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This past weekend, champions were made across every sport — and the ones who won all had one thing in common: they looked their weaknesses dead in the eye and got to work.On the PGA Tour at the RBC Canadian Open, Bud Cauley, the 36 year old, finally got his first win — his 239th start — and it didn't come off the tee. It came from a chip-in on 12 and a wedge to the heart of 18. His short game saved him when it mattered most. On the LPGA, Jin Hee Im and Somi Lee won the Dow Championship with a bogey-free 62, just 26 putts, and a clutch 8-footer in a playoff — and Lexi Thompson's run came down to a 5-foot putt that didn't fall. Five feet. The whole tournament. On the Korn Ferry Tour, Zack Fischer converted a four-shot final round lead to claim his first win in his 171st career start at the inaugural OccuNet Classic in Amarillo.Off the course — the New York Knicks are NBA Champions for the first time since 1973. Jalen Brunson dropped 45 points in the clinching Game 5 against the Spurs, capping a run where the Knicks came back from double-digit deficits in all four of their wins — including the greatest comeback in NBA Finals history, erasing a 29-point deficit in Game 4. They didn't win because they were the most talented team. They won because they were honest about their gaps, made adjustments, and trusted each other when it mattered most. That's the thread.This week Scott gets into the short game conversation that most golfers keep avoiding — chipping, pitching, and the truth about what happens after you miss a green. Because here's the thing: if your short game is good enough, you take the pressure off everything else. You can miss greens. You can have an off day with the irons. But if you can get up and down — you stay in the round. Most golfers know their short game needs work and do nothing about it. That stops today.Ask yourself honestly: is your short game good enough? Because the answer is either your biggest problem or your biggest opportunity.Own Your SSWING.Shop the new G'day Golfers hat

This past weekend reminded us why we love this game. At the center of it all was Nelly Korda, who won her first U.S. Women's Open at Riviera — her fourth major — with a clutch birdie on 17 and a par putt on 18 that circled the lip and dropped in for the win. Seven shots off the lead after round one, she made a grip change on her sister Jessica's advice and shot 67-67-69 to close it out. That's not luck. That's what elite athleticism looks like under pressure — and it's exactly what sets the LPGA women apart. Born into arguably the most athletic family in sports, the daughter of Czech tennis champions, Korda's rotational power, her ability to reset physically mid-round, her body that holds its pattern when everything tightens — that's a trained athlete performing at the highest level. The LPGA women move differently. This week at Riviera proved it.The rest of the weekend didn't disappoint either. JT Poston won a marathon Memorial Tournament in a playoff after blowing a four-shot lead, grinding through a 31-hole Sunday to birdie 18 when it mattered most. New dad Tyrrell Hatton went wire-to-wire at Valderrama to hold off Rahm on LIV. And 35-year-old Ben Kohles chased a fifth Korn Ferry Tour win across 1,016 career professional rounds — the definition of the long game. With Shinnecock Hills and the US Open two weeks away, Scott breaks down what all of it means for your game: why movement under pressure is the separator at every level, and how you can start building the kind of athletic foundation that holds up when something is actually on the line. Own Your SSWING.Shop the new G'day Golfers hat

Friday Fix Mix | June 5, 2026 by SKRATCH N SNIFF

The most important putting lesson of the year didn't come from the winner. Russell Henley birdied his final three holes in regulation to catch 54-hole leader Eric Cole, then converted again in the playoff to win the Charles Schwab Challenge at 12-under. Cole, 37, had been here before — this was his third runner-up finish on the PGA Tour and his first win is still waiting. But here's what's fascinating: through 54 holes, Cole led the field in Strokes Gained: Putting and Proximity to the Hole — the two most "boring" disciplines in the game. No highlight-reel drives. No flashy recoveries. Just relentless precision on the greens and dialed-in distance control, week after week. "That's why I practice really hard and that's why I try and do everything the way I do," Cole said — "so that I could be as prepared for whatever tomorrow brings."  That's this week's Improvement Pivot Point: learn to love working on the mundane. The stuff nobody films. The 10-foot putts you roll for an hour. The alignment drills. The putting gate. The things that feel like nothing — until Sunday at Colonial, when they become everything. Scott also breaks down Joaquin Niemann's playoff win at LIV Korea, Céline Boutier's stunning Sunday charge on the LPGA, Kota Kaneko's breakthrough on the DP World Tour, and Doc Redman's Korn Ferry victory in Knoxville. Five tours. Five lessons. All of it pointing back to the same truth — the work you do on the mundane is what makes the magic possible. That's how you Own Your SSWING.Shop the new G'day Golfers hat

