Insights to understanding the mental game of golf, with advice, tips, instruction and instant techniques you can apply to your game. From best selling author of Silent Mind Golf and two other books on the mental game. These are short reflections and instructions for golfers of all levels, from beginner to PGA Tour Pro
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Peace of Mind Podcast The Peace of Mind podcast will be an occasional recording to help all those who have struggled with or suffered from anxiety, worry, ruminating thoughts, catastrophizing, or general anxiety disorder. It will be a mix of: - Reflections - Advice - Interviews - Encouragement - Suggestions It is intended that this will be a resource for those who are seeking to overcome the worst aspects of their anxiety and worry and return to peace of mind, which is, in the final analysis ...
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Welcome to The Golfing Mind podcast! In this episode, we preview the 2025 PGA Championship at Quail Hollow Club in Charlotte, North Carolina, set to tee off from May 15–18. Rory McIlroy, fresh off completing the career Grand Slam with his Masters win, is a favourite, especially given his four previous victories at Quail Hollow. World No. 1 Scottie …
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Welcome back to The Golfing Mind Today’s episode deals with something every golfer—at every level—has experienced: setbacks. Whether it’s a blow-up hole that derails a good round, a missed short putt when it mattered most, or a string of bad shots that seem to come out of nowhere, these moments can feel brutal. They stir up frustration, anger, disa…
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Welcome to The Golfing Mind—I'm Robin Sieger, and if you've listened before, you'll know that while I love golf, I'm fascinated by the mental side of the game—that part of us that swings the club long before we ever take it back. Today's episode might feel a little uncomfortable. It's titled "Be Honest With Yourself," not about swing mechanics, clu…
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Peace of Mind Podcast The Peace of Mind podcast will be an occasional recording to help all those who have struggled with or suffered from anxiety, worry, ruminating thoughts, catastrophizing, or general anxiety disorder. It will be a mix of: - Reflections - Advice - Interviews - Encouragement - Suggestions It is intended that this will be a resour…
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186. THE 2025 US (MCILROY) MASTERS REVIEW AND ANALYSIS
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42:48Welcome to The Golfing Mind, where we delve into the psychological aspects behind golf's most iconic moments. In this episode, we turn our attention with a forensic look into the 2025 Masters Tournament, where Rory McIlroy achieved his long-awaited career Grand Slam, overcoming immense pressure and mental hurdles. McIlroy's journey to donning the g…
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179. WHY DO SOME COUNTRIES PRODUCE SO MANY WORLD CLASS GOLFERS
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36:14Send us a text Welcome to this week's episode of The Golfing Mind, where we explore the intriguing question: why do some countries produce more world-class golfers than others? Today, we'll focus on the remarkable success of Scandinavian and American golfers and explore why the United Kingdom has produced fewer Major champions than one might expect…
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Send us a text In the upcoming episode of The Golfing Mind, hosts Robin Sieger, Neil Falconer, and Mike Kershaw will focus on the highly anticipated 2025 Masters Tournament. Scheduled for April 10–13 at the iconic Augusta National Golf Club in Georgia, this 89th edition is a captivating event. The trio will delve into the tournament's storied hi…
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184. THE DIFFERENCE THAT MAKES THE DIFFERENCE
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26:09Send us a text Welcome back to The Golfing Mind, the podcast where we explore the mental game behind great golf. This week’s episode is titled "The Difference That Makes the Difference". Have you ever watched the pros and thought, "What do they have that I don’t?" Yes, they hit it farther and strike it purer—but there's something else. Something le…
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183. AT LAST - THE VERY BEST PUTTER FOR YOU!!!
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25:40Send us a text Welcome to this week's edition of The Golfing Mind, where we delve into the game's intricacies to help you enhance your performance and enjoyment on the putting green. In this episode, we're focusing on one of the most crucial clubs in your bag, yes, you guessed it —the putter. We'll explore the top putters currently available on the…
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182. FIVE 'MUST DO' THINGS YOU MUST DO. TO IMPROVE
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33:03Send us a text Improving your golf game isn't solely about perfecting your swing or enhancing your physical fitness; it's equally about honing your mental approach. Regarding the mental facets of golf, Robin explores and analyses the five critical components of the mental game that we should all use for our long-term development. A Birkhall Media P…
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Send us a text In this episode of the Golfing Mind podcast, we journey back to a time when golf was rich in character and colourful personalities, even if not in financial rewards. We'll explore the lives of three remarkable figures, Ky Laffoon and Titanic Thompson, who overcame significant odds to leave their mark on the game. Additionally, we'll …
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180.GOLF & SKIING. WHAT CAN THEY POSSIBLY HAVE IN COMMON TO STRENGTHEN OUR MENTAL GAME........LOTS!
