The Scratch Golfer's Mindset Podcast
This golf mindset podcast will help you get unstuck and out of your own way so that playing to your potential becomes a habit on (and off) the course. Paul Salter - known as The Golf Hypnotherapist - is a High-Performance Hypnotherapist and Mindset Coach who leverages hypnosis and powerful subconscious reprogramming techniques to help golfers of all ages and skill levels overcome the mental hazards of their minds so they can shoot lower scores and play to their potential. Each week, Paul leans on his 16 years of coaching experience working with high performers in various industries alongside the experience...
#73: 63 Holes in 72 Hours: Mistakes, Moments, and Memories During My First Member-Member Weekend
Today, I’m sharing a recap of my experience and learning lessons from participating in my first-ever Member-Member Tournament.Â
In this episode, I take you inside my very first member-member tournament at Tampa Palms Golf & Country Club—a 63-hole gauntlet of match play, missteps, and mindset mastery.
You’ll hear firsthand stories of:
hitting 12 fairways on day one (and what fell apart after that) navigating USGA match play rules I hadn’t previously known the temptation to confront cheating—and how I chose to respond coaching my partner through his mental spiral mid-round laughing off bad sho...#72: [Inside the Mind] Gary Christian: Cultivating A Competitive Edge and the Intangibles of Winning Golf
#72: [Inside the Mind] Gary Christian: Cultivating A Competitive Edge and the Intangibles of Winning Golf
Today, I’m joined by Gary Christian, the oldest professional golfer to ever earn his PGA Tour Card - at age 40!
In today’s episode, you’ll learn:
How Gary overcame setbacks, self-doubt, and financial struggles to reach the PGA Tour. Why not having a plan B can be the key to success. The importance of mental training and how it changed his career. How course strategy and emotional resilience separate great players from average ones. What club golfers can le...#71: The Fastest Way to Change Your Golf Game (Hint: It’s Not Swing Tips) with Josh Nichols
Today, I’m sharing a replay of my conversation on The Mental Golf Show with Josh Nichols.Â
This conversation originally went live on July 25, 2024.
Together, we unpack how subconscious beliefs, emotional baggage, and unhelpful mental patterns sabotage consistency—and how hypnotherapy provides a rapid path to lasting change.
In this episode, you'll learn:
The real difference between talk therapy and hypnotherapy Why “scarcity of time” is ruining your focus and enjoyment How visualization mistakes (not just success) can improve performance Why fear of success may be quietly sabotaging your game How old rules you...#70 [Inside the Mind] Jody Martins: Progress versus Perfection, Reframing Failure, and Staying Focused Amid Countless Distractions
#70 [Inside the Mind] Jody Martins: Progress versus Perfection, Reframing Failure, and Staying Focused Amid Countelss Distractions
Today, I’m joined by Mental Performance Coach and Host of The Performance Formula Podcast, Jody Martins.Â
In today’s episode, you’ll learn:
How to create a meaningful morning routine that sets the tone for your day. Why copying someone else's routine—like Tiger or Bryson—isn’t the answer. The difference between striving for progress vs. striving for perfection. Practical strategies to break free from negative self-talk during a round. The power of mindfulness and micro-moments to re-center...#69: Humbled, But Not Broken: Setbacks, Shanks & Showing Up Anyway
In this raw, vulnerable solo episode, I peel back the curtain on my golf journey over the past 90 days - and let’s just say, things haven’t gone quite as planned.
On December 31, 2024, I set a bold goal: drop my handicap from 22.7 to a 5 by the end of the year. Fast-forward to today, and my current handicap sits at 21.7.Â
Not the kind of progress I envisioned. In fact, the word that best sums up Q1 is humbled.
Between welcoming a newborn, a growing business, and mismanaged expectations, I’ll share how speed trainin...
#68 [Inside the Mind] Leo Herrera III: Staying Connected, Reframing Nerves, and Becoming the Best Version of Yourself
#68: [Inside the Mind] Leo Herrera III: Staying Connected, Reframing Nerves, and Becoming the Best Version of Yourself
In this episode of The Scratch Golfer’s Mindset Podcast, I welcome Leo Herrera III, known as "The Connected Golfer," to discuss how presence, confidence, and staying connected to yourself and the game can elevate your performance on and off the golf course.Â
Leo shares how his journey in competitive sports and martial arts shaped his quiet confidence and explains the mindset practices, meditation, and self-talk techniques that fuel his game.Â
From his unique connected pre-shot rout...
#67: Understanding Hypnosis: The What, How, and Why Behind Using Hypnosis to Achieve Your Potential
You’re getting very, very sleepy…
When I snap my fingers, you’ll cluck like a chicken…
Okay - not so fast.
In today’s episode of The Scratch Golfer’s Mindset Podcast, we’re we’re diving deep into the world of hypnosis - what it is, what it isn’t, and why it’s a powerful tool for someone like you looking to unlock your potential on - and off - the course.
In this episode, you'll learn:
The truth about hypnosis and how it differs from stage hypnosis. Why 95% of...#66 [Inside the Mind] Scott Fawcett: Risk Management, Responding v. Reacting, and Emotional Detachment
Title: #66: [Inside the Mind] Scott Fawcett: Risk Management, Responding v. Reacting, and Emotional Detachment
Today, I’m joined by Scott Fawcett, the Founder of Decade Golf.Â
In today’s episode, you’ll learn:
Why golf and poker share the same mathematical decision-making process. How expectation management eliminates frustration and improves decision-making. The role of risk management and when aggressive play actually makes sense. How bogey avoidance, not birdie chasing, is the key to lower scores. The power of pre-shot commitment and structured decision-making. Why elite golfers use a structured process to make every decision. The imp...#65: Breaking Through Your Mental Ceiling: The Golf Thermostat Effect
You will only rise to the level of success, money, and happiness you believe you deserve.
That belief dictates how you perform under pressure, how much success you can experience, and whether you self-sabotage when you’re outside your comfort zone.
In this episode of The Scratch Golfer’s Mindset Podcast, I dive deep into the power of beliefs, explaining how your internal thermostat—your self-worth—regulates your success in golf and life.Â
If you’re stuck in a cycle of playing below your potential, struggling to maintain progress, or find yourself folding under tourn...
#64: [Inside the Mind] Gary Waters: Resistance as an Alarm Bell, the Power of Language, and Tidying Up Your History
Title: #64: [Inside the Mind] Gary Waters: Resistance as an Alarm Bell, the Power of Language, and Tidying Up Your History
Today, I’m joined by High-Performance Mindset Coach Gary Waters.Â
In today’s episode, you’ll learn:
Why resistance is an "alarm bell for awakening" rather than something to avoid. How our subconscious programming creates mental roadblocks during high-pressure moments. How to identify and let go of limiting beliefs that hold you back on the course. Why self-acceptance is key to playing with freedom and joy. The power of language in shaping your perception and you...
