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094: Derek Deminsky – Leveling Up the Short Game
In this episode, we are joined by Derek Deminsky. Derek (@golfbettertucson) is an instructor who specializes in short game instruction.
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(01:10) - Puttview Books first tee shot
(02:11) - why Tour players come to him
(06:18) - clarity of intent in short game
(10:20) - being confident
(15:25) - Johnson Wagner
(20:31) - shot selection
(32:07) - swing preferences
(40:01) - importance of speed
(46:04) - how to choose a teacher
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In this episode, we are joined by Scott Fawcett. Scott (@decade_golf) is a course management expert who helps players get the most out of their games.
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Hosted by: Cooper Collins (@coopercollins99) and Daniel Hamrin (@DanielHamrin)
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(01:10) - Puttview Books first tee shot
(02:11) - playing competitive golf again
(09:33) - playing on varying conditions
(14:42) - playing well with gm_golf
(22:11) - folly of working both ways with driver
(35:05) - the theoretical limit of speed
(43:07) - the difficulty of supporting speed
(56:19) - being in the zone
(01:05:32) - working ball both ways with irons
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In this episode, we are joined by Maxwell Moldovan. Maxwell (@MoldovanMaxwell) is a golfer on PGA Tour Americas and former college golfer at Ohio State.
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Hosted by: Cooper Collins (@coopercollins99) and Daniel Hamrin (@DanielHamrin)
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(01:10) - Puttview Books first tee shot
(03:08) - from college to PGA Tour Americas
(06:13) - traveling full-time
(11:59) - origin of swing mechanics
(15:11) - going to Ohio State
(21:16) - swing speed
(31:07) – planning a professional schedule
(36:41) - playing in the US Open
(44:32) - using launch monitors
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In this episode, we are joined by Mike Carroll. Mike (@Fit_For_Golf) is a strength and conditioning coach and creator of Fit For Golf.
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Hosted by: Cooper Collins (@coopercollins99) and Daniel Hamrin (@DanielHamrin)
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(01:10) - Puttview Books first tee shot
(04:20) - working with PGA Tour players
(08:23) - workout schedule
(14:08) - trained vs. untrained
(21:39) - benefits of speed training
(27:53) - Rory’s and Bryson’s speed
(35:34) - how to get more speed
(43:41) - swing sequencing and Dr. Kwon
(53:34) - workout programming
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In this episode, we are joined by J.M. Butler. J.M. (@jm.butler) is a professional golfer who won the 2024 NCAA Team Championship with the Auburn Tigers.
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(01:10) - Puttview Books first tee shot
(03:16) - National Championship schedule
(05:06) - National Championship setup
(09:01) - setting goals
(14:03) - matches against Neal Shipley
(17:19) - championship match
(20:54) - Auburn’s preparation
(26:41) - plans for improvement
(30:34) - favorite memories
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In this episode, we are joined by Ryan Crysler. Ryan (@ryancrysler) is a senior instructor at the Butch Harmon Floridian.
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(01:10) - Puttview Books first tee shot
(06:27) - group structure at The Floridian
(12:32) - learning from Butch
(16:27) - time at SMU
(25:28) - identifying patterns
(34:35) - getting into golf instruction
(41:00) - preparation vs. swing
(46:32) - expectation management
(52:54) – analyzing performance
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In this episode, we are joined by Roberto Castro. Roberto (@cicioCASTRO) currently works a job in consulting, but previously played on the PGA Tour, making 115/192 cuts with 12 Top-10 finishes.
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Hosted by: Cooper Collins (@coopercollins99) and Daniel Hamrin (@DanielHamrin)
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(01:40) - Puttview Books first tee shot
(04:33) - amping up game for the Tour
(09:07) - retiring from the Tour
(16:27) - time at Georgia Tech
(24:28) - getting status on PGA Tour
(32:10) - swing changes and improvements
(38:04) - workout routine when playing
(45:09) - strokes gained
(51:58) - what stats you should look at
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In this episode, we are joined by Mike Finney. Mike (@mfinneygolf) is the Director of Golf at the University of Louisville Golf Club. Mike had a successful career as a college golfer at LSU before turning pro and eventually turning to golf instruction.
