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Hey folks, Matthew Cooke here - founder and CEO of GTC Golf Academy. This podcast is about everything and anything that will help golfers lower their scores. Im a PGA Teaching Professional, Published Author, Speaker and Presenter, Founder of Game Like Training Golf and now passionate teacher on a mission to help folks lower their golf scores, htit longer drives and strike the ball pure.

Matthew Cooke


    • Feb 11, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 60 EPISODES


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    The secret to better wedges & your short game right here!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2021 8:23


    The key is in using the golf club in a way that it has been designed to be used & having the shaft at impact in a position that will guarantee better ball striking. Listen now to learn

    Putting - getting the golf ball in the hole! WHAT really matters

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2020 12:34


    I love the new technologies surrounding putting & the mechanics of putting. Now more then ever we can see what exactly is happening to our stoke while we try to make that 6 footer. There's just 1 thing to really grasp before that though. Listen and I'll tel you what it is happily!

    The REAL Fundamentals

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2020 11:17


    Traditionally it's been grip, stance, posture & alignment but iv come to find that just doesn't cut it for anyone. Those things are helpful yes, but it's not going to make you do what you want to do, which is strike the ball pure quickly! I'll share with you the REAL fundamental right here!

    How to get good at golf

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2020 9:16


    Getting good at golf and shooting lower golf scores ultimately comes down to one THING (speaking broadly), and that one THING is practice. You simply can't get good at anything without spending more time doing the thing you want to get good at. Listen to this podcast & I share more on the subject. Listen Now.

    Be A Better Ball Striker...

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2020 18:14


    Knowing what matters when striking the golf ball is key to playing better golf

    Junior

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2020 19:19


    There is #1 MAJOR reason your student/son/daughter isn't performing to their potential in competition in their first event all the way up to their 20th event. It isn't what you think either!

    Golf

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2020 11:17


    Having the right mindset will help you make your swing change... WAY more than you could ever imagine. The thing you have to know is what mindset do you need in order for this to work!?

    Putting

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2020 11:48


    When working with my students I almost always start here. With these THREE things we can begin understanding how to become a better putter. Are there more elements to this...? Of course, but to get started the right way you just have to know these three! Listen to learn folks

    Impact Factors...

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2020 12:12


    When you understand what impact factors are important & how they shape the outcome of your golf shots - you'll make changes better & QUICKER! Your scores will drop right away or you'll at least get rid of the wild shots that you've no idea how they happened... listen to this and I'll share the 5 important IMPACT factors with you

    Why Your Golf Ball

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 5, 2020 10:35


    Understanding

    Short Game Secrets

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2020 8:43


    I heard so many folks wanting to know more & be better with their short game so I though screw it... I'll create a free online course sharing secrets & solid strategies from the best! I SHOW you chipping, pitching, high lofted pitch shots, Greenside bunker splash shots & dive deep into your player distance control strategies! Listen to know more

    Swing

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2020 12:34


    No matter what you are changing in your swing it has to get messy & you're going to struggle... you just have to otherwise nothing changes and you keep doing the same crap you've done forever! There's ONE thing you need to establish so that you know the mess is correct! Listen and I'll tell you

    The Game Of Golf

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2020 11:08


    It's the best strategy & tactic in the world! Better than any drill, exercise or coaching philosophy! I'm not just saying this... it's true by evidence & research... NOT just my experience! Find out how to play the game so your brain learns to play it better than everyone.

    BIG swing

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2020 12:42


    All week iv helped golfers make swing changes both big and small & I follow a very specific formula in order to make the change, make the change work & make it stick for the long term. At some point the training wheels have to come off!

    WINNING

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2020 11:28


    When my students WIN I love it... but so many parents and coaches focus on the wrong things after! Winning is great but if you don't do this then winning won't happen as often as you want it to! Listen to this folks.

    In Search

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2020 10:30


    There might not be just 1 perfect golf swing out there but there IS 1 PERFECT golf swing for each individual! You just need to know what makes your perfect golf swing... tune in & find out. I'm holding nothing back

    REAL Putting

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2020 11:39


    The greatest golfers of all time didn't do half the crap you hear so called gurus talk about these days! They did THREE things correctly.. and they did those THREE things exceptionally well... I'll tell you what they are right here, right now!

    WHY ⁉️ does my kids golf swing

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2020 14:29


    Having spent over a decade in junior golf iv learned a thing or two. The difference in shot outcomes & swing movement from 1 day to the next is absolutely crazy... sometimes right? Well to me it's normal & I'll tell you why in this podcast

    Fix

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2020 10:41


    I work with golfers everyday on changing their swings for better performance... whether it's to get rid of that slice, remove the hook, eliminate the top or thin shot, using this strategy will allow you to make the change quicker and faster than ever before.

    Get rid of that HOOK

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2020 15:20


    How annoying is it when you hit a snipe pull hook or just a straight up hook!? And it's an even bigger hook with the driver! It seems like you can't keep the ball on the face of the earth! I break down some ball flight law keys here & share with you how I fixed one of my clients hooks in a matter of a few minutes

    The ‼️DREADED SLICE‼️... and how to fix it for good

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2020 11:19


    So many golfers are hitting a slice not knowing why it happens, never mind what to do about it! Have you had enough of losing golf balls to the woods? Or are you just sick of being 50 yards behind everyone off the tee? Either way I'll help you get rid of the slice... listen here to learn more!

    Your Golf Posture Could Be Killing Your Golf Swing... For Real

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2020 9:10


    Having poor posture will lead to injuries, lower back pain and terrible golf swings! Listen to find out what posture you might have and how to fix it.

