Today on The Mind Caddie, I'm joined by Tony Greco from Helix Golf, alongside insights inspired by conversations with Helix co-founders Chris Walkey and Dr Mike Kay, whom I met at the Danish PGA Teaching Summit.

If you've been struggling with consistency, poor contact, or feeling like your golf swing requires too much effort, this episode could completely change how you think about movement, setup and balance.

Tony shares a refreshingly practical approach to golf instruction, biomechanics and efficient motion—challenging many conventional coaching ideas golfers have accepted for years.

In this episode we explore:

⛳ Why many golfers are out of balance at address without realising it
⛳ How poor centre of mass positioning can sabotage your swing before you even start
⛳ Why 90% of golfers may have their weight too far forward at setup
⛳ The dangers of overturning and forcing positions your body cannot support
⛳ Why chasing the latest golf coaching trend can damage your progress
⛳ How better movement patterns create a more natural, athletic golf swing
⛳ Why getting the start position right makes the rest of the swing easier
⛳ How improved balance frees you up to simply play golf shots

Tony's ideas are simple, logical and potentially game-changing for golfers looking to improve consistency, efficiency and ball striking.

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On this episode of the Mind Caddie, I speak with internationally renowned pianist, professor and co-creator of the Audio Golf System, Chia Chou.

At just 17 years old, Chia faced the challenge of competing with elite pianists despite limited natural talent and formal training. Within four years, he developed a revolutionary approach to learning and performance that helped him win a major international piano competition by the age of 21 and later become a professor at a prestigious Austrian music university.

Now, Chia is applying those same principles to golf performance through rhythm, tempo and sound.

In this fascinating conversation, we explore:

• How rhythm and tempo influence the golf swing
• Why your brain may perform better with an "unrelated focus"
• The connection between music, movement and athletic performance
• The science of sonification in golf training
• What your mind should actually focus on during the swing
• Why golfers often perform better when they stop consciously trying to control movement
• How sound and audio cues can help stabilise tempo and improve strike quality

I've always been fascinated by what occupies the mind during the 1.4 seconds of a golf swing. This episode explores whether focusing on an audio phrase rather than technical mechanics could unlock more natural, instinctive performance.

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Are you overthinking your golf game? In this episode of The Mind Caddie, we're joined by Dr Chris Niebauer, author of No Self, No Problem, to explore how your thinking mind may be holding back your performance.

We dive into the science and psychology behind overthinking, focus, and mental performance—on and off the course. Dr Niebauer explains why the brain is wired for survival, not success, and how this outdated "prediction machine" can interfere with your ability to play freely and instinctively.

If you've ever felt stuck in your head instead of immersed in your game, this conversation will change how you see your mind—and your golf.

In this episode, we cover:

• Why overthinking ruins performance in golf
• The brain's survival bias and constant need to predict
• "If you're thinking, you're not playing"
• How to reconnect with your body and sensory awareness
• Why simplicity beats complexity in sport
• The limits of attention—and how to use it effectively
• The "left brain interpreter" and the illusion of control
• How to stop taking your thoughts so seriously
• Finding freedom without trying to control your mind

This is a powerful, perspective-shifting conversation that will help you play with more freedom, clarity, and trust.

Find out more:

• Dr Chris Niebauer: https://chrisniebauerphd.com/
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• The Mind Caddie: www.mindcaddie.golf
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