About this episode

Jason Kuhn discusses the yips in golf, exploring their psychological roots and how to manage fear and pressure on the course.

Former Navy SEAL and performance coach Jason Kuhn tackles one of golf’s most frustrating problems - the yips. Jason shares his unique special forces background, struggling with the yips himself, and working with elite athletes across multiple sports, and explains why the yips are often misunderstood. The conversation dives into the psychology behind performance breakdowns, why trying to “fix” the problem can sometimes make it worse, and how golfers can change their relationship with fear and pressure on the course. Whether you’ve struggled with the yips yourself or just want to understand the mental side of performance, this episode offers a fascinating look at why our brains sometimes sabotage our best intentions. To learn more about Jason's coaching services, you can visit the following websites: https://jasonkuhnperformance.com/ https://www.yipsfree.com/ Thank you to our show sponsors, Rhoback and Ridge Wallets Rhoback makes some of the best golf apparel we’ve worn. Their polos are incredibly comfortable with moisture-wicking fabric, plenty of stretch, and a crisp collar that works on and off the course. They're got a couple of new releases for spring - the Highlands…

People in this episode

Hosts: Adam Young, Jon Sherman

Guest: Jason Kuhn

Topics covered

• yips
• mental performance
• psychology of golf
• fear and pressure
• performance breakdowns

Keywords

• yips
• golf psychology
• performance coaching
• mental traps
• elite athletes

Sponsors

Rhoback, Ridge Wallets

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Jason Kuhn Performance, Yips Free

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