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The Presidents Cup delivered one of the wildest final days in years — down 10.5 to 7.5 heading into Sunday singles, the U.S. stormed back at Medinah to retain the Cup. Scott breaks down the comeback and why Chris Gotterup deserves a hard look this week — not because you should copy his swing, but because you should admire his brute strength, timing and athleticism. Gotterup's move is unorthodox by any textbook standard — super strong grip, cupped wrist and open face at the top, a downswing start most coaches would never teach — and it works because it's built entirely around what his body does well. So this one is definitely an Admire, not emulate.Then a very special guest joins the show: Scott's 8-year-old son Colton, who spent Sunday at SSWING watching the Cup and getting in a few hours of reps. Colton hops on the mic with a golf tip of his own — and it's a good one — explaining why real power comes fromyour hips, not your shoulders. Out of the mouths of babes.Shop the  G'day Golfers hat

Mobility for Golfers, Back-Friendly Car Ride Stretches & Club Championship Recap | FairwayFit Golf PodcastBrad and Greg return after a break to catch up on how they're feeling physically, how daily mobility has helped with stiffness from long car rides, and how Brad's recent back spasm affected him. They discuss each other's inconsistent but improving golf games, with a focus on wedges and short game inside 100 yards, garage practice for better contact, and Brad's search for his own driver after borrowing one for nearly a year. On the fitness side, they share go-to mobility work for loosening the back after driving, including the world's greatest stretch, T-spine rotation, hip flexor/hamstring work, open book rotation/thread the needle, and an honorable mention Jefferson curl. They recap Greg's Stoneleigh club championship match-play run (winning his first match before losing in the semifinal) and identify tee-ball consistency as a strength and mid-irons/par threes as a weakness, then close by reviewing their recent “major” round at South Riding with their kids along for the day.Season 3, Episode #23- Club Championship and Major #406:05 Fitness & Mobility13:24 Club Championship28:08 Major #4 at South RidingCheck us out: Follow FairwayFit Golfwww.FairwayFitGolf.comYoutube:@FairwayFitGolfPodcastTwitter: @FairwayFitGolfIG: @FairwayFitGolfTik Tok: @FairwayFitGolf

We start this episode with the week's winners. On the Korn Ferry Tour, Scotland's Sandy Scott erased a four-shot deficit with a final-round 65 to win the Nationwide Children's Hospital Championship at 18-under, earning his 2027 PGA Tour card. On the PGA Tour, Jacob Bridgeman rallied from five shots back with a career-best 61 to win the inaugural Biltmore Championship Asheville by two, his second win of 2026. And on the DP World Tour, JJ Spaun won the BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth in his first attempt at the tour's flagship event, making four birdies in his last five holes to win by two shots.That brings us to Spaun's golf swing, and why it's a model worth studying. The philosophy is simple: when you rotate well through the left side, the clubface doesn't have to do much, and that makes the ball so much easier to control. Scotty breaks down how Spaun's thoracic mobility and hip mobility work together to create that stable, repeatable rotation, and what amateur golfers can learn from it to simplify their own swing and gain more control.If you're in the NYC area, pop into SSWING to get your own assessment and a game plan to improve.Mentions in this episodeResistance Bands SetShop the  G'day Golfers hat

https://affordablegolfcourses.com/golf-ball-compression-guide-for-slow-swing-speeds/If your swing speed is under 85 mph, the golf ball you're using might be quietly costing you distance and control. Experts reveal which compression ratings actually help - and which popular balls don't match their marketed specs. Affordable Golf Courses City: Pleasant Prairie Address: 8767 3rd Ave Website: https://affordablegolfcourses.com/

