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Golf Strategy School PodcastCourse Rating VS Slope, What's the DifferenceToday we're talking about two of the most confusing numbers on the scorecard. Course rating and slope. They are related but they speak to two different groups of golfers.If you want to see where you stand against golfers in your age group, sign up for a free self assessment at Par4success.com/griffinFriend of the show Chris Finn from Par 4 Success has put together a free assessment to see how your four main rotation centers measure up to other golfers. Visit par4success.com/griffin to get your free assessment! 2022-11-1413 minGolf Strategy School PodcastWhat is Angle of Attack?After talking with Chris Finn last week about how to the four rotational centers I wanted to dive a little deeper into one of the things that we touched on lightly. Angle of attack. I'm sure a lot of my listeners have heard the term but I wanted to explain the basics of it and take a closer look at it for the people who aren't as familiar.If you didn't get a chance to check out Chris' episode, go do that, then head over to par4success.com/griffin for a free assessment to see how yo...2022-11-0715 min
Golf Strategy School PodcastHow Do You Rank Against Golfers Your Age?Today we welcome back friend of the show and fellow heart surgery punch card owner Chris Finn from Par 4 Success! Chris has more data than just about anyone in the golf industry and in this episode we're talking about how to measure yourself against other golfers your age. *HINT Chris will help you do it for free at par4success.com/griffin*Friend of the show Chris Finn from Par 4 Success has put together a free assessment to see how your four main rotation centers measure up to other golfers. Visit par...2022-10-3150 min
Golf Strategy School PodcastGSS 151: Golf Fitness Fact or Crap w/ Chris Finn of Par 4 SuccessHave you ever wanted to know if the work you're putting into your game is worth it or not? Maybe it's a training aid that your looking to buy but you're not sure if it's actually something beneficial or a bunch of fancy marketing. Chris Finn from Par 4 Success is here to talk about just that!Chris and I also talk about how to get going early in your season without hurting yourself. He shares some of his tips on how to listen to what your body is telling you so you can get your golf in wit...2022-05-0346 min
Golf Strategy School PodcastGSS 148: 3 Things Killing Your Mental GameThis is usually the weakest part for a lot of golfers, the mental game. Let's take a look at what you can do to avoid some of these common mental game missteps.Don't forget to check out the Golf Coach Reacts video series.Friend of the show Chris Finn from Par 4 Success has put together a free assessment to see how your four main rotation centers measure up to other golfers. Visit par4success.com/griffin to get your free assessment! 2022-03-1419 min
Golf Strategy School PodcastGSS 147: The Stats Behind Breaking 80Breaking 80 isn't as hard as you think. You don't really need to be "perfect" for the whole round. There's surprisingly a fair amount of room for error. Let's take a look at what the average stats are for someone who shoots 79.Need help with your short game? Join our 5 strokes in 5 days challenge!Don't forget to watch on YouTubeFriend of the show Chris Finn from Par 4 Success has put together a free assessment to see how your four main rotation centers measure up to other golfers. Visit par4success.com/griff...2022-02-2812 min
Golf Strategy School PodcastGSS 146: Instantly Get More Distance and Better Contact (Simple Swing Secret)I cracked the code on improving your distance without buying new clubs. Here's how!Ever since I was a kid (probably around age 14) I was always able to out drive adults who were nearly twice my size. The secret for me was the separation between my hands and my chest.This allowed me to increase my swing arc and (say it with me) REDUCE VARIALBES IN MY SWING! By slightly shortening the length of my backswing so I could maintain that big separation (keeping my hands directly in front of my sternum) I was able to...2022-02-1414 min
Golf Strategy School PodcastGSS 139: How To Get In The Zone with Geoff Greig PGAWhen it comes to golf we know that the mental game is a significant part of the overall process and oftentimes a very underestimated portion of the game too. Let’s look to a master of the mental game, PGA Professional Geoff Greig. Geoff has been helping educate people all about the different parts of the mental game so they can get “in the zone” and perform their best.Friend of the show Chris Finn from Par 4 Success has put together a free assessment to see how your four main rotation centers measure up to other golfers. Visit par...2021-05-1937 min
Golf Strategy School PodcastGSS 138 How to Practice to Break 80Congrats to our Ultimate Masters Giveaway winner Eric in North Carolina! He wins 5 of my favorite golf books, a Masters pin flag, and free access to the Golf Strategy Academy! This week's episode comes from our free Golf 101 Facebook group and the question asked was this. What does practice look like for a single digit handicapper who routinely shoots in the 70s? Let's talk about it!Friend of the show Chris Finn from Par 4 Success has put together a free assessment to see how your four main rotation centers me...2021-04-2223 min
Golf Strategy School PodcastGSS 137 - Putting Fundamentals w/ Brandon Stooksbury & The Putter BookEnter our Ultimate Masters Golf Giveaway for your chance to win Brandon's new book! www.golfstrategyschool.com/giveaway Tell me if this one sounds familiar… someone in your group (maybe you) misses a putt in the 5-10 foot range and you immediately hear “A crap, I pulled it” or pushed it, or yanked it, or whatever the invogue phrase is. The most important part of everyone’s game is the putter, and that’s something I’ve preached for a long time now. Brandon Stooksbury joins us this week to discuss some of the finer point details an...2021-04-071h 09
Golf Strategy School PodcastGSS136: 5 Things Great Golfers Do That You NEED to Copy | Easy Golf Tips Win 5 of my favorite golf books, a 2019 Master flag (when Tiger won), and FREE access to the Golf Strategy Academy! Click here to enter. 5 Things Great Golfers Do That You Need To Copy Have you ever heard the phrase “the best playing partner is one that’s slightly worse than you are?” I’d have to disagree because in my eyes, the best playing partner is one that's better than you. Not only do they push you to play better, they can teach you valuable tactics. When you play with someone who is at a highe...2021-03-1722 min
Golf Strategy School PodcastGSS 135: How to Learn GolfDo you want to play more consistent confident golf? Learn more about the Golf Strategy Academy at https://www.golfstrategyacademy.com As you learn what it takes to become a consistently good golfer, you will see a common principal over and over again. Proficiency. In order to lower your scores and play consistently good golf, you need to become proficient in all areas of the game. If you neglect one aspect of the game, you cannot expect to play well and improve. As a beginner in the game of golf, it can be tempting to go to the driving ra...2021-03-0325 min