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20:51Send us a text What do golf and skiing have in common? At first glance, not much—one is a slow, deliberate game of precision, and the other is a fast-paced, adrenaline-fueled sport. But when you look deeper, both require mental strength, balance, rhythm, and a strong ability to stay in the present moment. In this episode of The Golfing Mind, we exp…
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178. THE THREE PLAYERS TO WATCH OUT FOR IN 2025 AND OTHER STUFF
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29:26Send us a text For the first podcast of 2025, I will focus on three players who are truly worth watching. These players are exciting, gifted, and talented. I believe they will be incredible to watch as they develop. Additionally, I will explore the new Monday and Tuesday night televised golf format. This format was created and developed by Tiger Wo…
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177. THE TOP TEN THINGS HOLDING. YOU BACK FROM IMPROVING ( AND HOW TO FIX EM')
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27:53Send us a text https://www.siegergolf.com/online-courses Golf isn’t just a physical game—it’s a mental challenge, a test of patience, focus, and attitude. In this episode, we’re diving into one of the most critical topics for every golfer: the top ten things holding the average golfer back from improving. Whether it’s mental blocks, unhelpful attit…
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Send us a text This week on The Golfing Mind, we spotlight the remarkable rise of Scottie Scheffler, the World No. 1 golfer for the second consecutive year. In a sport where physical ability is matched only by mental fortitude, Scheffler stands out for his consistency and unparalleled psychological game. What makes him the best golfer in the world …
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Send us a text Welcome to another episode of "The Golfing Mind!" We're stepping off the beaten fairway this week to bring you something different. Our guest isn't a touring pro or a seasoned coach but an everyman amateur weekend golfer, a lifelong friend of mine, Chris Braithwaite, who embodies the passion, struggles and triumphs we all experience …
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Send us a text Welcome to The Golfing Mind, the podcast dedicated to helping golfers sharpen their mental game and take their skills to the next level. In today’s episode, Stop Overthinking Your Putts, we’ll explore the art of putting with clarity and confidence. Putting is often described as the game within the game, and yet it’s where overthinkin…
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173. 10 WAY TO INCREASE MENTAL STRENGTH AND RESILIENCE
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33:54Send us a text Welcome back to The Golfing Mind! Today’s episode is all about building the mental strength and resilience every golfer needs—whether you’re chasing a lower handicap, facing tough competition, or simply trying to master the mental game. We all know golf isn’t just about the swing; it’s about what goes on between the ears. In this epi…
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172. THE BEST GOLF FORMAT TO DEVELOP YOUR MENTAL GAME
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25:34Send us a text Are you looking for an easier way to improve your mental golf game? You’re not alone. Most golfers dream of having a sharper, more resilient mental edge, but let’s be honest—few are willing to dedicate the time to mastering techniques like visualization, meditation, breathing, and stress management. But what if there was a simpler pa…
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171. 15 ADDITIONAL AMAZING BENEFITS YOU GET FROM GOLF THAT YOU NEVER IMAGINED
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27:05Send us a text https://www.siegergolf.com/online-courses For many people who don't play golf, it may seem dull and boring. It's often viewed as just men in plaid pants chasing a little ball across a field. However, the additional benefits of playing golf for physical and mental health are often overlooked and misunderstood. In today's podcast, Robi…
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170. WHAT THE GOLF SWING HAS IN COMMON WITH GREAT COMEDY
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22:23Send us a text https://www.siegergolf.com/ Welcome to another episode of The Golfing Mind, where we explore the fascinating parallels between a great golf swing and great comedy. On the surface, these two might seem worlds apart, but dig a little deeper, and you’ll find striking similarities. Like a perfect swing, great comedy isn’t about deconstru…
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169. THE TOP TEN MENTALLY TOUGHEST PLAYERS OF ALL TIME
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19:36Send us a text Welcome to Golfing Mind, the podcast that dives deep into the psychological side of golf—the unseen force that separates the good from the great. In this episode, we’ll explore the minds of arguably the top 10 mentally toughest golfers of all time, discovering what made these champions tick, how they overcame adversity, and the menta…
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Send us a text https://www.siegergolf.com/ Welcome to The Golfing Mind, a podcast where we explore the mental side of golf and dive deep into the strategies and teachings that help you unlock your full potential on the course. In each episode, I'll share insights from my journey and discuss the wisdom of my two favourite golfing teachers. Their phi…
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167. THE SIX FUNDAMENTALS OF THE MENTAL GAME OF GOLF. SPECIAL EDITION
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25:03Send us a text https://www.siegergolf.com/about My fourth book on the mental game of golf will be released later this year. This week, I am providing a preview of the book, with an overview of the content and what to expect. The power of three books has been detailed in Analysis and exercises for the student. This book is much less instructive and …
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166.THE CONFIDENCE FACTOR & A SPECIAL OFFER
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17:37Send us a text As in all areas of life, golf, in particular, is a sport where confidence plays a very important part. Not only in terms of having a positive self-image and sense of self, but also in how we are able to perform by holding on to healthy self-belief. In today's podcast, Robin explores the importance of confidence and what to do when we…
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Send us a text Davies Love III perfectly summarised the truth when he said, "..a routine isn't a routine if you have to think about it". Every professional golfer on whichever tour they play knows that regardless of the shot, they will go through a pre-shot routine. The benefits are pretty well-known. For some, it is very mechanical; for others, it…
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164. THREE CRITICAL "MUST DO'S", FOR CLUTCH PUTTS.
