n this episode of Golf Psycho, Carlos (golf mental game coach) and Laurie (occupational therapist co-host) dissect the psychological battle that raged behind the scenes at the 2025 Ryder Cup. With hostility, heckling, and poor crowd behavior making front page headlines, we dig into: Which players showed mental steel (and when)How Europe's team seemed more resilient overallMoments when U.S. players looked shaken by pressure + crowd noiseKey mental game strategies you can use when distractions ...
Oct 1, 2025
40 min
Struggling with blow-ups on the front 9? You’re not alone. In this episode of Golf Psycho, Golf Mental Game Coach Carlos and Occupational Therapist Laurie break down why golfers fall apart early in the round — and how to turn things around before it’s too late. We cover: ⛳ The mindset mistakes that sabotage your front 9 🧠 How to reset your mental game after a bad shot or bad hole 📋 Practical strategies you can use on the course today 💡 What tour pros do to stay calm under pressure This is a...
Sep 26, 2025
38 min
In this episode of the Golf Psycho Podcast, golf mental game coach Carlos and co-host Laurie (occupational therapist and the other half of Golf Psycho) break down the tenacious mindset of Tommy Fleetwood. After 164 starts on the PGA Tour, Fleetwood finally picked up his first win—a testament to mental toughness, patience, and fortitude. But what struggles did he face along the way? And what mental game strategies helped him persevere through years of close calls before breaking through? Carlo...
Sep 19, 2025
23 min
On this episode of The Golf Psycho Podcast, Carlos and Laurie share the three-year journey of rewriting Carlos’s golf mental game—a journey filled with setbacks, breakthroughs, and habits that transformed frustration into freedom on the course. You’ll hear: Why support and accountability are more important than swing mechanics How to track progress with post-round breakdowns The role of celebrating small wins in mental performance How a single club (the two iron!) became a turning point ...
Sep 12, 2025
45 min
Welcome to Episode 6 of the Golf Psycho Podcast! In this episode, golf mental game coach Carlos sits down with two of his former high school students — both Gen Z golfers who trained in the mental game during their teenage years. One is headed to play Division 3 collegiate golf, while the other stepped away from competitive golf and is now pursuing a career in film and video. Together, they reflect on: The mental game lessons that helped them compete under pressureHow golf psychology sh...
Sep 5, 2025
1 hr 37 min
In this episode of the Golf Psycho Podcast, golf mental game coach Carlos sits down with Johnnie, founder of the Austin golf community Caddy Issues. Together they dive into how Carlos completely re-wrote his golf mental game, finally breaking 20+ year scoring plateaus with proven strategies for focus, confidence, and mindset on the course. You’ll learn: Mental game shifts to overcome frustration and self-sabotage.How to build a resilient golf mindset that lowers scores.Why “keeping the vibes ...
Aug 29, 2025
1 hr 1 min
Golf isn’t just a game—it’s a reflection of life. In this episode of the Golf Psycho Podcast, we dive deep into the parallels between golf, spirituality, and personal growth. Episode Focus: Carlos re-introduces his powerful concept of “Loading the WHO”—a mindset shift that strengthens who you are being on and off the course. Tied to gratitude, purpose, and presence, this approach transforms golf from just a sport into a tool for living more meaningfully. Highlights: The connection between gol...
Aug 22, 2025
1 hr 16 min
Welcome back, Golf Psychos! Is your mental game the biggest weakness in your golf game? Do you know it’s costing you shots every round? You’re not alone—and we’re here to fix that. If you’ve ever: Crumbled under pressure when it mattered mostWalked off the course knowing you left shots out thereFelt frustrated about not reaching your true potential…then this episode is for you. In Episode 3 of the Golf Psycho Podcast, we connect the powerful insights from Episodes 1 and 2 with a game-changing...
Aug 15, 2025
1 hr
Episode 2 picks up right where Episode 1 left off! Even if you missed Episode 1, this Episode will still make sense. But do yourself a favor and be sure to catch Episode 1. This episode's intention is to help every golfer increase their mental game power by adding, "Loading The Who", to the pre-shot routine. This episode goes deep on how this simple tip can greatly reduce blow ups and spirals. Is your mental game the biggest weakness in your golf game? Do you just KNOW it's ...
Aug 8, 2025
1 hr 4 min
🎧 Welcome to Episode 1 of the Golf Psycho Podcast – Golf Mental Game 101 Golfers everywhere are frustrated. They’re plateauing, spending money on gear they don’t need, and wondering why they aren’t improving. The truth? Mental game concepts are hard to apply — and even harder to stick with. But that changes today. In this kickoff episode, host Carlos Benavidez breaks down the exact mindset shifts that helped him (and his clients) finally start breaking personal records, playing better with th...
Aug 1, 2025
1 hr 7 min