The Golfing Mind

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 in pursuit of our own perfect game. From lessons a...

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 overthinking can sabotage even the best swings. This episode...

Send 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 episode, "10 Ways to Build Mental Strength and Resili...

Send 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 path? Join Robin in this eye-opening episode as he d...

Send us a text https://www.siegergolf.com/online-coursesFor 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, Robin explores 15 benefits golf offers if we are open t...

Send 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 deconstructing every moment — it’s about letting go, staying...

Send 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 mental strategies that led them to legendary status on...

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 philosophies have shaped my approach to the game, and...

Send us a text https://www.siegergolf.com/aboutMy 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 much more reflective in terms of thoughts and sugge...

Send 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 lose it, including a simple three-step method to...

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 is a bit ritualistic; and for some, it looks like...

Send 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 do any more, and there is one Secret to success. W...

Send 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 mental gate because they do not believe it is possible;...

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 Henrik Stenson and Phil Mickelson. Scottish Links g...

Send us a text https://www.siegergolf.com/offers/BaAEYBog/checkoutOver 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 course, there are the perennial old favourites that you...

Send us a text https://www.siegergolf.com/offers/BaAEYBog/checkoutFor 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 ten mental habits that should be avoided at all costs...

Send 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 moment. At the highest level, the pressure on the...

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 fantastic heritage and a history of exciting golf with...

Send us a text https://www.siegergolf.com/offers/BaAEYBog/checkoutI 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 course for years to come. They have arrived at their pe...

Send 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 reality is that some books resonate with us more tha...

Send 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 more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoic...

Send 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 golfer Stewart Fraser, whom I met by chance when I w...

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 Production Learn more about your ad choices. Visit me...

Send 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 ten or so anecdotes from the past to the present d...

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 much time and trust in advertising blurb, technolog...