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

Jun 6, 2024
Jun 6, 2024
27 min
How can you trust your swing and play your best golf even when things aren’t going well?
In this episode we discuss how to more reliably and more often access your skills.
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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.
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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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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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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:
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May 30, 2024
May 30, 2024
32 min
We’re going to be talking about success, failure, positivity, negativity, visualization, why you feel fragile and lack confidence, and how to have a much more robust mental game to handle the difficulties of golf.
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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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Take the 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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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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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:
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May 8, 2024
May 8, 2024
1hr 29 min
On this episode I have Andy Walker and Steve Hinks from The Missing Links Golf Show podcast. We discuss:
Time management
Goal setting
Fatherhood
Work/life/golf balance
Strategic planning
Practical tips to get the most out of your time
How to practice and play more golf
And much more.
My hope for this episode is that you can learn along with me how to get a better hold of your time and set goals and be more intentional with your life. I certainly learned a lot about those things from talking to Andy and Steve.
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Mentioned in this episode:
Apple: The Missing Links Golf Show
Spotify: The Missing Links Golf Show
Josh's tweet to all the dad's out there.
Free Mental Game Assessment
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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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Take the Mental Game Assessment and learn your top mental game traits and your areas in most need of improvement.
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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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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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Follow Josh on social:
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TikTok: @joshlukenichols
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Mar 14, 2024
Mar 14, 2024
21 min
How do you get confidence and trust and commitment and get rid of the yips, all without actually trying to get rid of them?
My hope is that you’ll leave this episode with some better knowledge of how to navigate the obstacles and failures that golf constantly throws at us.
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Mentioned in this episode:
Mark Manson's YouTube video: How to Get What You Want By Letting Go
Free Mental Game Assessment
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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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Take the Mental Game Assessment and learn your top mental game traits and your areas in most need of improvement.
-----
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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Click here to sign up for The Mental Re-Grip ⛳️ Newsletter to receive mental game tips in your email inbox every-ish Tuesday.
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Have a suggestion for a topic or guest? Drop your suggestions here.
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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:
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Mar 7, 2024
Mar 7, 2024
15 min
On this episode we’re going to be talking about handling playing partners that get under your skin and make you play worse.
And we’re going to build a strong mental foundation for handling anything that golf throws at you.
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The 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.
-----
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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Click here to sign up for The Mental Re-Grip ⛳️ Newsletter to receive mental game tips in your email inbox every-ish Tuesday.
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Have a suggestion for a topic or guest? Drop your suggestions here.
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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:
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Feb 29, 2024
Feb 29, 2024
19 min
On this episode, we'll be discussing expectations, expectation management, and the deeper psychology of expectations, needing to play well, wanting to play well, and how to better handle when the pressure and emotions cause you to make steery, guidey, protective swings.
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Mentioned in this episode:
Everything is F*cked by Mark Manson on Amazon
The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck by Mark Manson
Raymond Prior's Golf Beneath the Surface Podcast on Apple Podcasts and Spotify
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The 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.
-----
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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Click here to sign up for The Mental Re-Grip ⛳️ Newsletter to receive mental game tips in your email inbox every-ish Tuesday.
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Have a suggestion for a topic or guest? Drop your suggestions here.
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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:
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Feb 6, 2024
Feb 6, 2024
1hr 14 min
On this episode we have Mike & Eli from the Chasing Scratch podcast. For the 3 people that haven’t heard of or listened to Chasing Scratch, Mike & Eli started a journey back in 2018 at 11 handicaps and were trying to get to scratch in a year. I won’t spoil anything for you but it’s been 6 years since then and they’re still doing the podcast, so I’ll let you deduce whether or not they’ve made it to scratch.
We talk:
- what it's like to run a big podcast and get a lot of attention
- why they sometimes shy from that attention
- contrast their mental and physical game from Season 1 to now
- mental fragility
- negative thinking
- handling pressure
- the worst and best case scenarios of their competitive golf in 2024
- difference between nerves and anxiety
- a better competitive mentality
- balancing working on physical and mental game
- and of course we have the obligatory team bear vs team shark conversation at the end, but with a different spin on it.
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'Freewheeling' episode of Chasing Scratch (where they had Josh on) - Apple Podcasts
'Freewheeling' - Spotify
Chasing Scratch on Apple Podcasts
Chasing Scratch on Spotify
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The 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 🙏😇🤑
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Take the Mental Game Assessment and learn your top mental game traits and your areas in most need of improvement.
