The Golfing Mind

Send us a text https://www.siegergolf.com/offers/BaAEYBog/checkoutRobin and David talk golf with analysis and discussion on what makes the 'greats' stand out from the others. What we can learn from them, whilst dispelling a few myths along the way. David began his career in golf on the European and South African Tours. He soon realized his interest was in the technique, mechanics, and intricacies of the game, which eventually led him to spend more time teaching than playing. Soon after David’s retirement from playing, he began to incorporate his methods and philosophies into a stringent, holistic training program for qualified instructors that remains unmatched even today. David has coached players to over 25 Major Championship titles and over 150 individual worldwide tournament victories. Four of those players have even held first place in the Official World Golf Ranking. With a desire to bring that same world-class instruction to players of all ages and abilities, and in addition to the numerous articles written for publications like Golf Digest and Golf International over the past three decades, David has authored seven books on the topic. A Birkhall Media Production Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Send us a text https://www.siegergolf.com/offers/BaAEYBog/checkoutRobin talks about his thoughts on who will win this year's Masters based on their mental strengths and weaknesses. An informal reflection based on their past wins and losses. 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 great champions have learned to master pressure at critical moments in a competition, with unshakable self-confidence. This was not simply a matter of good fortune or luck rather they learnt how to be in control of what they could control - their thinking and their swing. One of the best examples is Severiano Ballesteros, a self-taught golfer who turned pro at 16 years of age and was driven to win, This podcast looks at his mindset and the training he did off the course to strengthen his mental capacity for golf. 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 the difference that makes the difference, when it comes to those who win frequently and those equally gifted players who stumble, in the crucible of competition. Tom Watson famously said, "the person I most fear coming down the stretch is myself". This podcast looks at one unique quality winners have in common in all sports and walks of life. A Birkhall Media Production Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Send us a text https://www.siegergolf.com/offers/BaAEYBog/checkoutRobin looks at the lack of meaningful focus as being a primary fault in the average golfer. What happens too often is we focus on where do not want the ball to go rather than where we do want the ball to go. It's not just a concept - it is scientifically demonstrable through neuroscience "We move in the direction of our dominant thought", chances are when do you focus it's on the negative.Learn why this is an essential and imperative lesson we learn and apply A Birkhall Media Production Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Send us a text https://www.siegergolf.com/offers/BaAEYBog/checkoutAs a mental game researcher, author of three books and coach. When I meet golfers socially the most common question I get asked is "Can you give me a quick fix"? Everyone wants a tip or thought to help them experience instant improvement. If only it were that simple. However, in this week's podcast, I share the three best quick fixes I believe you can employ to help you see immediate improvement. A Birkhall Media Production Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Send us a text https://www.siegergolf.com/offers/BaAEYBog/checkoutRobin is in conversation with Paolo Quirici who turned professional and went onto the European PGA Tour in 1989 and remained a tour Pro for 12 years. A lifelong student of the game he has become a highly respected and in-demand teacher based at the Lugano Golf Academy. Robin and Paolo have spent many days together talking about the factors which turned ordinary players into extraordinary players. The importance of the mind as well as other aspects which most amateurs overlook or are not aware they need to be doing.His love of the game saw him take up Hickory Golf where he went on to become the World Champion in 2012, and the US Open Hickory Championship in 2013 and 2014. A Birkhall Media Production Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Send us a text https://www.siegergolf.com/offers/BaAEYBog/checkoutPutting is easy, or at least it is supposed to be. In the moments leading up to a putt there are a few things we can apply that will give us a better mindset, keep us more relaxed and in a more positive space. A Birkhall Media Production Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Send us a text https://www.siegergolf.com/offers/BaAEYBog/checkoutPutting is simple, or at least it should be. However, it is quite remarkable how much and how often we successfully self-sabotage ourselves - by adopting low expectations and programming the subconscious mind to work against up rather than for us. A Birkhall Media Production Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Send us a text https://www.siegergolf.com/offers/BaAEYBog/checkoutIt is amazing how many excuses golfers have come up with to explain why they are poor or even bad putters. This allows them to somehow let themselves off the hook when it comes to making real and lasting change and gives immediate steps we can take to improve our putting game. A Birkhall Media Production Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Send us a text https://www.siegergolf.com/offers/BaAEYBog/checkoutWithout a doubt, confidence and putting go hand in hand. You lose one and it's a sure bet you'll lose the other. Sadly too many golfers simply despair of ever getting better, they see a slump in their putting as evidence their game is in terminal decline. It's crazy!! Every golfer goes through a slump in an area of the game they were previously good at. Why? Who cares, the important thing is to get back to where you were in terms of confidence and performance, and the good news, you can. A Birkhall Media Production Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Send us a text https://www.siegergolf.com/offers/BaAEYBog/checkoutWhen we have a nightmare on the golf course and go from swinging the club to impersonating a lumberjack chopping wood, we know something has gone very wrong. But what can we do about it? Some players give up the game others battle on in ever-widening circles of despair.The key to dealing with this situation is not so much about what is happening rather what we can do about it. Learn some tips and advice on this matter. 