Better Golf Academy: Strategy to Awesome Golf

We all want to get better at golf. But for whatever the reason, our game just doesn’t improve. Sound familiar? Well, I am here to share the best secrets of improving your score. This podcast NOT about giving you swing techniques or swing tips but it’s about giving you specific strategies, a tangible plan and a fun way to improve your score! So, welcome to Better Golf Academy Podcast…are you ready? Alright, HERE WE GO!

The Three Pillars of Putting 06/05/2025

The Three Pillars of Putting Most golfers approach putting completely wrong, obsessing over stroke mechanics while missing the three fundamental skills that actually matter. Through the dramatic story of Alexander the Great solving the legendary Gordian Knot with one decisive sword stroke, discover why putting success comes from systematic execution rather than perfect technique. Learn how to read greens like a tour pro using your feet as much as your eyes, develop the technical precision to consistently start putts on line, and master distance control through external focus. Packed with research from putting experts and actionable drills you can use immediately, this episode will transform your approach to the most important part of your game. Links: Drills: Website: Instagram: @bettergolfacademy Youtube: TikTok: Contact Me: Subscribe to Daily Golf News from me: /episode/index/show/bettergolfacademy/id/36878475

Playing Your Way To Peace 05/21/2025

Playing Your Way To Peace In this episode, I explore the powerful connection between golf and mental health, examining how and why golf has become a form of self-care and therapy for millions of players. Using research from sports psychology, insights from mental health experts, and personal anecdotes, I demonstrate how golf provides unique mental health benefits through its combination of nature exposure, physical activity, social connection, and mindfulness practice. With younger generations now citing mental health as their primary reason for playing golf, this episode offers practical strategies for intentionally approaching golf as a wellness practice that can enhance longevity, reduce stress, and provide lifelong benefits for both mind and body. Links: Dan Evan’s Quote: Instagram @dansgolfworld Drills: Website: Instagram: @bettergolfacademy Youtube: TikTok: Contact Me: Subscribe to Daily Golf News from me: /episode/index/show/bettergolfacademy/id/36659590

How To Avoid Blow-Up Holes 05/09/2025

How To Avoid Blow-Up Holes In this episode, I explore the three crucial strategies high handicappers can use to avoid disaster holes: embracing the boring play, knowing your go-to shot under pressure, and developing a post-mistake routine. Using research from sports psychology, insights from golf legends, and personal anecdotes, I demonstrate how these mental game approaches can help golfers lower their scores dramatically without changing their swing. The episode explains how most high handicappers aren't held back by their inability to hit good shots, but rather by their poor decisions and emotional reactions when things go wrong. By implementing these three rules, you can potentially drop 3-5 strokes from their handicap within a month. Don't believe me? Just try it. Links: LMG Golf Clubs: Drills: Website: Instagram: @bettergolfacademy Youtube: TikTok: Contact Me: Subscribe to Daily Golf News from me: /episode/index/show/bettergolfacademy/id/36515145

Golf Parenting Done Right 04/30/2025

Golf Parenting Done Right After witnessing a disturbing interaction between a father and his talented young daughter on the driving range, this episode dives into the critical question: Can we raise kids who excel at golf while maintaining their passion for the game? Through research from sports psychology and youth development experts, I explore how parents can foster excellence without sacrificing joy. The episode offers three science-backed strategies that create a foundation for both competitive success and long-term love of golf. Learn how fostering autonomy, developing a growth mindset, and creating emotional safety around performance can transform your child's relationship with golf. These approaches don't just produce happier young golfers—research suggests they're also the optimal path to developing champions who sustain their success long-term. Links: Website: Instagram: @bettergolfacademy Youtube: TikTok: Contact Me: Subscribe to Daily Golf News from me: /episode/index/show/bettergolfacademy/id/36369595

