Your Golf Performance Podcast

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Matt Ballard's journey into golf coaching was anything but conventional.

A former touring professional himself, Matt actually began coaching Tour players while he was still trying to make it as a player — including one week at the WA Open when he realised he'd booked six or seven putting lessons for other professionals before he'd even prepared for his own tournament.
That moment helped set him on a completely different path.
In this episode, Matt joins the Your Golf Performance Podcast to discuss his playing career, how he got into coaching "backwards", and the lessons he's learned working with some of the best players in the game.
We talk about his early fascination with putting, what he learned from Greg Chalmers when he was one of the world's best putters, and how Matt eventually found himself coaching Adam Scott's short game.
Matt shares some brilliant stories from his time with Adam — including initially having to turn down the opportunity to coach him, a difficult conversation at TPC Sawgrass, and a reconnaissance trip alongside Adam and legendary caddie Steve Williams that changed the way Matt viewed tournament preparation.
We also dive into Matt's time as Singapore National Coach, what he implemented within their high-performance program to help Singapore become more internationally competitive, and the lessons he later took into his work with Golf Australia.
Finally, we discuss how Matt's coaching has evolved from being heavily technical to focusing on three key areas: technique, skill development and pressure training — and why improving technique means very little if a golfer can't transfer it to the course.
A fascinating conversation about playing, coaching, high performance and what actually helps golfers get better.




As mentioned in the episode I do offer training programs to help you get better at your practice outside of your lessons with your coach!
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• Your Golf Performance Academy - Use code PODCAST at check out for 30% off any subscription.

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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.

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Is your back-nine collapse really caused by poor technique—or could it be what you’re eating and drinking during the round?
In this Wednesday Wisdom episode, I share the story of a golfer in his 70s who regularly struggled on the back nine. He assumed his golf swing was letting him down, but after looking more closely at his routine, we discovered that his blood-glucose levels were almost doubling after his halfway food.
Rather than giving him the sustained energy he expected, his food choices may have been contributing to fluctuating energy, concentration and decision-making on the closing holes.I discuss why golfers need to pay attention to:

• What they eat before and during a round
• Hydration and electrolyte intake
• Energy and concentration changes throughout the round
• Recognising when the problem may not be technical
• Seeking personalised advice when managing diabetes or other medical conditions

If you’re looking for more ideas around golf nutrition, food and hydration, go back and listen to Episode 99 with performance dietitian Rob Yang.



As mentioned in the episode 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.

Tristan Lambert and I went to high school together, where I saw firsthand the talent, discipline and dedication that would eventually take him into professional golf.
He represented NSW and Australia, enjoyed an outstanding amateur career and competed in the United States alongside future major champions Dustin Johnson and Webb Simpson. After turning professional, he finished runner-up in the Queensland Open, Victorian PGA and South Australian PGA—but the breakthrough victory never arrived.
In this honest conversation, we look back on Tristan’s journey and discuss the highs and lows of chasing professional golf, the anxiety and nerves he experienced in competition, the pressure of expectations and the realities of life on tour.
We also explore what happens when talent, preparation and hard work don’t lead to the career you imagined—and the lessons Tristan has taken from the journey.



As mentioned in the episode 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.

This month marks five years of the Your Golf Performance Podcast.Over those five years, I’ve had more than 200 conversations with professional golfers, coaches, mental performance experts and some of the smartest people in the game.
So for this week’s Wednesday Wisdom, I’m reflecting on five of the biggest lessons I’ve taken from those conversations.
Why there’s no single pathway to becoming a great golfer. Why the best performers understand themselves so well. Why failure is almost always part of the journey. Why the mental game isn’t simply about “staying positive”. And why curiosity might be one of the greatest tools we have for improvement.
Five years. More than 200 conversations. Five lessons that have influenced the way I think about golf, performance and coaching.
A huge thank you to everyone who has listened, shared an episode or been part of the podcast over the past five years — and to our partners Titleist, Draw More Circles and STYKZ Golf for their support.


As mentioned in the episode 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.