Golf Strategy School PodcastGSS 134: How to Play Smarter Golf w/ Blaine Seitz PGA TPIBlaine is the host of the Mobilitas Movers Facebook group which takes a holistic view on golf and runs the Tour Shot Golf Academy at www.TourShotGolf.com. We sat down with Coach Blaine Seitz to discuss simulating pressure with your practice, breathing techniques, proactive vs. reactive thinking, and much more. Blaine is a PGA instructor AND a TPI (Titleist Performance Institute) certified instructor! You can get a FREE copy of Blaine's book, Better Golf from the Inside Out here: http://bit.ly/BetterGolfFromTheInsideOut If you’re a golfer who’s attempting to achieve a milestone score or i...2021-02-1855 min
Golf Strategy School PodcastGSS 133: Make the Most of Your OffseasonFor those of us less fortunate golfers with long snowy winters, it feels like your game is on pause for months every year. Despite that feeling and the fact that you can’t get out on the course, you can still improve over the winter season. Today’s lesson has nothing to do with swing mechanics or even course strategy, instead, we’ll be discussing the golf offseason and how you can make the most out of your time off the course. Measuring the areas of your game that have the greatest negative impact, along with the frequency of these...2021-02-0414 min
Golf Strategy School PodcastGSS 132: 3 Tips to Better Pitching | Simple Golf TipsIt's time to get down to business and start shaving some strokes from your golf game in all those hard to reach places (lol)! When we're golfing and we come across a shot in that tough in between distance we need to have plan. 1. Use a less lofted club when you have less than a full swing (try maybe a pitching wedge or a 9 iron). 2. Don't set up like a regular shot. Narrow your stance and get closer to the ball for better contact. If you're still struggling doing that put about 60% of your weight...2020-10-2820 min
Golf Strategy School PodcastGSS 131: 5 Keys to Breaking 90We just finished our Breaking 80 series: LISTEN HERE But today we're going back to our roots to discuss the 5 Keys to Breaking 90. Want 30 days FREE access in our program? Just head over to www.golfstrategyacademy.comFriend of the show Chris Finn from Par 4 Success has put together a free assessment to see how your four main rotation centers measure up to other golfers. Visit par4success.com/griffin to get your free assessment! 2020-10-2018 min
Golf Strategy School PodcastGSS 130: Breaking 80 w/ Your Mental GameMental game is arguably the hardest part of your game to work on. The first step is to figure out what part of your mental game you struggle with. Once you've done that you can really get to making progress. If you want help breaking 80 you can learn more about my Breaking 80 Blueprint by CLICKING HEREFriend of the show Chris Finn from Par 4 Success has put together a free assessment to see how your four main rotation centers measure up to other golfers. Visit par4success.com/griffin to get your free asse...2020-09-2923 min
Golf Strategy School PodcastGSS 129: Breaking 80 by Performing Under PressureEveryone needs to know how to perform under pressure, but if you're striving to break 80 on the golf course you'll need it more than others. If you're someone who struggles to put two good nines together, there's a good chance that learning these strategies to perform better under pressure will help improve your game. If you need help breaking 80 you can learn more about the Breaking 80 Blueprint by clicking here: https://www.golfstrategyacademy.com/b... PS: It's less than the cost of one lesson per month!Friend of the show Chris Finn from...2020-09-2212 min
Golf Strategy School PodcastGSS 128: Breaking 80 w/ Tempo & Distance ControlLast week we touched on how structuring your short game practices can help you break 80. This week it's all about tempo & distance control (and how to practice them). Randomized or variable practice is the real key here. You need to have a different target or different club in your hand for every shot of your practice. A great way to do this is to take one club and try to hit a ball short of the green, then long of the green, then on the green. This will help build your "on demand" distance control. 2020-09-1513 min
Golf Strategy School PodcastGSS 127: Breaking 80 with Your Short GameToday we're looking at how the short game functions as the base layer to building your success towards breaking 80. The bottom line here is that if you're good from close it will take the pressure off from longer shots and allow you to swing more freely and confidently. If you'd like to learn the exact practices I use with my students (I got them from some of the best instructors in the world) head over to www.golfstrategyacademy.com/breaking80Friend of the show Chris Finn from Par 4 Success ha...2020-09-0913 min
Golf Strategy School PodcastGSS 126: How to Break 80It's finally here! What so many of you have been emailing, messaging me, and asking for... a process on how to break 80! Are you a golfer who's stuck in the 80s and you just can't quite seem to break through that barrier and start scoring in the 70s? Pre-Register for the Breaking 80 Blueprint: https://www.golfstrategyacademy.com/offers/HwFZMS5n Through my experience as a player, a coach, and as an interviewer of DOZENS of PGA professionals there are 4 cornerstones of breaking 80: A well polished short game A smooth swing that let's yo...2020-09-0220 min
Golf Strategy School PodcastSC 12: Better Visualization for Better Tee ShotsSteve joins us today to talk about the inconsistency in his tee shots (not just his driver). We talk about how to practice to stand up to those pressure shots and how visualization can go a long way to producing the shot you want. You can get access to a live training I did with PGA instructor Josh Boggs all about how to find your swing faults. Just CLICK HERE to sign upFriend of the show Chris Finn from Par 4 Success has put together a free assessment to see how your four mai...2020-07-2431 min
Golf Strategy School PodcastGSS 125: Why Do You Slice the Golf Ball?This is an interesting one because it's one of the most popular question I get. So here is all about why you slice the golf ball. If you need more help, I'm doing a free workshop about how to diagnose your swing flaws with PGA instructor Josh Boggs. You can register here: https://www.golfstrategyacademy.com/swingfixFriend of the show Chris Finn from Par 4 Success has put together a free assessment to see how your four main rotation centers measure up to other golfers. Visit par4success.com/griffin to get your free...2020-07-1610 min
Golf Strategy School PodcastGSS 124: 1 Simple Chipping Tip from Hale IrwinIf you're like me one of the toughest parts about chipping is the distance control. I've struggled with this on and off for years and the one thing I always come back to is this delightfully simple tip from Hale Irwin. Want some more help with your short game? Visit https://www.golfstrategyacademy.com/3freelessons to get 3 of my favorite lessons to help you around the green.Friend of the show Chris Finn from Par 4 Success has put together a free assessment to see how your four main rotation centers measure up to oth...2020-07-1113 min