RAPPO & DEACS, Series 8, Episode 44 – May 29, 2026TIMINGS, APPROX – 3:06:0301:27             Dan Tommasi, PerranporthEND OF SEASON AWARDS SPECIAL22:00           Favourite Cornish based REFEREE35:45            Unsung Hero47:29            The best-looking GROUND in Cornwall1:06:03       Goal of the Season1:08:20       WOMENS Player of the Season1:17:34         SPL Players of the Season – EAST & WEST1:34:08       SWPL Players of the Season – EAST & WEST1:55:00       Voice clips for future podcast episodes1:56:03       Player of the Season – Step 5 NLS upwards2:12:00      Player of the Season including all Steps 1-62:37:12       Manager of the Season 2:56:48     Final thoughts on this season & thanksPlease follow this show on Spotify. It really helps!

Friday Fix Mix | May 22, 2026 by SKRATCH N SNIFF

RAPPO & DEACS, Series 8, Episode 43 – May 22, 2026TIMINGS, APPROX – 1:24:3001:08 Phil Hiscox, SWPL27:58 Olly Brokenshire, AFC St Austell45:08 Women's football46:36 St Piran League48:26 Laughton & Robbins, Torpoint Res52:56 Nick Chinn, Dropship1:04:57 Huw Morgan, Bodmin Town1:21:47 End of Season Awards update Please follow this show on Spotify. It really helps!

Aaron Rai just shocked the golf world — but was it really a shock?At the 2026 PGA Championship, a 290-1 long shot stepped onto one of the most crowded leaderboards in major championship history and did something most players never figure out: he turned down the volume. While Rory McIlroy chased history, Jon Rahm lurked, and a packed field jostled for position at Aronimink, Aaron Rai went quietly to work — and thundered to a three-shot victory, becoming the first Englishman to win the Wanamaker Trophy in over a century.This week, we break down the one skill separating the player who cracks under pressure from the one who cashes in on it: quieting the noise. From Rai's "quiet eye" putting technique to his iron covers rooted in a father's love, to his total indifference to what tour players are "supposed" to do — Rai's win is a masterclass in what happens when you Own Your SSWING so completely that the external chaos simply can't compete.Whether you're facing a packed leaderboard, a crowded market, or a moment that feels too big — this episode is your blueprint for finding stillness in the storm and turning it into something thunderous.Shop the new G'day Golfers hat

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RAPPO & DEACS, Series 8, Episode 42 – May 15, 2026TIMINGS, APPROX – 3:19:1300:30 End of Season Awards advice 02:04 Rappo thanks to Stu Dudley06:18 Phil Hiscox, SWPL47:58 Penzance Senior Cup winners1:09:09 Gareth Davies, Truro City Media1:44:19 Women's football1:45:34 Simon Wallace, Saltash Utd Women2:01:40 Dan Templeton & Newquay AFC's season!2:34:11 St Piran LeaguePlease follow this show on Spotify. It really helps!

Friday Fix Mix | May 8, 2026 by SKRATCH N SNIFF

RAPPO & DEACS, Series 8, Episode 41 – May 8, 2026TIMINGS, APPROX – 2:30:5302:35 Rappo's P theme!04:33 Phil Hiscox, SWPL25:10 Mark Vercesi, Penzance28:19 Godfrey Adams, Penzance32:28 Bobby Hopkinson, Camelford59:52 Womens football1:05:34 St Piran League1:10:31 Sean Sweeny & Ashley Waters, Pendeen2:09:36 Adam Turner, PerranporthPlease follow this show on Spotify. It really helps!

