Paul Salter is a performance coach and certified hypnotherapist who specializes in helping golfers overcome mental blocks, build confidence, and reach their full potential. With over 16 years of coaching experience, Paul has worked with high performers across multiple fields, helping them get unstuck and unlock their potential through subconscious reprogramming. Paul hosts the Scratch Golfers Mindset Podcast and publishes a newsletter called "More Pars Than Bogies."

In this episode Paul dispels common misconceptions about hypnotherapy, explains how our childhood programming affects our golf performance, and shares practical mental tools to help you play with more confidence, focus, and freedom. Whether you struggle with performance anxiety, lack confidence under pressure, or simply want to elevate your mental game, this conversation provides valuable insights for golfers of all levels.

Episode Highlights

• [00:01] Introduction and background on Paul Salter
• [06:01] What hypnotherapy actually is and debunking common misconceptions
• [09:31] How hypnotherapy relates to golf performance and visualization
• [12:32] The process of working with a golf hypnotherapist
• [15:07] Practical mental techniques anyone can implement
• [18:18] Real client example: From "average guy" to "warrior" mindset
• [22:04] How parents can instill growth mindset in children
• [28:44] Why fear of success is often more limiting than fear of failure
• [31:20] Understanding and working through fear on the golf course
• [34:52] The critical difference between unconscious reactions and conscious responses
• [38:17] How to integrate hypnotherapy with other golf training
• [40:28] The importance of visualization that includes mistakes and recoveries
• [42:44] Resources to learn more about golf hypnotherapy

You can find Paul here:

https://thegolfhypnotherapist.com/

Instagram: @thegolfhypnotherapist

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To learn more about Gary click the link to his website below:

https://www.garychristiangolf.com/

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