Mark Blackburn - Golf Digest #1 Golf Coach in America

Welcome to Into The Teeth, the golf and lifestyle podcast hosted by Scottish PGA Professionals Scott Rose and Calum Allison.

In this special episode, Scott is joined by Mark Blackburn, bringing you expert insight, honest opinions and behind-the-scenes stories from the PGA Tour.

Whether you're a competitive golfer, club golfer, PGA Professional, golf coach or simply love following the PGA Tour, DP World Tour, LPGA Tour and amateur golf, this episode is packed with valuable discussion and entertainment.

🎙️ In this episode

• Coaching the worlds best players
• High performance coaching
• Life on the PGA Tour
• Best golf advice
• His book the Coaching Code

👤 About our guest (Guest episodes only)

Mark Blackburn is the number 1 ranked golf coach in the USA and coaches players like Justin Rose, Matt Fitzpatrick, Max Homa, Daniel Berger, Ramus Hojgaard & many more.

In this conversation we discuss their career, biggest achievements, coaching philosophy, tournament experiences and what's next.

🏌️ Why you'll enjoy this episode

If you're interested in:

• Golf coaching
• Improving your golf game
• Professional golf
• PGA Tour
• DP World Tour
• LPGA Tour
• Amateur golf
• Golf equipment
• Golf course architecture
• Scottish golf
• Behind-the-scenes stories

...then this episode is for you.

📍 About Into The Teeth

Into The Teeth is a UK golf podcast hosted by Scott Rose and Calum Allison, bringing golfers weekly conversations covering:

• PGA Tour
• DP World Tour
• LPGA Tour
• LIV Golf
• Amateur golf
• Scottish golf
• Golf coaching
• Golf equipment
• Golf fitness
• Golf psychology
• Golf travel
• Interviews with players, coaches and industry experts

New episodes are released every week.

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In Episode 21 of Into The Teeth, Scott Rose and Calum Allison catch up on everything happening in the world of golf—from the latest Scottish success stories and the AIG Women's Open to the realities of chasing a career in professional golf.

The lads discuss the challenges of competing on mini tours after the PGA tournament at Strathmore, why sustainable professional golf is becoming increasingly difficult, and what it really takes to make a living playing tournament golf.

They also debate whether nine-hole golf courses are the future of the game, sharing experiences from recent rounds and asking whether golf clubs should invest more in shorter formats to attract new players.

Elsewhere, there's reaction to the latest golf news, including:

• The AIG Women's Open
• Charley Hull's controversy
• Solheim Cup team selections
• Rory Franssen's breakthrough victory
• Scottish Amateur Championship
• Upcoming PGA Tour, DP World Tour and Scottish golf events

Away from golf, the conversation also covers holiday plans, Marbella, football and plenty of the usual Into The Teeth banter.

Whether you're a competitive golfer, club golfer, golf coach or simply love the game, Episode 20 has something for you.

🎙️ Available now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and YouTube

Episode 20 – A Star Is Born

Welcome to Into The Teeth, the golf and lifestyle podcast hosted by Scottish PGA Professionals Scott Rose and Calum Allison.

In this episode, we discuss Jackson Koivun, The Senior Open Championship, and Aimpoint Controversy , bringing you expert insight, honest opinions and behind-the-scenes stories from the world of golf.

Whether you're a competitive golfer, club golfer, PGA Professional, golf coach or simply love following the PGA Tour, DP World Tour, LPGA Tour and amateur golf, this episode is packed with valuable discussion and entertainment.

⛳ Featured Topics

This episode includes discussion on:

• The Senior Open at Gleneagles

• Jackson Koivun winng the Rocket Classic

• Ladies Scottish Open at Dundonald

• Aimpoint

🏌️ Why you'll enjoy this episode

If you're interested in:

• Golf coaching
• Improving your golf game
• Professional golf
• PGA Tour
• DP World Tour
• LPGA Tour
• Amateur golf
• Golf equipment
• Golf course architecture
• Scottish golf
• Behind-the-scenes stories

...then this episode is for you.

📍 About Into The Teeth

Into The Teeth is a UK golf podcast hosted by Scott Rose and Calum Allison, bringing golfers weekly conversations covering:

• PGA Tour
• DP World Tour
• LPGA Tour
• LIV Golf
• Amateur golf
• Scottish golf
• Golf coaching
• Golf equipment
• Golf fitness
• Golf psychology
• Golf travel
• Interviews with players, coaches and industry experts

New episodes are released every week.

