In this episode of the Golf Beneath the Surface Podcast, the boys talk about Chase's trip to caddie for one of his players at LPGA Q School. The conversation weaves through the difficulties of Q School, handling different weather conditions, dealing with the future uncertainty that comes from an event like Q School, and how to refocus or reset when dealing with the highest levels of stress, nerves, and anxiety. Enjoy!

A little change of pace for episode 33 of the podcast as Chase and Raymond sit down with a group of 4 instructors named The Codebreakers. This group of highly esteemed coaches is made up of Garrett Chaussard, Rob Failes, Mark Grace, and Sean Kennedy. All top instructors in the country, they have been helping players of all skill levels for years. They are hosting a golf retreat in South Carolina in February where Dr. Raymond will be one of the guest speakers. The pod touches on the definition of skill, how big of a role do the head and heart play into performance, and bridging the gap between the mechanical, physiological and physiological parts of the game.  A little more about the Codebreakers: Codebreakers is the name that naturally came to the surface after many years of helping each other with clients. We set up a peer review system through an app, discussed possible approaches with each other’s clients, which naturally advanced into discussing theory. We were realizing the benefits of open minded discussion and thought to expand this idea by asking respected professors to come to our location and invite the top growth minded professionals to join us. So the Codebreakers brand is the precipitate of curiosity from Breaking Codes.Go to codebreakersgolf.com for more information. 

The hosts humorously discuss aging and its societal perceptions while emphasizing the wisdom of getting older. They delve into the unique journey of using a broomstick putter, exploring its challenges for tall players. The dialogue shifts to swing changes, comparing them to breaking personal habits like giving up sugary drinks. They highlight the discomfort that often accompanies change and the importance of patience and personalized practice. Myths about the 10,000 hour rule are debunked, stressing the value of deliberate and engaged practice.

In this week's episode of the Golf Beneath The Surface Podcast, Chase and Raymond sat down with Derek Deminsky. With his expertise in short game and backspin, Derek is known across professional golf as a short game expert and has helped players of all skill levels get better around the greens. Derek, who famously goes by @golfbettertucson on Instagram, has created quite the following with over 160,000 followers and over 50 million views. The conversation with Derek takes a deep dive into all things short game where the following topics were discussed: how to create spin, the yips, high pitch shots vs low spinning shots, Stricker vs Seve (no wrist set vs wrist set), ball first or ground first, mental vs technique and much much more! Enjoy!For more information regarding Derek and his teaching, follow his handle @golfbettertucson on Instagram or visit his website www.golfbettertucson.com. 

Dive into the intriguing world of neuroscience as the hosts dissect mirror versus motor neurons, clarifying common misconceptions. They tackle the psychological barriers of a victim's mindset and how trauma impacts performance in golf. Listeners learn about the brain-body connection, injury responses, and the importance of motor learning and practice. Personal anecdotes highlight the shift towards a growth mindset, encouraging a focus on resilience and curiosity for improved performance. A fascinating blend of science and psychology awaits!

On this week's episode of the Golf Beneath The Surface Podcast, the boys sit down with one of the best club fitters in the world, Ian Fraser. The conversation takes a deep dive into the art and science of club fitting, the future of club fitting, how to find a great club fitter, indoor vs outdoor fittings, and much much more!About Ian Fraser:Ian has been working in the golf industry for 18 years, having turned professional shortly after leaving High School. Ian starting his fitting career with TaylorMade Europe. During his 8 years there — working in various Club Fitting roles — Ian helped golfers from all walks of life, from PGA Tour Players to complete beginners picking up a club for the first time. Before leaving, Ian helped design and operate the Taylormade Performance Lab at the world famous Turnberry Golf Resort. In late 2011, Ian was recruited by a Canadian Investment Group and was tasked with starting up a company called Modern Golf. In addition to being a minority shareholder, Ian was Head Club Fitter and Chief Technical Officer at Modern Golf. Four fantastic years were spent growing Modern Golf to become a prominent club fitting facility in Canada. Ian left Modern Golf in late 2015 to begin creating TXG. The goal envisioned by Ian was to deliver the same type of experience to golfers of all levels and to demonstrate that all golfers can benefit from proper equipment that is fit to their requirements and abilities. With this vision of becoming the industry leading experts in club fitting and building, Ian and his team opened their first store in Burlington Ontario. Shortly following that came the opening of the company’s flagship store in the northeast part of Toronto.Follow Ian Fraser on Instagram: @ianfrasergolf

Discover the secrets of maintaining focus and managing stress through breathing techniques. Explore how diaphragmatic breathing can enhance performance and emotional regulation, especially in high-pressure situations. Delve into the relationship between anger and focus in golf, learning how to balance them through mindful practices. Plus, tackle the distractions posed by smartphones and multitasking, urging a shift towards single-tasking for better concentration. It's all about mastering your breath to improve your game!

The hosts dive into the pressures of major tournaments, highlighting Rory's experience at the US Open and the role of acceptance in performance. They discuss the psychological challenges golfers face and how mental mastery can enhance focus. The impact of confirmation bias on decision-making in club selection is explored, along with personal strengths and weaknesses in practice strategies. Lastly, they emphasize the relationship between change and growth, particularly how the nervous system responds to new challenges in golf.

Dr. Luke Benoit, Director of Instruction at Interlachen Country Club and founder of Ryp Golf, discusses his 7 step system for swing changes. Topics include transitioning from swing mechanics to professional success, integrating knowledge for improvement, benefits of hitting fades, online learning in golf, optimizing practice speed, ripsticks for swing speed, and over speed training trends.

Our 25th episode of the Golf Beneath the Surface Podcast is another Q & A episode where Dr. Raymond Prior and Chase Cooper cover the following topics/questions...1. How did Scottie play so well after getting arrested?2. How did Xander finally get it done after being so close for so long? 3. Nelly Korda's recent run of great play. How does she manage the expectations and the pressure? 4. What conversations would we have with Morikawa after falling short in the last two majors?And last but not least we answered some of your questions from our Habits series. Enjoy!