417: Bryce Cope - Fixing 7 Common Golf Swing Issues Fast

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Aug 7, 2025

Bryce Cope, a highly sought-after golf coach and a +5 handicap, returns with insights on fixing common swing issues. He explains how a weak grip can lead to major flaws and the correct wrist hinge for a better backswing. Listeners learn the crucial role of foot positioning for balance and how early extension could be affecting their shots. Bryce shares common mistakes in bunker play and offers strategies to stop frequent 3-putting. His simplification of the golf swing will inspire golfers to boost their consistency!

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ANECDOTE

From PA To Popular Coach

Bryce Cope started coaching after posting TikTok drill videos during COVID and hired mentors to learn coaching.
He progressed to thousands of online lessons and built facilities in Virginia Beach.

INSIGHT

Treat Root Causes, Not Symptoms

Players often treat visible issues instead of diagnosing root causes.
Fix the cause (e.g., steep downswing) rather than only treating the symptom (e.g., early extension).

ADVICE

Setup: Feet, Flare, And Stance Width

Use alignment sticks and set feet flare to free your hips and improve rotation.
Keep front foot flared more than back (about 2" front, 1" back) and adjust stance width by club.

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Bryce Cope is back on the podcast (first ep was #95) and here to help you fix common swing issues. Not only is Bryce a highly sought after coach but a +5 handicap as well. He simplifies the golf swing like very few people can and will help you build a more consistent swing.

In this episode, you will learn:

How a weak grip leads to all sorts of issues.
How to properly hinge your wrists in the backswing.
The importance of feet flare at setup for balance and clearing your hips.
Why early extension might be the only reason you're actually hitting the ball.
The biggest bunker mistake most golfers make.
How to stop 3-putting so often.

And a lot more epic advice.

If your swing needs help, make sure to reach out to Bryce for a lesson on Skillest today. You can follow Bryce on TikTok and or Instagram for daily golf tips.

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