Golf 360

Blake Austin (T: @RAKEwBLAKE, IG: @usaprimebaseball, FB: @usaprimebase) is one of the most sought after hitting coaches in baseball. He's often referred to as 'the mad scientist' because of his willingness to go outside the box and into other fields, such as golf, to learn more about swing mechanics. His ability to do so may have rubbed some traditionalists the wrong way but it has allowed his clients to achieve levels no one thought possible.

Blake is also a golf fanatic and has been applying his knowledge of the baseball swing to golf. Along that journey he has identified many similarities, as well as differences, and believes coaches from both sports would benefit greatly from consulting with one another. Blake has mastered blending the 'old school' ideas with modern technology and has helped many improve their game and reach the next level. If you're interested in learning more about Blake and what he does you can visit him at his facility, just outside of Atlanta, Georgia at USA Prime Baseball.

Dr. Will Wu (IG: @drwillwu) is a Professor of Motor Control and Learning at Cal State University - Long Beach. He has been helping golfers of all skill levels to better understand and implement what they need to so they can improve quickly and better. He is not a swing coach but works with you and your coach to determine what is missing so your growth and development as a golfer continue on an upward trend. In addition to his duties as a faculty member, Dr. Will is also the Founder of Skill City, an Associate Editor of Motor Learning for the International Journal of Golf Science and Research Quarterly Exercise & Sport, and the Director of the Center for Sport Training and Research. Last but certainly not least, he is a consultant to many top-level golf coaches and players.

You can follow Dr. Wu's work through many of his lectures (on YouTube) or other podcasts. But the best way to learn more about him and his work is through his golf curriculum 'Skilled Coaching Alliance' in unison with Coach/Teacher John Dunigan.

Luke Kerr-Dineen (T: @LukeKerrDineen, IG: @lkerrdineen, FB: @LKDGolf) is the Content Editor for GOLF Magazine and GOLF.com (T: GOLF_com, IG: @golf_com, FB: @golf). An accomplished player in his younger days he soon realized the professional game wasn't his calling which led him down the path of journalism. This allowed him to scratch his curiosity itch and once he combined his writing skill with his golf knowledge he hasn't looked back.

Luke creates content, meaning he writes articles on topics such as coaching, equipment, and training golfers and gets to talk to the best players in the world, their coaches, equipment companies and trainers on a regular basis. Along the way he probably gets a tip or two about his own game and gets to play with new equipment before anyone else even hears about it. Be sure to check out his articles at GOLF.com and definitely check out a show he was instrumental in putting together called 'Pro's Teaching Joe's' where professional golfers from all tours teach average Joe's (usually GOLF.com staff) how to improve their game.

Dr. Richard Guyer is a pioneer in disc replacement surgery that has helped thousands of people, from professional athletes (pro golfers included) to everyday Joe's get out of pain and resume an active life. He performed one of the first disc replacements in the United States in 2000 and has been doing them ever since. Dr. Guyer is a caregiver in the truest sense of the word and that is clear in his 'Family Test' mantra that guides him in his decision-making process.

One of the original founders of the Texas Back Institute (and a past President), Dr. Guyer is also the Director of the Texas Back Institute Spine Fellowship Program, as well as the Founder and Chairman of the Board of the TBI Research Foundation. In addition to these responsibilities he still performs disc replacement surgeries, lectures around the world, and has written numerous articles. In fact, one of his latest articles, which he co-published with numerous others (including former podcast guest Dan Hellman) was the number one downloaded article in 2021 in the 'Sage Journals - Global Spinal Journal titled 'Is Golf a Contact Sport? Protection of the Spine and Return to Play After Lumbar Surgery'.

If you would like to make an appointment for a consult or visit with Dr. Guyer you can do so HERE

For a complete list of Dr. Guyer's published articles CLICK HERE

Dr. Thomas P. Seager (IG: @seagertp T: @seagertp ) is currently an Associate Professor in the School of Sustainable Engineering & the Built Environment at Arizona State University in Tempe AZ and he is also the CEO of Morozkoforge (IG: @Morozkoforge, FB: @Morozkoforge T: @Morozkoforge). Dr. Seager is not your typical professor that relies on the information he is given. His teaching and research is focused on a new approach called Self-Actual Engineering, which is about designing our infrastructure, our relationships, and our lives to reach our fullest human potential.

In this episode we discuss the life altering experience that led him down a path in search of better health and a happier life, what he has learned along the way, and how he got into cold exposure, i.e., ice baths. During that journey he and his business partners (Jason Stauffer and Adrienne Jezick) started Morozkoforge, the finest ice baths in the world (used by biohacking genius Ben Greenfield and podcast superstar Joe Rogan). Dr. Seager gives a ton of information such as Why cold exposure is important, The challenges of getting started with cold exposure and how to work around that, and What sets Morozkoforge head and shoulders above the rest.

In the truest sense of helping others Dr. Seager provides his writings to anyone wanting to learn more where he writes from his engineering expertise in resilience, finance, and his personal experiences as a father, a scientist, a writer, a journalist, an artist, and an entrepreneur. This information is provided for free at any of the following:

Morozkoforge Journal www.seagertp.substack.com www.medium.com

Jeff Champion (FB: @jeffchampion IG: @jeffchampion28 ) is an Alabama golf legend who has spent more than 35 years in and around the golf industry. After playing the professional 9 ball pool tour in his younger days, he was introduced to golf and immediately fell in love with it. In a short period of time, he became exceptionally good, began playing for money and took his shot at fame and fortune on the PGA Tour. In this show we talk about that journey, and he tells some of the best and funniest stories from his favorite year of playing professional golf.

Jeff Pelizzaro (IG: @18Strong_ , FB: @18strong) is the co-founder of 18STRONG one of the best training platforms in golf. The 18STRONG podcast is also one of the best podcasts in the game. Jeff and his cousin, Ryan McMullen – also a co-founder, have partnered with the sole purpose of helping golfers play better golf, enjoy doing so and just as important…doing it pain free.

With a background in physical therapy and a passion for sports, Jeff never thought he would end up in the golf industry, but we never know where life is going to take us. He feels fortunate to spend time in and around a game he loves so much and help many others do the same. His desire to continue learning from experts around the globe, and from various fields, gives him an education and perspective that has allowed him to help all his clients and will continue doing so for years to come.

Dondi Wall has lived in and around the Lowcountry of South Carolina his entire life. He grew up in Ridgeland, SC and as an avid hunter and fisherman never cared much for golf. But that all changed once he moved to Hilton Head Island in the early 1980's. Once introduced to the game by a few friends he was hooked. In today's show he talks about the culture of the area in the early days of the island, why meeting and talking to people is so important as a life skill, and sheds light on some of the history of golf on Hilton Head Island. He also touches on the different cultures each community in the area has and why selecting the right one is so important. After listening to him there won't be any question why he is one of the most beloved people in the Lowcountry and anytime you mention his name around this area the first thing people do is smile.

Dr. Michael Hollis is a board-certified, licensed, Naturopathic doctor that specializes in preventative medicine with a focus on optimal health and longevity. He has an extensive background in athletics, as well as metabolic balancing and has been helping athletes (and the general population) be healthier and play better for many years. Dr. Hollis believes everyone is different and therefore the best way to determine what and how they should eat, and drink depends on their metabolic profile. There is no magic diet, or one size fits all approach when it comes to your golf game or your health and Dr. Hollis is someone that can help you determine what is best for you, your life, and your game.

Dr. K. Craig Boatright is one of the best and most respected orthopedic spine surgeons in the country. He currently practices medicine in and around the Lowcountry of South Carolina (Hilton Head Island, Bluffton, and Beaufort) where he has resided since 2008. Dr. Boatright has helped many a golfer return to playing golf, and enjoying life, without having to have surgery. In fact, he only uses surgical means as a last resort.

Why should you listen? Not only is he one of the smartest people you will ever meet, but his resume is also second to none; Emory University – Magna Cum Laude, Oxford University – Rhodes Scholar, Harvard University Medical School, University of Washington – Residency, Emory University – Fellowship. Once you listen to him you will have a great understanding, tremendous amount of respect and know why he is one of the most revered and sought after orthopedic spinal surgeons in the country.