Your Golf Performance Podcast

What separates the world's best golfers from everyone else?
And what does it take to build one of the most successful golf coaching organisations in the world?In this episode of the Your Golf Performance Podcast, Brent Dale sits down with legendary golf instructor Jim McLean, one of the most influential figures in modern golf coaching.
With decades of experience working with elite professionals, major champions and developing hundreds of golf instructors through Jim McLean Golf Schools, Jim shares invaluable insights into coaching, leadership, player development and the pursuit of excellence.We explore:

• How Jim went from an individual golf instructor to building an internationally recognised golf school.
• His famous 7 a.m. Monday meetings and why developing communication skills is essential for great coaches.
• What separates talented golfers from players who consistently win at junior, college and professional level.
• The role of technology in modern coaching and whether young golfers are losing their feel, creativity and resilience.
• The origins of the X-Factor and some of the biggest misconceptions surrounding it.
• Why knowing what NOT to change in a golfer's swing can be just as important as knowing what to fix.
• What makes a truly great golf instructor and the lessons Jim has learned throughout his extraordinary career.

We also feature questions from fellow golf professionals Gavin Sutherland, Steve and John Horner.
Whether you're a PGA professional, aspiring golf coach, competitive player or passionate golfer, this episode offers a fascinating look into the mind of one of golf's most respected instructors.🎙️ Your Golf Performance Podcast — Hosted by Brent Dale🌐 www.yourgolfperformance.com#JimMcLean #GolfCoaching #GolfInstruction #GolfPodcast #YourGolfPerformance #JuniorGolf #PGATour


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We thank Titleist - The number 1 brand in golf for their continued support of the YGP Podcast
A huge thank you to the partners who support the Your Golf Performance Podcast:Titleist — supporting golfers at every level with some of the most trusted equipment in the game.
Draw More Circles — helping golfers understand their game through powerful stats and performance tracking.
STYKZ Golf — an exciting new junior golf equipment company, creating golf clubs designed specifically to help young golfers enjoy the game and develop.

Thank you to all our partners for supporting the podcast and helping us continue to bring you new episodes every week.

Transferring from the range to the course is something that the listener survey uncovered as a sore point for many of you!
Have a listen to my thoughts on this... 

As mentioned in my podcasts, I do offer training programs to help you get better at your practice outside of your lessons with your coach!
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Training Aids & Discount Codes

• Back 2 Basics Putting – Use the code YGP10 for 10% off or Click Here for 10% off
• Divot Board –Use the code YGP for 10% off or Click here for 10% off 
• Strike Wedge – Click Here for 15% off 
• Ryp Golf Speed Training – use the code YGP at check out for 10% off! 
• Your Golf Performance Academy - Use code PODCAST at check out for 30% off any subscription.

Sign up for the free course/library of 22 drills to help you get better at golf here

We thank Titleist - The number 1 brand in golf for their continued support of the YGP Podcast
A huge thank you to the partners who support the Your Golf Performance Podcast:Titleist — supporting golfers at every level with some of the most trusted equipment in the game.
Draw More Circles — helping golfers understand their game through powerful stats and performance tracking.
STYKZ Golf — an exciting new junior golf equipment company, creating golf clubs designed specifically to help young golfers enjoy the game and develop.

Thank you to all our partners for supporting the podcast and helping us continue to bring you new episodes every week.

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What does it take to become a +5 handicap golfer while working a demanding full-time corporate job?
In this episode of the Your Golf Performance Podcast, Brent Dale sits down with elite amateur golfer Kris Clelland, whose remarkable golfing journey recently made headlines around the world.In October 2026, Kris achieved something almost unimaginable at Lynwood Country Club — an albatross on the par-5 16th hole, followed immediately by a hole-in-one on the par-3 17th. Two extraordinary shots on consecutive holes, with the combination estimated at odds of 1 in 72 billion!But there's much more to Kris's story than those two incredible holes.Growing up in Scotland, Kris developed his game through elite junior pathways before eventually moving to Australia and building a successful corporate career. Despite the demands of full-time work, he has continued improving, reaching an impressive +5 handicap.We dive into how Kris structures his practice, manages his time, approaches competition and continues pushing the boundaries of his own performance.We explore the difference between practising more and practising better, the importance of having a clear purpose, managing expectations, accepting imperfect golf and developing the mindset required to perform at an elite level.Whether you're a competitive junior, aspiring elite amateur or everyday golfer trying to improve around work and family commitments, this episode is packed with valuable insights into what it really takes to get better at golf.Because improving your golf isn't always about finding more time — it's about making better use of the time you have.

