The Measured Golf Podcast

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A Top 100 teachers summit sounds like it should be all polished presentations and tour-player highlight reels, but what hits us hardest are the honest moments that cut through golf instruction noise. We’re fresh off the Golf.com Top 100 Teachers Summit, swapping stories from travel, hallway conversations, and one of the most surreal professional compliments we’ve ever gotten: Martin Hall recognizing the work behind Measured Golf and asking to talk ground forces.

Then we get into the gear topic that made the whole room lean forward. A Mitsubishi Chemical tour fitt...

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Your swing isn’t “broken” and it probably isn’t “perfect” either, so why do we coach it like every golfer needs the same fix? With Chuck on the road, I run solo and use a few timely topics to get practical about what actually changes scores: smart diagnosis, clear concepts, and equipment that matches the human holding the club.

We start with how I evaluate players in the lab and on the range: ball flight and dispersion first, then the kinematics of how the body moves, and then the kinetics of how you c...

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Your swing data is not your swing, and chasing perfect “green” numbers can quietly wreck the parts of your motion that actually make you effective. We sit down and talk through a cleaner way to get better at golf as indoor golf season ramps up: we use tech like Sportsbox, TrackMan style wedge numbers, and force plates to understand what matters, then we hide the clutter and coach the one change that produces a real result.

We unpack why averages are a trap in golf instruction. No Tour player matches every benc...

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Your swing might not need another tip. It might need a better learning system. As the golf season fades into fall, we take you inside a two-day Smart2Move workshop at Measured Golf in Ann Arbor with Dr. Tyler Standirfird and unpack the most useful idea we heard: real change often comes from leaning into the problem, not bracing it away.  

We talk golf swing biomechanics, force plates, and why the classic “stop doing that” drill can fail when the training aid does the work for you. Then we get into const...

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Your driver doesn’t need a miracle, it needs better math and better priorities. We’re winding down the season and swapping stories from some banger golf trips, but the real mission is what every golfer wants: more clubhead speed, more ball speed, and more carry that actually holds up on the course. Along the way we hit the distance debate, why classic course design still punishes the wrong choice, and why “famous tour venue” doesn’t automatically mean “best round of your life.”  

Then we get nerdy in the best way. We talk th...

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One swing, one number, one look at the flag and then the ball disappears. That’s the kind of golf moment that resets your brain, and we get into it with a full recap of our trip, including a called-shot hole in one at Wade Hampton and the strange, wonderful feeling of “nothing can go wrong” golf for seven or eight holes straight.

We also break down why certain clubs and courses stick with you long after you leave. From The Honors to Wade Hampton to Lookout Mountain and Chattanooga Golf and Co...

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Team golf has a funny way of revealing the truth: talent alone does not win alternate shot. With Chuck handling a personal matter and sitting this one out, I start by recapping a memorable golf trip through Chattanooga and into North Carolina, including a Wade Hampton moment we will be talking about for a long time. Then we pivot straight into what the Presidents Cup is showing us in real time, especially why the U.S. can look unbeatable on paper and still struggle badly in foursomes.

From there, I dig...

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Christmas Eve energy, packed bags, and a golf sabbatical on deck puts us in the perfect mood to talk about the kind of places golfers whisper about. We trade notes on Chattanooga as a surprisingly deep golf destination, why courses like Wade Hampton and The Honors can stay “if you know you know,” and why a phone-free vibe often leads to better focus and better swings.

From there, we shift into the question so many serious golfers face when tournament season winds down: what should an offseason plan actually look like? We w...

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The fastest way to ruin a good round is trying to be perfect, and we’ve both lived it. After a short summer break, we’re back to clear up the “Measured Golf breakup” rumors, talk about what we’ve been up to on the course, and share what we’re most excited about this fall, including a Chattanooga golf trip and finally getting eyes on Wade Hampton.

From there, the conversation turns into a practical deep dive on tournament golf. We swap caddying stories from recent events, including what it feels like t...

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The Open Championship is hours away, Royal Birkdale is reportedly firm and fast, and we’re doing what golf sickos do best: talking ourselves into an early wake-up, a hot cup of coffee, and a week of bounces we can’t predict. We start with the excitement of links golf and why the Open still feels unlike any other major, from the fans to the shot-making to the way the course asks you to play the ground instead of flying everything to a number.

Then we bring it back to the most...