This week on Pivot the Path, Scott breaks down one of the most remarkable weekends across the tours — and the through-line is something every golfer (and every human) can take away.Cam Young goes wire-to-wire at Doral and wins by six — but one simple moment has nothing to do with the scorecard. He called a penalty on himself that nobody else saw. Then birdied the next hole. That's not just integrity. That's freedom.Nelly Korda is doing something that's never been done. Six events. Zero finishes outside the top two. She's now in the same breath as Annika Sorenstam — and she's doing it with a process, not a highlight reel.And Mikael Lindberg? He won a DP World Tour title in Turkey — and a PGA Championship berth he didn't even know he was playing for. Showed up fully, week after week, and the reward found him.Scott unpacks the Self-Penalty Principle — the idea that we often know exactly where we've let something slide. The question is whether we call it on ourselves before someone else has to.Where in your game — or your life — are you waiting for an official that's never coming?Join the SSWING SocietyBe part of a growing community of golfers, movers and performance-minded individuals committed to mastering their game.

There is no “wrong” in golf—only consequences. The best players in the world learn how to adapt.It's a simple idea, but it changes everything.This week, we look at Matt Fitzpatrick and his cross-handed chipping grip—something that, to many, might look unconventional. But here's the truth: it's not wrong. It just produces a certain left hand position that works for Matt under pressure when chipping.And Fitzpatrick? He understands those consequences. He owns them. He adapts around them.That's what the best in the world do.In this episode, we break down: Why “unconventional” doesn't mean incorrect  How Fitzpatrick's grip influences his ball flight and control  The real difference between technical perfection and functional performance  How to understand your tendencies instead of fighting them If you've ever felt like your swing doesn't “look right,” this is your reminder: it doesn't have to.It just has to produce something you can manage.That's how you Own Your SSWING.Shop the new G'day Golfers hat

Friday Fix Mix | May 1, 2026 by SKRATCH N SNIFF

RAPPO & DEACS, Series 8, Episode 40 – May 1, 2026TIMINGS, APPROX – 3:00:2605:23 Jamie Day & James Ward23:12 TC catch up30:50 SL, D1 S & WL38:45 SWPL & Phil Hiscox1:00:44 Darren Gilbert & Wayne Gamble1:09:14 Adam Woznitzka, Holsworthy1:26:45 Womens football1:30:00 St Piran League1:32:35 Ash Bicknall, St Mawgan1:44:12 Ben Meaker, Kilkhampton1:51:08 Martyn Ratcliffe, St Blazey2:15:44 Colin Kettle, Lizard Argyle2:27:47 Adam Turner, Perranporth Please follow this show on Spotify. It really helps!

RAPPO & DEACS, Series 8, Episode 39 – April 24, 2026TIMINGS, APPROX – 2:37:4800:49 Jeff Chambers, Falmouth Tn F-Troop26:30 Torpoint Ath & Karl Curtis32:10 Neil Slateford, Barnstaple Town48:58 Will Snapes, Cornwall FAAround the leagues ……….. 1:07:18 Gareth Davies, Truro City Media1:21:34 SL D1 S1:29:04 Western League1:38:13 SWPL & Phil Hiscox1:57:03 Womens football2:00:46 St Piran League2:28:23 Awards update & Where Saturday?Please follow this show on Spotify. It really helps!