Golf Strategy School PodcastSC 11: Going From Over 100 to Under 80This is a really cool episode with one of our group members David Hughes. David has been putting in the work and making sure he has a really solid plan for each round and it recently paid off big time! David shared that there were 3 main keys to his massive improvement over such a short period of time. Making more consistent contact by not over swinging. Getting on the green in the first chip inside of 50 yards. Working to eliminate 3 putts. These are all things that are taught in the Breaking 90 Blueprint! ...2020-07-0334 min
Golf Strategy School PodcastGSS 123: 2 Putting Tips From A PGA Tour Star!Want help breaking 90? Join my free Golf 101 | How to Break 90 Facebook group by clicking here At the beginning of this season I was a terrible headcase with my putter. I couldn't get out of my own way and I finally figured out that I was manipulating the putter with my hands but I had a heck of a time trying to stop! It finally hit me that an article I had saved referencing the two drills used by one of the best putters on the PGA Tour - Aaron Baddeley! Let's check them out.Friend...2020-06-2515 min
Golf Strategy School PodcastGSS 122: Fixing Your Slice with Grip PressureYou've probably heard just about every possible reason as to why you're slicing the golf ball. Grip pressure can be a sneaky contributor to the over the top path issue, and in this episode we look to fix exactly that! Want to see what I'm saying? Here's the link to watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/t0bNBW05mzY Want my free 3 video series on how to build your mental game to break 90? Get it here: https://www.golfstrategyacademy.com/breaking90Friend of the show Chris Finn from Par 4 Success has put together a f...2020-05-3114 min
Golf Strategy School PodcastSC 10: Play It Backwards w/ Golf Girl 505Today's guest is Cassie aka - Golf Girl 505 on twitter! What's your handicap? 30 What is your BEST score ever? 93 What is frustrating you the most about your golf game right now? Mid game, and chipping. How often do you practice? About once a week What is your golf goal over the next 12 months? Break 90 If you need help breaking 90 head join our conversation in our Facebook group: Golf 101 | How to Break 90Friend of the show Chris Finn from Par 4 Success has put together a free assessment to s...2020-05-2032 min
Golf Strategy School PodcastGSS 121: Bunker Basics | 2 Keys to Getting Out On Your First ShotIT'S A TRAAAAAAP! Don't let getting stuck in a bunker ruin your round. Here are 2 quick tips that will help you get up and out of sand traps on your first shot every time! If you need help breaking 90 join our Golf 101 | Breaking 90 Facebook group!Friend of the show Chris Finn from Par 4 Success has put together a free assessment to see how your four main rotation centers measure up to other golfers. Visit par4success.com/griffin to get your free assessment! 2020-05-1311 min
Golf Strategy School PodcastGSS 120: 3 Reasons Why You Suck at GolfFor most golfers their struggles can be tied to one (or more) of these three common issues. Not knowing how to practice (hitting 7 iron 700 times) Not know how far your clubs go/having unrealistic expectations of yourself Letting bad shots/holes drag down the rest of your round. If you want help on your path to breaking 90 check out our Golf 101| Breaking 90 Facebook GroupFriend of the show Chris Finn from Par 4 Success has put together a free assessment to see how your four main rotation centers measure up to other golfers. Visit par4success.c...2020-05-0422 min
Golf Strategy School PodcastSC 9: Reaching Milestones with JulianThis was a really fun conversation with Julian. He had reached out to find a specific time to record because my schedule was full. In our back and forth I offered a few tips before his next round and he was happy to report his best 9 hole round ever! What's your handicap (your average score)? +25 What is your BEST score ever? +20 (+10 on a 9 hole course) What is frustrating you the most about your golf game right now? Course management. Trying to play above my skill level. As a result i play BELOW my skill...2020-04-1934 min
Golf Strategy School PodcastClub Fitting Q&A Part 2 with Josh, Dave, and Mike from Golftec Columbus This is Part 2 of our Club fitting Q&A with Josh, Mike, and Dave from Golftec Columbus. In this episode we finish off our driving conversation by discussing shaft fitting and then dive head first (literally) into iron fittings. There's lots to be learned here again, like some significant statistical milestones to keep in mind during your fitting process. If you'd like help with your game join our free Facebook group: Golf 101 | How to Break 90 Friend of the show Chris Finn from Par 4 Success has put together a free assessment to see how you...2020-04-0545 min
Golf Strategy School PodcastClub Fitting Q&A Part 1 w/ Josh, Mike, and Dave from GolfTEC ColumbusI've been getting the "should I get fitted for clubs" question a lot lately, which makes sense, this is the time of the season that people buy new clubs. So I invited past guest, PGA instructor Josh Boggs on to talk shop. Josh graciously grabbed two colleagues who absolutely love the club fitting conversation: Michael McNutt and David Rosinski. This was a fun episode because I got to ask some of your questions to some expert club fitters! I legitimately learned some things about the club fitting process and the variability of equipment and...2020-04-0241 min
Golf Strategy School PodcastSC 8: How to Get Out of Your Own HeadOn this episode of our Sunday Conversations I talk with Joy about her mental game struggles and how/what she can practice to get out of her own head! Did you also hear that Golf Strategy School was named as one of the top 25 golf podcasts you must follow in 2020? Pretty cool!Friend of the show Chris Finn from Par 4 Success has put together a free assessment to see how your four main rotation centers measure up to other golfers. Visit par4success.com/griffin to get your free assessment! 2020-03-1243 min
Golf Strategy School PodcastGSS 119: Stop Trying to Make BirdiesI know I know I know, it sounds controversial, but if you want to play golf better you need to quit trying to make birdies! Want 3 Free Lessons to help sharpen your shortgame? CLICK HERE!Friend of the show Chris Finn from Par 4 Success has put together a free assessment to see how your four main rotation centers measure up to other golfers. Visit par4success.com/griffin to get your free assessment! 2020-03-0416 min
Golf Strategy School PodcastSC 7: Riding Your Short Game to the 70sWhat's your handicap (your average score)?: 85 What is your BEST score ever?: 76 What is frustrating you the most about your golf game right now?: Iron game. I had some old NDS irons which i hit very very well just not very long and bought some Titleist forged clubs with extra distance in mind thinking my iron game was safe with any club. Had to buy second hand because of money and now its 50/50 whether its good or fat How often do you practice?: Once a week, weather permitting Need some help with...2020-02-2535 min
