Be The Right Club Today Podcast

On Season 2: Episode 14 of the Be the Right Club Today podcast, we had the pleasure of hosting PGA Tour Coach Mark Blackburn. Join us as we delve into the work of a top coach, exploring Mark's coaching, the influential mentors who shaped his career, and his approach to working with top-tier players. Mark's expertise and insights are truly enlightening. To learn more about Mark Blackburn and his work, visit his website at blackburngolf.com. You can also stay updated with his latest thoughts and advice by following him on Twitter. This episode is proudly sponsored by Holderness and Bourne, visit hbgolf.com and use the code HSutton15 to enjoy an exclusive 15% discount on your next order. Don't miss out on this captivating episode that offers valuable perspectives on coaching and the world of professional golf. Tune in now!

On Season 2: Episode 13 of the Be the Right Club Today podcast, Parker McLachlin joined us! You may know of him as Short Game Chef! Parker has had a great playing career competing on the PGA Tour and picking up a win. Now Parker is focused on helping players of all levels improve their short games. We talk short game myths, club selection, shot choice, different lies, wedge design, setup variables and much much more. Check out Parker on his Instagram and on his website! Don't forget to check out the podcast sponsor, Holderness and Bourne, at hbgolf.com and use code HSutton15 for 15% off your next order!

On Season 2: Episode 12 of the Be the Right Club Today podcast we dive into the world of professional golf with PGA Tour player Taylor Moore. Hear Taylor's insights on life on the PGA Tour, his first win at the Valspar Championship this year, his mental approach, practice habits, and how to transfer skills from the range to the course. Tune in for practical tips and a unique perspective on the life of a PGA Tour player. Don't forget to check out the podcast sponsor, Holderness and Bourne, at hbgolf.com and use code HSutton15 for 15% off your next order!

In Season 2 - Episode 11 of "Be The Right Club Today" podcast, The two Jamie's and Hal review the PGA Championship and Brooks Koepka's Major Mentality. The team discuss the Ryder Cup and LIV player's involvement, Hal shares how he when as a kid would spend time with professionals who lived the life he sought. He also explores the significant influence of parents on their kids' golf journeys. Join us for an insightful episode that delves into the world of golf. Tune in now! Head over to the Youtube version of the podcast to see some clips from the new Darmor Club that Hal is currently working on! Don't forget to check out the podcast sponsor, Holderness and Bourne, at hbgolf.com and use code HSutton15 for 15% off your next order!

In Season 2, Episode 10 of the podcast, Hal and Jamie are joined by Sandy Armour, a long-time professional golfer and full-time tour caddy. As Sandy prepares for the first Champions Tour Major of the year, he shares some fascinating insights into the world of golf. The conversation kicks off with Sandy talking about his grandfather, The Silver Scot, and sharing some anecdotes about Tommy Armour's illustrious career. Hal joins in for the first third of the episode before technical difficulties force him to drop out, but Jamie continues the conversation with Sandy. They discuss a range of topics, including short game advice from José María Olazábal, Sandy's time with Darren Clarke and his ball striking capabilities, and the repeatable action of Hall of Fame players. Sandy also provides some great advice for golfers of all levels. Overall, it's a wonderful chat that's both informative and engaging. Don't forget to check out the podcast sponsor, Holderness and Bourne, at hbgolf.com and use code HSutton15 for 15% off your next order!

Legendary Golf Instructor Jim McLean joins Hal & Jamie on the Podcast to discuss many topics in golf. Hal and Jim told stories of Jackie Burke's influence on their careers, spending time with great players in the game and of course lots of discussion about the golf swing. Jim is one of the only few teachers to instruct major champions when they won their majors on all 3 tours. Major champions including, Keegan Bradley, Tom Kite, Cristie Kerr, Lexi Thompson, Dave Eichelberger. Jim has also worked with Hal Sutton, Bernhard Langer, Greg Norman, Peter Jacobsen, Brad Faxon, Gary Woodland and over a 100 more. Over 250 Jim McLean Golf School Instructors are now at top private clubs as Head Professionals, Director of Golf or Director of Instruction. This episode is brought to you by Holderness and Bourne - Find them at hbgolf.com and use code HSutton15 for 15% off your next order!

