Golf Psycho Podcast
Welcome to the Golf Psycho Podcast – the ultimate golf mental game podcast for players who want to dominate the course and master their mind.I’m Carlos Benavidez – a lifelong golfer with over 30 years on the course and 15+ years of experience in human behavior and habit change. Once a total headcase on the green (think Tin Cup!), I completely transformed my mental game with the help of my brilliant wife Laurie, a pediatric occupational therapist and wellness coach.Together, we created a one-of-a-kind Golf Mental Game Evaluation that’s helped me—and now so many others—play the best golf of their liv...
Golf Mental Game Breakthrough: How Support & Accountability Rewired My Golf Mindset | Golf Psycho Podcast EP 7
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
Why our Mental Game Evaluation is changing golfers’ lives
From High School to College: Gen Z Golfers on Mental Game, Pressure & Life Lessons | Golf Psycho Ep 6”
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 shaped their confidence, focus, and...Break Your Old Scores | Golf Mental Game Tips W/ Johnnie From Caddy Issues Ep. 5
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 high” is key to better performance (Caddy Issues’ mantra).Takeaways you can use imme...Golf Mental Game: WHO You Are On & Off The Course | Golf Psycho Podcast Ep. 4
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 golf and spirituality ✨What “Loading...Stroke-Saving Post Shot Routine for a Stronger Golf Mental Game | Golf Psycho Episode 3
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 tool: a stroke-sav...
Fix Your Golf Mental Game: The Pre-Shot Routine You've Been Missing - W/ Raul Gomez (B9 Golf) | Golf Psycho EP: 2
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 costing you shots EVERY round? Head to THEGOLFPSYCHO.Com to book a lesson and...
The Number One Golf Mental Game Tip You Aren't Using- W Raul Gomez (B9 Golf) | Golf Psycho EP:1
🎧 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 the swing they already have, and feeling more...
