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Sam Saunders with Lessons from "The King" Arnold Palmer Mar 13, 2017

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In our tribute to the great Arnold Palmer his grandson, Sam Saunders, joins the podcast to share anecdotes from his time and experiences with "The King". Sam tells more about his grandfather's manner, his simple and easy approach to the game and his humility. Sam also shares lessons his grandfather taught him throughout his career. He talks about the fundamentals, the backswing and downswing, weight-shift, swing rhythm, shot-shaping and putting. Sam also shares personal stories about his time with the great Arnold Palmer.

John Novosel Jr. on Golf Swing Tempo and Timing Mar 07, 2017

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John Novosel Jr. of "Tour Tempo" brings insights on swing tempo and timing. He talks about the ratio of backswing to downswing speeds and shares information on their research of all of the leading golfers and the swing tempo's and ratio's. John further talks about the "Tour Tempo" App and how to use it. He also plays the tempo tones for the long game (3:1) and the short game (2:1) for you to hear and digest. Finally, John describes some golf tips to help you to better golf swing tempo.

Dr. Bob Rotella on Golf, The Golfer's Mind and How Champions Think Mar 06, 2017

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Dr. Bob Rotella is one of the foremost golf coaches in the game. Specializing in Sports Psychology, Dr. Bob is consistently recognized as the leading mind in his field. Rotella joins the podcast to share thoughts and insights to help you navigate the challenges of being mentally astute on the course and in competition. He speaks about nerves, routines, visualization, temper and the balance between trying too hard and not trying enough. Rotella also talks about various leading PGA TOUR professionals, what they do to excel mentally, and what you can learn of them.

Ryan Chaney (@OracleRio) Embellishes on the Anatomy of an Effective Lesson Mar 01, 2017

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Long-time guest of the podcast, Ryan Chaney, joins the show to break down the anatomy of an effective golf lesson. Ryan explains what you as the learner should expect and advises on how you can manage the lesson so that you best benefit from your investment. He also shares insights that teachers, golf instructors and sports coaches can use to make their lessons/sessions/seminars more successful.

The Truth on How to Shoot Lower Scores with Jon Sherman Feb 23, 2017

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Jon Sherman of practical-golf.com joins the podcast for a second time. He embellishes on a few tips from his book "101 Mistakes all Golfers Make (and how to fix them". Jon also talks about the value of grit and resiliency when it comes to hanging in there" to finish rounds; he talks about overcoming adversity and shares a number of golf tips guaranteed to lower your scores.

Adam Young Shares His Unique and Effective Approach to Game Improvement Feb 21, 2017

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Adam Young is a well-respected and highly researched and talented young golf instructor. He has devised various unique and effective ways to practice in order to develop any golfer's golf game and he shares those approaches with you in this podcast. Adam then delves into the difference between Skill and Technique and he helps you to understand both in order to improve your practice and as a result your play. Adam shares research that supports his approach and he lists a few tips and drills that you can employ to improve your golf game.

Billy Hurley Delves Into the Intangible Elements Required to Play Successful Golf Feb 17, 2017

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The 2016 Quicken Loans National Champion, Billy Hurley, is a graduate of the US Naval Academy and a Lieutenant in the US Navy. Having been through Naval training and having served on Naval Missile Cruisers and Destroyers, Hurley has an acute sense of reality and perspective. He also has a unique approach to discipline, time management, emotional control and mental control - all intangibles, and more, which have a notable effect on a golfer and his/her play. Billy shares tools to help golfers navigate these aspects that have such a real influence on performance.

Brian Manzella Blends Art and Science to Help you to Consistent Ball-Striking Feb 12, 2017

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Brian Manzella, a Golf Digest (USA) Top 50 Teacher and a Golf Magazine Top 100 Teacher, adopts a unique blend of science and art in his golf instruction. In this podcast he talks about Homer Kelley and "The Golf Machine". Brian also references elements such as D-Plane and the correct understanding of clubface release to help you to better ball-striking. In his easy to understand delivery, Brian also shares lessons you can learn from long-time client and major champion, David Toms.

Mark Blackburn on Golf, Golf Instruction and How to Use Technology Effectively Feb 08, 2017

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Mark Blackburn is one of the notable minds in the field of golf instruction. He teaches a stable of talented PGA TOUR professionals including Harris English and Kevin Chappell and he shares golf tips you can learn from their games. Blackburn is also an expert in biomechanics and the use of golf teaching technology such as the Boditrack Pressure Mat and the K-Vest. He explains them and shares ideas on how to use them effectively to improve your ball-striking.

Nick Starchuck Explains Launch Monitor Data and Terms Feb 04, 2017

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Nick Starchuck (@QUADpaparazzo) is one of the rising talents in golf instruction. He has a thorough understanding of all of the information and data that a launch monitor provides and he makes sense of it all for you. In so doing Nick explains the "proper" Angle of Attack for your game, the best inclination of the clubface and path for you and how you can practice those to improve your ball-striking, directional control and power.

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