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Nov 17, 2020 • 1h 26min

Ep. 35 | Dave Phillips on Coaching Jon Rahm, Co-Founding the Titleist Performance Institute (TPI), and Creating Coffee for Wellness with Phil Mickelson

Send us a textDave Phillips (@tpidave) joins us on this episode.Dave is the Co-Founder of the Titleist Performance Institute (TPI) and one of the most influential people in golf performance. Dave has been coaching Jon Rahm since he was 17 years old and is rated one of the Top 100 Teachers in the country by Golf Magazine.In this episode, we learn more about his process in coaching Jon Rahm; how TPI became the world’s leader in golf player development; his advice to young coaches; and starting Coffee for Wellness with Phil Mickelson.Follow us on Instagram: @urbangolfperformanceFollow Mac: @mactoddlifeFollow Leo: @leo_ugpWebsite: urbangolfperformance.comFollow us on Instagram: @urbangolfperformanceFollow Mac: @mactoddlifeFollow Leo: @leo_ugpWebsite: urbangolfperformance.com
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Nov 3, 2020 • 1h 2min

Ep. 34 | Jake Hutt on Simplifying Golf, Becoming a Well-Versed Golf Instructor, and His Journey from Playing College Hockey to Teaching Golf at Stanford

Send us a textJake Hutt (@jakehuttgolf) joins us on this episode.Jake is one of the newest but most impactful golf coaches in the industry. He creates incredible golf content that he shares on his Instagram that is viewed daily by thousands of followers. He’s a former NCAA hockey player and currently a PGA Class A Instructor.In this episode, we learn more about Jake’s unconventional journey in golf, simplifying the game and making it fun, the key to becoming a diverse coach, and more.Follow us on Instagram: @urbangolfperformanceFollow Mac: @mactoddlifeFollow Leo: @leo_ugpWebsite: urbangolfperformance.comFollow us on Instagram: @urbangolfperformanceFollow Mac: @mactoddlifeFollow Leo: @leo_ugpWebsite: urbangolfperformance.com
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Oct 27, 2020 • 1h 34min

Ep. 33 | OD Vincent on Coaching College Golf, Transitioning Careers, and the Lessons He Learned Throughout

Send us a textOD Vincent joins us on this episode.OD spent much of his career in golf, as the Head Men’s Golf Coach at Duke University, UCLA, and the University of Washington (UW); Sr. Associate Athletic Director at UW; and Executive Director on the PGA Tour. He is now the Senior VP of Golf, Club Management & Recreation for Montage International. In this episode, we learn about his experience becoming a high-performing athlete and the unique lessons he learned from his dad; coaching, recruiting, and managing high-level college athletes; the transitions in his career; and more.Follow us on Instagram: @urbangolfperformanceFollow Mac: @mactoddlifeFollow Leo: @leo_ugpWebsite: urbangolfperformance.comFollow us on Instagram: @urbangolfperformanceFollow Mac: @mactoddlifeFollow Leo: @leo_ugpWebsite: urbangolfperformance.com
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Oct 20, 2020 • 1h 5min

Ep. 32 | Johnny Wunder on the Golf Industry, Tiger Woods, Mental Game, and Traits of Successful Individuals

Send us a textJohnny Wunder (@johnny_wunder) joins us on this episode.Johnny is the Director of Original Content, Instagram Manager, and Host of “The Gear Dive” Podcast for GolfWRX. He’s a true student of the game and has great insight of it, from equipment to PGA Tour players and everything in between. He’s also the biggest Tiger Woods fan that we know.In this episode, we discuss how he got into the game, the golf industry, Tiger Woods, the mental game, and the traits of successful individuals.Johnny's Podcast: The Gear Dive - GolfWRXFollow us on Instagram: @urbangolfperformanceFollow Mac: @mactoddlifeFollow Leo: @leo_ugpWebsite: urbangolfperformance.comFollow us on Instagram: @urbangolfperformanceFollow Mac: @mactoddlifeFollow Leo: @leo_ugpWebsite: urbangolfperformance.com
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Oct 13, 2020 • 50min

Ep. 31 | Join a Winning Culture: What It's Like to Get Hired and Work for UGP

Send us a textWe have a special episode today, where we discuss what it's like to get hired and work for UGP. It's a little peek at our company culture, hiring process, and how we're creating new opportunities in the golf industry for the newer generations.It's a great episode for anyone who wants to start their career with us at UGP or are interested in learning more about the business side of our company!Follow us on Instagram: @urbangolfperformanceFollow Mac: @mactoddlifeFollow Leo: @leo_ugpWebsite: urbangolfperformance.comFollow us on Instagram: @urbangolfperformanceFollow Mac: @mactoddlifeFollow Leo: @leo_ugpWebsite: urbangolfperformance.com
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Oct 6, 2020 • 60min

