Driven Golf Podcast

Jim welcomes back Ryan Frazer, founder of Agora Golf, to share his insights on junior golf tournaments and navigating the increasingly competitive junior golf landscape. Jim and Ryan conduct what might be the first-ever fantasy draft of elite junior golf tournaments, analyzing key events such as theU.S. Junior Amateur,Junior Invitational at Sage Valley,Ping Invitational, andWestern Junior Championship. They discuss ranking points, tournament prestige, and how these events impact a player's recruitment and future prospects.

Andrew Lewis joins the Angle of Attack segment (this time at the start of the episode) to chat about the challenges of earning AJGA Performance Stars. Both Jim and Andrew discuss strategies and recommendations for making efficient use of tournament entries and experiences to improve chances of getting into AJGA events down the road. The segment touches on the recent "Starbitrage" blog post on DRVN.Golf

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Guest: Ryan Frazer (@agoragolf on Twitter)

Host: Jim Colton (@drivengolfanalytics)

Producer: Joseph Kay (@joseph_kay)

Music: "Rise Up, Pt 2" by DG Beat Labs (@dgbeatlab)

Jim sits down with Lawrence Donegan, golf journalist and co-founder of McKellar, a golf magazine celebrated for its thoughtful storytelling and focus on the soul of the game. They discuss the magazine’s origins, its commitment to high editorial standards, and the unique stories it brings to light in the golf world.

The conversation explores Lawrence's submission from the latest issue (No. 8) of the magazine: Fred Solomon’s legacy with his Scratch Players World Amateur Ranking, a pioneering amateur ranking system that once rivaled WAGR. Lawrence reflects on Solomon’s obsessive pursuit of perfection and lasting contributions to the amateur game.

In addition, Lawrence discusses his son Niall’s unconventional journey in junior and amateur golf, emphasizing the benefits of international competition on historic links courses in the U.K. The episode touches on the upcoming Walker Cup at Cypress Point and offers insights into GB&I team preparation, player development, and amateur golf’s broader landscape.

Order Issue 8 of McKellar here: https://www.mckellarmagazine.com/product/issue-8/

In Angle of Attack with Andrew Lewis, Andrew & Jim discuss making broad scale swing changes in the offseason, referencing recent insights shared by Rory McIlroy.

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DRVN.Golf: "WAGR Files: WAGR Whac-A-Mole (Part I: Getting Ranked)"

Guest: Lawrence Donegan (⁠Twitter: @⁠lawrencedonegan⁠; @mckellarmagazine)

Host: Jim Colton (⁠@drivengolfanalytics) & Andrew Lewis (⁠@andrewlewisgolf)

Producer: Joseph Kay (@joseph_kay)

Music: "A Perfect Golf Companion" by DG Beat Labs (⁠@dgbeatlab⁠)

Jim sits down with Coach Ryan Hybl, the head coach of the University of Oklahoma Men's Golf team and recent inductee into the Golf Coaches Association of America Hall of Fame. Coach Hybl shares his journey through junior golf as a top ranked played, playing collegiately and starting coaching at the University of Georgia and eventually coming to Norman in 2009.

We discuss how he rebuilt the Sooners' program from the ground up, eventually leading to a NCAA Championship in 2017. Coach Hybl discusses his philosophy on player development, recruiting overlooked talent, and fostering a team-first culture. He highlights stories of standout players like Max McGreevy, Quade Cummins, and Chris Gotterup, emphasizing how belief, hard work, and leadership have shaped the program's sustained excellence.

In the Opening Tee Shot, Jim is joined by Justin Bardgett from the PGA Tour Pathways to discuss the recently announced changes to the PGA Tour University and Accelerated system, further strengthening the links between high-level college golf and playing professionally.

In Angle of Attack with Andrew Lewis, Andrew discusses techniques, strategies and mindset for managing tough conditions (turf, wind and temperature) that are typical in many parts of the country during the winter months.

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DRVN.Golf: "WAGR Files: WAGR Whac-A-Mole (Part I: Getting Ranked)"

Guest: Ryan Hybl (⁠@ou_mgolf)

Host: Jim Colton (⁠@drivengolfanalytics) & Andrew Lewis (⁠@andrewlewisgolf)

Producer: Joseph Kay (@joseph_kay)

Music: "It Only Takes One" by DG Beat Labs (⁠@dgbeatlab⁠)

In this episode of the Driven Golf Podcast, Jim sits down with Mike Carroll, the creator of the Fit for Golf app, to discuss how strength training can transform golf performance. Mike shares his journey from Ireland to California, where he developed the app that provides tailored programs to help golfers of all levels improve their clubhead speed and overall physical preparation.

