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Ep. 18 | Karl Morris on Improving Your Game Without Working on Your Swing, Graeme McDowell, the State of Coaching in the Golf Industry, and His Advice to Golfers Looking to Play Better
Ep. 18 | Karl Morris on Improving Your Game Without Working on Your Swing, Graeme McDowell, the State of Coaching in the Golf Industry, and His Advice to Golfers Looking to Play Better

Karl Morris (@karlmorrismindfactor) joins us on this episode,

Karl is one of the best performance coaches in the world, and has worked with numerous PGA, LPGA, European, and Ladies European Tour players. He provides practical approaches to improve the mental game and The MIND FACTOR has been proven to help people transform their games.

In this episode, we discuss the importance of attentional focus and motor learning in golf, how you can improve your game without working on your swing, working with Graeme McDowell to improve his putting, and much needed advice to golfers who are looking to improve their game.

The MIND FACTOR Website: themindfactor.net
Karl's Podcast: The Brainbooster

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Ep. 11 | James Oh on Why Skulled Bunker Shots are Important, How to Create Success in Junior Golf, What Amateurs Can Learn from Pros, and His Own Incredible Playing Career
Ep. 11 | James Oh on Why Skulled Bunker Shots are Important, How to Create Success in Junior Golf, What Amateurs Can Learn from Pros, and His Own Incredible Playing Career

Top PGA TOUR Instructor James Oh (@jamesohgolf) joins us for this conversation around golf performance, junior golf, golf coaching, the difference between amateurs vs. pros, and much more.

James Oh is one of the most exciting golf instructors in the country at the moment. James had one of the most impressive junior careers in history, qualifying for the U.S Open at 14 years old, winning the Junior World Championship in 1998, and winning two AJGA Rolex Championships. He went on to become the youngest winner on the Nationwide Tour followed by playing on the PGA Tour in 2009.

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Ep. 09 | Jamie Mulligan on The Wheel, Balancing His Role as CEO and Top Golf Instructor, Advice on Entering the Golf Industry, and More
Ep. 09 | Jamie Mulligan on The Wheel, Balancing His Role as CEO and Top Golf Instructor, Advice on Entering the Golf Industry, and More

Jamie Mulligan joins us on this episode.

Jamie is the CEO of Virginia Country Club in Long Beach, CA. He is also one of the best golf instructors in the nation and was named Golf Magazine’s Top 100 Teachers in America. Jamie has coached Patrick Cantlay since he was 7 years old, and works with many other PGA TOUR players.

In this episode, he shares his concept of “The Wheel,” how he balances being a CEO and a top golf instructor, his advice in getting into the golf industry, and more.

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Ep. 08 | Lance Gill, Jason Glass, and Mark Blackburn on the Art of Coaching, TPI, the Trajectory of the Golf Industry, and More
Ep. 08 | Lance Gill, Jason Glass, and Mark Blackburn on the Art of Coaching, TPI, the Trajectory of the Golf Industry, and More

Lance Gill (@lgp_inc), Jason Glass (@jasonglasslab), and Mark Blackburn (@blackburngolf) join us on this episode.

Lance is the President of LG Performance and the Co-Director of the Titleist Performance Institute Fitness Advisory Board alongside Jason. He was named as one of Golf Digest’s 50 Best Golf-Fitness Trainers in America.

Jason owns and operates Tour Performance Lab and Kinetic Golf Performance and is one of the world’s best Rotational Strength and Conditioning Specialists. He has worked with numerous PGA TOUR Players and many other professional athletes, including the NFL and NHL.

Mark is the founder of Blackburn Golf and was named Golf Magazine’s Top-100 Teachers in America and Golf Digest’s 50 Best Teachers in America. He has worked with numerous PGA TOUR players and continues to work with golfers of all levels as Director of Instruction at Blackburn Golf Academy.

In this episode, they share their experience and knowledge on TPI, the trajectory of the golf industry, the art of coaching, achieving your goals and dreams, and more.

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Ep. 07 | Thomas Plummer on COVID-19 and the Future of the Fitness Industry, the Key to Successful Gyms, and His Philosophy Behind Everything
Ep. 07 | Thomas Plummer on COVID-19 and the Future of the Fitness Industry, the Key to Successful Gyms, and His Philosophy Behind Everything

Thomas Plummer (@thomas_plummer_) joins us on this episode.