🔔 Follow the podcast

Enjoyed the episode?

⭐ Follow Into The Teeth on Apple Podcasts and Spotify

⭐ Subscribe on YouTube

⭐ Leave a 5-star review

⭐ Share the episode with your golfing friends

Your support helps us grow the show and bring more great guests to the podcast.

🌍 Connect with Into The Teeth

📸 Instagram: @intotheteethpodcast

🎥 YouTube: Into The Teeth Podcast

🎧 Listen on Apple Podcasts and Spotify

From Ryan Fox lifting the Claret Jug in style to heartbreak for Cameron Young and Sam Burns, we unpack all the drama from a memorable Open Championship. We also dive into the controversies surrounding Bryson DeChambeau and Scottie Scheffler, and ask why the home favourite couldn't quite deliver when it mattered most.

#IntoTheTeeth #TheOpen #GolfPodcast #ClaretJug #GolfTalk

The conversation delves into the necessity of course changes to accommodate the modern game of golf, highlighting the adaptation of historic golf courses to the evolving nature of the sport. The discussion also explores the challenges and considerations associated with modernizing these iconic courses. The conversation covers topics such as golf course changes, the impact of weather conditions, favorite Open moments, and predictions for the Open Championship. The hosts discuss the length of par 3 holes, the influence of weather on scoring, and share their favorite moments from past Opens. They also engage in a detailed discussion about the upcoming Open Championship and their predictions for the event.

Takeaways

• Course changes to accommodate modern game
• Historic golf courses adapting to modern game Golf course changes
• Par 3 length
• Weather conditions impact
• Favorite Open moments

Chapters

• 00:00 Course Changes for the Modern Game
• 23:43 Historic Golf Courses and Modernization
• 25:23 Golf Course Changes and Par 3 Length
• 27:05 Weather Conditions Impact
• 29:11 Favorite Open Moments
• 28:49 Open Championship Predictions
• 40:35 Open Championship Discussion

The podcast conversation covers the challenges of balancing podcasting with full-time jobs and family responsibilities, getting back into golf and paddle, and an in-depth discussion of the World Handicap System (WHS). The hosts explore the positive aspects of the WHS, including its global recognition, accuracy in representing current form, and inclusivity for new and casual golfers. The conversation methodically explores the impact of the World Handicap System on game growth, the challenges of handicap manipulation, the role of general play scores in competition preparation, the influence of handicap on competitive golf, the impact of WHS on the golf season, and the debate on a two-handicap system. The discussion highlights the system's merits and flaws, the frustration caused by falsely low handicaps, and the need for competitive experience in tournament formats. It also addresses the challenges of winter handicap play and the complexity added by a two-handicap system. The conversation delves into the impact of the new handicap system on club competitions, the transition to amateur status, the WHS system's effect on the golfing community, and proposed changes to address handicap manipulation. Scott and Calum discuss the benefits of technology in tracking golf handicaps and propose a new system to address fairness in golf competitions.

Takeaways

• Balancing podcasting with full-time jobs and family responsibilities
• Positive aspects of the World Handicap System (WHS) Game growth
• Handicap manipulation
• Falsely low handicaps
• Impact on competitive golf
• General play scores
• Competition preparation
• Influence of handicap
• Competitive experience
• Winter handicap play
• Seasonal impact
• Competition vs. social handicap
• Complexity and confusion Impact of the new handicap system on club competitions
• Transition to amateur status and its reasons

Chapters

• 00:00 Life as a Golf Podcaster
• 11:24 Positive Aspects of the World Handicap System
• 18:16 The World Handicap System and Its Impact
• 23:24 Challenges of General Play Scores
• 29:24 Impact of WHS on Golf Season and Handicap Swings
• 38:45 Golf Handicap Tracking
• 47:02 WHS System and Golfing Community
• 54:37 Proposed Handicap System Change

The podcast episode begins with a casual introduction and a health update from the hosts. It then transitions into a recap of the previous episode and a discussion about the club championship. The conversation moves on to a detailed discussion on golf championships and performance, followed by a conversation about physical fitness and its impact on golf performance. The hosts then discuss the importance of supporting local PGA pros and share their thoughts on the US Open. The episode concludes with a discussion about the upcoming Open Championship and the hosts' experiences with qualifying for the championship. The conversation covered Open Qualifying results, the standard of play, controversy surrounding Phil Mickelson, upcoming golf events, and closing remarks. It included a detailed discussion of players' performance, the impact of emerging talent, and comparisons with past scandals in golf. The hosts also shared plans for future episodes and expressed excitement about attending the Scottish Open.

