The 18STRONG Podcast

Over the course of 260 plus episodes on topics ranging from golf and fitness to mental game, diet, and nutrition, and many other topics revolving around the health and well being of golfer, there has been a lot of information to take in. In a world where information is overly abundant and can many times be contradictory or downright confusing, sometimes it’s important to take a step back and takes some time to digest and process what you’ve learned. I know that for me, as the host of a show where I get to talk to super smart people in a wide array of topics, the amount of information can sometimes reach an “overwhelming” status. I can often go into the mode of asking myself questions like . . . “How am I supposed to remember all of this?” “How am I going to be able to apply all of these great tips and advice in my real life?” “Why don’t I know this stuff already?” “How are these people so much smarter than me? So if these questions ever cross your mind when you are listening to some of our incredible guests, just know that I’m right there with you. I mean it’s hard to keep up with the best in the world So in today’s episode, I wanted to reflect on just a few topics that over the years I have seen through a couple of different lenses and have recently either shifted my view a bit or realized that there may be a different way to do things than I have in the past. While none of these are massive revelations and some of them may seem very obvious, I often find that what seems like it should be obvious may take us longer to learn that we would think. The following are in no specific order of importance or scale, just simply some thoughts that came to mind that I have been kicking around and thought you might be interested in. 5 Things I Thought I Knew About Golf and Fitness: 1.) Diet: There is no Right or Wrong way to do it! A recent podcast and article by Jason Phillips introduced the concept of “The Triangle of Awareness” which specifies that nutrition should be looked at from the angle of what is the goal, Performance, Aesthetics, or Longevity. And the kicker is that each of these is much different than the other when it comes to structuring how you should each. 2.) Do Golfers Need Cardio? Don’t get me wrong, I’ve always believed that there were benefits to doing cardio in some form, especially short burst intervals or what some would call HIIT style cardio. But over the past year or two, I have come to view it as being even more important. Now, do they “NEED” cardio to truly be better at golf? Probably not. But do I recommend everyone do some sort of “cardio,” my answer is now YES. Listen in to hear more of the explanation. 3.) Walking the Golf Course is Important I never walked the golf course growing up. In fact I really didn’t play much golf growing up, so when I did start playing, I just thought you were supposed to take a cart all the time. Turns out I missed out on a lot of benefits that I am just now learning to appreciate. 4.) You can’t do it all at once. This is a lesson that I have had to learn over and over and over again. And I am sure this isn’t the last time that I will have to recreate this “Ah-Ha” moment for myself. Multitasking is a farce and the more you try to do at one time with your workouts, your diet, your business, the less real work you will actually get done. Pick a goal, focus on it intently, work your butt off to achieve it and then set a new goal. Why is this so hard to remember? 5.) Are we (18STRONG) a golf company? Are we a fitness company? Well, I would say we are neither and we are both at the same time. But ultimately, we are a habit-building company for people that are into fitness, golf, and enjoying life more. We are like you. We want to get better at a lot of things and we want to help you do the same. Hopefully, we can help you by sharing what we’ve learned over the years, but don’t think we aren’t learning just as much from you on a daily basis! So thank you! Resources Mentioned: Triangle of Awareness article by Jason Phillips WHOOP article on HRV Jason Moore (TRUE Linkswear) interview The ONE Thing Book by Gary Keller Episode Sponsor LINKSOUL: For your 20% discount on LINKSOUL gear, go to 18strong.com/linksoul or click the logo below.

Today I am especially excited to have on our special guest Hayden Buckley. Hayden is a professional golfer who played on the Mackenzie Tour (Canadian PGA Tour) last year winning his spot as the sixth order of merit, which will get him onto the third stage of Q-School, which is going on next week. I have worked with Hayden as his fitness coach for about a year and a half and it’s been awesome to see his career and progress blossom. We have him on today to talk about his big win at the ATB Financial, his relationship with his caddy, the ups and downs of this last year, and, of course, how his fitness regimen has impacted his game. You not only get a glimpse into his life (and what a fun personality he brings to the game) but also how I work with clients and how we build our programs here at 18STRONG, emphasizing simplicity and consistency over the long term, rather than complexity and fad workouts or diets. Highlights from this Episode Hayden breaks down the Mackenzie Tour for us and what the process of this last year looked like leading up to his win ATB FinancialHe walks us through his first big win at the ATB and what he has in the pipeline since the win.Hayden breaks down what the different rankings of the third stage of Q-School get you and why he was shooting for the top 45.His history with his caddy, what their dynamic is on the course, and why he prefers using a good friend as his on-course companion.What he has been doing workout-wise for this past year and what the physical aspect of the game means to him these days.How 18STRONG has had a huge impact on his game, fitness level, and mindset as a player.Hayden provides you with two “must listen to” episodes of the 18STRONG Podcast:Ed Mylett MAX OUT Your Game, MAX OUT Your Life [#216]The Lost Art of Putting: Karl Morris & Gary Nicol [#234] Hayden’s previous interview on 18STRONG:Hayden Buckley: Let the Journey Begin [#215] Follow along with Hayden Buckley at: Facebook Instagram Twitter Episode Sponsors SuperSpeed Golf: Use the code “18STRONG” at SuperSpeedGolf.com LINKSOUL: For your 20% discount on LINKSOUL gear, go to 18strong.com/linksoul or click the logo below.

