Stock Shot Secrets

By Kyle MorrisSports Golf

Stock Shot Secrets episodes

March 28, 2025 108. How It All Comes Down To Impact with guest Adam Young
In this episode of "Stock Shot Secrets," host Kyle Morris welcomes Adam Young, a highly regarded golf instructor, to unravel the secrets of crafting a reliable stock shot. Together, they delve into the fascinating realm of golf mechanics, where Adam shares his unconventional journey from beginner golfer to a renowned instructor known for advocating instinctive play over technical fixes. The episode highlights Adam's practical approach to improving impact through creative drills, as well as the significance of understanding ball flight, intent, and feedback loops in practice. Tune in to discover how these insights can elevate your game, enabling you to consistently hit your stock shots with confidence.
00:00 "Introducing Adam's Story and Insights"
04:44 "Intent Change via Nail Drill"
06:45 Externally Driven Golf Instruction
11:44 Embracing Failure for Better Practice
13:08 Golf Practice: Finding the Middle
18:25 Micro Mechanics of Golf Swings
20:24 Golf Swing Contact Drill
23:19 Golf Practice Strategy and Drill Setup
28:05 Practice Phases: Block, Random, Compete
29:27 Effective Study and Break Technique
35:19 Golf Spin and Launch Dynamics Query
36:30 Golf Spin Dynamics Explained
39:23 Golf Practice Techniques
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Copyright 2026 Kyle Morris
42 min
March 21, 2025 107. How to Find It When You Feel Like You Lost It
Welcome back to another insightful episode of Stock Shot Secrets! We've all been there—playing a solid game of golf on the front nine, only to inexplicably lose our rhythm and swing on the back nine. Today's episode is all about finding your way back when your old swing seems to have taken over. Host Kyle Morris dives deep into understanding how our mindset plays a crucial role in maintaining consistency on the course. He shares the secrets of mastering tempo, timing, and balance, equipping us with practical mid-round reset techniques to get back in the groove. From Tai Chi-like slow swings to mindful breathing exercises, tune in to learn how to transform those frustrating rounds into successful ones. Get ready to take your golf game to the next level!
00:00 Golf Mindset: Timing & Tempo
03:53 Golf Tempo and Lessons Learned
08:31 Mastering Your Golf Swing
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Copyright 2026 Kyle Morris
11 min
March 14, 2025 106. If You Don’t Account for THIS, Hitting Greens Becomes Really Hard
Welcome to another episode of Stock Shot Secrets with your host, Kyle Morris. Ever found yourself struggling with hitting greens and fairways when the terrain is anything but flat? In this episode, Kyle breaks down the crucial factors you need to consider when dealing with uneven lies on the golf course. From uphill and downhill lies to situations where the ball is above or below your feet, each scenario can significantly affect the curvature and distance of your shots. Kyle goes into detail about the adjustments in aim, club selection, and stance required to maintain your stock shot consistency. Tune in as he provides insightful tips to help you navigate these challenging lies more effectively, so you can hit more greens, more fairways, and ultimately enjoy your game a whole lot more. Whether you're a seasoned golfer or just starting out, this is an episode you don't want to miss!
00:00 Impact of Uphill Lies on Golf Shots
06:07 Golf Ball Above Feet Dynamics
07:52 Aiming Tips for Uneven Lies
11:44 "Evaluating Lies for Better Golf"
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Copyright 2026 Kyle Morris
13 min
March 07, 2025 105. The Best Golfers Do This Insanely Well
Welcome to Stock Shot Secrets, the podcast aiming to help you become a more strategic and effective golfer. In this episode, we dive into one of the most crucial skills in golf – evaluating the lie. Join host Kyle Morris as he sheds light on how understanding and predicting the lie can dramatically improve your game. Much like the best quarterbacks in football, who anticipate defensive moves, the greatest golfers excel at evaluating the lie before them, impacting shot choice and execution. Through detailed examples and practical advice, Kyle will guide you through the critical questions to ask on the course, such as how the lie affects spin, carry, and roll. Tune in to refine your ability to read the course, hit more accurate shots, and elevate your golf game to new heights.
00:00 "Top Athletes: Master Evaluators"
03:35 Evaluating Golf Shot Lies
09:01 Golf Shot Spin Dynamics
11:56 Increased Spin Reduces Golf Ball Carry
16:26 Improving Golf Shot Strategy
17:24 "The Why in Golf Strategy"
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20 min
February 28, 2025104. What Separated Tiger from the Rest
Tiger Woods is considered by many as the best iron player of all time due to his exceptional control over yardages, hitting 51% of shots short of the flag and 49% long, the best ratio in golf history.
This time, we're breaking down the secrets behind Tiger Woods' legendary status as the best iron player of all time and exploring how amateur golfers like you can improve your game by controlling your yardages.
Here are 3 key takeaways from the episode:
Control Through Technique: Learn why altering the length of your swing, rather than its speed, is crucial for hitting your desired yardage. This technique can change how far your ball travels, making your shots more reliable.
Feedback Stations: Setting up feedback mechanisms during practice sessions is essential. It helps translate your swing feel into accurate, consistent shots that mimic the precision of Tiger Woods.
Mastering the Basics: Surprisingly, amateur golfers can hit the ball closer from longer distances compared to shorter ones. Focusing on controlling distance with concepts like hand length and feedback can bridge this gap significantly.

