Golf Beneath The Surface

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!

In this week's episode of The Golf Beneath the Surface Podcast, the boys are joined by the 2019 Canadian PGA Teacher of the Year, Scott Cowx. Scott is recognized worldwide as one of the top coaches in golf. His expertise in swing geometry, biomechanics, physiology, and motor skills has drawn the attention of top players and coaches. He has  developed 'Scott Cowx Certified' a certification program to help train golf instructors globally, where he has certified over 3500. The conversation spans from how Scott got starting in the game, his successes and struggles as a player, how he coaches tour players, to the differences between planar and non-planar swings. Enjoy!To learn more about Scott and his coaching, please visit his Instagram page: @ScottCowxCertified

Dr. Raymond Prior and Chase Cooper discuss upgrading from 'bad' to 'good' habits, criteria for credible upgrades, and 4 main upgrade options. They explore moving habits from automatic to conscious awareness, the impact of curiosity in performance improvement, and embracing discomfort for growth in golf and life.

Dr. Raymond Prior and Chase Cooper discuss the rewards of habits, emphasizing the need to identify how habits make us feel. They explore habit formation, survival instincts, and the challenges of breaking deeply rooted habits. The importance of aligning behaviors with desired outcomes and providing clear alternatives to shift towards better habits is highlighted.

Delve into the fascinating world of habits with Dr. Raymond and Chase in this episode. Discover the anatomy of habits, how they are formed, and the role of triggers, behaviors, and rewards. Explore neuroplasticity, anxiety, and the brain's response to threats. Learn how to shift habits from subconscious to conscious processing for effective behavior change.

In this episode, the hosts delve into the intricacies of pre-shot routines in golf, emphasizing the importance of acceptance and not tying one's identity to outcomes. They also discuss the challenges of managing pressure, embracing mistakes, and adopting a growth mindset for success on the course. Exploring the role of dopamine, mindset, and navigating acceptance, the podcast offers valuable insights for golfers at all skill levels.