Strokes Gained 101 04/22/2025

Strokes Gained 101 Ever wonder why pro golfers remember every detail of their rounds while you can't recall the hole you just played? In this eye-opening episode, dive into the revolutionary concept of Strokes Gained that's transformed how the pros play and practice. Discover how this stat, developed by finance professor Mark Broadie, breaks down performance into four key categories: Off-the-Tee, Approach, Around-the-Green, and Putting. You'll learn shocking statistics about Tour pros' putting percentages (they miss more than half their 10-footers!), understand how to interpret Strokes Gained numbers, and discover practical ways to apply these insights to your own game. Plus, a humorous take on why 18 holes of golf might require more mental achievement than free solo climbing El Capitan. This episode will change how you practice and play forever! Links: Website: Instagram: @bettergolfacademy Youtube: TikTok: Contact Me: Subscribe to Daily Golf News from me: /episode/index/show/bettergolfacademy/id/36269330

What Dreams Are Made Of 04/15/2025

What Dreams Are Made Of In this episode, we witness history as Rory McIlroy finally captures the green jacket he's been chasing for 11 years, completing the career Grand Slam after countless heartbreaks at Augusta National. From his beginnings as a three-year-old swinging in his living room to his emotional collapse on the 18th green, we explore what this moment teaches us about persistence, resilience, and the winding path to achieving our dreams. This isn't just a golf story—it's a powerful reminder that extraordinary achievements come with extraordinary obstacles, and sometimes the most meaningful victories are the ones we've waited for the longest. Links: Website: Instagram: @bettergolfacademy Youtube: TikTok: Contact Me: Subscribe to Daily Golf News from me: /episode/index/show/bettergolfacademy/id/36147410

How To Control Your Rage 04/08/2025

How To Control Your Rage Ever wonder why you lose your cool on the golf course? In this episode, I reveal the psychology behind those club-throwing moments and why anger is never actually the first emotion you feel—it's always covering something deeper. You'll discover why one pro golfer went to the extreme of taping his mouth shut during a tournament (spoiler: it didn't work) and learn the three powerful keys to emotional mastery that the world's best players use under pressure. I'll share personal stories of my own emotional disasters on the course, practical drills you can use immediately, and the counterintuitive truth about why suppressing your emotions might be hurting your scores. Whether you're struggling with on-course outbursts or just wanting to channel your competitive fire more effectively, this episode reveals how transforming your relationship with anger could be the missing piece in your mental game. The best part? These techniques don't just lower your scores—they bring back the joy of playing the game we love. Links: Player Tapes his Mouth Shut: Range Session Drills: Website: Instagram: @bettergolfacademy Youtube: TikTok: Contact Me: Subscribe to Daily Golf News from me: /episode/index/show/bettergolfacademy/id/36055095

Stop Practicing Like a Robot 04/01/2025

Stop Practicing Like a Robot What if everything you’ve been told about practice is wrong? I spent 25 years playing piano the “right” way—grinding the same songs, chasing perfection, and dreading every recital. Then, I watched my son fall in love with music overnight… not by memorizing notes, but by playing thunder. Turns out, golf practice has the same problem. Most players are stuck in their own lifeless recital—mindlessly smashing balls, grooving flaws, and wondering why they never improve. In this episode, you’ll learn why the driving range is LYING to you (and what to do instead). And learn about the science-backed secret to loving practice (hint: It’s not about perfect swings). The best golfers aren’t made in sterile repetition. They’re forged in chaos, creativity, and curiosity. Links: Good Will Hunting Scene: Range Session Drills: Website: Instagram: @bettergolfacademy Youtube: TikTok: Contact Me: /episode/index/show/bettergolfacademy/id/35965035

How To Get Out Of A Slump 03/26/2025

How To Get Out Of A Slump Are you in a slump? Are you feeling cluttered, overwhelmed, and lost? In this episode, we’re breaking the cycle: no more band-aid fixes, no more swing overhaul madness. Instead, we’re going against conventional wisdom with three powerful (and often overlooked) strategies. Plus, we’ll talk about the real reason slumps linger (hint: it’s not your swing) and how to fall back in love with the game when nothing seems to work. If you’re tired of the endless grind and ready for a smarter way out of your slump, this episode is your game plan. "The slump isn’t your enemy—it’s your teacher. Time to start listening." Links: Resilience Building Drills: Website: Instagram: @bettergolfacademy Youtube: TikTok: Contact Me: News: Golf News Daily - Substack: /episode/index/show/bettergolfacademy/id/35863205

