

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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Jun 7, 2023 • 1h 6min
J.C. Deacon
Fresh off their national championship, University of Florida Gators coach J.C. Deacon discusses their crowning achievement and why it was a little more meaningful by beating Florida State. J.C. shares how the team turned around their season after a slow start and how it was a year marked by resilience and personal growth, en route to special lifetime moment and the programs fifth NCAA championship. Thanks to our partners at Rapsodo. Use Promo Code CH3 for $50 off the MLM + Premium Membership Bundle. The membership unlocks access to Combines as well as Session Insights, slow motion replay, and video storage up to 10,000 videos. Tell your friends about the new show and be sure to follow Claude to submit questions, enter giveaways and keep up with the latest Son of a Butch updates on Instagram at @ClaudeHarmon3. Son of a Butch is produced in partnership with Wasserman. The views and opinions expressed by guests interviewed on the Podcast, including all program participants and guests, are solely their own current opinions regarding events and are based on their own perspective and opinion. The views and opinions expressed do not reflect the views or opinions of Claude Harmon, Wasserman, or the companies with which any program participants/interviewees are, or may be, affiliated.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 31, 2023 • 39min
CH3 Summer Lessons: Starting with Setup
Golf season is upon us and CH3 is here to help you make it count. Starting with setup, Claude walks through practice routines, including block drills and shares the best way to leverage technology and your phone for simple feedback. Thanks to our partners at Rapsodo. Use Promo Code CH3 for $50 off the MLM + Premium Membership Bundle. The membership unlocks access to Combines as well as Session Insights, slow motion replay, and video storage up to 10,000 videos. Tell your friends about the new show and be sure to follow Claude to submit questions, enter giveaways and keep up with the latest Son of a Butch updates on Instagram at @ClaudeHarmon3. Son of a Butch is produced in partnership with Wasserman. The views and opinions expressed by guests interviewed on the Podcast, including all program participants and guests, are solely their own current opinions regarding events and are based on their own perspective and opinion. The views and opinions expressed do not reflect the views or opinions of Claude Harmon, Wasserman, or the companies with which any program participants/interviewees are, or may be, affiliated.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 24, 2023 • 42min
Back On Top
Claude exclusively shares his thoughts from Brooks’ Major victory at the PGA Championship in Rochester. Tell your friends about the new show and be sure to follow Claude to submit questions, enter giveaways and keep up with the latest Son of a Butch updates on Instagram at @ClaudeHarmon3. Son of a Butch is produced in partnership with Wasserman. The views and opinions expressed by guests interviewed on the Podcast, including all program participants and guests, are solely their own current opinions regarding events and are based on their own perspective and opinion. The views and opinions expressed do not reflect the views or opinions of Claude Harmon, Wasserman, or the companies with which any program participants/interviewees are, or may be, affiliated.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 17, 2023 • 1h 4min
Jonah Oliver
Cam Smith's performance coach discusses how he works as a sports psychologist to help players perform consistently despite adversity and pressure. Plus, what's so unique about Cam's personality and his ability to refresh on/off the course thanks to his interests outside the game. Tell your friends about the new show and be sure to follow Claude to submit questions, enter giveaways and keep up with the latest Son of a Butch updates on Instagram at @ClaudeHarmon3. Son of a Butch is produced in partnership with Wasserman. The views and opinions expressed by guests interviewed on the Podcast, including all program participants and guests, are solely their own current opinions regarding events and are based on their own perspective and opinion. The views and opinions expressed do not reflect the views or opinions of Claude Harmon, Wasserman, or the companies with which any program participants/interviewees are, or may be, affiliated.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 10, 2023 • 1h 7min
Denis McDade
Marc Leishman's coach serves on the TPI Advisory Board and discusses all aspects of amateur game improvement, having been at the forefront of junior golf development throughout his entire career. Dennis honed his methodologies and teaching skills at the world renowned Victorian Institute of Spot Golf Program, which counts Stuart Appleby, Robert Allenby, Geoff Ogilvy, Aaron Baddeley, Jarrod Lyle and Leishman among their notable alumni. Tell your friends about the new show and be sure to follow Claude to submit questions, enter giveaways and keep up with the latest Son of a Butch updates on Instagram at @ClaudeHarmon3. Son of a Butch is produced in partnership with Wasserman. The views and opinions expressed by guests interviewed on the Podcast, including all program participants and guests, are solely their own current opinions regarding events and are based on their own perspective and opinion. The views and opinions expressed do not reflect the views or opinions of Claude Harmon, Wasserman, or the companies with which any program participants/interviewees are, or may be, affiliated.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 3, 2023 • 50min
Q&A: Taylor Gooch, Brooks, Game Improvement & Learning