When it comes to being a Golf Dad, there are certain aspects of leading the next generation to the game which need to be examined. There are a lot of questions to be answered, and how to get your new/young golfer into the game is a top priority. What exactly should you do to get them started in the game, and keep them in the game? Join host Jeff Hartman as he talks about what it means to be a Golf Dad. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to The Turf Zone podcast. This episode features the article “Managing Poa annua on Ultradwarf Bermudagrass Greens” written by Chris Neff, Senior Agronomist, East Region and Jim Brosnan, Ph.D., Professor, University of Tennessee. Poa annua is one of the most persistent and disruptive weeds in ultradwarf bermudagrass greens. In this article, we explain why Poa annua thrives, how it impacts putting green playability and performance, and the cultural, chemical and routine maintenance practices that can help keep it under control. Success depends not on a single herbicide, but on an integrated management program that promotes healthy bermudagrass year-round. Key Takeaways: Poa annua is problematic in ultradwarf bermudagrass putting greens because the plant characteristics and timing of active growth for the two grasses are so different. Fully eradicating Poa annua from ultradwarf greens is very challenging, so the goal for most courses is to minimize its presence and impact on playability. Pre and postemergence herbicides are part of successful control, but resistance is an issue and herbicides alone cannot solve Poa annua problems. Cultural practices and growing environments that favor dense and healthy ultradwarf greens are a critical part of any Poa annua control strategy. Poa annua remains one of the most persistent and disruptive weeds in ultradwarf bermudagrass putting greens, particularly throughout the Southeast. From a consulting perspective, it is less a question of whether Poa annua will be an issue and more a matter of how well it is managed within the system. Its biological advantages, rapid germination, prolific seed production and adaptability to low mowing heights make it uniquely suited to exploit weaknesses in bermudagrass stands, especially during seasonal transitions. The primary issue Poa annua presents is inconsistency. Bermudagrass and Poa annua differ significantly in growth habit, color, leaf texture and seasonal performance. These differences manifest most noticeably on the putting surface, where uniformity is paramount. Poa annua tends to produce a lighter green color and a more upright growth habit, creating a mottled appearance that is often unacceptable to golfers. The differences in growth habit and timing of optimal growth also lead to bumpy surfaces, especially when Poa annua is growing actively in shoulder seasons while bermudagrass is growing slowly or is fully dormant. Early spring can be especially problematic in the Southeast because conditions are ideal for Poa annua while bermudagrass is often worn down by winter play. Aggressive Poa annua seedhead production, particularly in late winter and spring, adds to the variability in ball roll. Even under intensive management, seedheads can disrupt smoothness and trueness, leading to dissatisfaction among golfers. Beyond aesthetics and playability, Poa annua also introduces agronomic challenges. It is inherently less heat and drought tolerant than bermudagrass. As temperatures rise in late spring and early summer, Poa annua often declines rapidly, often leaving voids in the putting surface. This decline is typically accelerated by disease pressure during hot, wet and humid conditions, as stressed Poa annua becomes highly susceptible to pathogens. The resulting voids reduce surface uniformity and create opportunities for further weed encroachment. Another agronomic issue is that when Poa annua is actively growing during cooler weather, ultradwarf bermudagrass greens are growing slowly, if at all. Mowing and/or rolling can help minimize the impact of Poa annua plants on ball roll, but these practices can also increase wear on the desired bermudagrass, which can lead to more opportunities for Poa annua to gain ground. As the population of Poa annua in the putting greens increases, these and other agronomic issues become more challenging to manage, so keeping Poa annua under control as much as possible is the primary goal. Fertility Program Achieving this level of surface dominance begins with a carefully balanced fertility program designed to sustain consistent growth without encouraging excessive thatch accumulation or unwanted vertical elongation. Nitrogen applications should be delivered in light, frequent increments to promote steady lateral spread and recovery, rather than flushes of growth that can lead to scalping or increased disease susceptibility. Equally important, potassium should be maintained at adequate levels to enhance plant resilience, particularly in the face of summer stressors such as heat, traffic, and periodic drought. Elevated soil phosphorus levels have been associated with increased Poa annua populations in closely mown turfgrass environments (Guertal & McElroy, 2018). Excessive phosphorus can provide a competitive advantage to Poa annua, allowing it to establish and persist more readily in putting greens and other intensively managed turf areas. For this reason, phosphorus applications should be guided by soil test results and targeted to maintain levels within agronomically appropriate ranges, thereby promoting the competitiveness of the desired bermudagrass while reducing conditions that may favor Poa annua encroachment. Rutgers University turfgrass research has noted that elevated soil pH can be associated with increased Poa annua pressure in creeping bentgrass, making pH management an important cultural tool in suppression programs (McNally et al., 2024). Maintaining soil pH in a slightly more acidic range can help strengthen bermudagrass competitiveness and reduce Poa annua populations over time. Moisture Management Moisture management is equally critical in tipping the competitive balance toward bermudagrass during the summer months. Excessively wet conditions, whether from overwatering, poor drainage or prolonged rainfall, create an environment highly conducive to Poa annua germination, survival, and eventual reestablishment. In contrast, firm, well-drained surfaces inherently favor bermudagrass by promoting deeper rooting, improved oxygen exchange, and greater heat and traffic stress tolerance. Superintendents should target a consistently moderate soil moisture profile, carefully balancing the need to prevent drought-induced stress with the equally important goal of avoiding prolonged saturation. This requires a disciplined, responsive irrigation approach, in which water is applied based on plant demand and environmental conditions rather than on fixed schedules. Allowing the surface to dry down between irrigation events not only enhances firmness and playability but also puts Poa annua at a competitive disadvantage, encouraging bermudagrass to expand laterally and occupy available space. Using portable moisture meters to guide putting green irrigation can significantly improve the precision and effectiveness of this program. By providing real-time, site-specific data, these tools allow superintendents to make informed irrigation decisions that optimize water-use efficiency and maintain optimal rootzone moisture. Improving surface and subsurface drainage is also an effective part of Poa annua control. Areas of putting greens that tend to gather and hold more water are often where a high amount of Poa annua encroachment is observed during cooler and wetter periods, so any projects that can be done to improve drainage will enhance bermudagrass health and limit the amount of moisture available for Poa annua. Cultural Practices Cultural practices during the summer should be intentionally structured to enhance the density and vigor of bermudagrass and actively disrupt the life cycle of Poa annua. Topdressing and aeration are fundamental practices for maintaining healthy ultradwarf greens, and they place Poa annua at a relative disadvantage by limiting the amount of moisture that is held in the upper portion of the putting green rootzone. Incorporating vertical mowing and grooming into the program refines surface quality and triggers new shoot growth for improved density and increased surface smoothness. The frequency, intensity and timing of all cultural practices should be carefully managed to maintain bermudagrass vigor and allow adequate recovery time. Excessive stress weakens the competitive advantage of bermudagrass, creating favorable conditions for Poa annua germination, establishment and long-term persistence. Slightly raising the mowing height on ultradwarf putting greens heading into fall can help improve Poa annua control by reducing mechanical stress on the turf. Healthier, less-stressed bermudagrass develops greater density and is better able to compete with Poa annua. The additional leaf tissue will also help maintain bermudagrass density and coverage through the winter, when wear can create voids for Poa annua to occupy going into spring. Minimizing shade on ultradwarf putting greens is another important “cultural practice” that will help minimize Poa annua issues. Bermudagrass requires high light levels to maintain density and vigor, whereas Poa annua can persist under lower light conditions. Trees or surrounding vegetation that intercept sunlight will weaken bermudagrass and create favorable conditions for Poa annua establishment. Increasing sunlight through selective tree pruning or removal can strengthen bermudagrass competitiveness and should be considered an important component of any long-term Poa annua management program. Herbicides While routine maintenance practices that support bermudagrass health form the foundation of Poa annua control, a well-structured herbicide program is essential for long-term success. Preemergence herbicides are the cornerstone of this approach. Applications should be timed to coincide with declining soil temperatures in late summer and early fall, typically when temperatures at the 2-inch depth consistently fall below 70 degrees Fahrenheit. Poa annua emergence typically occurs when 24-hour mean soil temperatures are sustained at or below 66 degrees Fahrenheit (Taylor et al., 2021). Application timing is critical: Treatments made too early may break down before peak germination, while those made too late will fail to provide effective control. Sequential applications will be required to sustain an effective chemical barrier throughout the shoulder seasons when Poa annua can most easily invade ultradwarf putting greens. Once soil temperatures are below 66 degrees Fahrenheit, applications should deliver both pre and postemergence control from varying mode-of-action groups. Advanced management programs frequently incorporate tank-mixing and rotational sequencing of multiple herbicide modes of action across the preemergence and postemergence spectrum. For example, the preemergence herbicide methiozolin (PoaCure) can be alternated with pronamide (Kerb) to balance soil residual activity, while herbicides such as amicarbazone (Xonerate) and flazasulfuron (Katana) can offer postemergence activity. Some turfgrass managers have expressed curiosity about herbicides that may be effective for controlling Poa annua but are not labeled for use on putting greens. In fact, some of these products have been studied for Poa annua control on ultradwarf greens in research settings for this reason. It is important to remember that research putting greens are not subjected to many of the stressors commonly found on golf courses, primarily traffic and shade. Additionally, the herbicide label is the law when it comes to any application. Many courses throughout the Southeast are plagued with herbicide-resistant Poa annua on putting greens, particularly populations that are not controlled with Group 2 herbicides such as foramsulfuron (Revolver). From a resistance management standpoint, rotating herbicides across distinct sites of action is not optional, it is essential. Repeated reliance on a single mode of action, particularly within ALS-inhibiting chemistries, has contributed to documented cases of resistance in Poa annua populations. A diversified, programmatic approach that integrates multiple chemistries not only improves short-term control but also preserves long-term herbicide efficacy. To expand the modes of action available for Poa annua control, some superintendents have considered or applied nonselective herbicides to dormant ultradwarf putting greens where this use is not explicitly prohibited by the product label. This type of application carries substantial risk, it is not recommended by the authors of this article, and we do not believe it should be considered a viable management option. Although bermudagrass may appear fully dormant, herbicides can still translocate to the crowns and roots, increasing the risk of turf injury, delayed spring greenup and reduced recovery. Any use of nonselective herbicides should be evaluated carefully based on product label requirements, turfgrass condition, environmental conditions, and the potential impact on spring transition. Successful implementation of an herbicide program to control Poa annua requires precise attention to turfgrass tolerance, environmental conditions and product label guidance and restrictions. Ultradwarf bermudagrass exhibits variable sensitivity to many postemergence chemistries, particularly when it is under stress or during spring transition. Applications made during periods of fluctuating temperatures, low carbohydrate reserves, or reduced growth can result in chlorosis, thinning or delayed recovery from dormancy. As such, rate selection, application interval and environmental timing must be carefully calibrated to balance effective Poa annua suppression with acceptable levels of bermudagrass safety. Managing the Presence of Poa annua Despite best efforts, many facilities will continue to contend with significant Poa annua populations in their ultradwarf greens, particularly during the fall, winter and early spring. In these situations, the focus must shift from eradication to minimizing the impact on playability. This requires a thoughtful, integrated approach that addresses both agronomic considerations and golfer expectations. During the cooler months, Poa annua will become more pronounced on putting surfaces. Mowing and rolling are essential for controlling its vertical growth and maintaining smoothness, but there must be a balance between managing the impact of Poa annua on playability and wearing down the desired bermudagrass that is growing slowly or not at all. Rolling can help mitigate the impact of seedheads and improve ball roll consistency without placing as much additional stress on the bermudagrass as mowing would, but excessive rolling during periods of slow bermudagrass growth can lead to turf thinning, particularly around putting green edges, which can lead to more Poa annua becoming established. When Poa annua populations are still scattered and individual plants are small, hand removal can be one of the most practical and precise tools available. While this process is labor intensive, physically removing isolated plants before they expand or produce seed can help protect surface uniformity without potentially weakening the bermudagrass base with herbicide applications. The key is timing. Plants should be removed by the roots while they are small enough to leave only minimal disruption to the surface, followed by careful repair so the surrounding bermudagrass can quickly knit back into the void. Bermudagrass is uniquely adapted to tolerate and respond favorably to frequent, low mowing during periods of active growth when supported by adequate fertility and moisture. Under these conditions, the turf exhibits improved density, finer texture and greater resiliency to traffic and environmental stress when mowed lower. On the other hand, Poa annua is less tolerant of sustained low mowing heights as temperatures rise and environmental pressures increase. As bermudagrass growing conditions improve, frequent low mowing further weakens Poa annua plants and reduces seedhead production. Superintendents should capitalize on this opportunity in late spring and early summer by implementing mowing practices that promote bermudagrass performance without overextending the plant. This includes maintaining sharp, well-adjusted equipment to ensure clean cuts and avoiding abrupt mowing height changes that could induce stress. Transition Back to Bermudagrass As temperatures begin to rise in spring, the transition back to bermudagrass dominance presents both challenges and opportunities. This is often the most volatile period for putting green performance, as declining Poa annua and emerging bermudagrass compete for space. Patience and restraint are essential during this time. Aggressive practices aimed at removing Poa annua too quickly can lead to unacceptable surface disruption, while insufficient management may delay bermudagrass recovery. Gradual adjustments in cultural practices such as verticutting and topdressing, can facilitate a smoother transition. Increasing nitrogen inputs to favor bermudagrass, combined with strategic aeration and topdressing, can accelerate recovery from winter and encourage the bermudagrass to fill voids left by declining Poa annua. Continued use of PGRs may be warranted to suppress any remaining Poa annua populations and maintain surface consistency. Conclusion Communicating with stakeholders is also a key component of successful Poa annua management. Golfers must understand the challenges of maintaining ultradwarf bermudagrass putting greens in regions with high Poa annua pressure. Setting realistic expectations and providing clear explanations of management strategies can go a long way in fostering support and reducing frustration during transitional periods. Ultimately, managing Poa annua in ultradwarf putting greens is a year-round endeavor that requires a proactive, integrated approach. There is no single solution, and success is rarely defined by complete eradication. Instead, the goal is to minimize impact on playability and aesthetics while promoting the long-term health and dominance of bermudagrass. Superintendents who embrace this philosophy by combining sound agronomic practices with strategic chemical inputs and effective communication will be best positioned to navigate the challenges Poa annua presents. While it may never be fully eliminated, the influence of Poa annua can be managed to a level that allows for consistently high-quality putting surfaces, even under the most demanding conditions. You have been listening to The Turf Zone Podcast. Follow The Turf Zone on X, Facebook and LinkedIn for all things turfgrass, featuring podcasts, magazines, events and more. For a complete list of references as well as supplementary photos, read this article in the August / September 2026 issue of Tennessee Turfgrass magazine on www.TheTurfZone.com The post Managing Poa annua on Ultradwarf Bermudagrass Greens appeared first on The Turf Zone.

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Las Vegas golf course rankings should include the golfers who actually play here. In episode 398 of the Chasing Daylight Podcast, we break down the latest upgrades to our Vegas course conditions hub and explain how listeners can submit their own course rankings.We cover free player profiles, more detailed practice facility reports, and a ranking system that awards 70 points for the course and 30 for the extras. You can save your progress, return later, and mark courses you haven't played.Then we get into the Wolf Creek debate, fall golf in Las Vegas, and why course conditions deserve more context than a comment-section takedown. Dormancy, irrigation, weather, and maintenance budgets all enter the conversation.Also on the show: San Diego golf and Torrey Pines pricing, discussion of possible PGA Tour changes, the final VGN major at Coyote Springs, and Matt's enthusiasm for Callaway's Mini Spinners.Played a Vegas course recently? Share what you found. Golfers helping golfers—that's the point.VEGAS GOLF LISTENER RANKINGSVEGAS GOLF COURSE CONDITIONSMORE CHASING DAYLIGHTEpisodes, articles, golf content & the CDP Pro Shop: https://www.chasingdaylightpodcast.com/LISTEN TO THE PODCASThttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-chasing-daylight-podcast/id1464725572SPONSORED BY GARSEN GOLF — Use code DAYLIGHT15 to save 15%https://garsengolf.comSHOW SUPPORTERSGretsch Golf Academy — https://gretschgolf.com/ Las Vegas Golf Superstore — https://www.worldwidegolfshops.com/ Rohrs Golf Co — https://rohrsgolf.com/FOLLOW CHASING DAYLIGHTInstagram — https://www.instagram.com/chasingdaylightpodcast/ X — https://x.com/CDPGolfShow Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/chasingdaylightpodcast TikTok — https://www.tiktok.com/@chasingdaylightpodcastMORE FROM THE CREWJoe's HittinGreens on Whatnot — https://www.whatnot.com/s/Cdk2Zpku Damn Good Putter — https://www.damngoodputter.com/ 1440 Golf - https://www.fourteen40golf.com/FOLLOW THE CDP CREWMathew Wangrycht - https://www.instagram.com/1440golf/Joe Keith - https://www.instagram.com/hittingreens/ Jeremy Martin - https://www.instagram.com/damngoodputter Dan Hodges - https://www.instagram.com/bogey_free62/Support the show

Ryan Hager joins us for part one of a two-part conversation about coaching, practice, and what actually helps golfers improve.We talk about Ryan's path as a coach, the mentors who shaped the way he teaches, and what he's learned from working with golfers of every level.A big part of the conversation turns to a simple question: why do so many golfers work on their games without actually getting better?We get into the things golfers tend to prioritize versus what might actually help them improve, why understanding ball flight and shotmaking matters, and why practice often gravitates toward what feels comfortable instead of what we actually need. Ryan also shares how he's watched players improve their technique without seeing their handicaps move. We also talk about mentorship, learning environments, block practice, course strategy, and matching instruction to what a golfer actually wants from the game.This is part one of our conversation with Ryan. Part two picks up with more on coaching, social media, and how golfers should think about the information they consume.