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You can have a great swing and still aim yourself into disaster. That’s the uncomfortable truth behind a lot of penalty strokes, “random” big numbers, and the feeling that your driver is either a weapon or a liability depending on the day.

We unpack a concept that sounds obvious until you really test it: your aim line is not your target line. When those two lines become the same, you end up trying to hit statistical unicorns like zero-curvature shots, or you force the ball to start away from where you’re...

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Most golfers are chasing a fantasy: perfectly straight shots and a “tour swing” that doesn’t match their body, their practice time, or their actual ball flight. From Chattanooga at The Honors, we get brutally practical about what really changes a golf game: identifying your pattern, measuring it honestly, and building a plan that fits the golfer you are today.

We talk about coaching that restores hope instead of piling on confusion. That means listening to what the player wants, then delivering a simple fix that shows up immediately in ball flight...

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A five-hole playoff under evening light will teach you more about golf than a month on the range. We start with a story from U.S. Amateur stage one qualifying where even par puts you on the bubble, the wait stretches for hours, and sudden death forces every decision into sharp focus. From reading lies to choosing the right shot shape, we talk about what it feels like to be inside the ropes as a caddie and why “the highs are really high” when someone you coach steps up and seizes the moment.
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Seven under after 36 holes at Shinnecock Hills doesn’t just raise eyebrows, it raises the bigger question: what do we actually want the U.S. Open to be? We’re watching the best players in the world pick apart a course that’s supposed to bite, and we dig into the setup choices that change everything, especially when greens don’t feel firm and fast enough to demand real imagination around the targets. We want teeth. Michael wants fangs.

We also start with the future of the game, because it’s arriving f...

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Brooks Koepka starts rolling in putts from 12 feet and suddenly the US Open feels a lot more dangerous. We kick things off by talking about what changes when a proven major champion finds even a small edge, why Koepka is such a “needle mover,” and how confidence under pressure can separate the stars from the field when Sunday gets tight.

Then we go deep on Shinnecock Hills, one of the best championship venues in the country and a course that doesn’t need circus rough to be brutal. We break down why th...

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Golf season is back, but the vibe around the game feels… complicated. We talk honestly about why so many golfers feel torn between playing what they love and playing what helps them score, from blades versus forgiveness to the bigger question of whether you’re out there to enjoy the challenge or squeeze every last stroke out of the round. That personal tension gets amplified when tee sheets are stacked, pace of play crawls, and basic golf etiquette like raking bunkers and fixing ball marks feels optional.

Then we zoom out to t...

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Your range swing isn’t disappearing on the first tee by accident. Pressure changes what you notice, where you aim, and how willing you are to commit and that’s why tournament golf feels like a different sport than your Saturday money game. Chuck and I get into the real levers that travel with you when it matters: a clear plan, a consistent routine, and the ability to stay external and target-focused instead of getting trapped in swing thoughts.

We swap a few golf life stories from Sea Island and Ocean Fore...

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The fastest way to spot real skill in golf is not a launch monitor number. It’s what happens when you put a player in the short game area, ask for a specific shot, and watch whether they can organize the club early enough to control it.

We’re joined by Pete Cowen, one of the most influential golf coaches in modern history, to talk about what actually holds up under tour pressure. Pete shares how a back injury pushed him away from “rock and block” mechanics and into a spiral-based approach...

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A gate at Cypress Point doesn’t just start a round, it flips your brain into a different mode. We’re still buzzing from a Monterey Peninsula golf trip that somehow lives up to every rumor and then adds more, and we’re breaking down exactly what made it hit so hard.

We talk through the full run: Cypress Point Club (including the famous closing stretch on 15, 16, and 17), Monterey Peninsula Country Club with its one-two punch of Shores and Dunes, and a late stop at Pasatiempo Golf Club that brought us back t...

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New driver season messes with your brain. One minute you love your gamer, the next you’re wondering if a new Titleist head and a trendy shaft will magically add ball speed and fix your misses. We talk through Chuck’s real-world driver fitting experience, what actually changed, what didn’t, and why “it feels amazing” is not the same thing as “it earns a spot in the bag.”

From there, we get into the stuff that really decides whether a fitting helps: bringing baseline TrackMan numbers, testing outside so you can see true b...

