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The Mental Golf Show

Josh Nichols
Golf
Golf Psychology
Mental Game
Golf Performance
Confidence
Pre-Shot Routine
Golf Coaching
Goal Setting
Self-Improvement
Practice Techniques
Acceptance
Fitness
Pressure In Golf
Mental Game Assessment
Psychology
Performance Anxiety
Self-Compassion
Mindset
Mental Resilience
Pressure Management

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 b... more

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Take the FREE Mental Game Assessment: app.joshnicholsgolf.com/assessment

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Dr. Justin Ternes is a world expert on breathwork, physical therapy, and the connection of mind and body.

I wanted to have Justin on because there’s so much pseudoscien... more

FREE Brand New Mental Game Assessment: app.joshnicholsgolf.com/assessment

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In this episode Josh dives deep into his tournament prep, what he's done this year different from past years, and how he readies himself for a competitive round.

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Click here to take the brand new redesigned Mental Game Assessment!

I’m a Golf Mental Coach and the host of a golf mental game podcast. Yet my mental game has gotten worse.

How do I know that? And what am I going to do about it? And what you can do... more

Peter Melton is a Golf Enjoyment Coach and author of Conversations with Par. He spent three decades stuck in the same trap most golfers never escape — believing his score determined his worth.

In this conversation, we dig into the inner golfer versu... more

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Recent Guests

Peter Melton
Author and mental game coach featured on Conversations with Par
Author
Episode: 291: How Well You Play and How Well You Score Are Not the Same Thing - Peter Melton
Chia Chou
Master pianist and pianist-turned-coach applying audio golf concepts to movement
Audio Golf
Episode: 290: Perfect Mechanics Don’t Matter If Your Tempo is Off - Chia Chou (Master Pianist)
Gary Belsky
New York Times best-selling author and journalist; author of Solo Golf
ESPN (former), Solo Golf (book)
Episode: 287: Gary Belsky - The Mental Game Difference Between Pros and Amateurs
Andreas Kali
Golf coach and author; founder of Andreas Kali Golf
Andreas Kali Golf
Episode: 286: Andreas Kali - Embracing Discomfort, Exposing False Practice, and Earning Real Confidence
Jeff Troesch
Mental performance coach focusing on golf
Private practice / author of a book on high-performance psychology in golf
Episode: 284: Jeff Troesch - Great Golf Requires Imbalance, Confidence is Overrated, and How to Think Like a Better Golfer
Matt Young
Performance coach and golf mental skills expert
MattYoungLC
Episode: 283: Matt Young - Why Your Golf Game Spirals (and How to Regain Control)
Rye Stinson
Johns Hopkins Golf Rehabilitation and Performance Program clinician, golf performance and rehab expert
Johns Hopkins University
Episode: 282: Rye Stinson - How to Be Great At Golf, Successful at Work, and Avoid/Navigate Injury
John Dunigan
Golf coach and educator focused on motor-learning and mental performance
The Mental Golf Show / Practice Coach app / Skilled Coaching Alliance
Episode: 280: John Dunigan - You Care Too Much About Your Golf Swing
Alex Fortey
Golf coach and YouTuber known for his straightforward approach to golf instruction.
The Art of Simple Golf
Episode: 277: Alex Fortey - Why Do We Make Golf So Complicated?

Host

Josh Nichols
Host of The Mental Golf Show

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 419 ratings
  • Cut 3 strokes already

    I’ve always been a talented golfer but the mental game has never been on my radar. Josh has helped me with acceptance and I’m finally playing calm boring golf again.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ke123!
    United Statesa month ago
  • Get to the point

    A lot of talk for very little content

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    poiuugh
    Australiaa month ago
  • Brilliant resource for those learning (and unlearning!) mental aspects of the game

    The Mental Golf Show is a superb anthology of podcasts covering a wide variety of topics, all contributing to broadening your knowledge of the mental aspects of golf (and beyond). I’ve been lucky enough to spend time 1:1 with Josh, and his authenticity, enthusiasm and knowledge shine through every one of his podcasts. Some of them have led me to voyages of discovery of content and themes that I’d never have anticipated, and I enjoy the wide range of topics covered.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Pshaw1976
    United Kingdom5 months ago
  • Level Up Your Game, Master Your Life

    I’m long overdue for writing a review for Josh’s TMGS Pod as I’ve listened to most episodes released in the past year or so, most recently the 2025.10.21 release with Dr. Doug Tataryn touching on world views and core feelings.

