Earn Your Edge: Decoding Excellence in Golf & Life

Join us as we sit down with Joe Highsmith for a conversation about the realities of building a career at the highest level of professional golf. From navigating the uncertainty of his rookie season to breaking through with a win at the Cognizant Classic, Joe shares what it takes to stay in the fight when results aren’t coming.

He walks through the stretch where he missed 9 of 11 cuts, the adjustments—both technical and mental—that helped him turn things around, and how making a cut on the number became a defining moment that he carried into a win. Joe also dives into his relationship with his caddie, Joe LaCava IV, and how that partnership supports decision-making, confidence, and performance under pressure.

We explore what he’s doing now to sustain success while sitting inside the top 35 of the FedEx Cup, including his practice structure, routines, and approach to continuous improvement.

This episode is full of practical insight on resilience, staying patient through tough stretches, and building a process that holds up when it matters most. A valuable listen for players, parents, and coaches committed to long-term development.

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Join us as we sit down with Billy Horschel for a conversation about what it really takes to earn your way at the highest level of professional golf. From early struggles on the PGA Tour—missing 18 of his first 22 cuts—to becoming an 8-time winner and FedEx Cup Champion, Billy walks through the setbacks, turning points, and standards that shaped his career.

He shares how he manages emotions on the course, builds routines that hold up under pressure, and leans on coaches and mentors to stay accountable. Billy also opens up about resilience—how he responded to one of the lowest moments of his career at the 2023 Memorial and used it as fuel for a strong comeback.

This episode is packed with honest insight on mindset, discipline, and what it looks like to compete—and improve—over the long haul. A must-listen for players, parents, and coaches serious about development.

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Join us as we sit down with Noah Goodwin for a conversation about his path through competitive golf and what it really takes to earn your way at the professional level. From junior standout (US Jr Am Champ) and top ranked college golfer to the grind of tours life on the Korn Ferry Tour and on to the PGA Tour, Noah walks through the setbacks, breakthroughs, and quiet lessons that shaped his development. He shares how he thinks about improvement, handles pressure, navigates slumps, and stays patient when results lag behind the work—offering practical insight for players, parents, and coaches chasing long-term growth.

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Join us as we sit down with Joel Dahmen for a candid and open conversation about his journey on the PGA Tour. From junior golf in Clarkston to winning in Punta Cana to becoming one of the most relatable figures in the game, Joel walks us through the highs, lows, setbacks, and breakthroughs that shaped his career. He shares what he’s learned about confidence, handling pressure, navigating tough stretches, and finding joy in competition—offering honest insight every player can learn from.

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Join us as we welcome Xander Schauffele back to Earn Your Edge!  From swing coaches to Ryder Cups and Major Championships, a lot has changed for Xander from when we last had him on in January of 2020 (Ep/056) to now. He breaks it all down, offers great insight into his pursuit of success, and what he is striving for in the future. 

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Earn Your Edge is back! To kick off our latest season, we welcome one of the best young talents in professional golf, Ludvig Åberg. From growing up in the small town of Eslöv, Sweden to starring at Texas Tech and rocketing onto the professional golf scene, Ludvig's rise has been nothing short of meteoric. He joins the show to share his journey, the challenges of turning pro, and what it’s been like finding success so quickly at the game’s highest level.

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Ryan Palmer is nearly a 20-year veteran of the PGA Tour who has won multiple times. He has seen and experienced it all.  At 44-years-old, Ryan is playing some of the best golf of his career. He shares his passion and drive to continue to get better.     