Ep. 30 | Nico Bollini on the Art of Golf and Classic Clubs, Hunter Mahan, What He Learned from His Professional Career, and More

Send us a textNico Bollini (@nbollini) joins us on this episode.Nico is the 2017 U.S. Hickory Open Champion and a former professional golfer on the PGA and European Tour. He’s a true purist of the game and there’s so much to learn from his perspective of the game.In this episode, we discuss his growth and experiences in junior, collegiate, and professional golf; traveling with Hunter Mahan; the art of clubmaking; the different types of golfers; and more.Follow us on Instagram: @urbangolfperformanceFollow Mac: @mactoddlifeFollow Leo: @leo_ugpWebsite: urbangolfperformance.comFollow us on Instagram: @urbangolfperformanceFollow Mac: @mactoddlifeFollow Leo: @leo_ugpWebsite: urbangolfperformance.com
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Sep 29, 2020 • 1h 2min

Ep. 29 | Rich Beem on His Victory at the 2002 PGA Championship Over Tiger Woods, Being Adaptable, and How Getting Comfortable Affected His Performance

Send us a textRich Beem (@beemerpga) joins us on this episode.Rich is a golf commentator and analyst on Sky Sports, and a former member of the PGA and European Tours. Of his four professional wins, he is best known for his victory at the 2002 PGA Championship over Tiger Woods.In this episode, we learn more about his journey from selling cell phones to winning on the PGA Tour, how getting comfortable affected his performance, being adaptable rather than having a process, and more.Follow us on Instagram: @urbangolfperformanceFollow Mac: @mactoddlifeFollow Leo: @leo_ugpWebsite: urbangolfperformance.comFollow us on Instagram: @urbangolfperformanceFollow Mac: @mactoddlifeFollow Leo: @leo_ugpWebsite: urbangolfperformance.com
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Sep 22, 2020 • 1h 14min

Ep. 28 | Erika Larkin on Her Unique Journey to Becoming a Golf Instructor, Why She Teaches Golf, Her Coaching Philosophy, and More

Send us a textErika Larkin (@erikalarkingolf) joins us on this episode.Erika is the Director of Instruction at The Club at Creighton Farms and is one of the best golf instructors in the nation. She has been named the No. 1 Teacher in Virginia since 2014 among many other accolades.In this episode, we learn more about her unique journey to becoming a golf instructor, why she teaches golf, women in the golf industry, her coaching philosophy, and more.Follow us on Instagram: @urbangolfperformanceFollow Mac: @mactoddlifeFollow Leo: @leo_ugpWebsite: urbangolfperformance.comFollow us on Instagram: @urbangolfperformanceFollow Mac: @mactoddlifeFollow Leo: @leo_ugpWebsite: urbangolfperformance.com
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Sep 15, 2020 • 1h 7min

Ep. 27 | Danny Wax on Forelinx, the Broken Country Club System, the Future of Fan Engagement in Golf, and More

Send us a textDanny Wax (@danny_wax) joins us on this episode.Danny is the Founder and CEO of Forelinx, an online platform where you can play fantasy golf, book tee-times, and play hundreds of courses with one membership. His mission is to help people play more golf, and is playing a big part in growing the game.In this episode, we learn more about the roots, growth, and future of Forelinx; lessons he learned from golf; his thoughts on the current state and future of country clubs; and the future fan engagement in golf.Follow us on Instagram: @urbangolfperformanceFollow Mac: @mactoddlifeFollow Leo: @leo_ugpWebsite: urbangolfperformance.comFollow us on Instagram: @urbangolfperformanceFollow Mac: @mactoddlifeFollow Leo: @leo_ugpWebsite: urbangolfperformance.com
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Sep 8, 2020 • 60min

Ep. 26 | Ted Gleason on Eddie Merrins, His Advice to Junior Golfers, His Journey at UCLA, and More

Send us a textTed Gleason (@ted_gleason) joins us on this episode.Ted is the Founder of Road to College Golf, and is a mentor and coach to many junior golfers by helping them navigate junior golf and the college process. Prior to fully dedicating his time to junior golfers, Ted was the Head Coach at the University of Southern California and Southern Methodist University, played professionally, and played collegiate golf at UCLA.In this episode, we learn more about how Eddie Merrins impacted his golf, life, and everything between; his advice to junior golfers and their families; his unconventional journey at UCLA; and more.Follow us on Instagram: @urbangolfperformanceFollow Mac: @mactoddlifeFollow Leo: @leo_ugpWebsite: urbangolfperformance.comFollow us on Instagram: @urbangolfperformanceFollow Mac: @mactoddlifeFollow Leo: @leo_ugpWebsite: urbangolfperformance.com

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