Matthew Stilwell

Positive Golf Mindset

Education EN ↓ 53 episodes

The Positive Golf Mindset podcast is here to help you overcome the challenges that are holding you back, setting you on the path to playing better golf and living a happier, more fulfilled life. AND you’ll notice this isn’t all about golf - we use the game of golf as a frame of reference to discuss the challenges we all face in our everyday lives, careers, relationships and of course, in sport.⛳🚀💪 The key to unlocking your full potential could be in your planning, your strategy and your execution. Just trying harder doesn't always improve your performance, so start thinking differently toda...

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Matthew Stilwell

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Education

Latest episode

May 14, 2026

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Episodes

Episode 2 - I focused on putting for 2 weeks did it actually help?🎙️🤔⛳ 14.05.2026

Episode 2 - I focused on putting for 2 weeks did it actually help?🎙️🤔⛳ In the second episode of Season 2, I focus on my putting, the thing I feel has been holding me back and I wonder whether it's had a positive impact. For the rest of the season i'll be documenting my journey, the good, the bad and the ugly and everything in between in the hope that I can achieve my goals and get better...

Episode 1 - Where i'm at and my Golf goal for 2026⛳🎙️ 16.04.2026

In the first episode of Season 2, I begin my journey to lower handicap and more competitive wins - and I'm going to take you with me. For the rest of the season i'll be documenting my journey, the good, the bad and the ugly and everything in between in the hope that I can achieve my goals and get better at this game. The Positive Golf Mindset podcast is here to help you overcome the challenges tha...

EP#50 The Pre-Shot Routine — building rituals for consistency⛳🧠🎙️ 26.02.2026

EP#50 The Pre-Shot Routine — building rituals for consistency⛳🧠🎙️ Consistency in golf doesn’t come from perfect swings…It comes from repeatable rituals . In this episode, we explore how a simple, reliable pre-shot routine can: ⛳ Calm nerves under pressure 🧠 Improve focus and decision-making 🎯 Build confidence shot after shot 🔁 Create consistency you can trust If you want to stop guessing and...

EP#49 Starting Strong — Building a Resilient Golf Mindset for 2026⛳🧠🎙️ 29.01.2026

EP#49 Starting Strong — Building a Resilient Golf Mindset for 2026 ⛳🧠🎙️January brings excitement… and pressure. Many golfers set big outcome goals, only to feel frustrated by February. This episode offers a different approach — one that actually lasts. Inside you’ll hear: 🔹 Why identity-based goals outperform score-based goals 🔹 The 3 January mindset traps that quietly sabotage golfers 🔹 How...

EP#48 The End-of-Year Review & Winter Golf Special⛳🏌️‍♂️❄️ 18.12.2025

EP#48 The End-of-Year Review & Winter Golf Special⛳🏌️‍♂️❄️ As the season wraps up, many golfers focus only on the shots they wish they’d taken back. But real progress starts with reflection — not criticism. In this new episode, we explore:  🔹 The small wins you probably missed this year  🔹 The mindset breakthroughs that mattered most  🔹 Why winter golf is a secret weapon, not a setback  🔹...

EP#47 The Inner Compass: Trusting your gut in golf and life⛳🧠🎙️ 27.11.2025

EP#47 The Inner Compass: Trusting your gut in golf and life ⛳🧠🎙️ Every round of golf—and every chapter of life—comes down to choices. Sometimes logic helps… but often, it’s your gut instinct that knows the way. In this week’s episode of the Positive Golf Mindset Podcast, we dive into the power of intuition: ✅ How to recognize your gut feelings on the course ✅ Why overthinking can sabotage both...

EP#46 The Discipline to Grow: how consistency shapes your game—and your life ⛳🧠🎙️ 30.10.2025

EP#46 The Discipline to Grow: how consistency shapes your game—and your life ⛳🧠🎙️ Success in golf—and in life—isn’t about a single great shot or one big moment. It’s about the small, disciplined choices you make every single day . From hitting the range when motivation fades, to showing up for yourself when progress feels slow—this is how growth happens. The Positive Golf Mindset podcast is here...

