Episode 183

Justin James – The importance of speed and how to train for it, the role of fitness and improving golf performance, and the evolution of long drive and golf equipment.

Justin James (IG: @justinjamesgolf, X: @justinjamesgolf, FB: @JustinJamesGolf) is a World Long Drive Champion, Titleist Performance Institute Certified Power, Golf and Fitness Coach, Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist and Weck Method Qualified Coach. After completing a career in professional baseball with the Toronto Blue Jays minor league system in 2013, Justin went on to become the head golf coach at Trinity Baptist College in Jacksonville Florida, before launching his long drive career in 2016 and earning bronze in his first appearance at the World Long Drive Championship. Justin would win the World Title the year after, becoming world number one from 2017-2019. Justin is a world-renowned rotational power specialist, coaching with the Titleist Performance Institute, Golf Mind and Body, and has been featured in publications such as Golf Digest and The Golf Channel. 

Affiliates:

PAYNTR Golf Shoes - Payntr Golf delivers performance traction resulting from our shoe’s ability to resist, support, & enhance – allowing golfers the capacity to leverage ground forces, control movement, and maximize speed at impact. https://payntrgolf.com/golf360

The science of heat transfer. CoolMitt is a device that uses circulating cold water to cool the body through the palms of the hands, helping to rapidly reduce core body temperature and improve athletic performance. Bottom Line: you can practice and train longer with less fatigue and soreness. Visit them HERE and use discount code GOLF360-20 to receive your discount.

The Stack System is the ultimate device to use when looking to biohack your swing speed. Co-developed by ‘The Savant of Speed’ – Dr. Sasho MacKenzie, and PING engineer Marty Jertsen, it is a device that every golfer can utilize to increase their swing speed. The Stack System uses AI to ensure that your development is as efficient as possible. To order The Stack you can do so on their website at www.thestacksystem.com. Be sure to use the discount code GOLF360 to receive your special discount.

Morozkoforge isn’t just any ice bath company, they are ‘the’ ice bath company. Morozko is for people who are obsessed with having the coldest, cleanest, safest ice bath in the world.  Morozko ice baths are the clear choice for those who want a high-quality machine that allows them to focus less on equipment set-up and maintenance and more on longevity, health, and their wellness goals. Visit them at www.morozkoforge.com and use discount code GOLF360 to save $500 on your purchase of a 'Forge'

Sponsors: Get your 15% discount on your next order of JustThrive Probiotic at https://justthrivehealth.com/ (use code: GOLF360)

Looking to play one of the best golf courses in the Hilton Head Island area? Be sure to check out Old South Golf Links and have one of your best golf experiences ever https://www.oldsouthgolf.com/ 

Episode #182 Chris Broadie – The unique equipment needs of women golfers. Why is it important to get fit for your golf ball? & Does sound play a role in fitting golf clubs?

Chris Broadie (IG: @chrisbroadie, X: @chrisbroadie) is the lead data scientist behind PING ‘s innovative fitting applications; Ballnamic, Webfit, and the My Game Insights platform. In this engaging conversation Chris shares his journey from intern to key player in the world of golf technology. He discusses the intersection of engineering and aesthetics in golf club design, the importance of sound perception in golfer’s preferences, and the evolution of fitting tools that make golf more accessible. He also dives into the science of ball fitting, the impact of regulatory changes on golf performance, and the unique equipment needs of women golfers. The conversation highlights the collaborative culture at PING and the innovative approaches that drive the future of golf equipment.

Affiliates:

PAYNTR Golf Shoes - Payntr Golf delivers performance traction resulting from our shoe’s ability to resist, support, & enhance – allowing golfers the capacity to leverage ground forces, control movement, and maximize speed at impact. https://payntrgolf.com/golf360

The science of heat transfer. CoolMitt is a device that uses circulating cold water to cool the body through the palms of the hands, helping to rapidly reduce core body temperature and improve athletic performance. Bottom Line: you can practice and train longer with less fatigue and soreness. Visit them HERE and use discount code GOLF360-20 to receive your discount.

