The Tournament Code

In this episode, we are joined by Jordan Niebrugge. Jordan (@jniebs5) played at Oklahoma State where he was a four-time All-American and a two-time Walker Cupper. He won the U.S. Amateur Public Links Championship in 2013 and has played in the Masters, the Open, and the U.S. Open. After college, Jordan has played on PGA Tour Canada and the Korn Ferry Tour. Most recently, he is in the process of rehabbing a significant injury and is looking to return to golf in 2024.

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

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(04:49) - college recruiting and meeting Coach McGraw

(06:48) - winning the Wisconsin State Open

(11:43) - college golf and competition

(18:05) - the course during tournament week

(20:34) - golf's challenges and obstacles

(25:37) - swing coaches and technical struggles

(28:18) - injury struggles and rehab

(32:26) - balancing pro golf and family

(37:40) - coaching on the side

(40:30) - club head position in swing

In this episode, we are joined by Tim Tucker. Tim (@2timtucker) is a PGA Tour caddie currently working the bag for Kurt Kitayama. Tim was the longtime caddy for Bryson DeChambeau and has also caddied for several other pros, including Lexi Thompson. In addition to caddying, Tim also created the True Aim Marker: https://trueaimmarker.com/

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(04:42) - handicap index and tournament scores

(09:03) - Bryson's impressive golf skills

(11:22) - advantage of using aimpoint

(15:57) - Bryson's unique approach to golf

(19:26) - putting technique and improvement

(21:30) - golfers needing to experiment more

(26:57) - using the True Aim Marker

(28:00) - improving intuition in putting

(33:19) - working with Bryson Dechambeau

(34:51) - transformation of golf

(39:51) - pre shot routine details

(42:06) - understanding golf ball distances

(45:59) - severity system for golf shots

(49:59) - the best round Bryson ever played

(54:02) - golf fundamentals and coaching

(56:34) - golfers need to analyze and improve

(01:00:11) - putting with consistency

(01:03:08) - quit faking it, work hard

In this episode, we are joined by Jimmy Stanger. Jimmy (@jimmy_stanger) is a golfer on the PGA Tour. He started golf at a young age and eventually committed to play for Virginia, where he was an All-American and won the ACC Championship. After graduating from Virginia, Jimmy eventually earned status on the Korn Ferry Tour, and finally gained status on the PGA Tour this year.

BirdiesforHope: https://www.jimmystanger.com/birdiesforhope

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(01:47) - playing tournaments at a young age

(03:12) - golf as a lifelong dream

(06:45) - transitioning to college golf

(09:49) - college golf career highlights

(15:25) - making the decision to turn professional

(17:44) - rising up the golf rankings

(21:34) - Q-School mishap and perseverance

(23:28) - ups and downs in golf

(25:51) - making swing changes during tournaments

(30:37) - small town America vs. bigger cities

(32:10) - mental game in golf

(37:44) - reading on the road

(39:05) - appreciating classic literature

(43:30) - using whoop strap for golf

(45:18) - the business of tournament golf

(48:35) - finding trustworthy golf agents

(53:33) - BirdiesforHope

In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Greg Rose. Greg (@MyTPI) is a co-founder of TPI. Dr. Rose has helped pioneer the field of analyzing 3-dimensional motion capture models of the golf swing by combining an engineering background with an expertise on the human body. He is one of golf’s top strength and conditioning professionals and works with the world’s top players.

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(03:27) - GPA and handicap correlation

(06:50) - getting patients for chiropractic school

(10:02) - chiropractors as quack doctors

(12:47) - the original intent of chiropractic

(15:18) - golf fitness certification program

(19:02) - motion capture in golf

(22:07) - physical screen in player development

(24:39) - understanding the lead foot

(28:43) - lead foot and rotary chair

(31:10) - the said principle and swing characteristics

(33:52) - early extension and power leakage

(38:00) - pull strength measurement

(41:21) - swaying in the golf swing

(44:30) - PGA Tour offseason challenges

(48:06) - speed training in golf

(49:27) - speed training and increasing swing speed

(53:18) - tournament preparation and nutrition

(56:43) - longevity in professional sports

In this episode, we are joined by Andrew Novak. Andrew (@AndrewNovakgolf) is currently on the PGA Tour. He got into the game of golf late and by the time he had developed into a top junior, there weren’t many spots left on top teams. He committed to Wofford, where he excelled, and turned pro after graduating. He started on PGA Tour Canada, made it to the KFT, and then secured status on the PGA Tour.

