Pivot The Path
Pivot the Path is a podcast that redefines golf improvement by focusing on the facts and physics that fuel progress, combined with a deep focus on biomechanics to revolutionize your golf game. Hosted by Scott Young—Founder of SSWING, New York City's premier indoor golf improvement facility and the Pure Definition of Golf Improvement—PGA professional, and ex-tour player, this podcast cuts through the noise with a unique and refreshing perspective to uncover what truly drives success on the course. Catch new episodes every Thursday—packed with highlights and insights to elevate your game and help you truly Own Your SSWING
EP 113: Stop Chasing Your Longest Shot. Start Building Your Most Dependable One.
This week on Pivot The Path, we take inspiration from the epic gold-medal win by the United States men's national ice hockey team — their first in 46 years — and explore what it teaches us about elite performance across all sports, especially golf.
From hockey to the fairways, the lesson is the same: championships aren’t built on highlight moments — they’re built on preparation, trust, and showing up when it matters.
We dive into why consistency isn’t a mindset — it’s a movement skill. Why elite players understand their miss before chasing their max. And how predictable...
EP 112: Beyond Talent: How Setbacks and Comebacks Define the Journey
This week on Pivot The Path, we look beyond raw talent and into what truly shapes a golfer’s journey — resilience, process, and the courage to keep showing up.
Inspired by their performances this weekend across LIV Golf and the PGA Tour — and the contrasting stories of Anthony Kim and Collin Morikawa — we break down two very different paths: the bravery of a comeback and the discipline of sustained excellence.
We dive into what separates the upswing from the downswing, how sequencing and movement create repeatable impact, and why real improvement isn’t about copying swi...
EP 111: Performance Lives in Preparation — How Gear Effect Shapes Ball Flight
This week’s episode rides the momentum across global tournament golf — from James Nicholas breaking through on the Korn Ferry Tour, Elvis Smylie making an immediate statement on LIV Golf, and Patrick Reed returning to the winner’s circle on the DP World Tour, to a Jersey-tough performance from Gotterup on the PGA Tour. All of it unfolds alongside Super Bowl weekend and the kickoff of the Winter Olympics — a powerful reminder that when the moment gets big, preparation shows up.
Then we bring it straight back to your game. Because it’s not just mindset — it’s mechanics. W...
EP 110: Be Detailed: Why Process Wins Under Pressure
This week’s Improvement Pivot Point is simple, but decisive: Be Detailed.
The Farmers Insurance Open gave us a masterclass in what that actually looks like. Justin Rose set the tone with a rare wire-to-wire performance on the PGA Tour — the kind of win that isn’t about riding momentum, but about creating it early and protecting it with discipline. From the opening round onward, it was fairways first, precise iron windows, and a pre-shot routine that never changed, regardless of scoreboards or pressure. The details didn’t fade as the week went on — they sharpened.
On the L...
EP 109: Choosing The Right Shot at the Right Time
In golf, progress is rarely decided by the hardest swing or the boldest shot — it’s decided by the choice you make when the moment demands restraint. This past weekend’s PGA and DP World Tour results reinforced a simple truth: the players who keep moving forward aren’t chasing moments — they’re choosing wisely.
In this week's episode, we explore the Improvement Pivot Point that shows up under real pressure: choosing the right shot in the right moment. From managing risk to fully committing once a decision is made, this episode breaks down how elite players simplify whe...
EP 108: Clarity Under Pressure
In today’s golf landscape, clarity matters more than ever. Opportunities reward those who are prepared — and pressure shows up earlier in the journey.
In this week’s episode, we explore why clarity — not comfort — is becoming the true competitive advantage in professional golf and everyday improvement. Following last week’s conversation with Julian Sanchez, this episode examines what separates those who continue to move forward when conditions get uncomfortable — and why the best performers simplify, not complicate, under pressure.
We bring the conversation into practice by looking at how Scott applies clarity to putting — prioritizing fac...