Hal and Jamie are joined by the returning Raymond Prior, Ph.D. We discuss topics from slow play, stable and unstable confidence, the Masters and his incredible new book “Golf Beneath the Surface” coming out soon! Click below to pre order! Raymond is a Performance Consultant specializing in helping his clients compete and work at the highest level. He works with PGA Tour players, business executives, entertainers and more. Pre Order Raymond's book now!

In episode 7 of the "Be The Right Club Today Podcast, Hal and Jamie were joined by Masters Champion, Trevor Immelman. The conversation touched on a wide range of topics, including Immelman's experiences at Augusta, the recent announcement of a new golf ball, the importance of a winning mentality, and Immelman's work in television broadcasting. With his wealth of experience and expertise, Immelman provided fascinating insights into the world of golf and shared valuable knowledge for all golfers. Listeners of the podcast are sure to enjoy this engaging and informative conversation with this Major Champion! Head over to the Youtube version of this podcast as the show opens with a few clips from the new Darmor Club in Columbus, Texas. We will upload some videos as progress is made on the development and highlight the fantastic layout and course design!  This episode is brought to you by Holderness and Bourne - Find them at hbgolf.com and use code HSutton15 for 15% off your next order!

Hal and the Jamie's cover a wide range of topics in this episode. The PLAYERS championship, Bay Hill, the R&A and USGA recent announcement and more. The team also answer some of your questions and there are some great tips and advice on how to play your best! Head over the Youtube version of this podcast as the show opens with a few clips from the new Darmor Club in Columbus, Texas. We will upload some videos as progress is made on the development and highlight the fantastic layout and course design! This episode is brought to you by Holderness and Bourne - Find them at hbgolf.com and use code HSutton15 for 15% off your next order!

Hal and the Jamie's are joined by PGA Tour short game coach Tim Yelverton. Tim works with many players on the PGA Tour, LPGA Tour and top college talent in the country. The guys discuss what it takes to prepare at an elite level, what the common things he sees in Amateurs short games and sound practice habits. This was a fantastic insightful discussion into the short game with some great advice for players of all levels. Follow Tim on his Instagram. This episode is brought to you by Holderness and Bourne - Find them at hbgolf.com and use code HSutton15 for 15% off your next order!

On this edition of Be the Right Club Today Podcast, Hal & Jamie were joined at the academy by Doug Wright. Doug is the Vice President of Strategic Planning for Heritage-Links and is working with Hal on their new course in Texas, Darmor Club. Doug has incredible knowledge of golf course construction and architecture and the guys discussed what goes into building a golf course, what makes a great course, how design affects the experience for the player, and how architects can influence the player's mind. Heritage links are America's Premier Golf Course Builder. Find out more about them at https://lexicon-inc.com/heritage-links. This episode is brought to you by Holderness and Bourne - Find them at hbgolf.com and use code Hal15 for 15% off your next order!

Andy Johnson from The Fried Egg and Shotgun Start joins Hal & Jamie to talk golf architecture, favorite courses, and Match Play tactics. Hal and Andy dive into Macdonald and Raynor template holes, Cypress Point, and how modern equipment is changing the game. Catch Andy's work at www.thefriedegg.com and on Twitter @andytfe. This episode is brought to you by Holderness and Bourne - Find them at hbgolf.com and use code Hal15 for 15% off your next order!

Hal and Jamie (Fraser) are joined by Dr. Izzy Justice on Episode 2. Dr. Justice is a Sports Neuroscientist and the author of 8 books on Emotional Intelligence. He has been in the Neuroscience field for over 30 years and was the first person to integrate EQ into sports and athletic performance. For more information on Dr. Justice work head to https://gyragolf.com/

The Be The Right Club Today Podcast returns for Season 2! Hal introduces the new team at the Hal Sutton Golf Academy. Jamie Fraser, originally from Scotland, joins as the Director of the Academy. Jamie Marshall, born in Canada, comes in as Head of Instruction. Hal and the team discuss golf swing, how they view coaching and also LIV golf! Follow us on Twitter, Instagram and Youtube @halsuttongolf and head on over to our website halsuttongolf.com. Enjoy the podcast!