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You can love golf and still be tired of the same story: one bold swing turns a solid round into a grind. We’re heading toward a bucket-list stretch of courses, but before we get lost in Monterey Peninsula, Cypress Point, and Pasatiempo, we slow down and talk about the decision-making that actually lowers scores anywhere.

We break down a course management framework that clicks fast: treat every shot like a poker hand. When should you “push the chips in” and take on the high-risk play, and when should you fold, lay up...

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LIV Golf might be heading toward a funding cliff, and that forces a question nobody can dodge: where do all these world-class players go if the current model changes after 2026? We talk through the ripple effects, from fewer PGA Tour starts and the rise of signature events to what a more global schedule could look like under new leadership with an NFL growth mindset.

Then we pivot from the tour drama to the part of golf that actually changes your score tomorrow: course management and putting. We break down why “bad co...

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Your short game doesn’t fall apart because you “need more touch.” It falls apart because the lie changes, friction changes, and most golfers keep trying to hit the same shot anyway. We bring back the energy from a great golf trip, talk through the Masters hangover, and then get brutally practical about what actually helps you score when conditions are real and time is limited.

We start with the stuff that quietly shapes your whole season: public golf pace, why walking often speeds things up, and the small habits that keep r...

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We’re recording from Chattanooga, Tennessee, and the setting is perfect for a conversation about what golf instruction looks like when you stop guessing and start measuring. After watching members and staff react to a live force plate presentation from Michael , we dig into why ground reaction forces and pressure data can change a golf swing fast without the usual spiral of positions, planes, and swing jargon. When you can see the pressure, forces and torques, you can coach the real problem.

We break down two foundational concepts that drive everything el...

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Masters week flips a switch for golfers, and being on the ground at Augusta National makes the lesson impossible to ignore: the course does not reward vibes, it rewards decisions. We talk through what the broadcast can’t show, from the scale of the slopes to the “dinner plate” targets on firm, fast greens, plus the weirdly refreshing impact of a no-phone environment that forces real conversation and connection.

We also go deep on coaching and mentorship, because the relationships are the real currency at major championships. Pete Cowan’s name comes up...

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If you’ve ever walked off the range thinking you “found it,” then watched it disappear on the first tee, you’re not alone. We’re kicking off peak golf season vibes with Masters week on the horizon, and we start with the hard stuff: the Tiger Woods DUI news, the body cam conversation, and why it’s possible to feel empathy while still demanding real accountability. Golf has heroes, but it also has humans, and we talk honestly about what happens when the world decides it’s “open season.”

Then we shift to a ques...

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Tiger Woods news drops and we react in real time, not with hot takes, but with the questions every golf fan has when the spotlight hits the biggest name in the sport again. It’s a quick reminder that golf stories can turn fast, and that public pressure has a way of magnifying every detail whether it’s fair or not.

From there, we pivot to the part of golf we can actually control: how we practice and how we improve. We unpack lessons from a coaching summit and talk about usin...

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Tournament season is here, and the biggest mistake we see is golfers trying to “cram” right before a qualifier, club championship, or member guest. We’re coming to you from Florida and Michigan with a practical two-week tournament prep plan that focuses on what actually holds up under pressure: recovery, decision-making, and a repeatable process you can trust when your hands feel shaky over a short putt.

We talk about the unglamorous performance drivers that decide your score: sleep, hydration, alcohol, caffeine, and why showing up fresh beats showing up with 1,000 extra...

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Scotty Scheffler is one of the best players on the planet, so when he starts missing right with the driver, it’s not just gossip, it’s a case study. We use his off-the-tee struggles to get into the real reasons great drivers disappear: equipment changes, sponsor pressure, and the psychology of standing over a tee shot when you don’t fully trust what the club will do.

From there, we zoom out to the rest of us. We talk about why constantly tinkering with a driver can keep you from ever b...

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A comeback isn’t a swing change. It’s a rebuild. We open with Anthony Kim’s emotional return and what it really takes to compete again: repetition, rehab, and the daily work of protecting sobriety while the world watches. From there we get ruthlessly practical about scoring. Speed is a multiplier, not a mask. If your proximity is weak and your short game can’t control launch and land angle, an extra 10 yards won’t fix your card.

We cut through stat myths and explain why fairways hit, GIR, and total putt...

