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Claude Harmon is back and breaking down all things golf – a simple game that tends to confuse smart people. On Son of a Butch, Claude shares world-class swing instruction to help improve your scores while hosting conversations about what the best players, personalities and fanatics love about the game.

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02.01.2023

Major Champion and fellow Cobra Puma ambassador Gary Woodland joins Claude to discuss his recent equipment change and the delicate BTS process of club fitting. He also pulls back the curtain on his unique relationship with two coaches, Butch Harmon ...

Son of a Butch with Claude Harmon episodes:

02.01.2023 Gary Woodland Major Champion and fellow Cobra Puma ambassador Gary Woodland joins Claude to discuss his recent equipment change and the delicate BTS process of club fitting. He also pulls back the curtain on his unique relationship with two coaches, Butch Harmon ...
01.25.2023 Mollie Marcoux Samaan As the 2023 season begins, LPGA Commissioner Mollie Marcoux Samaan joins Claude to discuss the state of the women’s game, how she sees the schedule and media model evolving, the depth of the Tour’s current talent, Nelly Korda's new sponsors ...
01.18.2023 Taking Lessons: CH3’s advice for your path to game improvement Claude shares important aspects to consider when looking for golf instruction with consistent and professional help. From evaluating your needs and finding the right instructor based on your needs to what to expect at your first lesson, there's many factors ...
01.11.2023 Jim Crane Jim Crane is not only the owner and chairman of the Houston Astros, but also of the Floridian Golf Club… technically making him Claude’s boss. He joins his friend of many years to discuss building a championship franchise, winning the ...
01.04.2023 Gil Hanse Golf's hottest architect is pulling back the curtain on all things course design. Gil shares how he and his partner, Jim Wagner, have honed their craft while being tasked with restoring the sports most prolific tracks and dives into a ...
12.14.2022 Playing golf: CH3 goes from teacher to student Claude discusses his weekend playing in the Floridian Member-Guest with Marina Alex. It had been nearly 2 years since he'd last played a round but CH prepped and got the same thrills everyone can relate to as well as a ...
12.07.2022 Lessons: CH3's blueprint for student and teacher success Claude discusses his routine with new and recurring students alike and why it's imperative to look at ball striking first before shape, strategy, strengths and much more. Thanks to our newest partner For Wellness. Formulated by pro golfer Phil Mickelson ...
11.30.2022 Joey D & Kolby 'K-Wayne' Tullier One of golf’s most dynamic duos are here for a special double guest episode discussing golf's massive shift towards wellness. Joey D and K-Wayne share their views on how the sport has become power + speed centric, success stories from ...
11.16.2022 Jamie McConnell As the Director of Instruction at the Claude Harmon III Performance Academy in Dubai, Jamie specializes in developing top international amateur talent. He discusses how he went from humble beginnings in Ireland to an elite instructor via a 'Trackman Road ...
11.09.2022 Pat Perez After 20 years on the PGA Tour, the legendary veteran gets candid about joining LIV, facing his critics, what the experience has been like and the changing dynamics between players. Thanks to our newest partner For Wellness. Formulated by pro ...
11.02.2022 Q&A: Brooks, Game Improvement, DJ's form & more It's an audience fueled episode as CH3 answers questions directly from you! He shares what he's working on with Brooks since reuniting this summer, Pat Perez's swing overhaul in Miami and Dustin Johnson's major winning form. Plus he shares how ...
10.26.2022 Nolan Arenado One of the best hitters in baseball also happens to be a huge golfer and self proclaimed fanatic of the game. The MLB superstar discusses how he got hooked on playing, similarities between baseball and golf, how analytics are imperative ...
10.19.2022 Cho Minn Thant The Asian Tour's CEO and Commissioner sits down to discuss the role that the league plays as one of six international golf tours and how it serves as a pathway for players to the next level, including recently for Tom ...
10.12.2022 Kira Dixon Crowned Miss America in 2015, Kira Dixon has quickly become one of the faces of golf broadcasting at NBC and Golf Channel. She discusses growing up around the game, the pageant world’s ties to golf and how she balanced getting ...
10.05.2022 Andrew 'Beef' Johnston One of the most popular players in the game, Beef is finally on the pod! Sidelined with a couple of injuries, the Beef shares an update on his current health, his path back to the course and the importance of ...
09.28.2022 Trevor Immelman Captain Trevor Immelman of the International Team is here and sharing his experience transitioning from player to coach at the Presidents Cup and understanding each individual team member while looking to 'playing captains' Adam Scott and Hideki Matsuyama to help ...
09.21.2022 Kevin Dillon The actor who played the iconic role of Johnny Drama on the hit show 'Entourage' joins the pod and shows off Hollywood's best calves! The guys dive into his career, current projects including his 'Victory' podcast with Kevin Connolly and ...
