Inside Our Pursuit of Performance Seminar: Dr. Raymond Prior Comes to West Bend Country Club
On Sunday, February 1, 2026, the Wisconsin Golf Academy will host Our Pursuit of Performance Seminar at West Bend Country Club – a half-day experience designed to help golf enthusiasts better understand how elite performers think, practice and prepare at the highest levels.
The seminar will be headlined by Dr. Raymond Prior, one of the world’s most respected voices in performance psychology today. Dr. Prior works with PGA Tour champions, Olympic gold medalists and elite performers across professional sports, business and the arts, helping them turn psychology into structured, repeatable systems for peak performance.
This isn’t about hype or motivation. Dr. Prior’s work focuses on practical frameworks that improve focus, resilience under pressure and long-term consistency – skills that translate directly to the golf course and everyday life.
Reserve your spot for February 1 by emailing Paul Mindel at paul@wisconsingolfacademy.com
Why This Seminar is Different
Most golf seminars focus almost exclusively on swing mechanics. While the golf swing is important, it is only one piece of the performance puzzle. The Our Pursuit of Performance Seminar is different by design, focusing on three critical areas that are often overlooked in conventional instruction: performance psychology, how to practice and golf-specific fitness and mobility.
Dr. Raymond Prior brings a rare depth of expertise in performance psychology, working with winners across every major professional golf tour, Olympic medalists, championship teams and elite organizations including the PGA Tour, NFL and MLB. A published researcher in the Journal of Applied Sport Psychology and the best-selling author of Golf Beneath the Surface, Dr. Prior translates psychology into practical, repeatable systems golfers can rely on when pressure is highest.
Alongside Dr. Prior, Paul Mindel, Director of Instruction at the Wisconsin Golf Academy, will present The Science of Practice – an area he believes is widely misunderstood.
“I believe practice is one of the most misunderstood parts of the game. While there is an abundance of information available on how to swing, most golfers are never taught how to practice effectively.”
– Paul Mindel, Wisconsin Golf Academy
Without proper practice structure, mental skills or physical preparation, golfers are often left relying solely on their swing – an approach that rarely holds up over the course of a challenging round.
Completing the picture is Dr. Casey Walter, a Titleist Performance Institute (TPI) Certified Golf Specialist and physical therapist, who will address mobility, strength, balance and coordination as foundations for injury resilience and consistent performance.
“I have referred several of my clients to Dr. Walter and have personally witnessed her level of expertise and care. Her goal is to help golfers play better and enjoy the game more.”
Together, these three perspectives create a comprehensive performance framework that extends far beyond mechanics, giving attendees tools they can immediately apply on the course and in everyday life.
My Personal Perspective
I had the opportunity to interview Dr. Prior last August alongside Paul Mindel, and what stood out most was how relatable and grounded his approach felt. Despite working with the best performers in the world, his message consistently returned to simplicity – reducing tension, staying loose and allowing preparation to show up naturally rather than forcing outcomes.
Many of the principles he shared then are things I still lean on today while playing – letting go of overthinking, swinging with the same freedom you feel on the range and trusting the process instead of reacting to pressure. That mindset shift alone can be transformative for players at any level.
Additional Presenters
Alongside Dr. Prior, attendees will also learn from two highly respected experts:
- Paul Mindel, Director of Instruction at the Wisconsin Golf Academy, will present The Science of Practice, breaking down why practice is often misunderstood and how to train more effectively, not just more often.
- Dr. Casey Walter, TPI Golf Specialist and Physical Therapist, will discuss The Power of Mobility for Peak Golf Form, focusing on injury resilience and physical readiness.
Event Details
Our Pursuit of Performance Seminar
Date: Sunday, February 1, 2026
Time: 9:00 am – 1:00 pm (doors open at 8:30 am)
Location: West Bend Country Club (5858 Cty Hwy Z, West Bend, WI)
Cost: $125 per person (advance payment required)
Coffee, snacks, an intermission, handouts and a post-event book signing with Dr. Prior are all included. Copies of Golf Beneath the Surface will also be available for purchase onsite.
Reserve Your Spot
Seating for this seminar is limited, and registration is handled directly through Paul Mindel.
Step 1: Reserve your seat
- Call or email Paul to confirm availability
Step 2: Submit payment
- Venmo: @Paul-Mindel (preferred)
- Check: Payable to Wisconsin Golf Academy LLC
Spots are filled on a first-paid basis.
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Once payment is received, your spot for the February 1 Our Pursuit of Performance Seminar will be secured.
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