Golf Strategy School PodcastGSS 118: How to Lower Your Handicap in 2020A new season brings new goals, new strategies, and new energy. If you're looking to improve your game this season here are the fundamentals that I use in my Golf Strategy Academy. If you want my direct help, check out the Golf Strategy Academy by CLICKING HEREFriend of the show Chris Finn from Par 4 Success has put together a free assessment to see how your four main rotation centers measure up to other golfers. Visit par4success.com/griffin to get your free assessment! 2020-02-2011 min
Golf Strategy School PodcastGSS 117: Should You Hover Over the Ball?Your driver will decide your fate over and over again when you’re out on the course so it’s important not to overlook any aspect of this swing. The tip we will be breaking down today is a simple driver tactic that you can use to produce immediate results. This is the process of hovering your driver. Hovering is a tactic that is used by many professional golfers to keep them loose before their swing but it’s completely undervalued in the amateur game. Join Our Free Golf 101 Facebook Group for unique extra co...2020-02-0614 min
Golf Strategy School PodcastGSS 116: The Perfect Golf Swing TakeawayThe majority of swing tips that float around the golf world revolve around some details in the downswing or maybe the players grip. Very rarely does anyone discuss the backswing. The takeaway or backswing is just as important as any other aspect of the swing because it will determine the outcome of the entire swing. Article/Video Example 3 Free Short Game LessonsFriend of the show Chris Finn from Par 4 Success has put together a free assessment to see how your four main rotation centers measure up to other golfers. Visit par4success.co...2020-01-3013 min
Golf Strategy School PodcastGSS 115: Top 10 Keys to Breaking 100As a high handicap golfer, it can be incredibly difficult to pass that first big milestone of breaking 100 for 18 holes. Without proper guidance, improving your skills in the game of golf is a slow and draining process. Understanding and practicing a few key concepts will allow you to bypass this frustrating learning curve and will have you scoring better than ever. Check out my 3 Favorite Short Game Practices by CLICKING HERE!Friend of the show Chris Finn from Par 4 Success has put together a free assessment to see how your four main rotation c...2020-01-2229 min
Golf Strategy School PodcastSC 6: How to Practice with a PurposePlayer Profile What's your handicap or your average score? 108 Is my average score. Never determined my actual handicap. What is your BEST score ever? 101 What is frustrating you the most about golf right now?: Breaking 100. I am fully capable because I will par 3 or 4 holes out of 18, but I just blow up on 3 or 4 holes and ruin my score. How often do you practice? Practice could occur a lot more. I’ve been slack lately. Golf Goals (Next 12 Months) Working hard on getting under that 100 mark by eliminating the bigge...2020-01-1924 min
Golf Strategy School PodcastGSS 114: 2 Keys to Proper Wrist HingeHinging your wrists is an important move in the golf swing because it will be a large source of your power. This hinge must occur naturally and it must start before your hands and the club reach waist level in order to keep you on a solid swing plane. In order to make this move properly, it’s important to understand how to use your takeaway to hinge naturally. All too often, golfers will force the hinge and make a mess out of their swing before they have brought the club all the way ba...2020-01-1716 min
Golf Strategy School PodcastSC 5: Creating Better More Solid ImpactPlayer Profile What's your handicap (your average score)?: 104 average score What is your BEST score ever?: 92 What is frustrating you the most about golf right now?: Not enough time to practice How often do you practice?: When I am playing. Golf Goals (Next 12 Months) I'd like to consistently be in the low 90s with the occasional score in the 80s. Also, just to get out and play more. Want more help with your game? Join our Golf 101 Facebook GroupFriend of the show Chris Finn fr...2020-01-1432 min
Golf Strategy School PodcastGSS 113: Fix Your Slice With Better RotatationIn order to hit accurate golf shots on a consistent basis, you need to utilize your body’s rotation. An effective rotation will encourage you to keep the clubface square and controlled. If you don’t have a square clubface at impact, you will end up with errant and inconsistent shots. Another benefit of rotating properly is the increased distance in your shots. By using the correct rotation in your golf swing, you will be generating more power which will increase the amount of distance you are capable of hitting any of your clubs. Check out t...2020-01-0917 min
Golf Strategy School PodcastSC 4: Playing Your Best by Leaving Your Ego in the Bag w/ JustinPlayer Profile What's your handicap (your average score)?: 7.6 What is your BEST score ever?: 70 What is frustrating you the most about golf right now?: Trying to start the ball right of target w my driver. I can't seem to get it starts far enough right. Not getting height on my green side bunker shots. How often do you practice?: Twice a month Do you want to be featured on an episode of our Sunday Conversations? Sign up here: https://www.golfstrategyschool.com/interview/Friend of the show C...2020-01-0533 min
Golf Strategy School PodcastGSS 112: 2 Keys to Crushing Your Fairway WoodsImagine yourself playing a long par five. You just hit a perfect drive down the middle of the fairway and your looking at a good chance to score well on the hole. After approaching your ball, you realize that you are still too far away from the green to hit your hybrid but you might be able to get there with your three wood. Do you feel confident hitting your three wood off of the fairway or would you lay up with an iron instead? If you feel like you wouldn’t have a chance of making it...2019-12-1916 min
Golf Strategy School PodcastSC 3: Building a Solid Preshot Approach w AlexPlayer Profile Handicap: 33 Best Score Ever: 100 Current Struggle: Consistent Contact Practice: 1/week Golf Goals (Next 12 months) After losing a bunch of weight I'm trying to find my swing again and trying to get back out there more often. Really it's all about getting more consistent so I can get closer to breaking 100. If you want to see the A.V.E.nue to Success training that I discussed with Alex just CLICK HEREFriend of the show Chris Finn from Par 4 Su...2019-12-1629 min
Golf Strategy School PodcastGSS 111: How to Hit Your Driver Straight Every TimeAll golfers share the common desire of hitting it long and straight down the fairway. Unfortunately, we end up finding the rough or worse the majority of the time. From there, it becomes a struggle to make a par or even a bogey. It’s important to understand the errors you’re making in your driver swing in order to make the first steps to correcting them. Whether you hit high slices or low hooks, there are reasons for every result. If you understand these reasons and how they relate to your swing, you will be on your...2019-12-1122 min