In this week’s episode, we are talking with Corey Conners, PGA tour winner of the Valero Texas Open 2019. Corey had an incredible year on Tour in 2019, starting the year with almost no status. He went on to Monday qualify into multiple PGA Tour events including the Valero Texas Open which he went on to win, locking up his tour card for another 2 years. But that wasn’t the end of his run. Corey went on to play lights out the rest of the season and made it to the Tour Championship at East Lake as one of the Top 30 golfers in the Fed Ex Cup. Today we had a chance to catch up with Corey and get to know him, his background and the secret to his success on tour. Corey Conners’ Background Earned first career PGA TOUR title at the Valero Texas Open and qualified for the FedExCup Playoffs for the first time in his career, advancing to the TOUR Championship and ending the season tied for 26th in the FedExCup standings. He became the first player to advance from the Monday qualifier and win on the PGA TOUR since 2010. Corey is a huge hockey fan with his favorite professional team being the NHL’s Toronto Maple Leafs. He was also a member of his high school hockey team that won a Provincial Hockey Championship.Good friends with fellow TOUR player and Canadian Mackenzie Hughes. The pair played junior golf together and were college teammates at Kent State. Hughes was by the green for Conners’ first PGA TOUR win at the 2019 Valero Texas Open.Corey is a bit of a mathematical genius. Studied actuary math in college at Kent State and was a two-time Academic All-American. Highlights from this Episode His year so far and recapping the Sanderson Farms championship where he finished second and how it helped snowball his season to become the “Monday qualifying machine.” The details leading up to his big win at the Valero Texas Open.He gives us a play-by-play of his mindset, mentality, and anxiety going into the Valero Texas Open and what his emotions were as he was making his way through to the last putt.After reflecting on his wins, Corey goes into what he sees are his strengths with the game like ball striking, distance control and the evolution of his swing. He talks about his fitness regimen, keeping it simple, staying limber and working on stretching and movement exercises on the road.His love for practice and what his practice sessions look like. His biggest challenges this past year, his goals looking towards the new season and what his prep looks like as he stays sharp and keeps the fire on. Caddy Shack or Happy Gilmore?  Caddy Shack If you could pick a walk-up song to the first teebox, what would it be? Oh Canada If you could play 18 holes of golf with anyone, who would it be and where would you play? Dad, Arnold Palmer, Jack Nicklaus at Listowel Golf Club How many holes-in-one do you have? 7 Any last piece of advice? Get a good tempo and hit solid. Where to follow Corey Conners: Instagram: @coreyconners Twitter: @Coreconn Episode Sponsor: LINKSOUL– Click the LINKSOUL image below to get 20% off your entire order for being an 18STRONG listener!