EP 107: Seeing Beyond Limits — Julian Sanchez on Living Life Fully and Playing Golf Without Sight
In this episode of Pivot The Path, we sit down with Julian Sanchez—who lost his sight at age nine due to a rare disease, yet never lost his vision for what was possible. Today, Julian works at one of the world’s top banks, navigates life and career with intention, and is a proud member of the SSWING community.
Julian is a successful multi-organ transplant recipient and lymphoma survivor. He faced life-threatening health challenges from an early age, including a kidney transplant from his mother, complications that led to vision loss at nine, and a lymphoma diag...
EP 106: How to Become a Better Golfer in 2026: Clarity, Connection, Consistency
What does it actually take to become a better golfer in 2026?
In Episode 106 of Pivot The Path, we focus on what truly drives lasting improvement: clarity, connection, and consistency. As golf continues to evolve — from technology and data to training methods and expectations — the golfers who improve are the ones who understand what to train, why they’re training it, and how it connects to performance on the course.
This episode introduces a no off-season framework built around movement quality, measurable benchmarks and purposeful practice. We break down why clarity beats information overload, how connec...
EP 105: From 2025 Breakthroughs to 2026 Momentum — Lessons, Pivots & What’s Next
As we close out 2025, this episode of Pivot The Path is all about reflection, clarity, and momentum.
In Episode 105, we recap the five biggest golf improvement lessons from the past year — what actually helped golfers play better, move better, and think smarter on the course. From understanding movement and managing the golf IQ side of the game to building trust and consistency, these are the takeaways that truly moved the needle in 2025.
These are the lessons that helped golfers take ownership of their improvement — to truly Own Your SSWING — and carry that momentum into 2026.
We a...
EP 104: Practice With Intent: The Bloodwork of Your Golf Game
In this week’s episode, we keep building off the Break 75 Blueprint — the framework helping everyday golfers tighten their scoring, eliminate wasted shots, and build consistency through smarter strategy and purposeful reps. We break down how small refinements in how you practice can create massive gains in how you play.
Our Improvement Pivot Point is Practice With Intent — the difference between simply hitting balls and actually training movements that transfer to the course. When your reps have a purpose, a target, and a defined movement focus, you build repeatability. When they don’t, you just add noise to your...
EP 103: Learn to Shape the Ball Both Ways
In this week’s episode, we get into another key piece of the Break 75 Blueprint: learning to shape the ball both ways.
Whether you’re aiming for a controlled fade or a confident draw, Scott breaks down the facts and simple physics and setup changes, creating correct process, eliminating guesswork.
Master this, and you’ll unlock a whole new level of course management and ball control. A game-changer for anyone serious about scoring and wanting to truly Own Your SSWING.
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EP 102: The 8 Pre-Shot Routines Every Golfer Needs
This week on Pivot The Path, we take you through the 8 essential powerful pre-shot routines — building from the introduction last week — and show you how they can steady your game, sharpen your mind, and take your performance to the next level.
From intention to alignment, breathing to visualization, tempo to commitment, we explore the routines that help golfers quiet the noise, build consistency, and step into every shot with confidence. If you’ve ever wondered what separates a scattered round from a steady one, this is your framework.
Whether you’re a competitive player, a weekend...
EP 101: The Break 75 Blueprint
Ever feel like you’re close to breaking 75, but can’t quite put all the pieces together?
In this episode, Scott reveals the five non-negotiable elements that separate hopeful ball-strikers from consistent scorers: a reliable pre-shot routine, precise alignment, equipment understanding, the ability to shape the ball both ways, and intentional practice. These aren’t just skills — they are the foundation of learning your tendencies, refining your patterns, and ultimately developing the clarity and control required to perform with ownership and confidence.
When you build a repeatable routine, you gain control under pressure. When your alignmen...
EP 100: From Oars to Irons: Olympian Nareg Guregian’s Pivot from Rowing to Golf
From Olympic rower to new golfer, Nareg Guregian knows what it means to chase mastery.
