
Positive Golf Mindset
By Matthew Stilwell


Episode 2 - I focused on putting for 2 weeks did it actually help?đď¸đ¤âł
Episode 2 - I focused on putting for 2 weeks did it actually help?đď¸đ¤âł
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 at this game.
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 youâll notice this isnât 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.âłđđŞ

Episode 1 - Where i'm at and my Golf goal for 2026âłđď¸
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 that are holding you back, setting you on the path to playing better golf and living a happier, more fulfilled life. AND youâll notice this isnât 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.âłđđŞ

EP#50 The Pre-Shot Routine â building rituals for consistencyâłđ§ đď¸
EP#50 The Pre-Shot Routine â building rituals for consistencyâłđ§ đď¸Consistency in golf doesnât come from perfect swingsâŚIt comes from repeatable rituals. In this episode, we explore how a simple, reliable pre-shot routine can:
âł Calm nerves under pressure
đ§ Improve focus and decision-making
đŻ Build confidence shot after shot
đ Create consistency you can trust
If you want to stop guessing and start committing, this episode will help you build a routine that works when it matters most.Your routine shapes your confidence. Your confidence shapes your golf.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 youâll notice this isnât 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.âłđđŞ

EP#49 Starting Strong â Building a Resilient Golf Mindset for 2026âłđ§ đď¸
EP#49 Starting Strong â Building a Resilient Golf Mindset for 2026 âłđ§ đď¸January brings excitement⌠and pressure. Many golfers set big outcome goals, only to feel frustrated by February.
This episode offers a different approach â one that actually lasts.Inside youâll hear:
đš Why identity-based goals outperform score-based goals đš The 3 January mindset traps that quietly sabotage golfers đš How small, sticky habits build lasting confidence
đš A guided identity exercise to shape your 2026 persona
đš A 30-Day Confidence Challenge to start the year with momentum.
If youâre looking to build resilience, clarity, and confidence across the entire season, this episode is your foundation.Start strong. Stay strong.
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 youâll notice this isnât 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.âłđđŞ

EP#48 The End-of-Year Review & Winter Golf Specialâłđď¸ââď¸âď¸
EP#48 The End-of-Year Review & Winter Golf Specialâłđď¸ââď¸âď¸
As the season wraps up, many golfers focus only on the shots they wish theyâd taken back. But real progress starts with reflection â not criticism.
In this new episode, we explore:Â
đš The small wins you probably missed this yearÂ
đš The mindset breakthroughs that mattered mostÂ
đš Why winter golf is a secret weapon, not a setbackÂ
đš How to build your 2026 golf identity with confidence and clarity
Winter isnât downtime. Itâs development time. A chance to strengthen your routines, your focus, and your belief in the golfer you're becoming.
If youâre ready to turn the off-season into your biggest advantage, tune in now.
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 youâll notice this isnât 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.âłđđŞ

EP#47 The Inner Compass: Trusting your gut in golf and lifeâłđ§ đď¸
EP#47 The Inner Compass: Trusting your gut in golf and lifeâłđ§ đď¸
Every round of golfâand every chapter of lifeâcomes down to choices. Sometimes logic helps⌠but often, itâs your gut instinct that knows the way.
In this weekâs episode of the Positive Golf Mindset Podcast, we dive into the power of intuition: â How to recognize your gut feelings on the course â Why overthinking can sabotage both shots and life decisions â Ways to strengthen and trust your inner compass for more confident choices
Your intuition is more than a hunchâitâs a skill, a strength, and a guide. Learn how to use it both on the fairways and in lifeâs biggest moments.
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 youâll notice this isnât 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.âłđđŞ

EP#46 The Discipline to Grow: how consistency shapes your gameâand your life âłđ§ đď¸
EP#46 The Discipline to Grow: how consistency shapes your gameâand your life âłđ§ đď¸
Success in golfâand in lifeâisnât about a single great shot or one big moment.
Itâs 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 slowâthis is how growth happens.
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 youâll notice this isnât 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.âłđđŞ

EP#45 Clicking back into gear: The mental reset you need on the course (and in life)âłđ§ đď¸
EP#45 Clicking back into gear: The mental reset you need on the course (and in life) âłđ§ đď¸
âłď¸ Ever had your round fall apart after one bad hole? Or maybe in lifeâyou hit a setback and suddenly everything feels off track?
This week on The Positive Golf Mindset Podcast, weâre talking about how to click back into gear when things go wrongâon the course and beyond.
đ§ In this episode youâll learn:â A simple 30-second reset routine to regain focusâ How to let go of mistakes (and stop carrying them to the next shot)â Why one breath, one thought, and one choice can change everything
Remember: youâre never stuckâyouâre always just one reset away.
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 youâll notice this isnât 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.âłđđŞ

EP#44 Fight, flight or fairway: understanding nervousness and playing with confidence
EP#44 Fight, flight or fairway: understanding nervousness and playing with confidenceâłđď¸ââď¸đď¸
Ever felt your heart racing before a big tee shot? Palms sweaty over a short putt? You're not aloneâand 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 importantlyâhow to stay grounded when the pressure is on. đĽ
đ§ Learn practical strategies to: â
Turn nerves into focus â
Calm your body and sharpen your mind â
Embrace pressure as part of the process
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 youâll notice this isnât 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.âłđđŞ

EP#43 Realistic Expectations: the key to lasting joy in golf and lifeâłđď¸ââď¸đď¸
EP#43 Realistic Expectations: the key to lasting joy in golf and lifeâłđď¸ââď¸đď¸
Striving for perfection can wear you downâon 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. đŻ
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 youâll notice this isnât 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.âłđđŞ

EP#42 From HOT start to cool finish: Staying mentally strong for 18 holes
EP#42 From HOT start to cool finish: Staying mentally strong for 18 holes đĽâď¸âłđď¸ââď¸đď¸
đĽ You crushed the front nine... but the back nine? Not so much. Why does that happen â and more importantly, how can you stop it from happening again? đ§ âł
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 â and the mental strategies you need to stay strong for all 18 holes.
If youâve ever felt the momentum slip away mid-round, this oneâs for you. Letâs turn that fast start into a full-round success! đŻ
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 youâll notice this isnât 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.âłđđŞ

EP#41 Decisions & Risk: the mind game of Golf and life
EP#41 Decisions & Risk: the mind game of Golf and lifeâłđď¸ââď¸đď¸
Every shot you take is a decision. Every risk you weigh on the course mirrors the choices we make in life. đŻ
In this episode of The Positive Golf Mindset Podcast, we explore the powerful connection between decision-making and risk assessment â and how learning to make smart choices under pressure on the golf course can help you build confidence, clarity, and calm in your everyday life.
Are you playing it safe⌠or playing to grow? đĽ
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 youâll notice this isnât 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.âłđđŞ