Golf Strategy School PodcastSC 2: Planning Your Perfect Hole w/ KristianPlayer Profile: Kristian B. Handicap: 18 Best Score Ever: 82 Current Struggle: Inconsistent Driver Practice: 1x/week Golf Goals (Next 12 months): To beat my younger brother as much as possible! He’s a 16 handicap and he beats me about 2/3rds of the time. We do a first to 10 wins contest. Who ever wins 10 matches first has to buy the next round of golf or a piece of golf equipment. CLICK HERE to join our Private Facebook group and get my A.V.E.nue to Success t...2019-12-0931 min
Golf Strategy School PodcastGSS 110: How to Stop Chunking Your IronsHave you ever hit a perfect drive down the middle of the fairway just to follow it up with a chunked iron shot? This is one of the least satisfying feelings you will experience in the game of golf. Instead of taking advantage of your perfect drive and having the chance to putt for birdie, you’re struggling to get up and down for par. The good news is; this issue can be avoided with one simple drill. The purpose of this drill is to teach you how to hit the ball before you hit the ground and all...2019-12-0514 min
Golf Strategy School PodcastSunday Conversation #1: Inconsistency Off the Tee w/ MikePlayer Profile: Mike Handicap: 15 Best Score Ever: 85 Current Struggle: Driver/tee shots Practice: 1-2/week Golf Goals (Next 12 months) Consistently shoot in the high 80s and hopefully set a personal best of breaking 85. Also to get more consistent with driving accuracy and have continual improvement in the short game. If you want help breaking 90 CLICK HERE to grab our Black Friday deal. 50% off an annual membership to the Golf Strategy Academy!Friend of the show Chris Finn from Par 4 Success has pu...2019-11-2928 min
Golf Strategy School PodcastGSS 109: How to Get More BackspinAs golf fans, we’ve all seen the pros hit a high flying wedge shot that lands past the pin and rolls back towards the hole like they were reeling it in with a fishing pole. It seems like magic and you can’t help but wish you could do the same out on the course. Before you can start reeling in your wedge shots, you must first understand what produces that kind of backspin and what is holding you back from seeing the results you’d like. We will break down the equipment and the technique that is needed...2019-11-2822 min
Golf Strategy School PodcastGSS 108: 3 Biggest Chipping MistakesEveryone has been on the golf course with someone who loves to give out unsolicited tips and advice and this is especially common when it comes to the short game. You might get lucky and use one of their tips to improve your wedges but the odds are, you are doing more harm than good. There are three common common mistakes that the average players makes with their wedges and I’m sure you’ve heard them all before. We will be taking a close look at these three common mistakes and teaching you how to avoid them n...2019-11-2218 min
Golf Strategy School PodcastGSS 107: The Learning Zone of PracticeWant to join our Black Friday Blowout? Head over to golfstrategyschool.com/waitlist to be notified when our 50% discount goes live! Today's episode looks at how (and why) we determine a successful practice. What does good look like and why is it important to us?Friend of the show Chris Finn from Par 4 Success has put together a free assessment to see how your four main rotation centers measure up to other golfers. Visit par4success.com/griffin to get your free assessment! 2019-11-1520 min
Golf Strategy School PodcastGSS 106: 3 Must Do Moves with Your DriverIf you know me or this podcast I’m usually pretty quick to tell someone to holster their driver in favor of a more controllable club, especially if it’s costing them penalty strokes off the tee. I’m not against hitting driver, I’m just very guarded against taking penalty strokes. Today we are going to look at what are some key things to focus on when we actually do hit the driver well on a consistent basis. Check out the video back on the episode pageFriend of the show...2019-11-0816 min
Golf Strategy School PodcastGSS 105: The 2 Proven Keys to STOP SLICING!This is definitely a heavy hitter for most golfers. Even some of the best golfers you know likely slice the ball, they've just learned how to play it. Today we're going to fix the problem though. With these two moves you'll learn exactly how you can quit slicing the ball FOR GOOD! If you need more help, check out my How to Break 100 in the Next 30 Days mini course for free!Friend of the show Chris Finn from Par 4 Success has put together a free assessment to see how your...2019-10-3115 min
Golf Strategy School PodcastGSS 104: Simple Golf Swing for BeginnersGolf is a tricky thing. It’s a difficult game, with a TON of moving parts. If you’ve been listening to me for any period of time you know that I’m a big fan of minimizing the number of variables in a golf swing so you have less opportunities to take a wrong turn. Well today I’d like to lay a bit of foundation underneath that by talking about the concepts of a simple golf swing for beginners. During the episode I mention a video and a gif (hard 'g' or w...2019-10-2417 min
Golf Strategy School PodcastGSS 103: 4 Rules of Driving Range EtiquetteThe driving range is somewhere I hold very near and dear to my heart. It’s a place I've gone to practice, to have fun, to celebrate with friends, and to just zone out and relieve some stress. With that in mind we should do our best to make sure others can use the driving range for all these things as well. Let's take a look at some basic etiquette so you won’t stand out like a sore thumb if you were to show up at a driving range near me and a tip or two so you can ge...2019-10-1716 min
Golf Strategy School PodcastGSS 102: 3 Ways to Use Your HybridLet's take a look at 3 places you could use your hybrid from and the techniques required to execute those shots! If you want some help with your game I'm doing a live training coming up soon! To register head over to golfstrategyschool.com/trainingFriend of the show Chris Finn from Par 4 Success has put together a free assessment to see how your four main rotation centers measure up to other golfers. Visit par4success.com/griffin to get your free assessment! 2019-10-1016 min
Golf Strategy School Podcast🚨 GIVEAWAY ANNOUNCEMENT!!! 🚨🚨 HAVE YOU ENTERED THE GIVEAWAY YET? 🚨 That's right, I'm giving away a set from SuperSpeed golf as well as a pin flag from Tiger's win at the Masters this year AND a pin flag from the 18th hole of the Old Course at St. Andrews! To enter visit www.golfstrategyschool.com/giveaway The giveaway ends on 10/13 so don't wait, sign up now!Friend of the show Chris Finn from Par 4 Success has put together a free assessment to see how your four main rotation centers measure up to other...2019-10-0804 min
Golf Strategy School PodcastGSS 101: 2 Keys to Effortless PowerI'm not going to lie to you, I know everyone wants to hit the ball further. There are some simple mechanics that can help you get there too! This week we are exploring the two ways you can develop effortless power in your golf swing. If you want to gain more yards with the help of SuperSpeed Golf, enter my 100th episode giveaway for a chance to win a free set from them as well as a Masters and St. Andrews pin flag! www.golfstrategyschool.com/giveaway to enter!Friend of the...2019-10-0312 min
