{"podcast":{"title":"Mind Caddie - Improve Your Mental Golf Game","slug":"mind-caddie-improve-your-mental-golf-game-397647","podcast_index_feed_id":397647,"rss_url":"https://brainbooster.libsyn.com/rss","website_url":"https://www.mindcaddie.golf/","image_url":"https://static.libsyn.com/p/assets/7/6/4/3/764329f66c98ea89d959afa2a1bf1c87/KMMC_Show_art_APPLE_SAFE.jpg","author":"Karl Morris","episode_count":100,"summary":"Improve your golf mental game and play your best golf — consistently. Welcome to the Mind Caddie Podcast, the go-to golf psychology podcast for players who want to sharpen their mindset, build confidence, and perform under pressure. Hosted by Karl Morris, Europe's leading performance coach to PGA Tour professionals, this podcast explores the mental skills that separate good golfers from great ones. Each episode dives deep into golf psychology, mental performance, confidence, focus, and emotional control, featuring expert insights, practical strategies, and conversations with elite players and coaches. Whether you're a club golfer, competitive amateur, or aspiring professional, you'll find tools you can apply immediately on the course. Learn how to: Control nerves and first-tee anxiety Silence your inner critic Stay focused under pressure Recover quickly from bad shots and setbacks Build rock-solid confidence and consistency Develop winning pre-round and in-round routines Topics include visualisation, mindfulness for golfers, performance routines, pressure management, mental resilience, and the habits used by the world's best players. You'll also hear real success stories from ever…","last_synced_at":"2026-07-17T10:20:34.867377+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/mind-caddie-improve-your-mental-golf-game-397647"},"episode":{"title":"PGA Tour Winner Derek Ernst: Mindset, Winning a Playoff & Elite Golf Coaching Insights #402","slug":"pga-tour-winner-derek-ernst-mindset-winning-a-playoff-elite-golf-coaching-insights-402","published_at":"2026-03-27T01:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/mind-caddie-improve-your-mental-golf-game-397647/pga-tour-winner-derek-ernst-mindset-winning-a-playoff-elite-golf-coaching-insights-402","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/mind-caddie-improve-your-mental-golf-game-397647","url":"https://brainbooster.libsyn.com/pga-tour-winner-derek-ernst-mindset-winning-a-playoff-elite-golf-coaching-insights-402","audio_url":"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/brainbooster/402_KMMC_Derek_Ernst_Libsyn_.mp3?dest-id=538978","summary":"What does it really take to become a PGA Tour winner—and stay at the top of your game? In this episode of The Mind Caddie , we're joined by PGA Tour winner Derek Ernst , now Associate Head Coach at the University of Tennessee, for a deep dive into the mindset, discipline, and decision-making behind elite golf performance. Derek shares powerful insights from his journey—from teaching himself the game to winning on the PGA Tour in a dramatic playoff—along with the lessons he now passes on to the next generation of top golfers. Inside this episode, we explore: How Derek developed his game from scratch The importance of setting clear, tangible goals Why loving the process is key to long-term success The mindset shift that helped him win on the PGA Tour The hidden dangers of playing too much golf How to schedule smarter and avoid burnout The challenge of competing on multiple tours Why understanding your values is crucial for performance The surprising downside of being a \"selfish golfer\" His transition into elite college coaching How modern college golf has evolved in the U.S. The growing influence of sponsorship in amateur golf Coaching top-level amateurs, including Walker Cup players Lessons from renowned coach Randy Joyner: focusing on shots, not swings Whether you're a competitive golfer, coach, or simply love the game, this episode is packed with actionable insights to help you improve your mindset and performance on and off the course. 👉 To become a Certified 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","meta_description":"What does it really take to become a PGA Tour winner—and stay at the top of your game? 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