The episode also dives into Mike’s personal transformation, going from a 5-handicap to scratch golfer in under a year through improved driving accuracy, wedge play, and meteoric rise in swing speed through his programming and The Stack System.

In Angle of Attack, Andrew provides his view on Blades Brown's recent decision to turn professional.

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Check out Mike Carroll on Twitter at ⁠⁠@fit_for_golf⁠⁠ for more insights and training tips!

Guest: Mike Carroll (⁠Twitter: @fit_for_golf)

Host: Jim Colton ⁠(@⁠drivengolfanalytics); Andrew Lewis (@⁠⁠andrewlewisgolf)

Producer: Joseph Kay (@joseph_kay)

Music by: DG Beat Labs (⁠@dgbeatlab⁠)

In this episode of the Driven Golf Podcast, Jim sits down with Mike McGraw, the Hall of Fame coach of Baylor Men's Golf and host of the "Better Than I Found It" podcast. Coach McGraw shares stories from his legendary coaching career, including his involvement with national title teams at Oklahoma State and Alabama, as well as coaching and recruiting stars like Rickie Fowler, Charles Howell III and Wyndham Clark. He dives into the lessons learned from career setbacks, rekindling his love of coaching at Alabama, and building a successful program at Baylor.

Coach McGraw discusses what he looks for in recruits, the evolving college golf landscape, and offers advice for juniors, parents, and coaches navigating the challenges of today's game. We also explore the origins of his book and podcast, "Better Than I Found It," and his focus on servant leadership and mentorship.

In Angle of Attack with Andrew Lewis, Andrew reflects on his recent honor of being named the 2024 North Texas PGA Teacher of the Year.

The Driven Golf Podcast is brought to you by FlagBag Golf Company and StrackaLine yardage books. Use code ‘DRIVEN’ to receive 20% off your StrackaLine yardage book order or mention ‘Driven Golf’ when ordering a FlagBag golf bag to receive a free custom headcover with your order of one of their golf bags.

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Resources:

Engage with hosts and followers on the ⁠Driven Golf Podcast Group⁠ on Facebook. Subscribe to the Driven Golf Analytics YouTube channel for more content: ⁠⁠Driven Golf Analytics YouTube Channel⁠⁠.

Check out ⁠⁠Andrew Lewis's YouTube channel⁠⁠ and subscribe!

Latest article on DRVN.Golf: "Move Over FedEx Cup Points: it’s UPS (Universal Points System) Time"

Guest: Mike McGraw (⁠@baylormgolf)

Host: Jim Colton ⁠(@⁠drivengolfanalytics) & Andrew Lewis (⁠@andrewlewisgolf)

Producer: Joseph Kay (@joseph_kay)

Music by: DG Beat Labs (⁠@dgbeatlab⁠)

In this episode of the Driven Golf Podcast, Jim sits down with Shane Bacon, renowned national broadcaster, podcaster, and writer, to discuss his journey through the world of golf media and his passion for the game. They dive into Shane's multi-faceted career, from hosting the popular "Get a Grip" podcast to broadcasting the Masters and other golf events, to creating golf logos through his business, Ground Under Repair. We also discuss his involvement in sponsoring a AJGA tournament last summer in Texas.

In Angle of Attack with Andrew Lewis, Andrew & Jim discuss the ramifications of signing day and the pending roster limits on existing college players, recent commits and future recruits.

The Driven Golf Podcast is brought to you by FlagBag Golf Company and StrackaLine yardage books. Use code ‘DRIVEN’ to receive 20% off your StrackaLine yardage book order or mention ‘Driven Golf’ when ordering a FlagBag golf bag to receive a free custom headcover with your order of one of their golf bags.

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Resources:

Engage with hosts and followers on the ⁠Driven Golf Podcast Group⁠ on Facebook. Subscribe to the Driven Golf Analytics YouTube channel for more content: ⁠⁠Driven Golf Analytics YouTube Channel⁠⁠.

Check out ⁠⁠Andrew Lewis's YouTube channel⁠⁠ and subscribe!

Latest article on DRVN.Golf: "WAGR Files: WAGR Whac-A-Mole (Part III: U.S. Junior Exemption Impact)"

Shameless Plug: "Elf in the City" on YouTube

Guest: Shane Bacon (⁠@shanebacon)

Host: Jim Colton ⁠(@⁠drivengolfanalytics) & Andrew Lewis (⁠@andrewlewisgolf)

Producer: Joseph Kay (@joseph_kay)

Music by: DG Beat Labs (⁠@dgbeatlab⁠)

Join us in helping celebrate the recent class of 2025 golfers who just signed with their respective college programs. We hear from eight different mens D1 coaches to learn more about these players, what stood out and what make the coach realized they wanted that player on their roster. Our hope is this is the first of a multi-part series recognizing the 2025 golfers for their tremendous achievement despite unprecedented stresses and uncertainty in the college golf landscape.