Follow Kris 
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/krisclelland
Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@krisclelland

As mentioned in my podcasts, I do offer training programs to help you get better at your practice outside of your lessons with your coach!
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Training Aids & Discount Codes

• Back 2 Basics Putting – Use the code YGP10 for 10% off or Click Here for 10% off
• Divot Board –Use the code YGP for 10% off or Click here for 10% off 
• Strike Wedge – Click Here for 15% off 
• Ryp Golf Speed Training – use the code YGP at check out for 10% off! 
• Your Golf Performance Academy - Use code PODCAST at check out for 30% off any subscription.

Sign up for the free course/library of 22 drills to help you get better at golf here

We thank Titleist - The number 1 brand in golf for their continued support of the YGP Podcast
A huge thank you to the partners who support the Your Golf Performance Podcast:Titleist — supporting golfers at every level with some of the most trusted equipment in the game.
Draw More Circles — helping golfers understand their game through powerful stats and performance tracking.
STYKZ Golf — an exciting new junior golf equipment company, creating golf clubs designed specifically to help young golfers enjoy the game and develop.

Thank you to all our partners for supporting the podcast and helping us continue to bring you new episodes every week.

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Can you actually switch off between shots?
So many good rounds get ruined when the intencity increases....perhaps if you have a switch off mechanism your golf could improve?

As mentioned in my podcasts, I do offer training programs to help you get better at your practice outside of your lessons with your coach!
email me for more information [email protected]

Training Aids & Discount Codes

• Back 2 Basics Putting – Use the code YGP10 for 10% off or Click Here for 10% off
• Divot Board –Use the code YGP for 10% off or Click here for 10% off 
• Strike Wedge – Click Here for 15% off 
• Ryp Golf Speed Training – use the code YGP at check out for 10% off! 
• Your Golf Performance Academy - Use code PODCAST at check out for 30% off any subscription.

Sign up for the free course/library of 22 drills to help you get better at golf here

We thank Titleist - The number 1 brand in golf for their continued support of the YGP Podcast
A huge thank you to the partners who support the Your Golf Performance Podcast:Titleist — supporting golfers at every level with some of the most trusted equipment in the game.
Draw More Circles — helping golfers understand their game through powerful stats and performance tracking.
STYKZ Golf — an exciting new junior golf equipment company, creating golf clubs designed specifically to help young golfers enjoy the game and develop.

Thank you to all our partners for supporting the podcast and helping us continue to bring you new episodes every week.

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What happens when the players you grew up competing alongside go on to win on tour—and you’re left wondering, “Why isn’t it happening for me too?”
In this episode, I sit down with my good friend and fellow PGA Member, Peter. We completed our traineeships at the same time, travelled to events together and supported each other through mental health challenges.
We have an honest conversation about the pressures of playing professionally, the expectations we place on ourselves and how difficult it can be to avoid comparing your journey with someone else’s. Having been part of a state team alongside players who went on to win on tour in the USA, Peter shares his perspective on watching their success while navigating his own path.
We also talk coaching, the lessons we’ve learned and how we can help guide the next generation through the highs and lows of the game.
A conversation about friendship, perspective and finding your own way in golf.

As mentioned in my podcasts, I do offer training programs to help you get better at your practice outside of your lessons with your coach!
email me for more information [email protected]

Training Aids & Discount Codes

• Back 2 Basics Putting – Use the code YGP10 for 10% off or Click Here for 10% off
• Divot Board –Use the code YGP for 10% off or Click here for 10% off 
• Strike Wedge – Click Here for 15% off 
• Ryp Golf Speed Training – use the code YGP at check out for 10% off! 
• Your Golf Performance Academy - Use code PODCAST at check out for 30% off any subscription.

Sign up for the free course/library of 22 drills to help you get better at golf here

We thank Titleist - The number 1 brand in golf for their continued support of the YGP Podcast
A huge thank you to the partners who support the Your Golf Performance Podcast:Titleist — supporting golfers at every level with some of the most trusted equipment in the game.
Draw More Circles — helping golfers understand their game through powerful stats and performance tracking.
STYKZ Golf — an exciting new junior golf equipment company, creating golf clubs designed specifically to help young golfers enjoy the game and develop.

Thank you to all our partners for supporting the podcast and helping us continue to bring you new episodes every week.

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Could hitting more greens be as simple as measuring to the back edge and taking 5–10 metres off that number?
In this week’s Wednesday Wisdom, Brent Dale explores a simple approach to club selection that could help you stop leaving approach shots short and give yourself more birdie putts.
We discuss why chasing the flag can hurt your scores, how allowing for your typical strike can change your club choice, and when trouble over the back means you need a different plan.
A simple adjustment to your thinking could make a big difference to your greens in regulation.

As mentioned in my podcasts, I do offer training programs to help you get better at your practice outside of your lessons with your coach!
email me for more information [email protected]

Training Aids & Discount Codes

• Back 2 Basics Putting – Use the code YGP10 for 10% off or Click Here for 10% off
• Divot Board –Use the code YGP for 10% off or Click here for 10% off 
• Strike Wedge – Click Here for 15% off 
• Ryp Golf Speed Training – use the code YGP at check out for 10% off! 
• Your Golf Performance Academy - Use code PODCAST at check out for 30% off any subscription.