Key Moments
00:00 Golf Swing: Potato Gun Analogy
03:36 Golf Swing Distance Control Analogy
07:42 Golf Distance Control Tips
Whether you’re aiming to hit more greens or build consistent stock shots, these strategies offer a pathway to elevate your golf game.
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Copyright 2026 Kyle Morris
11 min
February 21, 2025 Tales Of The Tour #22
Welcome back to another episode of Tales of the Tour on Stock Shot Secrets with your host, Kyle Morris, and his beloved co-host and wife, Lesley. Today, we're diving into the adventurous world of professional golf with a personal twist. Kyle shares an unforgettable experience from the tour, where stellar performance met the challenges of family life on the road, including a mishap with their car's air conditioning during a sweltering summer. Listen in as they recount a journey from Florence, South Carolina, to a crucial tournament in Tennessee, and how a shift in mindset from overthinking to "unconscious putting" led to a dramatic turnaround. With insightful anecdotes and a focus on the mental side of golf, this episode is packed with lessons and stories that resonate both on and off the course. So, tune in and enjoy the ride!
00:00 Reading golf books improves performance remarkably.
03:15 Quitting competitive golf despite Type A nature.
08:44 Join for personalized golf plans in Columbus.
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10 min
February 14, 2025 Tales Of The Tour #21
Welcome to another engaging episode of "Tales Of The Tour" on Stock Shot Secrets. I'm your host, Kyle Morris, and today, we're diving into a deeply personal and transformative journey as I share the story of becoming new parents with my wife, Lesley. Join us as we recount the challenges and discoveries from my professional golfing career, navigating through international tournaments, and ultimately, preparing for the arrival of our son, Adler.
In this heartfelt episode, Lesley and I discuss our unconventional decision to have a home-like birth, influenced by eye-opening documentaries, and the emotional rollercoaster that followed as new parents on the road. From deciding on a birth plan at a luxurious birthing center to the anxiety-ridden moments in the NICU, and adapting to life on tour with a newborn, this episode explores how we balanced professional commitments and family life.
Tune in for candid reflections, humorous anecdotes, and the lessons we learned in those early days. You'll hear about our travels from Arizona to Louisiana and Mississippi, the supportive host families we encountered, and the heartwarming and at times terrifying experiences that defined our first steps into parenthood. This is an episode filled with raw emotions, resilience, and the surprising joy of discovering new chapters of life on the tour. Let's get started!
00:00 Podcast explores professional golf tour life.
05:24 Confused about accommodations and dad roles.
07:14 NICU visit, baby's brief health scare resolved.
12:31 Nervous mom anxious about going out alone.
14:08 Exciting golfing experience coming in August episode.
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16 min
February 07, 2025 103. One Percent Better a Day
Welcome back to another episode of Stock Shot Secrets! Today, we dive deep into the importance of incremental improvement with our episode titled, "One Percent Better a Day." Host Kyle Morris poses a thought-provoking question: if you had a clear but challenging roadmap to improve your golf game, would you commit to it?
