The Golfing Mind

Send us a text https://www.siegergolf.com/buy-nowWelcome to the newly formatted Golfing Mind podcast.   For the past two years, I have explored the mental game of golf in all its many aspects. In past podcasts, I have spoken about golf in general and the mental game in particular. I am now delighted that the format is reversing that focus, and an extended running time. It also includes two co-host...

Send us a text https://www.siegergolf.com/buy-nowFollowing a short winter hiatus, The Golfing Mind Podcast is back. Hooray!!With the 2023 golf season now underway in the professional world, it is worth taking a look at some of the things which may be of interest and help to players worldwide. The drama or soap opera which is the PGA versus the LIV tour continues to play out how it will finally be...

Send us a text If there is one area of golf that every player, regardless of their age or ability, can see dramatic improvement, it is on the putting green. The best putter in the professional game at the moment is the Australian golfer Cameron Smith; in this podcast, I will be discussing in detail what I believe are some of his key methods of giving himself the best possible chance of making the...

Send us a text In my professional career helping others in the world of peak performance, there are a number of quick-fix techniques that work every time and work instantly if they are properly applied with 100% commitment. Mental conditioning is similar to physical conditioning, the more you do it the more obvious the benefits become. However, within the mind, there are shortcuts we can apply in...

Send us a text When Bobby Jones the legendary golfer was in a position on the final hole to win his first major tournament he faced a very challenging shot over water if he could make a birdie he would win. However, to make birdie would require him not to lay up, but to reach the green in two. Whilst pondering what to do he caught the eye of his club professional a Scotsman called Stuart Maiden, i...

Send us a text https://www.siegergolf.com/preland-page A loss of confidence generally stems from one aspect of your game, which then creates a domino effect that infects all other areas. Suddenly you dread picking up what used to be your favourite club, and the simplest of shots suddenly take on the appearance of the impossible.  At its worst (within the professional game) it is a career-ending si...

Send us a text https://www.siegergolf.com/preland-pageEveryone can benefit from lessons, but too often we overload ourselves with way too many tips and fixes, so rather than develop a solid and repetitive swing we end up, with way too many swing thoughts that keep chopping and changing. This leads to inconsistency and the dreaded loss of confidence. If you seek to play better and more consistency...

Send us a text https://www.siegergolf.com/preland-pageWhen competing in matchplay or strokeplay, the question arises: Would you rather be in the lead with six holes to go, or would you rather be chasing the leader? The evidence often suggests it is easier to pursue as you have a fixed goal and a need to play well than trying to defend a lead.  Players have proven themselves to be fantastic in the...

Send us a text https://www.siegergolf.com/preland-pageWith over 30 years of research and experience, Robin explores what he believes to be the number one mistake amongst amateur and recreational golfers. The curious thing is though it is a widespread mistake, it is probably the easiest fix. It, therefore, is overlooked not cause it's easy to fix but cause people don't realise it is a huge problem...

Send us a text https://www.siegergolf.com/preland-pageThough golf may not be as tactical as chess, there is no doubt that we have to apply strategy to our play. Nowhere is this considered more evident than in match play. So the big question is, what is the most effective tactic to adopt to give ourselves the best advantage. A seemingly simple and straightforward question with a few more variables...

Send us a text https://www.siegergolf.com/Here are seven tips for mastering the mental game. Who doesn't love a tip?  However, unless we repeatedly revisit and apply them, they will remain tips, and information we know but cannot apply.  Pick the tip that resonates best with you and apply it every time you play. You'll soon appreciate the benefit. A Birkhall Media Production Learn more about your...

Send us a text https://www.siegergolf.com/Some of the decisions golfers make on the course at times would strain a jury to believe possible unless made under some unknown duress. The sheer stupidity, of the player's choice of shot, really beggars belief.  This is almost the exclusive domain of the amateur or recreational golfer, which would be fine if it didn't appear to cause so much distress whe...