Topics:

• Origin Story: Growing up and playing golf in Amarillo, Texas
• Teachers/Trainers: Dad taught him to be a man, others taught him to be a better player
• Success a surprise? Learn to win 
• Golf Goals: Get better each, every year because there’s always room for improvement
• Time, Physical, Mental Commitment: Keep going to keep body healthy and mind fresh
• Consistency Secret: Love the game, lucky to play, practice with purpose, believe in self
• Watch and Learn: Ryan’s still a student of the game and emulates via observational skill
• One Rule: Every shot should have a beginning, and every shot should have an ending

Links and Resources:

Ryan Palmer

https://www.pgatour.com/players/player.23320.ryan-palmer.html

Sherwin Cox

https://www.amarillo.com/golf/sports-columnist/sports/2017-12-23/golf-pro-sherwin-cox-stepping-down-after-37-years-ross

Ty Cox

https://www.pgatour.com/players/player.26736.ty-cox.html

Randy Smith

http://www.golfsw.com/profiles/rsmith.htm

Steve Stricker

https://www.pgatour.com/players/player.06527.steve-stricker.html

Neil Smith

https://www.pgatour.com/players/player.22630.neil-smith.html

James Edmondson

https://www.thecaddienetwork.com/meet-the-caddie-james-edmondson/

Q School

https://www.pgatour.com/champions/tournaments/q-school.html

Altus Performance’s Primed to Perform Course

https://altusacademy.teachable.com/

Altus Performance

https://altusperformance.com/

Altus Performance on Twitter

https://twitter.com/teamaltus

Altus Performance on Instagram

https://instagram.com/altusperformance

Altus Performance on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Altus-Performance-110002632382928/

PGA Tour

https://www.pgatour.com/

Korn Ferry Tour

https://www.pgatour.com/korn-ferry-tour.html

Charles Schwab Challenge

https://www.charlesschwabchallenge.com/

Titleist

https://www.titleist.com/

Total Golf Trainer (Discount Code: Earn Your Edge)

https://totalgolftrainer.com/

A lifelong goal achieved for Carlos Ortiz when he got his first win on the PGA Tour earlier this season. He is the first Mexican-born player to win on the PGA Tour in more than 40 years. Currently, Carlos lives in Dallas and shares his story of growing up and learning to play golf in Mexico, climbing the competitive ladder and becoming one of the best young players on the PGA Tour.

Topics:

• Lorena Ochoa: Example she set as a role model - practice and work hard 
• Other Influences: Growing up with a competitive father and brother 
• Fatherly Advice: Do it the right way, don’t quit, and don’t be afraid of anything
• Recruitment Process: Why Brad Stracke wanted to coach Carlos at UNT
• Special Traits: International player able to consistently shoot low at young age 
• Mental Trick: Truth behind setting low or no expectations to alleviate burden 
• Lessons Learned: Would not change anything - losing PGA card was necessary 
• Breakthrough Win: Missing cuts, make changes to score and regain confidence

Links and Resources:

Carlos Ortiz

https://www.pgatour.com/players/player.33667.carlos-ortiz.html

Lorena Ochoa

https://www.golfdigest.com/story/that-lorena-ochoa-retired-from-golf-at-age-28-and-as-world-no-1-is-still-shocking-10-years-later

Alvaro Ortiz

https://www.pgatour.com/players/player.39262.alvaro-ortiz.html

Jordan Spieth

https://www.pgatour.com/players/player.34046.jordan-spieth.html

Brad Stracke

https://meangreensports.com/sports/mens-golf/roster/coaches/brad-stracke/485

Sebastián Muñoz

https://www.pgatour.com/players/player.48822.sebastian-munoz.html

University of North Texas

https://www.unt.edu/

Altus Performance’s Primed to Perform Course

https://altusacademy.teachable.com/

Altus Performance

https://altusperformance.com/

Altus Performance on Twitter

https://twitter.com/teamaltus

Altus Performance on Instagram

https://instagram.com/altusperformance

Altus Performance on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Altus-Performance-110002632382928/

PGA Tour

https://www.pgatour.com/

Masters Tournament

https://www.masters.com/

Korn Ferry Tour

https://www.pgatour.com/korn-ferry-tour.html

Titleist

https://www.titleist.com/

Total Golf Trainer (Discount Code: Earn Your Edge)

https://totalgolftrainer.com/

Laurie Canter started playing golf at 13 years old and went on to win the South African Amateur Championship in 2010. He saved up for the trip by working at the nine-hole course across the road from his home in Bath, England. Since then, Laurie has finished in the top 20 in nine of his last 17 starts and is not only known for his great form but for being a great guy. Laurie shares keys to his recent rise up the world golf ranks. What’s his formula for success?