This week we were pleased to have Beth Ann Nichols, Senior Writer at Golfweek and the first female president of the Golf Writers' Association of America on the podcast. We discussed the historic US Women's Open purse, LIV Golf, the future of the LPGA Tour and more. Tune in for an interesting take from one of golf's best journalists!

What is commitment? Is it the missing piece to an elite golf game? How do we hit committed shots under pressure? Find out this week on Be The Right Club Today Podcast!

Frank Nobilo has won 15 times worldwide, placed top 10 in all four majors, and is one of the best commentators in golf today. We were lucky to have him on the podcast this week to discuss last week's PGA Championship at Southern Hills, Tiger's return, the impact of distance on the future of golf, and more.

This week on the Be The Right Club Today Podcast, Hal and Chase are joined by Shaun Webb and Mike Granato, founders of Athletic Motion Golf (AMG). Their successful YouTube Channel with over 145k subscribers, along with their online and in person coaching have revolutionized golf instruction. On this episode, they talk with Hal and Chase about the difference in pro swings vs amateurs, whether the pivot or the arms drive the golf swing, how to shallow the golf club, how golf swings change as we age, and much more! Tune in to hear from two of the best golf instructors in the world!

This week Hal and Chase sit down with AP Golf Writer Doug Ferguson to discuss the upcoming PGA Championship at Southern Hills, Scott Scheffler's run as World #1, the LIV Golf controversy, and what it's like covering the greatest golfers in the world! Tune in for a unique and interesting perspective from the recipient of the PGA Lifetime Achievement Award in Journalism, Doug Ferguson.

This week Hal and Chase chat with Dr. Bob Winters about confidence in the game of golf, putting psychology, committing to shots, having a clear cut game plan, and more. Dr Bob Winters is an internationally renowned sports psychologist, author, and professional speaker.He holds a P.h.D. in sports psychology from the University of Virginia. He's spent over 35 years helping athletes get in the winner's circle and to achieve their full potential. Tune in to level up your mental game on this week's episode of Be The Right Club Today Podcast!

Hal's longtime caddie on the PGA Tour, Freddie Burns, joins the podcast this week to discuss their prolific partnership, how they got their start as a team, share stories from the PGA Tour, and talk about what it takes to win at the highest levels.

This week, Raymond Prior, PhD joins the podcast in-person to help all our our listeners' mental games. Raymond is a Performance Consultant specializing in helping his clients compete and work at the highest level. He works with PGA Tour players, business executives, entertainers and more. In this episode, Hal, Chase, and Raymond sit down to discuss the importance of "the struggle," how to stay in the present, dealing with anxiety and nerves on the golf course, and the importance of acceptance to achieve great things on and off the golf course.

This week, PGA Tour Coach and Canadian PGA Teacher of the Year and biomechanics expert Scott Cowx joins the Be The Right Club Today Podcast. He discusses Scottie Scheffler's unique swing, playing under pressure, the importance of hand speed in producing clubhead speed and much more!

Hal and Chase sit down to discuss Tiger's return to the PGA Tour and to talk about this one special week a year, The Masters.

It's time for another Q&A on Be The Right Club Today Podcast! This week Hal and Chase dive into your questions from Twitter and Instagram and answer as many as they can. They cover it all from swing thoughts to lowering your handicap to analyzing their own careers. Tune in and see if they answered your question!

Dr. Karl Morris is one of the leading mental game coaches in Europe and worldwide. He is the founder of the Mind Factor and author of The Lost Art of Golf series. He has worked with such talents as Louis Oosthuizen, Darren Clarke, Lee Westwood, Paul McGinley, Graeme McDowell and more. He sat down this week with Hal and Chase to discuss the importance of committing to shots, accepting poor shots, tapping into your creative brain, and much more. Tune in for a comprehensive look at the mental game.

Hal and Chase recap the bad-weather-plagued Players Championship, Cam Smith's exciting win, and explain how they deal with playing in blustery conditions. From mindset to shot selection to club selection, Hal and Chase teach how best to cope with the wind.

