The Scratch Golfer's Mindset Podcast
Paul Salter is a triple-digit golfer on a quest to become a scratch golfer. He’s also a High-Performance Mindset Coach and Credentialed Hypnotherapist with 15 years of experience helping high performers from all walks of life get unstuck and unlock their full potential. Each week, Paul will share the emotional and mindset shifts you need to make to make mastering the mental game of golf simple, tangible, and relatable so that you can overcome the mental hazards keeping you stuck in the proverbial bunker of poor performance. He’ll also routinely keep you updated on his progress toward par while sharing a raw and vulnerable look into his own collection of mental hazards he must overcome. Whether you’re an occasional amateur, a weekend regular, or a competitor seeking a tournament trophy or your pro card, this podcast will help you play better golf.
Episodes
#84: [Inside the Mind] Josh Nichols: Golf Burnout, The Value of Coaching, and Building Mental Toughness on the Course
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 c...
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....
#80: [Inside the Mind] Shaun Diachkoff: Get Golf Strong, Hit More Bombs, and Conquer Chronic Low-Back Pain
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 ...
#82: [Inside the Mind] Steven Yellin: Get Out of Swing Prison and Stop Violating the Rule Bank for an Effective, Repeatable Swing
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 neurophysio...
#78: [Inside the Mind] Justin Tang: Acceptance, Surrender, and Consuming the Right Thoughts
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 a...
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 ...
#76: [Inside the Mind] Dr. Bob Winters (The Confidence Doctor): Building Confidence and Playing Mistake-Free Golf
In this powerful episode, I sit down with renowned sports psychologist Dr. Bob Winters - affectionately known as The Confidence Doctor - to explore how true confidence is built, sustained, and reclaimed after setbacks.
Dr. Winters explains why confidence isn’t something you’re born with - it’s something you build throug...
In this solo episode, I unpack one of the most overlooked performance multipliers in both golf and life: intentionality.
Drawing from dozens of recent coaching calls, I explore how a lack of intentionality silently sabotages your progress and reveals hidden fears, limiting beliefs, and patterns of self-protection.
In this episode, you’ll learn…
- Why lack of intention isn’t laziness—it’s a defense mechanism rooted in fear.
- How ...
#74: [Inside the Mind] Dr. Joseph Parent: Unconditional Confidence, Remaining on the Offensive, and How to Go Low with the PAR Method
In this powerful and enlightening episode of The Scratch Golfer’s Mindset Podcast, I’m joined by Dr. Joseph Parent, author of Zen Golf and one of the most respected minds in golf psychology.
Together, we break down the mental collapse Rory McIlroy experienced at Augusta, why players in the lead shi...
Today, I’m sharing a recap of my experience and learning lessons from participating in my first-ever Member-Member Tournament.
In this episode, I take you inside my very first member-member tournament at Tampa Palms Golf & Country Club—a 63-hole gauntlet of match play, missteps, and mindset mastery.
You’ll hear firsthand stories of:
- hitting 12 fairways on day one (and what fell apart after that)
- navigating USGA match play rul...
#72: [Inside the Mind] Gary Christian: Cultivating A Competitive Edge and the Intangibles of Winning Golf
Today, I’m joined by Gary Christian, the oldest professional golfer to ever earn his PGA Tour Card - at age 40!
In today’s episode, you’ll learn:
- How Gary overcame setbacks, self-doubt, and financial struggles to reach the PGA Tour.
- Why not having a plan B can be the key to success.
- The importance of mental training and ho...
Today, I’m sharing a replay of my conversation on The Mental Golf Show with Josh Nichols.
This conversation originally went live on July 25, 2024.
Together, we unpack how subconscious beliefs, emotional baggage, and unhelpful mental patterns sabotage consistency—and how hypnotherapy provides a rapid path to lasting change.
In this episode, you'll learn:
- The real difference between talk therapy and hypnotherapy
- Why “scarcity o...
#70 [Inside the Mind] Jody Martins: Progress versus Perfection, Reframing Failure, and Staying Focused Amid Countelss Distractions
Today, I’m joined by Mental Performance Coach and Host of The Performance Formula Podcast, Jody Martins.
In today’s episode, you’ll learn:
- How to create a meaningful morning routine that sets the tone for your day.
- Why copying someone else's routine—like Tiger or Bryson—isn’t the answer.
- The diffe...
In this raw, vulnerable solo episode, I peel back the curtain on my golf journey over the past 90 days - and let’s just say, things haven’t gone quite as planned.
On December 31, 2024, I set a bold goal: drop my handicap from 22.7 to a 5 by the end of the year. Fast-forward to today, and my current handicap sits at 21.7.
Not the kind of progress I envisioned. In fact, the word that best sums up Q1 is humbled.
Between welcoming a n...
#68: [Inside the Mind] Leo Herrera III: Staying Connected, Reframing Nerves, and Becoming the Best Version of Yourself
In this episode of The Scratch Golfer’s Mindset Podcast, I welcome Leo Herrera III, known as "The Connected Golfer," to discuss how presence, confidence, and staying connected to yourself and the game can elevate your performance on and off the golf course.
Leo shares how his journey in competitive sports and mart...
You’re getting very, very sleepy…
When I snap my fingers, you’ll cluck like a chicken…
Okay - not so fast.
In today’s episode of The Scratch Golfer’s Mindset Podcast, we’re we’re diving deep into the world of hypnosis - what it is, what it isn’t, and why it’s a powerful tool for someone like you looking to unlock your potential on - and off - the course.
In this episode, you'll learn:
- The truth about hypnosis and how it differ...
Title: #66: [Inside the Mind] Scott Fawcett: Risk Management, Responding v. Reacting, and Emotional Detachment
Today, I’m joined by Scott Fawcett, the Founder of Decade Golf.
In today’s episode, you’ll learn:
- Why golf and poker share the same mathematical decision-making process.
- How expectation management eliminates frustration and improves decision-making.
- The role of risk management and when aggressive play actually makes ...
You will only rise to the level of success, money, and happiness you believe you deserve.
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 golf and...
Title: #64: [Inside the Mind] Gary Waters: Resistance as an Alarm Bell, the Power of Language, and Tidying Up Your History
Today, I’m joined by High-Performance Mindset Coach Gary Waters.
In today’s episode, you’ll learn:
- Why resistance is an "alarm bell for awakening" rather than something to avoid.
- How our subconscious programming creates mental roadblocks during high-pressure moments.
- How to identify and let go of limiting...
In this episode of The Scratch Golfer’s Mindset Podcast, I explore the relationship between emotions, energy, and performance, both on and off the golf course.
I’ll introduce you to the concept of "emotional constipation" and explain how unresolved emotions can create internal resistance that holds you back.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
- Why emotions are simply energy in motion and how they impact your body.
- How emotional st...
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