The Stack System is the ultimate device to use when looking to biohack your swing speed. Co-developed by ‘The Savant of Speed’ – Dr. Sasho MacKenzie, and PING engineer Marty Jertsen, it is a device that every golfer can utilize to increase their swing speed. The Stack System uses AI to ensure that your development is as efficient as possible. To order The Stack you can do so on their website at www.thestacksystem.com. Be sure to use the discount code GOLF360 to receive your special discount.

Morozkoforge isn’t just any ice bath company, they are ‘the’ ice bath company. Morozko is for people who are obsessed with having the coldest, cleanest, safest ice bath in the world.  Morozko ice baths are the clear choice for those who want a high-quality machine that allows them to focus less on equipment set-up and maintenance and more on longevity, health, and their wellness goals. Visit them at www.morozkoforge.com and use discount code GOLF360 to save $500 on your purchase of a 'Forge'

Sponsors: Get your 15% discount on your next order of JustThrive Probiotic at https://justthrivehealth.com/ (use code: GOLF360)

Looking to play one of the best golf courses in the Hilton Head Island area? Be sure to check out Old South Golf Links and have one of your best golf experiences ever https://www.oldsouthgolf.com/

Jon Tattersall (IG: @tattersallgolf, X: @jontattersall11) is the owner of Tattersall Golf and co-founder of Fusion ATL. He has also been a GOLF Top 100 instructor since 2007. Jon is originally from North West England and came to America in 1988. A decade later he moved to Atlanta, Georgia to open a learning center with GOLF Magazine Top instructor and ABC commentator Gary Smith. Since 2007, when he co-founded Fusion ATL, a sports performance facility designed to capture performance data and develop training protocols for ardent golfers he has had the philosophy of ‘Why guess when you can measure?’ He is an early adopter of technology and has expertise with Trackman and Foresight launch monitors, 3D from AMM, MAT, and K-Vest. Jon and his team have worked with a winner of The Open Championship and PGA Tour players that have won the Vardon Trophy and Korn Ferry POY, LPGA and European Tour winners as well as members of the Ryder Cup, President cup and Solheim Cup teams.

Affiliates:

PAYNTR Golf Shoes - Payntr Golf delivers performance traction resulting from our shoe’s ability to resist, support, & enhance – allowing golfers the capacity to leverage ground forces, control movement, and maximize speed at impact. https://payntrgolf.com/golf360

Books by Rande Somma

• Why Do We Call Them Leaders?: https://amzn.to/3VIhDI6
• Leadersh!t: https://amzn.to/3VY4zib

The Stack System is the ultimate device to use when looking to biohack your swing speed. Co-developed by ‘The Savant of Speed’ – Dr. Sasho MacKenzie, and PING engineer Marty Jertsen, it is a device that every golfer can utilize to increase their swing speed. The Stack System uses AI to ensure that your development is as efficient as possible. To order The Stack you can do so on their website at www.thestacksystem.com. Be sure to use the discount code GOLF360 to receive your special discount.

Sponsors: Get your 15% discount on your next order of JustThrive Probiotic at https://justthrivehealth.com/ (use code: GOLF360)

Looking to play one of the best golf courses in the Hilton Head Island area? Be sure to check out Old South Golf Links and have one of your best golf experiences ever https://www.oldsouthgolf.com/

Craig Gile (IG: @realcoolmitt, X: @realcoolmitt, FB: @realcoolmitt) a former Naval Aviator and executive on Wall Street, is the Founder and President of CoolMitt® -- technology derived from a discovery at Stanford University and funded for the military by DARPA.  A non-invasive solution that leverages the body’s radiators – the hairless palms of the hands and soles of the feet – CoolMitt is proven in the lab and the field to be the most effective technology in reducing core temperature. Currently being used by hundreds of professional and college athletes, as well as numerous industrial companies seeking a heat mitigation solution, CoolMitt delivers transformative benefits for athletic performance, health and wellness.

