The Tournament Code

In this episode, we are joined by Roberto Castro. Roberto (@cicioCASTRO) currently works a job in consulting, but previously played on the PGA Tour, making 115/192 cuts with 12 Top-10 finishes. --- Follow us: Twitter - @TournamentCode Instagram - @thetournamentcode YouTube - The Tournament Code Hosted by: Cooper Collins (@coopercollins99) and Daniel Hamrin (@DanielHamrin) Sponsored by: https://puttviewbooks.com/ --- (01:40) - Puttview Books first tee shot (04:33) - amping up game for the Tour (09:07) - retiring from the Tour (16:27) - time at Georgia Tech (24:28) - getting status on PGA Tour (32:10) - swing changes and improvements (38:04) - workout routine when playing (45:09) - strokes gained (51:58) - what stats you should look at

In this episode, we are joined by Mike Finney. Mike (@mfinneygolf) is the Director of Golf at the University of Louisville Golf Club. Mike had a successful career as a college golfer at LSU before turning pro and eventually turning to golf instruction. --- Follow us: Twitter - @TournamentCode Instagram - @thetournamentcode YouTube - The Tournament Code Hosted by: Cooper Collins (@coopercollins99) and Daniel Hamrin (@DanielHamrin) Sponsored by: https://puttviewbooks.com/ --- (01:09) - Puttview Books first tee shot (03:10) - golf instruction (07:09) - biomechanics (16:27) - using hands to square face (26:34) - the effect of backswing on rotation (37:29) - playing in tournaments (53:38) - videoing swing (01:00:09) - preferred grip orientation (01:07:10) - steep vs. shallow short game

In this episode, we are joined by Chris Broadie. Chris (@chrisbroadie) is the Head of Fitting Science at PING. Prior to that, Chris graduated from Cornell with a degree in math. Chris is the lead data scientist behind PING ‘s innovative fitting applications: Ballnamic, Webfit, and the My Game Insights platform. --- Follow us: Twitter - @TournamentCode Instagram - @thetournamentcode YouTube - The Tournament Code Hosted by: Cooper Collins (@coopercollins99) and Daniel Hamrin (@DanielHamrin) Sponsored by: https://puttviewbooks.com/ --- (01:09) - Puttview Books first tee shot (02:31) - current role at PING (12:37) - smart fitting (20:10) - Bryson's irons (29:32) - the genesis of Ballnamic (35:49) - the effects of different golf balls (40:18) - why similar balls have different flyer characteristics (48:21) - swing speed improvement (56:33) - background at PING

In this episode, we are joined by J.C. Deacon. J.C. (@realjcdeacon) played college golf and professional golf before moving to coaching. J.C. is the current head coach of the Florida Gators, who won the 2023 National Championship. --- Follow us: Twitter - @TournamentCode Instagram - @thetournamentcode YouTube - The Tournament Code Hosted by: Cooper Collins (@coopercollins99) and Daniel Hamrin (@DanielHamrin) Sponsored by: https://puttviewbooks.com/ --- (01:09) - Puttview Books first tee shot (04:03) - current work from Gators (13:23) - managing on-course momentum (19:59) - Florida's workout program (26:12) - course preparation (33:14) - controlling emotions (40:18) - entry into coaching (47:59) - qualities of recruits (53:36) - NIL in golf

In this episode, we are joined by Ashton Van Horne. Ashton (@ashtonvanhorne) is a professional golfer and has played on PGA Tour Canada and the Korn Ferry Tour. --- Follow us: Twitter - @TournamentCode Instagram - @thetournamentcode YouTube - The Tournament Code Hosted by: Cooper Collins (@coopercollins99) and Daniel Hamrin (@DanielHamrin) Sponsored by: https://puttviewbooks.com/ --- (01:02) - Puttview Books first tee shot (06:27) - the recent downs in golf (12:52) - determining what tournament schedule is (18:12) - pitfalls for golfers (29:05) - practicing efficiently (34:06) - putting woes (39:38) - making changes (44:33) - mini-driver

In this episode, we are joined by Luke Hopkins. Luke (@lukehclemson) caddies for Ben Martin on the PGA Tour. Prior to that, he played professionally. --- Follow us: Twitter - @TournamentCode Instagram - @thetournamentcode YouTube - The Tournament Code Hosted by: Cooper Collins (@coopercollins99) and Daniel Hamrin (@DanielHamrin) Sponsored by: https://puttviewbooks.com/ --- (02:09) - Puttview Books first tee shot (07:27) - breaking into caddying (10:52) - college experience (20:59) - preparing for PGA Tour events (27:03) - DECADE golf (37:14) - origin story (46:01) - getting back into golf (55:33) - Q-School (01:02:12) - the effort of caddying

Major news: Season 2 is on the way and more!