Sign up for the free course/library of 22 drills to help you get better at golf here

We thank Titleist - The number 1 brand in golf for their continued support of the YGP Podcast
A huge thank you to the partners who support the Your Golf Performance Podcast:Titleist — supporting golfers at every level with some of the most trusted equipment in the game.
Draw More Circles — helping golfers understand their game through powerful stats and performance tracking.
STYKZ Golf — an exciting new junior golf equipment company, creating golf clubs designed specifically to help young golfers enjoy the game and develop.

Thank you to all our partners for supporting the podcast and helping us continue to bring you new episodes every week.

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Chris Smeal – Building Champions: The Future of Junior Golf
What does it take to develop the next generation of elite golfers? And what can we learn from someone who has spent more than 20 years helping junior golfers reach their potential?
In this episode of the Your Golf Performance Podcast, Brent Dale welcomes back Chris Smeal, founder of Future Champions Golf (FCG), one of the world's leading junior golf tournament organisations.
Having helped create pathways for thousands of junior golfers, including players who have gone on to compete at the highest level, Chris shares his experiences and insights into junior development, tournament golf, coaching, and the important role parents play in a young golfer's journey.We dive into what separates talented juniors from those who ultimately succeed, the dangers of becoming too results-focused at a young age, developing effective practice habits, and why learning to compete with your B-game is so important.
Brent and Chris also discuss the growing relationship between Future Champions Golf and Australian junior golf, including the successful Sydney Junior Open, which attracted 107 players in July and provided a qualifying pathway to the FCG World Championship.With the Sydney Junior Classic returning December 16–18, they explore the importance of international opportunities, building successful junior tournaments, and creating pathways for Australian golfers to compete on the world stage.Whether you're a junior golfer, parent, coach, or passionate about player development, this episode is packed with valuable insights from one of junior golf's most experienced leaders
Follow Future Champions Golf: www.futurechampionsgolf.com
Your Golf Performance: www.yourgolfperformance.com


As mentioned in my podcasts, I do offer training programs to help you get better at your practice outside of your lessons with your coach!
email me for more information [email protected]

Training Aids & Discount Codes

• Back 2 Basics Putting – Use the code YGP10 for 10% off or Click Here for 10% off
• Divot Board –Use the code YGP for 10% off or Click here for 10% off 
• Strike Wedge – Click Here for 15% off 
• Ryp Golf Speed Training – use the code YGP at check out for 10% off! 
• Your Golf Performance Academy - Use code PODCAST at check out for 30% off any subscription.

Sign up for the free course/library of 22 drills to help you get better at golf here

We thank Titleist - The number 1 brand in golf for their continued support of the YGP Podcast
A huge thank you to the partners who support the Your Golf Performance Podcast:Titleist — supporting golfers at every level with some of the most trusted equipment in the game.
Draw More Circles — helping golfers understand their game through powerful stats and performance tracking.
STYKZ Golf — an exciting new junior golf equipment company, creating golf clubs designed specifically to help young golfers enjoy the game and develop.

Thank you to all our partners for supporting the podcast and helping us continue to bring you new episodes every week.

Please Complete The Listener Survey Here
Ever wondered why you can execute a new swing change perfectly on the driving range, but struggle to reproduce it on the golf course?
In this week's Wednesday Wisdom, I revisit a concept from Hank Haney's book The Big Miss, where he discusses the different stages of transferring a new skill from practice into competition.
From the driving range to practice rounds, tournament golf and eventually major championships, each step brings a new level of pressure and a potential drop in how consistently you can execute that skill.We also touch on the importance of fact-checking AI. When I asked ChatGPT about Haney's concept, it gave me seven stages, despite my recollection being five and another version suggesting four. A timely reminder that AI can be a fantastic resource, but you shouldn't automatically assume everything it tells you is correct.The big takeaway? Just because you can do it on the range doesn't mean you've mastered it. True skill development is about learning to transfer that technique into increasingly challenging environments, until it becomes reliable when it matters most.
A great reminder for golfers, parents and coaches to be patient with the learning process and understand that improvement isn't always immediately reflected on the scorecard.

As mentioned in my podcasts, I do offer training programs to help you get better at your practice outside of your lessons with your coach!
email me for more information [email protected]

Training Aids & Discount Codes

• Back 2 Basics Putting – Use the code YGP10 for 10% off or Click Here for 10% off
• Divot Board –Use the code YGP for 10% off or Click here for 10% off 
• Strike Wedge – Click Here for 15% off 
• Ryp Golf Speed Training – use the code YGP at check out for 10% off! 
• Your Golf Performance Academy - Use code PODCAST at check out for 30% off any subscription.

