Broken Tee Society

The Broken Tee Society is the ultimate golf membership powered by a community of the world’s most passionate golfers and connected through The Golfer's Journal. The conversations heard here were recorded live in the Broken Tee society's virtual clubhouse.

Play Better Golf 06: The Mental Toolkit 10/07/2024

Play Better Golf 06: The Mental Toolkit Part six in Jon Sherman’s six-part series dedicated to helping the Broken Tee Society play better golf. Kevin Nealon's character in Happy Gilmore had it right: Harness the good energy, block out the bad. Sherman's final installment digs into mindfulness, gratitude and the importance of training your brain to focus on the task at hand. /episode/index/show/brokenteesociety/id/33363017

Play Better Golf 05: How to Practice 10/07/2024

Play Better Golf 05: How to Practice Part five in Jon Sherman’s six-part series dedicated to helping the Broken Tee Society play better golf. Say goodbye to zombie range sessions, and start taking your feels to the course. Sherman offers multiple strategies in this section, including how to use foot spray, tempo training and intentional slices(?) to get the most out of every practice session. /episode/index/show/brokenteesociety/id/33362857

Play Better Golf 04: Approach Shot Strategy 10/07/2024

Play Better Golf 04: Approach Shot Strategy Part four in Jon Sherman’s six-part series dedicated to helping the Broken Tee Society play better golf. Think you know how to think through approach shots? Think again. Sherman walks through the most important part of the game in detail, providing a handful of straightforward strategies that will result in more GIRs. /episode/index/show/brokenteesociety/id/33362632

Play Better Golf 03: Tee Shot Strategy 10/07/2024

Play Better Golf 03: Tee Shot Strategy Part three in Jon Sherman’s six-part series dedicated to helping the Broken Tee Society play better golf. How do you define a good tee shot? (If you said 300 yards center-cut, please refer back to video No. 1.) In this section, you'll reframe your definition of a successful drive, learn how to pick better targets and put yourself in position to hit more greens. /episode/index/show/brokenteesociety/id/33362507

Play Better Golf 02: The PGA Tour Fallacy 10/07/2024

Play Better Golf 02: The PGA Tour Fallacy Part two in Jon Sherman’s six-part series dedicated to helping the Broken Tee Society play better golf. Sherman says, “PGA Tour viewers are brainwashed into watching a version of golf that does not exist.” Tour-average dispersions, putting make rates, bogey percentage and more—these guys are good, but perhaps not as good as you think. /episode/index/show/brokenteesociety/id/33362452

Play Better Golf 01: Managing Expectations 10/07/2024

Play Better Golf 01: Managing Expectations Part one in Jon Sherman's six-part series dedicated to helping the Broken Tee Society play better golf. We've all been told to lower our expectations, but Sherman's simple and brilliant “golf happiness equation” tailors this advice to each golfer. That, plus his time-tested 2/3 Rule, will have you looking at your game in a new way. /episode/index/show/brokenteesociety/id/33362247

Jon Sherman Live Q&A 09/11/2024

Jon Sherman Live Q&A Practical Golf founder Jon Sherman joins us live on Discord to answer an array of BTS members' questions related to golf strategy. In his unofficial role as the Chief Strategy Officer of the Broken Tee Society, Jon has put together a six-part, member-only video series that can be found in your My Account area, and also spoke with Casey Bannon for an upcoming TGJ podcast. In this member-exclusive recording, Jon goes deep on member-submitted questions covering everything from keeping a good round on the rails, to the optimal golf emotion level, to the hundred-plus hours he's spent coaching PGA Tour winner Mackenzie Hughes. /episode/index/show/brokenteesociety/id/33011067

Trillium Rose, Top 50 Instructor 05/08/2024

Trillium Rose, Top 50 Instructor In this immersive game-improvement discussion, Tom Coyne is joined live on Discord by Trillium Rose, Director of Instruction at Woodmont Country Club in Rockville, MD. Trillium is a top-50 teacher in America and holds a master's degree in Motor Learning from Columbia. She and Tom dissect the science behind internalizing swing changes, chat about how to overcome obstacles, and go part of the way towards solving Tom's early extension. You can follow Trillium on Instagram at /episode/index/show/brokenteesociety/id/31188387

