The Mental Golf Show
The Mental Golf Show is all about helping serious golfers translate their game when it matters.
Host Josh Nichols — a U.S. Mid-Amateur finalist and Golf Mental Coach — has spent years investigating one question: why do good players struggle to access their best game under real conditions? Through in-depth conversations with players, coaches, and performance experts — plus solo topical episodes breaking down what he’s learned — Josh investigates the gap between a golfer’s potential and what actually shows up on the course.
Episodes

Oct 23, 2024
Oct 23, 2024
39 min
In part 1 of this conversation with Karl Morris, we discussed the importance of building skill, rather than obsessing over golf swing. And how you can access that skill through having a more optimistic view of the circumstances you’re in.
But that was mostly concept. In part 2, I want to make it more concrete. I want something for the player that is in the middle of a bad round and needs something to go to. A tactic to put into place to help them through it. A way to adapt to changes in the environment or in ourselves.
Karl Morris guides us through some great ways to do just that.
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Karl Morris's podcast: Mind Caddie
Apple: Mind Caddie
Spotify: Mind Caddie
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Elevate the quality of your practice!
Custom Weekly Practice Plan
Do you want to get the most out of your practice time? Let Josh hand-build your practice plan using your stats and your time availability so that you can start practicing more efficiently.
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Take the FREE Mental Game Assessment and learn your top mental game traits and your areas in most need of improvement.
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Click here to sign up for The Mental Re-Grip ⛳️ Newsletter to receive mental game tips in your email inbox every week.
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1-on-1 Mental Coaching
Are you a competitive golfer? Interested in working 1-on-1 with Josh as your Golf Psychology Coach? Email Josh directly at josh@joshnicholsgolf.com or head to joshnicholsgolf.com.
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Want to be a SPONSOR on The Mental Golf Show? Email us with inquiries at mentalgolfshow@gmail.com
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Follow Josh on social:
X/Twitter: @joshlukenichols
Instagram: @joshlukenichols
YouTube: Josh Nichols Golf
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Music Credits:
"Study" by Chillmore from Pixabay
“Thoughtful Contemplative Documentary Piano” Music by Ashot Danielyan from Pixabay
“Emotive Nostalgic Piano Atmosphere for Sentimental Scenes” Music by UNIVERSFIELD from Pixabay
“Soft Piano Music” Music by Calvin Clavier from Pixabay
“Inspiring Cinematic Ambient” Music by Lexin_Music from Pixabay
“Inspiring Thoughtful Piano” Music by Ivan Luzan from Pixabay
“Waterfall” Music by Roman Senyk from Pixabay

Oct 17, 2024
Oct 17, 2024
24 min
How do you actually get good at golf? How do you know what to work on? And then how do you access those skills when you play?
Josh hosts Karl Morris where they dive into these topics.
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Karl Morris's podcast: Mind Caddie
Apple: Mind Caddie
Spotify: Mind Caddie
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Get 10% off a Divot Board!
Go to divotboard.com/mentalgolfshow and use the code 'MentalGolf10' to get 10% off your purchase
Yes, I get a little cut when you use my link. Thank you! 🙏
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Elevate the quality of your practice!
Custom Weekly Practice Plan
Do you want to get the most out of your practice time? Let Josh hand-build your practice plan using your stats and your time availability so that you can start practicing more efficiently.
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Take the FREE Mental Game Assessment and learn your top mental game traits and your areas in most need of improvement.
-----
Click here to sign up for The Mental Re-Grip ⛳️ Newsletter to receive mental game tips in your email inbox every week.
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1-on-1 Mental Coaching
Are you a competitive golfer? Interested in working 1-on-1 with Josh as your Golf Psychology Coach? Email Josh directly at josh@joshnicholsgolf.com or head to joshnicholsgolf.com.