EP#40 Your Inner Caddie - The power of positive self-talk
EP#40 Your Inner Caddie - The power of positive self-talkâłđď¸ââď¸đď¸
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, weâre 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 â both on the course and in everyday life.
Whether youâre facing a tough shot or a tough day, the words you choose internally can be your biggest advantage. đđŹ
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 youâll notice this isnât 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.âłđđŞ

EP#39 How our problem solving styles shape our life and our golf
EP#39 How our problem solving styles shape our life and our golfâłđď¸ââď¸đď¸
In todayâs episode weâre 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 youâre like on the course thereâs a very solid chance this is also how you behave off it.Â
So letâs dive into how everyone is different when it comes to solving problemsâand why understanding your own approach can help you improve both on and off the course.
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 youâll notice this isnât 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.âłđđŞ
đâ â â â â â â â â â â â â Click hereâ â â â â â â â â â â â â to book yourâ â â FREE mini discovery call with me.â â â Â
Why not download a FREE copy of myâ â â Goal Setting Workbook hereâ â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â đđ
My drive comes from a desire to see you achieve your targets and smash through your mental challenges to shoot lower scores and perform at your best. I love coaching and I love golf and youâll find that my supportive, friendly and encouraging approach will bring out the best in you.
So thank you for downloading this episode and taking a listen, I would love to hear from you so if you have any comments or questions youâd like me to answer you can email me at â â â â â â â â â â â â â â mattstilwellcoaching@gmail.comâ â â â â â â â â â â â â â or you can visit all my socials by clicking the relevant links.

EP#38 Turning setbacks into comebacks: lessons from failure in golf and life
EP#38 Turning setbacks into comebacks: lessons from failure in golf and lifeâłđď¸ââď¸đď¸
In todayâs episode weâre 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? Letâs explore how we can start seeing failure as a stepping stone to success rather than a roadblock.
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 youâll notice this isnât 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.âłđđŞ
đâ â â â â â â â â â â â â Click hereâ â â â â â â â â â â â â to book yourâ â â FREE mini discovery call with me.â â â Â
Why not download a FREE copy of myâ â â Goal Setting Workbook hereâ â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â đđ
My drive comes from a desire to see you achieve your targets and smash through your mental challenges to shoot lower scores and perform at your best. I love coaching and I love golf and youâll find that my supportive, friendly and encouraging approach will bring out the best in you.
So thank you for downloading this episode and taking a listen, I would love to hear from you so if you have any comments or questions youâd like me to answer you can email me at â â â â â â â â â â â â â â mattstilwellcoaching@gmail.comâ â â â â â â â â â â â â â or you can visit all my socials by clicking the relevant links.

EP#37 Managing negative emotions on the golf course and in life
EP#37 Managing negative emotions on the golf course and in lifeâłđď¸ââď¸đď¸
Today we talk about managing our emotions. Whether itâs 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 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 youâll notice this isnât 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.âłđđŞ
đâ â â â â â â â â â â â â Click hereâ â â â â â â â â â â â â to book yourâ â FREE mini discovery call with me.â â Â
Why not download a FREE copy of myâ â Goal Setting Workbook hereâ â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â đđ
My drive comes from a desire to see you achieve your targets and smash through your mental challenges to shoot lower scores and perform at your best. I love coaching and I love golf and youâll find that my supportive, friendly and encouraging approach will bring out the best in you.
So thank you for downloading this episode and taking a listen, I would love to hear from you so if you have any comments or questions youâd like me to answer you can email me at â â â â â â â â â â â â â â mattstilwellcoaching@gmail.comâ â â â â â â â â â â â â â or you can visit all my socials by clicking the relevant links.

EP#36 Off-season, on point: Keeping your Golf mind healthy in Winter
EP#36 Off-season, on point: Keeping your Golf mind healthy in Winterâłđď¸ââď¸đď¸
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 opportunity for reflection, growth and creativity if we approach it with the right mindset.
So letâs take a look at how course closures can impact our mental health and what we can do to stay connected to the game we love.
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 youâll notice this isnât 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.âłđđŞ
The Mental Game of Golf Summit â â Grab your ticket hereâ
đâ â â â â â â â â â â â â Click hereâ â â â â â â â â â â â â to book yourâ FREE mini discovery call with me.â Â
Why not download a FREE copy of myâ Goal Setting Workbook hereâ â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â đđ
My drive comes from a desire to see you achieve your targets and smash through your mental challenges to shoot lower scores and perform at your best. I love coaching and I love golf and youâll find that my supportive, friendly and encouraging approach will bring out the best in you.
So thank you for downloading this episode and taking a listen, I would love to hear from you so if you have any comments or questions youâd like me to answer you can email me at â â â â â â â â â â â â â â mattstilwellcoaching@gmail.comâ â â â â â â â â â â â â â or you can visit all my socials by clicking the relevant links.

EP#35 The Provisional ball syndrome: embracing âwhat will be, will be"
EP#35 The Provisional ball syndrome: embracing âwhat will be, will be"âłđď¸ââď¸đď¸
So today, weâre 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.
Letâs dive into Episode 35 - The Provisional Ball syndrome: embracing what will be will be
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 youâll notice this isnât 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.âłđđŞ
The Mental Game of Golf Summit â Grab your ticket here
đâ â â â â â â â â â â â â Click hereâ â â â â â â â â â â â â to book your FREE mini discovery call with me.Â
Why not download a FREE copy of my Goal Setting Workbook hereâ â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â đđ
My drive comes from a desire to see you achieve your targets and smash through your mental challenges to shoot lower scores and perform at your best. I love coaching and I love golf and youâll find that my supportive, friendly and encouraging approach will bring out the best in you.
So thank you for downloading this episode and taking a listen, I would love to hear from you so if you have any comments or questions youâd like me to answer you can email me at â â â â â â â â â â â â â â mattstilwellcoaching@gmail.comâ â â â â â â â â â â â â â or you can visit all my socials by clicking the relevant links.

EP#34 Trust the process: Let go of outcomes for true success
EP#34 Trust the process: Let go of outcomes for true success âłđď¸ââď¸đď¸
Today weâre 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.
Letâs dive into Episode 34 - Trust the process: Let go of outcomes for true success
đâ â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â Click hereâ â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â to book your FREE mini session with me.
Playing better golf and performing better in your life doesn't necessarily mean just trying harder. The key to unlocking your full potential could well be in your planning, your strategy and then your execution. Just trying harder at something doesn't always improve your performance, so start thinking differently about how you can get to effortless performance. Take a listen and start your journey to playing better golf and living a happier life.
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 youâll notice this isnât 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.âłđđŞ
If you would like to learn more, visit â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â my websiteâ â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â Â
Why not download a FREE copy of my Goal Setting Workbook here â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â Goal Setting Workbookâ â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â Â
My drive comes from a desire to see you achieve your targets and smash through your mental challenges to shoot lower scores and perform at your best. I love coaching and I love golf and youâll find that my supportive, friendly and encouraging approach will bring out the best in you.
So thank you for downloading this episode and taking a listen, I would love to hear from you so if you have any comments or questions youâd like me to answer you can email me at â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â mattstilwellcoaching@gmail.comâ â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â or you can visit all my socials by clicking the relevant links.

