Off Course with Claude Harmon

It's all in the family for this week’s episode of GOLF’s Off Course with Claude Harmon III, as the legendary Butch Harmon joins the podcast to talk all things Ryder Cup. Butch previews the upcoming event at Whistling Straits with a perspective that could only come from decades of knowledge, including the players that are bound to make the biggest impact, which pairings will work, and what matchup he'd pay to see. Plus, Butch answers all your Ryder Cup questions and does not hold back!

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In this episode of GOLF’s Off Course with Claude Harmon III, the first Irishman to captain Team Europe to victory sits down to discuss everything Ryder Cup. From his famous 18th hole putt at the Belfry to win in 2002 to his victory as Captain in 2014, McGinley offers unique insight into the upcoming matchup. The Irishman shares that despite what everyone believes, it's not always rosie in the European locker room between teammates. He also dives into what Team USA has working in their favor and why camaraderie is what makes the Ryder Cup so special.

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On this episode of GOLF’s Off Course with Claude Harmon III, AJ discusses the learning curve while picking up the bag for his brother DJ and life as a caddie on Tour. He also dives into their 2020 Masters win, including the walk up the 72nd hole when DJ didn't know that he had a five-shot lead. AJ shares why he's so focused on utilizing aimpoint green reading to help DJ make more putts, plus shares the difference in caddying during Tour events, Presidents Cups and Ryder Cups.

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On this episode of GOLF’s Off Course with Claude Harmon III, the two-time Masters Champ discusses how peoples' perceptions of him are different than the real thing and what he wants his legacy to be. Bubba also discusses his long career and what he learned from Tiger Woods, what he was thinking before his famous 18th hole shot at Augusta, how his theme with pink shafts and drivers started. Plus, we finally hear from the man himself about what exactly "Bubba golf" means!

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On this episode of GOLF’s Off Course with Claude Harmon III, the Mad Scientist discusses how math and science did not come easy as a child which is part of why he's so determined to master them in his professional career on the course. Bryson also speaks candidly about why he does things a certain way and what he's trying to achieve versus what peoples' perceptions of him might be. The 2020 U.S. Open Champ also discusses his ongoing pursuit to gain distance, lessons learned from playing with Tiger, and what he wants his legacy to be.

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On this episode of GOLF’s Off Course with Claude Harmon III, Amanda Balionis details her journey from high school sports sidelines to making history at the Masters. The CBS Sports Reporter jokes about lessons learned along the way while coming up through the ranks with Tour rookies Jason Kokrak, Harris English, and Brian Harman. Balionis also shares her favorite memories and what stands out about champions during their win, plus who the best interviews in golf are.

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On this episode of GOLF’s Off Course with Claude Harmon III, 45-year old veteran Pat Perez joins his new coach to talk about how the game has evolved over his nearly 20 year career on Tour and just how good the new generation of players is. Perez weighs in on the distance debate, sheds light on what he learned from watching Tiger, why course setups aren't difficult enough, what rules he'd change and even touches on players' games including Jon Rahm, DJ, JT, Rory, and Brooks before ranking his Top 5 golfers.

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On this episode of GOLF’s Off Course with Claude Harmon III, putting guru Phil Kenyon discusses everything that can help improve your stroke. From balancing the art vs. science, to developing the right habits and practice formula, to what separates the best in the game from amateurs, the coach extraordinaire shares his knowledge and advice for anyone trying to get better on the greens.

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It's another family episode of GOLF’s Off Course with Claude Harmon III, as Bill Harmon joins the show. The youngest of the four Harmon brothers shares his view from a lifetime spent in the sport, including: how the best play without fear, why older generations found their own game and then perfected it, and why finding your own confidence is key. Billy also discusses his time caddying on Tour caddy and working with Jay Haas.

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On this episode of GOLF’s Off Course with Claude Harmon III, PGA Tour Coach Chris Como discusses his career path from driving ranger picker to professional teacher, working with Tiger and Bryson's evolution during his quest for distance. Plus, Como dives into how he transformed his rental house into a home golf lab equipped with force plates and 3D motion capture cameras.

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