Live from Augusta: Wednesday at The Masters 04/10/2024

Live from Augusta: Wednesday at The Masters Tom Coyne and Casey Bannon are joined by Golf Channel Latin America correspondent Fernando Garza live from the Augusta National media center. The trio digs into the experience of working at Augusta, offers an extensive inside look at Berckmans Place, discusses the way the Masters is viewed in the Latin golf community, and offers a few picks to win and observations from the ground. /episode/index/show/brokenteesociety/id/30771568

Live from Augusta: Tuesday at The Masters 04/09/2024

Live from Augusta: Tuesday at The Masters TGJ staffers Tom Coyne and Casey Bannon are joined by the PGA Tour's Sean Martin for a breakdown of the 88th Masters tournament. Topics include an inside look at breakfast in the ANGC clubhouse, an assessment of the top pairings for rounds 1 and 2, an appraisal of Tiger's practice round and tournament possibilities, and the near-mystical allure of the tournament and the golf course. /episode/index/show/brokenteesociety/id/30755313

Aaron Dill, PGA Tour Vokey Rep 03/28/2024

Aaron Dill, PGA Tour Vokey Rep Aaron Dill, Vokey's PGA Tour rep and lead Tour clubmaker and fitter, joins Tom Coyne for a deep dive into the world of wedges. This was recorded during the first round of the Players Championship, so Aaron was freshly back in California after spending the previous week at Sawgrass tuning up the tools for the best players in the world. The two chat about bounce, grind, spin profile, and wedge fittings, and Aaron answers a number of live listener questions. /episode/index/show/brokenteesociety/id/30584263

Spring Training: Jayson Nickol 03/11/2024

Spring Training: Jayson Nickol Jayson Nickol, one of the most sought-after teachers in the online instruction world, joins us for a Spring Training game-improvement discussion. Jayson is a wealth of instructional knowledge, and touches on everything from the best drills to ensure you're making clean contact at the range to how to quiet your mind before a big round. He also answers a few questions from the BTS audience. /episode/index/show/brokenteesociety/id/30321353

Club Fitting & Building with Jon Pannone 02/15/2024

Club Fitting & Building with Jon Pannone Jon Pannone is the owner, operator, and head clubfitter and builder of Spargo Golf in Providence, RI—a true expert in the world of golf clubs. He joins the show to answer a host of questions on both the fitting and building side, making this a can't-miss chat for everyone from the golfer preparing for his first fitting to the gearhead with a full club shop in his basement. /episode/index/show/brokenteesociety/id/29971353

Book Club: Golf Beneath the Surface 02/05/2024

Book Club: Golf Beneath the Surface Author and performance expert Raymond Prior joins the BTS Book Club to dig into his new book, Golf Beneath the Surface: The New Science of Golf Psychology. Raymond has worked with an incredible variety of world-class performers and athletes, including many current PGA Tour members, and his insights shed new light on a book that is in high demand in the golf world right now. Raymond, BTS Book Club czar and TGJ contributor Matt Chominski, and Robbie Vogel chat brain chemistry, mindfulness, flow state and more on this in-depth look at the science behind elite performance. /episode/index/show/brokenteesociety/id/29804098

Mind Caddie: Karl Morris on Mental Performance in Golf 01/26/2024

Mind Caddie: Karl Morris on Mental Performance in Golf We were lucky to be joined by Karl Morris, a world-renowned mental performance coach who has worked with major winners and Ryder Cup captains including Louis Oosthuizen, Darren Clarke and Paul McGinley. Along with Broken Tee Society member and golf coach Ben Hacker, Karl is also the co-founder of Mind Caddie, a mental performance app available on your mobile device of choice. Karl spent some time digging into the keys to a stable mental game, including elucidating his three pillars (Intention, Attention and Attitude), breaking down the Tiger Five scorecard, and much more. Members can explore and download the Mind Caddie app here: /episode/index/show/brokenteesociety/id/29634008

