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T-Time with Tori Totlis169. The 29029 Everesting Challenge with Justin KlemballaJustin Klemballa tackled one of the most grueling endurance challenges out there – the 29029 Everting event at Jackson Hole. For those unfamiliar, this isn't your typical weekend hike. Participants climb a mountain 19 times in 36 hours to reach the equivalent height of Mount Everest (29,029 feet). You read that right – 19 times up the same brutal mountain. It's steep as hell and requires the most ascents of any 29029 location. Only two-thirds of participants actually finish and earn the coveted red hat. The experience has Justin buzzing about hosting his own golf instruction trips, combining bucket-list destinations with on-course coaching. Because apparently, surviving 29029 gives you...2025-07-2258 min
Member Guest - The PodcastJustin KlemballaJustin Klemballa is a golf coach, Golf Digest best instructor and an expert at helping golfers lower their scores. In this episode, Justin and Jordan discuss how to make less bogeys, structure your practice sessions and lower your scores.2025-03-1341 min
Wicked Smart Golf372: Justin Klemballa - Why Visualizing Good Shots Improves Your Golf GameThanks for everyone who submitted the Wicked Smart Golf II promotion winners... if you didn't win, grab these training aids/speed trainers to improve your game wicked fast. WHYGOLF Training Aids: The best training aids to help your practice sessions (use code WICKEDSMART to save 15%). Rypstick: The #1 speed trainer to add 10+ yards in 40 days or less (use code WICKEDSMART to save 10%) Justin Klemballa is the director of instruction at Paradise Valley Golf Club in Arizona and top ranked golf coach by Golf Digest. When you listen to this episode, you will lear...2025-02-1345 min
The Scratch Golfer's Mindset Podcast#62 Justin Klemballa: Stop Aiming Small, Focus on Your Full Swing Less, and How to Thrive Playing Under PressureTitle: #62: [Inside the Mind] Justin Klemballa: Stop Aiming Small, Focus on Your Full Swing Less, and How to Thrive Playing Under Pressure Today, I’m joined by Justin Klemballa, the Director of Instruction at Paradise Valley Country Club in Scottsdale, Arizona, and one of Golf Digest’s best young teachers in America. In today’s episode, you’ll learn: Why "aim small, miss small" may not always serve you in golf (this part of the conversation fascinated me!) The role of presence and adaptability in your pre-shot routine. How to reframe failure to build confiden...2025-02-1355 min
T-Time with Tori Totlis165. The Ultimate 75 Hard Challenge for Golf with Justin Klemballa“You have to play golf to get better at it. Being out on the golf course is so crucial–you have to put yourself in an uncomfortable position to get more comfortable at it.” Justin Klemballa is back to talk about how golfers can crush the 75 Hard Challenge and come out physically and mentally tougher than ever! Listen in as Justin walks us through his morning routine to show how he uses habit stacking, consistency, and a sprinkle of discomfort to ace his goals. We'll uncover how little daily actions like staying...2025-01-2254 min
T-Time with Tori Totlis153. Back to Basics Series: Golf ClothingIn the first part of our Back to Basics series, we’re diving into all things golf clothing, hearkening back to my previous conversations with the likes of Alex Andersen, Katharine LiMandri, Haley Bookholdt, Abby Liebenthal, and Justin Klemballa![02:09-13:00] Alex Anderson and Katherine LiMandri [13:06-17:30] Justin Klemballa and Tori with What to Wear on a Golf Course [17:39-26:05] Haley Bookholdt Shares her Thoughts on Women's Golf Clothes[26:09-31:28] Alix Chesno and Echo Talk About Clothes for the Beginner Golfer[31:31-33:01] Alex Anderson and Natalie Farahani with Golf Clothes on a Budget [33:06-41:0...2024-10-0356 min
T-Time with Tori Totlis152. Revisiting Tournament Play 15 Years Later with Justin KlemballaI’m back with golf coach Justin Klambala, who's making his return to competitive golf after a hiatus since 2009. With his signature energy and passion for the sport that we’ve all come to know and love, he’s here to tell us all about his comeback and the lessons he’s learned along the way! Justin kicks things off talking about the differences between outcome goals and process goals, and why our long-term success in any endeavor–golf or otherwise–depends on making more of the latter.Drawing from his personal experience, Justin illustrates why keeping your focus on the present m...2024-09-2641 min
