The Tournament Code

In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Mo Pickens (@Learntowin). Primarily, Dr. Mo is a sports performance psychologist who has helped his players win a combined 29 PGA Tour victories, 300 amateur wins, and 2 NCAA Championships. Dr. Pickens received his Ph.D. in sport psychology from the University of Virginia in 1995, and went on to author multiple books including, “The Winning Way in Golf and Life.” Currently, Dr. Mo resides in Sea Island, Georgia and works full time as a performance psychologist.

---

Follow us:

Twitter - @TournamentCode

Instagram - @thetournamentcode

YouTube - The Tournament Code

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

---

(00:57) - how Dr. Mo got into the game of golf

(06:35) - coaching Zach Johnson during his Masters win

(15:55) - a good pre-shot routine

(20:32) - practicing with a routine

(22:28) - overcoming obstacles

(29:23) - nerves on the course vs off the course

(33:40) - college players vs tour pros

(36:34) - a minute with Mo

(39:55) - working with different kinds of players

(43:26) - what Dr. Mo would tell a junior golfer

In this episode, we are joined by Jon Tattersall (@jontattersall11). Jon is originally from England but moved to Pinehurst, North Carolina to begin his golf coaching career. Throughout the course of his career, Jon has worked with a broad spectrum of players ranging from club players to major champions. In 2007, Jon co-founded Fusion ATL, a sports performance facility designed to capture performance data and develop training protocols for the ardent golfer.

---

Follow us:

Twitter - @TournamentCode

Instagram - @thetournamentcode

YouTube - The Tournament Code

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

---

(00:52) - how Jon got into the game of golf

(04:06) - learning how to coach golf

(06:13) - coaching elite players

(09:02) - technology advancements in golf coaching

(12:47) - coaching on the PGA Tour

(16:48) - starting Fusion ATL

(20:48) - physical therapy for golf

(28:15) - how deep to dive into technique

(30:50) - taking it from the range to the course

(39:08) - what Jon would tell himself as a junior golfer

In this episode, we are joined by Josh Teater (@jteater12). Josh was born and raised in Lexington, Kentucky and played golf at Morehead State. For seven years after graduating, Josh grinded through mini tours and Q-School every year before eventually breaking through and earning status on the Korn Ferry Tour. In that first year on the Korn Ferry Tour, Josh won the Utah Championship and earned his PGA Tour card. Currently, Josh plays on the Korn Ferry Tour.

---

Follow us:

Twitter - @TournamentCode

Instagram - @thetournamentcode

YouTube - The Tournament Code

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

---

(00:43) - how Josh got into the game of golf

(06:06) - playing college golf

(08:44) - turning professional

(12:49) - breaking through onto the PGA Tour

(18:10) - playing well on the west coast

(23:17) - moving to Sea Island

(29:41) - preparing for tournaments

(33:20) - playing in the majors

(38:05) - working with mental coaches

(40:09) - what Josh would tell himself as a junior golfer

In this episode, we are joined by Ross Macleod (@rossmacleodputt). Ross has had over 10 years of experience as a putting coach for every level of golfer from beginners to tour pros. Currently, Ross lives in Helensburgh, Scotland, and offers both online and in person coaching.

---

Follow us:

Twitter - @TournamentCode

Instagram - @thetournamentcode

YouTube - The Tournament Code

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

---

(00:45) - how Ross got into the game of golf

(02:32) - playing college golf in Scotland

(07:13) - becoming a putting coach

(11:20) - fundamentals of putting

(18:37) - evolution of putting styles

(21:40) - putter fitting

(28:23) - eye position in putting

(31:20) - working through the yips

(41:01) - arm lock putters

(45:25) - putting practice plan

(56:14) - working with tour players

(57:34) - one thing Ross would tell a junior golfer

In this episode, we are joined by Jayson Nickol (@JaysonNickol). After retiring from the military in 2013, Jayson rediscovered his love for the game of golf and improved from a 14 handicap to a 3 in less than a year. Around this time Jayson began studying golf instruction under PGA Tour coach Shauheen Nakhjavani, a top 75 rated coach in the world. Jayson offers both in person and online coaching and is currently the #2 rated coach on Skillest.

---

Follow us:

Twitter - @TournamentCode

Instagram - @thetournamentcode

YouTube - The Tournament Code

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

---

(00:51) - how Jayson got into the game of golf

(03:06) - how hockey helps golf swing development

(06:36) - how Jayson got into golf instruction

(10:53) - military career

(14:18) - competing in the Invictus Games

(20:10) - improving from a 14 handicap to a 3

(33:06) - importance of taking lessons

(37:41) - finding a golf coach

(45:53) - preparing for tournaments

(51:40) - low point control drills

(55:52) - what Jayson would tell himself as a junior golfer

In this episode, we are joined by Gator Todd (@_gtodd). Currently, Gator is the associate head coach of the #1 ranked Vanderbilt Men’s Golf team. Gator grew up in Florence, Alabama and went on to be an All-SEC player at the University of Alabama. After college, Gator played professionally for five years on the Nationwide Tour and various mini-tours. Before coaching at Vanderbilt, Gator helped lead Marquette to a Big East Championship and was part of the Coaching Staff of the Year.