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Hosted by: Cooper Collins (@coopercollins99) and Daniel Hamrin (@DanielHamrin)
Sponsored by: https://puttviewbooks.com/
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(01:09) - Puttview Books first tee shot
(03:10) - golf instruction
(07:09) - biomechanics
(16:27) - using hands to square face
(26:34) - the effect of backswing on rotation
(37:29) - playing in tournaments
(53:38) - videoing swing
(01:00:09) - preferred grip orientation
(01:07:10) - steep vs. shallow short game
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In this episode, we are joined by Chris Broadie. Chris (@chrisbroadie) is the Head of Fitting Science at PING. Prior to that, Chris graduated from Cornell with a degree in math. Chris is the lead data scientist behind PING ‘s innovative fitting applications: Ballnamic, Webfit, and the My Game Insights platform.
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Hosted by: Cooper Collins (@coopercollins99) and Daniel Hamrin (@DanielHamrin)
Sponsored by: https://puttviewbooks.com/
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(01:09) - Puttview Books first tee shot
(02:31) - current role at PING
(12:37) - smart fitting
(20:10) - Bryson's irons
(29:32) - the genesis of Ballnamic
(35:49) - the effects of different golf balls
(40:18) - why similar balls have different flyer characteristics
(48:21) - swing speed improvement
(56:33) - background at PING
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In this episode, we are joined by J.C. Deacon. J.C. (@realjcdeacon) played college golf and professional golf before moving to coaching. J.C. is the current head coach of the Florida Gators, who won the 2023 National Championship.
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Hosted by: Cooper Collins (@coopercollins99) and Daniel Hamrin (@DanielHamrin)
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(01:09) - Puttview Books first tee shot
(04:03) - current work from Gators
(13:23) - managing on-course momentum
(19:59) - Florida's workout program
(26:12) - course preparation
(33:14) - controlling emotions
(40:18) - entry into coaching
(47:59) - qualities of recruits
(53:36) - NIL in golf
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In this episode, we are joined by Ashton Van Horne. Ashton (@ashtonvanhorne) is a professional golfer and has played on PGA Tour Canada and the Korn Ferry Tour.
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Hosted by: Cooper Collins (@coopercollins99) and Daniel Hamrin (@DanielHamrin)
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(01:02) - Puttview Books first tee shot
(06:27) - the recent downs in golf
(12:52) - determining what tournament schedule is
(18:12) - pitfalls for golfers
(29:05) - practicing efficiently
(34:06) - putting woes
(39:38) - making changes
(44:33) - mini-driver
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In this episode, we are joined by Luke Hopkins. Luke (@lukehclemson) caddies for Ben Martin on the PGA Tour. Prior to that, he played professionally.
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Hosted by: Cooper Collins (@coopercollins99) and Daniel Hamrin (@DanielHamrin)
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(02:09) - Puttview Books first tee shot
(07:27) - breaking into caddying
(10:52) - college experience
(20:59) - preparing for PGA Tour events
(27:03) - DECADE golf
(37:14) - origin story
(46:01) - getting back into golf
(55:33) - Q-School
(01:02:12) - the effort of caddying
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Major news: Season 2 is on the way and more!
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In this episode, we are joined by VJ Trolio. VJ (@VTROLIO) has been teaching and coaching the game of golf for over two decades. He coaches every part of the game to his clients; preferring to build the mindset and the athlete as the swing evolves. VJ also is the co-inventor of The Putting Arc.
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Hosted by: Cooper Collins (@coopercollins99) and Daniel Hamrin (@DanielHamrin)
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(01:09) - childhood memories and golf
(06:05) - college golf and time management
(08:43) - transitioning into coaching
(13:06) - balancing teaching and playing
(17:03) - easiest way to lower scores
(20:16) - the inspiration behind it
(24:11) - balancing PGA Tour and junior development
(29:07) - ball speed in golf pitching
(33:12) - improving short game skills
(39:00) - I will commit to this
(41:26) - state of mind in golf
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In this episode, we are joined by Neal Shipley. Neal (@neal_shipley19) is a college golfer at Ohio State and runner-up in the 2023 US Am. Neal played his first three years of college golf at James Madison. Here is his shot in the semi-final match https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PjBYZ95_vHA.
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(07:04) - finding the right college fit
(08:47) - balancing classes and golf
(13:38) - learning from tournament fatigue
(16:43) - competing in the Dogwood
(21:20) - targeting the pin
(24:34) - great shots and intentions
(28:30) - college golf and confidence
(33:46) - rankings in junior golf
(36:00) - one of the hardest tournaments
(41:20) - detaching from tournament results
(43:51) - practicing different shot ranges
(49:41) - Stick with things and keep going
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In this episode, we go through what we learned this year and what we should be up to in the next year.
