Your Golf Performance Podcast

Nick Clinard returns to the Your Golf Performance Podcast after an incredible few years leading the Auburn University men's golf program.
Since our last conversation, Nick has guided Auburn to two NCAA National Championships and coached one of the most exciting young talents in world golf, Jackson Koivun, on his journey to becoming a PGA TOUR winner.
In this episode, we dive into what Nick has learnt since becoming a national championship coach, how his coaching philosophy has evolved, and the leadership lessons that come with managing one of the best college golf programs in the world.
We also discuss what made Jackson Koivun different from the moment he arrived on campus, the challenges of coaching elite players, the difficult conversations that every great coach must have, and what truly separates the golfers who reach the PGA TOUR from those who don't.
Whether you're a coach, parent, competitive golfer or simply love the game, this conversation is packed with practical insights into developing talent, building high-performing teams, and creating an environment where players can thrive.
🎙️ Topics include:
• Winning two NCAA National Championships
• Lessons learnt as a championship coach
• Coaching Jackson Koivun
• Developing elite junior golfers
• Leadership and team culture
• College golf, NIL and the Transfer Portal
• What separates PGA TOUR players from the rest
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In this week's Wednesday Wisdom, I share a recent coaching experience that reinforced one of the biggest lessons in golf improvement: a great range swing doesn't automatically lead to great golf on the course.
I had a student who consistently swung the club well during lessons, but the moment we stepped onto the golf course, everything changed. Different decisions, different emotions, different swing patterns.That's because golf isn't just about technique—it's about transferring skills from a controlled practice environment into a real-world performance environment where pressure, consequences, and decision-making all come into play.In this episode, I explain:

• Why range performance can be misleading.
• What changes when you take your game onto the course.
• How to bridge the gap between practice and performance.
• Why on-course coaching can fast-track your improvement.

If you've ever wondered why you "can't take your range game to the course," this episode is for you.This is a great episode for golfers of every level because the real goal isn't building a perfect swing—it's building a swing that holds up when the score counts.



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In this episode, I sit down with one of Australia's leading golf coaches, Ryan Mouque, to dive into why so many golfers struggle to improve despite putting in plenty of time and effort.We discuss:

• Why most amateur golfers plateau.
• The biggest mistakes golfers make when trying to improve.
• Why online coaching can be one of the fastest ways to lower your scores.
• The importance of having a structured system instead of constantly searching for swing tips.
• How AimPoint has changed the way golfers read greens and why having a repeatable process leads to better putting under pressure.

Whether you're trying to break 100, 90 or 80, this conversation is packed with practical advice that will help you practise smarter, make better decisions on the course, and understand what it really takes to improve.🎙️ Listen now and let us know your biggest takeaway.



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One of the biggest lessons I took away this week didn't happen on a golf course... it happened during a personal training session.
My trainer had me learning a new movement pattern, and the instruction was simple: slow everything down.
Every repetition had to be deliberate, controlled, and intentional. It felt awkward at first, but that's exactly the point. When you're trying to build a new movement, speed often hides mistakes instead of fixing them.
It's no different in golf. So many golfers want to hit balls at full speed while making a swing change, but if your brain hasn't had time to learn the new pattern, you'll simply fall back into old habits. Slowing down allows your body to understand what the movement should actually feel like before you gradually build speed back in.Whether you're in the gym, on the driving range, or learning any new skill, remember this:Slow is smooth. Smooth becomes fast.In this week's Wednesday Wisdom, I share why slowing down could be the fastest way to improve your golf.


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This week on the Your Golf Performance Podcast, Brent Dale sits down with Easton Key, Head Coach at Austin Peay State University, to go behind the scenes of college golf in the United States. From recruiting and player development to the habits that separate elite college golfers from the rest, Easton shares what coaches are really looking for—and the common mistakes juniors and parents make along the way. In this episode, we cover:

• What life is really like as a Division I college coach
• How the recruiting process actually works
• The biggest mistakes juniors and parents make
• The habits and characteristics of elite college golfers
• What coaches notice immediately when evaluating players
• The importance of academics, attitude and work ethic
• Practical advice for Australian golfers dreaming of playing college golf