T-Time with Tori Totlis142. Distance Series: HOW to Get the Distance You Want with Lisa LongballJustin Klemballa and I sit down with 8-time Canadian long-drive champion Lisa Longball. Together, we unpack the three primary mistakes stopping women from gaining more distance in their golf swing and how to fix them!We also discuss Lisa's personal training schedule, why muscle memory is way more important than muscular strength, and the vital role of rest in achieving peak performance. We also explore the significance of tempo and having a mental routine alongside a physical one.Lisa shares her insightful personal experiences as a world-class athlete, including her triumph of hitting the longest...2024-07-2253 min
T-Time with Tori Totlis136. How to Break 90 More Often with Justin KlemballaWelcome to the Breaking 90 Workshop! This workshop will discuss improving your golf game and achieving the milestones of breaking 90 or 100. Tori, who vividly remembers her experience of breaking 90 for the first time, will host this workshop alongside Justin, a full-time golf coach. While some may view setting such goals as trivial, the feeling of achieving them can be incredibly satisfying for golf enthusiasts. During this workshop, Justin will cover various topics, including the importance of knowing your golf stats, the role of mental health in golf, and much more. We are exci...2024-06-041h 27
T-Time with Tori Totlis131. How to Make Golf Easy with Justin KlemballaToday, Justin Klemballa and I discuss the importance of smart decision-making on the course, showing that: while drills and strategy make a huge difference, a strong mental game often trumps technique in shaving strokes off your score. Ever found yourself floundering in a fairway bunker? Justin spills the secrets to training the often-neglected bunker shot even if you lack access to a venue that allows you to practice them effectively. We talk about turning recreational rounds into practice sessions, and why aiming for bogey might just be your ticket to a lower scorecard. Justin gives...2024-05-091h 04
T-Time with Tori Totlis119. Club Championship Update and How to Be the Best Golf Partner, with Kathy Hart Wood and Justin Klemballa We’re live from week two of the Desert Classic! Alongside Kathy Hart Wood, Justin Klemballa, and Kim Eaton, I discuss five ways to become a better partner in tournament golf. Listen in as we break down the psychological side of the game with the three C's that make up every great golfer, and how you can adapt a mindset out on the course that can help you maximize these three qualities. Kathy talks about the pitfalls of pressure, maintaining pace of play, and the keys to seamless communication with your partner. Justin also throws in...2024-03-2555 min
T-Time with Tori Totlis116. 5 Ways to Play Better Tournament Golf with Kathy Hart Wood & Justin Klemballa**LIVE FROM THE DESERT CLASSIC** Today, Justin Klemballa, Kathy Hart Wood, Kim Eaton and I break down five keys to elevating your tournament game. Listen in as we talk practical tips to sharpen your competitive edge, from tackling common golf fears, to the nuances of course management, to communicating with your partner, to pacing and adapting to bad shots and other unexpected moments in the middle of a game. Building a robust mental state for golf is more art than science. Our conversation draws from both personal exp...2024-03-1147 min
T-Time with Tori Totlis100. **100th Episode Special** Goals and Beliefs We Are Letting Go in 2024 with the OG CrewTo mark our 100th episode, I'm joined by Justin, Alex, and Tameka to look back on our golf journeys over the past year and share the goals we aim to achieve in the next twelve months. After updating each other on our golf game, Alex discusses the current legal challenges that women’s golf groups and events are facing in California, including her own Babes Golf. She talks about how she’s continuing to push for inclusive spaces for women in the sport, and how the golf community at large is rallying together to support those affected by t...2024-01-111h 12