In this milestone 100th episode of Pivot The Path, we explore the transition from rowing to golf — the rhythm, the mechanics, and how elite athletes approach learning something entirely new.
Whether you’re an Olympian or an everyday player, this conversation is about movement, mindset and the power of starting again. Nareg takes us through his incredible journey — from the early days of rowing to standing on the world’s biggest stage, to defeating cancer, and now embracing a whole new chal...
EP 99: The Four Movement Pillars of a Consistent Swing
This week on Pivot The Path, we circle back to where it all begins — the body. We know the body holds the club, the club hits the ball and so it makes sense to us to start at the beginning. Building on recent episodes about efficiency, connection and athletic preparation, Scott discusses the four movement pillars that create a consistent, powerful golf swing.
Just like the athletes we’ve highlighted — from Jason Kelce’s stability and control in the NFL to the lower-body power and rotational sequence driving baseball’s World Series hitters — elite performance...
EP 98: Putting It All Together: Building a Reliable, Efficient Golf Swing
In this week’s episode, Scott takes a deep dive into what it really means to build a golf swing you can trust — one that’s reliable, efficient and uniquely your own.
Drawing on listener input and questions, he unpacks how different approaches to learning and improving can be both refreshing and revealing. The discussion explores the “why” behind SSWING’s vision — a truly holistic view of golf that connects the dots between movement, mechanics, mindset, and math.
At SSWING, every element works together. When you understand how the pieces fit, you don’t just play better — yo...
EP 97: Use It or Lose It — The Physiology Behind Your Golf Game
What are the parallels between an NFL player and your average golfer? More than you might think. Recently, NFL legend Jason Kelce asked himself a simple question: Could I still complete an NFL workout now that I’m retired? The result was a humbling reminder that even elite athletes lose strength, speed and capability if they stop training for the demands of their sport.
And the truth is, the same principle applies to you and your golf game. If you want to generate rotational power, control the clubface, maintain mobility and swing consistently, you have to train th...
EP 96: Face First: Mastering the Variables Behind Ball Control
In this episode, we dive into one of the most important — yet often misunderstood — parts of the game: face strike. From swing path and lie angle to shaft flex, weight distribution and even how your body moves through impact, every small detail plays a role in how the club face meets the ball. And here’s the truth — there’s no single “magic fix.” Great ball control isn’t about one swing thought or one equipment tweak; it’s about understanding how all these elements work together to create consistent, predictable results.
The key is always to fix the root probl...
EP 95: Mastering Ball Control: Smarter Practice & Realistic Goals
In this episode, we unpack one of the most important skills in golf: ball control. Mastering your ball flight isn’t about perfection—it’s about setting realistic goals, managing expectations and learning how to practice with purpose. Good process leads to good scoring, and with the help of camera-based simulators, you can see, adjust and refine in real time. This is where golfers learn not just to hit shots, but to Own Your SSWING—taking control, trusting the work and building confidence one session at a time.
Scott shares practical insights on how smarter practice—not endless re...
EP 94: Never Out of the Fight: Resilience & Mateship at the Ryder Cup
This week’s episode dives into the Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black—a stage where pride, teamwork, and resilience shine brighter than individual glory. The drama, the pressure, and the unity on display felt reminiscent of the ANZAC spirit: mateship, courage, endurance, and sacrifice for the greater collective. Just as ANZAC embodies the power of individuals coming together for something bigger than themselves, the Ryder Cup shows golf at its most communal, where every shot isn’t just for the player, but for the team, the country, and the history books.
And perhaps no moment captured that spirit...
EP 93: Ryder Cup Preview: What’s Ahead & How Tech Can Elevate Your Own Rounds
This week, we dive into one of golf’s most anticipated events—the 45th Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black. We’ll unpack what lies ahead for Team USA and Team Europe, explore the drama and intensity this event always delivers, and take a closer look at Bethpage itself—one of the toughest, most iconic public courses in the world.
