Karl Morris welcomes Will Stubbs, Head of Performance at Zen Golf, for an in-depth conversation about one of the biggest scoring opportunities in golf—putting.

Drawing on the latest research in motor learning, ecological psychology and performance coaching, Will explains why most golfers practise the wrong way and how understanding green reading, pace control and the Zero Break Line can dramatically improve your scores.

Rather than chasing perfect mechanics, this episode explores how elite golfers develop adaptability, awareness and feel on the greens. If you've ever struggled to read putts, judge pace or wondered why putting practice doesn't transfer to the course, this episode is packed with practical ideas you can use immediately.

• ⛳ Why the Zero Break Line is the foundation of better green reading.
• ⛳ How a simple clock face system makes reading slopes far easier.
• ⛳ Why pace control is even more important than start line.
• ⛳ How the world's best golfers solve putting problems through adaptability—not perfect technique.
• ⛳ Practical ways to make your putting practice far more representative of real golf.
• ⛳ How understanding gravity, water flow and green contours transforms your confidence.
• ⛳ Why "playful practice" leads to faster improvement than repetitive drills.
• ⛳ An exclusive look at the future of Zen Golf, augmented reality green reading and representative practice.

Whether you're a weekend golfer, club player or elite competitor, this fascinating conversation will change the way you look at every putt.

Listen now to discover how better green reading, smarter practice and improved pace control could save you more shots than any swing change.

Find out more about Will HERE

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What really separates great golfers from the rest? In this episode of The Mind Caddie Podcast, Karl Morris is joined by top coach and former tour player Randy Joyner to unpack the mental and technical lessons from the US Open — and how everyday golfers can use them to play better under pressure.

Together, Karl and Randy explore why so many golfers get trapped in overthinking their swing, how elite players stay present when the pressure is at its highest, and why the real key to better golf may be learning to focus on shots, not swing mechanics.

They discuss Wyndham Clark's US Open win, the importance of acceptance, composure and attention control, and why golfers at every level can improve by understanding low point control, club-ground interaction, and the mental skills that create freedom on the course. The conversation also dives into putting, practice habits, anxiety, confidence, and why trying to control every technical detail can actually hold your game back.

If you want to stop getting in your own way, improve your focus, and learn how better players really think their way around a golf course, this is an episode you won't want to miss.

In this episode:

• Lessons from the US Open and Wyndham Clark's approach
• Why overthinking creates anxiety and poor performance
• The difference between playing golf shots and chasing swing positions
• How focus, awareness and acceptance improve performance
• Why low point control is such a vital skill in golf
• Better ways to practise putting and prepare to play under pressure
• How tour players manage attention, composure and decision-making

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Are you focusing on the wrong things in your putting?

In this fascinating episode of Mind Caddie, I speak with the internationally renowned golf coach, researcher and creator of The Stack System, Dr Sasho MacKenzie, to explore the science of putting performance and why so many golfers struggle to improve on the greens.

For years golfers have been told to focus on stroke path, strike location and mechanics. But what if those factors aren't nearly as important as we think?

Dr MacKenzie shares groundbreaking insights into:

• Why most golfers fail to improve their putting
• The real importance of green reading and face control
• Why pace control is the biggest opportunity for lower scores
• The science behind heads-up putting
• How visual information influences distance control
• Why your brain may need different information than your current putting method provides
• Practical ways to develop a smoother, more natural putting stroke

If you're looking to hole more putts, reduce three-putts and improve your overall golf performance, this episode will challenge some long-held beliefs and give you a fresh perspective on what really matters on the greens.

Dr Sasho MacKenzie is one of the most respected researchers in golf performance and the creator of The Stack System, one of the world's leading speed-training and player development platforms.

Learn more about Dr Sasho MacKenzie and The Stack System:
www.thestacksystem.com

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Can you actually play better golf when you have less time to practice?

In this episode of The Mind Caddie, performance coach, psychologist, and former Stanford golf team player Don Christensen explains why the answer may be yes.

Don combines decades of academic psychology with elite golf experience to reveal why intention, attention, and trust are often more important than technical practice. Drawing on the principles of The Inner Game of Tennis and Tim Gallwey, he explores how golfers can access their best performances by learning to quiet the analytical mind and trust their natural ability.

• Why golfers with less practice time can sometimes improve faster
• The hidden power of practicing with intention
• How to quiet the thinking mind on the golf course
• Why over-analysis destroys performance
• The psychology behind playing "in the zone"
• How attention influences athletic performance
• Why your intellect always wants to take control
• Learning to trust a deeper level of intelligence
• The challenge of keeping golf simple
• Intrinsic vs extrinsic motivation
• Why rewards can sometimes reduce motivation
• The indirect path to success in golf and life
• The happiness delusion and the pursuit of achievement
• Falling in love with improvement rather than outcomes
• How elite performers learn to get out of their own way

This is a fascinating conversation for golfers, coaches, sports psychologists, and anyone interested in peak performance, mindset, focus, flow states, and human potential.