    At some point in this episode, after Dr. Doug had attempted to identify an early pod guest Josh had had on that I had also resonated with, I paused, took a step back and asked myself… how is my life different because of this podcast? I have to reiterate, most of these ar... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Dadderall_42mg
    United States7 months ago
  • Josh has great info

    I follow a couple other podcasts where Josh has been interviewed. Always calm and easy to listen to his voice. When I found out about this podcast I subscribed right away. Never disappoints.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SCRuiz
    United Statesa year ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Audience values authenticity, depth, and practical takeaways across episodes.
A segment of listeners praise the show for broadening understanding of mental aspects beyond swing technique.
Listeners appreciate actionable mental-game insights and guest expertise.
Some feedback notes very frequent ads can be distracting.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#19
United States/Sports/Golf
Apple Podcasts
#18
Canada/Sports/Golf
Apple Podcasts
#29
United Kingdom/Sports/Golf
Apple Podcasts
#10
Italy/Sports/Golf
Apple Podcasts
#11
France/Sports/Golf
Apple Podcasts
#19
Australia/Sports/Golf

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

290: Perfect Mechanics Don’t Matter If Your Tempo is Off - Chia Chou (Master Pianist)
Q: What did you do to distill seven weeks of practice into 10 minutes?
By identifying the exact movement block and reverse-engineering a minimal, targeted adjustment using sound to cue the correct motion, rather than endlessly repeating unproductive practice, thus dramatically shortening the learning curve.
288: Matt Myers - Become a Better Golfer One Pushup at a Time (Q2 2026 Check-in)
Q: What is the role of AI in coaching versus doing it for you?
AI can organize and optimize plans but cannot replace real-time human coaching, accountability, and the motivational benefit of working with someone who truly understands golf and how to apply the plan to you.
287: Gary Belsky - The Mental Game Difference Between Pros and Amateurs
Q: How did your personal growth in golf happen retroactively, and what did you figure out as you looked back?
Acceptance of mistakes and being totally present were the key to improvement; recognizing the brain's capacity to overthink and learning to quiet it opened up better performance.
284: Jeff Troesch - Great Golf Requires Imbalance, Confidence is Overrated, and How to Think Like a Better Golfer
Q: Why do you believe balance is not feasible for elite athletes, and how should listeners reinterpret balance in their own training?
Balance is context-dependent; elite athletes often sacrifice certain life legs to pursue mastery. Listeners should view balance as a flexible, ongoing calibration between focus and other life domains, rather than a fixed equal distribution, and emphasize self-awareness to know what to sacrifice when necessary.
282: Rye Stinson - How to Be Great At Golf, Successful at Work, and Avoid/Navigate Injury
Q: What is your take on engaging with pre-emptive care and building a support system around golf performance?
Rye emphasizes surrounding yourself with knowledgeable professionals, maintaining adaptive capacity, and seeking holistic care that integrates rehab with performance coaching to keep progressing.

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The show centers on the mental side of golf, exploring how top performers translate potential into results under real conditions. Episodes typically blend psychology, coaching, and tactical routines—often featuring guests who coach, rehabilitate, or study performance to reveal practical methods for pressure, focus, and consistent scoring. Notable strengths include a practical, psychology-forward approach, guest expertise from high-level coaches and researchers, and a willingness to connect on-course performance to everyday routines. Listeners can expect actionable frameworks, relatable storytelling, and recurring focus on mindset, practice design, and embodiment of performance under pressure.

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1. The Sweet Spot - Golf Podcast
2. Wicked Smart Golf
3. golf SMARTER
4. The Par Train - Helping Frustrated Golfers #EnjoyTheRide
5. Golf IQ

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Recent guests on The Mental Golf Show include:

1. Peter Melton
2. Chia Chou
3. Gary Belsky
4. Andreas Kali
5. Jeff Troesch
6. Matt Young
7. Rye Stinson
8. John Dunigan

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