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Wednesday Wisdom: If It’s Not in Your Diary… It’s Not Getting Done Everyone says they want to get better. They want to practice more.
They want to get fitter.
They want to lower their handicap. But here’s the truth… If it’s not scheduled, it’s just a wish. The players who improve the most aren’t always the most talented — they’re the ones who are organised. T...

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This week on the Your Golf Performance Podcast, we sit down with Scott Barr—an Australian professional who has carved out an incredible career across Asia, Europe, and Australia. From finishing his traineeship at Federal Golf Club in 1994, to grinding it out on tour, running out of money, and rebuilding his career in Singapore, Scott shares the raw realities of life as a touring professional. We dive into hi...

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This week’s Wednesday Wisdom is inspired by Cameron Young’s breakthrough and recent win at The Players Championship. For years, Cameron Young was labelled as one of the best players in the world without a win. Close calls, high finishes, but just couldn’t quite get it done. Then he finally breaks through… and not long after, he wins again on one of the biggest stages in golf. It’s a great reminder that not every golfer progresses at the same speed...

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This week on the Your Golf Performance Podcast, we sit down with long-time Head Professional at Kinloch Golf Club in Lake Taupō, Tom Long. Tom’s journey through the game is one that so many golfers can relate to — chasing the dream on the UK mini tours, competing on the EuroP...

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In this episode of the Your Golf Performance Podcast, Brent Dale sits down with Allister Parlane, a golf performance specialist from the Claude Harmon III Performance Golf Academy. With nearly two decades of experience working with golfers of all levels — including elite tour professionals — Allister shares his insights into...

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In this episode of the Your Golf Performance Podcast, Brent Dale is joined by elite golf coach Mark Govier to discuss the Top 10 Things That Set Junior Golfers Up for Success.
Mark has worked with players at every level of the game, including elite amateurs, tour professionals, and Olympic athletes.
Drawing from years of coaching experience, he shares the key ingredients that help young golfers reach their potential — and the common mistakes that can hold them back.
Brent and Mark break down the most important factors in junior development, from building a love of the game and de...

From hating golf as a kid…
to becoming a Top 10 junior in Australia. From Division II freshman of the year
to now competing in Division I with Arkansas State University, currently ranked 37th in the nation after winning 3 of 5 fall events. This episode is a deep dive into the real journey of college golf. We unpack:What actually separates good juniors from elite onesThe jump from Australian junior golf to U.S. college golfThe difference between Division II and Division IHow Division I players structure their weekHow they prepare for tournaments and practice roundsGolf fitness, mental preparation, and pe...

This week on Wednesday Wisdom we dive into three putting debates every golfer has an opinion on. When is it OK (or not OK) to step on another player’s line?
On long putts, what matters more — pace or line?
And is great putting about process… or feel? If you want to reduce 3-putts, improve your green etiquette, and become more committed on the greens — this one’s for you.


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In this episode of the Your Golf Performance Podcast, I sit down with PGA Master Professional Christopher Smith — a 3-time Teacher of the Year, Golf Digest Top Instructor, and Guinness World Record holder in Speedgolf. With nearly four decades of coaching experience, Christopher shares how his philosophy has evolved and why most golfers are practicing the wrong way. We dive into block vs random practice, how to structure training if you only have three hours a week, and what truly separates elite performers from the pack — from juniors right through to the Rory’s and Scottie’s of the world. We also...

This week I want to share a really interesting lesson from a coaching session that opened up a bigger conversation about performance. I had a client who has been improving really nicely. His swing is trending in the right direction, contact is better, and overall ball flight has improved. But there was still one big frustration… inconsistency with his irons. So we put him on the launch monitor. With his 7 iron, his carry distance was ranging anywhere from 109 metres to 141 metres. That’s a 32-metre gap with the same club. For any golfer, that’s nearly the difference between being on the...

In this episode, we sit down with Jim Rohrstaff — one of the key visionaries behind the world-class golf destination, Te Arai Links in New Zealand. Jim takes us inside the journey of building one of the most talked-about golf developments on the planet — from the original vision, land discovery, and design philosophy, through to what it takes to create a true bucket-list experience for golfers worldwide. We dive deep into the rise of golf tourism, the global feedback Te Arai has received, and how modern facilities are reshaping the future of destination golf. A major focus of the conversation centres arou...