Our improvement pivot this week comes from the tennis world and the US Open men's final. Ben Shelton didn't win on Sunday — Zverev took it in four — but if you were watching the box, you saw the real story. Bryan Shelton, Ben's dad and coach, sat through two weeks of 3 a.m. finishes, a five-set war with Alcaraz, and a final that slipped away, and never changed his face. No panic, no theatrics. Just steady, pragmatic presence. We discuss why the people around you (and the voice in your own head) matter as much as your mechanics. Then on to the golf recap: Shane Lowry won the Amgen Irish Open 17 years after winning it for the first time, pulling away for a seventh-career DP World Tour win in an 11-shot rout over Joaquin Niemann and Patrick Reed — including a course-record 62 at Doonbeg. Over in the Netherlands, Europe reclaimed the Solheim Cup, 15-12. On the Korn Ferry Tour, Alvaro Ortiz shot 26-under to win the Simmons Bank Open in Franklin, Tennessee, with a 61 in round two.Admire & Emulate: Shane Lowry. We're choosing to sit back and “admire” Lowry's swing this week, not one to emulate — we know that muscles respond to joint positions and like a few other quirky swings that work on tour, his curved lower spine sets the tone for a lift going back, a face that opens and arms that take over coming into and through  impact…… when timing is on, he can lead by 11, but when those hands and timing is not quite on, the moving parts at times can get out of sink and cause the ball to not behave as desired….. but that is where attitude, self belief and patience step up to the plate. Sound familiar? Steady, pragmatic, no theatrics — Bryan Shelton would approve.Shop the  G'day Golfers hat

We're back, and apparently it takes more than a hospital stay, travel schedules, and life generally refusing to cooperate to keep Golfweek Amateur Tour - The Podcast off the air. Tim Newman and Chris Rocha return as the road to the National Championship gets very real. With just over a month to go, the Golfweek Amateur Tour season is hitting the home stretch, the final Competitive Golf Events are being played, invitations are going out, and Chris has officially earned his way into A Flight. But first, this episode introduces a major new opportunity connecting the Golfweek Amateur Tour, real estate, and the golf lifestyle. Tim and Chris are joined by Jason Becker of RE/MAX, Dave Wynn from Golfweek, and Jennifer Newman, better known around here as The Short Agent, to talk about the new partnership bringing Golfweek, RE/MAX, and Golf Life Navigators together. For golfers who have ever played a course on vacation and thought, "I could live here," this partnership was basically built for you. Golfers can now search for homes, golf communities, private clubs, and destinations with help from RE/MAX Golf Lifestyle Certified Agents who actually understand golf. That includes everything from club memberships and waitlists to finding communities that match the way you want to live and play. Jennifer also talks about her role helping members of the Golfweek Amateur Tour connect with knowledgeable agents across the country, while building resources for players and families traveling to Hilton Head Island for the National Championship. And yes, the branding has officially arrived: The Short Agent who is BIG on service. Visit TheShortAgent.com for information, local recommendations, real estate resources, and upcoming National Championship content. Then Chris takes us to Arizona for the TPC Scottsdale Regional, where 123 players representing 23 Local Golf Tours came together for another outstanding weekend of Amateur Golf Competition. Arizona Tour Director Gabe Garcia joins Chris from the event before introducing returning title sponsor Xerxes "Zeus" Nabong of Wealth Avenue. Zeus talks about his nearly 20-year relationship with the Golfweek Amateur Tour community, why he continues supporting the tour, and how those relationships have grown alongside his business. Tim and Chris also break down the very different challenges of TPC Scottsdale's Champions and Stadium courses, including tight fairways, desert trouble, massive greens and the occasional golf ball that simply isn't worth retrieving. Some balls belong to the desert now. Accept it and move on. Finally, the guys turn their attention toward Chris' promotion from B Flight to A Flight. They talk course management, avoiding the temptation to suddenly start swinging out of your shoes, sharpening the short game, and sticking with the game that got you promoted in the first place. With the final Golf Tournaments of the regular season underway and National Championship invitations hitting inboxes, the countdown is officially on. The Golfweek Amateur Tour is about great Amateur Golf Tournaments, but it's also about the Golf Community, friendships, competition, travel, and the family-like atmosphere that keeps thousands of players coming back. Where Amateurs Play Like Pros! Learn more about the tours: Golfweek Amateur Tour: amateurgolftour.netSenior Amateur Tour: senioramateurgolftour.netThe Short Agent: theshortagent.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A stepfather who could not grip a golf club, a dream twenty years later, and a glove that is now on Walmart.com.Cape Cod's only daily show, live from Mashpee on September 10, 2026.TODAY: Sharon Riley, StrokeMaster and Get A Grip LLC. THIS WEEK ON CAPE COD: Trail Talk bird walk, Sept 11, Osterville / Biz Bites virtual networking, Sept 14 / Getting Started with AI for Business, Sept 16, HyannisNo Hank today. He and Mari were out celebrating 38 years at a real estate conference, which is exactly as romantic as it sounds. In his chair: Sharon Riley, who sewed elastic and Velcro onto a golf glove twenty years ago so her stepfather could keep playing, put it in a drawer, and then built it into a product that is now on Walmart.com.IN THIS EPISODETwenty years ago, Ray. An avid golfer who played every day with Sharon's uncles, had a stroke, recovered his athleticism, and could not grip the club. He was also driving Sharon's mother crazy sitting in the houseThe first one was elastic and Velcro sewn onto a golf glove. It bought him close to five more years of golf until a second stroke ended itThey named it StrokeMaster, loved the name, and shelved it, because the kids were little and Sharon was running a payroll companyWinter of 2023. Sharon is in Maine, going through the hardest stretch of her life, and Ray comes to her in a dream and tells her to make the glove, because they need itThe patent search and the viability study that came back with nothing else like it on the marketThe PGA Show in Orlando, the Invention Arena, two weeks to get ready, and a battalion of family and friends in Maine sewing like madDiscovering the adaptive community was far more interested than the golfers wereThe market she thought she was in versus the market she is actually in. Golfers say they are fine. Occupational therapists and physical therapists say yesMade overseas, because US manufacturing quoted eight to ten times more. The RFQ, the OEM search, and learning procurement and fulfillment from scratch at this stage of a careerWalmart.com, and what it feels like to be walking around town knowing you made a thing that is on Walmart.comThe boy with MS at a Maine adaptive golf clinic. He raised his hand, put on a glove made for adults, swung perfectly, his mother cried, the pro cried, Sharon cried, and the cousin with the camera was crying too hard to hit recordEleven and a half million golfers in this country are 50 or overGet a grip. Stay in the game, play with purpose. And the one she is not ready for yet: get a grip, give a gripQuestion of the day: what is your hobby? Nobody on this show has a good answerThe third act. Starting over at an age nobody tells you that you are allowed to start over at, and the Chinese tradition of celebrating a woman at 60 because her life is finally her ownWhat the invention taught her about herself: trust your intuition, and stop letting the people who love you dilute the dreamSigns, coincidences, and a financial planner at trivia who turned out to sit on a golf association boardHard truth about patience, the finish line you can see, and being ready for the glory now, thank youWHAT STROKEMASTER ACTUALLY ISTwo products, both built around the same idea: keeping a hand connected to a thing it can no longer hold.The Grip Assist Glove. A golf glove with the strap built inThe Grip Assist Strap. Sold at strokemastergolf.com and on Walmart.com, with in-store still to come. PEOPLE AND ORGANIZATIONS MENTIONEDSharon Riley, StrokeMaster and Get A Grip LLC (strokemastergolf.com), Karen, Hank and Mari, the PGA Show and its Invention Arena, the American Society of Hand Therapists, the Maine State Golf Association, Walmart, Mashpee TV, the Mashpee Chamber of Commerce.Catch every episode on YouTube, and now on Spotify too.Stephanie in the Morning. Every morning we ask and you answer, where locals take the mic. Powered by Lemonadio.

Planning a round of golf in Las Vegas just got a little easier.In Episode 397 of the Chasing Daylight Podcast, Matt unveils the new Vegas Golf Course Conditions hub on ChasingDaylightPodcast.com — a community-powered resource designed to give Las Vegas locals and traveling golfers current information before they book a tee time.Golfers can report greens, fairways, tee boxes, bunkers, pace of play, what they paid, cart restrictions, maintenance issues, overseeding, and more. Recent reports automatically move to the top so golfers can quickly see what a course is actually playing like right now. Then Matt unloads on one of golf's biggest problems: slow play. After brutal experiences at Rhodes Ranch and Boulder Creek, the guys debate ready golf, better marshaling, consequences for slow groups, and whether premium tee times should come with pace-of-play expectations. The conversation also gets into rising Las Vegas golf prices, possible cart and water fees, LIV Golf's Chapter 11 news, the Walker Cup, the Irish Open, future Walker Cup venues, and more. Plus, a shoutout to Harry Hall after another strong finish in Europe and an update on Chasing Daylight video episodes expanding beyond YouTubehttps://www.fullturngolf.com/https://chasingdaylightpodcast.com/vegas-golf-course-conditions/MORE CHASING DAYLIGHTEpisodes, articles, golf content & the CDP Pro Shop: https://www.chasingdaylightpodcast.com/LISTEN TO THE PODCASThttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-chasing-daylight-podcast/id1464725572SPONSORED BY GARSEN GOLF — Use code DAYLIGHT15 to save 15%https://garsengolf.comSHOW SUPPORTERSGretsch Golf Academy — https://gretschgolf.com/ Las Vegas Golf Superstore — https://www.worldwidegolfshops.com/ Rohrs Golf Co — https://rohrsgolf.com/FOLLOW CHASING DAYLIGHTInstagram — https://www.instagram.com/chasingdaylightpodcast/ X — https://x.com/CDPGolfShow Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/chasingdaylightpodcast TikTok — https://www.tiktok.com/@chasingdaylightpodcastMORE FROM THE CREWJoe's HittinGreens on Whatnot — https://www.whatnot.com/s/Cdk2Zpku Damn Good Putter — https://www.damngoodputter.com/ 1440 Golf - https://www.fourteen40golf.com/FOLLOW THE CDP CREWMathew Wangrycht - https://www.instagram.com/1440golf/Joe Keith - https://www.instagram.com/hittingreens/ Jeremy Martin - https://www.instagram.com/damngoodputter Dan Hodges - https://www.instagram.com/bogey_free62/Support the show