T-Time with Tori Totlis92. 5 Ways You Can Work on Your Golf Game During the Off-Season with Justin KlemballaTo join our free Off-Season Bootcamp, head over to OffSeasonBootcamp.com. Justin Klemballa and I discuss what you need to know about playing golf during the off-season so that you can get ahead of the competition come summertime! Listen in as we break down the five things you can do when outdoor practice isn't an option. One of the skills you’ll want to ensure stays sharp during the off-season is, of course, your swing. Not only does Justin offer a great alternative to help you keep up your regular practice sessions, he al...2023-12-0743 min
T-Time with Tori Totlis79. How to Make Golf Easier with Justin Klemballa // Rose & Thorn of the Dallas ShootoutWe start off the episode with Ashley and Carrie with a behind the scenes look at what’s going on at the Dallas Shootout! I sit down with Justin Klemballa to discuss how we can elevate our current golf game without switching up the foundation we’ve honed over time. Listen in as we explain why: ? Getting the ball in play on a tee shot is crucial, even if you must sacrifice some distance. ? Identifying six easy holes, six medium holes, and six hard holes can help make golf easier. ? Your d...2023-10-191h 17T-Time with Tori Totlis76. (Part 3) The 21 Death Moves in Golf with Justin KlemballaEver found yourself frozen over the golf ball, your mind buzzing with so many thoughts that your swing becomes stiff and your shot goes wayward? That’s what Jim McLean calls a “death move”, and there are 21 of these moves that can completely wreck your game if you don’t pay attention! In the third of this 3-part series, Justin Klemballa, who was mentored by McLean himself, discusses the last 7 of these 21 death moves in golf. We start off with our 15th death move: moving the head well ahead of the ball during the driver swing. T...2023-09-2132 minT-Time with Tori Totlis75. (Part 2) The 21 Death Moves in Golf with Justin KlemballaEver found yourself frozen over the golf ball, your mind buzzing with so many thoughts that your swing becomes stiff and your shot goes wayward? That’s what Jim McLean calls a “death move”, and there are 21 of these moves that can completely wreck your game if you don’t pay attention! In the second of this 3-part series, Justin Klemballa, who was mentored by McLean himself, discusses the next 7 of these 21 death moves in golf. We kick things off explaining how folding of the right elbow can result in a narrow backswing, and its opposite...2023-09-1846 minT-Time with Tori Totlis74. (Part 1) The 21 Death Moves in Golf with Justin KlemballaEver found yourself frozen over the golf ball, your mind buzzing with so many thoughts that your swing becomes stiff, and your shot goes wayward? That’s what Jim McLean calls a “Death Move”, and there are 21 of these moves that can completely wreck your golf swing! Jim writes about all 21 Death Moves in his book, "The 8-Step Swing". In the first of this 3-part series, Justin Klemballa, who was mentored by McLean himself, discusses the first 7 of these 21 death moves in golf, starting with the paralysis of overthinking. Make sure you tune in, since we don’t just c...2023-09-1438 minT-Time with Tori Totlis68. (Part 3) Distance Series: HOW to Get the Distance You Want with Lisa LongballJustin Klemballa and I sit down with 8-time Canadian long drive champion Lisa Longball. Together, we unpack the three primary mistakes stopping women from gaining more distance in their golf swing and how to fix them! We also discuss Lisa's personal training schedule, why muscle memory is way more important than muscular strength, and the vital role of rest in achieving peak performance. We also explore the significance of tempo and having a mental routine alongside a physical one. Lisa shares her insightful personal experiences as a world-class athlete, including her triumph of hitting the...2023-08-2459 minT-Time with Tori Totlis65. **Big Announcement** PLUS Quick-9 on 5 Things Every Beginner Golfer Should KnowFor more information on the SECOND 2024 Desert Classic, please visit: DesertClassicTournament.com. To grab a copy of the Short Game 100 program, please visit: ShortGame100.com. Key Takeaways ? (19:00) It’s all about the short game. It’s true: Nobody started playing golf because they like to putt and chip. But working on your short game