---

Follow us:

Twitter - @TournamentCode

Instagram - @thetournamentcode

YouTube - The Tournament Code

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

---

(00:34) - how Gator got into the game of golf

(04:56) - transitioning from high school to college

(13:00) - living in St. Simons Island as a pro

(17:55) - coaching at Marquette

(21:50) - coaching at Vanderbilt

(26:50) - recruiting

(29:00) - coaching Gordon Sargent

(32:37) - day in the life of a Vanderbilt golfer

(38:53) - reflection after tournaments

(44:44) - what Gator would tell himself as a junior golfer

In this episode we are joined by Doug Lawrie, (@FocusGolfGroup). Currently, Doug is the owner of Focus Golf Group, a golf academy in Burlington, Ontario that specializes in teaching junior golfers. Doug has won many awards over the course of his teaching career, including the 2022 PGA of Canada Coach of the Year, and is a U.S. Kids top 50 Master Teacher.

---

Follow us:

Twitter - @TournamentCode

Instagram - @thetournamentcode

YouTube - The Tournament Code

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

---

(00:51) - how Doug got into the game of golf

(12:45) - why junior golfers change coaches

(15:42) - detaching from results

(21:51) - difference between teaching and coaching

(31:10) - on course games

(38:10) - block practice vs. randomized practice

(41:38) - developing a tournament schedule

(47:54) - what the first golf lesson looks like

(53:06) - blueprint for success

(57:30) - one thing Doug would tell a junior golfer

In this episode, we are joined by Coach Brennan Webb (@CoachWebbUTVols). Currently, Coach Webb is in his fifth year as head men’s golf coach at the University of Tennessee. Before this, Webb was the head coach at Middle Tennessee State University and assistant coach at Georgia Tech. During his own college days, Webb also a standout player who helped East Tennessee State rise to #1 in the country. Before coaching, Webb played pro for around 8 years and competed on various tours including the PGA Tour, Korn Ferry Tour, and Canadian Tour.

---

Follow us:

Twitter - @TournamentCode

Instagram - @thetournamentcode

YouTube - The Tournament Code

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

---

(00:51) - how Coach Webb got into the game of golf

(02:50) - playing college golf

(09:23) - playing on the Korn Ferry Tour

(12:52) - balancing pro golf and family

(17:42) - college coaching career

(21:25) - utilizing practice time effectively

(25:56) - day in the life Tennessee golfer

(29:17) - qualifying process for the top 5

(31:30) - coaching Caleb Surratt

(34:50) - tournament reflection process

(40:34) - tournament preparation process

(46:50) - separating process and results

(48:16) - what Coach Webb would tell himself as a junior golfer

In this episode we are joined by Rob Labritz (@roblabritzgolf). Rob currently plays full time on the Champions Tour. Rob has been the Head Professional at GlenArbor Golf Club for many years and has competed as a club professional during that time. During this time Rob qualified for 8 PGA Championships, making the cut in 2 of them. In 2021, Rob medaled at Champions Tour Q-School in his first attempt which earned him full status. He finished 41st on the money list this season which included a season best T-4th at the U.S. Senior Open.

---

Follow us:

Twitter - @TournamentCode

Instagram - @thetournamentcode

YouTube - The Tournament Code

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

---

(00:42) - how Rob got into golf

(04:40) - turning professional at a young age

(07:38) - balancing competitive golf and work

(12:31) - questions to ask the worlds best players

(14:47) - the power of visualization

(23:02) - nerves during tournament play

(32:38) - learning to slow down under pressure

(38:30) - learning to conserve energy on tour

(42:32) - preparing for tournaments as a club pro

(45:35) - playing practice rounds

(47:34) - journaling

(51:31) - what Rob would tell himself as a junior golfer

In this episode we are joined by Sasho MacKenzie (@SashoMacKenzie). Sasho is a professor of Sports Biomechanics at St. Francis University in Antigonish, Nova Scotia. In addition to this work, Sasho also consults with PING and FootJoy on Biomechanics and Software Development. Many of the world's top instructors refer to Sasho’s work to better their understanding of the mechanical principles of the golf swing. Sasho is also a Co-Founder of The Stack System, a revolutionary tool developed for golfers to gain swing speed.

---

Follow us:

Twitter - @TournamentCode

Instagram - @thetournamentcode

YouTube - The Tournament Code

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

---

(00:57) - how Sasho got into golf

(09:21) - working through the driver yips

(14:05) - getting into the biomechanics field

(15:57) - golf shoe research with FootJoy

(27:17) - developing The Stack System

(36:16) - data gathered from Stack users

(47:43) - the development of The Stack System

(58:09) - developing a higher “playing speed”

(01:05:18) - what makes someone a good putter

(01:06:47) - heads up putting

(01:13:50) - what Sasho would tell a junior golfer