🎧 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 mentally clear off the course.

Plus, he’s joined by Raul Gomez, creator of @raulgolfs and Back Nine Golf Apparel, to talk brand-building, golf passion, and the powerful mental wins behind the B9 movement.

🔥 Inside This Episode:

• The #1 reason most golfers stay stuck
• The simplest tip to calm your mind and lower your score
• Why meditation matters (even for golfers!)
• The real mission behind Golf Psycho

🧠 This is Golf Mental Game 101 — and it just might change your game and your life.👉 Stay tuned to the end for one powerful tip most golfers have never heard.

📌 Chapters 

0:00 – Welcome & Why Golfers Struggle Mentally
0:42 – Why Golfers Plateau (Clubs ≠ Fix)
1:08 – Meet Raul Gomez (B9 Golf)
2:08 – Carlos' Mental Game Journey
5:55 – The Adrenaline Problem in Golf
7:12 – Why Weird Misses Happen After Great Shots
9:18 – The #1 Mental Game Tip
20:05 – Why 99% of Golfers Need Mental Tools
25:54 – Breathwork Basics (4-8 Breathing)
30:05 – Rewriting My Golf Game Through Mental Training
32:18 – Why Accountability Matters
33:07 – Unlocking Lower Scores with Patience
38:02 – Finding Wins in Every Round
39:20 – The Biggest Secret in Golf Mental Game
41:17 – Why Even Pros Need Coaches
43:41 – Installing Mental Guardrails
45:00 – The Golf Psycho Evaluation Process
50:57 – Golf as a Path to Happier Humans
53:18 – How to Work with Carlos

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