Wednesday Wisdom ⛳️🌍 — The Real Benefits of a Golf Trip Away This week’s Wednesday Wisdom came off the back of one of the most enjoyable golf trips I’ve ever had — heading over to the North Island of New Zealand and experiencing some of the best golf courses in the world. But it wasn’t just about the views, the laughs, or the bucket-list rounds… it really highlighted the performance benefits of getting away from your home club and testing your game in different conditions. One of the biggest takeaways? 👉 Your wedges that work beautifully at home… might be completely wrong elsewhere. At your...

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 don...

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...

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 real...

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...

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...

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 o...

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 commentaryWhat he’s learned from interviewing elite Australi...

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 i...

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 impo...

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 star...

In this episode of The Your Golf Performance Podcast, I sit down with Australian golf legend Steve Allan, fresh off an incredible season with three wins on the PGA Tour Champions. We dive into Steve’s early days in golf, the practice habits that shaped his career, and what he learned from spending decades competing alongside the world’s best players. Steve opens up about handling nerves under pressure, including insights from his European Tour win and his memorable Australian Open victory. We also explore how Steve has adapted his training, practice, and fitness from his 40s into his 50s to r...

In today’s Wednesday Wisdom, we dive into putting distances and what you should realistically expect to make—because most golfers dramatically overestimate how many putts they “should” hole. We break down the PGA Tour make percentages from common distances and show you why even the best players in the world don’t make everything outside short range. Understanding these numbers can instantly change how you react to missed putts and help you build a healthier mindset on the greens.
You can stop beating yourself up over misses from outside your “money zone” and start focusing on speed control, start line, an...

In this episode of the Your Golf Performance Podcast, Brent sits down with Daniel Popovic — the 2012 Australian PGA Champion whose career took one of the most unique turns in professional golf. After capturing one of Australia’s biggest titles as a young pro, Daniel experienced the highs of elite competition, the challenges of life on tour, and ultimately made the courageous decision to step away from professional golf and build a new career in the corporate world.
Daniel shares openly about what it really takes to win at the highest level, the habits and traits he saw in the game...

In this week’s Wednesday Wisdom, Brent tackles the most confusing scoring zone in golf — the dreaded 50–100 metre “No Man’s Land.” Most golfers guess at these shots… and that guesswork is costing them strokes every round. Brent breaks down a simple, tour-proven system built around your four wedges — pitching wedge, gap wedge, sand wedge, and lob wedge. You’ll learn how to develop three stock swings for each club — half, 75%, and full — and how to record your carry distances so you never stand over a wedge feeling unsure again. By the end of this episode, you’ll know how to build your own Wedge...

From Junior Golf Camp to Coaching Champion — Luke Grinham.
In this episode, Brent catches up with his longtime friend Luke Grinham, the NSW PGA Coach of the Year and one of Australia’s brightest coaching talents.
Brent and Luke first met as 12-year-olds at a Jack Newton Junior Golf camp and have stayed friends ever since.
Luke shares his journey from playing college golf at Campbell University in the U.S. to completing his PGA traineeship, working with Golf NSW, and helping shape some of the country’s top players.
They dive into what Luke has learne...

In this week’s Wednesday Wisdom episode, Brent breaks down one of the biggest frustrations in golf: why you STILL slice your driver.
If you feel like you’ve tried everything but the ball keeps peeling off to the right, this episode will finally make it make sense.
Brent simplifies the slice into the key elements that actually matter — club path, clubface, strike location, grip, aim, and how your transition creates the dreaded over-the-top move.
You’ll learn why heel strikes add slice spin, how your alignment might be making it worse, and what the toe/heel relation...

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🎙️ Episode Title: Pete Cowen — The Mind Behind Major Champions

In this episode of the Your Golf Performance Podcast, Brent Dale sits down with one of the most respected and influential golf coaches in the world — Pete Cowen.
From his own days as a touring professional and winner of the Zambia Open to coaching multiple major champions, Pete shares the mindset, philosophy, and principles that have shaped his legendary career.
Brent and Pete discuss his journey from player to coach, the first big wins that put him on the map, and what it f...

Wednesday Wisdom — When to Upgrade Your Clubs.
Today I talked about the importance of upgrading your equipment at the right time. As your swing changes, your clubs need to match who you are now, not who you were years ago. When to Consider UpgradingDistances or ball flight have changedShaft no longer suits your speedSame miss keeps showing upWedges have worn groovesGeneral TimelinesDriver/Woods: every 2–3 yearsIrons: every 5 yearsWedges: every 12–18 monthsPutter: If it aint broke - don't fix it!Bottom line: The right equipment removes compensations and helps you play your best.

