Episodes
057: Five Main Causes of an Overswing (And How to Fix Them)
What actually causes an overswing, and why do so many golfers struggle to control it? Erik, Jayson, and Tyson break down the most common contributors, including excessive trail elbow bend, over-rotating the pelvis, rolling the club inside, delaying wrist hinge, and...
056: The Three Phases of Golf Improvement (Swing/Stroke, Skill, Scoring)
Improving at golf isn’t one process — it’s three. In this episode, Erik, Jayson, and Tyson break down the progression from building solid technique to developing skills to taking the techniques and skills to the course where score is the ultimate factor. They explain...
055: Feels vs. Mechanics in the Golf Swing
While every golfer may be a "feel" player, instructors often debate whether they should prescribe feels or teach the technique of the golf swing. In this episode, Erik, Jayson, and Tyson dig into the age-old discussion. They explore the idea that mechanics define the...
054: Tips to Build Swing Speed
If you want more distance, you have to train for speed on purpose! In this discussion, Erik, Jayson, and Tyson break down practical ways golfers can safely and effectively build swing speed. The guys discuss the importance of intent, overspeed and underspeed training,...
053: Professional Putter Fittings with Nick from Callaway Golf
This episode features Nick Arther of Callaway Golf, joining Erik and Jayson to discuss what really matters in a modern putter fitting. The conversation explores how head shape, alignment lines, weight distribution, and grip design can all influence aim, feel, and...
052: Mike Carroll on Blocked vs. Random Practice (and the Flawed Debate)
In this episode, Erik, Jayson, and Tyson talk with Mike Carroll (aka Irish Mike of "Fit for Golf") to challenge the oversimplified “random practice is better” narrative that surfaces frequently on social media. They discuss how many blocked vs. random studies are...
051: Distance Control and Heads Up Putting with Dr. Sasho MacKenzie
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...
050: Between Two Shots with Jason Novetsky
Inspired by the Dave Matthews Band song “The Space Between,” this episode features performance psychologist Dr. Jason Novetsky, founder of Champion Mindset, whose work centers on helping athletes train their minds as deliberately as their bodies. Erik, Jayson, and...
049: The Four Types of Golf Students
Erik, Jayson, and Tyson explore the different types of golfers they see in lessons. These are not “good” or “bad” students, but players with different levels of play and practice, or players with different approaches to or ideas about improvement. From the golfer who...
048: The Problems with 2D Video in Golf Swing Analysis
How much can you really trust what you see on a swing video? In this episode, Erik, Jayson, and Tyson break down the biggest limitations of 2D video and why it often misleads golfers and instructors alike. They explain how fixed cameras can distort key elements like...
047: Winter Golf Trips – Expectations, Preparation, and Having Fun
With winter golf trips on the calendar for many northern players, Erik, Jayson, and Tyson tackle how to approach these getaways without letting expectations ruin the experience. They discuss why most golfers aren't “peaking” during winter trips, how to prepare your...
046: John Graham on Smarter Putting Practice
This episode features John Graham, a PGA Tour and LPGA Tour putting instructor known for his practical, results-driven approach to putting performance. John joins Erik and Tyson to break down what effective putting training should actually look like and discusses why...
045: Monte Scheinblum on Modern Instruction, Data, and Speed
In this wide-ranging conversation, Erik and Tyson are joined by Monte Scheinblum, longtime golf instructor, long-drive world champion, and one of the most outspoken voices in modern instruction. Monte shares his unfiltered thoughts on the state of golf instruction on...
044: Averages, Windows, and Ranges in the Golf Swing
How much should you really care about "average" Tour numbers? In this episode, Erik, Jayson, and Tyson explain why averages only tell part of the story, and why great golf lives inside windows and ranges, not exact positions. They discuss common benchmarks like pelvis...
043: One Thing We No Longer Teach
In this reflective episode, Erik, Jayson, and Tyson each share a teaching concept they've moved away from, as well as why their thinking changed. Erik explains how extending the trail knee, once a common cue, doesn't actually show up in great swings and how 2D video...
042: The Three Main Moves in the Golf Swing
Before worrying about small(er) technical details, golfers need to understand the big pieces that make the swing work. In this episode, Erik introduces what he calls the "three main moves" of the golf swing: 1) lateral motion, 2) rotation, and 3) vertical arm...
041: Shaun Webb on the Swing Coach App
This episode features Shaun Webb, co-founder of Athletic Motion Golf (AMG), known for their data-driven instruction and extensive 3D research on how the best golfers move. Shaun joins Erik, Jayson, and Tyson to discuss the Swing Coach App, a training tool built from...
040: Short Game vs. Long Game – Why They’ve Got Different Goals
In this episode, Jayson leads a discussion on why the short game and long game often demand opposite movement patterns and why trying to use one swing for both can hold golfers back. The crew breaks down how power swings benefit from shallower, speed-producing...
039: Putter Alignment – At Setup and Throughout the Stroke
How important is aim in putting… really? In this episode, Erik, Jayson, and Tyson dig into the myths and realities of putter alignment, starting with a surprising truth: great putters like Tiger Woods and Loren Roberts don't always aim perfectly straight (and...
038: Dr. Raymond Prior (Golf Beneath the Surface) and the Psychology of Practice
In this episode, Erik, Jayson, and Tyson sit down with Dr. Raymond Prior, a highly respected performance psychologist and author whose work helps elite athletes (and weekend golfers) understand their mental game. Dr. Prior runs BTS Mindset and works with top-tier...
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