Your Golf Performance Podcast

In this Wednesday Wisdom episode, I dive into one of the biggest separators between average golfers and players who actually improve long term — investing in yourself.I reference LIV Golf winner Lucas Herbert and how, after earning one of his first big paydays in professional golf, he immediately reinvested into his career by surrounding himself with the right team: coaches, physios, fitness trainers, and mental performance support.
Too many golfers say they want to improve, yet they continue to guess their way through practice, avoid the uncomfortable work, and spend more time doing what feels good instead of what ac...

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This week on the Your Golf Performance Podcast, Brent sits down with Australian tour professional Lucas Herbert — a winner on five different professional tours around the world and a recent...

This week on Wednesday Wisdom, Brent Dale dives into the incredible career journey of Justin Rose — and why golfers should follow the PLAYER, not just the TOUR.From finishing 4th at The Open as a 17-year-old amateur, to missing cuts, losing confidence, rebuilding his game, winning a U.S. Open, becoming World No.1, and fighting through form slumps later in his career… Justin Rose’s story is one of the best examples of what elite golf REALLY looks like.This episode explores:Why golf careers are never linearThe hidden struggles even elite players faceWhat juniors, parents, and golfers can learn from R...

This week on the Your Golf Performance Podcast, I sit down with elite club fitter Alex Dudley-Bateman to dive deep into the world of tour-level club fitting and equipment performance. We discuss what the best players in Australia are looking for in their drivers, irons, wedges and putters, including launch, spin, peak height, landing angles and the numbers that really matter at the elite level. Alex shares what separates great ball strikers from average golfers, how tour players approach equipment decisions, and whether the best players are actually as fussy with clubs as people think. We also chat about Scotty...

This week on Wednesday Wisdom, Brent breaks down his biggest contenders for the PGA Championship and why modern major championship golf is becoming more and more of a test of elite driving, long iron play and emotional control under pressure. From the obvious favourites like Scottie Scheffler and Rory McIlroy through to players like Justin Rose, Tommy Fleetwood and Cameron Young, Brent shares what separates genuine major championship contenders from the rest of the field.
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This week on the Your Golf Performance Podcast, I’m joined by Doug Lawrie, one of Canada’s leading high-performance golf coaches and the 2022 Canadian PGA Coach of the Year. Doug has helped develop elite junior golfers through his work at Focus Golf Group and has spent years building systems that help players maximise their potential both on and off the golf course. In this episode, we dive deep into junior golf development and discuss what separates the players who progress to elite levels from those who plateau along the way. Doug shares what he sees in the best young play...

In this week’s Wednesday Wisdom, Brent dives into a simple shift that can completely change how you view your own golf… Stop following the PGA Tour — and start following a player. When you watch the PGA Tour highlights, you’re seeing the absolute best of the best, at their absolute best. Flagsticks getting attacked, putts dropping from everywhere, and scorecards that look almost unrealistic. But that’s not real golf. In this episode, Brent explains why following an individual player gives you a far more accurate picture of what the game actually looks like — the ups, the downs, the missed cuts...

Brent sits down with rising Australian star Raegan Denton to unpack one of the most exciting junior-to-elite journeys in golf right now. Growing up in the small coastal town of Coffin Bay, Raegan didn’t follow the typical pathway. With limited options around her, she picked up a golf club alongside her brother — and what started as something to do quickly turned into something much bigger. In this episode, Raegan shares when she first fell in love with the game, the moment she realised she could compete with the best, and the practice habits that have helped her rise to the...

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In this solo episode of the Your Golf Performance Podcast, Brent Dale breaks down the must-have training aids he uses with players of all levels — from beginners right through to elite juniors and tournament players. If you’ve ever wondered what training tools are actually worth your money (and which ones just collect dust), this episode is your blueprint. 
Brent dives into the exact aids he uses, as well as the Your Golf Performance Online Academy — a growing library of drills and games designed to help you practice better and get real results.

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In this episode, we sit down with Rich Beem — major champion, fan favourite, and one of the most honest voices in golf. Rich takes us inside his incredible win at the 2002 PGA Championship, going toe-to-toe with Tiger Woods down the stretch, and what it really felt like to close out one of the biggest events in the game. Brent actually became a fan of Rich after reading about his journey 20+ years ago — drawn to his personality, honesty, and the very different path he took compared to the modern, ultra-structured Tour player. We dive into that side of his career — the lifest...

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In this episode, I sit down with Steven Giuliano to dive deep into one of the most talked-about systems in golf — AimPoint — and why it’s become such a powerful tool for players at every level, from amateurs to the world’s best. We break down how AimPoint actually works, why so many golfers struggle to read greens, and how having a simple...

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In this episode, I break down the recent win of Rory McIlroy at Augusta National Golf Club and dive into a concept that could completely change how you approach your own game. What if lowering your expectations is actually the key to playing your best golf? We often put so much pressure on ourselves to perform, to score, and to “have a good day” that it ends up d...

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This week on the Your Golf Performance Podcast, I’m joined by one of Australia’s most respected high-performance coaches, Ritchie Smith. Ritchie is a multiple-time Coach of the Year and has worked with some of the best players in the world, including Minjee Lee, Min Woo Lee, Hannah Green, and a long list of elite amateurs and professionals. From Olympic teams to major championships, his coaching journey sits righ...

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In this episode, we explore the mental side of golf and how it impacts performance at every level—from club golfers to elite players. We discuss why golfers with similar swings can produce vastly different scores, the importance of routines and decision-making, and the mental habits used by the best players in the world. If you’re looking to lower your scores without overhauling your swing, this episode is for...

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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...