EP#45 Clicking back into gear: The mental reset you need on the course (and in life)⛳🧠🎙️ 25.09.2025

EP#45 Clicking back into gear: The mental reset you need on the course (and in life) ⛳🧠🎙️ ⛳️ Ever had your round fall apart after one bad hole? Or maybe in life—you hit a setback and suddenly everything feels off track? This week on The Positive Golf Mindset Podcast, we’re talking about how to click back into gear when things go wrong—on the course and beyond. 🎧 In this episode you’ll learn:✅...

EP#44 Fight, flight or fairway: understanding nervousness and playing with confidence 28.08.2025

EP#44 Fight, flight or fairway: understanding nervousness and playing with confidence⛳🏌️‍♂️🎙️ Ever felt your heart racing before a big tee shot? Palms sweaty over a short putt? You're not alone—and you're not broken. In this episode, we dive into the science behind nervousness , how the fight-or-flight response affects your performance, and most importantly—how to stay grounded when the pressure...

EP#43 Realistic Expectations: the key to lasting joy in golf and life⛳🏌️‍♂️🎙️ 31.07.2025

EP#43 Realistic Expectations: the key to lasting joy in golf and life⛳🏌️‍♂️🎙️ Striving for perfection can wear you down—on the course and off it. In this episode, we talk about how setting realistic goals, embracing mistakes and focusing on progress can lead to better rounds and a more fulfilling life. 🎯 The Positive Golf Mindset podcast is here to help you overcome the challenges that are holdi...

EP#42 From HOT start to cool finish: Staying mentally strong for 18 holes 26.06.2025

EP#42 From HOT start to cool finish: Staying mentally strong for 18 holes 🔥❄️⛳🏌️‍♂️🎙️ 🔥 You crushed the front nine... but the back nine? Not so much. Why does that happen — and more importantly, how can you stop it from happening again? 🧠⛳ In the latest episode of The Positive Golf Mindset Podcast , we're diving into why a brilliant start can sometimes lead to a shaky finish — and the men...

EP#41 Decisions & Risk: the mind game of Golf and life 29.05.2025

EP#41 Decisions & Risk: the mind game of Golf and life⛳🏌️‍♂️🎙️ Every shot you take is a decision. Every risk you weigh on the course mirrors the choices we make in life. 🎯 In this episode of The Positive Golf Mindset Podcast , we explore the powerful connection between decision-making and risk assessment — and how learning to make smart choices under pressure on the golf course can help you...

EP#40 Your Inner Caddie - The power of positive self-talk 23.04.2025

EP#40 Your Inner Caddie - The power of positive self-talk⛳🏌️‍♂️🎙️ What you say to yourself on the golf course matters . That little voice in your head? It can lift your game or sink it. This week, we’re diving into one of my favourite subjects, how positive self-talk can transform your mindset, boost your confidence and help you stay calm under pressure – both on the course and in everyday life....

EP#39 How our problem solving styles shape our life and our golf 27.03.2025

EP#39 How our problem solving styles shape our life and our golf⛳🏌️‍♂️🎙️ In today’s episode we’re looking at solving problems. What kind of a problem solver are you? How do you face challenges and what is your attitude when it comes to decision making? Whatever you’re like on the course there’s a very solid chance this is also how you behave off it.  So let’s dive into how everyone is different w...

EP#38 Turning setbacks into comebacks: lessons from failure in golf and life 27.02.2025

EP#38 Turning setbacks into comebacks: lessons from failure in golf and life⛳🏌️‍♂️🎙️ In today’s episode we’re diving into the subject of learning from failure and how we can turn setbacks into comebacks in all walks of life. How do we turn the absolute inevitable setbacks and failures that we encounter in our lives and on the golf course into powerful comebacks and successes? Let’s explore how we...

EP#37 Managing negative emotions on the golf course and in life 30.01.2025

EP#37 Managing negative emotions on the golf course and in life⛳🏌️‍♂️🎙️ Today we talk about managing our emotions. Whether it’s frustration or impatience, negative emotions can derail our round and our entire mindset. The way we handle our emotions on the golf course, mirrors how we manage stress, adversity and other challenges in our life. The Positive Golf Mindset podcast is here to help you ov...