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A fresh season needs a bolder promise: clearer answers, fewer buzzwords, and coaching that actually holds up under pressure. We’re welcoming Chuck as co-host to balance the lab with the fairway—Michael brings force plates, 3D motion, and years of tour consulting; Chuck brings a relentless curiosity and the voice of the committed golfer chasing real gains. Together we break down why modern golf is a different problem than the one classic books solved, and how to turn complex data into decisions you can trust.

We start with the shift from...

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Change lands best when it solves a real problem. We’re turning the page from a solo monologue to a sharper, listener-first format with Chuck stepping in as co-host—someone who plays, practices, and presses for answers like you do. Together, we’ll keep the mission tight: translate golf technology into simple steps that make you hit it better, straighter, and longer without the fluff.

We walk through the full coaching workflow, starting with ball flight because the ball doesn’t lie. Attack angle, club path, face-to-path, and dynamic lie frame the stor...

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Your “high draw” might be a pull hook wearing a costume. We unpack the hidden role of alignment—how where you aim can mask your true club path and face—and why one honest session indoors can save you from that single catastrophic drive that ruins a card. Sparked by Chris Godderup’s leftward aim and deadly push cut, we explore how unconventional setups can thrive when they match your delivery, and how to figure out your own “square” so start lines and curvature work for you instead of against you.

We share a rea...

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Tired of tip-chasing and still shooting the same scores? Let’s flip the script. We’re bringing our YouTube instruction back with a tighter focus on concepts that hold up under force plates, launch monitors, and on-course outcomes—no dogma, no magic moves, just the stuff that actually changes ball flight and scores. We also share travel plans so you can hop on the plates with us in person, or work together online with real data.

Here’s the heart of it: better golf starts by matching your unique movement pattern to a del...

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Want real gains before spring? We map a no-nonsense path from “ball beater” to better golfer by turning winter practice into a measurable plan. I break down why block practice stalls progress, how to read your ball flight with honesty, and the simple delivery metrics that drive change: neutralizing club path, aligning attack angle, and building skills that hold up when the lie, wind, and pressure shift outdoors.

We get specific about structure. You’ll hear how to benchmark with a launch monitor, validate motion with force plates, and use short, target...

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A week at the 2026 PGA Show can feel like standing in a golf-tech firehose—demos, debates, and a thousand new claims. We cut through the noise with a coach’s eye, sharing what truly matters: tools that measure well, connect cleanly, and turn data into better shots. From presenting alongside leaders in biomechanics to late-night Open Forum exchanges, the theme is clear—measurement is only as valuable as its application.

We break down the biggest moves in integrated systems. Trackman’s markerless 3D inside its platform points toward a unified stack of launc...

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The TV lights are back on in Hawaii, and we’re riding that surge of energy into a candid gear and tour reality check. Rory McIlroy stepping away from blades says a lot about where performance lives today, and it pushed us to ask the same hard question we ask our players: do you want identity in your bag, or ball flights that hold greens and dodge water? We walk through a practical build—cavity backs in the scoring clubs, hollow bodies up top, slightly softer shafts, and a driver with more loft—to mak...

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Change sounds inspiring until it asks you to feel awkward, look odd, and swing “worse” before it gets better. We dive into the real reason most golfers stall: chasing outcomes while avoiding the uncomfortable work of reshaping a motor pattern. Instead of miracle tips, we map a practical path that ties movement, club delivery, and ball flight together with measurement, clarity, and grit.

We talk about why grit often beats raw talent and how the “natural” label hides the hours of deliberate practice behind great performances. Then we connect that mindset to golf...

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New goals are exciting until the scorecard refuses to move. We pull back the curtain on why the distance craze hasn’t slashed averages and show a cleaner path to real improvement: objective tracking, targeted practice, and smarter decisions from tee to green. Instead of chasing every tip, we walk through how to benchmark your game with Clippd, read your trend lines, and translate those insights into simple routines that actually change outcomes.

You’ll hear how small edges compound: rolling more 10–12 footers by reducing sidespin, shaving a foot off average chip p...

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Think your swing is one good tip away from greatness? We dig into why that chase feels good in the bay and falls apart on the course, then lay out a cleaner way to build durable skills. Michael breaks down the traps DIY golfers face—treating symptoms instead of causes, relying on timing rather than sequencing, and trusting slick marketing over objective data—and shows how small fundamentals create big change.

We start with the real baseline: a neutral club path target between −2 and +2 degrees, what it reveals about your pattern, and ho...