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 mysterious 'zone' where the game comes easy and perfection is the norm. This state of what psychologists refer to as optimal flow happens more by chance than design. But understanding the aspects which increase its likelihood can only be a good thing. This is not to suggest we can turn it on and off, sadly that is not possible, but the conditions where it can happen are good to know. A Birkhall Media Production Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Send us a text https://www.siegergolf.com/offers/BaAEYBog/checkoutIt is not possible to be relaxed and play golf at the same time according to Ben Hogan when asked if he was relaxed when he played. All competition creates stress, however, if we can learn to apply relaxation techniques on the course when we feel the stress building, it can only help. Techniques learnt from the course can be applied with instant results on the 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/checkoutWhat are the two most important and influential shots in every round? When we understand the importance of these shots and learn how to give ourselves our best opportunity to hit them to the best of our ability, we give our confidence a huge boost and settle into our groove more quickly. A Birkhall Media Production Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Send us a text https://www.siegergolf.com/offers/BaAEYBog/checkoutDo you practice? Really practice or simply go to the range to hit balls loosen up and see how far you can wallop your driver. Very very few golfers outside of the professional and elite amateur ranks practice with any sense of purpose. Ironically it is often detrimental to our improvement if we do not have focus and structure to all and any practice sessions. A Birkhall Media Production Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Send us a text https://www.siegergolf.com/offers/BaAEYBog/checkoutThere is an old saying 'your attitude and aptitude determine your altitude' It is estimated that 80 % of the skills we require to be successful in life are attitude based skills. Often however our attitude is at odds with our desire, so we subconsciously sabotage ourselves. Learn how we can turn that around in an instant. A Birkhall Media Production Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Send us a text https://www.siegergolf.com/offers/BaAEYBog/checkoutMost golfers on the course talk to themselves, more often than not it is in the negative form both before and more frequently after a poor shot. Too often expectations are way above ability which in turn leads to frustration disappointment and anger. Imagine if you could change the script? Positive self-talk actually works, learn how and why. 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 angry golfer is never better for it. If we cannot control our anger what chance do we have of controlling our swing, our mood and our self-control? Every golfer experiences anger now and again some more than others but unless you learn to harness the emotion and control it, it will control you and does not lead to on-course improvement. A Birkhall Media Production Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Send us a text https://www.siegergolf.com/offers/BaAEYBog/checkoutPutting is the one area of the game where we are all equal. It is not about strength or equipment, rather it is about confidence, self-belief and quiet calm. Too many golfers give themselves a hard time after a missed putt, whilst missing the one crucial statistic common to all good putters. A Birkhall Media Production Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Send us a text https://www.siegergolf.com/offers/BaAEYBog/checkoutGolf under pressure is the place where most golfers will experience the dreaded 'choke', a moment when their nerves or physical tension will overrule their conscious mind. It is not always avoidable but there is a lot we can do to negate its frequency. 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 80-20 rule is one of the most overlooked aspects of the mental game and its impact on how we play, and how we can improve the quality of our play and enjoyment.http://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/offers/BaAEYBog/checkoutThe Golfing Mind podcast is hosted by Robin Sieger. The best selling author and recognised authority on peak performance and motivation. As a speaker, he has in the past 20 years spoken internationally to many of the worlds largest organisations at their conferences. sharing his understanding of the age-old question "why do winners, win?"In 2014 he wrote the first of three books on the mental game of golf Silent Mind Golf, which took a practical look at the mental game from the approach of helping the player to understand the process and then learn techniques and practices to help them better master the mental game. Seeing immediate improvement in their game. His teaching is suitable for players of all levels, from beginner to PGA Tour Professional.http://www.siegergolf.com A Birkhall Media Production Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices