Athletic Motion Golf- The Podcast

Want to make Team USA competitive again in the Ryder Cup? On this episode of the Athletic Motion Golf Podcast, Mike Granato & Shaun Webb break down what REALLY needs to change if we ever want to see the United States dominate like Europe has in recent years. Mike and Shaun ask the hard questions: pay to playzero fireThey're talking hot takes, bold strategies, and real solutions — from player selection reform to financial incentives, to picking captains who actually understand the game and the moment. If you've ever been frustrated watching another US collapse at the Ryder Cup, this is your episode. We're diving into the culture shift Team USA needs, how to get the right dogs in the fight, and why playing good in March shouldn’t guarantee a September tee time. Drop a like if you're tired of watching us get smoked, and hit subscribe for more honest golf talk, swing tips, and strategy breakdowns that blend pro insight with everyman perspective. 🧢 Let’s Make Team USA Ryder Cup Great Again.

If you want to lower your golf scores immediately—this episode is a MUST LISTEN. Shaun Webb and Mike Granato from Athletic Motion Golf reveal the one skill that separates consistent players from frustrated ones... and it’s NOT what most coaches talk about. You’ll learn exactly how to control your ball in the wind, master 3/4 shots, and develop reliable distance control—especially under pressure. Whether you're an amateur golfer trying to break 90, or a mid-handicapper looking to shoot your personal best, mastering wind strategy and learning how to "throttle" your swing is essential. This episode dives deep into how to build that skill, how to practice it, and what elite players do differently with wedges, irons, and driver in tough conditions. Plus, you’ll hear how Trackman and other launch monitors can help you map your bag for wind-adjusted yardages—and how this one approach can level up your performance overnight.

If you’re a golfer stuck on the range wondering why your scores don’t drop—even though your swing is improving—this episode is for you. In this podcast, Mike Granato & Shaun Webb break down two insanely overlooked skills that will immediately impact your ability to shoot lower scores: knowing your carry distance and understanding your shot dispersion. They give you the strategies that go beyond the swing mechanics. These are the “on-course IQ” tools the pros use—but most amateurs ignore. You’ll hear stories from our golf schools, live coaching insights, and what happens when golfers rely too much on the “perfect shot” instead of playing the smart one. You’ll also learn: total distancelikelyheroIf you want to stop bleeding strokes on the course—and finally understand the game inside the game—don’t miss this one. It’s a low-hanging fruit episode that could save you 3–5 shots immediately without changing your swing. 👉 If this helped, smash the like button, leave a comment below, and subscribe for more golf content that actually helps you score better.

n this episode of the Athletic Motion Golf Podcast, Mike Granato and Shaun Webb break down a question every golfer thinks they’ve figured out — but most are dead wrong about: 👉 Should you be doing block practice or random practice? The truth? Most amateur golfers are already practicing randomly without knowing it. Grip, stance, ball position — all of it is inconsistent. And yet they’re still trying to “mix it up” even more… but that’s the fastest way to never build a reliable, repeatable golf swing. Mike and Shaun dive into the real process tour pros use to groove their swing mechanics, and it’s a LOT less sexy than what social media tells you. It’s structured. Repetitive. Precise. It’s block practice with feedback loops, video, alignment sticks, and obsession with repeatability. They also draw an incredible analogy between special forces rifle training and elite golf practice — where success under pressure comes from training to tight tolerances, so that randomness doesn’t destroy your performance when it counts. Whether you’re trying to drop your handicap, strike the ball better, or just understand why your feel never becomes real — this episode is a must-listen for any serious golfer. 🎯 Learn why block practice builds your swing, while random practice refines it (only after your swing is built).

If you've ever wondered how the heck to find a legit golf instructor (and not just some YouTube-taught swing whisperer on the driving range), this is the episode for you. Too many golfers waste years (and thousands of dollars) working with instructors who don’t actually change their swing — they just slap a Band-Aid on the shanks and hope for the best. In this episode, Mike Granato & Shaun Webb break down how to find a real swing coach who understands both the art and the science of instruction — including what to look for, what to avoid, and the types of “teachers” that do more harm than good. We unpack the difference between resort triage lessons and true swing transformation, the value of coaches who adapt with tech and data (3D motion, force plates, etc.), and how to spot the red flags — like "method teachers" who teach everyone the same cookie-cutter swing, or social media coaches who have never taught in the real world. You'll walk away with a filter system that makes your search way easier — and ensures you're not jumping teacher to teacher, wasting time and regressing. Because once you find your coach, you commit. ✅ Learn what separates top-tier instructors from the fakes ✅ Why 3D motion, force plates, and experience matter ✅ How swing patterns, mobility, and individuality affect coaching ✅ When to commit and stop jumping from teacher to teacher ✅ How to use YouTube strategically to vet coaches in advance Want to take your swing to the next level? It starts with finding the right guide.

Over 1,000,000 golf swings have been analyzed using the Swing Coach app—and the #1 swing fault? It’s not what you think. In this episode, we dive into the massive data we’ve collected from real golfers across the world using the Swing Coach app—what we learned shocked even us. From the most common swing flaws like excessive hand depth, to why your range swing isn’t translating to the course, this isn’t just theory… it’s real-world feedback. Within the first 90 seconds of setup, this AI-powered “practice assistant” gives you real-time coaching tips, personalized drill feedback, and instant correction—no more guessing if you’re doing the drill right. This is golf training evolved. You’ll also learn: This isn’t just another swing app—it’s your coach, feedback loop, and setup auditor all in one. And if you’re not using it, you’re already at a disadvantage. Give it a try for 2 weeks free. No excuses. 🧠 LEARN MORE at: https://pages.athleticmotiongolf.com/swing-coach

This might be the most important podcast episode we've recorded for competitive golfers—or any player who wants to finally perform when it matters. We're not talking about biceps or glutes here. The most crucial muscle you can train in golf? Your mental grind muscle. Yep, it’s a real thing. And in this episode, Mike Granato & Shaun Webb from Athletic Motion Golf break down exactly how the top 1% of golfers can still score—even when they’re swinging like trash. From behind-the-scenes stories of major champions like Tiger Woods, Scotty Scheffler, and David Toms, to raw insight from lessons and coaching tours, we explain why mental toughness and shotmaking under pressure is what separates the elite from everyone else. If you've ever given up after a bad front nine, or if your swing goes AWOL mid-round and you spiral—this episode is for you. This one mental muscle might be the only thing holding you back from that next level. You’ll learn: 🎧 Hit play, take notes, and if you’ve got a club championship or qualifier coming up—re-listen on the way there.

Golfers everywhere are being taught the wrong concept of where impact happens — and it’s destroying swings before they even start. In this video, Mike Granato & Shaun Webb expose the truth that 90% of golf instruction still gets wrong: impact actually happens on the trail side of your body, not the lead side. If you’ve been grinding on “getting your hands in front of your lead leg,” there’s a high chance you’ve been fighting physics, stalling rotation, and killing your power — all because of a bad address in your mental GPS. They break down: pros actuallylookOnce you understand this, your entire approach to the golf swing changes — and improvement gets a whole lot easier. If you’ve been frustrated, plateaued, or even gotten worse after “doing what you were told” — this is the lightbulb moment you’ve been waiting for. 📌 Listen to the end for practical drills and checkpoints to retrain your swing the right way.

Making a swing change in golf can feel impossible… but it doesn’t have to be. In this episode of the Athletic Motion Golf Podcast, Mike Granato & Shaun Webb break down exactly how to make a swing change that actually lasts. Whether you’re struggling with consistency, distance, or accuracy, learning how to change your swing the right way is the difference between frustration and breakthrough. Golfers fail at swing changes when they chase quick fixes or random drills. Instead, you need to understand how your body moves, what feels natural, and how to create practice reps that stick under pressure. Inside this episode, we cover: If you’ve ever asked yourself: Why can’t I keep my new swing?How do I know if I’m practicing the right way?What’s the fastest path to consistency?…this conversation will give you a clear roadmap to improvement.