EP#33 The Patience Game: Mastering the art of timing in golf and life
EP#33 The Patience Game: Mastering the art of timing in golf and life âłđď¸ââď¸đď¸
Today, weâre diving into a topic thatâs 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.
Letâs dive into Episode 33 - The Patience Game: Mastering the art of timing in golf and life
đâ â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â Click hereâ â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â to book your FREE mini session with me.
Playing better golf and performing better in your life doesn't necessarily mean just trying harder. The key to unlocking your full potential could well be in your planning, your strategy and then your execution. Just trying harder at something doesn't always improve your performance, so start thinking differently about how you can get to effortless performance. Take a listen and start your journey to playing better golf and living a happier life.
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 youâll notice this isnât 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.âłđđŞ
If you would like to learn more, visit â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â my websiteâ â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â Â
Why not download a FREE copy of my Goal Setting Workbook here â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â Goal Setting Workbookâ â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â Â
My drive comes from a desire to see you achieve your targets and smash through your mental challenges to shoot lower scores and perform at your best. I love coaching and I love golf and youâll find that my supportive, friendly and encouraging approach will bring out the best in you.
So thank you for downloading this episode and taking a listen, I would love to hear from you so if you have any comments or questions youâd like me to answer you can email me at â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â mattstilwellcoaching@gmail.comâ â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â or you can visit all my socials by clicking the relevant links.

EP#32 From fear to focus: Winning the mental game in golf and beyond
EP#32 From fear to focus: Winning the mental game in golf and beyond âłđď¸ââď¸đď¸
Today, weâre diving into yet another crucial topic that can not only improve your golf game but also transform your life â and itâs the challenge of putting our energy and focus onto the things that we want, instead of focusing our efforts on the things that we donât want.Â
We see patterns of negative focus in all walks of life including on the golf course. So today weâre going to talk about why this can be so damaging and how we can reframe our words and our thoughts into something that will more positively impact our lives and help to generate a much better outcome.
Letâs dive into Episode 32- From fear to focus: Winning the mental game in golf and beyond
đâ â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â Click hereâ â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â to book your FREE mini session with me.
Playing better golf and performing better in your life doesn't necessarily mean just trying harder. The key to unlocking your full potential could well be in your planning, your strategy and then your execution. Just trying harder at something doesn't always improve your performance, so start thinking differently about how you can get to effortless performance. Take a listen and start your journey to playing better golf and living a happier life.
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 youâll notice this isnât 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.âłđđŞ
If you would like to learn more, visit â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â my websiteâ â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â Â
Why not download a FREE copy of my Goal Setting Workbook here â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â Goal Setting Workbookâ â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â Â
My drive comes from a desire to see you achieve your targets and smash through your mental challenges to shoot lower scores and perform at your best. I love coaching and I love golf and youâll find that my supportive, friendly and encouraging approach will bring out the best in you.
So thank you for downloading this episode and taking a listen, I would love to hear from you so if you have any comments or questions youâd like me to answer you can email me at â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â mattstilwellcoaching@gmail.comâ â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â or you can visit all my socials by clicking the relevant links.

EP#31 Plan, play, and let go: Mastering this balancing act in golf and life
EP#31 Plan, play, and let go: Mastering this balancing act in golf and lifeâłđď¸ââď¸đď¸
In todayâs episode, we're diving into a topic that resonates both on and off the golf course and itâs the balance between planning for success and the art of letting go.
We all know the old saying âFailing to plan, is planning to fail.â We also know that there are lots of things that we canât control or plan for. How do we know when to plan and what to plan for and how do we know when to just let go? How do we balance these ideas out to allow us to perform on the golf course and achieve success in our lives?
Letâs dive into Episode 31- Plan, play and let go: Mastering this balancing act in golf and lifeÂ
đâ â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â Click hereâ â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â to book your FREE mini session with me.
Playing better golf and performing better in your life doesn't necessarily mean just trying harder. The key to unlocking your full potential could well be in your planning, your strategy and then your execution. Just trying harder at something doesn't always improve your performance, so start thinking differently about how you can get to effortless performance. Take a listen and start your journey to playing better golf and living a happier life.
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 youâll notice this isnât 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.âłđđŞ
If you would like to learn more, visit â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â my websiteâ â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â Â
Why not download a FREE copy of my Goal Setting Workbook here â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â Goal Setting Workbookâ â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â Â
My drive comes from a desire to see you achieve your targets and smash through your mental challenges to shoot lower scores and perform at your best. I love coaching and I love golf and youâll find that my supportive, friendly and encouraging approach will bring out the best in you.
So thank you for downloading this episode and taking a listen, I would love to hear from you so if you have any comments or questions youâd like me to answer you can email me at â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â mattstilwellcoaching@gmail.comâ â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â or you can visit all my socials by clicking the relevant links.

EP#30 Get unstuck and harness the Scratch Golfers Mindset; with Paul Salter
EP#30 Get unstuck and harness the Scratch Golfers Mindset; with Paul Salterâłđď¸ââď¸đď¸
Iâm 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 hypnosis and powerful subconscious reprogramming techniques to help people dismantle the destructive mindset programs keeping them stuck in a life of mediocrity so they can unlock their full potential. He primarily works with business owners, coaches, c-suite executives, entrepreneurs, aspiring and professional golfers, and professional poker players.
He's also the host of the Scratch Golfer's Mindset, where he focuses his coaching through the lens of helping golfers overcome the mental and emotional hazards of their minds so they can shoot lower scores more consistently (and have fun doing so) and details his journey to becoming a scratch golfer.Â
Paul has launched a fantastic weekly newsletter entitled More Pars Than Bogeys. Â
You can also engage with Paul on all the socials
LinkedIn - Paul Salter Coaching
Instagram - @paulsaltercoaching
Twitter - @paulsaltercoach
Thank you for being a guest Paul - it was a blast!
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Playing better golf and performing better in your life doesn't necessarily mean just trying harder. The key to unlocking your full potential could well be in your planning, your strategy and then your execution. Just trying harder at something doesn't always improve your performance, so start thinking differently about how you can get to effortless performance. Take a listen and start your journey to playing better golf and living a happier life.
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 youâll notice this isnât 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.âłđđŞ
If you would like to learn more, visit â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â my websiteâ â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â Â
Why not download a FREE copy of my Goal Setting Workbook here â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â Goal Setting Workbookâ â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â Â
My drive comes from a desire to see you achieve your targets and smash through your mental challenges to shoot lower scores and perform at your best. I love coaching and I love golf and youâll find that my supportive, friendly and encouraging approach will bring out the best in you.
So thank you for downloading this episode and taking a listen, I would love to hear from you so if you have any comments or questions youâd like me to answer you can email me at â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â mattstilwellcoaching@gmail.comâ â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â or you can visit all my socials by clicking the relevant links.

