Golf Strategy School Podcast

It's been a while since Josh Boggs, PGA has been on the show but he's back!  In this episode Josh talks about how you can tell when it's time to change clubs.  Not only does he lay out a lot of great information he shares a fact that absolutely blew my mind!Friend of the show Chris Finn from Par 4 Success has put together a free assessment to see how your four main rotation centers measure up to other golfers. Visit par4success.com/griffin to get your free assessment!

We are back again with Chris Finn the founder of Par4Success.com talking about something we hinted at in his appearance last month - rotational exercises, specifically with medicine balls.  How you can use it to help your golf game and more importantly how to avoid hindering your golf game!Friend of the show Chris Finn from Par 4 Success has put together a free assessment to see how your four main rotation centers measure up to other golfers. Visit par4success.com/griffin to get your free assessment!

Today we're talking about two of the most confusing numbers on the scorecard.  Course rating and slope.  They are related but they speak to two different groups of golfers.If you want to see where you stand against golfers in your age group, sign up for a free self assessment at Par4success.com/griffinFriend of the show Chris Finn from Par 4 Success has put together a free assessment to see how your four main rotation centers measure up to other golfers. Visit par4success.com/griffin to get your free assessment!

After talking with Chris Finn last week about how to the four rotational centers I wanted to dive a little deeper into one of the things that we touched on lightly.  Angle of attack.  I'm sure a lot of my listeners have heard the term but I wanted to explain the basics of it and take a closer look at it for the people who aren't as familiar.If you didn't get a chance to check out Chris' episode, go do that, then head over to par4success.com/griffin for a free assessment to see how you move compared to other golfers your age!Friend of the show Chris Finn from Par 4 Success has put together a free assessment to see how your four main rotation centers measure up to other golfers. Visit par4success.com/griffin to get your free assessment!

Today we welcome back friend of the show and fellow heart surgery punch card owner Chris Finn from Par 4 Success!  Chris has more data than just about anyone in the golf industry and in this episode we're talking about how to measure yourself against other golfers your age.  *HINT Chris will help you do it for free at par4success.com/griffin*Friend of the show Chris Finn from Par 4 Success has put together a free assessment to see how your four main rotation centers measure up to other golfers. Visit par4success.com/griffin to get your free assessment!

This was an amazing final round of the US Open.  I love it when there's tons of people in contention and ESPECIALLY when it's because they're all playing really well.  This year there were more people in contention compared to last year when Jon Rahm won, but we did see some similar bread crumbs in the success.For me I saw 2 main things that the weekend golfer can learn from this final round.One revolves around puttingThe other about target selectionIf you'd like some help with your putting (and some other things) check out my free 5 Strokes In 5 Days Challenge

Have you ever heard of SIFY?  No, not Lady Sif and the warriors three from the Thor movies, but Shots Inside Fifty Yards.  This has been a metric I've been following closer and closer so I can determine what is really holding back my score.Most people will average a little more than 36 putts per round and (especially weekend golfers) will probably miss 16/18 greens in regulation.  If we're really being honest with ourselves we can probably say of those 16 greens we miss, we will also duff or skull a couple of those and wind up with multiple chips on one hole.  My point being, if you track this and see a number around 60, don't be afraid, let's just dive deeper into the what caused it!If you want even more detailed stats, look at how long your first putt is after a SIFY shot.  That will tell you if your chipping or putting is in more urgent need of attention.  At the beginning I would suggest just looking at whether or not you ended up inside or outside of 20 feet.  If you can consistently land inside 20 feet from your chips, you are doing better than the average weekend golfer and should be more focused on your putting.  Obviously, if that's not the case then you need to spend more time chipping.If you want some help with either of these you can sign up for our 5 strokes in 5 days challenge, which will walk you through 5 different practice routines that will drastically help your SIFY metrics!  Get this free challenge by clicking here: https://www.golfstrategyacademy.com/5in5