Today we are talking with, Nic Catterall a high-performance coach specializing in both musculoskeletal therapy and strength and conditioning for golfers on the PGA tour. Some of his players include Dylan Frittelli, Chris Kirk, Kyle Stanley, Luke List, and several others. Nic is a little different than other medical professionals we’ve had on the show in that he does both the fitness/conditioning for his athletes, as well as the hands-on therapy. He is pretty much an all-in-one medical team. Today we are getting a peek into his world as he travels the globe to PGA Tour events, what it’s like working with these high profile golfers, and his advice to you on how you can implement more control over your performance by taking ownership on the little things in your life. Nic Catterall’s Background Nic Catterall is an Australian high-performance coach, specializing in Musculoskeletal Therapy and Strength & Conditioning for professional golfers on the PGA Tour in the U.S. With over five years of tour experience, plus 10 years of clinical and industry experience across multiple sporting codes, Nic takes a tailored approach to each athlete he works with.Nic believes in training athletes to be formidable to their core – not just in performance, but in life. By seeking out areas for improvement, enhancing exceptional qualities, and encouraging fluid adaptation, Nic helps his clients succeed in an ever-changing world. He encourages hard and smart work aimed at developing body, brain, and character. Highlights from this Episode His experience with Dylan Frittelli winning the John Deere Classic and the promise to meet Nic on the plane.His background as a musculoskeletal therapist and trying to find his niche sport, transitioning to golf from team sports, and how he ended up working with PGA tour players despite it not being his original dream and end goal.How being both a fitness coach and therapist keeps his hands full and his list of clients small and tight-knit, and what the average week looks like working with his PGA   players.How he manages to get his clients’ fitness regimens in at the different golf courses around the country and how he tailors each fitness approach to the player.How the average, everyday golfer can look at their needs-analysis in both golf and life/fitness to maximize their game and physical health as well as his approach of “Being your own captain.” Parting Questions: Caddy Shack or Happy Gilmore? Happy Gilmore If you could pick a walk-up song to the first tee box of Trinity Forrest, what would it be?  Sabotage by the Beastie Boys If you could play 18 holes of golf with anyone, who would it be and where would you play?  Neil Armstrong, Pele, and Bob Hawke (Australian PM) at Pebble Beach Any last piece of advice? Be your own captain, start taking ownership of the little things from how you sleep to what you eat and put that plan in place for your long goal. Other stuff from the show: WHOOP Band Where to Find Nic: Website Instagram: @Cattogolf Episode Sponsors SuperSpeed Golf: Use the code “18STRONG” at SuperSpeedGolf.com LINKSOUL: For your 20% discount on LINKSOUL gear, go to 18strong.com/linksoul or click the logo below.

Corey Lundberg has consistently been recognized as one of the best young teachers in America and one of the top teachers in Texas. The work that he and his team at Altus are doing is regarded very highly in the world of golf. Their coaching program has attracted some of the top talents in the golf world. Between the incredible facility they have access to at Trinity Forest Golf Club in Dallas, Texas and the unwavering detail they instill in the development of every one of their golfers, it’s no wonder they are working with so many PGA Tour European Tour, and top collegiate players. This episode is a great reflection of what true coaching, preparation, and putting the mission first looks like in the world of golf. Corey Lundberg’s Background Corey Lundberg is COO and High Performance Coach of Altus Performance.  He has been recognized as a Best Young Teacher by Golf Digest, selected as one of Golf Digest’s Best Teachers in Texas and was named a Top 50 Kids Teacher in the United States.Originally from Dallas, Corey graduated from the PGM program at Arizona State University before landing at Carlton Woods.  After serving as Director of Instruction at Carlton Woods for 6 years, building 3 major, year-long coaching programs for the men, ladies, and juniors– he returned home to Dallas to launch Altus Performance with long-time mentor and friend, Cameron McCormick.In addition to extensive long-term development programming, Corey conducts private coaching for players of all levels- from competitive juniors, tour players, elite amateurs, and club golfers.  As a passionate learner, he attends several education events each year with focused study on Motor Learning, Skill Acquisition, Short Game Performance, and Elite Junior Development. Corey matches his player’s passion for improvement and is committed to getting a little better everyday.  Many of his coaching ideas can be found at his blog for golf instructors, Curious Coaches. Highlights from this Episode His background in golf, how he was inspired to be a coach by Chuck Cook, and how it led him to where he is today with his work at Altus. He also dives into what he has taken away from his mentors, what he does differently to be the great coach he is today, and tips and tools he has for other coaches to stay on top of everything.How he got connected with Trinity Forrest and what the facility looks like for the golfers there and for their training program. He also talks on their interview process when onboarding a client and what their tailored coaching approach looks like.Where the name Altus came from and he breaks down some of their “ethos” standards from their mission that they hold themselves and their clients to:“No one person is bigger than the team.”“Cultivating Curiosity over Compliance.”“Stay Tenacious.”“Mind the Mundane.”“Disrupt the Status Quo.”Some of the checkboxes they have for their clients to help them feel more confident and well-rounded before stepping onto the green from course readiness, skills readiness, physical readiness, and mental readiness. Caddy Shack or Happy Gilmore?  Caddy Shack If you could pick a walk-up song to the first teebox of Trinity Forrest, what would it be? Serious by The Alan Parsons Project If you could play 18 holes of golf with anyone, who would it be and where would you play? My dad and my two sons at Augusta What are you most excited about moving forward into 2020? Being along for the ride with some of my clients as they work their way up the ranks and rolling out our online education platform. Any last piece of advice? Be optimistic, the most successful people have the confidence and an optimistic outlook to find the empowering narrative. Where to Find Corey Altus Performance Website Instagram – @clundberg Instagram – @altusperformance Altus Performance Podcast Episode Sponsor LINKSOUL– Click the LINKSOUL image below to get 20% off your entire order for being an 18STRONG listener!