Troubled LIV Golf finally filed its long-awaited Chapter 11 bankruptcy paperwork on Tuesday in a New Jersey court. A Chapter 11 bankruptcy attempts to restructure the company’s debts but also allows the entity to continue operations.  Chapter 7 bankruptcy filings usually signal the white flag of financial surrender. The Saudi Public Investment Fund (PIF) spent upwards of $6 billion to sign PGA golf stars and then bankroll dozens of worldwide golf events over the past five years.  Saudi’s PIF finally decided to turn-off the money-printing machine operated by LIV Golf at the end of August. This upstart golf league is now desperately shaking the financial bushes in search of new sources of financing. They want to re-launch the golf league in 2027 as LIV Golf 2.0. After the Saudi PIF announced it was pulling the financial plug in late August, LIV Golf appointed some new executives to its board.  Their resumes are filled with corporate restructuring experience. They truly have their work cut out for them. Eugene Davis is one of the new leaders.  He is CEO of privately-held Pirinate Consulting Group which specializes in corporate turnarounds. LIV Golf named the 71-year old Davis as its Chairman of the Independent Directors Committee a few months ago.  You will find his name listed all over this week’s LIV Golf Chapter 11 filing. Davis said in April, 2026, “LIV Golf…has built a global league with passionate fans, world-class talent, and demonstrated commercial momentum.” His new management team is intent on launching LIV 2.0 in 2027.  Maybe. In order to begin LIV 2.0, “Classic” LIV Golf has a lot of debtors to settle-up with Tuesday’s Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing (click here to read the actual document) listed LIV Golf’s assets of “more than $100 million but less than $500 million.”  Liabilities showed “more than $500 million but less than $1 billion” due its creditors. Let’s take the worst case.  Assume LIV Golf has $100 million in assets but nearly $1 billion in liabilities. That means that creditors might receive (perhaps) 10 cents on the dollar in value.  That value won’t necessarily be in cash, either.  Some creditors may receive a proportionate share of the ownership in a newly emerging golf entity. Nearly half of the top 30 creditors owed the most money by LIV Golf are, indeed, the golfers.  All seven of the top names on the IOU list are LIV golfers: Jon Rahm – $7.5 million Bryson DeChambeau – $5.8 million Dustin Johnson – $5.5 million Cam Smith – $4.8 million Adrian Meronk – $4.4 million Tyrell Hatton – $3.4 million Bubba Watson – $3.3 million Other golfers owed big money by “Classic” LIV are: Abraham Ancer (9) – $2.7 million Ben An (10) – $1.8 million Brooks Koepka (12) – $1.7 million Caleb Surratt (17) – $1.3 million Joaquin Niemann (18) – $1.3 million Lucas Herbert (24) – $1 million Tom McKibbin (27) – $1 million These IOU’s for these 14 golfers appeared under the heading “Player Participation Agreement.” LIV Golf signed most of its pro golfers from either the PGA Tour or the DP (European) Tour.  Their individual contracts are quite private. The “Player Participation Agreement” likely requires each LIV golfer to tee it up in each of LIV Golf’s events during the season. Brooks Keopka (#12 on the IOU list at $1.7 mm) negotiated an exit from LIV Golf after the 2025 golf season and returned to the PGA Tour in 2026. Perhaps Koepka’s exit agreement from LIV Golf may have included some form of deferred compensation which was to be paid in 2026 or a future year. For Jon Rahm (who signed with LIV Golf for $300 million) and Bryson DeChambeau ($125 million), the remaining money owed to each of them in this bankruptcy filing (though significant) is a relatively small percentage of their original packages. Not all golfers signed by LIV Golf became filthy rich For some like Northern Ireland’s Tom McKibbin ($1 million due), that amount owned by LIV Golf is a significant percentage of his estimated $5 million contract.  McKibbin told reporters recently that he remains under his LIV Golf contract “for a few more years.” Tom McKibbin and several other LIV golfers have begun participating on the DP World Tour this fall while waiting on LIV Golf’s restructuring. He (and several other LIV golfers including former World #1 ranked Jon Rahm) will be forced to make a decision soon. The DP World Tour announced that it will not allow LIV Golf players to play on both tours beginning in 2027. Golfers must choose one league and stick with it for the entire season. LIV Golf’s Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing may nudge some players like Tom McKibbin to cut their losses and return to the lower-paying but more financially secure DP World Tour in 2027. Where was Phil Mickelson’s name in this filing? The list of top 30 creditors in LIV Golf’s Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing did not mention Phil Mickelson.  He became LIV’s first big name star to bolt from the PGA Tour and join LIV Golf in 2022.  His contract with the new golf league was reportedly worth $200 million. Lefty participated on the LIV Golf Tour for the league’s first four seasons ending in 2025.  Phil Mickelson’s contractual obligations to LIV Golf may have ended at that time.  He did not play in LIV Golf events during 2026 due to an ongoing medical issue involving a close family member. Welcome to the LIV Golf bankruptcy filing, Louisiana! Another notable party owed a significant amount of money is the State of Louisiana (#20 at $1.22 million). LIV Golf was originally slated to play a golf tournament beginning June 25 at the newly renovated City Park golf course in New Orleans.  A local television station reported that City Park had received $2 million in state government funding to upgrade its golf course and facilities ahead of the proposed LIV Golf event.  Another $1 million was reportedly advanced to LIV Golf by the state as part of the deal. The New Orleans LIV Golf event was postponed in late April with no reasons given.  There had been speculation that LIV Golf was attempting to reschedule the tournament for this fall. After Tuesday’s Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing, there is a zero percent chance that LIV Golf will be hosting an event in New Orleans this fall. What else was contained in the LIV Golf Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing? Tuesday’s Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing told a lot about LIV Golf’s financial pickle. I was surprised to see that the Saudi PIF was willing to loan nearly $50 million to LIV Golf (as Debtor in Possession).  That money should be used to help LIV Golf stay afloat for a few more months as the entity tries to acquire and implement new sources of funding. According to bankruptcy rules, the “Debtor in Possession” is expected to be paid back first. There were an amazing 56 different LIV Golf corporate entities listed on the bankruptcy filing. Those names included seven which began with the term “LIV Golf” (such as LIV Golf Inc., Holdings, Ltd., Investments, and Events).  Another group of eight entities began with the golf term “Wedge” (clever, eh?). Then there were 13 different consecutively-numbered entities such as “FAIRWAY TM BLOCKER 1, LLC”.  Another 13 LIV entities used consecutively-numbered names such as “FAIRWAY TM INTERMEDIATE 1, LLC” on the bankruptcy filing. Speaking of the number 13, LIV Golf conducted exactly 13 tournaments in 2026.  Does each tournament have its own separate corporate entities to account for tournament revenues and expenses? LIV Golf’s corporate structure made me wonder if they had planned for a possible future financial failure (bankruptcy) from the very beginning. What’s next for LIV Golf? Tuesday’s LIV Golf bankruptcy filing also contained information confirming the identity of at least one new source of future funding. Private equity company BC Partners is willing to invest up to $300 million if LIV Golf 2.0 gets off the ground in 2027. Keep in mind that the Saudi Public Investment Fund lost about $1 billion per year with LIV Golf. LIV 2.0 will need to drastically cut its tournament payouts and other operating expenses by more than 50% for the new investor(s) to have a chance of becoming successful. LIV Golf’s ever-optimistic CEO Scott O’Neil wrote on Tuesday, “The next phase of LIV Golf will be built around a sustainable business model and deeper alignment between the players and the League, with team golf at its core.” His press release mentioned LIV 2.0 would expand to 75 players next year and introduce a cut line during each event.  Expect to hear the same on-course thumping music blaring again in 2027, too. Party on, Garth! The CEO is proud that LIV Golf’s average audience is about 20 years younger than the PGA Tour’s Medicare-aged viewers.  LIV Golf deserves credit for admitting children under 12 years of age free of charge into its golf tournaments. Scott O’Neil is paid handsomely to speak lovingly about his golf product. File this away The truth remains that LIV’s worldwide golf events played across vastly different time zones makes for a very difficult television sell to US-based advertisers. LIV Golf’s lack of a consistent weekly TV starting time and weekly TV channel in the US (yes, I’m talking to you, FOX Sports) makes it hard to imagine how this league will earn enough revenue to turn the financial corner. As mentioned in a previous post, keep your eye on top LIV golfer Jon Rahm this fall.  If he bolts to play in the DP World Tour in 2027, a massive exodus of top LIV Golf talent will follow. LIV “lives” – at least for now! 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In this episode of On The Mark, Mark Immelman is joined by golf instructor, Justin Kraft, for a detailed and practical conversation about one of the most important and often misunderstood parts of the golf swing: The Backswing. While impact is often called the “Moment of Truth,” Justin explains why the backswing plays a major role in helping golfers control the clubface, swing path, and quality of strike.  A better backswing can make impact easier to repeat, reduce the need for compensations, and help golfers create a more functional delivery into the ball. Mark and Justin begin at address, discussing posture, spine tilt, shoulder tilt, hip bend, distance from the golf ball, and how setup can either support or sabotage the swing before the club ever moves.  They then move through the key checkpoints of the backswing, including the takeaway, shaft-parallel position, lead-arm-parallel position, recentering, wrist structure, trail-arm motion, pressure shift, and the top of the backswing. The message of this episode is clear: If you want to strike the ball more consistently, stop treating the backswing like an afterthought. Build a better setup, understand the checkpoints, avoid the danger zones, and create a backswing that matches your body and supports your delivery.  In This Episode, You'll Discover: Why the backswing matters even though impact determines ball flight. How a better backswing can improve face control, path, and strike. Why many golf shots are affected before the club ever moves. How posture influences rotation, low point, and delivery. What shirt buttons, belt buckle position, and spine tilt can tell you at address. Why shoulder tilt matters in a proper setup.  How to check your distance from the golf ball. Why an over-arched lower back can restrict rotation and create problems. How hip bend helps create athletic readiness. How to begin the takeaway without snatching the hands. Why the hands and clubhead should not be confused in the takeaway. What golfers should look for when the shaft is parallel to the ground. Why positions are checkpoints, not places to freeze the swing. How to create better depth and wrist structure by lead-arm parallel. Why recentering starts before the backswing is finished. How the trail foot helps stop sway and begin moving pressure back toward the target. What danger zones to avoid at P2, P3, and the top of the backswing. Why the trail arm should fold naturally without getting too narrow or too wide. How a better top-of-backswing position can make transition easier. Why many slicers should avoid trying to “turn open” too soon, and A simple drill to help golfers feel a more functional top-of-backswing position. Key Takeaways: Impact is the moment of truth, but the backswing can make that moment easier or harder to manage. A good setup gives golfers a better chance to rotate, shift pressure, and return the club consistently. Posture matters because it influences rotation, pressure shift, angle of attack, low point, and delivery. The backswing is a motion, not a series of forced positions. Golfers should swing through checkpoints rather than try to place the club in perfect spots. There are acceptable corridors in the backswing, not just one perfect model. Hand path and clubhead path are different, and confusing them can create major takeaway issues. Recentered pressure should happen through ground force and athletic motion, not a forced slide. The trail arm should fold naturally while still maintaining usable width and structure. The top of the backswing should match the player's mobility, body type, and delivery tendencies. Many slicers make things worse by trying to turn open too soon. A functional backswing can help reduce steepness, improve contact, and make the swing more repeatable. Better ball-striking often begins before the downswing ever starts. Be sure to watch this episode on YouTube as Justin demonstrates the backswing and how to correctly swing through correct positions en route to a loaded, complete backswing.  Search and subscribe to Mark Immelman on YouTube.