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Want to be a SPONSOR on The Mental Golf Show? Email us with inquiries at mentalgolfshow@gmail.com
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Follow Josh on social:
X/Twitter: @joshlukenichols
Instagram: @joshlukenichols
TikTok: @joshlukenichols
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Music Credits:
Music by Denis Pavlov from Pixabay
Music by Ashot Danielyan from Pixabay
Music by UNIVERSFIELD from Pixabay
Music by Ivan Luzan from Pixabay

Oct 10, 2024
Oct 10, 2024
29 min
On this episode we talk about anger.
Anger is basically synonymous with golf. I’ve never met a golfer who didn’t get angry at some point, let alone every round. I do, and I’m sure you do.
But I want to go through some reasons why anger should be avoided. Why it’s actively bad to get angry. I actually learned a thing or two in researching this, so I'm confident you'll learn something.
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Get 10% off a Divot Board!
Go to divotboard.com/mentalgolfshow and use the code 'MentalGolf10' to get 10% off your purchase
Yes, I get a little cut when you use my link. Thank you! 🙏
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Elevate the quality of your practice!
Custom Weekly Practice Plan
Do you want to get the most out of your practice time? Let Josh hand-build your practice plan using your stats and your time availability so that you can start practicing more efficiently.
-----
Take the FREE Mental Game Assessment and learn your top mental game traits and your areas in most need of improvement.
-----
Click here to sign up for The Mental Re-Grip ⛳️ Newsletter to receive mental game tips in your email inbox every week.
-----
1-on-1 Mental Coaching
Are you a competitive golfer? Interested in working 1-on-1 with Josh as your Golf Psychology Coach? Email Josh directly at josh@joshnicholsgolf.com or head to joshnicholsgolf.com.
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Want to be a SPONSOR on The Mental Golf Show? Email us with inquiries at mentalgolfshow@gmail.com
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Follow Josh on social:
X/Twitter: @joshlukenichols
Instagram: @joshlukenichols
TikTok: @joshlukenichols
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Episodes of The Mental Golf Show about forecasting failure referenced:
How to Perform Under Pressure
How to Trust Your Swing Even When Things Are Going Wrong
If Golf Is Hard, Why Do We Expect it to be Easy?
Golf Thought Thursday: Expect Bad Golf to Get Good Golf
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Book referenced:
Emotional Intelligence by Daniel Golemen
Link to buy on amazon
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Music credits:
Elevate by Benjamin Tissot on bensound.com
Upbeat Morning Cafe - Music by Sleep Volume from Pixabay
Savior Search - DJ Freedem
Inspiring Thoughtful Piano - Music by Ivan Luzan from Pixabay
Study by Chillmore from Pixabay
Jazz Happy by Music_For_Videos on Pixabay

Oct 2, 2024
Oct 2, 2024
33 min
We’re going to be talking about my own personal pre-shot routine and how it can hopefully help you dial in your pre-shot routine. I’m confident you’re going to leave this episode with a better understanding of what a pre-shout routine is for, and the different components that most experts do that you should probably be doing to in order for you to play better.
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Elevate the quality of your practice!
Custom Weekly Practice Plan
Do you want to get the most out of your practice time? Let Josh hand-build your practice plan using your stats and your time availability so that you can start practicing more efficiently.
-----
Get 10% off a Divot Board!
Go to divotboard.com/mentalgolfshow and use the code 'MentalGolf10' to get 10% off your purchase
Yes, I get a little cut when you use my link. Thank you! 🙏😇🤑
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Take the Mental Game Assessment and learn your top mental game traits and your areas in most need of improvement.
-----
Click here to sign up for The Mental Re-Grip ⛳️ Newsletter to receive mental game tips in your email inbox every week.
-----
1-on-1 Mental Coaching
Are you a competitive golfer? Interested in working 1-on-1 with Josh as your Golf Psychology Coach? Email Josh directly at josh@joshnicholsgolf.com or head to joshnicholsgolf.com.