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Episode: Richard Green — 20 Years on Tour, Winning Moments & Life on the PGA Champions Tour In this episode, I sit down with Richard Green, who spent two decades competing on the European Tour and is now making waves on the PGA Champions Tour.
We dive into the highlights of his incredible career — from his unforgettable wins, to the pressure of playing alongside his childhood idols, to what it really takes to keep your tour card season after season.
Richard opens up about handling nerves on the biggest stages, the mindset that kept him competitive for 20 years, and what life is l...

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Aim for the Bunkers — and yes, it’s exactly what it sounds like! Instead of avoiding the sand, we embraced it.
1️⃣ Hit your normal tee shot.
2️⃣ Pick a bunker around the green you must hit into.
3️⃣ Then challenge yourself to get up-and-down from that exact bunker. It’s a brilliant way to train your bunker skills under real on-course pressure, sharpen your decision-making, and build confidence where most golfers feel the most fear. Turn your weaknesses into strengths — one bunker at a time. 🏖️💪⛳️

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In this episode, Brent Dale is joined by James Nitties, former Korn Ferry Tour player and current commentator, to recap the 2025 Korn Ferry Tour season. 
They break down the 20 players who earned PGA Tour cards, share inside stories from the season, and discuss which graduates could make the biggest impact next year.
James also reflects on how today’s players differ from when he competed — from training and technology to mindset and preparation.
If you love following golf’s next wave of stars or want to understand what it...

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In this week’s Wednesday Wisdom, Brent dives into a hard truth: most people say they want to get better — but very few are willing to put in the effort.
He shares a recent story about offering a free golf swing lesson on social media and how not one person followed through once it required a small bit of effort.
It’s a perfect snapshot of the world we live in — one that craves instant results but avoids the work that creates real progress.
Whether you’re trying to improve at golf, b...

In this episode of Your Golf Performance Podcast, host Brent Dale sits down with Matt Giles — former junior standout, two-time All-American at the University of Southern California, and accomplished Australian amateur-turned-professional.
We explore how Matt transformed his early promise into success in college golf, the lesson-filled transition into the pro ranks, and what separates the aspirational players from those who truly break through.
🎙 What we coverMatt’s journey: from a talented teenager in Sydney to dominating college golf at USC.Key moments that tested his resolve — the highs of early victory, the challenge of staying consistent at the next leve...

🎙️ Wednesday Wisdom – Managing Expectations on the Course.
In this week’s episode of the Your Golf Performance Podcast, Brent Dale dives into one of the biggest mental challenges in golf — managing expectations.
Whether you’re on track for your best round or struggling to find your rhythm, Brent shares practical strategies to help you stay grounded and present.
You’ll learn how to avoid getting ahead of yourself when things are going well, and how to “flip the switch” when they’re not — lowering expectations, refocusing, and finishing strong.
This short but powerful episode is packed with mindset tips to he...

🎙 Episode 148: Vidur Subramaniam — From Dominating Aussie Amateurs to Competing at the University of Washington.
In this episode of the Your Golf Performance Podcast, Brent Dale chats with rising Australian golfer Vidur Subramaniam, who has already made a name for himself with standout performances in some of the biggest amateur events in the country.
Vidur talks about his incredible junior career. Now a student-athlete at the University of Washington, Vidur shares what life is like competing in U.S. college golf, the transition from Sydney to Seattle, and how he balances practice, study, and travel while chasing his dream. If yo...

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In this week’s Wednesday Wisdom, Brent dives into one of the most common questions from golfers: What should you do when you absolutely need to find the fairway?
Inspired by Rory McIlroy’s recent decision to leave his driver out of the bag during a Tour event in India, Brent breaks down what that means for the rest of us and how to make smarter choices off the tee.
He shares five key things to think about when you’re struggling with the driver — from proper fitting and smart club selectio...

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In this episode of The Your Golf Performance Podcast, Brent Dale sits down with one of the most respected minds in golf instruction — Tom Stickney. Recognized as a Golf Magazine Top 100 Teacher and Golf Digest Top 50 International Instructor, Tom has spent over 30 years coaching golfers around the world, blending traditional swing principles with cutting-edge technology. He’s a TrackMan Master, holds a Doctorate from The Golfing Machine system, and has published more than 125 instructional articles in major golf publications. Tom specializes in biomechanics, physiology, and 3D motion analysis, helping players of all levels unde...