EP#29 Stats for success: decoding the numbers in golf and life
EP#29 Stats for success: decoding the numbers in golf and lifeâłđď¸ââď¸đď¸
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:
Average Greens in Regulation per 18 holes
Scratch golfer 11.2
Single figure 8.3
15 handicap 4.1
20 handicap 2.9
Par 3 scoring AverageÂ
Scratch golfer 3.2
Single figure 3.4
15 handicap 3.8
20 handicap 4.1
Average missed approach shots from 150 yards
Scratch golfer
Miss long - 12.5 % / Miss short - 20.6%
Single figure
Miss long - 13.6% / Miss short - 29.4%
15 handicap
Miss long - 17.2% / Miss short - 42.8%
20 handicap
Miss long - 16.2% / Miss short - 49.7%
Average short game approaches and their proximities to the pin
Scratch golfer
20 yards away - 7 and a half feet
20-40 yards away - 14 feet
Single figure
20 yards away - 9 feet
20-40 yards away - 17 feet
15 Handicap
20 yards away - 11 feet
20-40 yards away - 23 feet
20 Handicap
20 yards away - 11 and a half feet
20-40 yards away - 25 feet
Average number of holes played for every 3 putt
Scratch golfer - 39.2 holes
Single figure - 21 holes
15 handicap - 10.5 holes
20 handicap - 8.2 holes
% of missed putts from 5 feet or more
Scratch golfer
Miss long - 57% / Miss short - 43%
Single figure Miss long - 48% / Miss short - 52%
15 handicap Miss long - 42% / Miss short - 58%
20 handicap
Miss long - 41% / Miss short - 59%
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Playing better golf and performing better in your life doesn't necessarily mean just trying harder. The key to unlocking your full potential could well be in your planning, your strategy and then your execution. Just trying harder at something doesn't always improve your performance, so start thinking differently about how you can get to effortless performance. Take a listen and start your journey to playing better golf and living a happier life.
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 youâll notice this isnât 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.âłđđŞ
If you would like to learn more, visit â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â my websiteâ â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â Â
Why not download a FREE copy of my Goal Setting Workbook here â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â Goal Setting Workbookâ â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â Â
My drive comes from a desire to see you achieve your targets and smash through your mental challenges to shoot lower scores and perform at your best. I love coaching and I love golf and youâll find that my supportive, friendly and encouraging approach will bring out the best in you.
So thank you for downloading this episode and taking a listen, I would love to hear from you so if you have any comments or questions youâd like me to answer you can email me at â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â mattstilwellcoaching@gmail.comâ â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â or you can visit all my socials by clicking the relevant links.

EP#28 How the Masters do it - reflections from the very best
EP#28 How the Masters do it: reflections from the very bestâłđď¸ââď¸đď¸
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 yearâs champion, Scottie Scheffler, approach the biggest mental challenges and what can we all learn from him?
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Playing better golf and performing better in your life doesn't necessarily mean just trying harder. The key to unlocking your full potential could well be in your planning, your strategy and then your execution. Just trying harder at something doesn't always improve your performance, so start thinking differently about how you can get to effortless performance. Take a listen and start your journey to playing better golf and living a happier life.
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 youâll notice this isnât 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.âłđđŞ
If you would like to learn more, visit â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â my websiteâ â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â Â
Why not download a FREE copy of my Goal Setting Workbook here â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â Goal Setting Workbookâ â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â Â
My drive comes from a desire to see you achieve your targets and smash through your mental challenges to shoot lower scores and perform at your best. I love coaching and I love golf and youâll find that my supportive, friendly and encouraging approach will bring out the best in you.
So thank you for downloading this episode and taking a listen, I would love to hear from you so if you have any comments or questions youâd like me to answer you can email me at â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â mattstilwellcoaching@gmail.comâ â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â or you can visit all my socials by clicking the relevant links.

EP#27 Embracing Imperfection: A journey of self-acceptance and growth
EP#27 Embracing Imperfection: A journey of self-acceptance and growth
In todayâs episode, we are starting an epic journey of self acceptance and growth and itâs such an easy thing to do that so many people donât. Accept who you are, including all your flaws and imperfections - AND THEN your improvement can really begin.
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Playing better golf and performing better in your life doesn't necessarily mean just trying harder. The key to unlocking your full potential could well be in your planning, your strategy and then your execution. Just trying harder at something doesn't always improve your performance, so start thinking differently about how you can get to effortless performance. Take a listen and start your journey to playing better golf and living a happier life.
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 youâll notice this isnât 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.âłđđŞ
If you would like to learn more, visit â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â my websiteâ â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â Â
Why not download a FREE copy of my Goal Setting Workbook here â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â Goal Setting Workbookâ â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â Â
My drive comes from a desire to see you achieve your targets and smash through your mental challenges to shoot lower scores and perform at your best. I love coaching and I love golf and youâll find that my supportive, friendly and encouraging approach will bring out the best in you.
So thank you for downloading this episode and taking a listen, I would love to hear from you so if you have any comments or questions youâd like me to answer you can email me at â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â mattstilwellcoaching@gmail.comâ â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â or you can visit all my socials by clicking the relevant links.

EP#26 Mastering the art of letting go
EP#26 Mastering the art of letting gođď¸đ
In today's episode, we talk about how to master the art of letting go in your life and on the golf course. It's a door to happiness and performing at your best
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Playing better golf and performing better in your life doesn't necessarily mean just trying harder. The key to unlocking your full potential could well be in your planning, your strategy and then your execution. Just trying harder at something doesn't always improve your performance, so start thinking differently about how you can get to effortless performance. Take a listen and start your journey to playing better golf and living a happier life.
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 youâll notice this isnât 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.âłđđŞ
If you would like to learn more, visit â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â my websiteâ â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â Â
Why not download a FREE copy of my Goal Setting Workbook here â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â Goal Setting Workbookâ â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â Â
My drive comes from a desire to see you achieve your targets and smash through your mental challenges to shoot lower scores and perform at your best. I love coaching and I love golf and youâll find that my supportive, friendly and encouraging approach will bring out the best in you.
So thank you for downloading this episode and taking a listen, I would love to hear from you so if you have any comments or questions youâd like me to answer you can email me at â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â mattstilwellcoaching@gmail.comâ â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â or you can visit all my socials by clicking the relevant links.