Kyle shares insights from a quote he encountered in the Stock Shot Club, an online portal where golfers receive instant personalized feedback on their swings. He emphasizes that improvement doesn't require drastic changes—sometimes, just minor adjustments can make a significant difference. Kyle illustrates this point with a story about a 15-handicap player who, with consistent effort and a tailored plan, has the potential to become a near-scratch golfer.
Kyle’s message is clear: whether aiming for a perfect golf swing or personal growth, the journey is about enjoying the process and striving for gradual improvement. Join us as we explore how small, consistent changes can lead to remarkable results in golf and life!
Tune into this insightful episode and learn how to become a better version of yourself, one day at a time.
00:00 "Mastering Golf's Stock Shot"
03:27 Goal Setting and Realistic Expectations
07:51 Embrace the Golf Improvement Journey
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Copyright 2026 Kyle Morris
10 min
January 31, 2025 Inside The Room | Golf Facility Owners: How to Profit
In this episode of Inside The Room on Stock Shot Secrets, host Kyle Morris delves into the transformative power of the engagement flywheel for golf facility owners. With insights drawn from his successful journey of turning a modest one-bay setup into a sprawling 12-bay training hub, Kyle reveals how to effectively leverage the lifetime value to customer acquisition cost (LTV to CAC) ratio. He shares how empowering, equipping, and encouraging clients can lead to unprecedented profits, customer satisfaction, and scalable growth. Whether you're a golf professional or facility owner, this episode is packed with actionable strategies to help you revolutionize your business and break free from the constraints of traditional lesson-driven models. Tune in to discover the keys to unlocking endless profits and creating a fulfilling experience for your clients.
00:00 "Revolutionize Golf Profits Strategy"
03:06 "Engagement Flywheel: Growth Strategy"
06:45 "Unlocking Facility Owner Profits"
09:18 Unlock Ultimate Golfing Success
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12 min
January 24, 2025 102. How to Thrive in 2025
Welcome back to another episode of Stock Shot Secrets! I'm your host, Kyle Morris, and today we're diving into the art of setting and achieving goals for 2025. Have you ever wondered why your New Year's resolutions seem to fizzle out? In this episode, I'll share a personal epiphany I had while exploring new sports, like skiing and tennis, and how it relates to goal-setting in golf and beyond.
We often set ambitious goals without a clear action plan, leading to incomplete progress. Through my experiences - whether it be on the ski slopes, the tennis court, or the golf course - I've learned that having a structured roadmap and measurable objectives is crucial. I'll discuss the importance of having a "massive action plan," setting attainable goals, making them measurable, and maintaining accountability to ensure consistent progress.
Whether you're aiming to improve your golf game, your fitness, or any other area of your life, these principles will help you thrive in 2025. So grab your clubs, your racket, or your running shoes, and let’s get started on building your goals the right way. Tune in and discover the secrets to not just setting goals, but actually achieving them!
00:00 "Tennis Lessons: Missing Action Plan"
05:12 "In-Person Lesson Gap"
08:15 "Achieving Realistic and Measurable Goals"
11:56 "Personalized Financial Planning Invitation"
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Copyright 2026 Kyle Morris
13 min

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Kyle Morris, Owner & Director Of Instruction of The Golf Room & The Golf Room Everywhere brings you these secrets so you're able to become your BEST on and off the course.