Have you ever wanted to know if the work your putting into your game is worth it or not?  Maybe it's a training aid that your looking to buy but you're not sure if it's actually something beneficial or a bunch of fancy marketing.  Chris Finn from Par 4 Success is here to talk about just that!Chris and I also talk about how to get going early in your season without hurting yourself.  He shares some of his tips on how to listen to what your body is telling you so you can get your golf in without being laid up for a few days afterwards.Chris was even nice enough to put together a free assessment just for our audience!  You can find that, and see where you rank, at www.par4success.com/griffin

If you want the shorter version  check out the YouTube videoDo you ever get stuck between clubs and just can't commit to a shot?  It's really easy to get in your own head on the golf course.  This drill is from David Heinen from the Kaizen Golf Academy and it can help you better commit to your shots!Turns out that episode was so long ago it's not even on Apple Podcasts anymore!

Do I have an interview for you!  Today I'm talking with Henry McGannon a caddie turned founder of RealGolfers.co a golf clothing line that has it's eyes set on making golf more accessible by making it's clothing more affordable.We talk  aboutWhat you can expect if you hire a caddieWhat are the more common errors Henry has seen players makeWhy it's so important to keep golf accessible to allCheck out www.realgolfers.co to see some of these awesome, crazy comfortable, and VERY affordable shirts for yourself!

This is usually the weakest part for a lot of golfers, the mental game.  Let's take a look at what you can do to avoid some of these common mental game missteps.Don't forget to check out the Golf Coach Reacts video series.

Breaking 80 isn't as hard as you think.  You don't really need to be "perfect" for the whole round.  There's surprisingly a fair amount of room for error.  Let's take a look at what the average stats are for someone who shoots 79.Need help with your short game?  Join our 5 strokes in 5 days challenge!Don't forget to watch on YouTube

I cracked the code on improving your distance without buying new clubs.  Here's how!Ever since I was a kid (probably around age 14) I was always able to out drive adults who were nearly twice my size.  The secret for me was the separation between my hands and my chest.This allowed me to increase my swing arc and (say it with me) REDUCE VARIALBES IN MY SWING!  By slightly shortening the length of my backswing so I could maintain that big separation (keeping my hands directly in front of my sternum) I was able to both increase my swing arc and more consistently hit the middle of the club face.This really helped create a much more efficient transfer of energy into the ball and that's the secret to hitting the ball further with a shorter swing!Need some help with your game?  Check out my free lessons here https://www.golfstrategyacademy.com/store

In this episode I'm joined by Henry Stetina, PGA and we dig deep into what the fundamentals are for better, more consistent iron play.  Henry is part of the PGA/PGM program with New Mexico State University where he works both with player and instructor development (he teaches the teachers!)Henry also has his own podcast as well - Straight Shooters Golf Podcast make sure you give it a listen!

Golf 101 on Facebook   Our poll from the Golf 101 Facebook group resulted in an overwhelming request for iron tips, so that's what we'll get into in this episode.  Specifically what you're likely doing to that's causing shots to be fat and thin, and more importantly how to quit doing that!

Throughout any golf journey you will see ups and downs in your scores, as well as periods where you play a lot or sometimes don't!  For me, living in Wisconsin I have to suffer through winter.     Sure I can go to a simulator, but that can get really expensive in a rather short amount of time.   Here are three ways you can practice your golf game during your offseason to ensure you are as ready as ever when the season starts back up for you.   If you want to have some say in what is discussed going forward (and get some inside info and bonus content) join the Golf 101 Facebook group. https://www.facebook.com/groups/Golf101Breaking90   Want to shave 5 strokes off your game in as little as 5 days?  Join our 5 in 5 challenge! https://golfstrategyacademy.com/5in5

Want to save a few strokes the next time you play? Sign up for our free 5 Strokes in 5 Days challenge (click here) In this episode I talk with Kiel Alderink from www.mentalgolftype.com about how your Myers-Briggs personality type can impact how you should think about your mental game. I have dealt a lot with these personality tests, I'm an ESTJ, and they are very helpful in a business and at home sense but I never thought to apply it to golf.