Today we have on the 2019 US Senior Amateur Champion, Bob Royak, winning the title just a few months ago back in August at Old Chatham Golf Club in Durham, NC. Bob is a regular guy with a regular job but plays very high competitive golf. In many ways, he is much like you. He can’t dedicate 7 days a week to practice or get to the gym like the PGA and Champions Tour players do, but Bob has a great story leading into 2019. This past year Bob was playing his usual competitive schedule of golf but wasn’t quite rolling putts like he wished. And that’s when Bob discovered a past episode of the 18STRONG Podcast (234 with Karl Morris and Gary Nichol) that really spoke to him. In fact, it was the catalyst in changing his personal definition of who he was as a golfer and resulted in immediate changes in his golf game, and ultimately culminated in his standing in the winner’s circle. Bob Royak’s Background Bob Royak, 58, of Alpharetta, Ga., grew up just outside Albany in Guilderland, N.Y., and played college golf at the University of Tampa.Winner of the 2019 US Senior Amateur Champion at Old Chatham GC in Durham NC.  Bob has competed in 17 USGA championships, including three U.S. Amateurs and two U.S. Senior Opens (2012, 2019). Royak, who with his wife Patricia owns The Royak Group, an IT contract staffing and executive search firm located in Johns Creek, GA. Royak handles operations for the firm.  Bob was chosen 2017 and 2018 Georgia State Golf Association Senior Player of the Year along with the 2018 Tommy Barnes award winner for overall top player in Georgia. Highlights from this Episode His upbringing with golf, his history with mini-tour events and aspirations of going pro, as well as how his love for the game has evolved and led him to where he is today.He takes us back to before the US Senior AM and how our past episode with Karl Morris and Gary Nichol on the Lost Art of Putting led him to revolutionize his mindset around the game and greatly improve his playing with little to no physical technique change.He breaks down his week at the Senior AM: both what the tournament entailed and his specific round. He also dives into what his prep work looked like during the season to prepare for his competitive game. What advice he has for the amateur golfer for generally improving their golf game and what he has learned over the years. Parting Questions: Caddy Shack or Happy Gilmore? Caddy Shack If you could pick a walk-up song to the first teebox, what would it be?  Born to Run by Bruce Springsteen If you could play 18 holes of golf with anyone, who would it be and where would you play?  My dad at Pebble Beach Any last piece of advice?  Train smart and improve your nutrition; treat your body like you own it and not like you rent it Episode Sponsors SuperSpeed Golf: Use the code “18STRONG” at SuperSpeedGolf.com LINKSOUL: For your 20% discount on LinkSoul gear, go to 18strong.com/linksoul

Today I am especially excited to have on our special guest, Matt Ginella. This week we are talking all about creating and designing a buddy’s trip. When going on some sort of big or small group golf travel event, it’s important to know the do’s and don’ts which is why I’ve brought on our good buddy Matt Ginella. I just recently had my buddy’s trip in Kansas City and I was the captain so I learned first hand just how much goes into planning one of these trips. There’s nothing that beats the on the course camaraderie and antics (if you don’t already have a yearly buddy’s trip I highly suggest you and your friends plan one,) and I look forward to this weekend all year, so who better to bring on then Matt Ginella from The Golf Channel and Golf Advisor to give us the inside knowledge on planning golf trips by making it the most fun and most enjoyable. Matt Ginella’s Background His uncle got him a job at his local golf club when he was a kidEnded up working on the superintendent crew at the coursePlayed golf in collegeWorked at Sports Illustrated on an internship and eventually became the golf photo editorWent to Columbia’s Journalism SchoolWent from SI to Golf Digest as the photo editorBecame the golf travel writer for Golf DigestWas then invited down to talk with the Golf Channel to talk more about the lifestyle portion of the game Highlights from this Episode He gives us the background and inside scoop on the Uncle Tony Invitational and it’s past and current evolution with the change of time.The rules he makes that can get someone booted or not called back next year, as well as having those hard talks with sometimes close friends when they don’t mesh with the group or play style of the trip.His main tips on organizing a trip like this and the do’s and don’ts of both organizing the trip and being a great participant in the trip.His top courses for both big and small groups and the pros and cons of hitting multiple courses and making sure to plan ahead to avoid travel disaster. How his perspective of golf has changed over the years traveling over the world and playing at the best courses, with a variety of people and experiences. Parting Questions for Matt Ginella: What is your current handicap index?  7.4 Walk or Ride? Walk Drinks or no drinks on the course? Drinks Shirt tucked or untucked? Untucked If you had to pick one course at Bandon Dunes, what is your favorite? Bandon Trails If you can only go to one, Ireland or Scotland? Scotland to visit the Home of Golf St. Andrews. (But once that box is checked, You should visit Ireland) Find out more about Matt Ginella at: InstagramTwitter Episode Sponsor LinkSoul– Go to this link to get 20% off your entire order for being an 18STRONG listener! Mentioned in the show: Swope Memorial Golf Course Golf Genius – John Warkentien – johnw@golfgenius.com

