The Tournament Code

In this episode, we are joined by Maxwell Moldovan. Maxwell (@MoldovanMaxwell) is a golfer on PGA Tour Americas and former college golfer at Ohio State.

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Hosted by: Cooper Collins (@coopercollins99) and Daniel Hamrin (@DanielHamrin)

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(01:10) - Puttview Books first tee shot

(03:08) - from college to PGA Tour Americas

(06:13) - traveling full-time

(11:59) - origin of swing mechanics

(15:11) - going to Ohio State

(21:16) - swing speed

(31:07) – planning a professional schedule

(36:41) - playing in the US Open

(44:32) - using launch monitors

In this episode, we are joined by Mike Carroll. Mike (@Fit_For_Golf) is a strength and conditioning coach and creator of Fit For Golf.

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Hosted by: Cooper Collins (@coopercollins99) and Daniel Hamrin (@DanielHamrin)

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(01:10) - Puttview Books first tee shot

(04:20) - working with PGA Tour players

(08:23) - workout schedule

(14:08) - trained vs. untrained

(21:39) - benefits of speed training

(27:53) - Rory’s and Bryson’s speed

(35:34) - how to get more speed

(43:41) - swing sequencing and Dr. Kwon

(53:34) - workout programming

In this episode, we are joined by J.M. Butler. J.M. (@jm.butler) is a professional golfer who won the 2024 NCAA Team Championship with the Auburn Tigers.

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Hosted by: Cooper Collins (@coopercollins99) and Daniel Hamrin (@DanielHamrin)

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(01:10) - Puttview Books first tee shot

(03:16) - National Championship schedule

(05:06) - National Championship setup

(09:01) - setting goals

(14:03) - matches against Neal Shipley

(17:19) - championship match

(20:54) - Auburn’s preparation

(26:41) - plans for improvement

(30:34) - favorite memories

In this episode, we are joined by Ryan Crysler. Ryan (@ryancrysler) is a senior instructor at the Butch Harmon Floridian.

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Hosted by: Cooper Collins (@coopercollins99) and Daniel Hamrin (@DanielHamrin)

Sponsored by: https://puttviewbooks.com/

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(01:10) - Puttview Books first tee shot

(06:27) - group structure at The Floridian

(12:32) - learning from Butch

(16:27) - time at SMU

(25:28) - identifying patterns

(34:35) - getting into golf instruction

(41:00) - preparation vs. swing

(46:32) - expectation management

(52:54) – analyzing performance

In this episode, we are joined by Roberto Castro. Roberto (@cicioCASTRO) currently works a job in consulting, but previously played on the PGA Tour, making 115/192 cuts with 12 Top-10 finishes.

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Hosted by: Cooper Collins (@coopercollins99) and Daniel Hamrin (@DanielHamrin)

Sponsored by: https://puttviewbooks.com/

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(01:40) - Puttview Books first tee shot

(04:33) - amping up game for the Tour

(09:07) - retiring from the Tour

(16:27) - time at Georgia Tech

(24:28) - getting status on PGA Tour

(32:10) - swing changes and improvements

(38:04) - workout routine when playing

(45:09) - strokes gained

(51:58) - what stats you should look at

In this episode, we are joined by Mike Finney. Mike (@mfinneygolf) is the Director of Golf at the University of Louisville Golf Club. Mike had a successful career as a college golfer at LSU before turning pro and eventually turning to golf instruction.

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Hosted by: Cooper Collins (@coopercollins99) and Daniel Hamrin (@DanielHamrin)

Sponsored by: https://puttviewbooks.com/

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(01:09) - Puttview Books first tee shot

(03:10) - golf instruction

(07:09) - biomechanics

(16:27) - using hands to square face

(26:34) - the effect of backswing on rotation

(37:29) - playing in tournaments

(53:38) - videoing swing

(01:00:09) - preferred grip orientation

(01:07:10) - steep vs. shallow short game

In this episode, we are joined by Chris Broadie. Chris (@chrisbroadie) is the Head of Fitting Science at PING. Prior to that, Chris graduated from Cornell with a degree in math. Chris is the lead data scientist behind PING ‘s innovative fitting applications: Ballnamic, Webfit, and the My Game Insights platform.

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Twitter - @TournamentCode

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YouTube - The Tournament Code

Hosted by: Cooper Collins (@coopercollins99) and Daniel Hamrin (@DanielHamrin)

Sponsored by: https://puttviewbooks.com/

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(01:09) - Puttview Books first tee shot

(02:31) - current role at PING

(12:37) - smart fitting

(20:10) - Bryson's irons

(29:32) - the genesis of Ballnamic

(35:49) - the effects of different golf balls

(40:18) - why similar balls have different flyer characteristics

(48:21) - swing speed improvement

(56:33) - background at PING

In this episode, we are joined by J.C. Deacon. J.C. (@realjcdeacon) played college golf and professional golf before moving to coaching. J.C. is the current head coach of the Florida Gators, who won the 2023 National Championship.

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Hosted by: Cooper Collins (@coopercollins99) and Daniel Hamrin (@DanielHamrin)

Sponsored by: https://puttviewbooks.com/

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(01:09) - Puttview Books first tee shot

(04:03) - current work from Gators

(13:23) - managing on-course momentum

(19:59) - Florida's workout program

(26:12) - course preparation

(33:14) - controlling emotions

(40:18) - entry into coaching

(47:59) - qualities of recruits

(53:36) - NIL in golf

In this episode, we are joined by Ashton Van Horne. Ashton (@ashtonvanhorne) is a professional golfer and has played on PGA Tour Canada and the Korn Ferry Tour.

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Hosted by: Cooper Collins (@coopercollins99) and Daniel Hamrin (@DanielHamrin)

Sponsored by: https://puttviewbooks.com/

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(01:02) - Puttview Books first tee shot

(06:27) - the recent downs in golf

(12:52) - determining what tournament schedule is

(18:12) - pitfalls for golfers

(29:05) - practicing efficiently

(34:06) - putting woes

(39:38) - making changes

(44:33) - mini-driver

In this episode, we are joined by Luke Hopkins. Luke (@lukehclemson) caddies for Ben Martin on the PGA Tour. Prior to that, he played professionally.

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Follow us:

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Hosted by: Cooper Collins (@coopercollins99) and Daniel Hamrin (@DanielHamrin)

Sponsored by: https://puttviewbooks.com/

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(02:09) - Puttview Books first tee shot

(07:27) - breaking into caddying

(10:52) - college experience

(20:59) - preparing for PGA Tour events

(27:03) - DECADE golf

(37:14) - origin story

(46:01) - getting back into golf

(55:33) - Q-School

(01:02:12) - the effort of caddying