Earn Your Edge: Decoding Excellence in Golf & Life

Latest Episodes:

Joe Highsmith | Ep/092 May 04, 2026

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Join us as we sit down with Joe Highsmith for a conversation about the realities of building a career at the highest level of professional golf. From navigating the uncertainty of his rookie season to breaking through with a win at the Cognizant Classic, Joe shares what it takes to stay in the fight when results aren’t coming.

He walks through the stretch where he missed 9 of 11 cuts, the adjustments—both technical and mental—that helped him turn things around, and how making a cut on the number became a defining moment that he carried into a win. Joe also dives into his relationship with his caddie, Joe LaCava IV, and how that partnership supports decision-making, confidence, and performance under pressure.

We explore what he’s doing now to sustain success while sitting inside the top 35 of the FedEx Cup, including his practice structure, routines, and approach to continuous improvement.

This episode is full of practical insight on resilience, staying patient through tough stretches, and building a process that holds up when it matters most. A valuable listen for players, parents, and coaches committed to long-term development.

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Billy Horschel | Ep/091 Mar 31, 2026

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Join us as we sit down with Billy Horschel for a conversation about what it really takes to earn your way at the highest level of professional golf. From early struggles on the PGA Tour—missing 18 of his first 22 cuts—to becoming an 8-time winner and FedEx Cup Champion, Billy walks through the setbacks, turning points, and standards that shaped his career.

He shares how he manages emotions on the course, builds routines that hold up under pressure, and leans on coaches and mentors to stay accountable. Billy also opens up about resilience—how he responded to one of the lowest moments of his career at the 2023 Memorial and used it as fuel for a strong comeback.

This episode is packed with honest insight on mindset, discipline, and what it looks like to compete—and improve—over the long haul. A must-listen for players, parents, and coaches serious about development.

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Noah Goodwin | Ep/090 Jan 27, 2026

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Join us as we sit down with Noah Goodwin for a conversation about his path through competitive golf and what it really takes to earn your way at the professional level. From junior standout (US Jr Am Champ) and top ranked college golfer to the grind of tours life on the Korn Ferry Tour and on to the PGA Tour, Noah walks through the setbacks, breakthroughs, and quiet lessons that shaped his development. He shares how he thinks about improvement, handles pressure, navigates slumps, and stays patient when results lag behind the work—offering practical insight for players, parents, and coaches chasing long-term growth.

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Joel Dahmen | Ep/089 Nov 26, 2025

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Join us as we sit down with Joel Dahmen for a candid and open conversation about his journey on the PGA Tour. From junior golf in Clarkston to winning in Punta Cana to becoming one of the most relatable figures in the game, Joel walks us through the highs, lows, setbacks, and breakthroughs that shaped his career. He shares what he’s learned about confidence, handling pressure, navigating tough stretches, and finding joy in competition—offering honest insight every player can learn from.

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Xander Schauffele | Ep/088 Oct 21, 2025

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Join us as we welcome Xander Schauffele back to Earn Your Edge! From swing coaches to Ryder Cups and Major Championships, a lot has changed for Xander from when we last had him on in January of 2020 (Ep/056) to now. He breaks it all down, offers great insight into his pursuit of success, and what he is striving for in the future.

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Ludvig Åberg | Ep/087 Sep 15, 2025

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Earn Your Edge is back! To kick off our latest season, we welcome one of the best young talents in professional golf, Ludvig Åberg. From growing up in the small town of Eslöv, Sweden to starring at Texas Tech and rocketing onto the professional golf scene, Ludvig's rise has been nothing short of meteoric. He joins the show to share his journey, the challenges of turning pro, and what it’s been like finding success so quickly at the game’s highest level.

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Ryan Palmer | Ep/085 Jun 17, 2021

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Ryan Palmer is nearly a 20-year veteran of the PGA Tour who has won multiple times. He has seen and experienced it all. At 44-years-old, Ryan is playing some of the best golf of his career. He shares his passion and drive to continue to get better.