At every level of professional golf, the separation isn't just distance or power anymore—it's the ability to move the ball intentionally. Left-to-right, right-to-left, flighted, controlled. The best players in the world aren't married to one shot shape—they own both.That was especially clear in the playoff where even Scottie Scheffler showed a rare crack in the armor. In a moment where shot-shaping versatility was critical, being forced into one pattern under pressure made even the smallest margin matter. At that level, it's not about perfect swings—it's about having options when tension rises.SSWING's physical training supports exactly that adaptability. One of the key movements we use is the glute bridge. It's simple, but it builds what elite players need—pelvic stability, glute activation, and control of rotation without losing balance. That directly translates to controlling face and path under pressure.That connects to something we see every day at SSWING.Stability is the foundation of all of it.One of our new members this week came in doing what so many golfers do—adding more effort to fix inconsistency. More speed, more manipulation, more “trying.” But what unlocked things wasn't complexity—it was stability through movement and sequencing. Once the base became stable, shaping the ball both ways stopped being something they chased and became something they could access.That's the shift.Because at every level—from Korn Ferry grinders to LPGA winners to PGA Tour champions—the game rewards the same thing:Stability first.Control second.Then the ability to shape it any way the situation demands.That's where real mastery lives.Shop the new G'day Golfers hat

Friday Fix Mix | April 17, 2026 by SKRATCH N SNIFF

RAPPO & DEACS, Series 8, Episode 38 – April 17, 2026TIMINGS, APPROX – 3:33:2700:05 Who was the player locked in the car boot!04:43 Gareth Davies, Truro City Media28:44 SL D1 S32:00 Western League32:20 Luke Gibbons, Torpoint Athletic56:38 SWPL57:06 Mike O'Neill, Wendron United1:15:49 Simon Minett, Launceston1:43:29 Danny Lewis, Elburton Villa1:47:53 Phil Hiscox, SWPL2:05:15 Womens football2:13:00 St Piran League2:30:41 Elliot Webber, St Columb Major2:54:43 Adam Turner & Jordan Myatt, Perranporth2:58:34 Daz Smith & Henry Ramsay, Penzance3:07:22 Nick Chinn, Dropship3:29:52 Where Saturday?Please follow this show on Spotify. It really helps!

Rory McIlroy is now just the fourth player in Masters history to win back-to-back green jackets — joining Jack Nicklaus, Nick Faldo, and Tiger Woods in one of golf's most exclusive clubs.The ball striking was impeccable. The shot shaping — both ways — a masterclass.But this episode isn't just about Rory.And then there's Bryson DeChambeau — one of the most fascinating players in the game right now. What he brings is intensity. Structure. A relentless pursuit of control.But Augusta asks a different question…Can you let go a little?Can you trust feel over formula when it matters most?And that's not a criticism — it's the challenge every golfer faces. Because the line between preparation and over-control… is very thin.And Augusta this year gave us something more than a champion — it gave us a reminder of what the journey actually looks like.Scottie Scheffler grinding it out days after welcoming a new baby.Cameron Young stepping away to be with his family.Players chasing something, yes — but also living something. The green jacket is one of the most coveted prizes in sport. And yet the world's best are showing us — it doesn't have to define them.The scoreboard is only part of the story.This week on Pivot The Path — the Masters recap, the moments that didn't make the highlights, and the bigger conversation about what it means to own your journey on and off the course.Join the SSWING SocietyBe part of a growing community of golfers, movers and performance-minded individuals committed to mastering their game.

With The Masters just around the corner, all eyes turn to Augusta — where the difference isn't just how you strike it, but how you roll it.At the highest level, putting isn't just feel — it's a learned skill, built through precise practice, clarity, commitment, and control.The best players in the world aren't guessing on the greens.They understand the slope.They trust their read.And most importantly — they commit.This week, we break down why putting becomes the ultimate separator — and how building a repeatable process on the greens can transform not just your scores, but your confidence.When it matters most, the game often comes down to one thing:Can you trust your roll?Shop the new G'day Golfers hat

