Your Golf Performance Podcast

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What happens when the players you grew up competing alongside go on to win on tour—and you’re left wondering, “Why isn’t it happening for me too?”
In this episode, I sit down with my good friend and fellow PGA Member, Peter. We completed our traineeships at the same time, travelled to events together and supported each other through mental health challenges.
We have an honest conversation about the pressures of playing professionally, the expectations we place on ourselves and how difficult it can be to avoid comparing your journ...

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Could hitting more greens be as simple as measuring to the back edge and taking 5–10 metres off that number?
In this week’s Wednesday Wisdom, Brent Dale explores a simple approach to club selection that could help you stop leaving approach shots short and give yourself more birdie putts.
We discuss why chasing the flag can hurt your scores, how allowing for your typical strike can change your club choice, and when trouble over the back means you need a different plan.
A simple adjustment to your thinking could make a bi...

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Chris Smeal – Building Champions: The Future of Junior Golf
What does it take to develop the next generation of elite golfers? And what can we learn from someone who has spent more than 20 years helping junior golfers reach their potential?
In this episode of the Your Golf Performance Podcast, Brent Dale welcomes back Chris Smeal, founder of Future Champions Golf (FCG), one of the world's leading junior golf tournament organisations.
Having helped create pathways for thousands of junior golfers, including players who have gone on to compete at the hi...

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Ever wondered why you can execute a new swing change perfectly on the driving range, but struggle to reproduce it on the golf course?
In this week's Wednesday Wisdom, I revisit a concept from Hank Haney's book The Big Miss, where he discusses the different stages of transferring a new skill from practice into competition.
From the driving range to practice rounds, tournament golf and eventually major championships, each step brings a new level of pressure and a potential drop in how consistently you can execute that skill.We also touch...

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In this episode of the Your Golf Performance Podcast, Brent Dale sits down with highly respected PGA Professional and U.S. National Development Program coach Jack Kelly to explore what it really takes to develop elite junior golfers.
Jack shares his insights into working with talented young players, the habits that separate the best from the rest, and why becoming a great golfer involves so much more than simply having a technically sound golf swing.
We dive into player development, effective practice habits, tournament preparation, strength and conditioning...

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Are You Practicing or Just Hitting Balls?
A bucket of balls and an hour at the range doesn’t automatically mean you’ve practised.
In this episode of the Your Golf Performance Podcast, I talk about the difference between purposeful practice and simply whacking balls with no clear direction. If you don’t know what you’re working on, what you’re trying to achieve or how you’ll measure success, what are you actually improving?
Before your next range session, ask yourself: Am I here to hit balls, or am I here to...

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Professional golfer Hannah Gregg joins the Your Golf Performance Podcast to share the reality of chasing a career at the highest level of the game.
Hannah takes us through her journey from college golf at Sonoma State and the University of Nevada to turning professional, navigating the developmental tours and ultimately earning status on the Ladies European Tour.
We dive into the side of professional golf that fans don't always see — the financial pressures, missed cuts, travel, expectations and the challenge of learning how to compete when you don't have yo...

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Good Swings Start With Good Foundations
Could your swing problems be starting before you even take the club back?In this week’s Wednesday Wisdom, I discuss the importance of a good setup and solid foundations, and how getting these wrong can lead to poor swing mechanics and compensations throughout the swing.
Before chasing another technical change, take a closer look at your starting position. Getting the basics right can give you a better chance of moving well, striking the ball consistently and making lasting improvements.


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PGA Member and psychologist Annabel Rolley joins the Your Golf Performance Podcast to share the journey that took her from playing and coaching into media and psychology.
Annabel explains how the nervous system can affect performance under pressure, why mental skills take time to develop, and how coaches can communicate with greater empathy. We also discuss the mentors and relationships that shape a career in golf, the value of lifelong learning, and what it means to serve the PGA profession beyond your day-to-day role.
Whether you’re a coach or a...

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LIV Golf has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection after spending billions attempting to reshape professional golf—but does this mean the controversial league is finished?
Golf journalist Jimmy Emanuel joins me to unpack how LIV reached this point, why Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund withdrew its long-term backing, and what the proposed LIV Golf 2.0 could look like.
We also discuss the millions reportedly owed to players, whether stars such as Jon...

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We hear a lot about burnout in golf — particularly with juniors and high-performance players. But is burnout always simply a result of doing too much? In this Wednesday Wisdom, I explore the relationship between burnout, passion, pressure and enjoyment. Why can one golfer practise and play for hours and still be desperate to get back out there the next day, while another feels completely drained by the same workload? Sometimes the difference might be how we view what we're doing. “I have to practise.”
“I have to go to the gym.”
“I ha...

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Matt Ballard's journey into golf coaching was anything but conventional.

A former touring professional himself, Matt actually began coaching Tour players while he was still trying to make it as a player — including one week at the WA Open when he realised he'd booked six or seven putting lessons for other professionals before he'd even prepared for his own tournament.
That moment helped set him on a completely different path.
In this episode, Matt joins the Yo...

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Is your back-nine collapse really caused by poor technique—or could it be what you’re eating and drinking during the round?
In this Wednesday Wisdom episode, I share the story of a golfer in his 70s who regularly struggled on the back nine. He assumed his golf swing was letting him down, but after looking more closely at his routine, we discovered that his blood-glucose levels were almost doubling after his halfway food.
Rather than giving him the...

Tristan Lambert and I went to high school together, where I saw firsthand the talent, discipline and dedication that would eventually take him into professional golf.
He represented NSW and Australia, enjoyed an outstanding amateur career and competed in the United States alongside future major champions Dustin Johnson and Webb Simpson. After turning professional, he finished runner-up in the Queensland Open, Victorian PGA and South Australian PGA—but the breakthrough victory never arrived.
In this honest conversation, we look back on Tristan’s journey and discuss the highs and lows of chasing professional golf, the anxiety and nerves he e...

This month marks five years of the Your Golf Performance Podcast.Over those five years, I’ve had more than 200 conversations with professional golfers, coaches, mental performance experts and some of the smartest people in the game.
So for this week’s Wednesday Wisdom, I’m reflecting on five of the biggest lessons I’ve taken from those conversations.
Why there’s no single pathway to becoming a great golfer. Why the best performers understand themselves so well. Why failure is almost always part of the journey. Why the mental game isn’t simply about “staying positive”. And why curiosity mi...

What does it take mentally to win The Open Championship?
Mental performance coach Karl Morris returns to the Your Golf Performance Podcast following Ryan Fox’s incredible victory at The Open.
Karl has worked closely with Ryan on the mental side of performance, and in this episode we go behind the scenes of his Open Championship win — from bouncing back after an opening-round 72, to handling pressure, dealing with bad breaks, committing to shots and performing when everything is on the line.We discuss:What changed mentally after Ryan’s opening 72How Ryan and his caddie created greater ownership and co...

PGA Tour Stats That Will Change Your Expectations
Do you expect to hole every 5-footer? Hit every wedge inside 10 feet? Get up and down every time you miss a green?You might be expecting way too much from your golf.
In this episode of Wednesday Wisdom, I break down five PGA Tour stats that might surprise you — and show just how unrealistic our expectations can become.
We look at putting percentages, proximity to the hole, scrambling and more to compare what golfers think great players should do versus what the best players in the world actually do.

Inside the Ropes: What the Best Golfers Do Differently | Jason Shortall
Former PGA Tour caddie Jason Shortall joins the Your Golf Performance Podcast to share stories and lessons from a career spent alongside some of the best players in the game.Jason has caddied for the likes of Ricky Barnes, Chris Kirk, Justin Thomas, Sung Kang, Jarrod Lyle and Tom Kim — including being on the bag for Justin Thomas’ first professional victory, Chris Kirk’s 2011 Viking Classic win, Sung Kang’s 2019 Byron Nelson victory and Jarrod Lyle’s unforgettable hole-in-one on the 16th at the Phoenix Open.
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Are You Practising… Or Just Hitting Balls?There’s a big difference between hitting balls and actually practising.In this Wednesday Wisdom, I talk about a post I saw showing someone with a shag bag, hitting chip after chip to the same hole — and why hitting 100 balls from the same spot might not be as productive as it feels.Repetition certainly has its place, particularly when you’re working on a technical change. But if you want your practice to transfer to the golf course, you need variability, different challenges and some form of pressure or consequence.Make your practice look mor...

