Pivot The Path

Five tours, five winners, and one common thread: the people who win are the ones who keep showing up.

Jeeno Thitikul put a tee shot in the water on 16 at the LOTTE Championship in Hawaii, then answered with a birdie on 17 to win her fourth LPGA title of 2026 and 11th of her career. Adrian Meronk came from four shots back to win the Alfred Dunhill Links, ten years after his pro debut at the same event, and became the first Polish golfer to win at St Andrews. Sandy Scott won the Korn Ferry Tour's Compliance Solutions Championship...

The Presidents Cup delivered one of the wildest final days in years — down 10.5 to 7.5 heading into Sunday singles, the U.S. stormed back at Medinah to retain the Cup. Scott breaks down the comeback and why Chris Gotterup deserves a hard look this week — not because you should copy his swing, but because you should admire his brute strength, timing and athleticism. Gotterup's move is unorthodox by any textbook standard — super strong grip, cupped wrist and open face at the top, a downswing start most coaches would never teach — and it works because it's built entirely around what his body doe...

We start this episode with the week's winners. On the Korn Ferry Tour, Scotland's Sandy Scott erased a four-shot deficit with a final-round 65 to win the Nationwide Children's Hospital Championship at 18-under, earning his 2027 PGA Tour card. On the PGA Tour, Jacob Bridgeman rallied from five shots back with a career-best 61 to win the inaugural Biltmore Championship Asheville by two, his second win of 2026. And on the DP World Tour, JJ Spaun won the BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth in his first attempt at the tour's flagship event, making four birdies in his last five holes to win by...

Our improvement pivot this week comes from the tennis world and the US Open men's final. Ben Shelton didn't win on Sunday — Zverev took it in four — but if you were watching the box, you saw the real story. Bryan Shelton, Ben's dad and coach, sat through two weeks of 3 a.m. finishes, a five-set war with Alcaraz, and a final that slipped away, and never changed his face. No panic, no theatrics. Just steady, pragmatic presence. We discuss why the people around you (and the voice in your own head) matter as much as your mechanics. 

Then...

Scottie Scheffler closed out the FedEx Cup at East Lake, rallying from three back with a final-round 66 for his second FedEx Cup title and 22nd PGA Tour win. This week Scott breaks down what actually separates Scheffler from the rest of the tour — it's not the longest swing or the prettiest one, it's what happens between his ears when the tournament's on the line. Scott gets into the nervous system side of it: sympathetic vs. parasympathetic response, and why a golfer who can stay regulated over a shot has a real physiological edge when everyone else's nerves are spiking. Sc...

This week on the pod, we're breaking down one of the gutsiest closes we've seen all year — Wyndham Clark held off Rory McIlroy at the BMW Championship, giving back a five-shot lead before closing with three straight birdies to win by three. Third win of his season, plus the U.S. Open, and he's punched his ticket to the Presidents Cup team. 

From there, we're kicking off a brand new segment: Emulate or Admire. Each week we'll break down a PGA Tour victor's swing — not to copy it move-for-move, but to pull out the pieces worth studying and w...

Kelly Slater goes wave-for-wave with surfers half his age at the WSL Tahiti Open, finishing 9th at 54 years old. Jeff Winter ends a 5-year drought at the Danish Open. Ross Streelman locks up his 2027 PGA Tour card. Jeeno Thitikul picks up win #3 on the LPGA. 

And World #1 Scottie Scheffler dominates round one of the playoffs by 8 shots — proof that his 2026 season has been built on consistency, not just trophies.

This week's Improvement Pivot Point: Consistency Is Key — how showing up the same way every time, in the gym and on the course, is what separates the g...

This week on Pivot The Path, we're coming off a wild final round at the Wyndham Championship — the last stop before the FedEx Cup Playoffs field gets locked in. 

Michael Brennan once again proved his nerve under pressure, with a final round -6, including 5 consecutive birdies to hold off a strong, albeit, up and down round from Beau Hossler - searching for his maiden victory. As a family business, we sincerely find joy in Mum and Dad being the first to congratulate their son with the powerful words, “We’re going to the Masters”. Trophies and checks are nice...

Michael Thorbjornsen finally broke through in Detroit — a bogey-free, career-low 63 to win his first PGA Tour title at the last-ever Rocket Classic, running down third-round leader Davis Riley. His words after the win say it all: "It doesn't matter how far you hit it. It matters if you can hit certain numbers and certain shots." Scott's been saying it for years — Michael just proved it on a Sunday leaderboard. That's this week's whole pivot — distance is a byproduct, precision is a skill you actually have to train.

