Your Golf Performance Podcast

In this episode, I sit down with someone who was a genuine club legend when I was growing up at New Brighton Golf Club — Rob Willis. Rob’s playing career is highlighted by winning the 1988 NSW Amateur Championship before making the jump into professional golf, competing on the Australian Tour and gaining opportunities to play overseas. We dive into what tournament golf was really like in his era — the nerves, the pressure, the practice habits, and what it was like teeing it up alongside some of the game’s biggest names. Rob also shares honest reflections on what he would have done differently with today’s knowledge, how his understanding of performance has evolved over 30+ years in the game, and how he knew it was time to walk away from full-time tour life. This is a brilliant conversation full of perspective for competitive golfers, juniors chasing the dream, and anyone who loves the journey of the game.

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Ever jumped into a new car and suddenly the hand brake is gone… replaced by a foot brake?
You know how to drive. You know how to stop. But for a while, everything feels awkward, slow, and uncomfortable.
In this episode, we talk about why learning new habits and skills always feels worse before it feels better — whether that’s changing something in your golf swing, your practice habits, or even something as simple as adapting to a new car.
We break down how the brain actually learns new patterns, why performance often dips during change, and why so many people quit right before the breakthrough happens.
If you’ve ever felt frustrated trying to change a habit — in golf or in life — this episode will help you understand why that feeling is normal and how to push through it the smart way.

In this episode, I’m joined by Australian professional golfer Adam Bland, a multiple-time international tour winner who’s competed across Australasia, Japan, Europe, and North America. Adam takes us inside what it’s really like to win on tour — from the emotions and nerves coming down the stretch on Sunday, to standing over shots that can change your career. We break down what he was thinking on the final few holes, how he managed pressure in winning moments, and what separated his best weeks from the rest. We also dive into the grind of life as a touring professional, the realities aspiring pros don’t see, and the lessons Adam now passes on after transitioning into coaching at Glenelg Golf Club. This is a must-listen for junior golfers, parents, and serious players who want an honest look at what it takes to close tournaments and survive professional golf.

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In this episode of Your Golf Performance Podcast, Brent Dale sits down with Connor McKinney, one of Australia’s most exciting emerging professionals — and since recording this episode, a winner on the PGA Tour of Australasia. Connor opens up about what the Q-School process really tests — mentally, physically, and emotionally — and what he learned about himself when everything was on the line. From there, the conversation rewinds to his journey into professional golf, exploring how his amateur background, evolving practice habits, and performance mindset have shaped his rapid rise. The episode dives deep into:

• What it takes to perform under extreme pressure, including Q-School
• How Connor structures his practice so it transfers to competition
• The role of fitness and mindset as the standard continues to rise
• How he manages performance when things start to slip mid-round
• What he believes truly separates the best players in the world from very good professionals

This conversation offers rare insight into the habits, standards, and thinking of a player proving he belongs at the highest level, making it essential listening for serious golfers, coaches, parents, and aspiring professionals.


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In this episode of Your Golf Performance Podcast, I sit down with Jason Baile — one of the most respected coaches in world golf and the PGA of America National Teacher & Coach of the Year. Jason has built a reputation not only as a world-class instructor, but as a trusted advisor, mentor, and leader within the golf community. A member of the PGA’s Quarter Century Club, he brings a rare blend of technical expertise, emotional intelligence, and real-world experience gained from decades of coaching at the highest level. In this conversation, we explore what truly separates the best players in the world — like Scottie Scheffler and Rory McIlroy — from those fighting to keep their card, and why the margins at the elite level are far smaller than most people realise

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In this episode, Brent sits down with Nick Chertock — an accountant by trade, lifelong mid-handicap golfer, and one of the most influential non-coaches in the golf instruction world. As co-founder of Open Forum, Nick has spent the last 10–20 years immersed in conversations with some of the best golf coaches on the planet, asking the questions many golfers and coaches never think to ask. Despite not being a touring professional or teaching full-time, Nick has become a trusted connector, discussion starter, and advocate for smarter golf improvement. In this conversation, Brent and Nick dive into what Nick has learned from decades of observing elite coaches, whether all that knowledge has actually improved his own golf game, and the dangers of information overload for both golfers and instructors. They also share behind-the-scenes stories from time spent around world-class coaches, explore how great coaches filter information differently, and discuss where golf instruction is heading next. This episode is a must-listen for golfers and coaches who want to cut through the noise, think more clearly, and improve with intention rather than overwhelm.

