Golf Beneath The Surface

In this episode, Raymond and Chase dive into what it actually means to be mentally prepared to compete. They cover how outcome-based thinking shows up, what it looks like to truly pursue shots vs. avoid mistakes, and why most players don’t even realize they’re multitasking until it’s too late. Whether you're teeing it up in a major, your club championship, or just a round that matters to you—this conversation is one you'll want to come back to. 

In Part 2 of our post-Masters MEGA Q&A, we cover how often you should really take lessons, coaching juniors at different levels, and helping kids play with more freedom and less fear.

We dig into why kids glance at parents after bad shots, what that says about confidence, and why parents often need to do less.

We also tackle emotions on the course — why players like Tyrrell Hatton sometimes play better when they’re mad, and how anger can help or hurt your game.

Finally, we discuss why swing feels fade over time, how to recalibrate, and why top players can move the ball both ways on command.

Thanks as always for the great questions — keep them coming!

In episode 40 of the Golf Beneath the Surface Podcast, we kick off Part 1 of our two-part post-Masters MEGA Q&A. We start with some fun: where players actually use the bathroom at Augusta, and the ongoing (and slightly heated) debate about the famous pimento cheese sandwich.

From there, we dig into the heart of the episode — the mental game. We answer listener questions on why bad shots stick in our memory, whether it’s useful to recall great shots after a round, and how to use visualization in a way that actually helps you handle nerves and adversity on the course.

We also talk about how to process bad rounds without spiraling, why “faking confidence” through body language doesn’t work, where to put your focus over the ball, and when (or if) weekly golf lessons are actually worth it. Part 2 coming next week!

In this episode, we take a deep dive into how parenting styles can shape a young athlete’s development — and how kids respond to their parents during lessons. We unpack the power dynamic between parents and kids, the importance of autonomy, and the three core parenting styles: permissive, authoritarian, and authoritative. We also explore how to support kids who have big goals in golf (or any pursuit), what to do when motivation fades, and why the ride home is often the most pivotal moment in a junior golfer’s experience. 

In episode 38, we sit down with Mike Carroll from Fit For Golf to break down the key components of golf swing speed — mobility, strength, and power — and the best ways to train them. We explore gender differences, force production (wrist, ground, and rotation), and how tension contributes to generating speed. Mike also unpacks common myths around “stability” in golf fitness and shares insights on golf-specific vs. general athletic training — including whether golf can ever be trained as systematically as other Olympic sports. 

To learn more, visit fitforgolf.app, follow Mike on social @fit_for_golf, and check out his training app, Fit For Golf, designed specifically for golfers.

Episode 37 of the Golf Beneath the Surface podcast is a bit of a 2 parter. Part 1, the boys chat about the best ways to ‘gear up‘ for the upcoming golf season. Is it technique work? All skill and performance work? Blend of both? 

In part 2, Doc and Chase chatted about the most used word that every player seems to be searching for more of… consistency. 

Does consistency exist in golf? Are tour players more consistent than average amateurs? Or are they just better? What are the best ways to get more consistent with our physical and mental games? Enjoy!

Season 3 of the Golf Beneath the Surface is here and the topic is on Quiet Eye. Quiet Eye research has been around for a few years, made a bit more famously in Golf in the early 2000's. Dr. Raymond and Chase go through the ins and outs of what the research shows us about Quiet Eye, how it's applicable to golf and other sports, and if it's something we can use to help us improve our golf games. Enjoy!

In the final pod of 2024, the boys sat down to answer more of your questions. The topics of this pod included: mindful breathing and how/when to reset, neuro plasticity, raising discomfort during practice sessions, handling insecurities, benefits of nicotine, and handling trauma. Thanks for listening in and making 2024 an awesome year for our Pod. Please like and review if we've helped your game!

In this episode of the Golf Beneath the Surface Podcast, the boys talk about Chase's trip to caddie for one of his players at LPGA Q School. The conversation weaves through the difficulties of Q School, handling different weather conditions, dealing with the future uncertainty that comes from an event like Q School, and how to refocus or reset when dealing with the highest levels of stress, nerves, and anxiety. Enjoy!

A little change of pace for episode 33 of the podcast as Chase and Raymond sit down with a group of 4 instructors named The Codebreakers. This group of highly esteemed coaches is made up of Garrett Chaussard, Rob Failes, Mark Grace, and Sean Kennedy. All top instructors in the country, they have been helping players of all skill levels for years. They are hosting a golf retreat in South Carolina in February where Dr. Raymond will be one of the guest speakers. The pod touches on the definition of skill, how big of a role do the head and heart play into performance, and bridging the gap between the mechanical, physiological and physiological parts of the game.  

A little more about the Codebreakers: 

Codebreakers is the name that naturally came to the surface after many years of helping each other with clients. We set up a peer review system through an app, discussed possible approaches with each other’s clients, which naturally advanced into discussing theory. We were realizing the benefits of open minded discussion and thought to expand this idea by asking respected professors to come to our location and invite the top growth minded professionals to join us. So the Codebreakers brand is the precipitate of curiosity from Breaking Codes.

Go to codebreakersgolf.com for more information.