Episodes

  • 093: Scott Fawcett – Proving DECADE Right
    Oct 11 2024

    In this episode, we are joined by Scott Fawcett. Scott (@decade_golf) is a course management expert who helps players get the most out of their games.

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    Hosted by: Cooper Collins (@coopercollins99) and Daniel Hamrin (@DanielHamrin)

    Sponsored by: https://puttviewbooks.com/

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    (01:10) - Puttview Books first tee shot

    (02:11) - playing competitive golf again

    (09:33) - playing on varying conditions

    (14:42) - playing well with gm_golf

    (22:11) - folly of working both ways with driver

    (35:05) - the theoretical limit of speed

    (43:07) - the difficulty of supporting speed

    (56:19) - being in the zone

    (01:05:32) - working ball both ways with irons

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    1 hr and 13 mins
  • 092: Maxwell Moldovan – From PGA Tour U to the PGA Tour Americas
    Sep 13 2024

    In this episode, we are joined by Maxwell Moldovan. Maxwell (@MoldovanMaxwell) is a golfer on PGA Tour Americas and former college golfer at Ohio State.

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    Hosted by: Cooper Collins (@coopercollins99) and Daniel Hamrin (@DanielHamrin)

    Sponsored by: https://puttviewbooks.com/

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    (01:10) - Puttview Books first tee shot

    (03:08) - from college to PGA Tour Americas

    (06:13) - traveling full-time

    (11:59) - origin of swing mechanics

    (15:11) - going to Ohio State

    (21:16) - swing speed

    (31:07) – planning a professional schedule

    (36:41) - playing in the US Open

    (44:32) - using launch monitors

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    52 mins
  • 091: Mike Carroll – Getting Stronger and Hitting the Ball Longer
    Jun 21 2024

    In this episode, we are joined by Mike Carroll. Mike (@Fit_For_Golf) is a strength and conditioning coach and creator of Fit For Golf.

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    Hosted by: Cooper Collins (@coopercollins99) and Daniel Hamrin (@DanielHamrin)

    Sponsored by: https://puttviewbooks.com/

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    (01:10) - Puttview Books first tee shot

    (04:20) - working with PGA Tour players

    (08:23) - workout schedule

    (14:08) - trained vs. untrained

    (21:39) - benefits of speed training

    (27:53) - Rory’s and Bryson’s speed

    (35:34) - how to get more speed

    (43:41) - swing sequencing and Dr. Kwon

    (53:34) - workout programming

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    1 hr and 9 mins
  • 090: J.M. Butler – Winning a National Championship
    Jun 17 2024

    In this episode, we are joined by J.M. Butler. J.M. (@jm.butler) is a professional golfer who won the 2024 NCAA Team Championship with the Auburn Tigers.

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    Hosted by: Cooper Collins (@coopercollins99) and Daniel Hamrin (@DanielHamrin)

    Sponsored by: https://puttviewbooks.com/

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    (01:10) - Puttview Books first tee shot

    (03:16) - National Championship schedule

    (05:06) - National Championship setup

    (09:01) - setting goals

    (14:03) - matches against Neal Shipley

    (17:19) - championship match

    (20:54) - Auburn’s preparation

    (26:41) - plans for improvement

    (30:34) - favorite memories

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    36 mins
  • 089: Ryan Crysler – Getting Players Great at The Floridian
    Jun 7 2024

    In this episode, we are joined by Ryan Crysler. Ryan (@ryancrysler) is a senior instructor at the Butch Harmon Floridian.

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    Hosted by: Cooper Collins (@coopercollins99) and Daniel Hamrin (@DanielHamrin)

    Sponsored by: https://puttviewbooks.com/

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    (01:10) - Puttview Books first tee shot

    (06:27) - group structure at The Floridian

    (12:32) - learning from Butch

    (16:27) - time at SMU

    (25:28) - identifying patterns

    (34:35) - getting into golf instruction

    (41:00) - preparation vs. swing

    (46:32) - expectation management

    (52:54) – analyzing performance

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    58 mins
  • 088: Roberto Castro – What it Takes to be on the PGA Tour
    May 19 2024

    In this episode, we are joined by Roberto Castro. Roberto (@cicioCASTRO) currently works a job in consulting, but previously played on the PGA Tour, making 115/192 cuts with 12 Top-10 finishes.

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    Hosted by: Cooper Collins (@coopercollins99) and Daniel Hamrin (@DanielHamrin)

    Sponsored by: https://puttviewbooks.com/

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    (01:40) - Puttview Books first tee shot

    (04:33) - amping up game for the Tour

    (09:07) - retiring from the Tour

    (16:27) - time at Georgia Tech

    (24:28) - getting status on PGA Tour

    (32:10) - swing changes and improvements

    (38:04) - workout routine when playing

    (45:09) - strokes gained

    (51:58) - what stats you should look at

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    56 mins
  • 087: Mike Finney – Translating Physics for Better Scores
    May 10 2024

    In this episode, we are joined by Mike Finney. Mike (@mfinneygolf) is the Director of Golf at the University of Louisville Golf Club. Mike had a successful career as a college golfer at LSU before turning pro and eventually turning to golf instruction.

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    Hosted by: Cooper Collins (@coopercollins99) and Daniel Hamrin (@DanielHamrin)

    Sponsored by: https://puttviewbooks.com/

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    (01:09) - Puttview Books first tee shot

    (03:10) - golf instruction

    (07:09) - biomechanics

    (16:27) - using hands to square face

    (26:34) - the effect of backswing on rotation

    (37:29) - playing in tournaments

    (53:38) - videoing swing

    (01:00:09) - preferred grip orientation

    (01:07:10) - steep vs. shallow short game

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    1 hr and 18 mins
  • 086: Chris Broadie – The Geniuses at PING
    May 3 2024

    In this episode, we are joined by Chris Broadie. Chris (@chrisbroadie) is the Head of Fitting Science at PING. Prior to that, Chris graduated from Cornell with a degree in math. Chris is the lead data scientist behind PING ‘s innovative fitting applications: Ballnamic, Webfit, and the My Game Insights platform.

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    Hosted by: Cooper Collins (@coopercollins99) and Daniel Hamrin (@DanielHamrin)

    Sponsored by: https://puttviewbooks.com/

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    (01:09) - Puttview Books first tee shot

    (02:31) - current role at PING

    (12:37) - smart fitting

    (20:10) - Bryson's irons

    (29:32) - the genesis of Ballnamic

    (35:49) - the effects of different golf balls

    (40:18) - why similar balls have different flyer characteristics

    (48:21) - swing speed improvement

    (56:33) - background at PING

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    1 hr and 3 mins