Golf Beneath The Surface

Episode 27 brings the boys back together with another Q & A episode. In this episode Chase and Doc answer the following questions:

Practicing to maximize performance. 

Handling bad weather / back luck with tee times (bad draws). 

How relaxation techniques don’t usually work. 

Rory at the US Open and acceptance… And much more. Enjoy! 

In Episode 26 of the Golf Beneath the Surface Podcast the boys sit down with Dr. Luke Benoit. Dr. Luke is the Director of Instruction at Interlachen Country Club in Edina MN. He has a PHD in motor learning, is an expert in Biomechanics, and is the founder of Ryp Golf; one of the biggest swing speed companies on the planet. 

The conversation starts with Dr. Luke's background and then takes a deep dive into his fascinating 7 step system to making swing changes.  If you have ever struggled making a swing change or want to start working on your swing, this episode is a must listen. Enjoy!

To learn more about Dr. Luke, go to www.lukebenoitgolf.com or rypstick.com. He is also active on instagram with the handle @dr.luke.benoit.golf

Our 25th episode of the Golf Beneath the Surface Podcast is another Q & A episode where Dr. Raymond Prior and Chase Cooper cover the following topics/questions...

1. How did Scottie play so well after getting arrested?

2. How did Xander finally get it done after being so close for so long? 

3. Nelly Korda's recent run of great play. How does she manage the expectations and the pressure? 

4. What conversations would we have with Morikawa after falling short in the last two majors?

And last but not least we answered some of your questions from our Habits series. Enjoy!

In this week's episode of The Golf Beneath the Surface Podcast, the boys are joined by the 2019 Canadian PGA Teacher of the Year, Scott Cowx. Scott is recognized worldwide as one of the top coaches in golf. His expertise in swing geometry, biomechanics, physiology, and motor skills has drawn the attention of top players and coaches. He has  developed 'Scott Cowx Certified' a certification program to help train golf instructors globally, where he has certified over 3500. 

The conversation spans from how Scott got starting in the game, his successes and struggles as a player, how he coaches tour players, to the differences between planar and non-planar swings. Enjoy!

To learn more about Scott and his coaching, please visit his Instagram page: @ScottCowxCertified

In the final episode of our 3 part Habits series, Dr. Raymond Prior and Chase Cooper discuss the final stage of habit mapping: Upgrading from the old "bad" habit to the new "good" habit. Episode 1 focused on the anatomy of a habit (trigger, behavior, reward). Episode 2 focused on the rewards, what we get from these rewards and what they feel like . In this episode, it's all about the upgrade. Can we give our brain a better option? They also discuss the three criteria needed for it to be a credible upgrade and also the 4 main options for upgrades. Enjoy!

In part 2 of our 3 part series on Habits, Dr. Raymond Prior and Chase Cooper take a closer look at the rewards we are getting from our habits. In last week's episode (habits 101), we identified what a habit actually is and discussed the differences between behaviors and habits. In this episode, we start to break down the first step in changing our habits, and that is identifying how these habits make us feel and what benefit we are getting from them (both the good and the bad). Enoy!

In episode 21 of The Golf Beneath the Surface Podcast, Dr. Raymond and Chase kick off a three-part series focusing on habits. In part 1, they discuss the differences between behaviors and habits, the anatomy of a habit (trigger, behavior, reward) and how they’re formed. Enjoy! 

It's been a minute but the boys are back for another episode of The Golf Beneath the Surface Podcast. In this episode Raymond and Chase talk through all things pre-shot routine. From the information gathering stage before the shot, executing over the golf ball, to assessing the results, no stone is left unturned in discussing what makes up a great pre-shot routine. They also discussed the ever important idea of acceptance. How it gets more and more difficult to accept all outcomes as the stakes get higher and ways we can work through those difficulties. And finally they touch on the importance of not letting our identity be too heavily tied into outcomes. Enjoy!

In Season 2, episode 3 of The Golf Beneath the Surface Podcast, Chase and Raymond take a deep dive into how to decide if it's your physical or mental skills that are limiting your performance. Are you swinging freely with stable confidence but still aren't getting the results you want? Do you hit it great on the range or at your home course by yourself but don't seem to perform as well during tournaments? The boys also discuss how to play golf courses that don't fit your eye, playing our best when we are uncomfortable, and the many layers or levels of performance. Enjoy!

You keep asking so we'll do our best to keep answering. In Season 2, episode 2 of the Golf Beneath The Surface Podcast, the boys are back for another Q and A session. In this episode Raymond and Chase talk about Personality Profile Tests, how to practice when time is limited, club fitting, sunglasses and their effect on performance, and much more. Enjoy!