Scottie Scheffler closed out the FedEx Cup at East Lake, rallying from three back with a final-round 66 for his second FedEx Cup title and 22nd PGA Tour win. This week Scott breaks down what actually separates Scheffler from the rest of the tour — it's not the longest swing or the prettiest one, it's what happens between his ears when the tournament's on the line. Scott gets into the nervous system side of it: sympathetic vs. parasympathetic response, and why a golfer who can stay regulated over a shot has a real physiological edge when everyone else's nerves are spiking. Scheffler hits it a mile, but that's not the superpower — the short game and the calm are. Then it's on to Admire or Emulate: Scheffler's swing is quirky — a little armsy, far from textbook — with real ankle mobility off-setting his tight hips. Scott makes the case for why "hit it like Scottie" is the wrong takeaway, and why the calm and the short game are what's actually worth chasing. Plus, on the DP World Tour: Joe Dean, a 32-year-old former grocery delivery driver ranked 292nd in the world, comes from seven shots back with 11 birdies in his final 24 holes to win the Husqvarna British Masters. Two wildly different stories, one theme — golf rewards whoever can stay in the moment on Sunday.Shop the  G'day Golfers hat

Jon and Adam discuss two different ways golfers can improve how they respond when things go wrong. Jon shares a difficult tournament experience at the Met Amateur and explains why he tries to view every round as part of a much longer process—using bad days to practice staying engaged, committing to good decisions, and building habits that will carry into future rounds. Adam then explores how faulty concepts about impact, ball flight, alignment, and swing mechanics can send golfers down the wrong path, even when those beliefs feel logical. They also discuss why better players can sometimes perform well despite incorrect ideas, and why understanding what actually caused a bad shot gives golfers a much better chance of making the right adjustment. Thanks to our show sponsors The Indoor Golf Shop, Pestie, and Square The Indoor Golf Shop has everything you need to build or upgrade your home golf setup, including top launch monitor brands, hitting mats, nets, impact screens, and custom enclosures. Their team can also help design everything from residential simulators to full commercial facilities. When you bundle a complete simulator package, you can save up to 20% on your launch monitor, mat, screen, enclosure, and more. Visit shopindoorgolf.com to see their latest deals or speak directly with their team about the best setup for your budget. • Square helps business owners run more smoothly by bringing payments, point of sale, online orders, inventory, staffing, and more into one easy-to-use platform. Whether you're just starting out or growing your business, Square gives you flexible tools that can scale with you and help you spend less time managing systems and more time serving customers. Get up to $200 off Square hardware when you sign up at ⁠square.com/go/sweetspot • Pestie makes professional-grade pest control easy to do yourself, with customized treatments based on your location, season, climate, and the bugs in your area. Each kit includes the pesticide, sprayer, mixing bag, gloves, and instructions, and applications can be completed in less than 10 minutes while targeting more than 100 types of pests. Plans start at just $35 per treatment and come with a 100% bug-free guarantee or your money back. Protect your home from summer bugs. Go to ⁠https://pestie.com/SWEETSPOTS⁠ for 10% off your order. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is the Performance Golf SF2 driver actually USGA legal? We explore why independent reviewers can't find it on the official conforming list, what that means for tournament players, and how to verify your equipment in under five minutes. Affordable Golf Courses City: Pleasant Prairie Address: 8767 3rd Ave Website: https://affordablegolfcourses.com/

This week on the pod, we're breaking down one of the gutsiest closes we've seen all year — Wyndham Clark held off Rory McIlroy at the BMW Championship, giving back a five-shot lead before closing with three straight birdies to win by three. Third win of his season, plus the U.S. Open, and he's punched his ticket to the Presidents Cup team. From there, we're kicking off a brand new segment: Emulate or Admire. Each week we'll break down a PGA Tour victor's swing — not to copy it move-for-move, but to pull out the pieces worth studying and why they work. First up: Wyndham Clark. We're getting into his tempo, his lower-body sequencing, and what let him repeat his swing under pressure even after a rocky start Sunday — because that's the biomechanics story here as much as it is the golf story.Plus — a quick shoutout to Scott Jamieson's win at the Nexo Championship, his first DP World Tour title in almost 14 years, and closer to home, the U18 Australian women's water polo team who beat Spain in the final to become world champions — way to go Team Cooke!As always, it all comes back to this: golf improvement is tied to how you move. Own Your SSWING.Shop the  G'day Golfers hat

This week on Next on the Tee, we're working on two areas that can make a huge difference in the game: what happens between our ears and how we develop the next generation of golfers. Mindset expert Ricky Kalmon, author of the upcoming Leverage Your Mindset for Golfers, Breaking Mental Barriers and Elevating Your Game, shares ways to quiet negative thoughts, handle pressure, recover from bad shots, and stop letting that one dreaded hole beat us before we even get there. Ricky explains “AutoThoughts,” the importance of a strong mental routine, and why sometimes the most powerful thing we can tell ourselves is simply, “I got this.” Then Lee-Anne Gilchrist, CEO of the Golf Performance Academy, joins me for an important conversation about developing junior golfers. We talk about recognizing talent and desire, building their confidence, focusing on development instead of scores, and how parents can support their young players without unknowingly adding pressure. Two great teachers. Two different sides of the game. One episode packed with advice to help us play better—and help the next generation grow. Thank you for pressing play and joining me on Next on the Tee—where golf legends live and your game gets better.

Leighton Walker is joined by Richard Flint, COO of England Golf, Joshua Reynolds, Data and Insights Manager, and Matt Draper, Development and Memberships Director, to discuss England Golf's latest research into participation – The Golfers' Journey. Originally undertaken in 2018, the research has been refreshed to look at the full spectrum of golf participation, from leisure golfers playing crazy golf, adventure golf, driving ranges and simulators through to recreational and regular golfers and golf club members. The research estimates that more than 12 million adults in England participated in some form of golf in the previous 12 months, including around five million leisure golfers and more than 4.5 million recreational golfers. The figures highlight the enormous potential market for golf beyond traditional club membership. One of the most striking findings is that 73% of leisure golfers are female, while female representation falls significantly as participation moves towards regular on-course golf and club membership. The panel discusses what this, alongside other findings around ethnic diversity and disability, tells us about the opportunities – and barriers – facing the industry. The discussion also explores why people play golf, with enjoying the outdoors, spending time with family and friends, fun and entertainment, relaxation and wellbeing all featuring strongly. The panel considers whether golf does enough to communicate these wider benefits and whether the industry needs to talk about the game differently. For golf clubs, the research raises important questions around membership. With more than two million people playing an 18-hole course at least once a month but not currently taking up membership, could more flexible membership options, shorter formats and stronger links with off-course facilities provide a route into club membership? Richard, Joshua and Matt also look at the importance of using data to challenge perceptions of golf, the environmental and economic contribution of the sport, advocacy and word of mouth, and how England Golf intends to build on The Golfers' Journey through further research into areas including membership, women in golf, coaching, wellbeing, technology and AI. The overriding message is a positive one: there are millions of people already engaging with golf – the opportunity now is to understand their journey better and make it easier for more of them to take the next step. To find out more about England Golf click here Connect with Us: Instagram: @golfclubtalkuk Website: Golf Club Talk UK LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leighton-walker-2708b627/ A big thanks to our partners: Toro – Click here for more information Himalayas Golf – Click here for more information Support us here: https://buymeacoffee.com/gctuk Rate & Review Please leave a 5-star review and share this episode with your golf circle!

