Golf Beneath The Surface

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.

Delve into the debate of physical vs mental limitations in golf performance with Chase and Raymond. Learn how to excel in tournaments, adapt to challenging courses, and enhance comfort levels for improved gameplay. Explore the layers of golf performance and the balance between mechanics and mental game.

You keep asking so we'll do our best to keep answering. In Season 2, episode 2 of the Golf Beneath The Surface Podcast, the boys are back for another Q and A session. In this episode Raymond and Chase talk about Personality Profile Tests, how to practice when time is limited, club fitting, sunglasses and their effect on performance, and much more. Enjoy!

Season 2 of the Golf Beneath the Surface Podcast kicks off with Auburn Women’s Coach Melissa Luellen. Melissa is currently in her ninth season at the University of Auburn and her 24th season of coaching at the Division 1 level (Arizona State and Tulsa). She’s had incredible success in the game of golf at both the playing and coaching levels. Melissa grew up in a golfing family, having played for her mom at the University of Tulsa. There she won both the individual championship and helped her team win the team championship in 1988. She then turned pro, winning once on the  the LPGA Tour. Not many people boast the kind of impressive and unique resume that Coach Luellen does. Listen in as she talks about her journey through the game, the successes/struggles, playing for her mom, how the game has changed over the years, the recruiting process, how she coaches her players and much more!

Europe's leading golf performance coach, Karl Morris, shares his journey from focusing on the perfect golf swing to unlocking mental keys for every shot. They discuss the flawed belief of perfecting technique, exploring behavioral approaches in coaching, the importance of curving the golf ball and learning from errors, psychology and technology in golf practice, understanding golf swings, and admiration for performance coaching.

In episode 15, Raymond and Chase sit down with Marcus Potter (@pottersputting) to talk about all things putting. Marcus has quickly become one of best putting coaches in the country. He shares his story of how he fell in love with putting, his simple approach to helping his players putt better, and why he believes anyone can be a great putter. To learn more about Marcus or contact him for remote lessons, go to pottersputting.com or go follow him @Pottersputting on instagram. 

In episode 14 of the Golf Beneath the Surface Podcast, Raymond and Chase sat down for the second time to answer your questions. They covered things from should we get fitted for clubs in the winter, to how long does it take to change or break a habit? Some of the other topics discussed included the 10,000 hour rule, neurofeedback devices, and how to improve sleep or 'jet lag' when travelling across time zones. Enjoy!!

The boys are back for another episode of the Golf Beneath the Surface Podcast where they sit down with Ryan Crawley. Ryan is the Director of Education for Sportsbox AI and voted one of the Best Young Teachers by Golf Digest for 2023-2024. In this episode, Raymond, Chase, and Ryan talk all about one of the coolest and most talked about new pieces of 'tech' in the golf industry - Sportsbox AI. They also discussed how Ryan got into the game, his journey from player to coach, and how looking at swings in 3D has changed him as a coach. Please enjoy!To learn more about Sportsbox AI, please go to: sportsbox.ai 

The podcast explores the yips in golf, discussing its impact on the mental and mechanical aspects of the game. It delves into anxiety's negative effect on performance and the difference between nerves and anxiety. The importance of focus, flow state, and turf interaction in overcoming the yips is also discussed.