# The Many Secrets of Ben Hogan – Part Two – Jim Waldron #405 Page: https://stenobird.com/podcast/mind-caddie-improve-your-mental-golf-game-397647/the-many-secrets-of-ben-hogan-part-two-jim-waldron-405 Text version: https://stenobird.com/podcast/mind-caddie-improve-your-mental-golf-game-397647/the-many-secrets-of-ben-hogan-part-two-jim-waldron-405.md Podcast: [Mind Caddie - Improve Your Mental Golf Game](https://stenobird.com/podcast/mind-caddie-improve-your-mental-golf-game-397647) Published: 2026-04-17T00:00:00+00:00 Episode link: https://brainbooster.libsyn.com/the-many-secrets-of-ben-hogan-part-two-jim-waldron Audio file: https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/brainbooster/405_KMMC_Jim_Waldron_The_Many_Secrets_of_Ben_Hogan__part_two_Libsyn.mp3?dest-id=538978 Processing state: not_requested JSON: https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/mind-caddie-improve-your-mental-golf-game-397647/episodes/the-many-secrets-of-ben-hogan-part-two-jim-waldron-405 Duration seconds: 3238 ## Resource Today on The Mind Caddie , we welcome back renowned coach Jim Waldron as we continue our conversation into The Many Secrets of Ben Hogan —following the incredible response to our first conversation. This episode goes far beyond technique. We explore the idea of golf as a rite of passage —from Vision Quest and finding your path , to confronting ego, embracing failure, and developing true self-acceptance . What does it really take to move from vulnerability to a fully formed, resilient mindset—and how does that show up in your golf? We also break down one of the most misunderstood fundamentals in the game: grip pressure . Hogan's insights and the 3 key principles he discovered How to find your ideal balance point (on a scale of 1–15) Why poor grip pressure quietly ruins swings Could your grips themselves be holding you back? The hidden downside of tapered grips Why grip pressure can be a powerful mental focal point Insights from Tom Watson on feel and control What great players actually focus on when playing their best Adjusting grip pressure for different putts Why aiming at small targets can sometimes hurt your game This is a deep conversation about mastery, mindset, and performance under pressure —and why so many golfers unknowingly practice to avoid failure instead of pursuing great shots. If you're serious about improving your golf—and your thinking—this episode is packed with insights. Learn more about Jim Waldron: www.balancepointgolf.com Train as a Mind Factor coach: www.themindfactor.com Join the Mind Caddie journey: www.mindcaddie.golf Shop with code : MINDFACTOR10 at checkout for 10% OFF your next order at www.fenixxcell.com @fenixxcell ## Actions - request_transcript: `POST https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/mind-caddie-improve-your-mental-golf-game-397647/episodes/the-many-secrets-of-ben-hogan-part-two-jim-waldron-405/transcription-requests` — Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode. - read_markdown: `GET https://stenobird.com/podcast/mind-caddie-improve-your-mental-golf-game-397647/the-many-secrets-of-ben-hogan-part-two-jim-waldron-405.md` — Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource. A page view does not enqueue transcription. Agents should invoke `request_transcript` explicitly when they need this episode processed. ## Transcript Full transcripts are not published on public pages unless there is a clear rights basis.