Craig Hocknull has built one of the most unique careers in golf.
From competing at the highest levels of professional golf to becoming an award-winning coach, inventor and entrepreneur, Craig has experienced the game from almost every angle.In this episode, we dive into Craig’s journey through professional golf, what separates the best players from the rest, his approach to coaching and speed development, how technology and social media are changing golf instruction, and the lessons he’s learned throughout his career.A fascinating conversation about playing, coaching, improvement and building a life in golf.

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Ever hit a couple of bad shots and suddenly start trying to fix your golf swing mid-round?
A new swing thought. A grip change. Slow it down. Stay down. Turn more. Before you know it, you’re five holes deep into a swing you’ve never made before. In this Wednesday Wisdom, I talk about why the golf course isn’t the place to rebuild your swing, how quickly searching for fixes can derail a round, and what you should focus on instead when things aren’t going your way. Sometimes your swing hasn’t disappeared at all — you just need to...

Nick Clinard returns to the Your Golf Performance Podcast after an incredible few years leading the Auburn University men's golf program.
Since our last conversation, Nick has guided Auburn to two NCAA National Championships and coached one of the most exciting young talents in world golf, Jackson Koivun, on his journey to becoming a PGA TOUR winner.
In this episode, we dive into what Nick has learnt since becoming a national championship coach, how his coaching philosophy has evolved, and the leadership lessons that come with managing one of the best college golf programs in the world.
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In this week's Wednesday Wisdom, I share a recent coaching experience that reinforced one of the biggest lessons in golf improvement: a great range swing doesn't automatically lead to great golf on the course.
I had a student who consistently swung the club well during lessons, but the moment we stepped onto the golf course, everything changed. Different decisions, different emotions, different swing patterns.That's because golf isn't just about technique—it's about transferring skills from a controlled practice environment into a real-world performance environment where pressure, consequences, and decision-making all come into play.In this episode, I explain:Wh...

In this episode, I sit down with one of Australia's leading golf coaches, Ryan Mouque, to dive into why so many golfers struggle to improve despite putting in plenty of time and effort.We discuss:Why most amateur golfers plateau.The biggest mistakes golfers make when trying to improve.Why online coaching can be one of the fastest ways to lower your scores.The importance of having a structured system instead of constantly searching for swing tips.How AimPoint has changed the way golfers read greens and why having a repeatable process leads to better putting under pressure.Whether you're...

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One of the biggest lessons I took away this week didn't happen on a golf course... it happened during a personal training session.
My trainer had me learning a new movement pattern, and the instruction was simple: slow everything down.
Every repetition had to be deliberate, controlled, and intentional. It felt awkward at first, but that's exactly the point. When you're trying to build a new movement, speed often hides mistakes instead of fixing them.
It's no...

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This week on the Your Golf Performance Podcast, Brent Dale sits down with Easton Key, Head Coach at Austin Peay State University, to go behind the scenes of college golf in the United States. From recruiting and player development to the habits that separate elite college golfers from the rest, Easton shares what coaches are really looking for—and the common mistakes juniors and parents make along the way. In this episode, we cover:What life is really like as a...

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Ryan Fox's story is a powerful reminder that success in golf doesn't always follow the same timeline. He didn't play his first competitive golf tournament until he was 18, became a rookie on the DP World Tour at 30, and has now established himself as one of the best players in the world—highlighted by his incredible performance at The Open Championship. In this episode, I talk about why comparing your journey to someone else's can be one of the biggest mistakes yo...

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What's it really like trying to make it as a professional golfer?This week, Brent sits down with newly graduated PGA Professional Reid Brown, who is documenting the unfiltered journey of chasing a career on tour. From long drives, airport lounges and cheap hotels to practice rounds, Pro-Ams, tournament golf and coaching back home to fund the dream, Reid shares what life is actually like for an aspiring tour professional.The conversation dives into the sacrifices, financial realities and mental...

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The Open Championship is one of the greatest tests in golf—but if you watch closely, there are plenty of lessons that can help you play better golf too.
In this episode of Wednesday Wisdom, I share some things every golfer can learn from watching the world's best tackle links golf. From accepting bad breaks and controlling trajectory to choosing simpler shots, managing tough conditions and fully committing to every decision.
The Open reminds us that great golf is...