09.14.2022 Kyle Westmoreland The first Air Force Academy graduate to earn his PGA Tour Card after playing on the Korn Ferry, Kyle discusses qualifying for the 2021 U.S. Open at Torrey Pines, the grind to play on the biggest stage and why his ...
09.07.2022 Mike Walker The Tour Coach discusses a few of his students, including Henrik Stenson, Kiradech Aphibarnrat, Danny Willett and Matt Fitzpatrick. Walker sheds light on the major champion's dedication and work ethic as well as his US Open performance. Tell your friends ...
08.31.2022 Ashleigh Buhai The South African recently won her first major while becoming the first Women's Open Champion at Muirfield Village. Ashleigh discusses her Johannesburg roots, winning the Ladies' South Africa Amateur at just 14 years old and journey to the LPGA Tour. ...
08.24.2022 Butch Harmon Son of a Butch kicks off with the man, the myth, the legend himself - Butch Harmon. Claude and Butch dive into the wild world of golf. From the PGA Tour to LIV Golf and more, there are no shortage ...
08.23.2022 Introducing: Son of a Butch with Claude Harmon Claude Harmon is back and breaking down all things golf – a simple game that tends to confuse smart people. On Son of a Butch, Claude shares world-class swing instruction to help improve your scores while hosting conversations about what ...
04.20.2022 Dana Dahlquist Interview: His top piece of advice for golfers of all skill levels, a look into working with Beau Hossler and why communication is more crucial than technology After months of requests, Dana Dahlquist is on the pod. He talks through his journey from being a programmer for tech companies to parlaying that experience into becoming one of GOLF.com’s Top 100 Teachers in America. He shares his unfiltered ...
03.16.2022 Dr. Scott Lynn Interview: The importance of understanding your golf swing and best leveraging ground force power Dr. Scott Lynn, a professor of Kinesiology and Biomechanics at Cal State University Fullerton, has worked with some of the best coaches and players across the world while developing his Swing Catalyst software and force plate technology. He explains how ...
03.09.2022 Mark Blackburn Interview: The key to Max Homa’s recent success, how the desire for distance has impacted instruction and the importance of finding the right match for your game With over 20 years of experience and multiple PGA Tour winners on his roster, Mark Blackburn has grown into one of the most well respected instructors in the game of golf. The founder of Blackburn Golf shares stories from working ...
02.18.2022 Reed Dickens Interview: His journey from the White House to baseball to LA Golf Partners Founder/CEO From working in the White House in his 20s, to revolutionizing the wooden bat industry and now entering the world of premium golf equipment, LA Golf Partners’ CEO and founder Reed Dickens’ career path has certainly been far from ordinary. ...
02.16.2022 James Hart du Preez Interview: How the South African’s strength drives insane distances throughout his bag and ball speed challenges led to bonding with Bryson DeChambeau At 6-foot-9, 260-pounds South African upstart James Hart du Preez is more likely to be confused for an NFL linebacker than your typical professional golfer. After receiving a last minute sponsor’s exemption to The American Express this year, his size ...
02.02.2022 Zane Scotland Interview: From the youngest-ever Open Championship qualifier to professional player and now elite coach Zane Scotland shares his unique journey from standout youngster to Euro Tour player and now experienced coach. At 14-years-old, Scotland won Britain’s 'Search for the Next Tiger' and was just 16 when he became the youngest player to ever qualify ...
01.26.2022 Dave Phillips Interview: Jon Rahm — his game, ascension to World No. 1, relationship with Phil and what amateurs can learn from his swing The last time the TPI co-founder was on the podcast was to discuss all things Phil Mickelson. Now, Dave is back to dive into another client — Jon Rahm. The World No. 1 broke through last year with his U.S. ...
01.19.2022 Rick Sessinghaus Interview: Coaching Collin Morikawa, managing expectations and building a better pre-shot routine to play your best Dr. Rick Sessinghaus has spent his career studying the mental and emotional skills that make or break a performance especially on the golf course. The SoCal instructor has also been Collin Morikawa's longtime teacher who recognized that the two-time majo...
01.12.2022 J.C. Deacon Interview: What it takes to be successful at the collegiate level, why amateurs aren’t afraid of pros and how to get noticed As J.C. Deacon enters his eighth season as the coach of the Florida Gators, the head coach dives into what it takes to make it at all levels from amateur to collegiate and beyond. He reveals his best practices for ...
01.05.2022 Danielle Kang & Butch Harmon Interview: Their relationship, how they beat the driver yips and developing a lower ball flight It's a twofer to kick off 2022! Butch and Danielle began working together in 2018 thanks to Dustin Johnson and the rest is history. The impressive duo reflect on their unique relationship and lessons learned — including why you 'just ...