CH3 is back stateside to discuss Taylor Gooch's back-to-back wins plus Australia's outpour for golf. He also answers fan questions about Brooks’ game and what they're currently working on, too swings on Tour, the best paths to leverage available resources and more. Tell your friends about the new show and be sure to follow Claude to submit questions, enter giveaways and keep up with the latest Son of a Butch updates on Instagram at @ClaudeHarmon3. Son of a Butch is produced in partnership with Wasserman. The views and opinions expressed by guests interviewed on the Podcast, including all program participants and guests, are solely their own current opinions regarding events and are based on their own perspective and opinion. The views and opinions expressed do not reflect the views or opinions of Claude Harmon, Wasserman, or the companies with which any program participants/interviewees are, or may be, affiliated.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 26, 2023 • 58min
Grant Field
Cam Smith's longtime coach shares how he first met the Open Champion at 10-years-old which eventually led to them working together for the nearly the next 19 years. Grant shares what stood out about the junior golfer, Cam's development over the years as well as when he first noticed and suggested that Cam was ready to turn professional — but missed his Q-school tee time, which helped get him to the big stage quicker. Plus, the Australian discusses a wide variety of Oz golf topics and stories from down under! Tell your friends about the new show and be sure to follow Claude to submit questions, enter giveaways and keep up with the latest Son of a Butch updates on Instagram at @ClaudeHarmon3. Son of a Butch is produced in partnership with Wasserman. The views and opinions expressed by guests interviewed on the Podcast, including all program participants and guests, are solely their own current opinions regarding events and are based on their own perspective and opinion. The views and opinions expressed do not reflect the views or opinions of Claude Harmon, Wasserman, or the companies with which any program participants/interviewees are, or may be, affiliated.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 12, 2023 • 53min
Dave Phillips: Rahm's Coach
John Rahm's long-time coach discusses meeting the new Masters Champion in his collegiate days and how they grew their relationship over the years. As the co-founder of the Titleist Performance Institute, Dave sheds light on Rahmbo’s team and what makes him so unique: no fear. Plus, his impressive focus on game management and short game in Augusta. The 40+ year old has traveled the world and played on nearly every professional Tour. Wade discusses his journey from down under to collegiate golf in the states, differences between the Tours, growing up with Adam Scott and their friendship, Cam Smith and what makes so many good golfers from Australia stand out. Tell your friends about the new show and be sure to follow Claude to submit questions, enter giveaways and keep up with the latest Son of a Butch updates on Instagram at @ClaudeHarmon3. Thanks to our partner: For Wellness // Formulated by pro golfer Phil Mickelson and elite performance coach Dave Phillips - The Good Stuff stimulates metabolism, increases focus, supports skin and joint health, and reduces the coffee jitters. For a limited time, Son of a Butch listeners can use code CH3 to get 20% off, free shipping and a free starter kit worth over $30 on their first purchase at www.forwellness.com/podcast. Son of a Butch is produced in partnership with Wasserman. The views and opinions expressed by guests interviewed on the Podcast, including all program participants and guests, are solely their own current opinions regarding events and are based on their own perspective and opinion. The views and opinions expressed do not reflect the views or opinions of Claude Harmon, Wasserman, or the companies with which any program participants/interviewees are, or may be, affiliated.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 5, 2023 • 33min
Butch Harmon: Masters Q&A
Butchie answers your questions, including: his favorite Masters moment(s) of all-time, the best as well as scariest holes at Augusta, practicing and preparing for the course, favorites and dark horses to place this week. Plus, Butch evaluates current students Rickie Fowler and Tommy Fleetwood as well as what they're working on. Tell your friends about the new show and be sure to follow Claude to submit questions, enter giveaways and keep up with the latest Son of a Butch updates on Instagram at @ClaudeHarmon3. Son of a Butch is produced in partnership with Wasserman. The views and opinions expressed by guests interviewed on the Podcast, including all program participants and guests, are solely their own current opinions regarding events and are based on their own perspective and opinion. The views and opinions expressed do not reflect the views or opinions of Claude Harmon, Wasserman, or the companies with which any program participants/interviewees are, or may be, affiliated.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 4, 2023 • 31min
Butch Harmon: Masters Preview
Butchie is back for another father-son sit-down to discuss all things Augusta National and what to look forward to at the years first major. Claude Harmon (I) was a club professional when he won the 1948 Masters and 75 years later the family's familiarity and passion for the tournament is evident through Butch's insights: what holes play the toughest, how important local knowledge is, how recent changes such as lengthening No. 13 will affect players, the importance of feel against the test of the greens, expectations for Tiger and why he thinks Rory will finally win a green jacket. Tell your friends about the new show and be sure to follow Claude to submit questions, enter giveaways and keep up with the latest Son of a Butch updates on Instagram at @ClaudeHarmon3. Son of a Butch is produced in partnership with Wasserman. The views and opinions expressed by guests interviewed on the Podcast, including all program participants and guests, are solely their own current opinions regarding events and are based on their own perspective and opinion. The views and opinions expressed do not reflect the views or opinions of Claude Harmon, Wasserman, or the companies with which any program participants/interviewees are, or may be, affiliated.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.