What does it take mentally to win The Open Championship?
Mental performance coach Karl Morris returns to the Your Golf Performance Podcast following Ryan Fox’s incredible victory at The Open.
Karl has worked closely with Ryan on the mental side of performance, and in this episode we go behind the scenes of his Open Championship win — from bouncing back after an opening-round 72, to handling pressure, dealing with bad breaks, committing to shots and performing when everything is on the line.We discuss:

• What changed mentally after Ryan’s opening 72
• How Ryan and his caddie created greater ownership and commitment over every shot
• Why acceptance is one of golf’s most important skills
• How breathing can help golfers perform under pressure
• Why you don’t need to feel confident to play great golf
• The difference between chasing consistency and developing adaptability
• Why unrealistic expectations destroy performance
• What “mental toughness” actually looks like
• How to play when your A-game doesn’t show up
• Practical ways to train your mental game rather than simply reading about it

Whether you’re a competitive golfer, junior, coach or someone simply trying to get more out of your game, this conversation provides a fascinating insight into the mindset behind a Major Championship victory — and how you can apply the same principles to your own golf.

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As mentioned in the episode 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.

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We thank Titleist - The number 1 brand in golf for their continued support of the YGP Podcast

PGA Tour Stats That Will Change Your Expectations
Do you expect to hole every 5-footer? Hit every wedge inside 10 feet? Get up and down every time you miss a green?You might be expecting way too much from your golf.
In this episode of Wednesday Wisdom, I break down five PGA Tour stats that might surprise you — and show just how unrealistic our expectations can become.
We look at putting percentages, proximity to the hole, scrambling and more to compare what golfers think great players should do versus what the best players in the world actually do.
If you've ever walked off the course frustrated because you felt like you “should have played better,” this episode might completely change the way you judge your golf.
As mentioned in the episode 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.

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We thank Titleist - The number 1 brand in golf for their continued support of the YGP Podcast

Inside the Ropes: What the Best Golfers Do Differently | Jason Shortall
Former PGA Tour caddie Jason Shortall joins the Your Golf Performance Podcast to share stories and lessons from a career spent alongside some of the best players in the game.Jason has caddied for the likes of Ricky Barnes, Chris Kirk, Justin Thomas, Sung Kang, Jarrod Lyle and Tom Kim — including being on the bag for Justin Thomas’ first professional victory, Chris Kirk’s 2011 Viking Classic win, Sung Kang’s 2019 Byron Nelson victory and Jarrod Lyle’s unforgettable hole-in-one on the 16th at the Phoenix Open.
We talk about Jason’s journey from Australia to America, how he broke into professional caddying, what life on Tour is really like and what he learned from watching elite golfers prepare, practise and compete week after week.Jason also shares what separates the very best players from the rest, who impressed him with their work ethic, what young golfers can learn from Tour professionals, and the importance of the player-caddie relationship under pressure.We also chat about Jason’s next chapter with Foresight Sports, working with technology such as GCQuad, and how launch-monitor data is changing the way golfers practise and understand their games.A fascinating look behind the ropes at what it really takes to perform at the highest level.


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• 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.

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We thank Titleist - The number 1 brand in golf for their continued support of the YGP Podcast

Are You Practising… Or Just Hitting Balls?There’s a big difference between hitting balls and actually practising.In this Wednesday Wisdom, I talk about a post I saw showing someone with a shag bag, hitting chip after chip to the same hole — and why hitting 100 balls from the same spot might not be as productive as it feels.Repetition certainly has its place, particularly when you’re working on a technical change. But if you want your practice to transfer to the golf course, you need variability, different challenges and some form of pressure or consequence.Make your practice look more like the game you’re actually preparing to play.

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.

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We thank Titleist - The number 1 brand in golf for their continued support of the YGP Podcast

Craig Hocknull has built one of the most unique careers in golf.
From competing at the highest levels of professional golf to becoming an award-winning coach, inventor and entrepreneur, Craig has experienced the game from almost every angle.In this episode, we dive into Craig’s journey through professional golf, what separates the best players from the rest, his approach to coaching and speed development, how technology and social media are changing golf instruction, and the lessons he’s learned throughout his career.A fascinating conversation about playing, coaching, improvement and building a life in golf.

Craigs Instagram

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• 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.

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We thank Titleist - The number 1 brand in golf for their continued support of the YGP Podcast

Ever hit a couple of bad shots and suddenly start trying to fix your golf swing mid-round?
A new swing thought. A grip change. Slow it down. Stay down. Turn more. Before you know it, you’re five holes deep into a swing you’ve never made before. In this Wednesday Wisdom, I talk about why the golf course isn’t the place to rebuild your swing, how quickly searching for fixes can derail a round, and what you should focus on instead when things aren’t going your way. Sometimes your swing hasn’t disappeared at all — you just need to stop searching and start playing.

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• 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.

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We thank Titleist - The number 1 brand in golf for their continued support of the YGP Podcast