Today I am especially excited to have on our special guest, PGA Tour Pro Scott Harrington. Often we are asked “what exactly is 18STRONG and what does it mean?” And, to be honest, sometimes I have trouble explaining that. In the broadest form, we are an online golf fitness company. But if you’ve been following 18STRONG for a while, you know there’s a lot more to it than that. We like to think of “18STRONG” as more of an adjective to describe people like Scott and golfers like you that are willing to do what it takes to get better both on and off the course. 18STRONG golfers are in it to maximize the enjoyment of the game, appreciate the rewards on the course, and cherish the memories created on the links. Which is why I’m so excited to have Scott on the show. He embodies what 18Strong is all about: not only has he been working towards his dream of playing on the PGA Tour for the past 17 years, but it’s the battles off the course that he and his wife have endured in the last several years that make the fulfillment of his dream that much more amazing. Scott Harrington’s Background Grew up in Eugene, ORCurrently lives in Scottdale, AZPlayed collegiate golf at Northwestern UniversityScott Turned professional in 2003 and earned his PGA Tour card via the Top 25 on the Korn Ferry Tour in 2019Scott forfeit his season on the Korn Ferry Tour in 2018 to take care of his wife Jenn during her battle with cancer.Jenn is now healthy and in remission, and Scott has begun his PGA Tour career with a fast start in the 2019 season, with 3 Top 25 starts, including a T2 at the Houston Open last week (Oct 2019). Highlights from this Episode: His background in an array of sports, when he started focusing on golf above all, his time at Northwestern, and what the decision to turn pro looked like for him.What the 17 years of trying to get into the PGA tour looked like and what kept him going playing tournament after tournament, as well as when he got onto the Web.com tour and what that journey looked like.What him and his wife have been battling outside of the golf and why getting his PGA card at the end of the Korn Ferry Tour was an even more special moment.What his wife’s battle with cancer and subsequently his break from golf to take care of his wife looked like and how he shook off the rust to come back better than ever.What life, training, and goals/motivation he has post getting his PGA card, and what he is most excited about with his new status and the new events he gets to play in. Parting Questions: Caddy Shack or Happy Gilmore? Caddy Shack What’s you’re walk up song to the first tee?  Lose Yourself by Eminem If you could play 18 holes of golf with anyone, who would it be and where would you play?Tiger Woods, Phil Mickelson, Payne Stewart at Riviera Any last piece of advice for the 18Strong audience? Enjoy it and stick with it. Enjoying the game is underrated. Find out more about Scott Harrington at: Instagram WebsiteTwitterFacebook Episode Sponsor: SuperSpeed Golf: Use the code “18STRONG” at SuperSpeedGolf.com LINKSOUL: For your 20% discount on LinkSoul gear, go to 18strong.com/linksoul

Today I am especially excited to have on our special guest, Matt Cardis, founder of Golf in Your State and The Golf Wall Project. We often hear the term “growing the game” on social media, and TV coverage, but to be honest, it’s pretty rare that we see new initiatives for growing the game that are outside the box of the traditional world of golf. But, golf photographer and golf nomadic traveler, Matt Cardis is touring the country in a sprinter van. What started as a journey to capture golf imagery across the states has turned into a much bigger mission for Matt by breaking down stereotypes, connecting golfers and non-golfers, and ultimately serving different communities across the nation all under the over-arching theme of golf. This initiative is known as the “Golf Wall Project” and while each community is different, it’s the people and the stories that continue to inspire Matt. To truly grow the game in populations that may have no experience with golf or know any golfers has become Matt’s passion. Matt Cardis’ Background Photo: Matt Rommel Photography Matt Cardis is a Professional Photographer and full-time traveler based out of Jackson Hole, Wyoming. Founder of Cardis Creative, LLC, he’s dedicated the past 3 years to showcasing the culture of American Golf and the “Modern Golfer” with Golf In Your State. He’s brought a unique style of travel and fresh perspective with his lens to golf, which comes from his love of the snow and surf lifestyles. “My goal from the beginning