Golf Beneath The Surface

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.

This week the boys sat down with E.J. Pfister. E.J. is the Director of Instruction at both the Oklahoma City Golf and Country Club and Oak Tree National. He's been voted one of the top 100 instructors in the country by GOLF magazine and the #1 instructor in the state of Oklahoma by Golf Digest. E.J. has also played this game at a very high level,  having playing professionally for 12+ years, he also won the NCAA individual championship at Oklahoma State in 1988 and helped his team win a team championship the year prior. E.J. brings a unique perspective to the podcast having both played and taught at the highest of levels. He has worked with a who's who of players and coaches and his curiosity continues to lead him to learn as much as he can to help his students get better.  To learn more about E.J. or to contact him directly, check him out on instagram @ejpfistergolf. 

You asked… We answered. In episode 10 of the Golf Beneath the Surface Podcast, Chase and Raymond sit down to answer your questions. They covered topics from the yips, mindfulness training, growth mindset and much much more. Enjoy!

In Episode 9 of the Golf Beneath The Surface Podcast, Raymond and Chase sit down with their first guest, Alan Hodde. Alan is the Co-owner and Director of Instruction at the Axis Golf Academy and Fitting Center in Cypress, Texas. The conversation spans from how Alan got into golf, his thoughts on club fitting and how shafts are designed, and what to expect when doing speed training. The Axis Golf Academy is one of the busiest and most successful golf academies in the country. To learn more about them go to: www.axisgolfacademy.com 

Topics discussed in this episode include the significance of the PGA Tour Championship, the impact of stress and dopamine on progress, the link between performers and drug use, cultivating a growth mindset in children, and the importance of understanding concepts and reaching goals.

In this episode of the podcast, the hosts discuss the importance of authentic goal setting and taking risks in life. They emphasize the need for a long-term vision, flexibility in goal setting, and finding meaning in the pursuit. The chapter also explores the risks of outcome-based success in youth sports and the balance between realistic goals and big aspirations.

The boys are back to chat about the different types of learning styles: kinesthetic/feel, visual, and auditory. Which one are you? Are those the only learning styles? They also talk about practice and break down the difference between block and random practice. Enjoy!

In this weeks episode of the Golf Beneath the Surface Podcast, Raymond and Chase break down the do’s and don’ts to get the most out of a golf lesson. This list includes how to find the perfect coach, before and after lesson checklist, and the best ways to help our brain retain as much of the information as possible. 

The podcast discusses the significance of being on time for stable confidence in golf. They also talk about their upcoming move to Oklahoma, challenges of playing golf year-round, being present and eliminating distractions, the elements of mindfulness, setting goals and being present in golf, and the importance of groundedness and acceptance for achieving stable confidence.