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Want to be a SPONSOR on The Mental Golf Show? Email us with inquiries at mentalgolfshow@gmail.com
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Follow Josh on social:
X/Twitter: @joshlukenichols
Instagram: @joshlukenichols
TikTok: @joshlukenichols
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Follow The Mental Golf Show on social:
X/Twitter: @mentalgolfshow
Instagram: mentalgolfshow
TikTok: mentalgolfshow
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Article referenced:
Milton, J., Solodkin, A., Hlustík, P., & Small, S. L. (2007). The mind of expert motor performance is cool and focused. NeuroImage, 35(2), 804-813. doi:https://doi.org/10.1016/j.neuroimage.2007.01.003
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Music credits:
Elevate by Benjamin Tissot on bensound.com
Upbeat Morning Cafe - Music by Sleep Volume from Pixabay
Study by Chillmore from Pixabay
Hopeful Folk Contemplative Loop by Sonican on Pixabay
Jazzy Frenchy by Benjamin Tissot on bensound.com
Jazz Happy by Music_For_Videos on Pixabay

Sep 25, 2024
Sep 25, 2024
31 min
On this episode we're going to be talking through a simple, but scientifically proven way to mentally reset and refocus on the course. I'm confident you're going to leave this episode with practical steps for what to actually do on the course when you need to refocus and hit a good shot.
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Music credits:
Elevate by Benjamin Tissot on bensound.com
Jazzy Frenchy by Benjamin Tissot on bensound.com
Study by Chillmore from Pixabay
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Elevate the quality of your practice!
Custom Weekly Practice Plan
Do you want to get the most out of your practice time? Let Josh hand-build your practice plan using your stats and your time availability so that you can start practicing more efficiently.
-----
Get 10% off a Divot Board!
Go to divotboard.com/mentalgolfshow and use the code 'MentalGolf10' to get 10% off your purchase
Yes, I get a little cut when you use my link. Thank you! 🙏😇🤑
-----
Take the Mental Game Assessment and learn your top mental game traits and your areas in most need of improvement.
-----
Click here to sign up for The Mental Re-Grip ⛳️ Newsletter to receive mental game tips in your email inbox every week.
-----
1-on-1 Mental Coaching
Are you a competitive golfer? Interested in working 1-on-1 with Josh as your Golf Psychology Coach? Email Josh directly at josh@joshnicholsgolf.com or head to joshnicholsgolf.com.
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Want to be a SPONSOR on The Mental Golf Show? Email us with inquiries at mentalgolfshow@gmail.com
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Follow Josh on social:
X/Twitter: @joshlukenichols
Instagram: @joshlukenichols
TikTok: @joshlukenichols
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Follow The Mental Golf Show on social:
X/Twitter: @mentalgolfshow
Instagram: mentalgolfshow
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Sep 18, 2024
Sep 18, 2024
1hr 21 min
Josh and special guest Matt Davis (Founder of PutterCup) discuss:
- how to balance family and golf time
- why being grounded in the present is so valuable in life and golf
- how to find the right swing coach
- what can cause golf burnout and how to get out of it
- speed training and gaining distance
- practice planning
- trusting your preparation when you go play
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Head to puttercupgolf.com to get your Speed Bump or Center Cup
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Music Credits:
Music by Roman Senyk from Pixabay
Music by Ashot Danielyan from Pixabay
Music by Aleksey Chistilin from Pixabay
Music by Sergio Prosvirini from Pixabay
Music by Chillmore from Pixabay
Music by yourtunes from Pixabay
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Elevate the quality of your practice!
Custom Weekly Practice Plan
Do you want to get the most out of your practice time? Let Josh hand-build your practice plan using your stats and your time availability so that you can start practicing more efficiently.
-----
Get 10% off a Divot Board!
Go to divotboard.com/mentalgolfshow and use the code 'MentalGolf10' to get 10% off your purchase
Yes, I get a little cut when you use my link. Thank you! 🙏😇🤑
-----
Take the Mental Game Assessment and learn your top mental game traits and your areas in most need of improvement.