-----
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 mentalgolfshow@gmail.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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Click here to sign up for The Mental Re-Grip ⛳️ Newsletter to receive mental game tips in your email inbox every-ish Tuesday.
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Have a suggestion for a topic or guest? Drop your suggestions here.
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Follow Josh on social:
X/Twitter: @joshlukenichols
Instagram: @joshlukenichols
TikTok: @joshlukenichols
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Jan 30, 2024
Jan 30, 2024
1hr 29 min
In this episode of The Mental Golf Show, we have Evan Singer, the host of the Par Train podcast.
We talk about overcoming obstacles, finding clarity, and embracing challenges. We discuss visualization and vocalization techniques, as well as the importance of balance between technique and being present as an athlete. We also explore the broader life lessons that golf teaches us.
Overall, this episode provides valuable insights for improving your mental game and enjoying the journey.
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thepartrain.com
Josh's appearance on The Par Train: 7 Things Amateur Golfers Get Backwards with Josh Nichols from The Mental Golf Show
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Chapters:
0:03:35 Sponsor: Divot Board - Elevate Your Swing, Revolutionize Your Game0:07:03 Definition of the mental game: Performance and enjoyment components0:11:01 Finding Balance Between Focus and Technicality0:16:29 The Spectrum of Being a Nerd vs. Being an Athlete0:19:36 The Importance of Commitment and Clarity in Golf0:29:58 The Importance of Clarity and Personality Type0:40:07 The Pressure of Feeling Rushed on the Golf Course0:43:35 The Importance of Self-Worth and Honoring Your Process0:50:51 The Fear of Mistakes and Launching into "Fix Mode"1:00:59 Lightning Round: What Would Your Golf Tombstone Say?1:02:28 Smile Through Bad Golf: Enjoy the Ride1:04:20 Change Your Job: A Powerful Golf Advice1:07:06 Players Who Excite Me in Contention: Spieth and Max Homa1:10:02 Reflecting on Least Favorite Players1:10:29 A Cop-Out Answer1:10:38 Golf's Biggest Villains: Patrick Reed and Ian Poulter1:20:33 Most Impactful Moment1:20:59 A Powerful Conversation on Golf and Mental Health1:26:21 Using Golf as a Tool for Personal Growth and Happiness
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The 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 🙏😇🤑
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Take the Mental Game Assessment and learn your top mental game traits and your areas in most need of improvement.
-----
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 mentalgolfshow@gmail.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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Click here to sign up for The Mental Re-Grip ⛳️ Newsletter to receive mental game tips in your email inbox every-ish Tuesday.
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Have a suggestion for a topic or guest? Drop your suggestions here.
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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:
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Jan 11, 2024
Jan 11, 2024
1hr 25 min
On this episode we’ve got John Weir, the creator of Mental Golf Type.
Mental Golf Type is an incredible tool for understanding yourself better, learning why you are the way you are, and how to lean into who you are to help you play your best golf.
You’re going to leave this episode with a better understanding of the importance of self-awareness, and some actionable tools that you can use to improve your psychology, and therefore improve your golf game.
If you can better handle the things you encounter, then you can play better golf, and this episode gives you some of the tools to do just that.
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The 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 🙏😇🤑
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Take the Mental Game Assessment and learn your top mental game traits and your areas in most need of improvement.
-----
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 mentalgolfshow@gmail.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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Click here to sign up for The Mental Re-Grip ⛳️ Newsletter to receive mental game tips in your email inbox every-ish Tuesday.
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Have a suggestion for a topic or guest? Drop your suggestions here.
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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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Jan 5, 2024
Jan 5, 2024
23 min
On this episode we’re going to be talking about goal setting and achieving. You’re going to leave this episode with knowledge about goal setting, a step by step process for achieving your goals, and towards the end we’re going to walk through a scientifically proven exercise for helping you initiate and stick to your habits.
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The 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 🙏😇🤑
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Take the Mental Game Assessment and learn your top mental game traits and your areas in most need of improvement.
-----
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 mentalgolfshow@gmail.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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Click here to sign up for The Mental Re-Grip ⛳️ Newsletter to receive mental game tips in your email inbox every-ish Tuesday.
-----
Have a suggestion for a topic or guest? Drop your suggestions here.
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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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