If you’ve ever bladed a pitch across the green or fluffed one from 15 yards out... this is for you. There’s one shot in the short game arsenal that can save your round—and most golfers screw it up completely. This podcast breaks down the stock pitch shot—what we call the #2 shot in our Short Game System. It's the most misunderstood, misplayed shot in golf today. We’ve seen it all. Players tilting back, decelerating, using the wrong setup and wrecking their scores. Even worse—many don’t even realize this is a different shot than a chip or a flop. In this podcast, Mike Granato & Shaun Webb from Athletic Motion Golf simplify it. Step-by-step. From setup to strike. From wrist hinge to release. If you’ve struggled with touch, feel, or consistency around the greens, this video will help you finally get it—and stop yipping it when it matters most. 👉 Learn the mechanics that tour pros master and weekend warriors overlook. 👉 Understand the “gravity drop” and how it eliminates over-acceleration. 👉 Set up like a pro—even if you’ve never broken 90. It’s time to own this shot. Let’s make short game simple again.

🚨 WARNING: Not all swing advice is created equal. In this episode, we break down some of the most misleading golf swing tips floating around big box instruction — and give you the measured, tour-backed truth that actually leads to longer drives and more consistent ball striking. Shuan Webb and Mike Granto from Athletic Motion Golf dissect the swing of 3M Champion Potgieter and uncover the three core moves you’ll see in every big hitter’s swing: 📉 If you've ever been told to: 😳 Then you're probably doing more harm than good. We walk you through how to recognize bad advice, what to look for in elite-level swings, and how modern measurement tools debunk the old-school myths. 🎯 Whether you're a weekend warrior or aspiring tour player, this is the info that will help you hit it further, cleaner, and with confidence. 🔗 Don’t forget to check out the Swing Coach app for real-time feedback on your swing! 👍 Like, Comment, and Subscribe if this helped you level up your game! #GolfTips #GolfSwingAnalysis #GolfPodcast #TrailSideLoad #GolfInstruction #SwingCoachApp

Stop wasting your time with speed sticks and air swings. In this episode, we break down the biggest speed training myths and show you what actually works — with real stories, data, and insights from our work with Fast Eddie and tour-level players. Most golfers want to swing faster. But are you training for speed the right way… or sabotaging your swing without realizing it? We dig into why swinging at air doesn’t transfer to real-world results — and how it’s silently wrecking swings across all skill levels. You'll hear how tour pros like Padraig Harrington and Aldrich Potgieter gain speed while maintaining accuracy, why contact-based training is a must, and how our H.I.I.T.S Driver is changing the game with a safer, smarter way to add yards without injury. If you’ve ever used a speed stick or wondered why your training hasn’t translated to longer drives, this is a must-watch. 👀 In this episode:

Are your hips actually rotating the way elite golfers do? In this video, Mike Granto & Shuan Webb are diving into one of the most misunderstood and underrated parts of the golf swing—internal and external hip rotation. This isn't just about turning — it's about how your knees and pelvis work together to unlock real rotational power. Most golfers (even the decent ones) get this wrong. They rotate everything together like a block of wood... and it kills their speed, power, and consistency. We're going to show you why that's a mistake—and how pros like Rory and Ludvig Åberg are doing it differently. Using years of GEARS data and real swing analysis from thousands of amateurs and pros, we reveal the real reason your hips might be stuck, and how to fix it with just a small shift in how you stretch your pelvis away from your femurs. This video is a must-watch for golfers who want to rotate better, hit it further, and stop sliding all over the place. It's based on biomechanical truth, not Instagram fluff. Mike & Shaun break down: without

Back with Part 2 of our deep dive into the most overrated golf swing concepts—and this time we’re tackling two of the BIGGEST myths we see destroying amateur swings: bowing the wrist at the top and shaft lean obsession at impact. If you’ve ever tried to "fix" your slice by bowing the wrist like DJ, or you’re chasing perfect shaft lean because you saw it in a slow-mo Tour pro video, this episode is for you. We unpack the real mechanics behind these moves and explain why they often do more harm than good for regular golfers. You’ll learn: don’tShank CityThis isn’t theory—it’s data-backed, lesson-tested, and brutally honest. Drop the “Instagram drills” and find out what really works.