Gear Talk: Titleist Tour Rep JJ Van Wezenbeeck 01/24/2024

Gear Talk: Titleist Tour Rep JJ Van Wezenbeeck Get all your club fitting, building and gapping questions answered in this deep dive into the world of gear with JJ Van Wezenbeeck. JJ serves as Titleist's Director of Player Promotions, following the Tour week to week and building clubs to the exact specifications of Max Homa, Justin Thomas, Jordan Spieth and the rest of the Titleist stable. He digs into a typical week on the road, what kinds of edges these elite players are looking for from their clubs, the biggest shifts in the clubfitting industry, and much more. Towards the end, JJ answered a handful of questions from our live audience, all geared towards the amateur fitting experience. /episode/index/show/brokenteesociety/id/29632973

Destination Dive: Ireland 10/09/2023

Destination Dive: Ireland Tom Coyne is joined by BTS Ireland Vice Captain Paddy Lynch, along with BTS members Matt Greber and Dean Faustman, for a comprehensive breakdown of Ireland golf. Matt and Dean recently returned from a three-week boondoggle to nearly every links of note in the Emerald Isle, and Paddy's 20+ years of membership at Lahinch make him one of the rare BTS members to eclipse TC in Ireland knowledge. To enter the lottery for our 2024 trip to Ireland, head to /episode/index/show/brokenteesociety/id/28267247

Introducing 'Mind Game'—a New TGJ Podcast 08/22/2023

Introducing 'Mind Game'—a New TGJ Podcast TGJ Assistant Editor Casey Bannon joins us to introduce Mind Game, the new Index Experiment-adjacent podcast series dropping August 23rd in the TGJ Podcast feed. Casey illuminates his discussions with professional athletes, military decisionmakers, and high-level academics, and how those conversations can apply to our golf life. /episode/index/show/brokenteesociety/id/27764502

Better Together 07/24/2023

Better Together Join Brynn Walker, Mike & Eli from Chasing Scratch, and Tom Coyne for a mid-year Index Experiment check-in. With discussions on everything from goal setting to mental toughness to in-round self-talk, this wide-ranging discussion serves as a moment to reflect on the journey so far, and recommit to getting better throughout the end of this year and beyond. Plus, hear from a few BTS members on their goals and Index Experiment journeys at the end of the chat. To read our mid-year review digital feature, head here: https://www.golfersjournal.com/editorial/the-index-experiment-a-mid-year-review/ /episode/index/show/brokenteesociety/id/27551031

Potter's Putting: Live from Liverpool (Full) 07/19/2023

Potter's Putting: Live from Liverpool (Full) World-renowned putting guru Marcus Potter () joins us live from his hotel room in Liverpool, where he's helping Lee Hodges prepare for the 151st Open Championship. Marcus dishes on what he expects to see at Hoylake, offers takes on everyone from Scottie to Brooks to Hideki, and serves up a variety of drills and tips for all of our Index Experimenters in the audience. (Note: The initial episode cut off halfway. This is the full version.) /episode/index/show/brokenteesociety/id/27505119

A Practical Golf Q&A 06/02/2023

A Practical Golf Q&A Armed with a BTS-exclusive discount code, Jon Sherman from Practical Golf joined us to answer our burning strategy questions. We spoke about half-wedges, carry numbers, mats vs grass and much more. Plus, Jon broke down his new Four Foundations of Golf video series, and offered a 25% off discount code for all BTS members. Take advantage of that by visiting and entering code BROKENTEE at checkout. /episode/index/show/brokenteesociety/id/27026166

Behind the Scenes: No. 24 05/26/2023

Behind the Scenes: No. 24 Join Tom Coyne, Charlie Warzel, TGJ editorial staff and contributors for a deep dive into the new issue. We talk cover photos, mid-am qualifiers, hip-hop, Seattle, public golf, private-label bourbon, Broken Tee Society hospitality and much more. /episode/index/show/brokenteesociety/id/26962149

Nutrition and Hydration with Dr. David Dunne 05/23/2023

Nutrition and Hydration with Dr. David Dunne David Dunne is a performance nutritionist for the European Tour and the European Ryder Cup team. He joined us to break down what good nutrition and hydration can do for your golf game, and illuminate a few easy ways you can keep yourself fueled up and steady throughout those long weekend rounds. He also sent over a number of easy, healthy recipes for energy bars and snacks that we have added to our Index Experiment member hub here: https://sites.google.com/golfersjournal.com/index-experiment-hub/home/health-and-fitness/nutrition /episode/index/show/brokenteesociety/id/26926287