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This episode is a little different — and that’s exactly why I wanted to do it.
Today I’m joined by Jimmy Emanuel, a golf journalist, commentator, and podcaster who’s worked across Golf Australia magazines and spent years talking with some of Australia’s best golfers.
Rather than coaching swing mechanics or tour prep, this conversation pulls back the curtain on how golf stories are told — and what players, parents, and coaches can learn from the media side of the game. We talk about:

• How Jimmy got into golf journalism and commentary
• What he’s learned from interviewing elite Australian golfers
• What separates players who “make it” from those who don’t — from a journalist’s perspective
• How golf media has changed with podcasts, social media, and digital platforms
• How junior golfers and parents should think about media, storytelling, and the bigger golf ecosystem
• The realities (and misconceptions) of working in golf media

This is a behind-the-scenes look at the game from someone who doesn’t coach or play professionally — but has seen the sport from angles most golfers never experience. If you’re a junior golfer, parent, coach, or just someone curious about how golf really works beyond the ropes, this episode will give you a fresh perspective.

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In this episode of the Your Golf Performance Podcast, I’m joined by one of the most exciting young talents in golf, Mia Hammond, who made headlines by winning on the Epson Tour as an amateur while still a teenager. We dive deep into what that week really felt like, how competing — and winning — against professionals changed her mindset, and what happened when she returned to regular junior events afterward. Did junior golf suddenly feel easier, or did new pressures emerge? Mia shares honest insights into how she practices, how she handles nerves under pressure, and what she believes mattered most in her development as a junior golfer. We also talk about the role her dad played in her journey, how parents can best support their kids without adding pressure, and the lessons she’s learned along the way. The conversation finishes with Mia’s college commitment, the challenges she expects moving into college golf, how she’s preparing for the next level, and her advice for junior golfers chasing big goals. This is a must-listen episode for junior golfers, parents, and coaches who want real-world insight into elite junior development, competing under pressure, and what it truly takes to move to the next level.


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In this episode of Your Golf Performance Podcast, I’m joined by Ryan Smith, coach at the Sea Island Golf Performance Center, to dive deep into what it really takes to develop elite junior golfers. Ryan breaks down the structure of his Player Development Program, including how many hours juniors should be training each week and how to balance technical work, fitness, mental training, and on-course play. We discuss the key differences between players who win events and those who consistently struggle to make cuts, and the habits elite performers build that others simply don’t. We also explore the importance of competitive practice vs block practice, what Ryan learns most from watching his players compete on course, and the common mental and physical mistakes young golfers make under pressure. Ryan shares practical travel tips for tournaments, insights into strength and fitness development, and how he builds accountability and ownership in young players. Finally, we tackle a topic many parents will relate to — how to coach juniors who have access to everything but may lack work ethic or intrinsic motivation, and what parents should realistically expect when their child enters a long-term development program. This episode is a must-listen for junior golfers, parents, and coaches looking to understand what truly drives high-level performance.


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In this Wednesday Wisdom episode, we break down goal setting that actually works. Most golfers have goals — very few have a plan.
I walk you through the three types of goals every player needs, why most goals fail, and how to turn big ambitions into daily actions you can control.
We also tackle one of the biggest traps in improvement: waiting for Monday or January 1. Progress doesn’t start on a perfect date — it starts when you decide to rip in now.
If you’re serious about getting better, this episode is your reminder to stop waiting and start doing.


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