Into The Teeth

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.

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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

The conversation covers Peter Whiteford's journey from amateur to professional golf, the challenges he faced on the European Tour, his competitive mindset, and the transition from player to coach. It also delves into his experience playing in major championships, his perspective on setting goals, and the difficulties of retirement and transitioning to coaching. The conversation delves into the importance of continuous learning in golf and the role of performance coaching in improving golf skills. It highlights the need for a safe environment for asking questions and seeking advice, as well as the significance of finding a balance between teaching and performance coaching in the golf industry.

Takeaways

• Competitive Mindset
• Transitioning from Player to Coach Continuous learning in golf
• Performance coaching in golf

Chapters

• 00:00 Retirement and Transitioning to Coaching
• 24:58 Continuous Learning in Golf

The conversation begins with an introduction and catching up, followed by a discussion about planning a trip to Rome. The conversation then transitions into sharing golf stories and experiences, focusing on mindset, competitiveness, and self-criticism in golf. The conversation covers Danny Young's career journey, his modesty, and future in golf. It also includes a recap of the European and PJ Tour, a discussion on the PGA Championship, and a rebranding of the podcast to shift focus from golf recaps to diverse golf-related topics. The hosts reflect on their podcasting journey, engage with the audience, and discuss upcoming plans and club championships.

Takeaways

• Mindset is crucial in golf
• Competitiveness and self-criticism in golf Podcast rebranding
• Shifting focus from golf recaps to diverse golf-related topics

Chapters

• 00:00 Golf Stories and Experiences
• 20:09 Junior Player Discovery
• 28:06 Rebranding the Podcast and Shifting Focus
• 34:00 Upcoming Plans and Club Championships Discussion

The conversation delves into the role of a mental performance coach, Josh's journey to becoming a coach, and the differences in approach to mental performance coaching. It also explores the identification and reprogramming of limiting beliefs, building a new identity, and the applicability of mental performance coaching to golfers of all levels. The conversation delves into the impact of personal change, ambition, and the importance of implementation for long-term change. It explores attitudes, language, and fear in performance, as well as the influence of cultural attitudes and imposter syndrome on high performers. The discussion emphasizes the significance of energy, values, and beliefs in performance, and the role of seeking support for self-awareness and personal improvement.

Takeaways

• Mental performance coaching involves reprogramming emotional responses and beliefs.
• The process of mental performance coaching focuses on building a new identity and manifesting change. The importance of ambition in driving long-term change
• The impact of language and attitude on performance

Chapters

• 00:00 Introduction and Setting the Stage
• 06:00 Josh's Journey to Becoming a Mental Performance Coach
• 13:36 Identifying and Addressing Limiting Beliefs
• 19:24 Building a New Identity and Manifesting Change
• 26:34 Long-Term Change and Ambition
• 32:23 Imposter Syndrome and Self-Perception
• 38:18 High Performers and Imposter Syndrome
• 44:26 Mental Performance in Life

The conversation begins with an introduction and some banter about Scottish football. It then transitions into a discussion about the state of Scottish football and its impact on golf. Finally, the conversation explores the transition from Scottish golf to college golf in the USA, highlighting the differences and the impact of college golf on professional development. The conversation covers the college scholarship experience, transition to professional golf, the Scottish Championship win, and the Open Championship experience. It delves into individualized development and tournament choices, academic focus in US scholarships, challenges and opportunities in turning professional, the nerve-racking final round and emotions of winning the Scottish Championship, and the experience of playing in the Open Championship. The conversation covers the impact of supportive golf crowds, the influence of gym work and recovery on golf performance, a review of Danny Young's season so far, insights into Danny Young's upcoming schedule and tour life, and personal insights shared during quickfire questions.

Takeaways

• Junior golf in Scotland and the USA
• Transition from Scottish golf to American golf
• The impact of college golf on professional development Development and tournament choices are individualized
• Academic focus in US scholarships Golf crowds are supportive and knowledgeable
• Influence of gym work and recovery on golf performance

Chapters

• 00:00 Transition to College Golf
• 27:11 College Scholarship Experience
• 35:29 Transition to Professional Golf
• 46:27 Scottish Championship Win
• 54:51 The Impact of Supportive Golf Crowds
• 01:01:05 Danny Young's Upcoming Schedule and Tour Life

The conversation covers recent golf updates and results, including the DP World Tour event in Barcelona and the Quail Hollow golf tournament. It also highlights Christopher Raiton's victory and performance at the event. The conversation covers a range of topics including the identity of the PGA Championship, insights into the golf course and player predictions, features of the golf course and player fit, player performance and statistics, golf equipment, personal anecdotes, golf entertainment, and the strength of European golf.

Takeaways

• Golf updates and results
• Christopher Raiton's impressive victory The PGA Championship lacks a distinct identity compared to other major championships.
• European golfers are winning regularly on the PGA Tour, indicating the strength of European golf.

Chapters

• 00:00 Golf Updates and Results
• 15:04 Quail Hollow Golf Course and Tournament
• 25:02 The Identity of the PGA Championship
• 30:27 Player Performance and Statistics
• 37:20 Golf Equipment and Personal Anecdotes
• 49:04 Golf Entertainment and European Golf Strength

The conversation covers the performance of golf players in various events and the impact of signature events on player participation. It delves into the dominance of Nelly Corda in the LPGA and the challenges of player participation in signature events. The conversation covers updates and challenges in the golf industry, including the future of golf, the Tartan Pro Tour, and the YGT Golf Tour. It also delves into the state of live golf and golf politics, providing insights into the current landscape of the sport.

Takeaways

• Golf events and player performance
• Impact of signature events on player participation Golf industry updates
• Challenges in the world of golf

Chapters

• 00:00 Golf Events and Player Performance
• 08:44 The Impact of Signature Events on Player Participation
• 22:31 The Future of Golf
• 36:24 Tartan Pro Tour and YGT Golf Tour
• 43:02 Live Golf and Golf Politics

The conversation covers a range of golf-related topics, including personal experiences, tournament results, and player performances. It also delves into the significance of golf tourism and the impact of tournament wins on players' careers. The conversation covers a range of topics including golf tournament results, the Tartan Pro Tour, the Ryder Cup, and Justin Rose's equipment news. The hosts also discuss their favorite golfing events and the potential impact of Justin Rose's equipment change.

Takeaways

• Golf tournaments and player performances
• Impact of tournament wins on players' careers Golf tournament results and player performances
• The significance of the Ryder Cup as a favorite sporting event
• The impact of Justin Rose's equipment change on his performance

Chapters

• 00:00 Introduction and Personal Golf Experiences
• 06:00 Golf Tourism and Championship Golf Courses
• 13:05 Nelly Korda's Major Championship Victory
• 18:59 Volvo China Open and Bernd Wiesberger's Win
• 27:53 Golf Tournament Results and Player Performances
• 36:50 Discussion on the Ryder Cup and Ticket Prices
• 42:24 Jim Furyk's Return as Ryder Cup Captain