builds a strong foundation, over time, for your full swing. ? (25:57) Most people aren’t that good. As with starting anything new, it’s easy to be intimidated by those who have more experience than you. At the beginning, everyone looks...2023-08-1443 minT-Time with Tori Totlis62. Swing Tendencies When You Get Nervous and How to Fix Them with Justin KlemballaListen in as Justin Klemballa and I discuss tendencies golfers fall into when they get nervous, and strategies for nipping those tendencies in the bud! Key Highlights · Tendency #1: Tension. When adrenaline is pumping through your veins out on the course, you tend to grip your club a little too tightly. To counter tension, apply the “so theory”: Embrace the negative thought, but immediately follow-up with a solution to direct your fear into strategy. It’s always better to commit to action than to get paralyzed by tension. · Tendency #2: Not following through. It’s easy to get overly focuse...2023-08-0329 minT-Time with Tori Totlis57. The 10 Biggest Misconceptions About the Golf Swing with Justin Klemballa & The Babes! The Babes Golf crew and I sit down with Justin Klemballa, who breaks down the 14 most common misconceptions about the golf swing. “You need to keep your left arm straight on the backswing.” “Always keep your head down after impact.” “The club face should point at the target and swing across your body.” “You have to improve your technique to improve your score.” We’ve all come across these “rules” at some point or another. Listen in as Justin passionately and expertly debunks these newbie mistakes and more, all w...2023-07-171h 01T-Time with Tori Totlis39. How to Make Your Practice Sessions Better with the OG Crew!It’s been 38 episodes, but I finally gathered the original group from EPISODE 1 of T-Time, our favorite teaching professional - Justin Klemballa, Babes Golf Icon – Alex Anderson, and a golfing buddy that always brings a smile to my face, Tameka Hartman. Today we are going over three ways to improve your practice sessions. We also get an update on everyone’s game and fill you in on what’s to come! If you are feeling uninspired on the golf course lately, this is the episode for you – this group will get you HYPED! You can also watch t...2023-05-1559 minT-Time with Tori Totlis36. [Part Two] Breaking Bogeys Workshop: Do You Have a Goal to Break 100 or Break 90 this Season?Download the Breaking Bogeys Workbook HERE. You can also watch the workshop on YouTube HERE. Justin Klemballa does a deep dive into making better contact with the ground, explaining how to avoid fat shots and train yourself to take a divot in front of the golf ball. He breaks down the four steps to improving your swing, covering how to shorten your backswing, stay on plane all the way through the swing, and create a mental plan to stay consistent with each and every shot. Key Highlights · The biggest technical p...2023-05-0435 minT-Time with Tori Totlis35. [Part One] Breaking Bogeys Workshop: Do You Have a Goal to Break 100 or Break 90 this Season?Download the Breaking Bogeys Workbook HERE. You can also watch the workshop on YouTube HERE. Welcome to the Breaking 90, Breaking 100 Workshop! This workshop will discuss improving your golf game and achieving the milestones of breaking 90 or 100. Tori, who vividly remembers her experience of breaking 90 for the first time, will host this workshop alongside Justin, a full-time golf coach. While some may view setting such goals as trivial, the feeling of achieving them can be incredibly satisfying for golf enthusiasts. During this workshop, Justin will cover various topics, including the importance of knowing your g...2023-05-011h 14T-Time with Tori Totlis1. 5 Things a Beginner Golfer (and Every Golfer) Needs to KnowFor more info on our Breaking Bogeys Coaching Membership, visit: BreakingBogeys.com Today I sit down with Justin Klemballa, Director of Instruction at Paradise Valley Country Club and Forest Highlands Golf Club; Tameka Fox Hartman, Past Board Member at the Arizona Women's Golf Association; and Alex Andersen, Founder of Babes Golf. Tameka and Alex kick off the conversation catching us up on their golf game—along with Justin giving us a few priceless tips—before doing a deep dive into their five best tips that every beginner golfer needs to know! Key Takeaways...2023-01-0257 min