Takeaways

• Physical fitness plays a significant role in golf performance.
• Supporting local PGA pros is important for the growth of the sport. Insight into Open Qualifying results
• Discussion of emerging talent in golf

Chapters

• 00:00 Podcast Introduction and Health Update
• 07:12 Physical Fitness and Golf Performance
• 13:22 Supporting Local PGA Pros and US Open Discussion
• 20:53 Open Championship and Qualifying Experience
• 31:11 The Standard of Play
• 37:00 Phil Mickelson's Controversy
• 49:00 Upcoming Golf Events

Scott and Calum welcome one of Scotland's brightest golfing talents, Louise Duncan, for an in-depth conversation about her remarkable journey from amateur star to life as a professional golfer.

Louise reflects on the defining moments of her career, including competing in major championships, representing Great Britain & Ireland in the Curtis Cup, and making the transition from amateur golf to the professional ranks. She also shares what life is really like travelling on tour, the challenges of competing against the world's best players, and how women's professional golf continues to evolve.

Whether you're an aspiring golfer, golf coach, passionate fan or simply love hearing honest conversations from elite athletes, this episode provides a fascinating insight into the mindset, preparation and realities of playing professional golf.

• Louise Duncan's early golfing journey
• Her amateur career and breakthrough performances
• Competing in the AIG Women's Open
• Representing Great Britain & Ireland in the Curtis Cup
• The transition from amateur golf to professional golf
• The realities of life on tour
• Preparing for major championships
• Technical, mental and physical demands of elite golf
• The growth of women's golf
• Louise's strengths, areas she's working to improve and future ambitions

Louise offers an honest behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to reach the highest level of golf. From handling pressure in major championships to adapting to professional tour life, this conversation is packed with insights for golfers of every ability.

If you enjoy interviews with PGA Tour players, DP World Tour professionals, LPGA players, elite coaches and rising stars in golf, this episode is for you.

Into The Teeth is a golf and lifestyle podcast hosted by Scottish PGA professionals Scott Rose and Calum Allison. Every week they bring you interviews with leading golfers, coaches and personalities from across the game, alongside discussions covering the latest news from the PGA Tour, DP World Tour, LPGA Tour, LIV Golf, coaching, equipment and everything happening in the world of golf.

If you enjoyed this episode, please:

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• Leave a 5-star review to help more golfers discover the show
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New episodes released regularly featuring the biggest names in golf.

The hosts catch up on life updates, discuss the excitement of the World Cup, share their club championship preparation, explore the importance of course management in golf, and preview the US Open while discussing weekly golf betting. The conversation covers a range of topics including the comparison between The Masters and The Open, reflections on past US Opens at Shinnecock, controversies at Shinnecock, Phil Mickelson's recent controversy, predictions for the US Open, and reflections on amateur golf and club championships.

Takeaways

• Excitement for the World Cup
• Importance of course management in golf The unique challenges and controversies at Shinnecock during past US Opens
• The significance of amateur golf and the club championship experience

Chapters

• 00:00 Catch-Up and Life Updates
• 07:56 Club Championship Preparation
• 15:56 Course Management in Golf
• 41:03 Amateur Golf and Club Championships

The hosts catch up on personal life and discuss recent golf events. They explore the impact of technology on coaching and the value of traditional coaching methods. The conversation delves into the use of technology in golf lessons and the importance of understanding the individual needs of each golfer. The conversation covers various topics related to golf coaching, technology, and the use of training aids. It explores the impact of recurring customers, the role of technology in coaching, and the significance of performance coaching. The use of training aids and their effectiveness is also discussed.

Takeaways

• Balancing technology and traditional coaching methods
• Understanding the individual needs of golfers Recurring customers impact coaching approach
• Technology's role in coaching and its potential drawbacks
• The significance of performance coaching and the use of training aids

Chapters

• 00:00 Personal Catch-Up and Recent Events
• 12:49 The Impact of Technology on Coaching
• 20:29 Understanding Individual Needs in Golf Coaching
• 40:42 Performance Coaching and Training Aids