This week's episode was inspired by an incredible moment in the game—Gary Woodland's win, and the reminder it gave all of us.Because what made this victory so powerful wasn't just the golf—it was everything behind it.Over the past year, Gary has faced significant health challenges, including undergoing brain surgery and openly sharing his battle with post-traumatic stress disorder. The kind of challenges that don't show up on a leaderboard, but impact everything—your focus, your clarity, your ability to simply show up.And yet, he did.He kept showing up.He kept putting one foot in front of the other.He stayed in the fight.And that's the truth of it—everyone is going through something.At every level of the game, whether you're on tour or working on your swing after work or on a Saturday morning, there are challenges that test you. The difference isn't in avoiding them—it's in how you respond.Gary Woodland's message was simple, but powerful: Stay in the fight. Keep going.Check out the powerful Gary Woodland interview here.Shop the new G'day Golfers hat

This past weekend in professional golf delivered a clear reminder of how the game is meant to be played.At the highest level, players aren't forcing their swing onto the course — they're responding to it. They recognize the shape of the hole, the angles it presents, and the shot it requires. Whether it's a soft fade into a tucked pin or a draw that follows the design of the fairway, the best players in the world can shape the ball both ways and adapt to what's in front of them.In this episode, Scotty breaks down one of the most important — and often overlooked — concepts in golf improvement: Stop fighting the golf course. Start working with it.Too many golfers try to hit the same shot on every hole, regardless of the situation. Real progress begins when you understand how each hole is designed and learn to match your ball flight to it.Golf isn't asking for your favorite swing —it's asking for the right shot.And when you learn to see that clearly, shape the ball both ways, and commit to what the moment requires, everything starts to simplify — and that's where real improvement begins.Because when you stop fighting the game and trust your motion, you begin to truly Own Your SSWING.Shop the new G'day Golfers hat

In this week's episode, we step back and connect the dots from the last several episodes. One of the biggest challenges in golf is the gap between what you feel and what is actually happening. That disconnect often leads golfers to believe they need a different swing for every club in the bag. In reality, great golfers rely on one motion — a macro movement pattern that carries through the entire bag.From full swings to chipping and putting (setting aside specialty shots like bunkers and flop shots), the fundamentals of movement remain remarkably consistent. It starts with something simple but incredibly important: taking the club back square and on the target line. That first move sets the geometry for the entire motion and influences how the club returns to the ball.We also explore a concept that is often overlooked in sport — proprioception, the body's ability to sense where it is in space. When golfers develop awareness of how their body and club move together, the swing becomes less about manipulation and more about coordinated movement.This conversation brings together themes from recent episodes — process, movement, and clarity — and reinforces a simple truth: improvement doesn't come from collecting more swing thoughts. It comes from understanding the motion that connects every club in the bag.Shop the new G'day Golfers hat

Skratch N Sniff | Friday Fix Mix | March 6, 2026 by SKRATCH N SNIFF

Technology in golf has never been more powerful — launch monitors, swing cameras, and data are everywhere. But without understanding the mechanics behind the numbers, the data alone won't help you improve.In this episode of Pivot The Path, we break down why mechanics always come first. The ball flight you see is simply the result of how your body moves and how the club travels through space.One of the easiest ways to understand your swing is by tracing the butt end of the club — revealing the macro plane of your motion and showing how the body organizes the downswing. Please refer to Episode 112 for more details on that. When you learn to connect what the body is doing to what the club is doing, the technology you're using suddenly becomes far more valuable.Because improvement isn't about chasing numbers — it's about understanding how your movement creates them.Move better.Play efficiently.Own Your SSWING. ⛳️Shop SSWING Swag

Skratch N Sniff | Friday Fix Mix | February 27, 2026 by SKRATCH N SNIFF

This week on Pivot The Path, we take inspiration from the epic gold-medal win by the United States men's national ice hockey team — their first in 46 years — and explore what it teaches us about elite performance across all sports, especially golf.From hockey to the fairways, the lesson is the same: championships aren't built on highlight moments — they're built on preparation, trust, and showing up when it matters.We dive into why consistency isn't a mindset — it's a movement skill. Why elite players understand their miss before chasing their max. And how predictable patterns beat perfect swings every time.If you're tired of hunting distance and hero shots, this episode reframes improvement around what actually lowers scores: better movement, smarter practice, and owning your process. Because talent opens doors — but reliability keeps you in the game.Move better. Play efficiently. Own Your SSWING.Shop SSWING Swag