Are you wasting time working on swing tips that don’t matter? In this episode, Mike Granato & Shaun Webb expose the 3 most overrated golf swing concepts that are holding back your game. From early extension to bowed wrists and “handle dragging,” we break down what really matters in the golf swing—and what’s just noise. Sean and Mike hit the range of bad advice that’s everywhere on Instagram, YouTube, and even from your well-meaning 20-handicap buddy. You’ll learn why “fixing” early extension in your downswing is a fool’s errand, how thrust and tilt get confused, and why most golfers are practicing all wrong. We pull back the curtain on why pros extend right away, why amateur swings fall apart, and the two things you NEED to fix before trying any Instagram swing hack. This is raw, no-BS insight you won’t get from swing tip reels. ➡️ Whether you're chasing distance, consistency, or just trying to stop topping the ball, this is a must-listen if you're serious about improving your swing.

What separates a good swing from a tour-level one? It’s not just club path or face angle—it’s how the body moves, especially through impact. And no move is more revealing than what the pelvis does around P9 (trail arm parallel in the follow-through). In this episode, Mike and Shaun from Athletic Motion Golf talk shop from inside the Athletic Motion Golf Club, where top teachers and players share real insights, test theories, and reverse-engineer what the best in the world do. You’ll hear how technology like Gears and force plates helps them see exactly where elite players are—and where most amateurs go wrong. They break down how anterior/posterior tilt, side bend, trail leg action, and upper body orientation affect what happens at impact and beyond. They also explain why mobility matters more than raw athleticism, how even great athletes can struggle without the right movement patterns, and what most instructors are missing. It’s not about guessing—it’s about measuring. If you’ve ever wondered why some swings just look tour… this episode shows you the difference.

What if the secret to getting dramatically better at golf… wasn’t about more lessons, but better practice? In this episode, Mike Granato & Shaun Webb from Athletic Motion Golf dive deep into what might be the best golf training app ever made — the Swing Coach App. From its origin story with tech entrepreneur Briscoe at our golf school, to how it's helping golfers around the world accelerate improvement with real-time, guided feedback… this isn’t just a review — it’s a blueprint for modern golf training. They unpack why traditional golf lessons are broken, how this app replicates supervised practice, and why “feel” alone is failing so many players. Plus, we share best practices, insider tips, and how to maximize your improvement even when you’re not hitting balls. 🧠 Featuring real swing breakdowns, the role of AI in golf, and why feedback loops are the missing ingredient for most amateurs. 🎯 Available now on the App Store. 💻 More details at athleticmotiongolf.com

In this episode of the Athletic Motion Golf Podcast, Mike Granato and Shaun Webb take on one of golf’s most misunderstood instructions: stay down through the swing. While it might sound simple, most golfers are interpreting this cue in ways that hurt their motion, timing, and ball striking. Mike and Shaun break down what’s actually happening in the swings of great players—from subtle body lift to neck mobility—and why trying to force your head or body to “stay down” often backfires. They explain: downupIf you've struggled with fat shots, thin shots, or inconsistent chipping, this episode connects the dots on how improper concepts are getting in your way—and gives you the right framework to fix it. Plus, they share a quick awareness drill that has fixed the short game yips for countless golfers.

In this episode, Mike Granato and Shaun Webb of Athletic Motion Golf unpack one of the most powerful concepts they’ve introduced - The Lazy Susan. It’s not just a kitchen throwback—it’s a game-changing way to understand rotation in the golf swing. They dive into how most golfers are stuck with the wrong mental model when it comes to separation, rotation, and what actually powers the downswing. From steep hand paths to stalled hips, Mike and Shaun break down the common faults that stem from flawed concepts—and show how thinking of your pelvis as a Lazy Susan can clean up your move and help you rotate like a Tour player. They cover:

In this episode of the Athletic Motion Golf Podcast, hosts Mike Granato and Shaun Webb dive into what they believe is the most misunderstood—and most difficult—part of the golf swing: the transition. Specifically, they explore the “middle part” of the swing, the split-second moment between backswing and downswing that separates pros from amateurs. Most amateur golfers finish their backswing and start everything down at once—hips, arms, and club all move together. In contrast, elite players like Xander Schauffele maintain just enough rotational reserve to create a dynamic, sequenced transition. That stretch and separation allow for more clubhead speed, better face control, and fewer injuries. Mike and Shaun make the case for thinking of the golf swing as a unified “windup” instead of two distinct motions—backswing and downswing. They share lessons from tour pros, insights from motion capture data, and drills like continuous motion swings to help you feel the right stretch and sequencing in your own game.