12.31.2021 2021 Year-End Wrap Up: Revisit some of the best moments from our inaugural year Enjoy a celebratory collection of fun, insightful and informative conversations from an array of guests selected by both Claude and listeners. Thank you for the tremendous support for the show from launch day on. Head to @claudeharmon3 on Instagram to ...
12.20.2021 Macklemore Interview: Finding golf with a 5-iron, the creation of Bogey Boys and what he hopes to accomplish through fashion The Grammy award-winning artist caught the golf bug after flushing a 5-iron from a fairway bunker and hasn’t stopped since. As Macklemore prepares to once again play in the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am, he’s focusing on using fashion as an ...
12.08.2021 Dr. Bhrett McCabe Interview: Mental strength for the modern game, four elements for success and dealing with pressure Dr. McCabe is the Sports and Performance Psychologist for the University of Alabama Athletic Department and has become a trusted resource for amateur, collegiate, and professional golfers on the PGA, LPGA, and Korn Ferry Tours. He dives into the psyche ...
12.01.2021 Rick Shiels Interview: Building golf‘s biggest YouTube channel, instruction in the digital age and growing the game his own way Former professional golfer and social media sensation Rick Shiels joins to discuss his journey from conventional teaching to growing the largest YouTube channel concentrated on golf, Rick Shiels Golf — which has amassed nearly 2 million subscribers. The ...
11.17.2021 Jimmy Walker Interview: His career, advice to rookies, the power of making par and why the Tour needs an off-season On this episode of GOLF’s Off Course with Claude Harmon III, Jimmy Walker joins for a lengthy discussion on the state of golf. The major winner explains why he isn’t totally satisfied with his professional accomplishments, what it’s like to ...
10.27.2021 Michael Pena Interview: Finding golf on set, range work as a struggling actor, the pressure of Pro-Ams and why he just doesn‘t want to ‘hurt anybody‘ on the course On this episode of GOLF’s Off Course with Claude Harmon III, blockbuster star Michael Pena joins to discuss his impressive career in film and how Hollywood lead him to golf. From Oscar winning films to Marvel movies and binge-worthy shows, ...
10.20.2021 Boyd Summerhays Interview: From playing to coaching on Tour, lessons learned, parenting kids for competition and Tony Finau‘s goals In this episode of GOLF’s Off Course with Claude Harmon III, Tour Coach and GOLF Top 100 Teacher Boyd Summerhays joins to talk shop on all things golf. As a fellow first family of golf, the Summerhays have been synonimous ...
10.13.2021 Wayne Riley Interview: ‘Radar‘ from playing on Tour to on-course commentating, why so many great golfers hail from down under On this episode of GOLF’s Off Course with Claude Harmon III, former Aussie professional and current Sky Sports commentator Wayne Riley joins and shares how he got the nickname 'Radar' from the hit show MAS*H. Radar discusses how he fell ...
10.06.2021 J.R. Smith Interview: Swish on going back to school, playing collegiate golf and winning championships with LeBron In this episode of GOLF’s Off Course with Claude Harmon III, 2x NBA Champion J.R. Smith drops in as he shifts from the court to the course. Straight from high school to the NBA, J.R. became one of the most ...
09.29.2021 Ryder Cup Recap: Team USA‘s ‘Changing of the Guard‘, Stricker and the Vice Captains, DJ and crowd complaints On this episode of GOLF’s Off Course with Claude Harmon III, CH3 shares his first hand experience of Team USA's dominant victory over the Europeans at Whistling Straits. Claude discusses the major takeaways from the 43rd Ryder Cup, including how ...
09.22.2021 Dan Hicks Interview: His most famous calls, the essence of a good broadcast, Tiger Woods and why the Ryder Cup is the greatest golf event In this episode of GOLF’s Off Course with Claude Harmon III, Dan Hicks takes a trip down memory lane as one of the legendary voices of NBC Golf. For nearly 30 years, Hicks has had one of the best front ...
09.08.2021 Paul McGinley Interview: Ramping up for the Ryder Cup, debunking European team myths and optimizing Team USA‘s strengths 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 ...
09.01.2021 Austin Johnson Interview: Caddying for his brother, aimpoint green reading, DJ‘s Masters win and the Ryder Cup 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, ...
08.25.2021 Bubba Watson Interview: Common misconceptions about himself, the legacy he wants to leave, his roles at The Ryder Cup, and pink equipment! Plus, Tiger's impact? 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 ...
08.18.2021 Bryson DeChambeau Interview: Doing things differently, peoples' perceptions, art vs science, gains and distance 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 ...
08.11.2021 Amanda Balionis Interview: Historic interviews with Phil, DJ and the game’s best, plus working alongside Jim Nantz and the CBS Sports team 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 ...
07.28.2021 Phil Kenyon Interview: Coaching Justin Rose and Gary Woodland, perfecting elite putting and avoiding the yips! 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 ...
07.14.2021 Chris Como Interview: Coaching Tiger and Bryson, the pursuit of distance and the creation of his home lab 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 ...

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