EP#25 Dreaming BIG in 2024 - let's make it happen
Dreaming BIG in 2024 - Let's make it happenđď¸đ
In today's January 2024 opener, we are starting to dream about what could be in 2024. Itâs an opportunity to think about what we really want and how we can put steps in place to make it happen.Â
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Playing better golf and performing better in your life doesn't necessarily mean just trying harder. The key to unlocking your full potential could well be in your planning, your strategy and then your execution. Just trying harder at something doesn't always improve your performance, so start thinking differently about how you can get to effortless performance. Take a listen and start your journey to playing better golf and living a happier life.
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 youâll notice this isnât 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.âłđđŞ
If you would like to learn more, visit â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â my websiteâ â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â Â
Why not download a FREE copy of my Goal Setting Workbook here â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â Goal Setting Workbookâ â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â Â
My drive comes from a desire to see you achieve your targets and smash through your mental challenges to shoot lower scores and perform at your best. I love coaching and I love golf and youâll find that my supportive, friendly and encouraging approach will bring out the best in you.
So thank you for downloading this episode and taking a listen, I would love to hear from you so if you have any comments or questions youâd like me to answer you can email me at â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â mattstilwellcoaching@gmail.comâ â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â or you can visit all my socials by clicking the relevant links.

EP#23 Play better not harder; the path to effortless golf and performance
Play better not harder; the path to effortless golf and performanceđď¸đ
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Playing better golf and performing better in your life doesn't necessarily mean just trying harder. The key to unlocking your full potential could well be in your planning, your strategy and then your execution. Just trying harder at something doesn't always improve your performance, so start thinking differently about how you can get to effortless performance. Take a listen and start your journey to playing better golf and living a happier life.
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 youâll notice this isnât 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.âłđđŞ
If you would like to learn more, visit â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â my websiteâ â â â â â â â â â â â â â â Â
Why not download a FREE copy of my Goal Setting Workbook here â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â Goal Setting Workbookâ â â â â â â â â â â â â â â Â
My drive comes from a desire to see you achieve your targets and smash through your mental challenges to shoot lower scores and perform at your best. I love coaching and I love golf and youâll find that my supportive, friendly and encouraging approach will bring out the best in you.
So thank you for downloading this episode and taking a listen, I would love to hear from you so if you have any comments or questions youâd like me to answer you can email me at â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â mattstilwellcoaching@gmail.comâ â â â â â â â â â â â â â â or you can visit all my socials by clicking the relevant links.

EP#24 Reflecting on 2023: A journey of learning, challenges and wins
Reflecting on the year 2023; It's been a journey of constant learning, navigating challenges and even getting the odd winđď¸âłđĽ
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In todayâs episode weâre taking a moment to reflect on the highs, the lows and everything in between that made up my journey in 2023. Whether itâs golf, business or life, weâre delving into the biggest challenges, learning points, wins and otherwise from 2023.
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 youâll notice this isnât 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.âłđđŞ
If you would like to learn more, visit â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â my websiteâ â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â Â
Why not download a FREE copy of my Goal Setting Workbook here â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â Goal Setting Workbookâ â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â Â
My drive comes from a desire to see you achieve your targets and smash through your mental challenges to shoot lower scores and perform at your best. I love coaching and I love golf and youâll find that my supportive, friendly and encouraging approach will bring out the best in you.
So thank you for downloading this episode and taking a listen, I would love to hear from you so if you have any comments or questions youâd like me to answer you can email me at â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â mattstilwellcoaching@gmail.comâ â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â or you can visit all my socials by clicking the relevant links.

EP#22 Practice perfect: making drives on the range count on the course
Practice perfect: making drives on the range count on the courseâłđď¸
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Are you someone who seems to be able to practise really well, but struggle to transfer that quality to the golf course? Jack Nicklaus said he always practised as he intended to play and this might be the key to success. We've all experienced those moments when you're striping balls on the range, only to find your game unravelling on the course. But fear not, Iâm here to bridge that gap and help you unlock the hidden potential within your practice sessions.
So take a listen and start your journey to playing better golf and living a happier life.
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 youâll notice this isnât 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.âłđđŞ
If you would like to learn more, visit â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â my websiteâ â â â â â â â â â â â â â â Â
Why not download a FREE copy of my Goal Setting Workbook here â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â Goal Setting Workbookâ â â â â â â â â â â â â â â Â
My drive comes from a desire to see you achieve your targets and smash through your mental challenges to shoot lower scores and perform at your best. I love coaching and I love golf and youâll find that my supportive, friendly and encouraging approach will bring out the best in you.
So thank you for downloading this episode and taking a listen, I would love to hear from you so if you have any comments or questions youâd like me to answer you can email me at â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â mattstilwellcoaching@gmail.comâ â â â â â â â â â â â â â â or you can visit all my socials by clicking the relevant links.

EP#21 What to do in an emergency; when sh*t hits the fan and you lose your mind
What to do in an emergency; when sh*t hits the fan and you lose your mind
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Just when you think you're in control of your game or your life, it throws you a curveball - a shanked shot, a missed putt. It's in these moments of adversity, when the proverbial "stuff" hits the fan, that your mental game truly shines. So take a listen and start your journey to playing better golf and living a happier life.
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 youâll notice this isnât 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.âłđđŞ
If you would like to learn more, visit â â â â â â â â â â â â â â my websiteâ â â â â â â â â â â â â â Â
Why not download a FREE copy of my Goal Setting Workbook here â â â â â â â â â â â â â â Goal Setting Workbookâ â â â â â â â â â â â â â Â
My drive comes from a desire to see you achieve your targets and smash through your mental challenges to shoot lower scores and perform at your best. I love coaching and I love golf and youâll find that my supportive, friendly and encouraging approach will bring out the best in you.
So thank you for downloading this episode and taking a listen, I would love to hear from you so if you have any comments or questions youâd like me to answer you can email me at â â â â â â â â â â â â â â mattstilwellcoaching@gmail.comâ â â â â â â â â â â â â â or you can visit all my socials by clicking the relevant links.

EP#20 From Greenside to glory; elevating your short game mindset
From Greenside to glory; elevating your short game mindset
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In this episode, we're going "From Greenside to Glory," putting our focus squarely on the often underestimated but absolutely essential components of the short game: chipping and putting. It's a realm where champions are made and where the mental game truly shines. So take a listen and start your journey to playing better golf and living a happier life.
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 youâll notice this isnât 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.âłđđŞ
If you would like to learn more, visit â â â â â â â â â â â â â my websiteâ â â â â â â â â â â â â Â
Why not download a FREE copy of my Goal Setting Workbook here â â â â â â â â â â â â â Goal Setting Workbookâ â â â â â â â â â â â â Â
My drive comes from a desire to see you achieve your targets and smash through your mental challenges to shoot lower scores and perform at your best. I love coaching and I love golf and youâll find that my supportive, friendly and encouraging approach will bring out the best in you.
So thank you for downloading this episode and taking a listen, I would love to hear from you so if you have any comments or questions youâd like me to answer you can email me at â â â â â â â â â â â â â mattstilwellcoaching@gmail.comâ â â â â â â â â â â â â or you can visit all my socials by clicking the relevant links.

