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 overall
• Moments when U.S. players looked shaken by pressure + crowd noise
• Key mental game strategies you can use when distractions hit
• OT + neuroscience insight: how your brain processes heckling and noise

Whether you're in a local tournament or just chasing personal bests, this is a masterclass in staying composed under fire.

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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 no-fluff, real conversation blending sports psychology and occupational therapy insights. If you’ve ever walked off the 9th tee frustrated and mentally drained, this episode is for you.

Chapters
0:00 – Intro

2:51 – Tip 1 - The Mindset Update

10:17 – Tip 2 - Start Doing This

15:18 – Tip 3 - What Pros Do

23:43 – Tip 4 - The Big One

36:18 – Action steps for your next round

37:53 – Closing thoughts & Thank Yous!

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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?

Carlos and Laurie explore:

• The mental fortitude Fleetwood needed to keep competing without a win
• Possible struggles and self-doubt he endured during his journey
• How he may have reset his mindset to stay focused and resilient
• Practical lessons golfers can apply from Fleetwood’s story to their own game—on and off the course

Whether you’re chasing your first tournament win, grinding to lower your scores, or looking for more consistency, this episode will show you how to apply world-class mental game strategies to your golf journey.

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