I know it's easy to fall into habbits both good and bad, but I tend to see a pretty steady pattern of bad habbits showing up for higher handicap golfers specifically when it comes to chipping.    In this episode we're looking at two factors: Clean contact Distance control If you'd like to get your game going as quickly as possible, join our 5 Strokes in 5 Days Challenge!  It's free to join and you can do so by clicking here or visiting https://www.golfstrategyacademy.com/5in5

As a thank you for everyone who stuck with me through all my health issues I put together a 5 Strokes in 5 Days Challenge. Check that out by clicking here → https://www.golfstrategyacademy.com/5in5 That's right, I'm back! I wanted to say a quick thank you to everyone who reached out and wished me well with my heart surgery. It took longer than I wanted for my recovery, and if I'm being honest, I'm still not 100%, but I'm good enough to get the podcast going again. _____________________________________________________ Everyone wants to hit their driver better but you have to have a plan if you really want to see improvement. As a golfer you always have to have a plan. A plan for when things are working and a plan for when things are going sideways. Today I'll help you lay out the first couple steps of that plan so you can hit more fairways and start racking up some longer straighter drives. In this video you'll learn: - The difference between alignment and aim (Thanks Rory McIlroy!) - How you can fix your slice by aim further right (wait, whaaaaaat?) - How to stop coming over the top with one simple move - A bonus slice fixing tip at the end of the video Also, if you want a golf group on Facebook where I share multiple tips and tricks per week you can join my Golf 101 group → https://www.facebook.com/groups/Golf101Breaking90

When it comes to golf we know that the mental game is a significant part of the overall process and oftentimes a very underestimated portion of the game too.  Let’s look to a master of the mental game, PGA Professional Geoff Greig.  Geoff has been helping educate people all about the different parts of the mental game so they can get “in the zone” and perform their best.

Congrats to our Ultimate Masters Giveaway winner Eric in North Carolina!  He wins 5 of my favorite golf books, a Masters pin flag, and free access to the Golf Strategy Academy!   This week's episode comes from our free Golf 101 Facebook group and the question asked was this. What does practice look like for a single digit handicapper who routinely shoots in the 70s? Let's talk about it!

Enter our Ultimate Masters Golf Giveaway for your chance to win Brandon's new book!  www.golfstrategyschool.com/giveaway   Tell me if this one sounds familiar… someone in your group (maybe you) misses a putt in the 5-10 foot range and you immediately hear “A crap, I pulled it” or pushed it, or yanked it, or whatever the invogue phrase is.  The most important part of everyone’s game is the putter, and that’s something I’ve preached for a long time now.  Brandon Stooksbury joins us this week to discuss some of the finer point details and the fundamentals of putting.

Win 5 of my favorite golf books, a 2019 Master flag (when Tiger won), and FREE access to the Golf Strategy Academy!  Click here to enter. 5 Things Great Golfers Do That You Need To Copy Have you ever heard the phrase “the best playing partner is one that’s slightly worse than you are?” I’d have to disagree because in my eyes, the best playing partner is one that's better than you. Not only do they push you to play better, they can teach you valuable tactics.  When you play with someone who is at a higher skill level,  you can learn a lot from watching them play and how they approach each shot. Below will be five things that all great golfers do that you can use to improve your game.

Do you want to play more consistent confident golf? Learn more about the Golf Strategy Academy at https://www.golfstrategyacademy.com​ As you learn what it takes to become a consistently good golfer, you will see a common principal over and over again. Proficiency. In order to lower your scores and play consistently good golf, you need to become proficient in all areas of the game. If you neglect one aspect of the game, you cannot expect to play well and improve. As a beginner in the game of golf, it can be tempting to go to the driving range just to hit your driver over the fence 100 times. This type of practice session is often followed by a round on the course where nothing seems to go your way and you wonder why you aren’t improving. It’s likely because your practice is all wrong. Don’t fall into the temptation of only going to the driving range and instead, begin working your way out from the cup until you feel confident from anywhere around the green. Then, work your way back to the tee box at various distances in order to develop a consistent play style. By following these simple tips and not giving into the temptation of the driving range, you will see the scores dropping lower than ever before!