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Hosted by: Cooper Collins (@coopercollins99) and Daniel Hamrin (@DanielHamrin)
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(03:22) - chipping technique revelation
(05:18) - curving the ball both ways
(08:20) - striker's curve and technique
(13:10) - ground reaction forces with chair
(18:09) - a testament to preparation
(21:10) - the benefits of a negative angle of attack
(26:22) - coaches and their strategies
(34:15) - polenta and Spanish grits
(40:02) - putting as a carnival game
(45:26) - eating at Chipotle after workouts
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In this episode, we are joined by Jim Gallagher, Jr. Jim (@GallagherJrGC) is a former professional golfer and current sportscaster. Jim turned pro in 1983 and joined the PGA Tour in 1984. He won five events on the PGA Tour. Jim also was a member of the 1993 Ryder Cup team which was the last team to win in Europe. Jim hosts the Only One Shot Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/only-one-shot-golf/id1493142877.
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(02:04) - playing competitively and evolving
(03:47) - finding tournaments in the 70s
(05:23) - childhood golf games and influences
(08:52) - college and junior golf circuits
(09:16) - college golf and recruiting process
(13:01) - turning pro and college career
(15:00) - financial backing and golf journey
(21:32) - Monday qualifiers and mental approach
(25:05) - catalysts for golf success
(25:26) - winning and building confidence
(32:31) - Ryder Cup experience
(33:05) - the Ryder Cup experience
(44:26) - European chants and creativity
(45:53) - the Ryder cup experience
(49:55) - the pressure of retirement
(50:31) - transitioning from playing to broadcasting
(01:00:21) - commentary and sharing opinions
(01:00:44) - the game's difficulty and misconceptions
(01:06:36) - advice for junior golfers
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In this episode, we are joined by Stuart Morgan. Stuart (@StuartMcoaching) is a golf instructor and a PhD candidate at the University of Limerick. Stuart was formerly the director of instruction at the International Junior Golf Academy. Stuart has worked with several top players, including a current Ryder Cupper.
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Hosted by: Cooper Collins (@coopercollins99) and Daniel Hamrin (@DanielHamrin)
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(02:41) - golf handicaps and progression
(06:24) - working with Leadbetter and learning
(07:17) - disillusionment in golf instruction
(11:13) - the effectiveness of golf swings
(14:39) - constraints of golf swing drills
(16:08) - coaching cues and transferability
(20:26) - comparing positions in golf
(22:13) - the process of improvement in golf
(28:57) - developing skills through constraints
(29:24) - slow motion drills in learning
(34:02) - neural adaptation in sports
(41:47) - an adaptable system
(42:25) - block first random practice
(44:56) - scheduling of practice methods
(49:01) - variability in practice and training
(53:09) - golf practice and performance
(57:49) - the week of a tournament
(01:00:53) - development over time in golf
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In this episode, we are joined by Jordan Niebrugge. Jordan (@jniebs5) played at Oklahoma State where he was a four-time All-American and a two-time Walker Cupper. He won the U.S. Amateur Public Links Championship in 2013 and has played in the Masters, the Open, and the U.S. Open. After college, Jordan has played on PGA Tour Canada and the Korn Ferry Tour. Most recently, he is in the process of rehabbing a significant injury and is looking to return to golf in 2024.
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(04:49) - college recruiting and meeting Coach McGraw
(06:48) - winning the Wisconsin State Open
(11:43) - college golf and competition
(18:05) - the course during tournament week
(20:34) - golf's challenges and obstacles
(25:37) - swing coaches and technical struggles
(28:18) - injury struggles and rehab
(32:26) - balancing pro golf and family
(37:40) - coaching on the side
(40:30) - club head position in swing
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In this episode, we are joined by Tim Tucker. Tim (@2timtucker) is a PGA Tour caddie currently working the bag for Kurt Kitayama. Tim was the longtime caddy for Bryson DeChambeau and has also caddied for several other pros, including Lexi Thompson. In addition to caddying, Tim also created the True Aim Marker: https://trueaimmarker.com/
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(04:42) - handicap index and tournament scores
(09:03) - Bryson's impressive golf skills
(11:22) - advantage of using aimpoint
(15:57) - Bryson's unique approach to golf
(19:26) - putting technique and improvement
(21:30) - golfers needing to experiment more
(26:57) - using the True Aim Marker
(28:00) - improving intuition in putting
(33:19) - working with Bryson Dechambeau
(34:51) - transformation of golf
(39:51) - pre shot routine details
(42:06) - understanding golf ball distances
(45:59) - severity system for golf shots
(49:59) - the best round Bryson ever played
(54:02) - golf fundamentals and coaching
(56:34) - golfers need to analyze and improve
(01:00:11) - putting with consistency
(01:03:08) - quit faking it, work hard
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