A bonus Talk Birdie To Me Mini today, which comes following a question from wolfpacker Dave who wrote:Hi Nick and Mark, Watching the Wyndham Championship, I noticed Tony Finau putting one-handed. Apparently he struggles with short putts and he tried it based on Tiger's well-known one-handed practice drills. He made the cut so I guess it worked! I thought it might make a good discussion - weirdest putting styles of Tour Pros. Here's one for starters: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vSd0a2NjftkLove the pod! Thanks, Dave.So we decided to kick it around on the show. And oh boy there were plenty!Golfers we talk about: Bernhard Langer, Chris DiMarco, Sammy Snead, Bobby Locke.We also discuss the proliferation for a while there of Broomsticks, and of the Claw, and the 'Matt Kuchar' putting technique.Other players: Isao Aoki, Vijay Singh, the great man Jack Nicklaus, Paul Runyan, Retief Goosen, Robert Garrigus, and Raymond Floyd.And we wrap this Mini with a couple of fun things. Nick and Mark each choose the putting technique that they would have, if they could choose anyones, and have that for the rest of their life. And Nick tells us what it was like playing with the legendary Ben Crenshaw!!Happy Monday!We're live from Titleist and FootJoy HQ thanks to our great partners:Hostplus, Talk Birdie To Me's official retirement partnerBMW, luxury and comfort for the 19th hole;Titleist, the #1 ball in golf;FootJoy, the #1 shoe and glove in golf;Golf Clearance Outlet, they beat everyone's prices;Betr, the fastest and easiest betting app in Australia;The Find My Player app - follow every player on every tour;And Southern Golf Club. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jackson's hat that was gifted from Cam Janssen. That's just the kinda guy Cam is. Hammered with joy. Backup YouTube accounts. Man, that second game hurt last night. Going for it in Game 1 hurt in Game 2. Winn not taking second on the double steal bit em. Audio of Oli Marmol talking about burning through the pen. The Age of Entitlement. Getting fird mid-shift but being asked to stick around. Sassy Batman. Worst hire in STL history. How much leather do you own, Doug? Things are contentious.Turn up your subwoofers. If City can just keep from selling their best players, they can win this baby. Cards were 62-64 thru 126 games last year. MLS & Korn Ferry. Golfers in town at Bellerive getting some work in. Doug wondering if MLS can ever become a top tier league. Jackson's villain era. Gin is a man's drink. Iggy and Plowhawk talking space. Doug's a jingle man. Jackson is NOT censoring content.Quinn Mathews with a second decent start. HBM is already giving up on Josh Baez. Extension time for Burleson? Herrera finally through a guy out. Larry Nickel is on hold and he wants to recap some wrestling. Brazil nuts. Chick and spaghetti. Just measure those bitches out. Fine, I'll just eat a donut. Money talks, wealth whispers, poverty posts on IG.It's a big Seger Tuesday. Matt Leblanc in the Night Moves video. The AP Poll is out and Mizzou is number 25. Maybe Brandon Walker was kind of spot on. True Sons don't bring up facts. Split national championships. November 7th finna be a nation wide pony. Pound rocks, fella. Touch power lines. What's an art house movie? Martin's cruisin' for a bruisin'.What's coming up on Movie Boi? Best golf movies. Martin just got dismissed. Which golfer stopped off at Lambert's for some throwed rolls? Bill's tailbone. We're getting PGA celebrity sightings from all over town. Pass arounds. Sorghum. What's the sweet spot? Caller says he rented his home to a golfer back in 2018. Paid for a new basement with the funds. Now Kevin Chappell is taking shrapnel.Best watering holes in Washington Park. Jay Delsing got his 21st hole-in-one.Look, Doug. Brody Herman. He's got a problem with Doug's Mt. Rushmore of debuts having Gayle Sayers on it. Nobody like a know-it-all, Doug. Jordan Walker and Josh Baez takes. Mizzou takes. He's down on the Mizzou/Kansas game.Boots Randolph getting cut off too soon. Audio of Mike Francesa being a little dismissive when being asked about the Ultimate Warrior. Let's play it again for Martin since he walked in late. Prod Joe vs. Timberfake. Sour Shoes.Design Aire Heating & Cooling EMOTDWas Tom Cruise in Young Guns? I think Mr. 63011 wants to fight you now. Take it up with Bruckheimer. Apologize or be fired. Buck Swope let Jackson have it at TMA trivia night.Just settle in and let Bob Seger wash over you. What about Like A Rock, Bitch? This is why everyone should move into a cave. Audio of Bill Simmons take on youth sports. Three generations of Chairmen got tossed from the same high school baseball game. The adult Vaughn boys still get Easter baskets.And the winner of the EMOTD is...See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00-27:41) Jackson's hat that was gifted from Cam Janssen. That's just the kinda guy Cam is. Hammered with joy. Backup YouTube accounts. Man, that second game hurt last night. Going for it in Game 1 hurt in Game 2. Winn not taking second on the double steal bit em. Audio of Oli Marmol talking about burning through the pen. The Age of Entitlement. Getting fird mid-shift but being asked to stick around. Sassy Batman. Worst hire in STL history. How much leather do you own, Doug? Things are contentious.(27:49-49:23) Turn up your subwoofers. If City can just keep from selling their best players, they can win this baby. Cards were 62-64 thru 126 games last year. MLS & Korn Ferry. Golfers in town at Bellerive getting some work in. Doug wondering if MLS can ever become a top tier league. Jackson's villain era. Gin is a man's drink. Iggy and Plowhawk talking space. Doug's a jingle man. Jackson is NOT censoring content.(49:33-1:12:06) Quinn Mathews with a second decent start. HBM is already giving up on Josh Baez. Extension time for Burleson? Herrera finally through a guy out. Larry Nickel is on hold and he wants to recap some wrestling. Brazil nuts. Chick and spaghetti. Just measure those bitches out. Fine, I'll just eat a donut. Money talks, wealth whispers, poverty posts on IG.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Kelly Slater goes wave-for-wave with surfers half his age at the WSL Tahiti Open, finishing 9th at 54 years old. Jeff Winter ends a 5-year drought at the Danish Open. Ross Streelman locks up his 2027 PGA Tour card. Jeeno Thitikul picks up win #3 on the LPGA. And World #1 Scottie Scheffler dominates round one of the playoffs by 8 shots — proof that his 2026 season has been built on consistency, not just trophies.This week's Improvement Pivot Point: Consistency Is Key — how showing up the same way every time, in the gym and on the course, is what separates the good from the great. Own Your SSWING.Shop the  G'day Golfers hat

This week on Pivot The Path, we're coming off a wild final round at the Wyndham Championship — the last stop before the FedEx Cup Playoffs field gets locked in. Michael Brennan once again proved his nerve under pressure, with a final round -6, including 5 consecutive birdies to hold off a strong, albeit, up and down round from Beau Hossler - searching for his maiden victory. As a family business, we sincerely find joy in Mum and Dad being the first to congratulate their son with the powerful words, “We're going to the Masters”. Trophies and checks are nice - a strong family unit is key!!On the flip side, Brooks Koepka walked off Sedgefield admitting he has no confidence over the ball right now. Same sport, same pressure, two completely different results.That contrast is exactly where we're headed this week: A quick round is a good round.The research backs up what we preach at SSWING: the best players commit to their pre-shot in 10-15 seconds increments. No hovering, no second-guessing. Under pressure, golfers tend to start overthinking their mechanics instead of trusting them — and that's when things fall apart. Speed isn't about rushing. It's about not giving doubt a seat at the table.Shop the  G'day Golfers hat

I’m ba-a-a-ck! Being a grandfather isn’t something that you train for.  It was quite challenging last week to go outside and shoot basketball for an hour in the summer heat with an 8-year old intent on dispatching his creeky ol’ Grandpa in morning games of one-on-one. He took the overall 3-game series, but Grandpa held his own (at least for this year).  Now, where did I put that tube of SportsCreme? In fact, the past month has found my lovely wife and I spending a full week with each set of our five young (10 and under) grandsons.  We have enjoyed a total summer blast! Now, the house is quiet again.  Our eight-year old rescued Old English Sheepdog (Molly) seems to be mourning the loss of our fine young gentleman visitors and their very patient Dad. Molly enjoyed extra company during her morning and evening dog walks every day. It has been difficult to keep close tabs on sports while traveling to visit or hosting our very sharp and fun-loving grandsons over the past month. Some things appear to have changed a lot.  Others didn’t. It’s time to catch-up. Good news!  Saints legend Drew Brees was inducted into the Pro Football Hall-of-Fame! New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees led the Black and Gold to their only Super Bowl appearance and title in February, 2010.  He set numerous NFL passing records during his stellar 20-year pro football career. The Texas-born Brees was an excellent student as well.  He majored in Industrial Management at Purdue University.  Drew Brees quarterbacked the Boilermakers football team to the Rose Bowl in 2001 as the team won a share of the Big Ten title. The San Diego Chargers selected Brees with the first pick in the second round of the 2001 NFL draft. It’s hard to believe that he played in San Diego for the first five years of his pro football career. A trade to the New Orleans Saints in 2006 also paired Drew Brees with new head coach Sean Payton.  It would be a match made in WhoDat Heaven for us Saints fans. Hurricane Katrina devastated the city in August, 2005.  The Louisiana Superdome was painstakingly repaired and refurbished the following year as New Orleans welcomed home its beloved football team along with a new quarterback and head coach. Drew Brees’ infectious positive attitude and leadership skills helped the Saints improve every season leading up to that Super Bowl victory. More importantly, the Saints’ rise served to boost the spirits of the entire Gulf South region during recovery efforts from both Hurricane Katrina and, a month later, Rita in southwestern Louisiana. Sorry, Archie Manning supporters.  The true GOAT (greatest of all time) for the majority of New Orleans Saints fans is Hall-of-Fame quarterback Drew Brees.  Congratulations! Red-hot Red Sox are blazing in baseball’s American League! The Boston Red Sox have won 27 of their last 32 baseball games through Sunday, August 9.  Boston was at the bottom of the American League East standings earlier in the season. The BoSox are still seven games behind the Tampa Bay Rays with 45 games left to play in baseball’s seemingly never-ending 162-game regular season.  Late inning comebacks have been the rule during Boston’s recent hot streak during July and into early August. Will the Boston Red Sox remain hot during this hottest month of the year?  Stay tuned! The eight team UFL recently packed-up and left Houston and Birmingham.  Why? Spring pro football’s United Football League (UFL) quietly exited two of its long-time markets less than two weeks ago. The Birmingham Stallions won three straight spring football titles from 2022 through 2024.  A brand new college football stadium for UAB featuring nearly 40,000 seats played host for Stallions home games in each of the past five seasons. The UFL’s billionaire owner and apparent league spokesman, Mike Repole, jousted with Birmingham football fans earlier this season about their lack of support for the team. It’s no surprise that Repole just pulled the plug after attendance declined this year.  His excuse for leaving Birmingham is what has raised eyebrows in Alabama. He said, “With Birmingham, this decision was 100% about the wrong sized venue.  Even on opening day, when 16,000 Stallions fans showed up, the energy, passion, and game atmosphere was not felt due to the size of the venue.” Here’s a question for you, Mr. Repole. Doing just as you requested, the Houston UFL franchise vacated its college football stadium at the University of Houston.  The Houston Gamblers moved into the city’s downtown soccer venue with 20,000 seats this season.  How do you explain why less than 7,000 fans attended Houston Gamblers football games this spring?  The team did exactly what you asked for and had even less success.  Houston’s UFL franchise is now defunct. Perhaps Mr. Repole might consider that the UFL’s on-field product is simply not very good.  It is also played during increasingly hot spring weather – especially in the league’s southern markets.  UFL games – which are (generally speaking) low scoring and not very exciting to watch – have trouble attracting local fans when tickets were priced as low as $20 apiece. The market, sir, has been and continues to speak to you quite loudly. Golf – Welcome to the winner’s circle, Jackson Koivun and Asterisk Talley! Two weeks ago, former Auburn All-American golfer Jackson Koivun picked-up his first PGA win at the 3M Open in Minnesota.  It was only his third professional start! After Sunday’s middle-of-the-pack finish in his fourth PGA start at Greensboro, NC, the 21-year old Koivun has earned enough FedEx points to qualify for this week’s first round of PGA playoffs beginning Thursday in Memphis. Let’s also welcome a 17-year old upcoming high school senior golfer to the winner’s circle. Asterisk Talley (yes, that’s her real name) easily won her first USGA championship by taking the US Women’s Amateur title in Tennessee with an 8-up victory.  She had previously finished runner-up in the 2024 US Junior Girls Amateur and the US Women’s Amateur. Congratulations to Ms. Talley!  Yes, there will forever be an Asterisk next to her last name on the US Women’s Amateur trophy. LIV Golf remains on life support but wants to tee it up again in 2027 In this continuing soap opera, LIV Golf (completing its fifth season in late August) will lose its Sugar Daddy financial backers.  The Saudi Public Investment Fund (with over $1 trillion in assets) has lost more than $5 billion to start, fund, and prop-up this worldwide golf venture.  They are skedaddling by no later than the end of August. Last week, LIV Golf CEO Scott O’Neal announced that a new lead investor has been secured.   Before you say, “Hooray!”, the golf league’s boss did not reveal a lot of specifics.  We don’t know who the investor is, how much money was actually being injected, or any other details which translate into a viable 2027 LIV Golf campaign. Golfers expecting to participate in LIV Golf during 2027 (assuming there is a season) will be playing for smaller prize money and will likely be asked to share in the risk (and, if possible, the rewards) of the revamped league. The future still looks shaky for LIV Golf. The US Senate punted on 4th down to go on vacation and leave the future of college athletics hanging in the balance When you woke up on Saturday morning, the United States Senate had adjourned to take a well-earned (sarcasm intended) full month of vacation. Senators Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and Maria Cantwell (D-Washington) were finally able to bring their college sports bill to the floor of the US Senate over the past few weeks.  It showed some encouraging signs of passage. The SEC and Big Ten finally jumped aboard to support the Senate’s “Protect College Sports Act” last week.  That was the equivalent to a two-minute drill in hopes of getting this bill across the Senate’s goal line prior to the legislative body’s annual August recess. College sports conferences have been unable to get their primary rule maker and enforcement arm (the NCAA) to take consequential actions in recent years.  Guidelines and enforcement of rules in today’s transfer portal and NIL high dollar environment have many mid-sized and smaller universities considering dropping sports altogether.  The SEC recently suggested it was willing to break away from the NCAA and establish its own set of rules if something doesn’t change soon. With the proverbial play clock running, some Senators (as they are prone to do) tried to add amendments to the college sports bill last week.  They wasted too much time and failed to bring it to a full Senate vote prior the month-long adjournment. However, the Senators are promising to bring this college sports bill to a vote when they return in early September. If that occurs, the sports bill must still be approved by the House of Representatives and then obtain the President’s signature to become law. Sounds like a Hail Mary could be needed to complete this legislation with the mid-term elections coming up in November! The post Let’s Catch up! appeared first on SwampSwamiSports.com.

