Golf Beneath The Surface

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.

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