But it’s not just about watching history unfold. We’ll dig into the tech that brings you closer to the action—from golf GPS apps to rangefinders and Garmin wearables—and show how those same tools can elevate your own...
EP 92: Measuring True Improvement: What Really Counts + Fall Golf’s Big Winners
In this week’s episode, we dig into one of the most important questions for any golfer: what truly measures improvement? Data is the foundation of progress, and training indoors is essential for uncovering the core of your improvement journey. Camera-measured feedback remains the gold standard—giving golfers the ability to track consistency, ball flight control, and the real indicators that your game is moving forward. We also break down the standout performances from fall golf’s biggest stages this past weekend.
At SSWING, we rely on Uneekor’s ceiling-mounted camera system for unmatched precision - face angle an...
EP 91: What Really Matters for Improvement + Irish Open & Walker Cup Highlights
This week’s episode of Pivot the Path zeroes in on the Improvement Pivot Point: knowing which fundamentals matter most for real improvement. By focusing your practice sessions with purpose, every swing, rep, and moment on the range can translate into lasting improvement. While golf often faces hurdles of accessibility, there are always opportunities to sharpen your game. On the professional stage, Rory McIlroy delivered a career-defining moment at the Amgen Irish Open, draining a 30-foot eagle on the 18th to force a playoff before sealing victory on the third extra hole—his second Irish Open title at The K Cl...
EP 90: Recenter and Refocus: What Golfers Can Learn from the US Open Tennis
This week, we explore the parallels between golf and the US Open Tennis, diving into Coco Gauff’s bold decision to shake things up with her biomechanics coach—and how that same fearless mindset applies to your game. We talk about staying committed year-round and focusing on what really matters: getting the ball from point A to point B with consistency and confidence.
Plus, we recap the Omega Tour winner and celebrate LPGA first-time champ Miranda Wang. Tune in for practical strategies to align your body, mind and mechanics to truly Own Your SSWING—because...
EP 89: Tommy’s Triumph: Why Feel Isn’t Always Real in Practice
This week on Pivot The Path, we’re breaking down Tommy Fleetwood’s Tour Championship triumph and the powerful lessons behind his revamped pre-shot routine—proof that mastering your process can lead to big results. We’re also celebrating Brooke Henderson’s incredible LPGA win in Canada and Alex Noren’s 11th DP World Tour title, showcasing consistency and grit at the highest level.
In this episode’s Improvement Pivot Point, we dive deep into the concept of “feel vs. real” in practice, why your body’s perception isn’t always accurate, and how understanding your swing mechanics—like getting...
EP 88: Flow State Golf: Scheffler’s Dominance, Mental Freedom & The Art of Chipping
This week, we’re diving into what it really means to play golf with purpose—moving the ball from point A to point B, no matter the situation—where mental sharpness, unwavering focus and total control converge.
Scottie Scheffler’s Weekend Mastery — How he continues to thrive under pressure, operating in the elusive “flow” state that separates the elite from the rest.
The Art of Precision Chipping — Why small, deliberate changes around the green can elevate you from good to great.
Mental Freedom on the Course — Practical strategies to unlock a mindset that frees up your game...
EP 87: Putting Makes Perfect: What Rosie’s Fed Ex St. Jude Win Can Teach Your Game
What a weekend of golf! Such exciting wins across the PGA, Korn Ferry, and LIV Tours—a global reminder that while driving distance turns heads, putting wins trophies.
Scott recaps all the action before zeroing in on the inspiration for this week’s Improvement Pivot Point: Justin Rose’s magnificent victory.
This episode dives into The Power of Putting—why it’s the great equalizer in golf, how to train it with purpose, and the mindset shifts that can save you more strokes than any swing change. Scott also spotlights one of his favorite tools for measur...
EP 86: Rookies & Repeat Winners + Bunker Breakouts
If bunkers still weigh on your game, you are not alone. This week, Scott breaks down the mindset and mechanics you need to escape the sand with confidence and control.
He also shares a simple practice tool—a face alignment arrow—that can instantly improve your aim and bunker setup.