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15:24Send us a text This year, we have seen two world-class players falter down the stretch and lose events due exclusively to missing clutch putts. It would be wonderful if there were a magic pill, a simple strategy to improve one's ability to perform when the pressure is at its highest. Sadly, life is not that simple. There is no one thing we need to …
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163. THE TOP 1O MENTAL PRACTICES TO DO NOW!! - TO TAKE YOUR GAME TO THE NEXT LEVEL
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34:17Send us a text There is an old saying, "Practice makes perfect." If only that were true, but practice always results in improvement and gains. A game of golf is complex enough without introducing more practice protocols—allegedly to help us improve. Once the basic mechanics have been mastered, golf is a mental game. Yet, no one practices that menta…
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Send us a text With the final Major of the year upon us, golf fans around the world get to see what they love the most: the drama and excitement of the greatest players in the world competing head-to-head. This year, the Open Championship goes to Troon in Scotland, which last hosted the event in 2016, which saw the great head-to-head duel between H…
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Send us a text https://www.siegergolf.com/offers/BaAEYBog/checkout Over the last 40 years, I have had many interesting conversations with friends and others about golf. Some of the questions that arise are somewhat earnest and serious about the state of the game, but more often than not, they are random, frivolous, downright silly and then, of cour…
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160. THE TOP TEN WORST MENTAL HABITS FOR SHORT PRESSURE PUTTS
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25:05Send us a text https://www.siegergolf.com/offers/BaAEYBog/checkout For all its apparent simplicity, short pressure putts can often be the most challenging shot in a round, as inevitably, the match's outcome will depend upon it. Over 15 years of research into what makes the best golfers tick mentally, Robin this week explores what he believes are te…
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159. RORY MCILROY... THE US OPEN ..........WHAT HAPPENS NEXT?
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28:23Send us a text This week we review the US Open golf championship. It will be talk about for a long time for the right and wrong reasons one suspects. Sensational finish by the champion on the final hole with a death glory shot. Whilst favourite player struggled with his putter and missed two short putts, which one hopes does not become his defining…
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Send us a text This special edition podcast previews our picks for the US Open Golf Championship at Pinehurst No.2 starting later this week on Thursday. At the moment it looks like Scottie Scheffler is unstoppable, and at the time of this podcast recording has been given the lowest odds ever given as the potential winner. The golf course has a fant…
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159. GOLF UNDER PRESSURE. NEW AUDIOBOOK EXTRACT
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48:14Send us a text https://www.siegergolf.com/offers/BaAEYBog/checkout I am delighted to share some extracts from my new audiobook, Golf Under Pressure. Whether amateur or Tour professional, every golfer will experience that crucial moment when victory hinges on just one shot. Make it, they win; blow it and they will re-live the memory on the golf cour…
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158. WHAT IS MY FAVOURITE GOLF BOOK ON THE MENTAL GAME`?
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25:24Send us a text I am frequently asked which book on the mental game of golf I consider my favourite. Having read as many titles as I have been able to find over the past 20 years, I can only answer by announcing my favourite book. I have long thought that if a title is considered the best, then there would be more or less universal agreement. The re…
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157. SILENT MIND PUTTING. NEW AUDIOBOOK EXTRACTS.