Learning Not To Dwell 03/18/2025

Learning Not To Dwell What do Roger Federer, Scottie Scheffler, and Rory McIlroy all have in common? It’s not just their incredible talent or their trophies—it’s their ability to bounce back. In this episode, we dive deep into the art of resilience, exploring how the greatest athletes in the world turn setbacks into comebacks. Did you know that even Federer, one of the most dominant tennis players of all time, only won 54% of the points he played? Or that Scottie Scheffler, the current world number one in golf, has the highest bounce back rate on the PGA Tour at 33.33%? These stats aren’t just numbers—they’re proof that mistakes are inevitable, but how you respond is what makes you a champion. Links Resilience Building Drills: Website: Instagram: @bettergolfacademy Youtube: TikTok: Contact Me: /episode/index/show/bettergolfacademy/id/35742420

Overcoming Limiting Beliefs 03/11/2025

Overcoming Limiting Beliefs Are your own thoughts holding you back from playing your best golf? You’ve had an amazing front nine, but as you step onto the 10th tee, doubt creeps in. Can I really keep this up? That little voice in your head starts calculating the odds, and before you know it, you’re playing defensively—tightening up, second-guessing, and watching your game slip away. In this episode, we’re breaking down how limiting beliefs sabotage your game and, more importantly, how to flip the script so you can stay in the zone. You’ll learn practical mental shifts, real-life golf stories, and three action steps to build unshakable confidence. If you’ve ever felt like you were your own worst enemy on the course, this episode is for you. Let’s break free from those mental chains and play the golf you’re truly capable of! Links Three Mental Game Drills: Website: Instagram: @bettergolfacademy Youtube: TikTok: Contact Me: /episode/index/show/bettergolfacademy/id/35629820

Elite Golfers Do This Before Every Shot 03/04/2025

Elite Golfers Do This Before Every Shot Imagine standing over the ball, completely calm, fully committed, and ready to execute the perfect shot. No second-guessing, no tension—just confidence. That’s the power of a great pre-shot routine. In this episode, we’re breaking down why every golfer—whether a weekend warrior or a tour pro—needs a solid routine to eliminate doubt, stay consistent under pressure, and reinforce confidence. You’ll learn how the best players in the world use their routines to gain an edge, how to create your own, and why tweaking it for different shots can completely transform your game. If you’re tired of letting nerves, bad decisions, or overthinking ruin your rounds, this episode is your game-changer. Tune in and start playing with more control, confidence, and consistency! Links Three Preshot Routine Drills: Website: Instagram: @bettergolfacademy Youtube: TikTok: Contact Me: More Links: /episode/index/show/bettergolfacademy/id/35525160

Stop Wasting Strokes 02/18/2025

Stop Wasting Strokes Most golfers focus on their driver and irons, but the real secret to lower scores is your short game. In this episode, we’re diving into three essential chip shots that every golfer needs to master: Chip and Run – The high-percentage shot for consistency and control Backspin Shot – The one-hop stop that gives you precision around the greens Lob Shot – The high, soft-landing shot for tricky pin positions We’ll break down when and why to use each shot, how they can shave strokes off your game, and why improving your chipping might be the fastest way to start shooting lower scores. If you’re tired of missing up-and-down opportunities, this episode is for you. Llet’s get your short game dialed in! Links: Get your 3 Drills: Learn the 3 Types of Chips: Website: Instagram: @bettergolfacademy Youtube: TikTok: Contact Me: /episode/index/show/bettergolfacademy/id/35325360