Golf Strategy School PodcastGSS 100: Why I Hate Golfing...Welcome to episode 100! This one was really hard for me to record. I've planned on recording it on specific dates in the past but I've never really been ready. I think Episode 100 on International Podcast Day is the perfect time for me to tell you why I hate golfing... alone. Thank you to everyone who's ever been a part of the show, either as a listener, a guest, or even someone who just passed the word along. Help us celebrate EPISODE 100 by joining our giveaway at www.golfstrategyschool.com/giveaway.Fri...2019-10-0118 min
Golf Strategy School PodcastPitch Like a ProThe 40 yard pitch shot can be one of the toughest shots in golf. Frankly, it tends to be my personal nemesis. Any time I see my scores start to swell, it’s usually due to a few failed instances from this distance. I know that when I’m on my game from 40 yards I will consistently hit the middle of the club face, I will have complete control over the ball flight, and a surprising amount of spin. Let's look at exactly how we should do it. Also, stick around to the end for an awesome c...2019-09-2616 min
Golf Strategy School PodcastPutting Clock: Planning Success on the GreensLet's set ourselves up for success and put the ball in the best position as possible on the greens!Friend of the show Chris Finn from Par 4 Success has put together a free assessment to see how your four main rotation centers measure up to other golfers. Visit par4success.com/griffin to get your free assessment! 2019-09-1912 min
Golf Strategy School Podcast5 Hacks for More Consistent PuttingCertain mistakes are more common than others and when it comes to short game we need to do everything in our power to minimize them. Here are 5 ways to get better at putting in a hurry!Friend of the show Chris Finn from Par 4 Success has put together a free assessment to see how your four main rotation centers measure up to other golfers. Visit par4success.com/griffin to get your free assessment! 2019-09-1219 min
Golf Strategy School Podcast3 Tips to Line Up PerfectlyOne of the most important things in your golf game is your line. People often times think they are missing right or left, but in reality the shot was good, they just weren’t lined up correctly. In today's episode we're looking at 3 tips to get you lined up perfectly! If you want to work with me directly check out www.golfstrategyschool.com/academy for more detailsFriend of the show Chris Finn from Par 4 Success has put together a free assessment to see how your four main rotation centers measure up to othe...2019-09-0515 min
Golf Strategy School PodcastPreventing the Chicken WingIn this week's episode we're going to take a listen to part of the members only Golf Strategy Academy coaching call. We take a look at Jeremy's question of how to get rid of the dreaded "chicken wing" and we also talk about some theories on head movement.Friend of the show Chris Finn from Par 4 Success has put together a free assessment to see how your four main rotation centers measure up to other golfers. Visit par4success.com/griffin to get your free assessment! 2019-08-3033 min
Golf Strategy School PodcastHow to Hit Your Irons FurtherWhen it comes to the difference between amateur golfers and professional golfers long, solid, consistent irons can be a huge difference maker. Check out how you can achieve that same success in this week's episode.Friend of the show Chris Finn from Par 4 Success has put together a free assessment to see how your four main rotation centers measure up to other golfers. Visit par4success.com/griffin to get your free assessment! 2019-08-2213 min
Golf Strategy School PodcastPerfect Putting Myths DEBUNKEDThis episode we're diving into an article by Dylan Dethier that explores the real success rates that PGA Tour players have with different length putts. The reason I bring this up is to let you know when you're being too hard on yourself. I know I've certainly had a three putt follow me from the green and impact my tee shot on the next hole. Hopefully putting some context around the true difficulty level of these putts will help you avoid that common pitfall. This is the LAST WEEK to sign up f...2019-08-1706 min
Golf Strategy School PodcastHow to Break 90 Part 4: Playing with Tension, Pressure, StrategyOur fourth and final part in the How to Break 90 series. This week we're looking at how to deal with tension in your swing, how to play under pressure, and what strategies you can use while on the course! If you want to be a part of the Golf Strategy Academy you can join by going to www.golfstrategyschool.com/academy. If you use promo code beta you can get the premium membership for 50% off ($25/month), but that's only good until 8/22/19 or until the first 20(ish) people sign up.Friend of the show Chris Finn fr...2019-08-0821 min
Golf Strategy School PodcastHow to Break 90 Part 3: Driver & Tee ShotsIn this episode we explore the fundamentals needed to break 90 from the tee box, both with the big stick and on par 3s. The list is pretty straight forward: Start grooving path and controlling face with the gate drill Master the 1 piece takeaway (low N slow) Pick the right target line and the right start point on the box Make sure we're getting the longest drives with the proper angle of attack (control the low point) Don't fall for sucker pins on Par 3s If you can do these things you are well on your...2019-08-0120 min
Golf Strategy School PodcastHow to Break 90 Part 2: Full Swing IronsWe're walking through the Golf Strategy Academy details in part 2 of 4 on How to Break 90 - Full Swing Irons Edition! If you want to see these lessons and work directly with me on breaking 90 in your golf game just head over to the Academy page and use promo code beta to get your premium membership for only $25/month! This price is only good until August 22nd or when we hit 25ish members, whichever comes first.Friend of the show Chris Finn from Par 4 Success has put together a free assessment to see how yo...2019-07-2519 min
Golf Strategy School PodcastHow to Break 90 Part 1: Short GameToday's episode is the start of a 4 part series that walks people through exactly how I teach my students in the Golf Strategy Academy how to break 90. If you want to join the Academy you can do so at the link above and use promo code beta to get the premium membership for just $25/month. We start with the short game because it is the part of the game we use most often! Over 70 % of your shots come from inside of 100 yards. Here's how: Face square Then reading break Then conquering short putts 6 foot putt...2019-07-1826 min
Golf Strategy School PodcastIron Swing vs Driver SwingSome times improving your golf game is as simple as filling a knowledge gap. This week's episode talks about the difference between the iron swing and the driver swing as well as one simple drill to practice for each.Friend of the show Chris Finn from Par 4 Success has put together a free assessment to see how your four main rotation centers measure up to other golfers. Visit par4success.com/griffin to get your free assessment! 2019-07-1212 min