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1:05:49Send us a text This week, I am delighted to share some extracts from my new audiobook, Silent Mind Putting, available on Audible. I have turned my golf instruction books into audiobooks with short chapters, which are perfect for listening to on the way to the golf course. https://www.siegergolf.com/preland-page A Birkhall Media Production Learn mor…
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156. GET FIT.....INTERVIEW WITH PGA PROFESSIONAL STEWART FRASER
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36:52Send us a text If you tell a golfer to get fit, they immediately and rightly assume you're talking about their physical and cardiovascular strength, stamina and flexibility. All of these are naturally important, but so is getting fit put the right clubs and indeed a good fit for the right teacher. This week, I interview European PGA professional go…
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Send us a text Here it is, our regular special podcast, looking at the second major of the year. Who are the players to look out for, from our top picks to the outsiders to watch? Where to put your hard-earned money. This week, Robin is joined by guest contributorTom Needham. https://www.siegergolf.com/offers/BaAEYBog/checkout A Birkhall Media Prod…
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154. TEN OR SO CURIOUS GOLFING FACTS ABOUT.......ME!!
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33:37Send us a text I thought this week it would be worthwhile to share some interesting facts about myself, specifically as it relates to golf. Every golfer has experiences on and off the golf course, which influence and, to a degree, shape the way they develop as golfers in terms of outlook, attitude, and ability. Therefore, I have highlighted about t…
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Send us a text Recently, my golf clubs were removed (stolen) from my car, and I imagine I only have myself to blame as, for some reason, best known to the universe at large, I appear to have not locked the doors. This unfortunate event - led me to look at my options to get new golf clubs. It is always a fun thing to do, but perhaps we invest too mu…
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152. WHAT WE CAN LEARN FROM SCOTTIE SCHEFFLER
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26:20Send us a text https://www.siegergolf.com/preland-page Following this year's US Masters Championship, a clear player has established beyond any doubt they are justifiably the No. 1 player in the world. Winning three of the last four events in which they have played and runner-up in the fourth, we have not seen this level of dominance since Tiger in…
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151. SILENT MIND GOLF - NEW AUDIOBOOK EXTRACT
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38:02Send us a text https://www.siegergolf.com/buy-now The best-selling golf instructional book on the mental game, Silent Mind Golf, has finally been turned into a much-anticipated audiobook read by the author after 10 years. The book explores the mental game of golf and looks at three key principles. It goes on to a little historical detail but is pac…
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150. THE MASTERS 2024 OUR THOUGHTS AND PREDICTIONS
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35:23Send us a text The Masters is probably the most keenly awaited Major of the year, the spectacle, the drama, the final nine holes. No Major in the world compares when it comes to speculation and seeing the very best in the world go head-to-head. In this week's podcast, Robin and Mike reflect on the tournament and make their predictions as to who the…
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149. MENTAL TOUGHNESS, RESILIENCE & BOUNCE-BACKABILITY
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30:05Send us a text https://www.siegergolf.com/offers/BaAEYBog/checkout Mental toughness is considered a prerequisite to being a successful, high-achieving winner. For many, it is the holy grail of skills, the missing X factor that separates them from greatness. But what do we mean by mental toughness? In business, mental toughness and resilience have b…
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148. THE BEST PLAYERS NEVER TO HAVE WON A MAJOR, EXPLAINED.
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26:23Send us a text https://www.siegergolf.com/offers/BaAEYBog/checkout How often have we had a player referred to as the best player never to have won a Major? It is a classic example of being damaged by faint praise. There are so many stunningly talented golfers in the past and even presently who everyone believes will win a major until it appears the…
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Send us a text Is mental toughness and the will to win something you are born with, or is it a quality you can develop? This question has long puzzled sports psychologists, and in this week's podcast, Robin talks with golf enthusiasts and past partners in quite a number of tense and dramatic matches, Tom Needham. Tom turns the tables on Robin and g…
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Send us a text https://www.siegergolf.com/preland-pageI It's that time of year again. When we look at our golf bag and think, "Maybe it's time for a change," I don't mean that we think we need to get a new golf bag. Oh no, we need a new top-of-the-range set - to hell with the expensive, shiny, totally excellent-brand set of make-my-friends jealous …
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Send us a text https://www.siegergolf.com/preland-page How often has someone suggested to you there is a secret move in the game of golf, a technique, a grip, a secret move or a mechanical device that will unburden you from the pain and suffering that regularly descends upon you whilst on the golf course? It has become, for many keen golfers, their…
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Send us a text https://www.siegergolf.com/offers/BaAEYBog/checkout Sometimes, it is good to remember that the simple basics are often the best and rarely the most obvious. In this podcast, Robin explores the very simple philosophy of a Zen monk who brought the whole concept of the art of mindfulness to Western culture. While presenting at a recent …
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Send us a text In this week's podcast, Robin and long-time friend Jim Hammond explore the world of fitness and talent with regard to how it can best nurture golf talent. In addition, Jim shares his approach to pressure and how he has been able to apply lessons learned in other sports to the golf course. A Birkhall Media Production Learn more about …
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