Skratch N Sniff | Friday Fix Mix | February 20, 2026 by SKRATCH N SNIFF

This week on Pivot The Path, we look beyond raw talent and into what truly shapes a golfer's journey — resilience, process, and the courage to keep showing up.Inspired by their performances this weekend across LIV Golf and the PGA Tour  — and the contrasting stories of Anthony Kim and Collin Morikawa — we break down two very different paths: the bravery of a comeback and the discipline of sustained excellence.We dive into what separates the upswing from the downswing, how sequencing and movement create repeatable impact, and why real improvement isn't about copying swings — it's about understanding your body, trusting your process, and owning your development.Whether you're rebuilding after setbacks or refining your edge, this episode is a reminder that progress isn't linear — and the journey is defined by how you respond, reset, and move forward.Because talent opens doors — but process keeps you in the game.Get in touch to learn how to Own Your SSWING:

Skratch N Sniff | Friday Fix Mix | February 13, 2026 by SKRATCH N SNIFF

This week's episode rides the momentum across global tournament golf — from James Nicholas breaking through on the Korn Ferry Tour, Elvis Smylie making an immediate statement on LIV Golf, and Patrick Reed returning to the winner's circle on the DP World Tour, to a Jersey-tough performance from Gotterup on the PGA Tour. All of it unfolds alongside Super Bowl weekend and the kickoff of the Winter Olympics — a powerful reminder that when the moment gets big, preparation shows up.Then we bring it straight back to your game. Because it's not just mindset — it's mechanics. We dive into why gear effect matters, how strike location directly shapes ball flight, and why performance can't be separated from preparation, movement, and the tools in your hands. If you've ever hit what felt like a good swing and watched the ball do something unexpected, this episode explains why — and how to start owning your strike and truly Own Your SSWING.Shop SSWING Swag

This week's Improvement Pivot Point is simple, but decisive: Be Detailed.The Farmers Insurance Open gave us a masterclass in what that actually looks like. Justin Rose set the tone with a rare wire-to-wire performance on the PGA Tour — the kind of win that isn't about riding momentum, but about creating it early and protecting it with discipline. From the opening round onward, it was fairways first, precise iron windows, and a pre-shot routine that never changed, regardless of scoreboards or pressure. The details didn't fade as the week went on — they sharpened.On the LPGA Tour, Nelly Korda showed how quickly form can turn when process leads. Her charge wasn't built on forcing birdies, but on recommitting to her decisions — picking the right shots, swinging with conviction, and trusting her routine when the momentum of the tournament shifted. It was patience paired with intent.Across the globe, the same theme repeated itself. Both the DP World Tour and the Korn Ferry Tour crowned first-time winners — players who didn't chase perfection or rely on hero moments. They managed misses, stayed inside their plans, and let consistency do the heavy lifting over four demanding days.This episode unpacks the weekend of golf to show why detail matters — in preparation, decision-making, and especially in pre-shot routines. At every level, improvement doesn't come from doing more. It comes from doing the small things on purpose, over and over again.Be detailed.Own Your SSWING.And let the results take care of themselves.Shop SSWING Swag

In golf, progress is rarely decided by the hardest swing or the boldest shot — it's decided by the choice you make when the moment demands restraint. This past weekend's PGA and DP World Tour results reinforced a simple truth: the players who keep moving forward aren't chasing moments — they're choosing wisely.In this week's episode, we explore the Improvement Pivot Point that shows up under real pressure: choosing the right shot in the right moment. From managing risk to fully committing once a decision is made, this episode breaks down how elite players simplify when it matters most — and why restraint so often leads to better outcomes than aggression.We look at what the leaderboard doesn't always show:How smart choices prevent big numbersWhy patience creates separation over four roundsWhere everyday golfers lose shots by chasing instead of choosingHow to apply this mindset to practice, putting, and on-course decision-makingThis isn't about playing safe — it's about playing clear. Improvement doesn't come from doing more. It comes from choosing better, when it matters most.Note: This episode was recorded prior to the news of Patrick Reed's departure from LIV Golf.Shop SSWING Swag