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(06:31) - getting cut from the team

(07:06) - junior golf and college scholarships

(11:21) - transition to college

(14:46) - hitting it farther

(19:19) - driver yips and cracked club

(22:09) - Q school challenges

(27:26) - not so great first year

(29:28) - switch that flips

(32:34) - improving range of outcomes

(36:36) - practice round mistakes

(41:24) - surprises on the PGA Tour

(43:16) - the importance of working the ball

(48:11) - embracing competition in golf

In this episode, we are joined by Phil Shomo. Phil (@philshomocoaching) is a golf mental skills coach with 35+ years of coaching experience. Phil works with golfers and helps them develop processes and mindsets to play at their highest level. Phil works with players from every level and is committed to helping golfers realize their potential.

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(00:00) - mentoring and coaching young people

(04:23) - performance anxiety and mental side

(08:46) - golfer's performance off the course

(12:28) - overwhelming aspects of tournament golf

(17:40) - focus control and mental fuel

(21:17) - tiered coaching programs

(26:06) - overthinking and golf performance

(29:04) - rhythm and pace

(34:05) - players reaching their potential

(38:35) - elevating golfers' a game

(44:31) - Jake's impressive tournament performance

(48:07) - playing golf shots to score

(51:34) - untying identity from golf

In this episode, we are joined by Alex Goff. Alex (@alexgoff10) is a graduate student at the University of Kentucky. Alex redshirted his freshman year but found footing his next year and started all of the events for the team. Alex’s accomplishments include winning the Kentucky Am, the Blessings Collegiate Invitational, and a runner-up finish in the Southeastern Am.

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(01:31) - choosing golf over baseball

(03:34) - building a strong foundation

(09:42) - college expectations vs. reality

(11:59) - simulating pressure during practice

(14:29) - team practice format and competition

(18:33) - proving myself in big tournaments

(22:01) - finding a go-to shot

(25:22) – coach’s challenging coaching style

(29:41) - winter preparation and postseason planning

(33:51) - taking advantage of Florida weather

(40:44) - talk to yourself, don't listen

IIn this episode, we are joined by Ben Shear. Ben (@Ben_Shear) is one of the top golf performance coaches, having worked with numerous PGA Tour players, including former World #1, Luke Donald, and US Open Champion, Webb Simpson. He also has worked with players from the NHL, NFL, NBA, MLS and the Olympics and is a fitness advisor to Golf Digest.

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(03:29) – golfers’ passion

(08:51) - core training concepts

(09:15) - mobility vs. stability

(12:38) - stability under high load and velocity

(17:41) - sports-specific training for golf

(19:10) - training on the continuum

(24:13) - golf and the off-season

(26:07) - impact of fall series on players

(29:47) - general diet guidelines

(33:09) - different formulas for different people

(35:43) - glucose spikes and their impact

(39:13) - glucose spike and energy crash

(42:25) - passion for minutiae in golf

(46:09) - late day warm-up routine

(48:27) - tissue work and consistency

In this episode, we are joined by Jacob Solomon. Jacob (@JacobCSolomon) is a professional golfer who is on the Korn Ferry Tour. In 2022, Jacob got conditional status on the KFT through Q-School and made the most of his starts by reshuffling in and securing status for 2024. Prior to professional golf, Jacob played at Auburn where he played at a high level, including earning 2nd Team all SEC in 2019.

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(01:45) - junior golf success and recruiting

(04:05) - amazing Auburn atmosphere

(09:53) - college golf challenges

(12:44) - working with a mental coach

(16:27) - controlling emotions on the course

(19:11) - playing golf into the wind

(25:40) - path to becoming a pro

(26:53) - struggling on the mini tour

(31:32) - playing with freedom and low expectations

(36:41) - adjusting to new golf courses

(38:22) - planning the schedule of events

(43:07) - playoff for U.S. Open

(46:12) - swing changes and compression on the golf ball

(49:29) - working out and increasing swing speed

In this episode, we are joined by Caleb Surratt. Caleb (@calebsurratt1) is a sophomore at the University of Tennessee. Despite being young, he already has a laundry list of accolades, including First Team All-America, All-SEC First Team, Walker Cup member, and SEC Individual Champion. Prior to Tennessee, he finished runner-up at the 2022 U.S. Junior Am and reached the No. 1 amateur ranking in the world on July 20, 2022, according to Data Golf Amateur Ranking.

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(01:14) - starting golf at a young age

(04:06) - the development of his swing

(07:43) - pinpointing swing mechanics

(11:26) - emotional roller coaster and resilience

(15:06) - Monday qualifying on the PGA Tour

(17:26) - a ball defying gravity

(20:26) - the pressure of making the team

(24:43) - working out and athleticism

(29:32) - golf workouts and strength training

(32:29) - an EMOM workout routine

(35:09) - college athlete's unique sleep schedule

(37:26) - mental and physical recovery

(41:06) - it's gonna come, just let it come