Golf Strategy School PodcastStraight Drives For BeginnersIn this episode we're exploring the fundamental principals that beginners must master to control the club face with their driver and start finding some more of that short grass! Make sure you check out the episode page on the website [CLICK HERE] for a nice video tutorial as well!Friend of the show Chris Finn from Par 4 Success has put together a free assessment to see how your four main rotation centers measure up to other golfers. Visit par4success.com/griffin to get your free assessment! 2019-06-2815 min
Golf Strategy School PodcastSlow Down to Hit Further???Today's episode is all about hitting the ball further by slowing down. We're going to go over two simple tips that can help you build a better rhythm that will lead more distance and more consistent contact almost immediately!Friend of the show Chris Finn from Par 4 Success has put together a free assessment to see how your four main rotation centers measure up to other golfers. Visit par4success.com/griffin to get your free assessment! 2019-06-2313 min
Golf Strategy School PodcastSt Andrews Special!I've been in Scotland for the better part of June and it's been a crazy experience. To add to all those experiences, I got to tour St Andrews Links! It was an amazing time touring the grounds of the Old Course and the rest of the St Andrews facility. The biggest surprise during my time there is how much golf they fit into such a small space! The tee boxes are just a few paces off of the greens, of which several holes share. Something that was quite surprising, that I didn't realize from TV was that the...2019-06-1115 min
Golf Strategy School Podcast19th Hole Listener Q&A: Pros & Cons of Chipping with a Lob Wedgehttps://youtu.be/DDzmHLixD5EFriend of the show Chris Finn from Par 4 Success has put together a free assessment to see how your four main rotation centers measure up to other golfers. Visit par4success.com/griffin to get your free assessment! 2019-05-3012 min
Golf Strategy School PodcastPGA Pro Josh Boggs: 3 Reasons Why You're Not Breaking 90Josh Boggs returns to share his view on why most people struggle to break 90.Friend of the show Chris Finn from Par 4 Success has put together a free assessment to see how your four main rotation centers measure up to other golfers. Visit par4success.com/griffin to get your free assessment! 2019-05-2331 min
Golf Strategy School Podcast4 Ways to Stop Hitting Behind the BallEnter the giveaway here: https://kingsumo.com/g/8erbi0/pga-championship-superspeed-golf-giveawayFriend of the show Chris Finn from Par 4 Success has put together a free assessment to see how your four main rotation centers measure up to other golfers. Visit par4success.com/griffin to get your free assessment! 2019-05-1713 min
Golf Strategy School Podcast2 Keys to Putting ConsistencyIn this episode we're talking about 2 common faults that amateur golfers have with their putting. If you haven't signed up for our Super Speed Golf Giveaway, make sure you visit GolfStrategySchool.com/Giveaway The first issue is a routine. Most amateur golfers don't have a preshot routine when it comes to putting (or their short game frankly). Step 1 is get one! The second issue is that most amateur golfers chronically under read the break. There's a really detailed video that goes along with this and you can check...2019-05-0817 min
Golf Strategy School PodcastGiveaway Announcement! (and a really big THANK YOU)Hey everybody I just wanted to pass along a huge THANK YOU for the fantastic first month we've had since our relaunch. We have shattered every previous month's download record (my about 3x!!!) with over 10,000 downloads in less than 30 days! As part of that thank you I've connected with my show sponsor, SuperSpeed Golf, to give away 2 SuperSpeed Golf sets!!! To learn more about the contest head over to www.golfstrategyschool.com/giveaway to check out the video I created detailing how to enter and how it works. If yo...2019-05-0308 min
Golf Strategy School PodcastBreak 100 BlueprintI know that’s a pretty appealing headline, and if you’re struggling to achieve that there’s probably a healthy amount of skepticism flowing through your veins as you read this. The fact of the matter (emphasis on fact) is that people who struggle to break 100 a lot of similar issues and the majority of them fall into these three groups: Unrealistic expectations Penalties (especially off the tee) Poor short game UNREALISTIC EXPECTATIONS When it comes to golf, this might be one of the biggest issues that most people either don’t ta...2019-04-2622 min
Golf Strategy School Podcast19th Hole: Listener Q&A Kevin in MassachusettsOur first 19th hole listener Q&A episode is here! Our question comes from Kevin in Massachusetts. He says I've found a huge disconnect between how my swing SHOULD look and actually getting it to happen. Let's dive in!Friend of the show Chris Finn from Par 4 Success has put together a free assessment to see how your four main rotation centers measure up to other golfers. Visit par4success.com/griffin to get your free assessment! 2019-04-1916 min
Golf Strategy School PodcastLayering Success: How to Conquer Problem ClubsIn this episode we dive into some strategies I used with a client during a recent range session to help her build confidence in clubs that she had been avoiding. Let's face it, we all have clubs we don't like to hit, but they have to be at the very least serviceable when their number is called. Here we talk about how you can practice to make that possible!Friend of the show Chris Finn from Par 4 Success has put together a free assessment to see how your four main rotation centers measure up to o...2019-04-1318 min
Golf Strategy School PodcastWhere Have I Been? (A New Focus)Hey everyone, I know it's been a long time but I'm glad to be back! To say in a few words what I could in a hundred - I think the net was cast too wide before just focusing on "the mental game". A single digit handicap has different mental game issues than a 22 handicap. So going forward we will be looking at how the high handicap golfer can improve their decision making process and play better golf. Happy to be back! MartyFriend of the show Chris Finn from Par 4 Success ha...2019-04-0515 min
Golf Strategy School PodcastHow To Read Your Putts I was playing golf with my father in law the other day and he was really dialed in to the pace of his putts, but he kept on missing them left and right. He finally confessed that he’s never really had a good way of reading greens or the finer details in his putts. This prompted me to share the strategy that I use with my daughter who’s eight years old. At home during the Wisconsin winter we work on mechanics and how to make consistent contact in the middle of the putter face. Once th...2017-09-0711 min
Golf Strategy School PodcastHow Champions Plan For Every OutcomeI’m back with more Golf Strategy School! I’ve got an interesting story that comes from a different sport, but it's still something we can use in our game to ensure we're prepared as possible. The 2008 Olympic game in Beijing: Michael Phelps was going for the record of 7 gold medals at the butterfly race. At the turn, his goggles filled with water and he was swimming blind, but was still able to complete the the race, finished, and won the gold medal. After the fact, Phelps mentioned in an interview that h...2017-08-0811 min