In this episode, we are joined by VJ Trolio. VJ (@VTROLIO) has been teaching and coaching the game of golf for over two decades. He coaches every part of the game to his clients; preferring to build the mindset and the athlete as the swing evolves. VJ also is the co-inventor of The Putting Arc. --- Follow us: Twitter - @TournamentCode Instagram - @thetournamentcode YouTube - The Tournament Code Hosted by: Cooper Collins (@coopercollins99) and Daniel Hamrin (@DanielHamrin) --- (01:09) - childhood memories and golf (06:05) - college golf and time management (08:43) - transitioning into coaching (13:06) - balancing teaching and playing (17:03) - easiest way to lower scores (20:16) - the inspiration behind it (24:11) - balancing PGA Tour and junior development (29:07) - ball speed in golf pitching (33:12) - improving short game skills (39:00) - I will commit to this (41:26) - state of mind in golf

In this episode, we are joined by Neal Shipley. Neal (@neal_shipley19) is a college golfer at Ohio State and runner-up in the 2023 US Am. Neal played his first three years of college golf at James Madison. Here is his shot in the semi-final match https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PjBYZ95_vHA. --- Follow us: Twitter - @TournamentCode Instagram - @thetournamentcode YouTube - The Tournament Code Hosted by: Cooper Collins (@coopercollins99) and Daniel Hamrin (@DanielHamrin) --- (07:04) - finding the right college fit (08:47) - balancing classes and golf (13:38) - learning from tournament fatigue (16:43) - competing in the Dogwood (21:20) - targeting the pin (24:34) - great shots and intentions (28:30) - college golf and confidence (33:46) - rankings in junior golf (36:00) - one of the hardest tournaments (41:20) - detaching from tournament results (43:51) - practicing different shot ranges (49:41) - Stick with things and keep going

In this episode, we go through what we learned this year and what we should be up to in the next year. --- Follow us: Twitter - @TournamentCode Instagram - @thetournamentcode YouTube - The Tournament Code Hosted by: Cooper Collins (@coopercollins99) and Daniel Hamrin (@DanielHamrin) --- (03:22) - chipping technique revelation (05:18) - curving the ball both ways (08:20) - striker's curve and technique (13:10) - ground reaction forces with chair (18:09) - a testament to preparation (21:10) - the benefits of a negative angle of attack (26:22) - coaches and their strategies (34:15) - polenta and Spanish grits (40:02) - putting as a carnival game (45:26) - eating at Chipotle after workouts

In this episode, we are joined by Jim Gallagher, Jr. Jim (@GallagherJrGC) is a former professional golfer and current sportscaster. Jim turned pro in 1983 and joined the PGA Tour in 1984. He won five events on the PGA Tour. Jim also was a member of the 1993 Ryder Cup team which was the last team to win in Europe. Jim hosts the Only One Shot Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/only-one-shot-golf/id1493142877. --- Follow us: Twitter - @TournamentCode Instagram - @thetournamentcode YouTube - The Tournament Code Hosted by: Cooper Collins (@coopercollins99) and Daniel Hamrin (@DanielHamrin) --- (02:04) - playing competitively and evolving (03:47) - finding tournaments in the 70s (05:23) - childhood golf games and influences (08:52) - college and junior golf circuits (09:16) - college golf and recruiting process (13:01) - turning pro and college career (15:00) - financial backing and golf journey (21:32) - Monday qualifiers and mental approach (25:05) - catalysts for golf success (25:26) - winning and building confidence (32:31) - Ryder Cup experience (33:05) - the Ryder Cup experience (44:26) - European chants and creativity (45:53) - the Ryder cup experience (49:55) - the pressure of retirement (50:31) - transitioning from playing to broadcasting (01:00:21) - commentary and sharing opinions (01:00:44) - the game's difficulty and misconceptions (01:06:36) - advice for junior golfers

In this episode, we are joined by Stuart Morgan. Stuart (@StuartMcoaching) is a golf instructor and a PhD candidate at the University of Limerick. Stuart was formerly the director of instruction at the International Junior Golf Academy. Stuart has worked with several top players, including a current Ryder Cupper. --- Follow us: Twitter - @TournamentCode Instagram - @thetournamentcode YouTube - The Tournament Code Hosted by: Cooper Collins (@coopercollins99) and Daniel Hamrin (@DanielHamrin) --- (02:41) - golf handicaps and progression (06:24) - working with Leadbetter and learning (07:17) - disillusionment in golf instruction (11:13) - the effectiveness of golf swings (14:39) - constraints of golf swing drills (16:08) - coaching cues and transferability (20:26) - comparing positions in golf (22:13) - the process of improvement in golf (28:57) - developing skills through constraints (29:24) - slow motion drills in learning (34:02) - neural adaptation in sports (41:47) - an adaptable system (42:25) - block first random practice (44:56) - scheduling of practice methods (49:01) - variability in practice and training (53:09) - golf practice and performance (57:49) - the week of a tournament (01:00:53) - development over time in golf