This week Hal and Chase are joined by 17-time Tour Winner, PGA Champion, and 2X Players Champion Steve Elkington. They discuss the intricacies of Pete Dye's TPC Sawgrass, the types of player they like to win this week, and everything else Players Championship.

Chase and Hal were pleased to have Brandel Chamblee back on the podcast this week to discuss everything surrounding Phil Mickelson and the SGL: What was Phil looking to accomplish? Is he suspended from the PGA Tour? Where does the PGA Tour go from here? Tune in and find out!

For their first non-golfer on the Be The Right Club Today Podcast, Hal and Chase are joined this week by 5X World Series Champion and MLB Legend, Andy Pettitte. They discuss the parallels between golf and baseball, the importance of visualization and commitment, learning from failure and much more. Andy provides great insight into athletic performance at the highest levels. It's an episode you won't want to miss!

Episode 58: Mach 3 Speed Training This week's episode features Mike Romatowski, creator of the Mach 3 Speed Training System, and Sarah White, the leader in average driving distance on the Epson Tour (298.6 yards). They join the podcast to talk about their Mach 3 Speed System and how it can help golfers increase their club head speed, get stronger, and enjoy the game more.

This week, Hal and Chase are joined by 3X US Open Winner, 20X PGA Tour and 45X Champions Tour winner, Hale Irwin. They discuss setting reachable and attainable goals, the importance of being a multi-sport athlete, the Super Golf League, and much more. Lots of knowledge in this episode, check it out!

Hal and Chase are joined on the podcast this week by Dr. Will Wu, PhD. Dr. Wu is a cofounder of the Skilled Coaching Alliance and professor of Motor Learning and Control at California State University Long Beach. He discusses practice variability, using "scrimmage" to take your practice to the course through a concept called bridging, using the "Goldilocks method" to make a swing change, and how to use swing feels to produce a change in your golf swing. Dr. Wu provides an in depth look into how golfers of all levels can implement changes to their game and the best ways to make those changes stick.

Ian Fraser is the Founder and CEO of TXG, and one of the best club fitters in the world. This week we were lucky enough to have him on the Podcast to discuss the intricacies of club fitting. In the episode, Hal, Chase, and Ian dive deep into the misconceptions in the equipment world, what shaft flex you should be playing for your swing speed, building a better fitting experience based on strokes gained, and so much more. It's everything you need to know about club fitting in one episode! Tune in!

With 39 Wins, 8 Majors, 5 Open Championships and 6X PGA Tour Player of the Year Honors, Tom Watson is one of the greatest to ever play the game. This week we were lucky enough to have him on the podcast. He gives insight into his dominant performances in the Open Championship, discusses learning how to play the game in poor weather in Kansas, his relationship with his longtime caddie Bruce Edwards, stories from the Tour, and much more. This is an episode you won't want to miss!

Hal and Chase are joined on the Podcast this week by 2021 Ryder Cup Captain and 12-time PGA Tour Winner, Steve Stricker. They discuss last year's Ryder Cup at Whistling Straits, fighting back from losing his Tour card, his unique putting style, and more.

This week's episode marks 1 year of the Be The Right Club Today Podcast! Thank you to all of our loyal listeners and viewers! Hal and Chase reflect on 1 year of hosting the podcast, what they've learned, what they hope to accomplish with the podcast going forward and much more. Let us know what your favorite episode has been!

This week, Hal and Chase sit down with Martin Chuck, Inventor and Founder of the massively popular Tour Striker training aids, Golf Digest Top 50 Instructor and Golf Magazine Top 100 Instructor. They discuss what he learned studying under George Knudson and Moe Norman, the importance of a consistent and repeatable pre-shot routine, the role that speed plays in today's golf, and reflecting honestly about the weaknesses in your golf game.

This week's episode features Ed "The Grip" Fiori. Ed is a 4X PGA Tour Winner and most famously defeated Tiger Woods at the 1996 Quad Cities Classic. Hal and Chase speak with Ed about his victory over Tiger, his time on the PGA Tour, and how he overcame both a heart and a kidney transplant to get a new lease on life. Merry Christmas to all of our listeners! Enjoy!