In this episode of the Your Golf Performance Podcast, I sit down with Tony Meyer, one of Australian golf's most experienced high-performance leaders and coaches. Tony's journey has taken him from a PGA traineeship at Bowral Golf Club and an Australian Institute of Sport scholarship to coaching some of Australia's leading emerging golfers, serving as a State and National Coach, leading Golf Australia's high-performance strategy, managing Australia's golf team at the Paris Olympic Games, and now working as Head of Performance and Player Strategy for Ripper GC in the LIV Golf League. We dive into what truly separates the best...

In this week's Wednesday Wisdom, I talk about a trap I see golfers fall into all the time: being busy instead of being productive.It's easy to spend hours at the driving range, hit hundreds of balls, and walk away feeling like you've worked hard.
But if your practice has no purpose, no feedback, and no plan, those hours often lead to very little improvement.In this episode, I explain the difference between simply putting in time and practising with intention. Whether you're a junior golfer chasing bigger goals, a club golfer trying to lower your handicap, or a...

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This week, I’m joined by former PGA Tour winner Robert Garrigus. Robert shares the journey from community college golf to competing against the best players in the world, proving there is more than one pathway to the PGA Tour.
We discuss how he became one of the longest hitters in professional golf, his breakthrough years between 2010 and 2012, what it's like contending in major championships, and his memorable T3 finish at the 2011 U.S. Open. We also dive into his unique short-putter setup, the realities of life on tour, lessons learned from playoff defeats, and the advice he'd give as...

One of the biggest mistakes I see golfers make around the greens is using the same setup regardless of the lie. When you've got a soft, wet lie, the club can dig into the turf very easily. A simple adjustment that can make a huge difference is standing a little taller and allowing the shaft to sit more upright at address. When golfers get too bent over with the handle very low, the leading edge tends to dig. By standing taller, you can encourage the club to work through the turf with less resistance and use the bounce more effectively...

In this episode of the Your Golf Performance Podcast, we sit down with Earl McGlinn — one of Australia's leading high-performance golf coaches. Growing up in a golfing family, Earl represented New South Wales as an elite amateur before transitioning into coaching, where he now works closely with the next generation of Australia's top players through the Golf NSW pathway programs. We dive into Earl's journey from player to coach, the lessons he learned caddying for emerging tour professionals, and what separates talented juniors from those who successfully make the leap to elite amateur and professional golf. Earl shares his coaching ph...

The toughest test in golf is back. In this episode, we preview the 2026 U.S. Open at the iconic Shinnecock Hills Golf Club and break down the players most likely to lift the trophy on Sunday. We discuss why Shinnecock remains one of the most demanding major championship venues in the world, how the course setup could influence scoring, and which skills are essential to contend when par is a great score. We also reveal our top 10 chances for the week, including:Can Scottie Scheffler continue his remarkable run and add a U.S. Open title to his résumé?Wi...

This week on the Your Golf Performance Podcast, I sit down with lifelong friend and highly respected golf coach Christian Rainey. Christian's journey in golf has taken him from Australia to the United States to compete in college golf, before returning home to work with some of Australia's best young players as a state coach with Golf Australia. Following college, he also spent time caddying at the iconic Shinnecock Hills Golf Club in New York, one of the most famous venues in world golf and host of this week's U.S. Open. In this episode we discuss: 🏌️ The biggest shocks Austr...

In this week's Wednesday Wisdom, I discuss the art of getting better at golf and why improvement starts with understanding where your game really sits. I break down how many greens in regulation golfers of different handicap levels typically hit, and why having realistic benchmarks can help you focus your practice on the areas that matter most. I also dive into the importance of slowing down your breathing on the golf course and how controlling your breathing can help settle your nerves, improve decision-making, and ultimately lead to better golf shots. Finally, I discuss one of the most valuable skills...

This week on the Your Golf Performance Podcast, I sit down with PGA Professional and Head Teaching Professional art Long Reef Golf Club, Michael Infanti. Michael's coaching philosophy is simple: "Simplicity is Key." After completing his PGA traineeship at Penrith Golf Club and spending time playing professional golf, he found his true passion in coaching. Since joining Long Reef Golf Club in 2016, Michael has built one of the strongest junior and women's golf programs on Sydney's Northern Beaches while helping golfers of all levels improve their games. In this episode, we discuss:Why simplicity is so important when coaching golfThe...