In this episode, we are joined by Jordan Niebrugge. Jordan (@jniebs5) played at Oklahoma State where he was a four-time All-American and a two-time Walker Cupper. He won the U.S. Amateur Public Links Championship in 2013 and has played in the Masters, the Open, and the U.S. Open. After college, Jordan has played on PGA Tour Canada and the Korn Ferry Tour. Most recently, he is in the process of rehabbing a significant injury and is looking to return to golf in 2024. --- Follow us: Twitter - @TournamentCode Instagram - @thetournamentcode YouTube - The Tournament Code Hosted by: Cooper Collins (@coopercollins99) and Daniel Hamrin (@DanielHamrin) --- (04:49) - college recruiting and meeting Coach McGraw (06:48) - winning the Wisconsin State Open (11:43) - college golf and competition (18:05) - the course during tournament week (20:34) - golf's challenges and obstacles (25:37) - swing coaches and technical struggles (28:18) - injury struggles and rehab (32:26) - balancing pro golf and family (37:40) - coaching on the side (40:30) - club head position in swing

In this episode, we are joined by Tim Tucker. Tim (@2timtucker) is a PGA Tour caddie currently working the bag for Kurt Kitayama. Tim was the longtime caddy for Bryson DeChambeau and has also caddied for several other pros, including Lexi Thompson. In addition to caddying, Tim also created the True Aim Marker: https://trueaimmarker.com/ --- Follow us: Twitter - @TournamentCode Instagram - @thetournamentcode YouTube - The Tournament Code Hosted by: Cooper Collins (@coopercollins99) and Daniel Hamrin (@DanielHamrin) --- (04:42) - handicap index and tournament scores (09:03) - Bryson's impressive golf skills (11:22) - advantage of using aimpoint (15:57) - Bryson's unique approach to golf (19:26) - putting technique and improvement (21:30) - golfers needing to experiment more (26:57) - using the True Aim Marker (28:00) - improving intuition in putting (33:19) - working with Bryson Dechambeau (34:51) - transformation of golf (39:51) - pre shot routine details (42:06) - understanding golf ball distances (45:59) - severity system for golf shots (49:59) - the best round Bryson ever played (54:02) - golf fundamentals and coaching (56:34) - golfers need to analyze and improve (01:00:11) - putting with consistency (01:03:08) - quit faking it, work hard

In this episode, we are joined by Tim Tucker. Tim (@2timtucker) is a PGA Tour caddie currently working the bag for Kurt Kitayama. Tim was the longtime caddy for Bryson DeChambeau and has also caddied for several other pros, including Lexi Thompson. In addition to caddying, Tim also created the True Aim Marker: https://trueaimmarker.com/ --- Follow us: Twitter - @TournamentCode Instagram - @thetournamentcode YouTube - The Tournament Code Hosted by: Cooper Collins (@coopercollins99) and Daniel Hamrin (@DanielHamrin) --- (04:42) - handicap index and tournament scores (09:03) - Bryson's impressive golf skills (11:22) - advantage of using aimpoint (15:57) - Bryson's unique approach to golf (19:26) - putting technique and improvement (21:30) - golfers needing to experiment more (26:57) - using the True Aim Marker (28:00) - improving intuition in putting (33:19) - working with Bryson Dechambeau (34:51) - transformation of golf (39:51) - pre shot routine details (42:06) - understanding golf ball distances (45:59) - severity system for golf shots (49:59) - the best round Bryson ever played (54:02) - golf fundamentals and coaching (56:34) - golfers need to analyze and improve (01:00:11) - putting with consistency (01:03:08) - quit faking it, work hard

In this episode, we are joined by Jimmy Stanger. Jimmy (@jimmy_stanger) is a golfer on the PGA Tour. He started golf at a young age and eventually committed to play for Virginia, where he was an All-American and won the ACC Championship. After graduating from Virginia, Jimmy eventually earned status on the Korn Ferry Tour, and finally gained status on the PGA Tour this year. BirdiesforHope: https://www.jimmystanger.com/birdiesforhope --- Follow us: Twitter - @TournamentCode Instagram - @thetournamentcode YouTube - The Tournament Code Hosted by: Cooper Collins (@coopercollins99) and Daniel Hamrin (@DanielHamrin) --- (01:47) - playing tournaments at a young age (03:12) - golf as a lifelong dream (06:45) - transitioning to college golf (09:49) - college golf career highlights (15:25) - making the decision to turn professional (17:44) - rising up the golf rankings (21:34) - Q-School mishap and perseverance (23:28) - ups and downs in golf (25:51) - making swing changes during tournaments (30:37) - small town America vs. bigger cities (32:10) - mental game in golf (37:44) - reading on the road (39:05) - appreciating classic literature (43:30) - using whoop strap for golf (45:18) - the business of tournament golf (48:35) - finding trustworthy golf agents (53:33) - BirdiesforHope