EP#19 Happiness matters, so happy International Podcast Day!đ¤Š
Happiness matters, so have a very happy International Podcast Day!
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To commemorate International Podcast Day (Saturday 30th September) this episode explores why happiness matters in life and in golf and how we can bolster our resilience, silence the ego and just be a bit happier! So take a listen and start your journey to playing better golf and living a happier life.
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 youâll notice this isnât 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.âłđđŞ
If you would like to learn more, visit â â â â â â â â â â â â my websiteâ â â â â â â â â â â â Â
Why not download a FREE copy of my Goal Setting Workbook here â â â â â â â â â â â â Goal Setting Workbookâ â â â â â â â â â â â Â
My drive comes from a desire to see you achieve your targets and smash through your mental challenges to shoot lower scores and perform at your best. I love coaching and I love golf and youâll find that my supportive, friendly and encouraging approach will bring out the best in you.
So thank you for downloading this episode and taking a listen, I would love to hear from you so if you have any comments or questions youâd like me to answer you can email me at â â â â â â â â â â â â mattstilwellcoaching@gmail.comâ â â â â â â â â â â â or you can visit all my socials by clicking the relevant links.

EP #18 A story from my game; there's always room to grow!
A story from my game; there's always room to grow
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This episode explores the lessons I learnt from a recent competitive round of golf I played. I give you an insight into how my own mind works on the course and will hopefully leave you with some things to consider for your own game and your own life.Â
So take a listen and start your journey to playing better golf and living a happier life.
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 youâll notice this isnât 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.âłđđŞ
If you would like to learn more, visit â â â â â â â â â â â my websiteâ â â â â â â â â â â Â
Why not download a FREE copy of my Goal Setting Workbook here â â â â â â â â â â â Goal Setting Workbookâ â â â â â â â â â â Â
My drive comes from a desire to see you achieve your targets and smash through your mental challenges to shoot lower scores and perform at your best. I love coaching and I love golf and youâll find that my supportive, friendly and encouraging approach will bring out the best in you.
So thank you for downloading this episode and taking a listen, I would love to hear from you so if you have any comments or questions youâd like me to answer you can email me at â â â â â â â â â â â mattstilwellcoaching@gmail.comâ â â â â â â â â â â or you can visit all my socials by clicking the relevant links.

EP #17 Stop the blame game; accept outcomes without judgement
Stop the blame game; accept outcomes without judgement
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The pursuit of perfection might sound great on paper but itâs a road to nowhere. Instead we need to build a growth mindset that craves continuous improvement and accepts outcomes without judgement. Take responsibility and stop the blame game today!
So take a listen and start your journey to playing better golf and living a happier life.
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 youâll notice this isnât 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.âłđđŞ
If you would like to learn more, visit â â â â â â â â â â my websiteâ â â â â â â â â â Â
Why not download a FREE copy of my Goal Setting Workbook here â â â â â â â â â â Goal Setting Workbookâ â â â â â â â â â Â
My drive comes from a desire to see you achieve your targets and smash through your mental challenges to shoot lower scores and perform at your best. I love coaching and I love golf and youâll find that my supportive, friendly and encouraging approach will bring out the best in you.
So thank you for downloading this episode and taking a listen, I would love to hear from you so if you have any comments or questions youâd like me to answer you can email me at â â â â â â â â â â mattstilwellcoaching@gmail.comâ â â â â â â â â â or you can visit all my socials by clicking the relevant links.

EP #16 You can't control everything; get used to it
You can't control everything - so get used to it
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Golf is a game of mistakes and unpredictable moments, the outcome of which you have very little control over. So getting comfortable with no control and being able to let things go is a superpower on the golf course and a stress reducer in every day life.
So take a listen and start your journey to playing better golf and living a happier life.
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 youâll notice this isnât 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.âłđđŞ
If you would like to learn more, visit â â â â â â â â â my websiteâ â â â â â â â â Â
Why not download a FREE copy of my Goal Setting Workbook here â â â â â â â â â Goal Setting Workbookâ â â â â â â â â Â
My drive comes from a desire to see you achieve your targets and smash through your mental challenges to shoot lower scores and perform at your best. I love coaching and I love golf and youâll find that my supportive, friendly and encouraging approach will bring out the best in you.
So thank you for downloading this episode and taking a listen, I would love to hear from you so if you have any comments or questions youâd like me to answer you can email me at â â â â â â â â â mattstilwellcoaching@gmail.comâ â â â â â â â â or you can visit all my socials by clicking the relevant links.

EP #15 Control your thoughts to unleash your potential
Control your thoughts to unleash your potential both on and off the course
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This one is all about unleashing your potential by controlling your thoughts. Donât let your thoughts control you any longer, create processes in your life to recognise and harness your thoughts and then take those techniques to the golf course.
So take a listen and start your journey to playing better golf and living a happier life.
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 youâll notice this isnât 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.âłđđŞ
If you would like to learn more, visit â â â â â â â â my websiteâ â â â â â â â Â
Why not download a FREE copy of my Goal Setting Workbook here â â â â â â â â Goal Setting Workbookâ â â â â â â â Â
My drive comes from a desire to see you achieve your targets and smash through your mental challenges to shoot lower scores and perform at your best. I love coaching and I love golf and youâll find that my supportive, friendly and encouraging approach will bring out the best in you.
So thank you for downloading this episode and taking a listen, I would love to hear from you so if you have any comments or questions youâd like me to answer you can email me at â â â â â â â â mattstilwellcoaching@gmail.comâ â â â â â â â or you can visit all my socials by clicking the relevant links.

EP #14 Optimism and a curious mind are your best friends on and off the course
Optimism and curiosity and how these states of mind will become our best friends on and off the golf course.
đâ â â â â â Click hereâ â â â â â to book your FREE mini session with me. The highest performing people on the planet, have managed to harness optimism and curiosity in everything they do. They are learning every step of the way and are constantly on the lookout for opportunities to grow their knowledge and their minds.
So take a listen and start your journey to playing better golf and living a happier life.
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 youâll notice this isnât 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.âłđđŞ
If you would like to learn more, visit â â â â â â â my websiteâ â â â â â â Â
Why not download a FREE copy of my Goal Setting Workbook here â â â â â â â Goal Setting Workbookâ â â â â â â Â
My drive comes from a desire to see you achieve your targets and smash through your mental challenges to shoot lower scores and perform at your best. I love coaching and I love golf and youâll find that my supportive, friendly and encouraging approach will bring out the best in you.
So thank you for downloading this episode and taking a listen, I would love to hear from you so if you have any comments or questions youâd like me to answer you can email me at â â â â â â â mattstilwellcoaching@gmail.comâ â â â â â â or you can visit all my socials by clicking the relevant links.