Golf Strategy School PodcastWhat You Can Learn From The 2017 MastersWhat an amazing Masters tournament! I’ve been a Sergio fan since the scissor kick at Medinah. He’s only a few years older than me and I’ve always related to him with my game. We both have tons of lag coming into the ball which means timing is hugely important, and a fiery personality can lead to some very steep emotional, and statistical, highs and lows in a round. When Sergio had the three shot lead on five everything seemed to be falling into place perfectly. But as Justin Rose made his push followed by...2017-04-1211 min
Golf Strategy School PodcastHow to stay mentally focused for 18 holesThis week's question comes from Ben about how he can work on staying mentally focused for an entire round of golf. He says he's been experiencing a lot of hot and cold streaks within the same round and he just can't quite seem to shake them. We talk about how you can get focused on the micro (each swing) rather than the macro (the score you want to shoot) and how one of our Golf Strategy Academy students was able to make this same leap with some fantastic results.Friend of the show Ch...2017-03-1512 min
Golf Strategy School PodcastFixing The Over The Top Slice - McDivot Today's episode is a listener question from McDivot on twitter. He says : @Golf_Strategy struggling with impact position.caster, weight even or back. just got Swingtalk. Any new drills to use with? Thanks What You'll Learn In Today's Episode How different types of feedback can help influence your swing and lock in those changes quickly How Bob Duncan uses the terrain around him to fix an over the top move How the Step Change drill from Super Speed Golf can fix a reverse pivot Golf Strategy Academy Videos Referenced Step...2017-02-2711 min
Golf Strategy School PodcastShort Game Solutions for Chase Bladed it, smiled it, chili dipper, chunk city, worm burner, gopher killer... if any of these describe your short game, then it's time to turn your ears on because this weeks' episode is here to help you get your short game under control! What you'll learn in today's episode The importance of quiet hands around the green How to develop a consistent touch from Hail Irwin Brandan Stooksbury's method of building a solid foundation for your short game Golf Strategy Academy Featured Videos Chipping/Pitching jail drill Hale Irwin's touch drill (sorry the audio is so...2017-02-2112 min
Golf Strategy School PodcastWarming Up Quick When Running Late I know we've got a bunch of league golfers out there with their earbuds on and this episode is one that you'll want to save for sure! Ian asks a pressing question that most people don't want to admit to, but they desperately need a solution to. How do you warm up and get your head in the game if you're running late? What You’ll Learn · Marty’s preferred method of warming up (range, green, range) · How a trick from Jeff Pelizarro can get you in rhythm quickly · How Mike & Kyle of S...2017-02-1409 min
Golf Strategy School PodcastConquering InconsistencyIf you're a Patriots fan, congratulations! If you're a Falcons, my condolences. If you're a fan of sport in general, WOW, did we get a game to watch! The Super Bowl did not disappoint and neither did today's GSA Q&A question from Bob in San Francisco. Bob wants to know why he's so inconsistent on his in between distances, and more importantly, how he can fix it. This comes down to commitment to your golf swing and the plan you've set for that shot.Friend of the show Chris Finn from Par 4 Success has put together a free...2017-02-0710 min
Golf Strategy School PodcastHow to Quiet Your Mind - Josh in Las Vegas Today's podcast is the first in our series: GSA Q&A where we take questions from our Golf Strategy Academy members and answer them on the podcast. Today's question is from Josh in Las Vegas about how he can change his habit of spending too much time over the ball. What you'll Learn Coping techniques for an over active mind Geoff Greig's go to method to help golfers ditch extra swing thoughts and focus on rhythm. Dave Heinen's technique to prevent those thoughts from ever sinking in in the first place! Here's a secret that pr...2017-01-3110 min
Golf Strategy School PodcastTop 3 PodcastsHappy new year everyone! Hopefully you've had a good holiday and are ready to kick off your season right. Today I wanted to talk about the three most impactful episodes of the podcast and how you can use them to maximize your off-season. When most people think about the off-season their mind immediately goes to fitness. Mike and Kyle from super speed golf shared some incredible information about how to physically train for a more powerful swing. (Full episode here) I know a lot of people don't lik...2017-01-0911 min
Golf Strategy School PodcastPerforming Under Pressure w/ Imagery & VisualizationThis week's guest is Coach Rebecca Smith of Complete Performance Coaching. Rebecca specializes in athletes that play individual sports like gymnasts, swimmers, tennis players, and you guessed it - GOLFERS! In this interview Rebecca shares how her introduction to visualization & imagery laid the foundation to how she teaches her students how to perform under pressure. Make sure you check out some of the strategies Rebecca lays out on her blog over at completeperformancecoaching.com/blog/Friend of the show Chris Finn from Par 4 Success has put together a free ass...2016-11-0133 min
Golf Strategy School PodcastConquering Distance ControlToday's podcast is all about a new practice routine that will help you really master your distance control. It's become one of my favorites and will be headed straight into the Golf Strategy Academy. The Approach Ladder This is a game that is intended to be done on the course, but you can probably make it work on a driving range too. Please remember to always do your FULL PRE SHOT ROUTINE with every shot. This is one of the most commonly overlooked things in all of golf! The main idea here is that...2016-10-1313 min
Golf Strategy School PodcastStopping Negative ReactionsHoly smokes, I'm BACK! In this podcast we talk about an article that I really like, written by Alison Curdt. She tells us why it's important not to make that negative knee jerk reaction, and exactly how we can combat it! Also featured in this episode is the announcement of the new Golf Strategy Academy which is a monthly membership that grants you access to custom practices that have been proven (over 300 test subjects!) to lower your scores. These are the same practices from the 30 Day Challenge (which is now permanently closed) that he...2016-10-0417 min
Golf Strategy School Podcast30 Day Challenge Parting ThoughtsThis week's episode is brought to you by the Golf Ball Locator App www.golfballlocatorapp.com. Well the 30 Day Challenge has come and gone. Now that it's over, what have we learned and what should be taken away from the whole process? There are two main takeaways here: Shifting to an external focus rather than internal technical ones and what it takes to track progress. Focus People often get wrapped up in the technical aspects of golf, quickly drowning in a sea of swing thoughts and position. The...2016-05-0615 min