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In today's golf landscape, clarity matters more than ever. Opportunities reward those who are prepared — and pressure shows up earlier in the journey.In this week's episode, we explore why clarity — not comfort — is becoming the true competitive advantage in professional golf and everyday improvement. Following last week's conversation with Julian Sanchez, this episode examines what separates those who continue to move forward when conditions get uncomfortable — and why the best performers simplify, not complicate, under pressure.We bring the conversation into practice by looking at how Scott applies clarity to putting — prioritizing face control and distance assignment over feel or confidence.This episode unpacks how pressure exposes preparation — and why improvement doesn't come from feeling ready, but from being clear.Shop SSWING Swag

In this episode of Pivot The Path, we sit down with Julian Sanchez—who lost his sight at age nine due to a rare disease, yet never lost his vision for what was possible. Today, Julian works at one of the world's top banks, navigates life and career with intention, and is a proud member of the SSWING community.Julian is a successful multi-organ transplant recipient and lymphoma survivor. He faced life-threatening health challenges from an early age, including a kidney transplant from his mother, complications that led to vision loss at nine, and a lymphoma diagnosis as a young adult. Through every curveball, Julian chose to Pivot The Path—and today, he is fighting fit, healthy, and living life fully, always chasing that first hole-in-one.At SSWING, Scott works closely with Julian on foundational elements of the game—building a grip and setup that promote a consistently square clubface at impact, along with simple, repeatable fundamentals that prioritize feel, clarity, and trust in movement. It's a practical expression of the Own Your SSWING philosophy—meeting the golfer where they are and building confidence through clarity and process.This conversation explores resilience, adaptability, process, discipline, and redefining what it truly means to “see” opportunity. Julian's story is a powerful reminder that limits don't define us—our response does.Mentions in this episode:No Days Off WaterPhoebe StuartMeta GlassesUneekorShop SSWING Swag

What does it actually take to become a better golfer in 2026?In Episode 106 of Pivot The Path, we step away from quick fixes and focus on what truly drives lasting improvement: clarity, connection, and consistency. As golf continues to evolve — from technology and data to training methods and expectations — the golfers who improve are the ones who understand what to train, why they're training it, and how it connects to performance on the course.This episode introduces a no off-season framework built around movement quality, measurable benchmarks and purposeful practice. We break down why clarity beats information overload, how connection between the body and the golf swing creates repeatable results, and why consistency — not intensity — is the real separator over time.Whether you're a dedicated golfer training through the winter, a busy professional trying to practice smarter, or someone ready to stop guessing and start improving, this episode lays out a clear path forward.Better golf in 2026 isn't about doing more.It's about doing the right things — with intention.Own Your SSWING.Shop SSWING Swag

As we close out 2025, this episode of Pivot The Path is all about reflection, clarity, and momentum.In Episode 105, we recap the five biggest golf improvement lessons from the past year — what actually helped golfers play better, move better, and think smarter on the course. From understanding movement and managing the golf IQ side of the game to building trust and consistency, these are the takeaways that truly moved the needle in 2025.These are the lessons that helped golfers take ownership of their improvement — to truly Own Your SSWING — and carry that momentum into 2026.We also dive into what pivoting meant this year — how shifts in approach, coaching, and mindset shaped both our own games and the evolution of SSWING — and what those pivots tell us about where golf improvement is headed in 2026.To wrap things up, we share a look at what's next for Pivot The Path and SSWING in the year ahead, express gratitude for an incredible community of listeners and guests, and finish with simple, practical holiday stretches you can use to stay loose, mobile, and ready — even during travel, downtime, and cold weather — so you can head into the holidays moving well and feeling ready.Thank you for being here. Let's keep learning together and enjoying this incredible game we love.Shop SSWING Swag

