Ever take lessons, swing “better,” and still shoot the same scores? We unpack why so many fixes fade under pressure and how to build change that sticks. Michael shares a candid client story that redefines what makes a “great coach,” then dives into the core problem: chasing the club instead of coaching the human moving it. You’ll hear why discomfort is essential to motor learning, how implicit practice away from the ball builds durable patterns, and why timing good shots isn’t the same as sequencing a reliable swing.

We get specific about measurement. Baselines, force plates, and launch monitor data are more than gadgets; they keep both coach and player honest. Michael explains how to set targets for pressure, path, and delivery, then use test-train-retest loops to confirm that a pattern actually changed—not just the appearance of the swing. He also tackles the incentives that keep coaching transactional, and makes the case for fiduciary or transformational coaching that puts results and referrals ahead of ego. If your coach can’t show their work, you’re guessing.

There’s practical guidance too: when to practice without a ball, how to choose specialists for putting and wedges, and what a modern session should include. We break down sequencing for consistency and speed, connect body movement to club forces, and show how better concepts make “limited mobility” less limiting. The payoff is confidence on uneven lies and under stress, with a swing you understand and can self-correct.

If you’re ready to move beyond tips and into measurable progress, this conversation is your map. Subscribe, share with a golf friend who’s stuck, and leave a review with the one change you plan to try next.