-----
Click here to sign up for The Mental Re-Grip ⛳️ Newsletter to receive mental game tips in your email inbox every week.
-----
1-on-1 Mental Coaching
Are you a competitive golfer? Interested in working 1-on-1 with Josh as your Golf Psychology Coach? Email Josh directly at josh@joshnicholsgolf.com or head to joshnicholsgolf.com.
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Want to be a SPONSOR on The Mental Golf Show? Email us with inquiries at mentalgolfshow@gmail.com
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Follow Josh on social:
X/Twitter: @joshlukenichols
Instagram: @joshlukenichols
TikTok: @joshlukenichols
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Follow The Mental Golf Show on social:
X/Twitter: @mentalgolfshow
Instagram: mentalgolfshow
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Sep 11, 2024
Sep 11, 2024
32 min
When the pressure is at its highest, how do you handle that pressure? How do you talk to yourself about that pressure? What is your relationship with pressure?
In this episode, we tackle all of those questions. You should leave this episode with a very practical way to handle pressure the next time you're in that big moment.
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Elevate the quality of your practice!
Custom Weekly Practice Plan
Do you want to get the most out of your practice time? Let Josh hand-build your practice plan using your stats and your time availability so that you can start practicing more efficiently.
-----
Get 10% off a Divot Board!
Go to divotboard.com/mentalgolfshow and use the code 'MentalGolf10' to get 10% off your purchase
Yes, I get a little cut when you use my link. Thank you! 🙏😇🤑
-----
Take the Mental Game Assessment and learn your top mental game traits and your areas in most need of improvement.
-----
Click here to sign up for The Mental Re-Grip ⛳️ Newsletter to receive mental game tips in your email inbox every week.
-----
1-on-1 Mental Coaching
Are you a competitive golfer? Interested in working 1-on-1 with Josh as your Golf Psychology Coach? Email Josh directly at josh@joshnicholsgolf.com or head to joshnicholsgolf.com.
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Want to be a SPONSOR on The Mental Golf Show? Email us with inquiries at mentalgolfshow@gmail.com
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Follow Josh on social:
X/Twitter: @joshlukenichols
Instagram: @joshlukenichols
TikTok: @joshlukenichols
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Follow The Mental Golf Show on social:
X/Twitter: @mentalgolfshow
Instagram: mentalgolfshow
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Sep 4, 2024
Sep 4, 2024
1hr 19 min
We have special guest Gary Waters on today. We go deep on this one. We discuss perfectionism, self-imposed pressure, not believing you're good enough, self-talk, moving on from your past, being more unemotional about results, letting the future be what it will be, caring without worrying, and healthy goal setting.
Hope you enjoy!
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Elevate the quality of your practice!
Custom Weekly Practice Plan
Do you want to get the most out of your practice time? Let Josh hand-build your practice plan using your stats and your time availability so that you can start practicing more efficiently.
-----
Get 10% off a Divot Board!
Go to divotboard.com/mentalgolfshow and use the code 'MentalGolf10' to get 10% off your purchase
Yes, I get a little cut when you use my link. Thank you! 🙏😇🤑
-----
Take the Mental Game Assessment and learn your top mental game traits and your areas in most need of improvement.
-----
Click here to sign up for The Mental Re-Grip ⛳️ Newsletter to receive mental game tips in your email inbox every week.
-----
1-on-1 Mental Coaching
Are you a competitive golfer? Interested in working 1-on-1 with Josh as your Golf Psychology Coach? Email Josh directly at josh@joshnicholsgolf.com or head to joshnicholsgolf.com.