EP #13 Get into FLOW state to propel your performance
Flow State, what it is, why it's so important to our performance and how to get into the Flow State.
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Golf is a game of energy, flow, positives and negatives and it's the people who can manage these factors best, who perform at their best. Get yourself in Flow State more regularly to propel your performance both on and off the golf course.
So take a listen and start your journey to playing better golf and living a happier life.âłđđŞ
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 youâll notice this isnât 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.
If you would like to learn more, visit â â â â â â my websiteâ â â â â â Â
Why not download a FREE copy of my Goal Setting Workbook here â â â â â â Goal Setting Workbookâ â â â â â Â
My drive comes from a desire to see you achieve your targets and smash through your mental challenges to shoot lower scores and perform at your best. I love coaching and I love golf and youâll find that my supportive, friendly and encouraging approach will bring out the best in you.
So thank you for downloading this episode and taking a listen, I would love to hear from you so if you have any comments or questions youâd like me to answer you can email me at â â â â â â mattstilwellcoaching@gmail.comâ â â â â â or you can visit all my socials by clicking the relevant links.

EP #12 Chris Burns; Digital Dreamweaver
This episode is with the brilliant Chris Burns. The Digital Dreamweaver, making social media so easy itâs fun again!Â
đâ â â Click hereâ â â â â â â â â â to book your FREE mini session with me. "If I think it and then I say it, I tend to believe it!"
Chris is an entrepreneur, a digital marketing guru, and an Author of the brilliant book âKing of the Mental Swing, how to win at golf and life by thinking differentlyâ, a golf book like no other. Chris has worked in marketing for over 20 years and has built numerous businesses in this time. Chris is also one half of the âHustle Nation Podcastâ where he shares hosting duties with Dustin McClone.Â
We discuss all things digital marketing, brand development and a pinch of golf mindset too.
All the links you need in your life:
LinkedIn @chrisbburns (2 bâs) where you can sign up for a free social media audit
Website â http://www.iamchrisburns.com/â Â
Hustle Nation Podcast â http://www.hustlenationpodcast.com/â Â
The book âKing of the Mental Swing, how to win at golf and life by thinking differentlyâ - â https://www.amazon.co.uk/King-Mental-Golf-Swing-Differently/dp/198082200Xâ Â
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 youâll notice this isnât 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.âłđđŞ
If you would like to learn more, visit â â â â â â â â â my websiteâ â â â â â â â â Â
Why not download a FREE copy of my Goal Setting Workbook here â â â â â â â â â Goal Setting Workbookâ â â â â â â â â Â
My drive comes from a desire to see you achieve your targets and smash through your mental challenges to shoot lower scores and perform at your best. I love coaching and I love golf and youâll find that my supportive, friendly and encouraging approach will bring out the best in you.
So thank you for downloading this episode and taking a listen, I would love to hear from you so if you have any comments or questions youâd like me to answer you can email me at â â â â â â â â â mattstilwellcoaching@gmail.comâ â â â â â â â â or you can visit all my socials by clicking the relevant links.

EP #11 Danielle Kettlewell; Inspirational story from the 'Unlikely Olympian'
Danielle Kettlewell. Danielle is an author, motivational speaker, life coach and what am I missing(?).....oh yes, an olympian!đ
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"Surround yourself with people that will cheer you on and believe in you when self-doubt creeps in"
Danielle's story is an inspirational one about the power of mindset, a story she talks about in her brilliant book 'The Unlikely Olympian' which you can buy just here đ https://www.daniellekettlewell.com/book
You can follow Danielle on all the socials @daniellekettlewell_
Check out Danielle's website https://www.daniellekettlewell.com/
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 youâll notice this isnât 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.âłđđŞ
If you would like to learn more, visit â â â â â â â â my websiteâ â â â â â â â Â
Why not download a FREE copy of my Goal Setting Workbook here â â â â â â â â Goal Setting Workbookâ â â â â â â â Â
My drive comes from a desire to see you achieve your targets and smash through your mental challenges to shoot lower scores and perform at your best. I love coaching and I love golf and youâll find that my supportive, friendly and encouraging approach will bring out the best in you.
So thank you for downloading this episode and taking a listen, I would love to hear from you so if you have any comments or questions youâd like me to answer you can email me at â â â â â â â â mattstilwellcoaching@gmail.comâ â â â â â â â or you can visit all my socials by clicking the relevant links.

EP #10 'Coach' Reed Maltbie; Harness the Spartan Mindset
Coach Reed Maltbie. "Speak loudly and people hear. Speak knowledgeably and people listen. Speak lovingly and people follow."
đâ Click hereâ â â â â â â â to book your FREE mini session with me. "Coach Reed" is an author, motivational speaker and educator, with two masterâs degreesâin sports psychology and early childhood developmentâand thirty years of professional coaching experience. Reed has dedicated his life to creating the best environments for athletes of all ages to achieve peak performance, on and off the sports field. Coach Reed has implemented training programs with all types of sports organizationsâGaelic Games Association, US Sailing, USA Hockey, USA Swimming, Ontario Volleyball, US Olympic and Paralympic Committee, Soccer Canada, and PGA of Canada, to name a few. He shared his own experience with the power of words in his 2015 TEDx Talk, âEchoes Beyond the Game,â (links below) and has contributed educational content to hundreds of media outlets, such as The Huffington Post, NBC Sports Engine, ESPN Radio, and Sirius XM FC shows, âCoaching Academyâ and âBeyond the Pitch., and Reed has released his book "Spartan Mindset; mastering the language of excellence" (links below)
Our conversation took place on 19th April 2023 over zoom.
All the links you need in your life:
Dive on to Reed's website www.coachreed.com
Take a look at Reed's TedX talk "Echoes beyond the game" www.coachreed.com/Highlights
Buy Spartan Mindset today, Reed's new book about the power of words www.coachreed.com/Spartan
Follow Reed here @coach_reed
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 youâll notice this isnât 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.âłđđŞ
If you would like to learn more, visit â â â â â â â my websiteâ â â â â â â Â
Why not download a FREE copy of my Goal Setting Workbook here â â â â â â â Goal Setting Workbookâ â â â â â â Â
My drive comes from a desire to see you achieve your targets and smash through your mental challenges to shoot lower scores and perform at your best. I love coaching and I love golf and youâll find that my supportive, friendly and encouraging approach will bring out the best in you.
So thank you for downloading this episode and taking a listen, I would love to hear from you so if you have any comments or questions youâd like me to answer you can email me at â â â â â â â mattstilwellcoaching@gmail.comâ â â â â â â or you can visit all my socials by clicking the relevant links.

