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.
Read MoreLance 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.
Read MoreThomas 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.
Read MoreReed Dickens joins us on this episode.
Reed is a former White House Assistant Press Secretary under George W. Bush, the Co-Founder and former CEO of Marucci Sports, Co-Founder and Chairman of EQtainment, and Founder and Chairman of LA Golf Partners. Born and raised in Louisiana, Reed shares his story on how he got to the White House and his experiences since.
In this episode, he shares his insightful perspectives on communication and the media; marketing vs. sales; education; his passion; and more.
Read MoreDavid 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.
Read MoreKelley James (@kelleyjamesmusic) joins us on this episode. Kelley is a singer-songwriter and entertainer that has performed over 1,600 shows with many sold-out performances.
He is renown for his freestyles at PGA TOUR events, where the best players in the world are introduced and roasted with a personalized freestyle by Kelley.
In this episode, we learn more about the similarities of music and sports, overcoming performance anxiety, balancing career and family, and the evolution of Kelley’s relationship with golf and its best players.
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.
Read MoreDoc 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.
Read MoreCollin 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.
This is an intro episode where Mac Todd (Founder & CEO, @mac_ugp) and Leo Rooney (Director of Performance, @leo_ugp) go over their backgrounds and the history of Urban Golf Performance.
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