Shiho Kuwaki wins her first LPGA title — and it's a major —...

A 21-year-old in just his third pro start went at two par-5s down the stretch — including a 233-yard approach with the lead on the line — and beat World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler by three. Written on Jackson Koivun's glove that week: Dominate. Trust. Confidence. Three words that turned out to be the whole story. This week, Scott breaks down Koivun's stunning 3M Open win and Lucas Herbert's dominant 30-under week on LIV, and pulls apart what those three words actually mean in that order — dominance as the result, confidence as what shows up on the surface, and trust as the sw...

Ryan Fox won The Open at Royal Birkdale with an 11-foot, hands-shaking putt on 18 — and Scott breaks down the biomechanics that let his body take over when his mind couldn't.

It's a lesson in how to Own Your SSWING when it matters most: train the big muscles, trust them under pressure. Plus: Adam Scott quietly makes his 101st straight major start (second only to Jack Nicklaus all-time), the wild Bryson DeChambeau penalty saga, and this week's Improvement Pivot Point — how to train your hips to run the show when your hands can't be trusted.

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There's a reason pressure feels different for 220 million Brazilians hoping their team advances in the World Cup than it does for 5.5 million Norwegians who are just thrilled to be on the pitch. Pressure isn't the same for everyone — and this week on the PGA Tour, we watched that exact dynamic play out on a golf course.

Chris Gotterup teed off six groups back at the John Deere Classic with basically nothing to lose. He went bogey-free for a 62 and walked away with the trophy. Meanwhile, the two guys who'd carried the lead all week — Lucas Glover and Lee...

Precision in practice. Trust on the course. That's the theme this week — and Viktor Hovland just proved it in the most dramatic way possible.

Episode 128 is here, and Scott's breaking down one of the wildest weekends we've seen in a while. The Travelers Championship — the last $20M Signature Event of the year — couldn't even finish on Sunday. Scheffler and Hovland finished tied at 21-under after an 83-minute rain delay blew the whole thing wide open, with Hovland roaring back with three straight birdies to force a Monday playoff. He closed it out on No. 18 the next morning — his firs...

This week's US Open and Meijer LPGA Classic told the same story from opposite ends — Wyndham Clark grinding down a hostile Shinnecock crowd to win his second US Open, and Lottie Woad missing a two-footer with the Meijer title right there. Two world-class players, same moment: when the mind spirals, the body follows.

That's exactly what we unpack in this episode. Grip pressure spikes, breathing gets shallow, and the stroke you've made 10,000 times suddenly feels foreign. This isn't just a mental breakdown — it's a physical one. And it's the SSWING sweet spot.

The Improvement Pivot Poin...

This past weekend, champions were made across every sport — and the ones who won all had one thing in common: they looked their weaknesses dead in the eye and got to work.

On the PGA Tour at the RBC Canadian Open, Bud Cauley, the 36 year old, finally got his first win — his 239th start — and it didn't come off the tee. It came from a chip-in on 12 and a wedge to the heart of 18. His short game saved him when it mattered most. On the LPGA, Jin Hee Im and Somi Lee won the Dow Championship with a boge...

This past weekend reminded us why we love this game. At the center of it all was Nelly Korda, who won her first U.S. Women's Open at Riviera — her fourth major — with a clutch birdie on 17 and a par putt on 18 that circled the lip and dropped in for the win. Seven shots off the lead after round one, she made a grip change on her sister Jessica's advice and shot 67-67-69 to close it out. That's not luck. That's what elite athleticism looks like under pressure — and it's exactly what sets the LPGA women apart. Born into a...

The most important putting lesson of the year didn't come from the winner. Russell Henley birdied his final three holes in regulation to catch 54-hole leader Eric Cole, then converted again in the playoff to win the Charles Schwab Challenge at 12-under. Cole, 37, had been here before — this was his third runner-up finish on the PGA Tour and his first win is still waiting.

But here's what's fascinating: through 54 holes, Cole led the field in Strokes Gained: Putting and Proximity to the Hole — the two most "boring" disciplines in the game. No highlight-reel drives. No flashy recoveries. Just...

Aaron Rai just shocked the golf world — but was it really a shock?

