Posts in Mental Game
Ep. 38 | Lynn Marriott & Pia Nilsson on VISION54; Coaching Annika Sorenstam and Numerous Top Players; Being Human; and Women in the Golf Industry

Lynn Marriott and Pia Nilsson (@lynnpia54) join us on this episode.

Lynn and Pia are the Co-Founders of VISION54 and two of the most influential women in the golf industry. They are both featured in the 50 Best Teachers in America by Golf Digest and together, they have coached players to over one hundred tour victories on the LPGA, PGA, European, Ladies European, and Japan Tours.

In this episode, we learn more about the meaning of VISION54, coaching Annika Sorenstam and witnessing her round of 59, how gratitude is like a performance enhancer, ways we can get more women into coaching, and more.

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Ep. 32 | Johnny Wunder on the Golf Industry, Tiger Woods, Mental Game, and Traits of Successful Individuals

Johnny Wunder (@johnny_wunder) joins us on this episode.

Johnny is the Director of Original Content, Instagram Manager, and Host of “The Gear Dive” Podcast for GolfWRX. He’s a true student of the game and has great insight of it, from equipment to PGA Tour players and everything in between. He’s also the biggest Tiger Woods fan that we know.

In this episode, we discuss how he got into the game, the golf industry, Tiger Woods, the mental game, and the traits of successful individuals.

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Ep. 25 | Chris Como on Coaching Bryson DeChambeau, the History and Art of Coaching, His Perspective on the Game, and More

Chris Como (@chriscomogolf) joins us on this episode.

Chris is one of the most well-known golf instructors, having coached Tiger Woods and currently working with Bryson DeChambeau and many other top players. He is the youngest Golf Magazine Top 100 Teacher among many other accolades.

In this episode, we learn more about his coaching practices and beliefs, his gained experiences working with top players and experts, the history and art of coaching, and more.

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Ep. 20 | Chris Mayson on Brendan Steele, Coaching Top Players, the Difference Between Great Players vs Novice Golfers, His Thoughts on Off-Season Training, and More

Chris Mayson (@chrismaysongolf) joins us on this episode.

Chris is the Director of Instruction at Maderas Golf Academy and is one of the best golf coaches in the nation, named Golf Digest-Best Young teacher in America, FCG Top 25 Elite Junior Coach in USA, and Regional Director of the USA Junior National Team. He has coached numerous PGA, LPGA, Web.com, and AJGA champions.

In this episode, we learn more about his experience in coaching Brendan Steele and other tour players both technically and mentally, the methods he uses to coach the best players, the difference between great players vs novice golfers, his thoughts on off-season training, and more.

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Ep. 18 | Karl Morris on Improving Your Game Without Working on Your Swing, Graeme McDowell, the State of Coaching in the Golf Industry, and His Advice to Golfers Looking to Play Better

Karl Morris (@karlmorrismindfactor) joins us on this episode,

Karl is one of the best performance coaches in the world, and has worked with numerous PGA, LPGA, European, and Ladies European Tour players. He provides practical approaches to improve the mental game and The MIND FACTOR has been proven to help people transform their games.

In this episode, we discuss the importance of attentional focus and motor learning in golf, how you can improve your game without working on your swing, working with Graeme McDowell to improve his putting, and much needed advice to golfers who are looking to improve their game.

The MIND FACTOR Website: themindfactor.net
Karl's Podcast: The Brainbooster

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Ep. 12 | Blake Mycoskie on UGP Investment, Entrepreneurship, Madefor, Mental Health, and More

Blake Mycoskie (@blakemycoskie) joins us on this episode.

Blake is the Founder of TOMS Shoes, Co-Founder of Madefor, and UGP Investor. He has been a significant part of UGP's growth and development, and in many ways guided us to where we are now. His passion to making a positive impact in the world and tackling today's mental health issues led to the creation of Madefor, a simple program that elevates mental and physical baselines to cultivate a mindset that brings an individual's best self to the world.

In this episode, we dig deeper into the process behind his investment in UGP, his journey as an impactful entrepreneur, his thoughts on mental health and goal with Madefor, and adversity that helped turn an often negative experience to something positive.

Enter Discount Code: MadeforUGP20 at getmadefor.com

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Ep. 11 | James Oh on Why Skulled Bunker Shots are Important, How to Create Success in Junior Golf, What Amateurs Can Learn from Pros, and His Own Incredible Playing Career

Top PGA TOUR Instructor James Oh (@jamesohgolf) joins us for this conversation around golf performance, junior golf, golf coaching, the difference between amateurs vs. pros, and much more.

James Oh is one of the most exciting golf instructors in the country at the moment. James had one of the most impressive junior careers in history, qualifying for the U.S Open at 14 years old, winning the Junior World Championship in 1998, and winning two AJGA Rolex Championships. He went on to become the youngest winner on the Nationwide Tour followed by playing on the PGA Tour in 2009.

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Ep. 10 | Lily He on Her Journey to the LPGA; Mindset and Mentorship; Social Media's Impact on Golf; and the Future of Golf

Lily (Muni) He (@lilymhe) joins us for this episode.

Lily is one of the most exciting young players to watch on the LPGA. She won the 2019 LPGA Q-Series shooting -21 with eight consecutive rounds under par, and was a member of the USC Women’s Golf Team prior to turning pro. Lily's social media presence influences many young followers to become more attracted to the game of golf, as she shares her life in photos and videos on and off the course.

In this episode, we learn more about her development as a player; the importance of mindset and mentorship; the impact of social media on the game; and how she envisions the future of golf.

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Ep. 03 | Sean Foley on Tiger Woods, Justin Rose, Hip Hop, Mental Health, Love vs. Obsession, Technical vs. Feel, and More

Sean Foley (@seanfoleyperformance) joins us on this episode. Sean is one of the best instructors in the world and offers a world-class experience for junior players at Sean Foley Performance at EaglesDream.

He also coaches several PGA TOUR champions including Justin Rose, Danny Willett, and Cameron Champ, and is a former coach of Tiger Woods.

In this episode, we dive into his philosophy around coaching and life in general, as he shares his experiences becoming one of the biggest names in golf instruction. His unique teaching philosophy represents his passion to help golfers and is very insightful for all levels of players.

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Ep. 01 | How A Star is Born - Collin Morikawa & Rick Sessinghaus

Collin Morikawa (@collin_morikawa) and Rick Sessinghaus (@ricksessinghaus) are joining us for this first episode. Whether you are a junior golfer, beginner or a scratch handicap, you can learn from the processes that Collin and Rick have followed for many years to succeed at the highest level. 

Upon his debut in 2019, Collin is one of the most exciting young players on the PGA TOUR. Rick is a performance coach and mental trainer and has worked with Collin since he was 8 years old.

Just a year ago from today, Collin was playing college golf at the University of California, Berkeley, and was one of the most renowned amateur golfers. After graduating from college in May 2019, he won his first PGA TOUR event in July. Rick not only works with Collin, but with many other high-performance individuals, CEOs, executives, and business owners.

In this episode, we looked deeper into their relationship, the development process from being a junior player to a champion on the PGA TOUR, and the significance of the mental game in the growth of a player.

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