The Missing Piece: Why Your Golf Swing Isn't the Problem

Flag Hunters Golf Podcast

Flag Hunters Golf Podcast
The Missing Piece: Why Your Golf Swing Isn't the Problem
Jun 19, 2025
Jesse Perryman

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We dive deep into the subconscious barriers keeping you from reaching your golf potential. Paul Salter, performance coach and hypnotherapist, reveals how childhood programming creates an "upper limit" to success and provides practical strategies to break through mental blocks.

• Our subconscious controls 95% of daily actions including performance under pressure
• First seven years of life program our belief systems while we're in a "theta" brainwave state
• Self-imposed mental limits are rooted in fear of standing out or changing identity
• Technical proficiency (swing mechanics) matters less as you approach scratch level
• The key difference between elite players and the rest is emotional regulation
• Pattern interrupts like Tiger's "10-foot rule" help reset after mistakes
• Visualization should include both perfect shots AND recovering from mistakes
• Scratch golfers demonstrate greater acceptance and detachment from outcomes
• Hypnotherapy provides access to rewrite limiting subconscious beliefs
• Top performers find safety in risk-taking and competitive edges

For more from Paul, visit https://thegolfhypnotherapist.com/ and follow @thegolfhypnotherapist on Instagram. Please remember to rate, review, and subscribe to the Flag Hunters Golf Podcast.


Episode Artwork The Missing Piece: Why Your Golf Swing Isn't the Problem 1:01:47 Episode Artwork From Tour Pro to Teacher: Christoph Bausek's Journey 1:01:35 Episode Artwork Breaking Through Mental Barriers: Howard Falco on Identity and Performance 47:50 Episode Artwork Identity, Acceptance, and Performance: Why We Self-Sabotage on the Course 1:21:06 Episode Artwork Golf's Wisdom Keepers: Insights from Mark Heartfield 56:12 Episode Artwork Your Mind is the Most Important Club in Your Bag 48:25 Episode Artwork Unstuck: Performance Coaching for Lower Scores and Greater Joy 59:19 Episode Artwork Tempo: The Forgotten Key to Better Golf 57:14 Episode Artwork Grip It Right: The JumboMax Revolution 34:55 Episode Artwork Unlocking Golf Potential: Lauren McMillin on Integrating Yoga for Enhanced Performance and Mindful Breathwork 53:33 Episode Artwork Rising Star in Golf: Antonia Malate on Collegiate Success, Innovative Training, and Her Journey to the LPGA Tour 49:50 Episode Artwork Unlocking Peak Performance: Tanya Oliver on the Four Pillars of Holistic Success and Mindful Breathwork in Golf 1:23:17 Episode Artwork Harnessing Golf's Evolution: Nick Chertock on Open Forum Innovation and Personalized Coaching Strategies 1:03:34 Episode Artwork Unlocking Revolutionary Golf Techniques: Bradley Hughes on the 430 Path, Ground Force, and Equipment Impact on Your Swing 1:37:28 Episode Artwork Mastering Advanced Golf Techniques: John Erickson from advancedballstriking.com and Louis Brown on Club Transition and Mental Strategy for Championship Success 1:35:48 Episode Artwork Unlocking Advanced Ball Striking Techniques: John Sing on Revolutionizing Your Golf Game 1:19:58 Episode Artwork Enhancing Golf Performance with Emotional Intelligence with Laura Scott 1:16:00 Episode Artwork Unlocking Your Unique Path to Success with Sean Foley 1:35:38 Episode Artwork Mastering the Art of Golf Swing: Jim Hardy on One-Plane vs Two-Plane Swings and the Evolution of Swing Instruction 1:27:21 Episode Artwork Mastering Modern Golf Instruction: Eric Schjolberg on Personalized Coaching and Breaking Traditional Beliefs 59:16 Episode Artwork Transforming Your Golf Game: Anthony Broussard on Equipment Customization and Mental Mastery 46:47 Episode Artwork Unlocking Superior Putting Performance with Dr. Craig Farnsworth: Vision, Alignment, and Mastering Distance Control 53:30 Episode Artwork Unlocking Your Best Golf Game: John Mazzinoble and Billy McKinney on JumboMax Grips and Personalized Fittings 57:54 Episode Artwork Unlocking Superior Green Reading and Putting with Ralph Bauer: Insights from the Tour Read and Twirly Apps 53:07 Episode Artwork John Weir's Mental Golf Type: Tailoring Your Mental Game for Peak Performance 1:05:06