EP #9 Lauren Cupp; World's best speed golfer
World Number 1 Speedgolfer, Lauren Cuppâłđââď¸"Be creative. Whether on the golf course, in your job or at home. Learn to be creative and everything will be more fun!"
đClick hereâ â â â â â to book your FREE mini session with me.
Lauren is the world, US and Japan Speed Golf Champion. Not only that but Lauren holds the Speed Golf World Record! Shooting a 72 in just 50 minutes. If you're unsure what Speed Golf is, Lauren will explain all. Â Lauren is also the Head Coach for both the Men's and Women's golf teams at Hamilton College in New York State USA, which under the guidance of Lauren is going from strength to strength.
Lauren lives in New York State with her children and husband and at the time of recording (7th March 2023) was about to embark on Spring training in preparation for the new season.
All the links you need in your life:
Lauren @speedgolfher on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/speedgolfher/
Hamilton College @hamiltoncollegegolf - https://www.instagram.com/hamiltoncollegegolf/
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 youâll notice this isnât 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.âłđđŞ
If you would like to learn more, visit â â â â â â my websiteâ â â â â â Â
Why not download a FREE copy of my Goal Setting Workbook here â â â â â â Goal Setting Workbookâ â â â â â Â
My drive comes from a desire to see you achieve your targets and smash through your mental challenges to shoot lower scores and perform at your best. I love coaching and I love golf and youâll find that my supportive, friendly and encouraging approach will bring out the best in you.
So thank you for downloading this episode and taking a listen, I would love to hear from you so if you have any comments or questions youâd like me to answer you can email me at â â â â â â mattstilwellcoaching@gmail.comâ â â â â â or you can visit all my socials by clicking the relevant links.

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EP #8 Banish negative self-talk; build positive habits; boost your life
The power of positive self-talk. Recognising moments of negativity and turning these upside down to create improved habits on and off the course.
đâ â â â Click hereâ â â â to book your FREE mini session with me.
Start developing better habits that will propel your performance and your happiness - why not begin today by banishing the negative self-talk!
So take a listen and start your journey to playing better golf and living a happier life.âłđđŞ
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 youâll notice this isnât 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.
If you would like to learn more, visit â â â â â my websiteâ â â â â Â
Why not download a FREE copy of my Goal Setting Workbook here â â â â â Goal Setting Workbookâ â â â â Â
My drive comes from a desire to see you achieve your targets and smash through your mental challenges to shoot lower scores and perform at your best. I love coaching and I love golf and youâll find that my supportive, friendly and encouraging approach will bring out the best in you.
So thank you for downloading this episode and taking a listen, I would love to hear from you so if you have any comments or questions youâd like me to answer you can email me at â â â â â mattstilwellcoaching@gmail.comâ â â â â or you can visit all my socials by clicking the relevant links.

EP #7 How to generate confidence and performance like a professional
Recognising periods of low confidence and developing a process to build confidence back up, will generate your high performance.
đâ â â Click hereâ â â to book your FREE mini session with me.
We can all suffer from drops in confidence, in every walk of life, but itâs how we respond and go again that matters. Start building an unbreakable bank of experiences that you can call upon when the chips are down that will pull you from a slump and propel you forwards. So take a listen and start your journey to playing better golf and living a happier life.âłđđŞ
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 youâll notice this isnât 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.
If you would like to learn more, visit â â â â my websiteâ â â â Â
Why not download a FREE copy of my Goal Setting Workbook here â â â â Goal Setting Workbookâ â â â Â
My drive comes from a desire to see you achieve your targets and smash through your mental challenges to shoot lower scores and perform at your best. I love coaching and I love golf and youâll find that my supportive, friendly and encouraging approach will bring out the best in you.
So thank you for downloading this episode and taking a listen, I would love to hear from you so if you have any comments or questions youâd like me to answer you can email me at â â â â mattstilwellcoaching@gmail.comâ â â â or you can visit all my socials by clicking the relevant links.

EP #6 Control your fear and let the good times roll
Controlling your fear, your fear of failure and then turning this challenge into an opportunity to succeed.
đâ â Click hereâ â to book your FREE mini session with me.
Whether youâre on the course or off it, fear of failure may seem unmanageable but Iâm here to show you how to reverse this thinking and take back control. Start focusing on the joy of draining that shot, rather than the pain or fear of missing it. So take a listen and start your journey to playing better golf and living a happier lifeâłđđŞ
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 youâll notice this isnât 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.
If you would like to learn more, visit â â â my websiteâ â â Â
Why not download a FREE copy of my Goal Setting Workbook here â â â Goal Setting Workbookâ â â Â
My drive comes from a desire to see you achieve your targets and smash through your mental challenges to shoot lower scores and perform at your best. I love coaching and I love golf and youâll find that my supportive, friendly and encouraging approach will bring out the best in you.
So thank you for downloading this episode and taking a listen, I would love to hear from you so if you have any comments or questions youâd like me to answer you can email me at â â â mattstilwellcoaching@gmail.comâ â â or you can visit all my socials by clicking the relevant links.

EP #5 Self-awareness; the catalyst to igniting your performance
Improving your self awareness and creating a process to control your emotions will catapult your performance.
đâ Click hereâ to book your FREE mini session with me.
Skills you can use not only on the golf course but practised and deployed in everyday life. So take a listen and start your journey to playing better golf and living a happier life.
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 youâll notice this isnât 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 sportâłđđŞ
If you would like to learn more, visit â â my websiteâ â Â
Why not download a FREE copy of my Goal Setting Workbook here â â Goal Setting Workbookâ â Â
My drive comes from a desire to see you achieve your targets and smash through your mental challenges to shoot lower scores and perform at your best. I love coaching and I love golf and youâll find that my supportive, friendly and encouraging approach will bring out the best in you.
So thank you for downloading this episode and taking a listen, I would love to hear from you so if you have any comments or questions youâd like me to answer you can email me at â â mattstilwellcoaching@gmail.comâ â or you can visit all my socials by clicking the relevant links.

EP #4 Staying in the moment; get into the here and now to propel your performance
Stay in the present moment to create a robust mindset and propel your performance.
đClick hereâ to book your FREE mini session with me.
So take a listen and start your journey to better golf and a happier life both on and off the course.
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 youâll notice this isnât 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 sportâłđđŞ
If you would like to learn more, visit â my websiteâ Â
Why not download a FREE copy of my Goal Setting Workbook here â Goal Setting Workbookâ Â
My drive comes from a desire to see you achieve your targets and smash through your mental challenges to shoot lower scores and perform at your best. I love coaching and I love golf and youâll find that my supportive, friendly and encouraging approach will bring out the best in you.
So thank you for downloading this episode and taking a listen, I would love to hear from you so if you have any comments or questions youâd like me to answer you can email me at â mattstilwellcoaching@gmail.comâ or you can visit all my socials by clicking the relevant links.