At the 2026 PGA Championship, a 290-1 long shot stepped onto one of the most crowded leaderboards in major championship history and did something most players never figure out: he turned down the volume. While Rory McIlroy chased history, Jon Rahm lurked, and a packed field jostled for position at Aronimink, Aaron Rai went quietly to work — and thundered to a three-shot victory, becoming the first Englishman to win the Wanamaker Trophy in over a century.

This week, we break down the one skil...

This week on Pivot the Path, Scott breaks down one of the most remarkable weekends across the tours — and the through-line is something every golfer (and every human) can take away.

Cam Young goes wire-to-wire at Doral and wins by six — but one simple moment has nothing to do with the scorecard. He called a penalty on himself that nobody else saw. Then birdied the next hole. That's not just integrity. That's freedom.

Nelly Korda is doing something that's never been done. Six events. Zero finishes outside the top two. She's now in the same brea...

There is no “wrong” in golf—only consequences. The best players in the world learn how to adapt.

It’s a simple idea, but it changes everything.

This week, we look at Matt Fitzpatrick and his cross-handed chipping grip—something that, to many, might look unconventional. But here’s the truth: it’s not wrong. It just produces a certain left hand position that works for Matt under pressure when chipping.

And Fitzpatrick? He understands those consequences. He owns them. He adapts around them.

That’s what the best in the world do.

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At every level of professional golf, the separation isn’t just distance or power anymore—it’s the ability to move the ball intentionally. Left-to-right, right-to-left, flighted, controlled. The best players in the world aren’t married to one shot shape—they own both.

That was especially clear in the playoff where even Scottie Scheffler showed a rare crack in the armor. In a moment where shot-shaping versatility was critical, being forced into one pattern under pressure made even the smallest margin matter. At that level, it’s not about perfect swings—it’s about having options when tension ris...

Rory McIlroy is now just the fourth player in Masters history to win back-to-back green jackets — joining Jack Nicklaus, Nick Faldo, and Tiger Woods in one of golf’s most exclusive clubs.

The ball striking was impeccable. The shot shaping — both ways — a masterclass.

But this episode isn’t just about Rory.

And then there’s Bryson DeChambeau — one of the most fascinating players in the game right now. What he brings is intensity. Structure. A relentless pursuit of control.

But Augusta asks a different question…
Can you let go a little...

With The Masters just around the corner, all eyes turn to Augusta — where the difference isn’t just how you strike it, but how you roll it.

At the highest level, putting isn’t just feel — it’s a learned skill, built through precise practice, clarity, commitment, and control.

The best players in the world aren’t guessing on the greens.

They understand the slope.

They trust their read.

And most importantly — they commit.

This week, we break down why putting becomes the ultimate separator — and how building a repea...

This week’s episode was inspired by an incredible moment in the game—Gary Woodland’s win, and the reminder it gave all of us.

Because what made this victory so powerful wasn’t just the golf—it was everything behind it.

Over the past year, Gary has faced significant health challenges, including undergoing brain surgery and openly sharing his battle with post-traumatic stress disorder. The kind of challenges that don’t show up on a leaderboard, but impact everything—your focus, your clarity, your ability to simply show up.

And yet, he did.

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This past weekend in professional golf delivered a clear reminder of how the game is meant to be played.

At the highest level, players aren’t forcing their swing onto the course — they’re responding to it. They recognize the shape of the hole, the angles it presents, and the shot it requires. Whether it’s a soft fade into a tucked pin or a draw that follows the design of the fairway, the best players in the world can shape the ball both ways and adapt to what’s in front of them.

In this episo...

In this week's episode, we step back and connect the dots from the last several episodes. 

One of the biggest challenges in golf is the gap between what you feel and what is actually happening. That disconnect often leads golfers to believe they need a different swing for every club in the bag. In reality, great golfers rely on one motion — a macro movement pattern that carries through the entire bag.

From full swings to chipping and putting (setting aside specialty shots like bunkers and flop shots), the fundamentals of movement remain remarkably consistent. It sta...

Technology in golf has never been more powerful — launch monitors, swing cameras, and data are everywhere. But without understanding the mechanics behind the numbers, the data alone won’t help you improve.

In this episode of Pivot The Path, we break down why mechanics always come first. The ball flight you see is simply the result of how your body moves and how the club travels through space.

One of the easiest ways to understand your swing is by tracing the butt end of the club — revealing the macro plane of your motion and showing how th...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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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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...

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...