Affiliates:

PAYNTR Golf Shoes - Payntr Golf delivers performance traction resulting from our shoe’s ability to resist, support, & enhance – allowing golfers the capacity to leverage ground forces, control movement, and maximize speed at impact. https://payntrgolf.com/golf360

Books by Rande Somma

• Why Do We Call Them Leaders?: https://amzn.to/3VIhDI6
• Leadersh!t: https://amzn.to/3VY4zib

The Stack System is the ultimate device to use when looking to biohack your swing speed. Co-developed by ‘The Savant of Speed’ – Dr. Sasho MacKenzie, and PING engineer Marty Jertsen, it is a device that every golfer can utilize to increase their swing speed. The Stack System uses AI to ensure that your development is as efficient as possible. To order The Stack you can do so on their website at www.thestacksystem.com. Be sure to use the discount code GOLF360 to receive your special discount.

Sponsors: Get your 15% discount on your next order of JustThrive Probiotic at https://justthrivehealth.com/ (use code: GOLF360)

Looking to play one of the best golf courses in the Hilton Head Island area? Be sure to check out Old South Golf Links and have one of your best golf experiences ever https://www.oldsouthgolf.com/

James Hong (IG: @jameshonggolf, FB: @jameshonggolf, X: @jameshonggolf) is the owner of James Hong Golf at Harbor Links on Long Island, New York. In this conversation, James delves into the importance of adaptability, the necessity of embracing discomfort in skill development, and the value of observational learning in sports. James shares insights from his experiences as a competitive fencer and how those lessons translate into effective coaching techniques for golfers. He also discusses the importance of embracing discomfort as a sign of growth, the necessity of mastering fundamentals in golf, and the dynamics between parents and children in junior golf. The discussion provides valuable insights for coaches, parents, and young golfers alike. James also highlights the challenges of managing failure in golf and the future of young athletes in the sport.

Affiliates:

PAYNTR Golf Shoes - Payntr Golf delivers performance traction resulting from our shoe’s ability to resist, support, & enhance – allowing golfers the capacity to leverage ground forces, control movement, and maximize speed at impact. https://payntrgolf.com/golf360

Books by Rande Somma

• Why Do We Call Them Leaders?: https://amzn.to/3VIhDI6
• Leadersh!t: https://amzn.to/3VY4zib

The Stack System is the ultimate device to use when looking to biohack your swing speed. Co-developed by ‘The Savant of Speed’ – Dr. Sasho MacKenzie, and PING engineer Marty Jertsen, it is a device that every golfer can utilize to increase their swing speed. The Stack System uses AI to ensure that your development is as efficient as possible. To order The Stack you can do so on their website at www.thestacksystem.com. Be sure to use the discount code GOLF360 to receive your special discount.

Sponsors: Get your 15% discount on your next order of JustThrive Probiotic at https://justthrivehealth.com/ (use code: GOLF360)

Looking to play one of the best golf courses in the Hilton Head Island area? Be sure to check out Old South Golf Links and have one of your best golf experiences ever https://www.oldsouthgolf.com/

Susan Harp – (IG: @cruisin_with_boosan, FB: @susan.matthewsharp) is the fiancée and partner of PGA Tour Champions golfer Boo Weekley. As a former schoolteacher she knows the importance of communication, patience, and following the process, all vitally important skills for relationships and success at any level, especially for a professional golfer.

Affiliates:

PAYNTR Golf Shoes - Payntr Golf delivers performance traction resulting from our shoe’s ability to resist, support, & enhance – allowing golfers the capacity to leverage ground forces, control movement, and maximize speed at impact. https://payntrgolf.com/golf360

Books by Rande Somma

• Why Do We Call Them Leaders?: https://amzn.to/3VIhDI6
• Leadersh!t: https://amzn.to/3VY4zib

The Stack System is the ultimate device to use when looking to biohack your swing speed. Co-developed by ‘The Savant of Speed’ – Dr. Sasho MacKenzie, and PING engineer Marty Jertsen, it is a device that every golfer can utilize to increase their swing speed. The Stack System uses AI to ensure that your development is as efficient as possible. To order The Stack you can do so on their website at www.thestacksystem.com. Be sure to use the discount code GOLF360 to receive your special discount.

