No Laying Up - Golf Podcast 1100: NLU Personal Golf Spotlight - Cody
Dec 11, 2025
Cody McBride, a passionate golf contributor and high-level amateur player from Montana, shares his golfing journey. He dives into his recent game status, revealing his 2.4 handicap and ball speed improvements. Cody recounts experiences from Monday qualifiers and discusses his favorite and least favorite pros, naming Phil Mickelson and Mike Weir respectively. He unveils his top ten favorite courses, with Sandhills ranking first, and humorously wishes for a magic fix for three-foot putts. His insights on equipment preferences add an entertaining touch!
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Data Revealed Hidden Swing Limitations
- Cody realized modern launch monitors exposed a slow swing and low ball speed compared to peers.
- That awareness sparked targeted training and belief he can still add speed and improve further.
Fix Physical Limits Before Chasing Speed
- Do address physical limitations with screening and targeted work like Cody did at TPI.
- Activate weak muscles (glutes) and combine weight training plus speed protocols to add ball speed.
Consistency Suffers During Swing Changes
- Cody experiences peaks and valleys as he changes swing elements and lacks consistent on-course fitness.
- He believes playing more is the clearest remedy but acknowledges real-life limits with kids and work.