was to highlight the current culture of the game in America along with the lifestyles of golfers and the brands behind the current day movement.”Since starting Golf In Your State in the Fall of 2016, he has traveled more than 100,000+ miles, played and photographed over 300 courses, all while connecting with 1000’s of passionate golfers across the country. You can see his love for travel around every corner as he documents life on the road. Matt’s earned the title “The Golf Nomad” as he sleeps anywhere he can park his converted Sprinter van including golf course parking lots, truck stops, Interstate rest areas, established campgrounds, off-the-grid campsites, roadside pullouts and golfers driveways of America. A chameleon of Photography, he enjoys all kinds of imagery work from controlled studio settings to on-course candids. With 20 years behind a camera and work experience in Advertising, he’s a pro when it comes to helping you develop and execute a content strategy. His travels create unique opportunities for content creation and dollars are well spent with him in the van. “Branded content strategies these days are complex but don’t need to cost you a ton of money. I know how best to stretch your dollar to achieve your content goals while on the road utilizing the places I go and the people I connect with along the way.” Highlights from this Episode How his dream of being a golf course photographer and traveling the country morphed into Golf In Your State and what the Golf Wall Project is today.What a standard day in the life living out of his Mercedes Sprinter van looks like and what made him go from his marketing job to living on the road chasing the next great golf experience.What the Golf Wall Project is and how he is breaking down barriers and stigmas with what golf can be all about and who can participate.The different initiatives he has taken on in his travels from beach cleanups to feeding the homeless, and how all of his projects like Golf in Your State nad Golf Wall Project revolve around the idea of connecting others through golf and bettering their community in the process. How he stays active and in good health fitness-wise when he spends so much of his time on the road and how to get connected with him, register to volunteer, and check out his work. Parting Questions: Caddy Shack or Happy Gilmore?  Caddy Shack What’s you’re walk-up song to the first tee?  Don’t Move – Phantogram If you could play 18 holes of golf with anyone, who would it be and where would you play? A local golfer in their local community. What is the mission of what you are doing?  My mission is to change the perception of golfers and the current day culture of American golf. Any last piece of advice for the 18Strong audience?  Chase your dream Find out more about Matt Cardis and Golf in Your State at:Instagram Website Episode Sponsor: For your 20% discount on LinkSoul gear, go to 18strong.com/linksoul

Today I am especially excited to have our return special guests, Karl Morris and Gary Nicol. Karl and Gary were on the podcast back in Episode 234 after the release of their best-selling book The Lost Art of Putting. Well, the guys have done it again with their latest book The Lost Art of Playing Golf. The “Lost Art” books are unlike any instructional books I’ve ever read and I think once you get your hands on it you’ll agree. They stress that most of us put too much emphasis on the mechanical side ignoring the fact that there truly is an “art” to playing the game of golf. Highlights from this Episode They talk about the amazing success they’ve seen from their previous book The Lost Art of Putting and the waves of messages from golfers around the world talking about how much it’s helped.Does the shot create the swing or does the swing create the shot? Gary talks about how too often we have the best swing and a not so great shot and how the focus on the intention of the shot and the swing is just a means to the shot.What they feel is the good and the bad with the influx in technology that has come about in the last decade and what they mean when they call the golf course a “training ground.”Why it’s so important to know you don’t have to have the perfect golf swing because you’ll never have the perfect conditions when playing golf. They also talk about how you can hit the exact same shots with different swings each time.­­They dive into strategy: practical aspects and tactics they work on with their players and what you can implement to help your game both: mental and physical such as walking the course backwards to get fresh eyes on it and playing no pins golf.Why they focused on golf course architects and architecture in their book and what they want us golfers to get out of studying golf course designs. Find out more about The Lost Art of Playing Golf at: Website Click Here to get on the waitlist to get a copy of the book The Lost Art of Playing Golf as soon as it comes out. Episode Sponsors: SuperSpeed Golf: Click Here and Use the code “18STRONG” LINKSOUL: Click Here to get the latest discount code (20% off!) To continue the conversation and ask any questions you may have, head over the 18STRONG Facebook page.