Blaine is the host of the Mobilitas Movers Facebook group which takes a holistic view on golf and runs the Tour Shot Golf Academy at www.TourShotGolf.com. We sat down with Coach Blaine Seitz to discuss simulating pressure with your practice, breathing techniques, proactive vs. reactive thinking, and much more. Blaine is a PGA instructor AND a TPI (Titleist Performance Institute) certified instructor! You can get a FREE copy of Blaine's book, Better Golf from the Inside Out here: http://bit.ly/BetterGolfFromTheInsideOut If you’re a golfer who’s attempting to achieve a milestone score or if you’re struggling with the mental side of the game, you don’t want to miss this one

For those of us less fortunate golfers with long snowy winters, it feels like your game is on pause for months every year. Despite that feeling and the fact that you can’t get out on the course, you can still improve over the winter season. Today’s lesson has nothing to do with swing mechanics or even course strategy, instead, we’ll be discussing the golf offseason and how you can make the most out of your time off the course. Measuring the areas of your game that have the greatest negative impact, along with the frequency of these issues is one of the quickest ways to determine where your focus should be going into the offseason. Ask yourself, where is my skill level? And where is my ceiling? As we said, with short putts, your skill level is likely high and your ceiling is not much higher. With long putts, your skill level and make percentage is going to be low with a low ceiling of improvement opportunity. Where you’re likely to see the biggest difference in skill level compared to ability ceiling, is putts within the 5-15 foot range. A good putter has a decent chance of making putts in that range so you should spend more time practicing them. The same concept can be applied with the driver. If you’re putting yourself in the position where you are consistently in need of a recovery shot after because of your tee shot, you need to put time into hitting more accurate drives or using a lesser club off the tee. With approach shots, if you’re finding yourself skulling or chunking approach shots instead of around the green in regulation, then that will obviously be the area that you focus on. Routinely doing a “check up” on your golf game is one of the best ways to improve as a player and lower your scores. The end of the season is a perfect time to do these assessments. If you’re lucky enough to not have an offseason, it’s important to set aside the time to do this throughout the year. Checking up on your game even semi-annually could be the answer to you achieving your golf goals!   Get 30 Days Free in the Golf Strategy Academy

It's time to get down to business and start shaving some strokes from your golf game in all those hard to reach places (lol)! When we're golfing and we come across a shot in that tough in between distance we need to have plan. 1. Use a less lofted club when you have less than a full swing (try maybe a pitching wedge or a 9 iron). 2. Don't set up like a regular shot. Narrow your stance and get closer to the ball for better contact. If you're still struggling doing that put about 60% of your weight on your front foot. 3. Get hyper focused on your goal. Follow your A.V.E.nue to success by putting your mental energy into thinking about where you want the ball to land rather than what could go wrong. Want to see the exact structured practices you can use to improve your game quickly? Want them for free for 30 days? Visit www.golfstrategyacademy.com to sign up!

We just finished our Breaking 80 series: LISTEN HERE    But today we're going back to our roots to discuss the 5 Keys to Breaking 90.   Want 30 days FREE access in our program?  Just head over to www.golfstrategyacademy.com

Mental game is arguably the hardest part of your game to work on.  The first step is to figure out what part of your mental game you struggle with.  Once you've done that you can really get to making progress.   If you want help breaking 80 you can learn more about my Breaking 80 Blueprint by CLICKING HERE

Everyone needs to know how to perform under pressure, but if you're striving to break 80 on the golf course you'll need it more than others. If you're someone who struggles to put two good nines together, there's a good chance that learning these strategies to perform better under pressure will help improve your game. If you need help breaking 80 you can learn more about the Breaking 80 Blueprint by clicking here: https://www.golfstrategyacademy.com/b... PS: It's less than the cost of one lesson per month!