Sponsors: Get your 15% discount on your next order of JustThrive Probiotic at https://justthrivehealth.com/ (use code: GOLF360)

Looking to play one of the best golf courses in the Hilton Head Island area? Be sure to check out Old South Golf Links and have one of your best golf experiences ever https://www.oldsouthgolf.com/

Dennis Sales (IG: @dennissalesgolf , X: @DennisSalesGolf, FB: @dennissalesgolf ) is the owner of Dennis Sales Golf in Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas and is widely regarded as one of the top golf instructors in the nation. He is recognized for his innovative training methods, understanding of key fundamentals, and the ability to help golfers of all skill levels. Dennis has a deep passion for coaching that stems from an athletic background where he played both soccer and hockey at very high levels while developing a deep understanding of how to build athletic skills. Using that experience he integrates 3D technology and MEGSA Perfect Practice Equipment to create an amazing learning environment for anyone looking to improve. He continually advances his coaching expertise by participating in workshops, seminars, and certification programs around the country and has learned from some of the game’s best – Andy Plummer, Cheryl Anderson & Mike Bender, and Mark Sweeney.

Affiliates:

PAYNTR Golf Shoes - Payntr Golf delivers performance traction resulting from our shoe’s ability to resist, support, & enhance – allowing golfers the capacity to leverage ground forces, control movement, and maximize speed at impact. https://payntrgolf.com/golf360

Books by Rande Somma

• Why Do We Call Them Leaders?: https://amzn.to/3VIhDI6
• Leadersh!t: https://amzn.to/3VY4zib

The Stack System is the ultimate device to use when looking to biohack your swing speed. Co-developed by ‘The Savant of Speed’ – Dr. Sasho MacKenzie, and PING engineer Marty Jertsen, it is a device that every golfer can utilize to increase their swing speed. The Stack System uses AI to ensure that your development is as efficient as possible. To order The Stack you can do so on their website at www.thestacksystem.com. Be sure to use the discount code GOLF360 to receive your special discount.

Sponsors: Get your 15% discount on your next order of JustThrive Probiotic at https://justthrivehealth.com/ (use code: GOLF360)

Looking to play one of the best golf courses in the Hilton Head Island area? Be sure to check out Old South Golf Links and have one of your best golf experiences ever https://www.oldsouthgolf.com/

Geoff Mangum (IG: @geoffmangum, FB: @geoff.mangum, YT: @geoffmangum) is the world leader when it comes to all things putting. He has spent more than 35 years reading and researching anything and everything that has to do with putting. In this episode, Geoff delves into the intricacies of putting, critiquing various theories and methods, particularly the Aim Point system. He also discusses the limitations of human perception in reading slopes, the importance of instinctive learning in golf, and the effectiveness of distance control techniques. This episode also touches on the zero-torque putter phenomenon, emphasizing the need for golfers to understand the physics behind their equipment and techniques rather than relying on gimmicks.

If you would like to read Geoff’s book ‘Optimal Putting: Brain, Science, Instincts, and the Four Skills of Putting’ you can get it HERE.

Affiliates:

PAYNTR Golf Shoes - Payntr Golf delivers performance traction resulting from our shoe’s ability to resist, support, & enhance – allowing golfers the capacity to leverage ground forces, control movement, and maximize speed at impact. https://payntrgolf.com/golf360

Books by Rande Somma

• Why Do We Call Them Leaders?: https://amzn.to/3VIhDI6
• Leadersh!t: https://amzn.to/3VY4zib

The Stack System is the ultimate device to use when looking to biohack your swing speed. Co-developed by ‘The Savant of Speed’ – Dr. Sasho MacKenzie, and PING engineer Marty Jertsen, it is a device that every golfer can utilize to increase their swing speed. The Stack System uses AI to ensure that your development is as efficient as possible. To order The Stack you can do so on their website at www.thestacksystem.com. Be sure to use the discount code GOLF360 to receive your special discount.