Don Christenson is a professor of psychology, Certified Mind Factor Coach, former Stanford University golfer, and one of the leading voices in applying Inner Game principles to golf performance and personal development.

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Could your golf grip size be the hidden factor affecting your consistency, accuracy, and club speed?

In this episode of The Mind Caddie, I sit down with John Mazzanoble, CEO of JumboMax Grips, to explore one of the most overlooked areas of golf performance: grip size.

Most golfers spend hours working on their swing mechanics, yet the grip is the only point of contact between you and the club. So why is grip fitting often ignored?

John explains the science behind grip size, grip weight, and non-tapered grips, and how these factors can influence shot dispersion, clubface control, swing tension, sequencing, and overall consistency.

We also discuss:

• Why Bryson DeChambeau chose JumboMax grips
• The relationship between grip size and shot dispersion
• Whether thicker grips really cause a slice (or if that's a myth)
• How grip weight affects club balance and feel
• The role of counterbalancing in modern golf equipment
• Why most sports use larger, uniform grips while golf remains different
• How grip size can affect club speed and tension levels
• The benefits of non-tapered golf grips
• The importance of proper grip fitting
• How the JumboMax app uses AI to help golfers find the right grip size

If you're searching for more consistency, better ball striking, and improved golf performance, this conversation may challenge everything you thought you knew about golf grips.

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What if the biggest breakthrough in your golf game had nothing to do with your swing?

In this fascinating conversation, former PGA Tour winner Richard Zokol shares the mindset shifts that helped him compete at the highest level — and why reducing emotional attachment to outcome could completely change your relationship with golf.

Richard, author of Zokology – Change Your Perspective, Not Your Swing, opens up about tour life, mental performance, process thinking and learning to quiet a noisy mind. Nicknamed "Disco Dick" for listening to music on a Sony Walkman between shots, Richard developed unconventional ways to stay calm, creative and competitive under pressure.

We explore:

• Why process matters more than results
• How emotional detachment can improve performance
• The difference between logical and spatial thinking in golf
• Why understanding your personality type matters
• Using music to quiet mental noise on the course
• The lost art of wedge play
• How to score your mental game
• Why technical coaching doesn't work the same for everyone
• Stories from the PGA Tour and Brigham Young University alongside Bobby Clampett
• Lessons passed down from his father and a lifetime in the game

Richard recorded 20 Top-10 finishes on the PGA Tour, including two victories, but this episode goes far deeper than tournament golf. It's a masterclass in mindset, perspective and learning to enjoy the game more.

A brilliant conversation with one of golf's deepest thinkers.

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Today on the Mind Caddie, I'm joined by the hosts of the hugely popular golf podcast How Low Can You Go? — David Alexander and Chris Donaldson.

I first met David and Chris at the Mind Caddie seminar at Murrayfield Golf Club, hosted by Jonnie Cliff, and it was immediately clear these two golfers were on a journey.

Like so many club golfers, they simply wanted to answer one question:

How good can I actually become?

That commitment to improvement, curiosity, and honest self-reflection became the foundation of their now fast-growing podcast How Low Can You Go?

They previously invited me onto their show, so it was great to return the favour and dive deeper into the realities of golf improvement, performance psychology, expectations, and resilience.

This episode will resonate with every golfer trying to lower their handicap, manage frustration on the course, and enjoy the process of getting better.

In this conversation we discuss:

• Why the real prize in golf is often the journey, not the score
• Managing expectations and avoiding the comparison trap
• Why you must learn to trust and research your own experience
• Golf as a powerful tool for character building and personal growth
• The "1-2-3 System" for handling poor shots and difficult outcomes
• How Dave rebuilt his confidence after hitting rock bottom
• The emotional ups and downs every amateur golfer experiences
• Mindset strategies for club golfers wanting long-term improvement

This is a warm, honest, funny and insightful discussion with two passionate golfers whose story many of you will instantly relate to.

If you enjoy conversations around golf psychology, golf improvement, mental performance, and the realities of amateur golf, this episode is for you.

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On this episode of the Mind Caddie, I speak with internationally renowned pianist, professor and co-creator of the Audio Golf System, Chia Chou.

At just 17 years old, Chia faced the challenge of competing with elite pianists despite limited natural talent and formal training. Within four years, he developed a revolutionary approach to learning and performance that helped him win a major international piano competition by the age of 21 and later become a professor at a prestigious Austrian music university.

Now, Chia is applying those same principles to golf performance through rhythm, tempo and sound.

In this fascinating conversation, we explore:

• How rhythm and tempo influence the golf swing
• Why your brain may perform better with an "unrelated focus"
• The connection between music, movement and athletic performance
• The science of sonification in golf training
• What your mind should actually focus on during the swing
• Why golfers often perform better when they stop consciously trying to control movement
• How sound and audio cues can help stabilise tempo and improve strike quality

I've always been fascinated by what occupies the mind during the 1.4 seconds of a golf swing. This episode explores whether focusing on an audio phrase rather than technical mechanics could unlock more natural, instinctive performance.

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