The Golf Parent, episode 36
Colin Morikawa’s Mental Coach Since Age 8 — Dr. Rick Sessinghaus
2025-08-14
What does it take to guide a junior golfer from their first swing… all the way to winning multiple major championships ? In this episode, Ryan Addams sits down with Dr. Rick Sessinghaus — Colin Morikawa’s lifelong mental coach — to reveal the mindset, habits, and parenting approaches that shape
Tips paraphrased from The Golf Parent (hosted by Ryan Addams). These are our summaries from machine transcripts, not quotes, and times are approximate. All credit to the shows and their guests; listen on Apple Podcasts or Spotify.
The goal isn't the best 15 year old, it's the best 25 year old. Keep the long view.
Dr. Rick Sessinghaus (Collin Morikawa's mental coach) · The Golf Parent
Parent role
Your kid already knows what went well and badly. Frame after the round questions carefully and choose what you emphasize.
Dr. Rick Sessinghaus (Collin Morikawa's mental coach) · The Golf Parent
Talking after a round
Teach kids to forgive themselves for mistakes; being too hard on himself stunted his own development.
Dr. Rick Sessinghaus (Collin Morikawa's mental coach) · The Golf Parent
Handling bad shots · Parent role
Remember you can play golf with your kid. Don't lose sight of everything golf offers beyond competition.
Dr. Rick Sessinghaus (Collin Morikawa's mental coach) · The Golf Parent
Parent role