Whether you're a junior golfer, parent, coach or simply curious about the U.S. college pathway, this episode is packed with insights from someone working inside one of America's Division I golf programs. 🎙️ Your Golf Performance Podcast – Helping golfers improve their game through expert conversations, practical coaching and real-world experience. #CollegeGolf #GolfScholarships #JuniorGolf #GolfCoaching #Division1 #AustinPeay #GolfPodcast #YourGolfPerformance #GolfDevelopment #Recruiting



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Ryan Fox's story is a powerful reminder that success in golf doesn't always follow the same timeline. He didn't play his first competitive golf tournament until he was 18, became a rookie on the DP World Tour at 30, and has now established himself as one of the best players in the world—highlighted by his incredible performance at The Open Championship. In this episode, I talk about why comparing your journey to someone else's can be one of the biggest mistakes you make, and why patience, persistence, and continuous improvement are often far more important than early success. Whether you're a junior golfer, a parent, or an adult chasing your golfing goals, this is a reminder to trust the process. Your timeline doesn't have to look like anyone else's. 🎙️ If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review and share it with someone who needs to hear this message today.



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What's it really like trying to make it as a professional golfer?This week, Brent sits down with newly graduated PGA Professional Reid Brown, who is documenting the unfiltered journey of chasing a career on tour. From long drives, airport lounges and cheap hotels to practice rounds, Pro-Ams, tournament golf and coaching back home to fund the dream, Reid shares what life is actually like for an aspiring tour professional.The conversation dives into the sacrifices, financial realities and mental challenges of pursuing elite golf, while also exploring what Reid has learned from competing alongside some of Australia's best players. What separates those who make it from those who don't? Is it talent, preparation, mindset, or something else entirely?If you've ever dreamed of playing professional golf—or you're simply curious about what happens behind the scenes—this episode offers an honest look at the road to the tour.In this episode:

• The real costs of chasing professional golf
• Balancing coaching with tournament life
• Lessons from playing alongside elite professionals
• What the best players do differently
• Handling missed cuts and setbacks
• Advice for juniors dreaming of a tour career

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The Open Championship is one of the greatest tests in golf—but if you watch closely, there are plenty of lessons that can help you play better golf too.
In this episode of Wednesday Wisdom, I share some things every golfer can learn from watching the world's best tackle links golf. From accepting bad breaks and controlling trajectory to choosing simpler shots, managing tough conditions and fully committing to every decision.
The Open reminds us that great golf isn't always about hitting perfect shots. It's about adapting, making smart decisions, controlling your reactions and finding a way to get the ball around the course.
Whether you're a low-handicap golfer or just trying to break 100, these are lessons you can take straight into your next round.

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In this episode of the Your Golf Performance Podcast, I sit down with Tony Meyer, one of Australian golf's most experienced high-performance leaders and coaches. Tony's journey has taken him from a PGA traineeship at Bowral Golf Club and an Australian Institute of Sport scholarship to coaching some of Australia's leading emerging golfers, serving as a State and National Coach, leading Golf Australia's high-performance strategy, managing Australia's golf team at the Paris Olympic Games, and now working as Head of Performance and Player Strategy for Ripper GC in the LIV Golf League. We dive into what truly separates the best players from the rest, the common traits of golfers who make it to the highest level, the role parents and coaches play in junior development, and what Tony has learned from decades spent inside elite sporting environments. Tony also shares his insights on developing world-class coaches, building successful high-performance programs, working alongside some of the biggest names in Australian golf, establishing the Cameron Smith Scholarship, and what life is really like behind the scenes with Ripper GC. This is a fascinating conversation about coaching, leadership, talent development, high performance and what it really takes to reach the top of the game. If you're a golfer, coach, parent of a talented junior, or simply fascinated by elite performance, this is an episode you won't want to miss.



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In this week's Wednesday Wisdom, I talk about a trap I see golfers fall into all the time: being busy instead of being productive.It's easy to spend hours at the driving range, hit hundreds of balls, and walk away feeling like you've worked hard.
But if your practice has no purpose, no feedback, and no plan, those hours often lead to very little improvement.In this episode, I explain the difference between simply putting in time and practising with intention. Whether you're a junior golfer chasing bigger goals, a club golfer trying to lower your handicap, or a parent wanting to help your child improve, this episode will give you a different perspective on what effective practice really looks like.
Remember, it's not about how much you practise—it's about how well you practise.If you enjoyed this episode, I'd really appreciate it if you could subscribe, leave a review, and share it with someone who could benefit from hearing it.

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