The Spin Axis - Golf Podcast

Three golf geeks discuss modern data-driven golf instruction and coaching.
Hosted by Erik J. Barzeski, Jayson Nickol, and Tyson Deskins.

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051: Distance Control and Heads Up Putting with Dr. Sasho MacKenzie

Released: February 24, 2026

The Spin Axis Podcast
The Spin Axis Podcast
051: Distance Control and Heads Up Putting with Dr. Sasho MacKenzie
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This episode features Dr. Sasho MacKenzie, noted golf biomechanist, consultant to PING, and creator of The Stack System, joining Erik, Jayson, and Tyson for a deep dive into putting speed control. The conversation explores research showing which stroke variables matter less than golfers think, and why speed in particular drives putting success. Sasho explains how golfers develop better speed awareness, why heads-up putting can be an effective training tool (or method!), and what actually changes when players try it. Hey, maybe you’re in the 80% of golfers who saw over a quarter stroke gained per round putting heads up?

Hosts: Erik J. Barzeski, Jayson Nickol, Tyson Deskins