Sign up for the free course/library of 22 drills to help you get better at golf here

We thank Titleist - The number 1 brand in golf for their continued support of the YGP Podcast
A huge thank you to the partners who support the Your Golf Performance Podcast:Titleist — supporting golfers at every level with some of the most trusted equipment in the game.
Draw More Circles — helping golfers understand their game through powerful stats and performance tracking.
STYKZ Golf — an exciting new junior golf equipment company, creating golf clubs designed specifically to help young golfers enjoy the game and develop.

Thank you to all our partners for supporting the podcast and helping us continue to bring you new episodes every week.

Please Complete The Listener Survey Here



In this episode of the Your Golf Performance Podcast, Brent Dale sits down with highly respected PGA Professional and U.S. National Development Program coach Jack Kelly to explore what it really takes to develop elite junior golfers.
Jack shares his insights into working with talented young players, the habits that separate the best from the rest, and why becoming a great golfer involves so much more than simply having a technically sound golf swing.
We dive into player development, effective practice habits, tournament preparation, strength and conditioning, nutrition, and the mental side of performance.
We also discuss the importance of developing independent golfers, managing expectations, the role parents play in a young athlete's journey, and how coaches can create environments that encourage long-term improvement.Whether you're a junior golfer with big ambitions, a parent supporting your child's development, or a coach looking to get the best out of your players, this episode is packed with valuable insights and practical advice.Topics covered:

• What separates elite junior golfers from the rest
• Building effective and purposeful practice habits
• Technical development versus learning to score
• Strength, fitness, speed and physical development
• Nutrition, hydration and tournament preparation
• Mental toughness and managing expectations
• The role of parents in junior golf
• Developing independent, self-sufficient golfers
• The U.S. National Development Program and pathways for talented juniors

If you're serious about improving your golf or helping the next generation reach their potential, this is an episode you won't want to miss.🎧 Enjoy the episode, and don't forget to subscribe to the Your Golf Performance Podcast for more conversations with leading coaches, players and experts from around the world.


As mentioned in my podcasts, I do offer training programs to help you get better at your practice outside of your lessons with your coach!
email me for more information [email protected]

Training Aids & Discount Codes

• Back 2 Basics Putting – Use the code YGP10 for 10% off or Click Here for 10% off
• Divot Board –Use the code YGP for 10% off or Click here for 10% off 
• Strike Wedge – Click Here for 15% off 
• Ryp Golf Speed Training – use the code YGP at check out for 10% off! 
• Your Golf Performance Academy - Use code PODCAST at check out for 30% off any subscription.

Sign up for the free course/library of 22 drills to help you get better at golf here

We thank Titleist - The number 1 brand in golf for their continued support of the YGP Podcast
A huge thank you to the partners who support the Your Golf Performance Podcast:Titleist — supporting golfers at every level with some of the most trusted equipment in the game.
Draw More Circles — helping golfers understand their game through powerful stats and performance tracking.
STYKZ Golf — an exciting new junior golf equipment company, creating golf clubs designed specifically to help young golfers enjoy the game and develop.

Thank you to all our partners for supporting the podcast and helping us continue to bring you new episodes every week.

Please Complete The Listener Survey Here
Are You Practicing or Just Hitting Balls?
A bucket of balls and an hour at the range doesn’t automatically mean you’ve practised.
In this episode of the Your Golf Performance Podcast, I talk about the difference between purposeful practice and simply whacking balls with no clear direction. If you don’t know what you’re working on, what you’re trying to achieve or how you’ll measure success, what are you actually improving?
Before your next range session, ask yourself: Am I here to hit balls, or am I here to get better?

As mentioned in my podcasts, I do offer training programs to help you get better at your practice outside of your lessons with your coach!
email me for more information [email protected]

Training Aids & Discount Codes

• Back 2 Basics Putting – Use the code YGP10 for 10% off or Click Here for 10% off
• Divot Board –Use the code YGP for 10% off or Click here for 10% off 
• Strike Wedge – Click Here for 15% off 
• Ryp Golf Speed Training – use the code YGP at check out for 10% off! 
• Your Golf Performance Academy - Use code PODCAST at check out for 30% off any subscription.

Sign up for the free course/library of 22 drills to help you get better at golf here

We thank Titleist - The number 1 brand in golf for their continued support of the YGP Podcast
A huge thank you to the partners who support the Your Golf Performance Podcast:Titleist — supporting golfers at every level with some of the most trusted equipment in the game.
Draw More Circles — helping golfers understand their game through powerful stats and performance tracking.
STYKZ Golf — an exciting new junior golf equipment company, creating golf clubs designed specifically to help young golfers enjoy the game and develop.

Thank you to all our partners for supporting the podcast and helping us continue to bring you new episodes every week.