

Son of a Butch with Claude Harmon
The 8 Side
Claude Harmon is back and breaking down all things golf – a simple game that tends to confuse smart people. On Son of a Butch, Claude shares world-class swing instruction to help improve your scores while hosting conversations about what the best players, personalities and fanatics love about the game.
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Jan 28, 2026 • 27min
Process Over Outcome
In his pursuit to help you lower your scores, Claude breaks down why process matters more than outcome. Chasing results leads to bad decisions, while committing to the process keeps your focus on what you can control — the simplest way to add real consistency to your game. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 21, 2026 • 27min
The 2026 Golf Non-Negotiables
Claude shares four non-negotiables every golfer should be playing by in 2026 — standards that eliminate guesswork, improve course management, and actually lower scores in 2026. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 14, 2026 • 28min
Your Miss is Your Identity
No golfer is perfect, but the best golfers know how to miss better. Claude talks about owning your miss, identifying your miss pattern, and using that information to improve course management, strategy, and scoring. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 7, 2026 • 29min
Stop Chasing Perfect
Claude Harmon’s New Year’s resolution for golfers: stop chasing perfect. Because perfect is the enemy of progress. In this episode, we dive into why functional golf matters more than flawless swings and why the game ultimately comes down to one question — how good are your bad shots? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 10, 2025 • 47min
30 Minute Practice Session
Claude breaks down how just 30 minutes can be an effective practice session — whether you’re in the technical phase, the transfer/integration phase, or the execution/performance phase. The key is knowing which phase you’re in and making sure every practice session, every swing, and every ball you hit has a purpose. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 3, 2025 • 47min
Game Planning with Ryan Crysler
Claude and Ryan Crysler dive into how better strategy and game planning can free you from obsessing over technique — and help you finally reach your target score. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 20, 2025 • 27min
Off Season
Most golfers slow down when the weather cools, but Claude says the off-season is where real progress happens. He breaks down practical ways to use the winter months to level up your game. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 12, 2025 • 48min
Laurie Canter
Claude sits down with English pro Laurie Canter, who’s on the brink of earning his PGA Tour card at the DP World Tour Championship, to talk career milestones, preparation, and what’s next. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 5, 2025 • 33min
No Blame Practice
Practicing — and how you practice — can be one of the biggest drivers of improvement in your golf game…or one of the biggest roadblocks. Inspired by the idea that it’s often the process that fails, not the player, Claude explores why adopting a “No Blame” approach to practice can unlock more growth, more confidence, and better results. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 29, 2025 • 30min
The 24 Hour Rule
Claude breaks down Nick Saban’s famous 24-hour rule — the idea that players and coaches get one day to celebrate a win or learn from a loss before shifting focus to what’s next. He explores how adopting that same mindset can benefit every golfer, from weekend players to competitors: taking time to recognize what you did well, being honest about what needs work, and then letting go so you can move forward with confidence. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.