What if the secret to better golf is not another swing theory, launch-monitor number or technical rabbit hole—but learning how to truly play the game? Mark Immelman sits down with 3x PGA TOUR winner, NCAA National Champion, Texas State Golf Hall of Famer and respected golf broadcaster Billy Ray Brown for an honest conversation about the lessons Billy Ray wishes he had understood earlier in his career. His biggest realization? You do not have to be perfect to play great golf. Billy Ray explains why golf is a game of recovery, how an uncomfortable Christmas Day practice session transformed his short game and why players must learn to solve problems without immediately turning to a coach or a collection of data. Mark and Billy Ray also explore the importance of grip, setup, ball position, clubface awareness and active hands. They discuss Scottie Scheffler, Adam Scott, Dustin Johnson, Jackson Suber, Ben Hogan, Byron Nelson, Arnold Palmer and the Harmon family while examining how great players build swings that perform under pressure. In This Episode, You'll Learn: Why chasing perfection can keep golfers from playing their best. How Billy Ray transformed his short game in only a few months. Why golf should be viewed as a game of recovery. The difference between productive practice and simply filling time. Why golfers should practice the shots that make them uncomfortable How feel and technique work together. Why self-discovery builds adaptable, resilient players How technology and data can help—and when they become distractions. Why grip, stance, alignment and ball position still matter. How clubface awareness allows great golfers to save imperfect swings. Why different grips require different body motions and matchups. How course conditions should influence the swing and shot, and Why the ultimate goal is to play golf rather than chase a perfect-looking motion. Key Takeaways: You Do Not Have to Be Perfect - Great golf is not produced by hitting every shot perfectly. Every player will miss greens, struggle with portions of the game and face situations that require creativity. The best players accept that reality and become skilled at recovering. Build a Short Game That Travels - Billy Ray recalls entering college as an excellent tee-to-green player who was not good enough around the greens. After his coach contacted his father, Billy Ray spent a cold Christmas Day working alone on his chipping. That experience began a transformation that helped him earn a place in the University of Houston lineup and win an NCAA championship later that spring. Practice What Makes You Uncomfortable - Golfers naturally gravitate toward clubs and shots they already hit well. Productive practice requires the opposite approach. Work on the awkward lies, partial wedges, flighted irons, recovery shots and uncomfortable situations that will eventually appear on the course. Learn to Figure It Out - Players who always turn to someone else after a poor shot can become dependent on external feedback. Billy Ray believes golfers must spend time experimenting, observing the ball and learning what their own motions feel like. That self-awareness gives players the ability to make adjustments during competition.  Fundamentals Provide the Foundation Modern technology offers valuable information, but Billy Ray continually returns to the same fundamentals: Grip Stance Alignment Ball position, Distance from the ball, Clubface control, A consistent setup gives the swing a better opportunity to organize itself naturally. The Ball Does Not Lie - Launch monitors can provide useful measurements, but the flight of the golf ball remains the clearest form of feedback. Golfers should learn to recognize why the ball curved, launched too high, spun too much or started offline. Play the Shot the Course Requires - Firm ground, wind, changing green speeds and difficult lies require adaptation. A golfer's motion should respond to the shot and environment—not remain locked into one predetermined swing model. Play Golf, Not Golf Swing - The objective is simple: get the ball into the hole in the fewest possible strokes. Technique matters, but only when it helps the golfer accomplish that goal. Memorable Quotes: “You do not have to be perfect in this game.” “The most complex thing about learning to play the game is keeping it simple.” “The ball doesn't lie.” “You have to go to the most uncomfortable situations and put yourself in there.” “Play the game, not swing the golf club.” This podcast is also available as a vodcast on YouTube - search and subscribe to Mark Immelman and leave a comment.

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Rob, Ed, and Jeremy discuss the latest news from LIV and the impact it's had on professional golfers.

Golfers often say modern equipment is maxed out. New drivers aren't really longer, annual releases are mostly marketing, and the gains are too small to matter. Then many of those same golfers argue that equipment has become too powerful at the professional level. That contradiction drives the newest episode of Splitting Fairways. Episode 7 asks whether golf equipment has actually peaked, or whether improvement has simply moved into areas that aren't obvious on one perfect strike. Both Ryan and Jeremy agree that modern equipment is still improving. The disagreement is more about how golfers define “better.” Maximum distance is only part of the picture. Modern drivers are increasingly designed to preserve ball speed, launch, spin and direction when impact moves away from center. Two drivers may perform similarly on a perfect strike and very differently across the golfer's normal pattern. The episode also looks at fitting. Today's driver families offer multiple heads, adjustable hosels, movable weights and different center-of-gravity locations. For golfers using poorly fit equipment, gains of 10 yards or more are still very real. Go to discussion... document.write("Loading Custom Ratings..."); The post Splitting Fairways Episode 7: Has Golf Equipment Peaked?  appeared first on The Hackers Paradise.

Michael Thorbjornsen finally broke through in Detroit — a bogey-free, career-low 63 to win his first PGA Tour title at the last-ever Rocket Classic, running down third-round leader Davis Riley. His words after the win say it all: "It doesn't matter how far you hit it. It matters if you can hit certain numbers and certain shots." Scott's been saying it for years — Michael just proved it on a Sunday leaderboard. That's this week's whole pivot — distance is a byproduct, precision is a skill you actually have to train.Shiho Kuwaki wins her first LPGA title — and it's a major — outlasting Esther Henseleit in a playoff at the AIG Women's Open, adapting her shot shape entirely to the links conditions at Royal Lytham & St. Annes.And on the Korn Ferry Tour, Derek Hitchner survives a wild five-man playoff to win the Utah Championship — his first career title in his 18th start, after calling his own season a total struggle up to that point.It's Not How Far, It's How Precise. Own Your SSWING.Shop the  G'day Golfers hat

In this episode of On The Mark, Mark Immelman is joined by newly professional golfer Dax Isbell for a thoughtful and inspiring conversation about competitive golf, pressure, faith, failure, process, and what it really takes to access your skills when the stakes are high. Dax recently earned his first professional victory on the GPro Tour in just his fourth start. He shares what he has already learned from making cuts, missing cuts, playing for money, handling pressure, and trying to stay aggressive when the natural temptation is to protect. Mark and Dax discuss why the pressure of making a cut can sometimes feel heavier than the pressure of trying to win, and Dax explains how golfers can get trapped in “prevent defense” instead of continuing to play with freedom and intent. The conversation also goes deeper than swing mechanics. Dax shares how his faith shapes his approach to golf, why he believes identity cannot be tied to scores or results, and how his daily system of belief, consistency, preparation, and execution is helping him grow as both a player and a person. This episode is packed with wisdom for competitive golfers, junior golfers, parents, coaches, and any player who wants to better understand how to practice, compete, fail, reset, and keep pursuing the game with purpose. In This Episode, You'll Learn:

There are five numbers you need to know before you hit every approach shot. And knowing them, and how to find them, will make you a better player. LKD explains cover, actual, pitch, max and bailout numbers and why each is important. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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https://www.siegergolf.com/ Golf has always been a game of fine margins. A single thought, a fleeting doubt, or a familiar routine can sometimes seem to make all the difference. So why do so many golfers cling to lucky balls, insist on the same pre-shot ritual, or refuse to change a winning routine? Are these harmless habits, comforting rituals, or genuine performance enhancers? In this edition of The Golfing Mind, we explore the fascinating psychology behind the superstitions and routines that have become part of golfing folklore—from the world's greatest players to weekend golfers convinced they've found the secret to better scores. And later, I'll be joined by a guest with an intriguing idea that could offer a fresh perspective on the way we experience the game. Guest Link. https://linkly.link/2makj Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A 21-year-old in just his third pro start went at two par-5s down the stretch — including a 233-yard approach with the lead on the line — and beat World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler by three. Written on Jackson Koivun's glove that week: Dominate. Trust. Confidence. Three words that turned out to be the whole story. This week, Scott breaks down Koivun's stunning 3M Open win and Lucas Herbert's dominant 30-under week on LIV, and pulls apart what those three words actually mean in that order — dominance as the result, confidence as what shows up on the surface, and trust as the swing underneath both that makes them possible.We get into what separates "going for it" from "managing a miss," why Scheffler's bounce-back numbers tell a different story this season, and what it takes to build a move you trust enough to play aggressive golf without fear. Plus, this week's Own Your SSWING insight on building that trust into your own game.Shop the  G'day Golfers hat