Because to Own Your SSWING means facing the parts of your game that hold you back—and finding a smarter way forward.
Plus, Scott recaps a weekend packed with breakthrough wins: Lottie Woad claims her first PGA Tour title, Johnny Keefer shines on Kor...
EP 85: Own Your SSWING Like Scottie: The Process That Won The 153rd Open Championship
This week, Scott breaks down Scottie Scheffler’s dominant win at The Open—where precision met peace of mind. Fresh off a candid press conference, Scottie admitted, “This is not a fulfilling life… does it fill the deepest wants and desires of my heart? Absolutely not.” And yet, he stepped onto Royal Portrush utterly unflappable. No theatrics. No panic. Just a grounded mindset, trust in his process, and one of the coolest major-week performances in recent memory.
For this week’s Improvement Pivot Point, we unpack how his mental game, course management and calm confidence delivered a masterclass—...
EP 84: From Clutch Wins to Classic Fairways: A Weekend of Golf + 125 Years of Play
Kicking things off this week with a recap of all the action across the tours—from the PGA and LPGA to Korn Ferry, LIV, and DP World. Grace Kim stepped up big-time to win her first major at the Evian, Chris Gotterup grabbed a huge win in Scotland and Neal Shipley made a big move on the Korn Ferry and William Mouw secured his first pro victory on the PGA Tour.
Then we pivot to what really matters—your game. Scott breaks down how to train with purpose, so your performance on the course reflects the work you...
EP 83: Campbell’s Clutch Win, Brown’s Momentum, and 3 Moves to Own Your SSWING
This week on Pivot The Path, Scott dives into Brian Campbell’s breakthrough win at the PGA Tour’s John Deere Classic. After a clutch birdie in regulation, Campbell sealed the deal in a playoff to capture his second PGA Tour title—a milestone moment that vaulted him to No. 28 in the FedEx Cup standings and No. 55 in the Official World Golf Ranking.
Across the pond, Daniel Brown claimed his second DP World Tour victory, continuing a run of steady form and building serious momentum as the season heats up.
Plus, with SSWING’s I.M.P.A.C...
EP 82: Maxed Out Summer Weekend of Golf: Big Wins, Playoff Pressure & the Power of a Proper Grip
From a five-hole playoff in Detroit to the exciting winners across the LPGA, LIV, DP World, and Korn Ferry Tours, this weekend had it all. Scott recaps the action—including Aldrich Potgieter’s historic PGA Tour win, Patrick Reed’s home-turf triumph at LIV Dallas, clutch team play at the LPGA Dow Championship, rising talent on the Korn Ferry Tour, and Adrien Saddier’s emotional win on his 200th DP World Tour start.
Plus, a quick review of Potgieter’s ultra-strong grip— the positive and negatives of such a grip, how it opens the clubface and why keeping your...
EP 81: Keegan Wins, Minjee Shines & the Aussie 50 Club Hits the Links in Ireland
Lots of action this past weekend across the pro tours—starting with Keegan Bradley’s emotional win at the Travelers Championship, where he held off a stacked leaderboard to claim victory on home turf for the second time in three years. On the LPGA Tour, Minjee Lee delivered under pressure to win the KPMG Women’s PGA Championship, earning $2.8 million and adding another major to her résumé. Meanwhile, on the Korn Ferry Tour, Myles Creighton made headlines with a blistering 59 at the Wichita Open—plus a hole-in-one on Friday.
We also dive into The 50 Club Ireland 2025 vibes as S...
EP 80: JJ Spaun’s Father’s Day Fairytale: From 3AM CVS Run to U.S. Open Champion
What do you get when you mix a 3 a.m. pharmacy run for a sick toddler, a rain delay and the pressure of Oakmont on Father’s Day?
A legendary win for JJ Spaun.
In this episode, Scott breaks down Spaun’s gritty and emotional U.S. Open victory—from a bogey-filled front nine to a composed, clutch comeback and a memorable family celebration on the 18th green. As the only player to finish under par, Spaun’s win was a clear reflection of how demanding Oakmont played.
