long Drive Champion in 1986) - shoot the breeze on several golf-related topics, some curious facts and opinions are expressed as well as the usual collection of stories and advice. A Birkhall Media Production Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Send us a text https://www.siegergolf.com/offers/BaAEYBog/checkoutWhat is it that I do? In this week's podcast, I go into depth as to why I do what I do, my approach the logic behind it and the success it brings players.I explore the science behind mental conditioning and share a few thoughts and reflections to ponder over this Christmas season with a very unique and special offer for fans of Silent Mind Golf and this podcast A Birkhall Media Production Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Send us a text https://www.siegergolf.com/offers/BaAEYBog/checkoutThe mental game of golf is not simply about being born with some genetic predisposition to being tough under pressure. (If only that were true!!) Which in reality is not the case. Rather, it is about the ability to use the mind as a tool to work for you and not against you. Nowhere is this better demonstrated by understanding the difference between mental strength and mental attitude. Mental strength is like a muscle you have to develop which can be done through a series of drills and exercises. Mental attitude is simply a state of mind you adopt it can be done in a heartbeat, however, it is interesting to note how many people are unaware that their attitude is holding them back, and in many cases destroying their enjoyment of the game.In this week's podcast, I look at the importance of attitude and the five key attitudes to adopt to give yourself your best chance to play your best golf. A Birkhall Media Production Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Send us a text In this week's podcast, I am delighted to have as my guest Brian Harman the Open Champion 2023 at Royal Liverpool Golf Club. His five-shot victory was a masterclass in strategy and execution. He was kind enough to give us an hour of his time in one of his rare weeks off the golf course. Where he shared his OPEN CHAMPIONSHIP memories and thought processes as he gave the golf fans a a thrilling final two rounds. He talks about his experience playing in his first Ryder Cup. As well as other matters relating to golf from mindset to putting. It was a very enjoyable interview and a must-listen for all golf fans.https://www.siegergolf.com/offers/BaAEYBog/checkout A Birkhall Media Production Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Send us a text https://www.siegergolf.com/offers/BaAEYBog/checkouthe idea of that perhaps there is one golden ancient secret 'must do' lesson, that will enable you to become a better putter must be for many of the Holy Grail of golf instruction with the flat stick. My interest in putting for the last 20 years has always been much more about the mental process rather than mechanical technique. In my book Silent Mind Putting, I looked at the greatest putters and what they had in common, I will let you into a secret - it was not technique, in fact, one or two of the greatest putters the game has ever known had techniques that no professional would advise you copy.The difference therefore must be above the neckline, it's in the head. In this week's podcast, I look at one simple tip that I have been working with for 15 years that I truly believe Will create a shift in your thought process if you engage with the drills that accompany it, and see a change in your fortunes on the green. A Birkhall Media Production Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Send us a text https://www.siegergolf.com/offers/BaAEYBog/checkoutOther than simply their ability to play much better golf than we do, there are many many things professionals do that we simply don't. One might argue because golf is their profession and the way they make their money they would naturally do more, and this is true. However, the key things which enable them to perform at the highest level are simple things that we too are able to engage with - if we so choose I am fairly confident an improvement in your play will be witnessed and I am sure it will add greatly to your confidence and your enjoyment.So here are the 10 things professionals do but you probably don't but really should. A Birkhall Media Production Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Send us a text https://www.siegergolf.com/buy-nowPutting is an area of golf or I believe the average golfer can see the greatest improvement in their scoring if they are to apply one or two simple mental tips. Naturally, there is no substitute for actual practice however the importance of attitude and belief is linked to confidence and positivity. There is an extraordinary desire to hit the ball as hard as we can and the primitive pleasure of doing so can (I admit) be hard to beat, however, tournaments are won and lost on the putting green more often than not. In today's podcast some quick tips to get you on the road to perfection. A Birkhall Media Production Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Send us a text https://www.siegergolf.com/offers/BaAEYBog/checkoutIn sport, as in business, there is a huge premium put upon leadership. There are legendary leaders whose behaviours have been studied and analysed in the hope of revealing secrets.In golf, there are very few team events as such, and we know from the past how critical a role a Captain plays in bringing it all together. For the average golfer every match requires the player are able to manage themselves (be self-led), perform at their highest level and have the ability to be a 'great' partner.This means at times being the lead player in the pairing, how do we do this?Listen in and all will be revealed. A Birkhall Media Production Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Send us a text https://www.siegergolf.com/buy-nowOne of the greatest stumbling blocks to success on the golf course is the inability of golfers to manage pressure. Much of this pressure is self-inflicted but not having a strategy to manage it only compounds the problem.No one is immune from pressure though the better players have learned to use it as opposed to being overwhelmed by it. In this podcast, Robin discusses three immediate strategies any player can employ to reduce the level of influence the pressure is having on their play.Pressure never goes away and there is no magic bullet that makes us fearless however there are strategies we can apply