Thomas has been working in fitness over 40 years and is one of the most influential individuals in the fitness industry today. He is the founder of the Thomas Plummer Company which eventually became the National Fitness Business Alliance (NFBA). He speaks at 20+ workshops each year worldwide and advises thousands of fitness professionals on insights about fitness trends and business fundamentals in sales, marketing, staffing, programming, and more.

In this episode, he shares his thoughts on the future of the fitness industry, the effect of quarantine on different individuals, the key to successful gyms, how to interact with clients, and his philosophy behind what he presents to us.

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Ep. 05 | David Woods & Martin Chuck on Finding Success in the Golf Industry, Creation of Training Aids, and Advice for Young Professionals
Ep. 05 | David Woods & Martin Chuck on Finding Success in the Golf Industry, Creation of Training Aids, and Advice for Young Professionals

David Woods (@davidwoodspga) and Martin Chuck (@tourstrikergolf) joins us for this episode.

David is the Director of Golf at the Vintage Club and is the former coach of Masters Champion Mike Weir. Martin is a Top-100 coach and started the Tour Striker Academy, and has consulted and taught PGA TOUR Winners, Ryder Cup, President’s Cup, and Major Champions. Together, they've created the PlaneMate training aid that has helped many golfers feel a professional takeaway and transition.

In this episode, we learn more about their journey to success and experience as immigrants; perspectives on service, networking, and training aids; and their advice for young professionals in the golf industry.

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Ep. 03 | Sean Foley on Tiger Woods, Justin Rose, Hip Hop, Mental Health, Love vs. Obsession, Technical vs. Feel, and More
Ep. 03 | Sean Foley on Tiger Woods, Justin Rose, Hip Hop, Mental Health, Love vs. Obsession, Technical vs. Feel, and More

Sean Foley (@seanfoleyperformance) joins us on this episode. Sean is one of the best instructors in the world and offers a world-class experience for junior players at Sean Foley Performance at EaglesDream.

He also coaches several PGA TOUR champions including Justin Rose, Danny Willett, and Cameron Champ, and is a former coach of Tiger Woods.

In this episode, we dive into his philosophy around coaching and life in general, as he shares his experiences becoming one of the biggest names in golf instruction. His unique teaching philosophy represents his passion to help golfers and is very insightful for all levels of players.

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Ep. 02 | LA Clippers Head Coach - Doc Rivers on Why He Plays Golf on Game Day
Ep. 02 | LA Clippers Head Coach - Doc Rivers on Why He Plays Golf on Game Day

Doc Rivers (@docrivers) joins us on this episode. Doc is the current head coach of the Los Angeles Clippers and a former player of the team. He holds many accolades, including the NBA All-Star, NBA Champion, and Coach of the Year award. Last year, he earned his 900th win as a head coach.

During his playing and coaching career in the NBA, golf has played a significant part along with many others.

In this episode, we learn more about his experiences as a successful player, coach, and father. Many of his ways can be applied by anyone in leadership and those who strive to become a leader.

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Ep. 01 | How A Star is Born - Collin Morikawa & Rick Sessinghaus
Ep. 01 | How A Star is Born - Collin Morikawa & Rick Sessinghaus

Collin Morikawa (@collin_morikawa) and Rick Sessinghaus (@ricksessinghaus) are joining us for this first episode. Whether you are a junior golfer, beginner or a scratch handicap, you can learn from the processes that Collin and Rick have followed for many years to succeed at the highest level. 

Upon his debut in 2019, Collin is one of the most exciting young players on the PGA TOUR. Rick is a performance coach and mental trainer and has worked with Collin since he was 8 years old.

Just a year ago from today, Collin was playing college golf at the University of California, Berkeley, and was one of the most renowned amateur golfers. After graduating from college in May 2019, he won his first PGA TOUR event in July. Rick not only works with Collin, but with many other high-performance individuals, CEOs, executives, and business owners.

In this episode, we looked deeper into their relationship, the development process from being a junior player to a champion on the PGA TOUR, and the significance of the mental game in the growth of a player.

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