In this episode, we are joined by Mike Finney. Mike (@mfinneygolf) is the Director of Golf at the University of Louisville Golf Club. Mike had a successful career as a college golfer at LSU before turning pro and eventually turning to golf instruction.

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(01:09) - Puttview Books first tee shot

(03:10) - golf instruction

(07:09) - biomechanics

(16:27) - using hands to square face

(26:34) - the effect of backswing on rotation

(37:29) - playing in tournaments

(53:38) - videoing swing

(01:00:09) - preferred grip orientation

(01:07:10) - steep vs. shallow short game

In this episode, we are joined by Chris Broadie. Chris (@chrisbroadie) is the Head of Fitting Science at PING. Prior to that, Chris graduated from Cornell with a degree in math. Chris is the lead data scientist behind PING ‘s innovative fitting applications: Ballnamic, Webfit, and the My Game Insights platform.

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(01:09) - Puttview Books first tee shot

(02:31) - current role at PING

(12:37) - smart fitting

(20:10) - Bryson's irons

(29:32) - the genesis of Ballnamic

(35:49) - the effects of different golf balls

(40:18) - why similar balls have different flyer characteristics

(48:21) - swing speed improvement

(56:33) - background at PING

In this episode, we are joined by J.C. Deacon. J.C. (@realjcdeacon) played college golf and professional golf before moving to coaching. J.C. is the current head coach of the Florida Gators, who won the 2023 National Championship.

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(01:09) - Puttview Books first tee shot

(04:03) - current work from Gators

(13:23) - managing on-course momentum

(19:59) - Florida's workout program

(26:12) - course preparation

(33:14) - controlling emotions

(40:18) - entry into coaching

(47:59) - qualities of recruits

(53:36) - NIL in golf

In this episode, we are joined by Ashton Van Horne. Ashton (@ashtonvanhorne) is a professional golfer and has played on PGA Tour Canada and the Korn Ferry Tour.

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(01:02) - Puttview Books first tee shot

(06:27) - the recent downs in golf

(12:52) - determining what tournament schedule is

(18:12) - pitfalls for golfers

(29:05) - practicing efficiently

(34:06) - putting woes

(39:38) - making changes

(44:33) - mini-driver

In this episode, we are joined by Luke Hopkins. Luke (@lukehclemson) caddies for Ben Martin on the PGA Tour. Prior to that, he played professionally.

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(02:09) - Puttview Books first tee shot

(07:27) - breaking into caddying

(10:52) - college experience

(20:59) - preparing for PGA Tour events

(27:03) - DECADE golf

(37:14) - origin story

(46:01) - getting back into golf

(55:33) - Q-School

(01:02:12) - the effort of caddying

Major news: Season 2 is on the way and more!

In this episode, we are joined by VJ Trolio. VJ (@VTROLIO) has been teaching and coaching the game of golf for over two decades. He coaches every part of the game to his clients; preferring to build the mindset and the athlete as the swing evolves. VJ also is the co-inventor of The Putting Arc.

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(01:09) - childhood memories and golf

(06:05) - college golf and time management

(08:43) - transitioning into coaching

(13:06) - balancing teaching and playing

(17:03) - easiest way to lower scores

(20:16) - the inspiration behind it

(24:11) - balancing PGA Tour and junior development

(29:07) - ball speed in golf pitching

(33:12) - improving short game skills

(39:00) - I will commit to this

(41:26) - state of mind in golf

In this episode, we are joined by Neal Shipley. Neal (@neal_shipley19) is a college golfer at Ohio State and runner-up in the 2023 US Am. Neal played his first three years of college golf at James Madison. Here is his shot in the semi-final match https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PjBYZ95_vHA.

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(07:04) - finding the right college fit

(08:47) - balancing classes and golf

(13:38) - learning from tournament fatigue

(16:43) - competing in the Dogwood

(21:20) - targeting the pin

(24:34) - great shots and intentions

(28:30) - college golf and confidence

(33:46) - rankings in junior golf

(36:00) - one of the hardest tournaments

(41:20) - detaching from tournament results

(43:51) - practicing different shot ranges

(49:41) - Stick with things and keep going