The Golf Psycho
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Golf Psycho Mental Game Coaching
Golf Psycho mental game coaching is different.
Golf Psycho coaching is built upon a behavior change methodology that understands that in order to play better golf, habit change must occur.
We pride ourselves in the deep understanding and science of habit change in order to help you shoot lower scores and play to your potential.
Most golf mental game coaching teaches you what to think. We change how you respond.
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Real Behavior-Change Methodology
Here we say, "information doesn't equal behavior change." Most golfers already know they need to breathe, stay present, and let the last shot go. Easier said than done. Here golfers aren't just told what they need to do they are shown how. Our coaching is built around how to change unwanted habits in order to shoot lower scores and play to your highest potential.
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Built By a Competitive Golfer
Carlos spent his youth competing in golf. He understands what you go through each time you compete and what it means to you when things don't go right. The methodology behind Golf Psycho wasn't designed in a classroom. It came from inside the game, from someone just like you, figuring out what actually works when you're the one standing over the ball.
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Real Competitive Results
After rebuilding his mental game using this methodology, Carlos shot a 71, a new low record, that he hadn't been able to break in over twenty years. Carlos knows that if he can do it after 20 years anyone using the Golf Psycho system can. Our clients are breaking long-standing scoring plateaus, winning tournaments, ending shanks, playing more consistently under pressure, and finally understanding what was actually getting in their way.
Meet the Team
The coaches behind Golf Psycho
Co-Founder
Laurie Benavidez
Laurie Benavidez is a licensed Occupational Therapist in Texas and California, with additional training in yoga science. She watched Carlos struggle for years with something she recognized immediately from her clinical background: it wasn't a skill gap. It was a pattern that information alone couldn't touch. Her understanding of how people build habits, respond to stress, and actually change behavior is the foundation of everything Golf Psycho does delivered not as clinical treatment, but as coaching. Laurie also has a Bachelor's degree in Biology with a minor in psychology and taught biology, chemistry, and physics. She received her Masters Degree in Occupational Therapy in 2012. Laurie loves fashion, old Hollywood aesthetics, period pieces, Chinese food, and a fall convertible drive.
Head Coach & Co-Founder
Carlos Benavidez
Carlos Benavidez has been playing golf for over thirty years. He shot a 76 at seventeen years old and then spent the next two decades chasing that round. Despite a great swing, Carlos was plagued with mental game issues. He tried every swing fix and mental tip available without finding the answer. Using the same methodology that became Golf Psycho, he shot a 71 twenty three years later. He learned it was his mind and how he was accustomed to reacting rather than responding to stress. Carlos holds a Bachelor's degree in Communication Disorders, which shaped his deep understanding of human behavior. He is also certified health coach with a background in yoga science that have all shaped how he understands behavior, communication, and lasting change. Carlos loves writing music, photography, cars, and is a Tex-Mex grilled fajitas junkie.
Carlos spent twenty years working on his golf game without breaking through. Practicing more, buying new clubs, swing tips — nothing held. It wasn't until he and Laurie combined what they understood about behavior change and with what he knew about competitive golf that things shifted. The result wasn't just a lower score. It was a completely different relationship with the game. They built Golf Psycho so other golfers don't have to spend twenty years figuring it out.
The Golf Psycho Mental Game Performance Analysis
Where It All Starts: Three sessions. One personalized plan. No swing changes.
The Golf Psycho Mental Game Performance Analysis is where every serious golfer starts a three-session process built around understanding your game specifically, not handing you a generic mental checklist. This is where we build a plan specific to YOUR game.
Investment: $497
How The Assessment Works
Session 1 — The Analysis
Your first session is via Zoom (60 Minutes). Here you will tell us about your game in your own words. We go deep into how your mental game actually works on the course: what triggers your patterns, how you respond under pressure, and where the real gaps are. You don't need to prepare anything just show up ready to talk about your game. This allows us to create the perfect plan and create goals and strategies to get you playing better golf and lowering your scores.
Session 2 — Your Blueprint
About a week later you will have your second session (30 mins). Your Golf Psycho team has spent the week creating your personalized and curated set of goals, recommendations, and strategies built around what we identified in session 1. You leave with a clear picture of what has been driving your on-course patterns and a concrete plan for changing them. How better golf ACTUALLY happens.
Session 3 — Accountability Check-In
In your third session (15 mins) - 30 days after you receive your personalized blueprint we give you the support and accountability to ensure carryover and make updates if needed. A check in to see how things are going and if they are getting done. The perfect support and accountability needed to keep new habits growing that promote better golf. This session is critical to ensure the new habits you'll be adopting stick. Where most golfers and coaches fail.
What you walk away with:
Your investment provides you the tools you'll be using on the course for decades to come — and a personalized plan specific to you, not a list of tips you have already heard. Our systems are unique to anything ever seen in Golf. Which is why they work.
Golf Psycho Mental Game Performance Analysis Investment
Investment: $497
Ongoing Coaching
For golfers that have completed the assessment.
Ongoing coaching is available for golfers who want and need continued support and accountability. Options are available for what best helps you - via phone call, zoom appointments, or in person sessions.
Raul, B9 Golf, Austin, TX
I had an exceptional experience working with Carlos from Beautifullifegolf to improve my mental golf game. His personalized approach and valuable insights have had an immediate positive impact on my performance. Carlos's expertise, clear communication, and infectious enthusiasm make him highly recommended for anyone looking to enhance their mental game. Thank you, Carlos!
Dalton, Austin, TX
I met Carlos and Laurie about a year or two ago and should've worked with them sooner. Walking through my golf game with them was eye opening and so so beneficial. They made me realize the areas of my game where I have fun and enjoy and also the areas that cause worry and anxious thoughts to creep up. Our initial conversation resulted in a mindset shift for me and I was excited to get back on the course. They provided tools for me to practice both on and off the course and I'm looking forward to working with them again and again.
Angela, Golf Parent, Austin,TX
Carlos and Laurie have become a staple to our son’s golf program and life. Their encouragement and teaching has elevated him to the next level. It is not often you find people as committed to your kid’s overall emotional and athletic wellbeing as this power team. We are so grateful we found them and look forward to a very promising future!
Francis, Beyond Golf Performance, Teaching Pro, Austin, TX
Carlos and Laurie are exceptional health coaches bringing great experience to each session. I’ve worked with them personally on my golf game and have always felt at ease and cared for. Looking forward to our continued progress together!
Hudson, HS Golfer, Austin, TX
Carlos and Laurie have truly changed not only golf game but my life. The way see things, The way process information, and even the way I breathe. The amount of clarity Carlos and Laurie have brought me is absolutely incredible. They have given me every opportunity I need to take my game to the next level.
Emily, Austin, TX
I have participated in a few classes with Laurie and Carlos for mental health and yoga for golf and have absolutely loved them. They were gracious enough to come to my house and lead a private golf-centric yoga and guided meditation practice for me and my golf friends and it was incredible! All my friends raved about it! Will be hosting more of these events with Laurie and Carlos in the future!
Emilio, Austin, TX
These guys have a great way of helping you find your calm and center both on the golf course and off. They have a natural light to them that seems to bring out the best in others, give them a dang try!
Austin, HS & Collegiate Golfer
These two are great people and are willing to be able to take your mental capability to the next level for your own greater potential.
Tony, Ohio
Things are going great! Since returning from my trip. I have been playing well! I shot 77 yesterday! My last 5 rounds have been between 77 and 81. The breathing and meditation practices are really paying off! Thanks for all your help! I am confident that as long as I keep up with my mediation, breathing and pre shot routine I will continue to play well! I wish we would have met three years ago!