In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Greg Rose. Greg (@MyTPI) is a co-founder of TPI. Dr. Rose has helped pioneer the field of analyzing 3-dimensional motion capture models of the golf swing by combining an engineering background with an expertise on the human body. He is one of golf’s top strength and conditioning professionals and works with the world’s top players. --- Follow us: Twitter - @TournamentCode Instagram - @thetournamentcode YouTube - The Tournament Code Hosted by: Cooper Collins (@coopercollins99) and Daniel Hamrin (@DanielHamrin) --- (03:27) - GPA and handicap correlation (06:50) - getting patients for chiropractic school (10:02) - chiropractors as quack doctors (12:47) - the original intent of chiropractic (15:18) - golf fitness certification program (19:02) - motion capture in golf (22:07) - physical screen in player development (24:39) - understanding the lead foot (28:43) - lead foot and rotary chair (31:10) - the said principle and swing characteristics (33:52) - early extension and power leakage (38:00) - pull strength measurement (41:21) - swaying in the golf swing (44:30) - PGA Tour offseason challenges (48:06) - speed training in golf (49:27) - speed training and increasing swing speed (53:18) - tournament preparation and nutrition (56:43) - longevity in professional sports

In this episode, we are joined by Andrew Novak. Andrew (@AndrewNovakgolf) is currently on the PGA Tour. He got into the game of golf late and by the time he had developed into a top junior, there weren’t many spots left on top teams. He committed to Wofford, where he excelled, and turned pro after graduating. He started on PGA Tour Canada, made it to the KFT, and then secured status on the PGA Tour. --- Follow us: Twitter - @TournamentCode Instagram - @thetournamentcode YouTube - The Tournament Code Hosted by: Cooper Collins (@coopercollins99) and Daniel Hamrin (@DanielHamrin) --- (06:31) - getting cut from the team (07:06) - junior golf and college scholarships (11:21) - transition to college (14:46) - hitting it farther (19:19) - driver yips and cracked club (22:09) - Q school challenges (27:26) - not so great first year (29:28) - switch that flips (32:34) - improving range of outcomes (36:36) - practice round mistakes (41:24) - surprises on the PGA Tour (43:16) - the importance of working the ball (48:11) - embracing competition in golf

In this episode, we are joined by Phil Shomo. Phil (@philshomocoaching) is a golf mental skills coach with 35+ years of coaching experience. Phil works with golfers and helps them develop processes and mindsets to play at their highest level. Phil works with players from every level and is committed to helping golfers realize their potential. --- Follow us: Twitter - @TournamentCode Instagram - @thetournamentcode YouTube - The Tournament Code Hosted by: Cooper Collins (@coopercollins99) and Daniel Hamrin (@DanielHamrin) --- (00:00) - mentoring and coaching young people (04:23) - performance anxiety and mental side (08:46) - golfer's performance off the course (12:28) - overwhelming aspects of tournament golf (17:40) - focus control and mental fuel (21:17) - tiered coaching programs (26:06) - overthinking and golf performance (29:04) - rhythm and pace (34:05) - players reaching their potential (38:35) - elevating golfers' a game (44:31) - Jake's impressive tournament performance (48:07) - playing golf shots to score (51:34) - untying identity from golf

In this episode, we are joined by Alex Goff. Alex (@alexgoff10) is a graduate student at the University of Kentucky. Alex redshirted his freshman year but found footing his next year and started all of the events for the team. Alex’s accomplishments include winning the Kentucky Am, the Blessings Collegiate Invitational, and a runner-up finish in the Southeastern Am. --- Follow us: Twitter - @TournamentCode Instagram - @thetournamentcode YouTube - The Tournament Code Hosted by: Cooper Collins (@coopercollins99) and Daniel Hamrin (@DanielHamrin) --- (01:31) - choosing golf over baseball (03:34) - building a strong foundation (09:42) - college expectations vs. reality (11:59) - simulating pressure during practice (14:29) - team practice format and competition (18:33) - proving myself in big tournaments (22:01) - finding a go-to shot (25:22) – coach’s challenging coaching style (29:41) - winter preparation and postseason planning (33:51) - taking advantage of Florida weather (40:44) - talk to yourself, don't listen