Raymond Prior, PhD joins the podcast this week to discuss all things mental game. Raymond is a Performance Consultant specializing in helping his clients compete and work at the highest level. He works with PGA Tour players, business executives, entertainers and more.   Raymond teaches the difference between nerves and anxiety, how to build stable confidence in your golf game, and how to stay grounded and practice mindfulness. He also discusses goal setting and how it can be both a benefit and a detriment to your performance.    Tune in to transform your mental approach by understanding and harnessing your personal psychology.

Hal and Chase sit down with Travis Fulton, instructor at Jacksonville Golf and Country Club, former Director of Instructor at TPC Sawgrass, host of the Stripe Show Podcast, and former instructional host on Golf Channel. They cover a range of topics including helping amateurs improve their golf swings by improving club face control, changing your mindset so you can increase swing speed, the practice habits of PGA Tour players, and what Trackman numbers PGA Tour players really pay attention to.

How can we improve our golf game? How long should it take to make a swing change? How can you tell if you're getting better? How can we change our focus to get the most out of our practice? Hal and Chase answer all these questions and more in this week's episode of Be The Right Club Today Podcast

Happy Thanksgiving to all of our listeners! We're thankful that you've enjoyed the podcast so much. To show how much we appreciate you, we've dedicated this Thanksgiving episode to answering your questions! Happy Thanksgiving!

In this episode, Hal and Chase sit down with 10X PGA Tour Winner, 2X PGA Champion, and short game master, Dave Stockton. They discuss all things putting and short game, his time on the PGA Tour, and how to make your putting world class.

This week on the Be The Right Club Today Podcast, Hal and Chase are joined by a very special guest, Mike Schy. Mike was Bryson DeChambeau's long-time coach and is Director of Instruction at the Mike Schy Golf Performance Institute at Dragonfly Golf Club in Fresno, CA. They discuss all things Bryson, from the creation of single length irons to his quest for distance, to balancing the center of gravity of golf balls. Tune in for a great conversation!

Are elite ball strikers born or made? In this episode, Hal and Chase discuss how controlling the club face can transform your golf game. They dive into which swing pieces open and close the face, how you can fix your slice, eliminating a two-way miss, and much more! Watch on YouTube for visuals and demonstrations!

In this episode, Hal and Chase sit down with 12-time PGA Tour winner, 1993 PGA Champion, broadcaster, and 2008 Ryder Cup Captain, Paul Azinger. They discuss confidence vs self belief, how to effectively use the bounce in your short game, recount some fun stories from Paul and Hal's time on the PGA Tour, and more!

This week on the Be The Right Club Today Podcast, Hal and Chase sit down with golf statistician, Arccos Data Insights Lead and Co-Host of 'Hack It Out Golf' podcast, Lou Stagner. They dive deep into PGA Tour stats, discuss what separates the greatest players in the world from amateur golfers, managing expectations, and how to improve at golf using stats. Give him a follow @LouStagner for some great insights!

This week, Hal and Chase host PGA Master Professional, Golf Digest Top 50 Teacher, GOLF Magazine Top 100 Teacher, PGA and LPGA Tour Coach and Co-Founder of the Skilled Coaching Alliance, John Dunigan. They discuss the process of learning, coaching junior golfers, how to make meaningful changes in your golf swing, and getting the most out of your practice. Watch it on YouTube for some great demonstrations from John!

In this episode, Hal and Chase sit down with acclaimed sports psychologist and author, Dr. Bob Rotella. He's worked with Jim Furyk, Davis Love III, Justin Thomas, Padraig Harrington, Darren Clarke, Rory McIlroy and Brad Faxon, just to name a few and joined Be The Right Club Today Podcast to share what he knows about the mental game. They discuss playing with a quiet mind, handling nerves and tension in your golf game, achieving your potential, and so much more.

This week, Hal and Chase are joined by their first returning guest, PGA member, former Korn Ferry Tour player, and 1992 World Long Drive Champion Monte Scheinblum. They discuss Monte's new video Broom Force, how to create and increase speed in the golf swing, and much more!