Topics:

Origin Story: Growing up and playing golf in Amarillo, Texas
Teachers/Trainers: Dad taught him to be a man, others taught him to be a better player
Success a surprise? Learn to win
Golf Goals: Get better each, every year because there’s always room for improvement
Time, Physical, Mental Commitment: Keep going to keep body healthy and mind fresh
Consistency Secret: Love the game, lucky to play, practice with purpose, believe in self
Watch and Learn: Ryan’s still a student of the game and emulates via observational skill
One Rule: Every shot should have a beginning, and every shot should have an ending

Links and Resources:

Ryan Palmer

https://www.pgatour.com/players/player.23320.ryan-palmer.html

Sherwin Cox

https://www.amarillo.com/golf/sports-columnist/sports/2017-12-23/golf-pro-sherwin-cox-stepping-down-after-37-years-ross

Ty Cox

https://www.pgatour.com/players/player.26736.ty-cox.html

Randy Smith

http://www.golfsw.com/profiles/rsmith.htm

Steve Stricker

https://www.pgatour.com/players/player.06527.steve-stricker.html

Neil Smith

https://www.pgatour.com/players/player.22630.neil-smith.html

James Edmondson

https://www.thecaddienetwork.com/meet-the-caddie-james-edmondson/

Q School

https://www.pgatour.com/champions/tournaments/q-school.html

Altus Performance’s Primed to Perform Course

https://altusacademy.teachable.com/

Altus Performance

https://altusperformance.com/

Altus Performance on Twitter

https://twitter.com/teamaltus

Altus Performance on Instagram

https://instagram.com/altusperformance

Altus Performance on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Altus-Performance-110002632382928/

PGA Tour

https://www.pgatour.com/

Korn Ferry Tour

https://www.pgatour.com/korn-ferry-tour.html

Charles Schwab Challenge

https://www.charlesschwabchallenge.com/

Titleist

https://www.titleist.com/

Total Golf Trainer (Discount Code: Earn Your Edge)

https://totalgolftrainer.com/

Carlos Ortiz | Ep/084 May 20, 2021

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A lifelong goal achieved for Carlos Ortiz when he got his first win on the PGA Tour earlier this season. He is the first Mexican-born player to win on the PGA Tour in more than 40 years. Currently, Carlos lives in Dallas and shares his story of growing up and learning to play golf in Mexico, climbing the competitive ladder and becoming one of the best young players on the PGA Tour.

Topics:

Lorena Ochoa: Example she set as a role model - practice and work hard
Other Influences: Growing up with a competitive father and brother
Fatherly Advice: Do it the right way, don’t quit, and don’t be afraid of anything
Recruitment Process: Why Brad Stracke wanted to coach Carlos at UNT
Special Traits: International player able to consistently shoot low at young age
Mental Trick: Truth behind setting low or no expectations to alleviate burden
Lessons Learned: Would not change anything - losing PGA card was necessary
Breakthrough Win: Missing cuts, make changes to score and regain confidence

Links and Resources:

Carlos Ortiz

https://www.pgatour.com/players/player.33667.carlos-ortiz.html

Lorena Ochoa

https://www.golfdigest.com/story/that-lorena-ochoa-retired-from-golf-at-age-28-and-as-world-no-1-is-still-shocking-10-years-later

Alvaro Ortiz

https://www.pgatour.com/players/player.39262.alvaro-ortiz.html

Jordan Spieth

https://www.pgatour.com/players/player.34046.jordan-spieth.html

Brad Stracke

https://meangreensports.com/sports/mens-golf/roster/coaches/brad-stracke/485

Sebastián Muñoz

https://www.pgatour.com/players/player.48822.sebastian-munoz.html

University of North Texas

https://www.unt.edu/

Altus Performance’s Primed to Perform Course

https://altusacademy.teachable.com/

Altus Performance

https://altusperformance.com/

Altus Performance on Twitter

https://twitter.com/teamaltus

Altus Performance on Instagram

https://instagram.com/altusperformance

Altus Performance on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Altus-Performance-110002632382928/