6:51: Coach Gator Todd, University of Kentucky

16:35 Coach Nick Clinard, Auburn University

23:00 Coach Scott Limbaugh, Vanderbilt University

33:17 Coach Bruce Brockbank, BYU

41:06 Coach Jim Anderson, University of Arizona

50:55 Coach Bill Allcorn, Texas Christian University

58:57 Coach Ryan Hybl, University of Oklahoma

1:16:14 Coach Jim Reehoorn, Oregon State University

The Driven Golf Podcast is brought to you by FlagBag Golf Company and StrackaLine yardage books.

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Host: Jim Colton (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@jcolton31⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠)

Producer: Joseph Kay (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@joseph_kay⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠)

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This episode is a compilation of all the Angle of Attack segments from DGP Episodes 22 to 29. Golf coach Andrew Lewis and Jim discuss the lowest hanging fruit items for whittling down your scoring average over time. They also take on hot-button topics in junior golf such as the impact of NCAA roster limits and rise of players withdrawing in tournaments.

10:43 74 to 72: Match Play Mindset

25:12 74 to 72: Ball Control / Swing Blueprint

39:54 74 to 72: Recovery Shots / Scoring with C-Game

54:46 AoA Volume 3 Mailbag

1:08:34 72 to 70: Conviction & Discipline

1:18:05 72 to 70: Elite Course Management & Strategy

1:31:51 Impact of NCAA Roster Limits

1:45:45 The WD Epidemic

The Driven Golf Podcast is brought to you by FlagBag Golf Company and StrackaLine yardage books.

@flagbaggolf on Instagram

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://flagbaggolfco.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Mention 'Driven Golf' to receive a free custom headcover with any order of a golf bag.

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://strackaline.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Enter code 'DRIVEN' to receive 20% off your StrackaLine Yardage Books & Greens Guides.

Subscribe to the Andrew Lewis Golf YouTube channel for more content:⁠⁠ https://www.youtube.com/@alewisgolf

Resources:

Andrew Lewis Golf:⁠⁠ ⁠⁠@andrewlewisgolf⁠⁠⁠⁠ on Instagram

⁠⁠⁠⁠@drivengolfanalytics⁠⁠⁠⁠ on Instagram;⁠⁠ ⁠⁠@golfdriven⁠⁠⁠⁠ on Twitter

Host: Jim Colton (⁠⁠⁠⁠@jcolton31⁠⁠⁠⁠)

Producer: Joseph Kay (⁠⁠⁠⁠@joseph_kay⁠⁠⁠⁠)

Angle of Attack Standalone Podcast:

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Brentley Romine from Golf Channel and NBC Sports comes on to discuss the recent USGA announcement of the 16-man Walker Cup practice squad. Brentley, Joseph and Jim discuss the locks, the snubs and the long shots, and each make their bold prediction of the 10 golfers who will be representing the U.S. at Cypress Point next September.

The Driven Golf Podcast is produced by Joseph Kay.

In this episode of the Driven Golf Podcast, Jim speaks with Josh Jacobs, founder and CEO of College Golf Experience (CGX). They discuss how CGX is helping to bridge the gap between junior golfers and college coaches through its golf camps, giving players and parents critical insight into the college recruiting process.

The conversation dives into CGX’s unique camp structure, including seminars on college golf and recruiting, hands-on practice sessions, and on-course engagement with coaches. Jacobs shares the importance of these camps in providing juniors and their families with a roadmap for success, whether they aim to play at a D1 powerhouse or find their fit at the D2 or D3 level.

In Angle of Attack with Andrew Lewis, Andrew & Jim take on a growing epidemic in the junior golf world: WD's at golf tournaments. Hopefully this AoA episode will serve as public service announcement to junior players and parents.

The Driven Golf Podcast is brought to you by FlagBag Golf Company and StrackaLine yardage books. Use code ‘DRIVEN’ to receive 20% off your StrackaLine yardage book order or mention ‘Driven Golf’ when ordering a FlagBag golf bag to receive a free custom headcover with your order of one of their golf bags.

⁠⁠@flagbaggolf⁠⁠ on Instagram

FlagBag Golf: ⁠⁠https://flagbaggolfco.com/⁠⁠

StrackaLine: ⁠⁠https://www.strackaline.com⁠⁠

Resources:

Engage with hosts and followers on the ⁠Driven Golf Podcast Group⁠ on Facebook. Subscribe to the Driven Golf Analytics YouTube channel for more content: ⁠⁠Driven Golf Analytics YouTube Channel⁠⁠.

Check out ⁠⁠Andrew Lewis's YouTube channel⁠⁠ and subscribe!

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Shameless Plug: "Franklin: The Musical" on Spotify