Greg Chalmers on Reading Greens, Making Putts, Tour Life and More 05/18/2023

Greg Chalmers on Reading Greens, Making Putts, Tour Life and More PGA Tour winner Greg Chalmers joined us on Discord for a wide-ranging chat about his life, career, and uncanny knack for getting the ball in the hole. Greg sheds light on the brutally difficult qualification process for Champions Tour play, shares some stories from his career, and takes a deep dive into green reading and speed control for all of our Index Experiment participants. /episode/index/show/brokenteesociety/id/26856144

Meditation, Breathwork, and Finding Your Golfing Center 05/10/2023

Meditation, Breathwork, and Finding Your Golfing Center BTS Southwest Vice Captain Eric Moats and his wife Kate join us for a stress-alleviating dip into the world of breathwork and meditation. Both Kate and Eric teach yoga and meditation techniques, and Kate recently launched a Breathwork startup called , but don't get the wrong idea. They are both golfers, and this discussion is chock full of easy, actionable tips on clearing your mind and loosening your body before and during a round. /episode/index/show/brokenteesociety/id/26802906

Talking Pressure with Brynn Walker, TC, Casey Bannon & Mark Warman 04/26/2023

Talking Pressure with Brynn Walker, TC, Casey Bannon & Mark Warman Epson Tour player Brynn Walker joins the elite golfers on the TGJ staff for a roundtable discussion on how to deal with pressure on the course. This one is chock full of insights and anecdotes from the top tiers of both the men's and women's game, with discussions on how to eliminate first-tee jitters, what it takes to keep a good round going and, if you're Tom Coyne, how to hold your head high after embarrassing yourself in front of a selection of golf media elites. /episode/index/show/brokenteesociety/id/26672226

Kevin Moore from Golf Blueprint 04/21/2023

Kevin Moore from Golf Blueprint UGA Mathematics professor, Golf Blueprint co-founder, and BTS member Kevin Moore joins us for an in-depth discussion about the science and philosophy behind golf practice. Golf Blueprint offers an algorithm-based approach to training, but you’ll be happy to hear that according to Kevin, goal No. 1 is to enjoy your practice. He shares some excellent insights and stories regarding block vs. random practice, pre-shot routines, mental toughness, and playing golf your own way. Jon Rahm trusts Golf Blueprint with his practice plans, and endorsements don't get much stronger than that. /episode/index/show/brokenteesociety/id/26614401

TC and Friends Live from Augusta 04/04/2023

TC and Friends Live from Augusta It's Masters week, and we're on the ground in Augusta. Join Tom Coyne, Augusta native and The Bridge head pro Jeff Warne, and professional chef/president of the Seamus Power fan club Liam Deasy for a wide-ranging live chat. Between New Zealand golf, sneaking into Augusta National, and the best way to nip a 30-yard pitch shot, nothing is off the table in this discussion. /episode/index/show/brokenteesociety/id/26443935

ANWA Preview with Gianna Clemente 03/23/2023

ANWA Preview with Gianna Clemente The No. 1 junior player in the world joins us to talk about her preparation for the Augusta National Women's Amateur. We also discuss her unconventional golf life, her streak of three straight LPGA Monday qualifiers, the surprising camaraderie present in the cutthroat world of junior golf, and the plans for her megawatt future in the game. /episode/index/show/brokenteesociety/id/26318253

Dr. Andy Goldstein on Strength, Mobility, and Your Self-Defeating Warmup 03/16/2023

Dr. Andy Goldstein on Strength, Mobility, and Your Self-Defeating Warmup Andy Goldstein owns TrainX Wellness in Lake Forest, CA. He's a chiropractor, a TPI-certified trainer, a golfer, and a Broken Tee Society member, and he joined us for a hangout to address some of the community's questions on mobility and golfing fitness. Jump in and learn why your lower back and knees hurt (and how to prevent it), the surprising way your feet affect body rotation, and how that standard warmup you're doing has been wrong for years. /episode/index/show/brokenteesociety/id/26251509

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