Topics:

• Reflection Process: Stay grounded and size up the competition
• Bermuda Grass: Putt and chip differences between green types on golf course slopes
• Formula: Variety of shots you need to feel comfortable with hitting
• Lockdown: Opportunity to reflect and think about how to improve and play better golf
• Declutter Mindset: Take time and ownership of technical perspective
• Raising the Floor: Deal with things that affect game to build confidence, be comfortable  
• Q-School Prodigy’s Strategy: Seclusion, not pressure to qualify and keep tour card
• Mental Errors: Use shot stats to tell a story and seek help with technical performance
• Accountability: Take and use feedback correctly from those around you to improve  

Links and Resources:

Laurie Canter

https://www.europeantour.com/players/laurie-canter-37624/

European Tour

https://www.europeantour.com

Race to Dubai

https://www.europeantour.com/european-tour/rankings/race-to-dubai/

WGC

https://www.worldgolfchampionships.com/

Alan Thompson

https://www.golfindubai.com/the-journal/how-laurie-canter-went-from-challenge-tour-to-dpwtc-challenger-in-ten-months

Altus Performance’s Primed to Perform Course

https://altusacademy.teachable.com/

Altus Performance

https://altusperformance.com/

Altus Performance on Twitter

https://twitter.com/teamaltus

Altus Performance on Instagram

https://instagram.com/altusperformance

Altus Performance on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Altus-Performance-110002632382928/

Titleist

https://www.titleist.com/

Total Golf Trainer (Discount Code: Earn Your Edge)

https://totalgolftrainer.com/

When you want to become a better golfer and human being, who and where do you turn to for online instruction? Andy Proudman and Piers Ward of Me and My Golf. The two expert coaches target and support everyone from high handicappers to players at the top of the game. Andy and Piers share how stats, coaching sessions, habits, traits, and consistent patience and practice lead to success. 

Topics:

• Late to the Party: Take time to celebrate victories and appreciate accomplishments
• Inflection Point: Lockdown was Aaron Rai’s key to learn and opportunity to improve
• Superpower Strategy: Build on strengths to overcome inadequacy in short game
• Action Steps: Mixture of proximity awareness, being sensible/smart, not too aggressive
• Daily Schedule: Balance coaching duties, personal excellence, continued development
• Me and My Golf Content: Media company’s division of labor and collaboration w/ clients
• Get to the Point: On social channels, understand platform and view analytics/metrics
• Coaching Plans: Takes weeks/months and team of people from conception to going live 

Links and Resources:

Me and My Golf

https://meandmygolf.com/

Me and My Golf Coaching Plans

https://meandmygolf.com/product-category/coaching-plans/

Me and My Golf on YouTube

https://www.youtube.com/user/meandmygolf

Andy Proudman on Instagram

https://www.instagram.com/andyproudman/

Piers Ward on Instagram

https://www.instagram.com/piers_ward/

Aaron Rai

https://www.europeantour.com/players/aaron-rai-39583/

Daniel Berger

https://www.pgatour.com/players/player.40026.daniel-berger.html

Rory McIlroy

http://www.rorymcilroy.com/

Hal Sutton

https://www.pgatour.com/players/player.02170.hal-sutton.html

Altus Performance’s Primed to Perform Course

https://altusacademy.teachable.com/

Altus Performance

https://altusperformance.com/

Altus Performance on Twitter

https://twitter.com/teamaltus

Altus Performance on Instagram

https://instagram.com/altusperformance

Altus Performance on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Altus-Performance-110002632382928/

Titleist

https://www.titleist.com/

Total Golf Trainer (Discount Code: Earn Your Edge)

https://totalgolftrainer.com/