In this week's episode, we keep building off the Break 75 Blueprint — the framework helping everyday golfers tighten their scoring, eliminate wasted shots, and build consistency through smarter strategy and purposeful reps. We break down how small refinements in how you practice can create massive gains in how you play.Our Improvement Pivot Point is Practice With Intent — the difference between simply hitting balls and actually training movements that transfer to the course. When your reps have a purpose, a target, and a defined movement focus, you build repeatability. When they don't, you just add noise to your pattern.We also dive into Rasmus Neergaard Petersen's win on the DP World Tour — a massive milestone for one of Europe's brightest rising stars. His week was a blueprint in itself: disciplined preparation, a clear game plan, and unwavering intent behind every shot. There's a lot golfers can learn from the way he structures his performance and earns his first DP World Tour victory.And finally, a blend of performance takeaways — from how the best players shape purposeful practice to how everyday golfers can adopt the same mindset. This is your weekly reminder that improvement is built on clarity, strategy, and reps that actually mean something. That is how you truly Own Your SSWING.Mentions in this episode:The Putting ThingShop SSWING Swag

In this week's episode, we get into another key piece of the Break 75 Blueprint: learning to shape the ball both ways.Whether you're aiming for a controlled fade or a confident draw, Scott breaks down the facts and simple physics and setup changes, creating correct process, eliminating guesswork.Master this, and you'll unlock a whole new level of course management and ball control. A game-changer for anyone serious about scoring and wanting to truly Own Your SSWING.Shop SSWING Swag

This week on Pivot The Path, we take you through the 8 essential powerful pre-shot routines — building from the introduction last week — and show you how they can steady your game, sharpen your mind, and take your performance to the next level.From intention to alignment, breathing to visualization, tempo to commitment, we explore the routines that help golfers quiet the noise, build consistency, and step into every shot with confidence. If you've ever wondered what separates a scattered round from a steady one, this is your framework.Whether you're a competitive player, a weekend grinder, or somewhere in between, these 8 pre-shot routines will help you Own Your SSWING long before the club ever moves.Tune in, take notes and build a routine that actually works.Shop SSWING Swag

Ever feel like you're close to breaking 75, but can't quite put all the pieces together?In this episode, Scott reveals the five non-negotiable elements that separate hopeful ball-strikers from consistent scorers: a reliable pre-shot routine, precise alignment, equipment understanding, the ability to shape the ball both ways, and intentional practice. These aren't just skills — they are the foundation of learning your tendencies, refining your patterns, and ultimately developing the clarity and control required to perform with ownership and confidence.When you build a repeatable routine, you gain control under pressure. When your alignment is precise, you eliminate guesswork. When your equipment matches your movement, your swing works with you, not against you. When you can shape the ball both directions, you gain strategic freedom instead of relying on luck. And when you practice with intent, every rep has purpose and produces progress instead of plateaus.Master these five and performance becomes predictable, confident, and repeatable — the true path to Own Your SSWING. You don't need more grinding time… just the right framework.Shop SSWING Swag

From Olympic rower to new golfer, Nareg Guregian knows what it means to chase mastery.In this milestone 100th episode of Pivot The Path, we explore the transition from rowing to golf — the rhythm, the mechanics, and how elite athletes approach learning something entirely new.Whether you're an Olympian or an everyday player, this conversation is about movement, mindset and the power of starting again. Nareg takes us through his incredible journey — from the early days of rowing to standing on the world's biggest stage, to defeating cancer, and now embracing a whole new challenge: mastering the game of golf.We dive into what it takes to pivot from world-class athletic precision to beginner curiosity, how movement and discipline translate across arenas, and why improvement never truly stops.This milestone 100th episode captures the essence of our mantra: Own Your SSWING — growth, grit, and the relentless pursuit of better.Mentions in this episode:If you haven't already, please consider registering as a potential donor through the National Marrow Donor Program — it only takes a few minutes and could save a life.