The Tournament Code

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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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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YouTube - The Tournament Code

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

Major news: Season 2 is on the way and more!

In this episode, we are joined by VJ Trolio. VJ (@VTROLIO) has been teaching and coaching the game of golf for over two decades. He coaches every part of the game to his clients; preferring to build the mindset and the athlete as the swing evolves. VJ also is the co-inventor of The Putting Arc.

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

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(01:09) - childhood memories and golf

(06:05) - college golf and time management

(08:43) - transitioning into coaching

(13:06) - balancing teaching and playing

(17:03) - easiest way to lower scores

(20:16) - the inspiration behind it

(24:11) - balancing PGA Tour and junior development

(29:07) - ball speed in golf pitching

(33:12) - improving short game skills

(39:00) - I will commit to this

(41:26) - state of mind in golf

In this episode, we are joined by Neal Shipley. Neal (@neal_shipley19) is a college golfer at Ohio State and runner-up in the 2023 US Am. Neal played his first three years of college golf at James Madison. Here is his shot in the semi-final match https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PjBYZ95_vHA.

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

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(07:04) - finding the right college fit

(08:47) - balancing classes and golf

(13:38) - learning from tournament fatigue

(16:43) - competing in the Dogwood

(21:20) - targeting the pin

(24:34) - great shots and intentions

(28:30) - college golf and confidence

(33:46) - rankings in junior golf

(36:00) - one of the hardest tournaments

(41:20) - detaching from tournament results

(43:51) - practicing different shot ranges

(49:41) - Stick with things and keep going

In this episode, we go through what we learned this year and what we should be up to in the next year.

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

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(03:22) - chipping technique revelation

(05:18) - curving the ball both ways

(08:20) - striker's curve and technique

(13:10) - ground reaction forces with chair

(18:09) - a testament to preparation

(21:10) - the benefits of a negative angle of attack

(26:22) - coaches and their strategies

(34:15) - polenta and Spanish grits

(40:02) - putting as a carnival game

(45:26) - eating at Chipotle after workouts

In this episode, we are joined by Jim Gallagher, Jr. Jim (@GallagherJrGC) is a former professional golfer and current sportscaster. Jim turned pro in 1983 and joined the PGA Tour in 1984. He won five events on the PGA Tour. Jim also was a member of the 1993 Ryder Cup team which was the last team to win in Europe. Jim hosts the Only One Shot Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/only-one-shot-golf/id1493142877.

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

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(02:04) - playing competitively and evolving

(03:47) - finding tournaments in the 70s

(05:23) - childhood golf games and influences

(08:52) - college and junior golf circuits

(09:16) - college golf and recruiting process

(13:01) - turning pro and college career

(15:00) - financial backing and golf journey

(21:32) - Monday qualifiers and mental approach

(25:05) - catalysts for golf success

(25:26) - winning and building confidence

(32:31) - Ryder Cup experience

(33:05) - the Ryder Cup experience

(44:26) - European chants and creativity

(45:53) - the Ryder cup experience

(49:55) - the pressure of retirement

(50:31) - transitioning from playing to broadcasting

(01:00:21) - commentary and sharing opinions

(01:00:44) - the game's difficulty and misconceptions

(01:06:36) - advice for junior golfers

In this episode, we are joined by Stuart Morgan. Stuart (@StuartMcoaching) is a golf instructor and a PhD candidate at the University of Limerick. Stuart was formerly the director of instruction at the International Junior Golf Academy. Stuart has worked with several top players, including a current Ryder Cupper.

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

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(02:41) - golf handicaps and progression

(06:24) - working with Leadbetter and learning

(07:17) - disillusionment in golf instruction

(11:13) - the effectiveness of golf swings

(14:39) - constraints of golf swing drills

(16:08) - coaching cues and transferability

(20:26) - comparing positions in golf

(22:13) - the process of improvement in golf

(28:57) - developing skills through constraints

(29:24) - slow motion drills in learning

(34:02) - neural adaptation in sports

(41:47) - an adaptable system

(42:25) - block first random practice

(44:56) - scheduling of practice methods

(49:01) - variability in practice and training

(53:09) - golf practice and performance

(57:49) - the week of a tournament

(01:00:53) - development over time in golf