🎙️ The Mental Game of Golf Explained | Lee Crombleholme
Why do some golfers thrive under pressure while others fall apart?
In this episode of the Birdie Golf Club Podcast, I sit down with sports psychologist Lee Crombleholme to explore the mental side of golf and the practical strategies that help players perform at their best.
From focus and flow to frustration, nerves and resilience, Lee explains how golfers can simplify their thinking, stay present and build a stronger mental game.
Whether you're trying to break 100, shoot your lowest round or compete at a higher level, this conversation is packed with actionable advice.
🧠 What We Cover
• The biggest mental mistakes amateur golfers make
• Why simplicity is the key to better performance
• The Quiet Eye technique and how it improves focus
• How elite players handle frustration and setbacks
• Building resilience during difficult rounds
• Why acceptance beats forced positivity
• Managing nerves and performance anxiety
• The role of routines and mental triggers
• How to stay present instead of outcome-focused
• Avoiding information overload on the course
⏱ Chapters
00:00 – The easiest way to improve your golf
01:14 – Weekend golf highlights
04:25 – Nelly Korda and women's golf
05:50 – Tyrrell Hatton and emotional resilience
07:07 – Introducing Lee Crombleholme
08:15 – Lee's journey into sports psychology
10:24 – Lessons from competitive golf
12:38 – Why mental training is overlooked
15:52 – Different focus strategies for different golfers
18:17 – Resilience vs positivity
22:35 – Emotional spillover and recovery
26:52 – Simple mental routines
28:46 – Hypnotherapy in sport
32:25 – Self-hypnosis and performance
34:16 – Individualised mental coaching
36:45 – Focus triggers and flow state
45:49 – Managing frustration and nerves
47:55 – The Quiet Eye technique
50:36 – Visual focus during putting
54:52 – Enjoying the game more
59:44 – Pre-shot routines
66:27 – Avoiding information overload
67:45 – Final advice for golfers
🌐 Connect with Lee Crombleholme
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Lee is a HCPC Registered Sport Psychologist who has worked with players on the DP World Tour and PGA Tour, helping golfers improve focus, confidence, resilience and performance under pressure.
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