Last week we touched on how structuring your short game practices can help you break 80.  This week it's all about tempo & distance control (and how to practice them).   Randomized or variable practice is the real key here.  You need to have a different target or different club in your hand for every shot of your practice.  A great way to do this is to take one club and try to hit a ball short of the green, then long of the green, then on the green.  This will help build your "on demand" distance control.   If you want more info on the Breaking 80 Blueprint (where I share a boatload of these practices with you and provide additional support and coaching) click here: https://www.golfstrategyacademy.com/breaking80 

Today we're looking at how the short game functions as the base layer to building your success towards breaking 80.   The bottom line here is that if you're good from close it will take the pressure off from longer shots and allow you to swing more freely and confidently.   If you'd like to learn the exact practices I use with my students (I got them from some of the best instructors in the world) head over to www.golfstrategyacademy.com/breaking80

It's finally here!  What so many of you have been emailing, messaging me, and asking for... a process on how to break 80! Are you a golfer who's stuck in the 80s and you just can't quite seem to break through that barrier and start scoring in the 70s?  Pre-Register for the Breaking 80 Blueprint: https://www.golfstrategyacademy.com/offers/HwFZMS5n Through my experience as a player, a coach, and as an interviewer of DOZENS of PGA professionals there are 4 cornerstones of breaking 80: A well polished short game A smooth swing that let's you control distance The ability to play well under pressure A mental game that let's you stay committed to each individual swing If you need help in any (or all) of these areas then you need to pre-register for my newest course, the Breaking 80 Blueprint. For a limited time only this is available for just $19/month. Claim your spot now at https://www.golfstrategyacademy.com/offers/HwFZMS5n  

Steve joins us today to talk about the inconsistency in his tee shots (not just his driver).  We talk about how to practice to stand up to those pressure shots and how visualization can go a long way to producing the shot you want.   You can get access to a live training I did with PGA instructor Josh Boggs all about how to find your swing faults.  Just CLICK HERE to sign up

This is an interesting one because it's one of the most popular question I get.  So here is all about why you slice the golf ball.   If you need more help, I'm doing a free workshop about how to diagnose your swing flaws with PGA instructor Josh Boggs.  You can register here: https://www.golfstrategyacademy.com/swingfix

If you're like me one of the toughest parts about chipping is the distance control.  I've struggled with this on and off for years and the one thing I always come back to is this delightfully simple tip from Hale Irwin.   Want some more help with your short game?  Visit https://www.golfstrategyacademy.com/3freelessons to get 3 of my favorite lessons to help you around the green.

This is a really cool episode with one of our group members David Hughes.  David has been putting in the work and making sure he has a really solid plan for each round and it recently paid off big time!   David shared that there were 3 main keys to his massive improvement over such a short period of time. Making more consistent contact by not over swinging. Getting on the green in the first chip inside of 50 yards. Working to eliminate 3 putts. These are all things that are taught in the Breaking 90 Blueprint! Right now you can get instant access for $98 (that's 50% off) during our 4th of July sale.  

Want help breaking 90? Join my free Golf 101 | How to Break 90 Facebook group by clicking here At the beginning of this season I was a terrible headcase with my putter. I couldn't get out of my own way and I finally figured out that I was manipulating the putter with my hands but I had a heck of a time trying to stop! It finally hit me that an article I had saved referencing the two drills used by one of the best putters on the PGA Tour - Aaron Baddeley! Let's check them out.

You've probably heard just about every possible reason as to why you're slicing the golf ball.  Grip pressure can be a sneaky contributor to the over the top path issue, and in this episode we look to fix exactly that! Want to see what I'm saying?  Here's the link to watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/t0bNBW05mzY Want my free 3 video series on how to build your mental game to break 90?  Get it here: https://www.golfstrategyacademy.com/breaking90

Today's guest is Cassie aka - Golf Girl 505 on twitter! What's your handicap? 30 What is your BEST score ever? 93 What is frustrating you the most about your golf game right now? Mid game, and chipping. How often do you practice? About once a week What is your golf goal over the next 12 months? Break 90   If you need help breaking 90 head join our conversation in our Facebook group: Golf 101 | How to Break 90

IT'S A TRAAAAAAP!  Don't let getting stuck in a bunker ruin your round.  Here are 2 quick tips that will help you get up and out of sand traps on your first shot every time!   If you need help breaking 90 join our Golf 101 | Breaking 90 Facebook group!