Send us a text https://www.siegergolf.com/preland-pageAt a critical moment in a match, playing poorly or hitting a shot that is just silly can be very demoralising and upsetting. We frequently fail in competition or coming down the stretch when the pressure is at its greatest. There are multiple reasons why this may be the case, but the outcome is the same we failed. What to do? I think we have to...

Send us a text https://www.siegergolf.com/preland-pageIs there anything good that comes out of getting mad, on the golf course, (or off the golf course for that matter)?  I am firmly of the opinion that getting angry and upset is natural enough but allowing it to control our thoughts and actions is most definitely - going to mess us up. We allways have a choice as to how we respond to upset - the...

Send us a text https://www.siegergolf.com/preland-pageWhat do tour professionals have in common with the average club golfer? Not very much to be honest, and one thing they have in abundance is 'belief'. They put in the practice and believe they have the ability to make the shots down the stretch when under pressure. You never hear them say after a bad shot "Oh I just KNEW I was going to do that"....

Send us a text https://www.siegergolf.com/preland-pageWe have all witnessed shots which are quite simply amazing, they take our breath away and almost cause us to rub our eyes in disbelief. More often than not they happen on television whilst watching a tournament (frequently a major).  It is a popular question that golfers ask each other, and I too have been asked at many times I always give the...

Send us a text https://www.siegergolf.com/preland-pageIf you ask the average golfer what they would like to achieve this year, chances are they will say they would like to play better golf, in fact, there is not a golfer alive who would not like to be better. So why are so few golfers becoming better? Many will invest in technology gimmicks, gadgets and the odd lesson but still, no change is there...

Send us a text https://www.siegergolf.com/preland-pageThis week I thought I would reflect upon the recent Open Championship at St Andrew's. Mainly because I want to take a closer look at Cameron Smith's putting approach from a mental point of view, plus because I picked him or Victor Hovland to win the tournament. This hasn't promoted me to move to Las Vegas and become a bookmaker, but I do want t...

Send us a text https://www.siegergolf.com/preland-pageThe three questions I frequently get asked by listeners are the subject of this week's podcast. Not much more to say really. Enjoy!! A Birkhall Media Production Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Send us a text http://www.siegergolf.comIt's that time of year when the Open Championship rolls around and experts make their predictions as to who may win.  Being played at St Andrew's adds a touch of legacy to the eventual winners' resume, so what does it take to lift the Claret Jug?  In this episode I reflect on the course itself and some thoughts and reflections with my good friend and fellow...

Send us a text https://www.siegergolf.com/preland-pageThe professional tour has been thrown into turmoil by the emergence of the new Liv tour. Is this a good thing or a bad thing? In this week's podcast, I look at the potential upside and downside of the new tour and explore the possible consequences going forward of this new development. Nothing stays the same. However, things usually evolve orga...

Send us a text Is there any more wonderful shot to experience than the perfectly hit bunker shot? Equally, is there any shot which can cause more pain to one psyche than a solid thin up the face or quite simply just leaving the ball in the bunker?   The bunker shot has been called the only shot you can buy. Because it is all in the technique; therefore, everyone can learn the method and all men ar...

Send us a text https://www.siegergolf.com/preland-pageOne of the best investments you can ever make in life is to invest in yourself, or so popular business wisdom suggests. I would endorse that belief, and I would add that we should invest in ourselves when it comes to playing golf. Too often, golfers will spend their money on the newest club, the most expensive putters, and the latest golf balls...

Send us a text http://www.siegergolf.comThe US Open is like all the major tournaments an opportunity for us to get our crystal balls out, and try to pick our winners. As I am in America at the moment visiting friends I thought I would create an informal podcast, following an excellent discussion with a lifelong golf enthusiast and knowledgable analyst. So this short podcast we discuss the pressure...

Send us a text http://www.siegergolf.comThe world of golf is full of articles, instruction videos and experts showing or telling you how to improve your game, but there is one tried and tested method which I think is available to all of us. It's less to do with active learning and more to do with absorption of information at an almost subconscious level. It also involves the individual's active en...