PGA Tour

https://www.pgatour.com/

Masters Tournament

https://www.masters.com/

Korn Ferry Tour

https://www.pgatour.com/korn-ferry-tour.html

Titleist

https://www.titleist.com/

Total Golf Trainer (Discount Code: Earn Your Edge)

https://totalgolftrainer.com/

Laurie Canter | Ep/083 Apr 21, 2021

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Laurie Canter started playing golf at 13 years old and went on to win the South African Amateur Championship in 2010. He saved up for the trip by working at the nine-hole course across the road from his home in Bath, England. Since then, Laurie has finished in the top 20 in nine of his last 17 starts and is not only known for his great form but for being a great guy. Laurie shares keys to his recent rise up the world golf ranks. What’s his formula for success?

Topics:

Reflection Process: Stay grounded and size up the competition
Bermuda Grass: Putt and chip differences between green types on golf course slopes
Formula: Variety of shots you need to feel comfortable with hitting
Lockdown: Opportunity to reflect and think about how to improve and play better golf
Declutter Mindset: Take time and ownership of technical perspective
Raising the Floor: Deal with things that affect game to build confidence, be comfortable
Q-School Prodigy’s Strategy: Seclusion, not pressure to qualify and keep tour card
Mental Errors: Use shot stats to tell a story and seek help with technical performance
Accountability: Take and use feedback correctly from those around you to improve

Links and Resources:

Laurie Canter

https://www.europeantour.com/players/laurie-canter-37624/

European Tour

https://www.europeantour.com

Race to Dubai

https://www.europeantour.com/european-tour/rankings/race-to-dubai/

WGC

https://www.worldgolfchampionships.com/

Alan Thompson

https://www.golfindubai.com/the-journal/how-laurie-canter-went-from-challenge-tour-to-dpwtc-challenger-in-ten-months

Altus Performance’s Primed to Perform Course

https://altusacademy.teachable.com/

Altus Performance

https://altusperformance.com/

Altus Performance on Twitter

https://twitter.com/teamaltus

Altus Performance on Instagram

https://instagram.com/altusperformance

Altus Performance on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Altus-Performance-110002632382928/

Titleist

https://www.titleist.com/

Total Golf Trainer (Discount Code: Earn Your Edge)

https://totalgolftrainer.com/

Me & My Golf | Ep/082 Apr 05, 2021

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When you want to become a better golfer and human being, who and where do you turn to for online instruction? Andy Proudman and Piers Ward of Me and My Golf. The two expert coaches target and support everyone from high handicappers to players at the top of the game. Andy and Piers share how stats, coaching sessions, habits, traits, and consistent patience and practice lead to success.

Topics:

Late to the Party: Take time to celebrate victories and appreciate accomplishments
Inflection Point: Lockdown was Aaron Rai’s key to learn and opportunity to improve
Superpower Strategy: Build on strengths to overcome inadequacy in short game
Action Steps: Mixture of proximity awareness, being sensible/smart, not too aggressive
Daily Schedule: Balance coaching duties, personal excellence, continued development
Me and My Golf Content: Media company’s division of labor and collaboration w/ clients
Get to the Point: On social channels, understand platform and view analytics/metrics
Coaching Plans: Takes weeks/months and team of people from conception to going live

Links and Resources:

Me and My Golf

https://meandmygolf.com/

Me and My Golf Coaching Plans

https://meandmygolf.com/product-category/coaching-plans/

Me and My Golf on YouTube

https://www.youtube.com/user/meandmygolf

Andy Proudman on Instagram

https://www.instagram.com/andyproudman/

Piers Ward on Instagram

https://www.instagram.com/piers_ward/

Aaron Rai