What Gets Measured Gets Mastered 02/11/2025

What Gets Measured Gets Mastered In this episode, we dive into the power of tracking your golf rounds and why what isn’t measured doesn’t exist in golf. If you’ve been stuck at the same handicap, it’s time to rethink your approach. We break down the key stats you should be tracking—like fairways hit, greens in regulation, and putts per round—and how this data can reveal game-changing insights. Stop guessing what’s holding you back and start making smarter practice decisions. We’ll also discuss how setting clear, measurable goals can transform your improvement process. Whether you're a weekend golfer or striving for competitive play, this episode will give you the tools to take your game to the next level! Links: Find out how I log my stats: Website: Instagram: @bettergolfacademy Youtube: TikTok: Contact Me: /episode/index/show/bettergolfacademy/id/35242990

Mastering the Subconscious Mind in Golf 02/04/2025

Mastering the Subconscious Mind in Golf In this episode, we dive into the transformative power of trusting your subconscious mind to improve your golf game. When you let go of overthinking and self-doubt, you allow your body to perform the skills you’ve practiced effortlessly. We’ll explore why trusting your instincts leads to smoother swings, better focus, and more confidence on the course—whether you’re facing a crucial putt or teeing off under pressure. But trusting your subconscious isn’t always easy. We’ll break down why it’s so hard to let go of control and share practical strategies to build that trust, from visualization and pre-shot routines to staying present and embracing the process. Whether you’re a weekend warrior or a seasoned pro, this episode will give you the tools to unlock your mental game and play with more freedom, consistency, and joy. Whether you’re battling overthinking or looking to build unshakable confidence, this episode will give you the tools and insights to take your mental game to the next level. Instagram: @bettergolfacademy Youtube: TikTok: Contact MeSe: /episode/index/show/bettergolfacademy/id/35150575

Your Identity will Be Your Breakthrough 01/28/2025

Your Identity will Be Your Breakthrough In this episode of Better Golf Academy, we dive into the powerful connection between your self-image and your performance on the golf course. We explore how your identity shapes your actions, sets your limits, and ultimately determines your success. You'll learn why aligning your conscious mind, subconscious mind, and self-image is crucial for breaking through to the next level of your game. We discuss practical strategies inspired by Lanny Bassham’s With Winning in Mind, including how to redefine your self-image, harness the power of visualization, and build a mindset that thrives under pressure. Whether you’re a casual player or a competitive golfer, this episode will show you how your mental blueprint can unlock your full potential. Instagram: @bettergolfacademy Youtube: TikTok: Contact Me: /episode/index/show/bettergolfacademy/id/35050655

The Secret to Clutch Success 01/21/2025

The Secret to Clutch Success In this episode of the Better Golf Academy Podcast, we explore the mental strategies behind those jaw-dropping, game-winning moments in sports. From Jon Rahm’s unbelievable 66-foot playoff putt at the 2020 BMW Championship to Derek Fisher’s iconic 0.4-second buzzer-beater in the 2004 NBA playoffs, we break down how athletes deliver under the highest pressure. Drawing insights from Lanny Bassham’s book With Winning in Mind, we discuss three transformative strategies to help you stay calm and execute when it matters most: focusing on the process over the outcome, mastering mental rehearsal, and controlling self-talk. Host Hanju Lee shares his personal journey of applying these principles to finally pass the grueling PAT exam, proving that the right mindset can turn impossible moments into personal triumphs. If you’re ready to improve your mental game and learn how to create your own “miracle shots,” this episode is for you. /episode/index/show/bettergolfacademy/id/34946335

Focus Secrets 03/13/2020

Focus Secrets In this episode of the Better Golf Academy, I help you simplify your mental load by showing you how to FOCUS on the external, not on the internal. Find out what that means. /episode/index/show/bettergolfacademy/id/13534295

How to Gain Confidence 02/14/2020

How to Gain Confidence In this episode of the Better Golf Academy, I help you understand the psychology behind confidence and go over the ways to gain it and implement it into our game. /episode/index/show/bettergolfacademy/id/13147187

