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The fastest way to spot real skill in golf is not a launch monitor number. It’s what happens when you put a player in the short game area, ask for a specific shot, and watch whether they can organize the club early enough to control it.

We’re joined by Pete Cowen, one of the most influential golf coaches in modern history, to talk about what actually holds up under tour pressure. Pete shares how a back injury pushed him away from “rock and block” mechanics and into a spiral-based approach that protects the body while building repeatable motion. We also get into the part of coaching that rarely shows up on swing videos: stage fright, self-sabotage, and why sometimes the best help is simply talking a player off the ledge. His Three Rs bring it all back to basics: respect yourself, respect the people who helped you, and take responsibility.

From the famous Brooks Koepka bunker story to Pete’s view of delivery position, wrist alignment, and clubface control, the throughline is clarity. We dig into practice efficiency, why “more reps” can backfire, and how to use biomechanics, force plates, and TrackMan without drowning in data. Pete also reflects on legends like Hogan, Tiger, and Seve, and what separated them when it mattered most.

If you coach golf, compete, or just want a more reliable swing and short game, hit play and take notes. Subscribe, share this with a golf friend, and leave a review with the biggest idea you’re stealing from Pete.

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