Golfers say a lot of things—to themselves and to each other—and sometimes those “helpful” comments create more doubt than confidence.In this episode, I'm talking about how to notice the thoughts running through your golf brain, decide whether they're actually useful, and be more intentional with what you say to your playing partners. You don't have to judge every thought, fix every thought, or believe every thought. Sometimes you just need to notice it, let it pass, and hit the next shot.Want help managing your golf brain on and off the course? Learn more here: the Master Your Golf Brain System powered by My Mental Caddy™️ appReceive free weekly mental golf tips HEREHow many shots is your mental golf costing you? Take the quiz here: quiz.mymentalcaddy.comContinue your mental journey at Your Mental Caddy HEREMastering Your Golf Brain - A Guide to Self-CoachingMastering Your Golf Brain - The WorkbookMental Golf Journal - A Range for Your BrainAre all available at KathyHartWood.com/bookEmail Kathy at Kathy@KathyHartWood.comWebsite: KathyHartWood.com

   The information President Trump released publicly is alarming and on a scale of 1-10 is probably an 8 or 9 news story.  But his speech missed the mark by a wide margin.  It may not have mattered if they delivered this in a better way but it sure didn't come off the way many thought it would.    The Blue Angels did the wildest flyover anyone can remember this week in Florida and is under review.  But the Pentagon says the shows will go on for America 250.    The man that operates the teleprompter for President Trump is in trouble for betting on Kalshi about certain phrases that would or wouldnt be in certain speeches.    In England, the British Open is underway and these guys are going low in perfect conditions.  One American player got the last laugh on a critic after his round.  Mike Tyson doesn't know Shohei Ohtani is a man.    Patrick Mahomes makes a bold statement that whether he plays or not in Game 1 has been taken out of his hands.    KCMO Councilman Nathan Willett is running for Congress in North Missouri and we'll chat with him about what he stands for an against.

Andy and Jeff talk about how dry the course is at Royal Birkdale and how it's affecting play at the British Open.

SEND THE BOYS A MESSAGE!On this episode:Big G and Zabbo are finally back in the studio together!It's been a couple of months since the lads were together, so there is plenty to talk about. The boys start with caddie stories. Highlights include: Zabbo discusses the pros and cons of caddying for women, Big G talks about something he witnessed in the Mixed Championship and the boys discuss the chance of doing some Pro Bono caddying!In the second half of the episode the boys answer listener mail bag questions: should pro shops offer free tees?, how would the boys design a golf bag and what is the most embarrassing thing to every happen to them on the course!As always, the lads end the episode with shoutouts and listener feedback!Finally, a massive Thankyou to our episode sponsor H & R Roofing Supply who are based in Oxnard, California. We really appreciate their support!Support the showCheck out the Good Boy Golf website and us promo code: DONKEY20 for a cool 20% discount!If you have any questions or comments, please email us: podcast@glorifieddonkey.comIF YOU WANT TO SUPPORT US WHY NOT:  BUY US A BEER!⚡ Subscribe for ALL Episodes:▶APPLE: The Real Life Caddie Golf Podcast▶SPOTIFY: The Real Life Caddie Golf Podcast⚡ Join us on Social Media:▶TWITTER: @GlorifiedDonkey▶FACEBOOK: @glorifieddonkey▶INSTAGRAM: @glorifieddonkey⚡ Visit our website:▶WEBSITE: http://www.glorifieddonkey.com/⚡ SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL:▶YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@GlorifiedDonkey

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Listen to this episode ad-free: join Mental Golf Club Hello everybody, welcome to The Mental Golf Show, where we explore high performance through the lens of golf. On today's episode we have Michael Leonard, host of the Wicked Smart podcast, author of several golf books, and phenomenal player himself. This is actually Michael's second appearance on The Mental Golf Show 3 years later. Feel free to go back to that one to learn more of Michael's own story. In this episode you're going to learn how to neutralize pressure, not only handle discomfort but use it to grow, have a better target selection process, understand your own shot shape and decision making, the power of visualization and how you can use visualization to make yourself a better golfer, and how to push through scoring barriers and go lower. I know you're going to enjoy this one. Wicked Smart Golf Academy - Michael Leonard's hub for game improvement ----- Topics we hit: Is golf really that hard? “Only the paranoid survive” - How to continually improve The What/Why/How of Visualization Why Do We Play Worse Under Pressure? The Value of Getting Out of Your Comfort Zone Anger: Is It Bad? Can We Use It Beneficially? Josh Figures Out How to Stop Swinging Scared Josh's Realization About Playing Freely How Michael is Going to Go from a +2 to a +5 ----- Mentioned in this episode:

To learn more about Jim Waldron's teaching and golf schools, visit: https://balancepointgolf.com/ In this episode, we are joined by golf coach Jim Waldron for a wide-ranging conversation about the mind-body connection in golf. Jim explains how awareness, focused attention, and staying “external” can help golfers quiet the inner voice, manage pressure, and access their skills more freely on the course. The discussion also covers the yips, pre-shot routines, balance, Ben Hogan's mental approach, and why many golfers sabotage themselves by trying too hard to control the outcome. They also explore why consistency is such a misleading goal in golf, and how golfers can find more enjoyment by building a “secondary scorecard” beyond just handicap and score.   Thank you to our show sponsors Lagoon Sleep, For Wellness, Momentous, and Square: Lagoon Sleep helps you find the right pillow for your sleep position and body type with a quick two-minute quiz, giving you a more personalized setup for better rest and recovery. Their adjustable pillows are trusted by elite athletes and can help with neck support, cooling, and waking up without aches or pains. Sweet Spot listeners can get 15% off by going to ⁠lagoonsleep.com/sweetspot⁠ and using promo code SWEETSPOT. • Golfers who care about their game should care about taking care of their bodies too. The Good Stuff from For Wellness is a small scoop that can be added to coffee, smoothies, or protein shakes, with ingredients like collagen for joint support, L-theanine for focus, MCTs for energy, cinnamon for antioxidants, and Himalayan salt for minerals and electrolytes. Sweet Spot listeners can get the best price on a 90-day subscription and welcome kit at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠forwellness.com/sweetspot⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ with promo code SWEETSPOT for an extra 10% off. • The supplement industry can be hard to trust, but Momentous is built around quality, transparency, and third-party testing. Every product is NSF Certified for Sport®, tested for contaminants, banned substances, and label accuracy, so you know exactly what you're putting in your body. Get up to 35% off your first order at livemomentous.com with promo code SWEETSPOT. • Square helps business owners run more smoothly by bringing payments, point of sale, online orders, inventory, staffing, and more into one easy-to-use platform. Whether you're just starting out or growing your business, Square gives you flexible tools that can scale with you and help you spend less time managing systems and more time serving customers. Get up to $200 off Square hardware when you sign up at square.com/go/sweetspot Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The episode explores why golfers should not expect to feel fully comfortable on the course, especially under pressure, and how accepting nerves, bad swings, or lingering fears can help keep a round together. There is also a debate about whether golfers should tee the ball up on par threes, which is tied to a larger conversation about margin for error, reducing big mistakes, and testing what works best for your own game. Finally, the episode covers how on-course personality affects performance, and why finding the right balance between focus on the ball and staying relaxed between shots can be a major unlock for both scoring and enjoyment. Thanks to our show sponsors Lagoon Sleep, For Wellness, Strike Wedge, Rhoback, Ridge, and LMNT Lagoon Sleep helps you find the right pillow for your sleep position and body type with a quick two-minute quiz, giving you a more personalized setup for better rest and recovery. Their adjustable pillows are trusted by elite athletes and can help with neck support, cooling, and waking up without aches or pains. Sweet Spot listeners can get 15% off by going to lagoonsleep.com/sweetspot and using promo code SWEETSPOT. • Golfers who care about their game should care about taking care of their bodies too. The Good Stuff from For Wellness is a small scoop that can be added to coffee, smoothies, or protein shakes, with ingredients like collagen for joint support, L-theanine for focus, MCTs for energy, cinnamon for antioxidants, and Himalayan salt for minerals and electrolytes. For Wellness conducted an IRB-approved study showing up to an 85% reduction in joint stiffness in 60 days, and the brand has over 12,000 five-star reviews. Sweet Spot listeners can get the best price on a 90-day subscription and welcome kit at ⁠⁠⁠⁠forwellness.com/sweetspot⁠⁠⁠⁠ with promo code SWEETSPOT for an extra 10% off. • Most golfers don't need more swing thoughts — they need better feedback on impact. That's what I like about Strike Wedge: it's a simple, portable training aid that helps you work on the three things that matter most for better ball striking — low point control, path, and strike location. You can use towels, bottles, and other DIY setups for some of this, but Strike Wedge puts it all into one tool that fits in your golf bag and makes your practice more organized. If you're trying to improve your contact without overcomplicating your swing, this is a smart training aid to check out. Go to ⁠⁠http://strikewedge.com/sweetspot⁠⁠ to get 15% off • Rhoback makes some of the best golf apparel we've worn. Their polos are incredibly comfortable with moisture-wicking fabric, plenty of stretch, and a crisp collar that works on and off the course. They're got a couple of new releases for spring - the Highlands Hoodie—lightweight with great mobility for golf—and the Brookline Vest, a perfect layering piece for cooler tee times. Get 20% off your first order ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://rhoback.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ using promo code SWEET. • As the weather gets warmer, staying properly hydrated on the golf course becomes even more important. LMNT's new Lemonade Iced Tea flavor combines electrolytes, magnesium, and potassium with no sugar or questionable sports drink ingredients, plus caffeine from black tea extract for a steadier energy boost. Because the caffeine comes from tea, it's naturally paired with L-theanine and polyphenols, which can feel smoother than the spike-and-crash effect of many energy drinks. For golfers looking for hydration and a little back-nine energy, this is a great option to try. With any purchase you're going to get a free sample pack. To claim your special offer visit ⁠⁠drinklmnt.com/sweetspot • The Ridge Wallet is a slim, modern alternative to bulky leather wallets, designed to fit comfortably in your front pocket while still holding up to 12 cards and cash. Made with premium materials like aluminum, titanium, and carbon fiber, Ridge wallets include RFID-blocking technology, a lifetime warranty, and over 50 colors and styles to choose from — making them a great Father's Day gift. For a limited time, get up to 40% off during Ridge's Father's Day Sale at Ridge.com/sweetspot, and after you purchase, let them know we sent you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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