Preparing Beginners to Play their First Round 01/17/2020

Preparing Beginners to Play their First Round In this episode of the Better Golf Academy, I help prepare those that are thinking about playing golf this year to figure out what to work on to be ready to tee it up for the first time and also go over proper etiquette to make your first round a huge success. /episode/index/show/bettergolfacademy/id/12773849

What is Mindfulness? 12/05/2019

What is Mindfulness? In this episode of the Better Golf Academy, I discuss why it is so important in golf to be in the moment. I truly believe in order to conquer this game to play our best, we have to control our thoughts. Mindfulness is a mental state that can be achieved. /episode/index/show/bettergolfacademy/id/12296270

Three Fundamental Questions Answered 11/14/2019

Three Fundamental Questions Answered In this episode of the Better Golf Academy, I discuss the science of golf. Why? Because I believe if you understand it, it will give you a deeper insight to help you work on and improving the areas you have the control to change. /episode/index/show/bettergolfacademy/id/12035582

How to Get Motivated 10/31/2019

How to Get Motivated In this episode of the Better Golf Academy, I discuss how the motivation works and why after a certain point, or when it gets too hard, or when we start losing steam, drive, and motivation...we slowly fade out and even quit. But what keeps us motivated? /episode/index/show/bettergolfacademy/id/11862548

How to Play the Par 3s Better 10/17/2019

How to Play the Par 3s Better In this episode of the Better Golf Academy, I discuss the insight of the par 3s and the ways to help you avoid your blow ups. It’s about approaching the hole with some strategic mindset and figuring out what important facts to look for... /episode/index/show/bettergolfacademy/id/11687360

Managing Your Expectations 10/10/2019

Managing Your Expectations In this episode of the Better Golf Academy, we find out through research that we are terrible predictors of our own happiness after the round. And the key factor in our growth and the enjoyment of the game is all wrapped around expectations. /episode/index/show/bettergolfacademy/id/11585942

Should I Walk or Should I Ride? 10/02/2019

Should I Walk or Should I Ride? In this episode of the Better Golf Academy, I discuss the benefits of walking vs. riding. But more importantly, I address the philosophy called "The Aggregation of Marginal Gains" which is the idea of searching for a tiny margin of improvement in everything that we do. This is truly the game changer...mind blown! /episode/index/show/bettergolfacademy/id/11485364

Secret Sauce to Awesome Practice 09/19/2019

Secret Sauce to Awesome Practice In this episode of the Better Golf Academy, I talk about the 3 elements of practice that help explain what happens in our brain when we do it correctly to maximize our potential to truly improve. I also share about how talent is something we make. /episode/index/show/bettergolfacademy/id/11318444

How to Change Your Breathing to Better Golf 09/11/2019

How to Change Your Breathing to Better Golf In this episode of the Better Golf Academy, I talk about how proper breathing can replenish something that the stress and anxiety of the current situation or the current golf shot have taken away. If done properly, it can truly prepare our body and mind to perform our best. /episode/index/show/bettergolfacademy/id/11214491

How to Dominate the Par 5s 09/04/2019

How to Dominate the Par 5s In this episode of the Better Golf Academy, I talk about how average golfers like us play the par 5s. We just want to hit the ball as far as we can on each shot. We think if we hit first 2 shots long and straight on a par 5, we are home free to a birdie. But, the truth is, those 2 longs perfect shots are hard to come by. In fact, this idea might be the reason why your score is blowing up on these Par 5s. I believe there’s a better way. /episode/index/show/bettergolfacademy/id/11120066

How Keeping Score Can Ruin Your Life 08/27/2019

How Keeping Score Can Ruin Your Life In this session of the Better Golf Academy, I talk about how most players have "Score" goals which leave them in the comfort zone and keeps them from playing their best golf. I suggest a new idea of keeping score which will change the entire paradigm! /episode/index/show/bettergolfacademy/id/11021846

Better Golf Academy: Strategy to Awesome Golf

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