Sponsors: Get your 15% discount on your next order of JustThrive Probiotic at https://justthrivehealth.com/ (use code: GOLF360)

Looking to play one of the best golf courses in the Hilton Head Island area? Be sure to check out Old South Golf Links and have one of your best golf experiences ever https://www.oldsouthgolf.com/

Patti Milligan – (IG: @milliganpatti, X: @pattimilligan, FB: @patti.t.milligan) PhD, RD, CNS has a Bachelor of Science in Dietetics and Consumer Sciences, Master of Science in Nutritional Biochemistry and Sports Medicine and a Doctorate in Neuroscience of Taste specializing in saliva’s impact in regeneration nutrition. As a competitive athlete, and trained nutritionist, she approaches performance in a truly integrated way. She links neuroscience of taste and eating behaviors in a novel way to bring more satiety and fun of daily eating experiences for all. She combines her experience with the natural foods industry, knowledge, commitment, and enthusiasm to impact the way people experience high-performance foods and supplements to elevate their energy, brain agility resilience, and overall performance. She is also the CEO & Founder of Renewal Kit for Travelers, a great way for anyone that travels often to reduce the side effects of jet lag, brain fog, and slow digestion from excess traveling.

To watch Dr. Milligan’s TEDx talk ‘Your Saliva is Talking to You’ - CLICK HERE

Affiliates:

PAYNTR Golf Shoes - Payntr Golf delivers performance traction resulting from our shoe’s ability to resist, support, & enhance – allowing golfers the capacity to leverage ground forces, control movement, and maximize speed at impact. https://payntrgolf.com/golf360

Books by Rande Somma

• Why Do We Call Them Leaders?: https://amzn.to/3VIhDI6
• Leadersh!t: https://amzn.to/3VY4zib

The Stack System is the ultimate device to use when looking to biohack your swing speed. Co-developed by ‘The Savant of Speed’ – Dr. Sasho MacKenzie, and PING engineer Marty Jertsen, it is a device that every golfer can utilize to increase their swing speed. The Stack System uses AI to ensure that your development is as efficient as possible. To order The Stack you can do so on their website at www.thestacksystem.com. Be sure to use the discount code GOLF360 to receive your special discount.

Sponsors: Get your 15% discount on your next order of JustThrive Probiotic at https://justthrivehealth.com/ (use code: GOLF360)

Looking to play one of the best golf courses in the Hilton Head Island area? Be sure to check out Old South Golf Links and have one of your best golf experiences ever https://www.oldsouthgolf.com/

Chris Finn – (IG: @par4success, X: @par4success, FB: @par4success) is the Founder and CEO of Par 4 Success.  Chris is a Licensed Physical Therapist, Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, Titleist Performance Institute Certified Medical Professional, Certified Precision Nutrition Coach and a Golf Digeset Top 50 Golf Fitness Professional. He has grown Par4Success from the back of his car into the Golf Performance and Direct Pay Physical Therapy industry leader. He and his team work with golfers of all abilities and ages to swing faster, play better, and hurt less. Chris personally works with players in the PGA, LPGA, Korn Ferry Tour and World Long Drive Champions.

Chris is honored to be a multiple time World Golf Fitness Summit Presenter and contributes to numerous media outlets including numerous Podcasts, PGA Tour Sirius XM Radio, The Titleist Performance Institute, Simplifaster.com, Junior Golf Magazine and GolfWRX, is published in peer reviewed Sports Health Journal, and enjoys continually challenging the status quo to improving outcomes for all active golfers.

Chris Finn – (IG: @par4success, X: @par4success, FB: @par4success) is the Founder and CEO of Par 4 Success.  Chris is a Licensed Physical Therapist, Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, Titleist Performance Institute Certified Medical Professional, Certified Precision Nutrition Coach and a Golf Digeset Top 50 Golf Fitness Professional. He has grown Par4Success from the back of his car into the Golf Performance and Direct Pay Physical Therapy industry leader. He and his team work with golfers of all abilities and ages to swing faster, play better, and hurt less. Chris personally works with players in the PGA, LPGA, Korn Ferry Tour and World Long Drive Champions.

Chris is honored to be a multiple time World Golf Fitness Summit Presenter and contributes to numerous media outlets including numerous Podcasts, PGA Tour Sirius XM Radio, The Titleist Performance Institute, Simplifaster.com, Junior Golf Magazine and GolfWRX, is published in peer reviewed Sports Health Journal, and enjoys continually challenging the status quo to improving outcomes for all active golfers.

Get your complimentary assessment at:  www.par4success.com/golf360