EP#36 Off-season, on point: Keeping your Golf mind healthy in Winter 10.12.2024

EP#36 Off-season, on point: Keeping your Golf mind healthy in Winter⛳🏌️‍♂️🎙️ The golf course is more than just a place to play; it's a sanctuary, a place to recharge and retreat from the pressures of daily life. But with winter comes course closures that can leave us feeling a sense of loss, frustration, or even a dip in mental well-being. However this seasonal interruption can also be an opportu...

EP#35 The Provisional ball syndrome: embracing “what will be, will be" 28.11.2024

EP#35 The Provisional ball syndrome: embracing “what will be, will be"⛳🏌️‍♂️🎙️ So today, we’re unpacking the conundrum of the Provisional Ball and looking at what this mindset can teach us about letting go not just on the golf course but in life as well. Let’s dive into Episode 35 - The Provisional Ball syndrome: embracing what will be will be The Positive Golf Mindset podcast is here to help you...

EP#34 Trust the process: Let go of outcomes for true success 31.10.2024

EP#34 Trust the process: Let go of outcomes for true success ⛳🏌️‍♂️🎙️ Today we’re talking about the importance of trusting the process. How do we stop ourselves from fixating on outcomes? Why is this so important and what can we do to stay with the process? Join me as we discover how letting go of outcomes can generate real life changing success. Let’s dive into Episode 34 - Trust the process: Le...

EP#33 The Patience Game: Mastering the art of timing in golf and life 26.09.2024

EP#33 The Patience Game: Mastering the art of timing in golf and life ⛳🏌️‍♂️🎙️ Today, we’re diving into a topic that’s often discussed but not always mastered: patience and how mastering the art of patience in golf can teach us invaluable lessons about timing and decision-making in our daily lives. Let’s dive into Episode 33 - The Patience Game: Mastering the art of timing in golf and life 👉 ⁠⁠⁠...

EP#32 From fear to focus: Winning the mental game in golf and beyond 29.08.2024

EP#32 From fear to focus: Winning the mental game in golf and beyond ⛳🏌️‍♂️🎙️ Today, we’re diving into yet another crucial topic that can not only improve your golf game but also transform your life — and it’s the challenge of putting our energy and focus onto the things that we want, instead of focusing our efforts on the things that we don’t want.  We see patterns of negative focus in all walks...

EP#31 Plan, play, and let go: Mastering this balancing act in golf and life 25.07.2024

EP#31 Plan, play, and let go: Mastering this balancing act in golf and life⛳🏌️‍♂️🎙️ In today’s episode, we're diving into a topic that resonates both on and off the golf course and it’s the balance between planning for success and the art of letting go. We all know the old saying “Failing to plan, is planning to fail.” We also know that there are lots of things that we can’t control or plan f...

EP#30 Get unstuck and harness the Scratch Golfers Mindset; with Paul Salter 27.06.2024

EP#30 Get unstuck and harness the Scratch Golfers Mindset; with Paul Salter⛳🏌️‍♂️🎙️ I’m delighted to welcome Paul onto episode 30 of the Positive Golf Mindset Podcast. Paul is a High-Performance Mindset Coach and Hypnotherapist with more than 15 years of coaching experience working with high performers in various industries to help them get unstuck and unlock their full potential. He leverages hy...

EP#29 Stats for success: decoding the numbers in golf and life 30.05.2024

EP#29 Stats for success: decoding the numbers in golf and life⛳🏌️‍♂️🎙️ We're delving into the world of statistics and data to see how a better understanding of our numerical position can help us achieve success, both on and off the golf course. From birdies to business, we're decoding the numbers to uncover the secrets of peak performance in golf and life. Stats discussed in this episode:...

EP#28 How the Masters do it - reflections from the very best 25.04.2024

EP#28 How the Masters do it: reflections from the very best⛳🏌️‍♂️🎙️ With the Masters, the first Major of the year done and dusted, we explore the mindset of the very best. How does the world number one and this year’s champion, Scottie Scheffler, approach the biggest mental challenges and what can we all learn from him? 👉 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Click here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to book your FREE mini sess...

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