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Want to be a SPONSOR on The Mental Golf Show? Email us with inquiries at mentalgolfshow@gmail.com
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Follow Josh on social:
X/Twitter: @joshlukenichols
Instagram: @joshlukenichols
TikTok: @joshlukenichols
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Follow The Mental Golf Show on social:
X/Twitter: @mentalgolfshow
Instagram: mentalgolfshow
TikTok: mentalgolfshow

Aug 13, 2024
Aug 13, 2024
24 min
On this episode we’re going to be talking about pressure, stress, our brain's role in helping us survive threatening situations, how to close out a good round, and some real practical mental strategies for being present and free while you play.
You're going to learn how to face your struggles, rather than hiding from them.
We’re going to use this concept to help you on a bigger picture of dealing with obstacles and setbacks in your own golf pursuit, but this will also apply to helping you deal with pressure during a round.
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Get 10% off your Divot Board!
Go to divotboard.com/mentalgolfshow and use the code 'MentalGolf10' to get 10% off your purchase
Yes, I get a little cut when you use my link. Thank you! 🙏😇🤑
-----
Take the Mental Game Assessment and learn your top mental game traits and your areas in most need of improvement.
-----
Click here to sign up for The Mental Re-Grip ⛳️ Newsletter to receive mental game tips in your email inbox every week.
-----
Custom Weekly Practice Plan
Do you want to get the most out of your practice time? Let Josh hand-build your practice plan using your stats and your time availability so that you can start practicing more efficiently.
-----
1-on-1 Mental Coaching
Are you a competitive golfer? Interested in working 1-on-1 with Josh as your Golf Psychology Coach? Email Josh directly at josh@joshnicholsgolf.com or head to joshnicholsgolf.com.
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Want to be a SPONSOR on The Mental Golf Show? Email us with inquiries at mentalgolfshow@gmail.com
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Follow Josh on social:
X/Twitter: @joshlukenichols
Instagram: @joshlukenichols
TikTok: @joshlukenichols
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Follow The Mental Golf Show on social:
X/Twitter: @mentalgolfshow
Instagram: mentalgolfshow
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Jul 25, 2024
Jul 25, 2024
1hr 3 min
In this episode of The Mental Golf Show, we have Paul Salter, a mindset coach and hypnotherapist for golfers. We discuss how hypnotherapy has a misconstrued reputation, why Paul believes it can speed up the mental improvement and performance of golfers.
We also discuss the amateur golfer’s common diet mistakes, how to get premium fuel for your body, how ‘scarcity mentality’ applies to golf and can affect your game, how long golf improvement should take, how nonjudgmental curiosity can help us change the internal rules we’ve created, what’s at the heart of fear of failure, how fear of getting kicked out of the group can fuel playing scared, and the power of clear visualization, and specifically clear visualization of mistakes.
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Get 10% off a Divot Board!
Go to divotboard.com/mentalgolfshow and use the code 'MentalGolf10' to get 10% off your purchase
Yes, I get a little cut when you use my link. Thank you! 🙏😇🤑
-----
Take the Mental Game Assessment and learn your top mental game traits and your areas in most need of improvement.
-----
Click here to sign up for The Mental Re-Grip ⛳️ Newsletter to receive mental game tips in your email inbox every week.
-----
Custom Weekly Practice Plan
Do you want to get the most out of your practice time? Let Josh hand-build your practice plan using your stats and your time availability so that you can start practicing more efficiently.
-----
1-on-1 Mental Coaching
Are you a competitive golfer? Interested in working 1-on-1 with Josh as your Golf Psychology Coach? Email Josh directly at josh@joshnicholsgolf.com or head to joshnicholsgolf.com.
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Want to be a SPONSOR on The Mental Golf Show? Email us with inquiries at mentalgolfshow@gmail.com
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Follow Josh on social:
X/Twitter: @joshlukenichols
Instagram: @joshlukenichols
TikTok: @joshlukenichols
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Follow The Mental Golf Show on social:
X/Twitter: @mentalgolfshow
Instagram: mentalgolfshow
TikTok: mentalgolfshow