For most golfers their struggles can be tied to one (or more) of these three common issues. Not knowing how to practice (hitting 7 iron 700 times) Not know how far your clubs go/having unrealistic expectations of yourself Letting bad shots/holes drag down the rest of your round. If you want help on your path to breaking 90 check out our Golf 101| Breaking 90 Facebook Group

This was a really fun conversation with Julian.  He had reached out to find a specific time to record because my schedule was full.  In our back and forth I offered a few tips before his next round and he was happy to report his best 9 hole round ever!   What's your handicap (your average score)? +25 What is your BEST score ever? +20 (+10 on a 9 hole course) What is frustrating you the most about your golf game right now? Course management. Trying to play above my skill level. As a result i play BELOW my skill level. How often do you practice? At least once a week. What is your golf goal over the next 12 months? Better than bogey golfer   If you would like to be a part of our Sunday Conversations you can sign up at golfstrategyschool.com/interview

This is Part 2 of our Club fitting Q&A with Josh, Mike, and Dave from Golftec Columbus. In this episode we finish off our driving conversation by discussing shaft fitting and then dive head first (literally) into iron fittings.  There's lots to be learned here again, like some significant statistical milestones to keep in mind during your fitting process. If you'd like help with your game join our free Facebook group: Golf 101 | How to Break 90  

I've been getting the "should I get fitted for clubs" question a lot lately, which makes sense, this is the time of the season that people buy new clubs.   So I invited past guest, PGA instructor Josh Boggs on to talk shop.  Josh graciously grabbed two colleagues who absolutely love the club fitting conversation: Michael McNutt and David Rosinski. This was a fun episode because I got to ask some of your questions to some expert club fitters!  I legitimately learned some things about the club fitting process and the variability of equipment and I hope you do too! If you'd like help with your game join our free Facebook group: Golf 101 | How to Break 90  

On this episode of our Sunday Conversations I talk with Joy about her mental game struggles and how/what she can practice to get out of her own head! Did you also hear that Golf Strategy School was named as one of the top 25 golf podcasts you must follow in 2020?  Pretty cool!

I know I know I know, it sounds controversial, but if you want to play golf better you need to quit trying to make birdies! Want 3 Free Lessons to help sharpen your shortgame?  CLICK HERE!

What's your handicap (your average score)?: 85 What is your BEST score ever?: 76 What is frustrating you the most about your golf game right now?: Iron game. I had some old NDS irons which i hit very very well just not very long and bought some Titleist forged clubs with extra distance in mind thinking my iron game was safe with any club. Had to buy second hand because of money and now its 50/50 whether its good or fat How often do you practice?: Once a week, weather permitting Need some help with your short game?  Sign up to get my 3 Free Lessons

A new season brings new goals, new strategies, and new energy.  If you're looking to improve your game this season here are the fundamentals that I use in my Golf Strategy Academy. If you want my direct help, check out the Golf Strategy Academy by CLICKING HERE

Your driver will decide your fate over and over again when you’re out on the course so it’s important not to overlook any aspect of this swing.  The tip we will be breaking down today is a simple driver tactic that you can use to produce immediate results. This is the process of hovering your driver. Hovering is a tactic that is used by many professional golfers to keep them loose before their swing but it’s completely undervalued in the amateur game.   Join Our Free Golf 101 Facebook Group for unique extra content!

The majority of swing tips that float around the golf world revolve around some details in the downswing or maybe the players grip. Very rarely does anyone discuss the backswing. The takeaway or backswing is just as important as any other aspect of the swing because it will determine the outcome of the entire swing.  Article/Video Example 3 Free Short Game Lessons