The Scratch Golfer's Mindset Podcast

Somewhere in your life right now, indecision is costing you.

There's a conversation you've been avoiding.

A move in business you've been hesitating to make.

A commitment to your game you keep postponing.

And every single day you delay, it drains your energy, erodes your confidence, and chips away at your self-trust.

In this episode of The Scratch Golfer's Mindset Podcast, I break down why indecision is one of the most destructive h...

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In this episode, I sit down with Scott Fawcett for our third conversation—and this one goes far beyond strategy charts and strokes gained.

We dig into what actually separates golfers who want to play good golf from those who are genuinely committed to winning. Scott shares unfiltered ins...

Scott Fawcett flips the script and interviews me—Paul Salter, The Golf Hypnotherapist—to pull back the curtain on what hypnosis actually is (and what it's not), how it compares to meditation, and why so many golfers struggle with their mental game and stay stuck even when they "know what to do."

We dig into the real reason consistency collapses (hint: it's not laziness), what I mean by destructive mindset programs, and how fear of ...

If you've ever told yourself, "I just need to stay calm," you've been sold a half-truth.

Because elite performers don't win by being calm.

They win by using emotion as data—and refusing to let it drive the steering wheel.

In this masterclass conversation, I sit down with Mindset and Performance Coach Collin Henderson to unpack what actually separates average performers from elite ones: not talent… not even skill… but the ability to...

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Today's episode is a candid, no-BS monthly check-in on my own golf journey—the good, the bad, and the uncomfortable middle. 

Over the last 30 days, I've made more long putts and birdies than ever… and also racked up a painful number of triple bogeys. It's been frustrating, humbling, and ...

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In this conversation, Chris Trottie (Trottie Golf) pulls back the curtain on what it really takes to walk away from corporate security, bet on yourself, and build a data-driven golf brand from scratch—all while being a present dad, husband, and serious player. 

We dig into identity, pres...

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In this episode, I share a raw, unfiltered experience from a recent round at Tampa Palms that became an unexpected masterclass on self-talk. What started as a casual round with a random pairing turned into a front-row seat to just how destructive, exhausting, and performance-killing nega...

In today's episode, I sit down with Joe Wessel—former Florida State safety and coach, author of White Fang and the Golden Bear, and someone who experienced Jack Nicklaus's life, leadership, and family values up close.

Joe shares what truly separated Jack from the rest of the golf world: his innate athleticism, his unusual ability to make multiple in-swing adjustments, and—most importantly—his commitment to never letting his family ...

You will only rise to the level of success, money, and happiness you believe you are worthy of. That belief dictates how you perform under pressure, how much success you can experience, and whether you self-sabotage when you're outside your comfort zone.

In this episode of The Scratch Golfer's Mindset Podcast, I dive deep into the power of beliefs, explaining how your internal thermostat—your self-worth—regulates your success in go...

Most golfers (and entrepreneurs) think resilience is willpower—grit, grind, hustle, "just dig deeper." 

And under pressure, that approach eventually snaps…

In this episode, Matt Caldaroni, CEO and Co-Founder of Molliteum, a performance resilience company, explains why resilience isn't a personality trait—it's a system. 

We break down his three-part resilience framework (excitement, certainty, focus), why certainty beats confidence,...

In this episode, I challenge one of the most common personal development habits—affirmations—and introduce a far more powerful alternative.

If confidence feels inconsistent… if discipline fades when motivation disappears… and if you know what to do but still struggle to execute, this conversation is for you.

We explore why asking better questions—specifically yes-or-no "Will you?" questions—creates faster, more sustainable behavior...

Pressure exposes the truth. It reveals who's prepared, who's present, and who's pretending. And whether you're standing over an eight-foot putt to win the Masters or staring down a boardroom full of investors, the mechanisms that make you crumble — or come alive — are the same.

In this powerful conversation, Derek Belch—founder & CEO of STRIVR, former Stanford kicker, entrepreneur, and competitive golfer—breaks down the psychology ...

In this episode, I want you to imagine this…

You're standing at the base of a mountain on a clear day. You can see the trail. You can see the summit. That summit represents the next level of your life—the golfer you know you're capable of being, the business owner with more freedom, peace, and confidence.

You know where you're going. You know what to do.

And yet, every step feels heavier than it should.

• Not because you lack di...

If you've ever felt your heart race over a three-footer or a make-or-break sales call, imagine doing that with a camera pointed at your face and thousands of people listening…

That's the world broadcaster and national champion golfer Emilia Doran lives in every week.

In this episode of The Scratch Golfer's Mindset Podcast, Emilia pulls back the curtain on what it really takes to stay composed on live TV, how she manages nerves unde...

In this solo episode of The Scratch Golfer's Mindset Podcast, I'm sharing a raw, honest reflection on my 2025 golf season—what improved, what I avoided, where fear quietly ran the show, and why the theme of 2026 is simple: do the work.

I walk you through the exact 15 reflection questions I challenged my newsletter readers to answer—and I read my own straight-from-the-journal responses. Then I close by defining the identity I'm step...

Your self-talk is the only voice you hear 24/7 — and most days, it's not that kind. 

For many golfers and entrepreneurs, that inner dialogue quietly runs the show: it talks you out of what you know you should be doing, keeps you glued to comfort, and convinces you you're not ready, not worthy, or not capable of the next level.

In this episode of The Scratch Golfer's Mindset Podcast, I sit down with mindset coach Trevor Tellin to un...

Most golfers aren't short on belief…

They're short on behavior.

They'll say they're going to qualify for a USGA event, win their club championship, or finally break 80 consistently… then practice "when it's convenient," avoid pressure, and wonder why their confidence keeps collapsing the moment things get uncomfortable.

This episode is a gut-check (and a blueprint): being delusional in your thinking isn't the issue—being delusional...

What if your ego is quietly costing you the very things you say you want—better numbers, deeper relationships, more freedom, and more fun on the golf course?

In this conversation, former all-time leading salesperson turned coach, author, and podcast host Casey Jacox joins me to unpack how humility, curiosity, and relationship-driven leadership can help you win in business, golf, and fatherhood—without burning yourself (or everyone ...

You've been "the fun guy" in the group for so long that you've started confusing being liked with being safe.

You crack jokes. You wave people through. You rush putts. You skip your full routine because you don't want to be "that guy." You downplay your standards with, "We're just out here having fun."

And then you walk off 18 quietly frustrated… because you do care. You do want to play well. You do want to shoot lower scores and b...