Scott also connects...
EP 79: Perfectly Imperfect: The Ryan Fox Way to Own Your SSWING
It was a thrilling weekend across the tours, full of grit, breakthroughs and standout play. On the PGA Tour, Ryan Fox outlasted the field in a four-hole playoff to win the RBC Canadian Open—proof that relentless effort can beat perfect technique. Jennifer Kupcho snapped a three-year drought with a birdie to win the LPGA’s ShopRite Classic at –15. Austin Smotherman claimed the Korn Ferry’s BMW Charity Pro-Am with a lights-out –25 finish, while Connor Syme finally broke through on the DP World Tour with a long-awaited win at the KLM Open. On the LIV stage, Joaquín Niemann fired a bog...
EP 78: Breakthroughs, Back-to-Backs & Ball Position Truths
It was a weekend of statement wins and milestone moments across the Tours. World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler defended his title at the Memorial Tournament, becoming the first since Tiger Woods to go back-to-back at Muirfield Village. On the LPGA Tour, Sweden’s Maja Stark captured her first major at the U.S. Women’s Open, holding off World No. 1 Nelly Korda and Japan’s Rio Takeda. Trace Crowe earned his first Korn Ferry Tour win at the UNC Health Championship, while Germany’s Nicolai von Dellingshausen broke through with his maiden DP World Tour title in Austria—despite a blistering...
EP 77: First-Time Winners & the Measured Path to Golf Improvement
What a weekend across the Tours! On the Korn Ferry Tour, Pontus Nyholm delivered a jaw-dropping finish at the Visit Knoxville Open, holing out for eagle in a playoff to claim his first title. Down in Mexico, LPGA rookie Chisato Iwai was unstoppable at the Riviera Maya Open, firing a 66 and cruising to a six-shot win—her first on Tour. In Belgium, Kristoffer Reitan staged a stunning comeback at the DP World Tour’s Soudal Open, carding a course-record 62 and sealing the victory with a clutch birdie in a playoff. And at the PGA Tour’s Charles Schwab Challenge, Ben Gr...
EP 76: Scheffler Unflappable: Calm Under Pressure, Positive in Motion, Committed to the Path
This week on Pivot The Path, we’re riding a wave of winners—starting with Scottie Scheffler, who claimed his third major at the PGA Championship. Calm, focused, and totally unflappable, Scheffler’s mindset was just as powerful as his game. Scott reflects on a recent Joe Rogan episode about rumination—how overthinking problems often creates more of them—and connects it to Scheffler’s ability to stay positive, trust his process, and keep moving forward with clarity and purpose.
This week’s Improvement Pivot Point: Stay positive and keep moving forward. Whether you're chasing a major, grinding throu...
EP 75: Strong Foundation, More Efficient Motion: The Power of Golf Fitness
This week on Pivot The Path, we’re diving into why golf fitness is essential—not just for injury prevention, but for real performance gains. With SSWING's 6-week I.M.P.A.C.T. Group Training kicking off moments after recording, Scott breaks down how pelvic stability unlocks hip mobility—and how that mobility translates into power, consistency and control on the course. It’s one of the most overlooked keys to improvement and a true game-changer when done right.
Scott also takes a lap around the global tours. Martin Couvra earned his first DP World Tour title wi...
EP 74: Pressure, Mental Prep & the Power of Process: Scott's U.S. Open Qualifier Recap
In this episode of Pivot The Path, host Scott Young, PGA professional and founder of SSWING, shares insights from his return to competitive golf at the U.S. Open pre-qualifier held at Woodway Country Club in Darien, Connecticut.
Faced with the challenge of no available practice round, Scott utilized the 18Birdies app to meticulously prepare a course guide before the event. This strategic approach allowed him to map out targets, identify potential trouble spots and plan smart misses, enabling confident and unemotional decision-making under pressure.
Throughout the round, Scott's commitment to process and presence was...