    Hands down the best way to warm up before a round of golf

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2020 10:20


    I get asked “what's the best way to warm up before I go and play a round of golf?” And to be honest it's really not the process that most people think it is... listen here to find out what I did as a player & what iv seen the best PGA Tour players do to warm up.

    Focus on the right areas of your game NOT the least impactful

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2020 10:22


    It seems all I hear is how my students need to be better at putting & chipping when I do NOT believe that's what is going t take them to the next level. I'm FACT it's the complete opposite of what you think it is!

    Different stages of Junior golf development for parents and coaches

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2020 11:34


    Who should your son or daughter get lessons from? How should they be taught? Knowing this will help your child or student enjoy the game & stay in the game forever... and may be reach a higher level of performance than you ever thought possible.

    Controlling... influencing the spin on your wedges inside 100 yards

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2020 11:53


    Iv been coaching my students over the last few days on shots inside 100 yards with their wedges. Iv been getting asked about controlling the spin etc. in this episode I share all Iv been teaching them.

    How to get better at golf quicker & faster than ever before... without wasting time

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2020 12:45


    I share the real secret to getting better at golf, whether you're an average golfer or a beginner or even a tour player! This is how exactly you get better... and it's not what you think!

    Why your practice sucks... and what you can do to change it

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2020 9:40


    It's a fact, has been for a long time and still continues to be BUT I have the answer to change your practice in a way that will make you improve at 10X the normal rate!

    Your golf bod matters... especially for lower back pain

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2020 6:03


    Who's the best person to seek out for lower back pain in golf? I'll tell you the credentials this person has to have in order to help your golf!

    Hole more 4 foot putts (or may be 5 & 6 footers too!)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2020 8:34


    You've got to be sick of missing those 4 foot putts

    Fix your chip shots & stop skulling it through the green

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2020 9:21


    Biggest issue iv seen with fat and thin Greenside chip shots after working with thousands of golfers on their chipping. Tune in & find out...

    Pro putting secrets... that'll save you a few more strokes

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2020 9:18


    We often only read the green using our eyes, which is OK, but it's NOT how the tour pro's read the greens. They use another sense (NOT a Spider-Man sense either!) that practically guarantees they read the green correctly. Find out what it is here...

    You've been hitting draws & fades wrong all your life...

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2020 7:59


    Old school has ruined us with draws and fades for a long time! Learn the correct way to hit a draw & fade right here... no BS

    Your golf practice needs these things NOW

    Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2020 11:13


    Wondering why your game explodes on the golf course OR you can't find your game on the golf course? This is why... here's some secrets you need to play better golf

    Getting off the first tee box with a crowd watching

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2020 9:34


    First tee nerves and embarrassment on the first tee is a real thing! These few little known THINGS can reduce or eliminate that for you.

    Pitching technique plus strategy... without the fluff

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2020 12:27


    Solid form with pitching is critical for those trying to break through that 80 barrier. Along with a solis strategy these items discussed might be just what you need to put a 7 at the front of your score.

    Chipping to consistency... an ambitious golfers dream

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2020 10:40


    A full day of coaching amateur golfers. who have the goals and dreams of breaking 80, key components to a super sharp chipping game

    Break 80 With Longer & Straighter Drives

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2020 9:01


    So many golfers are hitting their tee shots with the driver either no where or into the hazards. This is killing your chances of breaking 80! Find out how you hit it further & straighter at the same time here.

    Secrets to breaking 80 for the 1st time or consistently

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2020 17:30


    In this episode I share with you the reality of breaking 80 & what you actually need to do - not some BS swing tip or drill which will lead you to believe it's just that simple but an insight into the hat you need to do FOR REAL.

    The Greatest of ALL Time

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2020 13:47


    He's the reason I'm in the game & the reason so many of us are in the game. Find out some of the craziest stats you'll ever hear right here! Tiger Woods ya'll!

    The Backswing - what I like to see if you can't quite strike it well

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2020 9:28


    A golfers backswing has many different variations. There's a few things I like to see when it happens though. Find out what I would want to see your backswing do.

    Putting Just Isn't That Important

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2020 9:33


    There's a lot of you caught up on putting being #1. Now I'm not saying it isn't important, but I'll tell you for sure it's not as important as you think it is... I'll even tell you why here

    Get A Tour Players Chipping & Pitching Distance Control Skills

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2020 16:01


    Tour players & Average golfers can have the same short game abilities if they train like this.

    30-40 Yard Pitch Shots... You're Welcome

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2020 13:57


    Learn how to strike your pitch shots pure consistently & develop a tour quality short game from a guy who's worked with players on the PGA Tour, LPGA Tour & European Tour.

    Are you ready to never have a blow out coming down the stretch?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2020 12:34


    So often we get to the turn in a record number, then continue to keep it going until around the 16th... and then sh*t hits the fan

    The Golfers System For Breaking 80 ⛳️

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2020 13:06


    Killer system I practically guarantee allows you to break 80... without hitting thousands of golf balls on the range & spending thousands on golf lessons

    Striking your irons pure #ballstriking

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2020 10:52


    The most common issue for bad ball strikers... that is totally technical, BUT usually an easy FIX

    Lower back pain... injury prevention in your (dad) golf bod

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2020 11:54


    Stop walking of the course looking for the bar just to ease the pain physically! Stick to doing it solely for the mental reason!

    Average Expectations In Golf

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2020 10:08


    The mind blowing response I get from golfers all the time in my golf lessons.

    Consistency In Golf

    Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2020 13:26


    This is probably the most desired THING in golf & I can understand why... but you should know that this is what consistency really is in GOLF

    Consistent Half & 3/4 Wedges

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2020 11:52


    Getting dialed in with your wedges will shave a lot of strokes off your score. Here are 2 little known tricks to dynamite wedge consistency.

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