where we use it to work with us rather than against us. A Birkhall Media Production Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Send us a text https://www.siegergolf.com/buy-nowIn this week's podcast we reflect upon the Ryder Cup in Italy. As always playing the role of armchair quarterback after the event it's a lot easier than making predictions before the event. In fact, in our Ryder Cup preview podcast we picked Europe to win by one point.Robin and Neil discussed in some detail their thoughts and reflections on this year's Ryder Cup in particular and the event in general. It is always a finely balanced affair even though the score sometimes can mislead. There is no doubt that Europe always looked in a better position to succeed than the visitors, especially after the frosty morning foursomes. The event is now firmly established as the greatest golf show on Earth and long may it continue. But, what can we learn from this year's Ryder Cup? A Birkhall Media Production Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Send us a text https://www.siegergolf.com/buy-now100 years ago nobody had a mental game coach they didn't exist. Very few professional players even had a swing coach most were self-taught or asked their colleagues for tips or suggestions. You only have to look at the variety of swings in years gone by to see a lot of people were self-taught.With a mental game, the whole notion of a mental game coach has become a recent development. In today's podcast, Robin looks at the history of the mental game and its coaches. He also comes up with a few surprises - that you may not have been aware of regards players who you imagine never had a coach but did. A Birkhall Media Production Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Send us a text https://www.siegergolf.com/buy-nowAre people born mentally tough, and it happens to be their good fortune or is it a skill or mindset that we can grow like a muscle? In this podcast, Robin, regular co-host Mike Kershaw and guest Matt Barr discuss this with interesting observations and suggestions that will help all players. A Birkhall Media Production Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Send us a text What do golf fans want? In the modern arena of professional golf, fans care little for the prize money, they are more enthralled by the drama and the rivalries. In this week's podcast, Robin speaks with regular contributor Matt Barr from America, (where this podcast was recorded), they also take a look at the benefits of getting custom-fitted clubs. A Birkhall Media Production Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Send us a text https://www.siegergolf.com/buy-nowIn a few weeks, the tremendous gladiatorial competition that is the Ryder Cup begins again. There are very few sporting events with the anticipation, drama, heartbreak, epic heroics and excitement of the Ryder Cup. After Europe's bruising defeat to the Americans two years ago, can Europe turn it around when the cup is back in Italy, where the Ryder Cup is being played for the first time? Who will be the captain's picks? This question, without doubt, keeps the journalists, commentators and fans guessing until the last moment. There are so many factors to consider that it becomes a near impossible task to ensure you have the very best possible picks, and sometimes people who have qualified - are off form; only adding to the pairings and tactics makes it one of the most keenly anticipated Ryder cups in memory. In this week's podcast, Robin, Mike, and Neil, will put on their thinking hats and look at their crystal balls in the hope they can shed some light into what may be the outcome. A Birkhall Media Production Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Send us a text https://www.siegergolf.com/offers/BaAEYBog/checkoutThis year two of the greatest golfers currently playing, and both major winners have been getting themselves in a position to win another major, only to see it slip through their fingers due to bad putting, particularly in the final round. Rory McIlroy and Scotty Scheffler have demonstrated in every major this year that their ability tee to green is amongst the very best on tour, yet on the green, their statistics indicate they are well down the rankings. What's gone wrong? In this week's podcast, Robin, joined by regular co-hosts Mike and Neil, explores possible causes and looks at potential solutions to help get them out of the final round slump they both seem to experience on the putting green. A Birkhall Media Production Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Send us a text https://www.siegergolf.com/offers/BaAEYBog/checkoutI can think of no more destructive shot in golf than the yip. Most commonly it is associated with an affliction of the putter, where the poor player makes what appears to be an involuntary movement of the muscles that result in a hideous shot. In reality, people have the yips with other clubs notably the wedge and the driver. There is an old adage which is once you've got them you've got them, and this is not true they can be overcome and often it is easier than you might imagineIn today's special edition podcast, Robin will explore the reality behind the psychology and more importantly the physiology of the dreaded yip, and not only explain in detail but give concrete steps to overcoming them. A Birkhall Media Production Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Send us a text https://www.siegergolf.com/There is a time in every golfer's career when they play an extraordinary round of golf, a blissful round of golf that comes as close to perfection as it is possible to imagine. What led to it remains a mystery as puzzling as the origins of the pyramids.In the world of sport psychology, it is a state referred to as optimal flow. A state of mind where - there is no fear, - there is no time, - there is only a calm certainty of outcome. I have had many descriptions of it, being a dream state, or even a feeling of otherworldliness. What is certain is that (sadly) we have no real way of entering into that state at will, what we can do by understanding the key factors that appear to be present during that state is give ourselves the best opportunity to be open to it by removing the potential blocks.In this week's podcast, Robin will give his insights into what he believes, are the three key plus additional less obvious factors that enable us to reach the state. A Birkhall Media Production Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices