The Skillest Podcast

Augusta National is the greatest stage in golf, and this week it's centre stage. Baden and Alex (Clappy) kick off Masters Week with an unfiltered preview — debating why the Masters beats every other major (no phones, perfect contrast, Amen Corner), picking their contenders for the Green Jacket, and revisiting Tiger's single most iconic moment on that course. They also touch on what it actually takes to win Augusta — why first-timers rarely contend, why the best players almost always win it, and what separates the course knowledge of someone like Ludvig Åberg from the rest of the field. This week's picks: And if you're watching all the action and feeling the itch to fix your game — every coach on Skillest is offering 20% off your first month. Use code GREENJACKET at checkout. Offer ends Sunday night.

What do you get when a pain-riddled amateur golfer goes down every rabbit hole imaginable — coaching, biomechanics, club grinding, and manufacturing — and ends up accidentally building one of the most disruptive equipment brands in the game? You get Tom Bailey and Avoda Golf. Tom joined us for a wide-ranging conversation about how a bench grinder, a brother with an e-commerce background, and a frustrated Bryson DeChambeau turned a 50-set goal into one of golf's fastest-growing club companies. We get deep into the science behind what Avoda actually does differently — lie angle as the single most important spec in your bag, why combo-length irons make more sense than you think, how the right grip size is just like wearing the right shoe, and the curve-face technology that had Bryson saying "I've never seen a club do that." We also get into Tom's current work with Jason Day and his coach Colin Swatton, and the remarkable story of how the right sole grind fixed in a week what they'd been working on for years. In this episode Why lie angle trumps everything else Combo length vs same length irons The Bryson DeChambeau story Jason Day's wedge revelation Curve face tech explained The precision fitting system for coaches "We know the golf club is not just a thing that you buy and use for a year. You can get it dialled in exactly how you need it — to take you on the journey you're going on with your coach." — Tom Bailey, founder of Avoda Golf AVO Golf is giving away three precision fitting systems to coaches. Follow @avogolf and DM the word Skillest to be entered into the draw.

The comeback continues. In Episode 2 of The Skillest Pod, Baden Schaff and Alex Clapp dive into everything happening in golf right now — from Tiger’s latest situation to the rapid rise of launch monitors, VR golf, and what the future of coaching actually looks like. They cover: Plus, Gary Woodland’s incredible comeback and a preview of an upcoming episode with elite club fitter Tom Bailey. No fluff. Just real conversations about where golf — and coaching — is going next.

The Skilly Pod is back — and we’re kicking things off with Alex Clapp. In this episode, Baden and Alex set the tone for what this podcast is all about: getting better at golf, building better coaching businesses, and having a bit of fun along the way. We dive into: This is a raw, first conversation — part intro, part deep dive — into how coaching, learning, and the game itself are evolving. If you’re a golfer or coach trying to improve, this is where it starts.

We had an AMAZING FINISH at Pinehurst, and Ludda (our boots on the ground) had plenty to document. The boys broke down the iconic moments from the tournament, analyzed Rory's swing (and collapse), as well as discussed the significance of the face of LIV beating the face of the PGA... As always, you can sign up for Skillest here: https://skillest.com/ Download the app: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/skillest-1-sports-coaching/id1054851741

Happy U.S. Open Week! Ludda is out this episode, as he will be our "boots on the ground" LIVE from Pinehurst (stay tuned for more podcasts this week) but in his place TODAY, we have the brilliant Alex "Clappy" Clapp, a renowned golf coach and Skillest icon. In this pod, Clappy breaks down what to expect from Pinehurst this week, as he recently played the course. Later on Baden discusses a MASSIVE $10,000 GIVEAWAY Skillest is distributing... you will have to listen to find out more. To be eligible for the giveaway, you must be a Skillest subscriber who makes a purchase this week using the promo code "USA24" where you can also get a 20% discount on lesson packaging. As always, you can sign up for Skillest here: https://skillest.com/ Download the app: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/skillest-1-sports-coaching/id1054851741

The boys break down the 2024 PGA Championship as they talk Schauffele winning, the biggest surprises of the tournament, and other amazing stories from the weekend in Valhalla. As always, you can sign up for Skillest here: https://skillest.com/ Download the app: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/skillest-1-sports-coaching/id1054851741

The boys are BACK and brought some championship level energy to this pod! They broke down all things PGA Championship play at Valhalla, who they think will win it, and yes... they mentioned Scottie Scheffler's all time performance today. As always, you can sign up for Skillest here: https://skillest.com/ Download the app: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/skillest-1-sports-coaching/id1054851741

In this episode, it was all about the man of the hour, David Lutterus. In this very casual yet epic one-on-one interview, Baden explores the incredible origin of our international man of mystery, revealing some awesome tales and inspiring knowledge about our lovely co-host, the only and only "Ludda." As always, you can sign up for Skillest here: https://skillest.com/ Download the app: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/skillest-1-sports-coaching/id1054851741

In this episode, it was all about the man of the hour, David Lutterus. In this very casual yet epic one-on-one interview, Baden explores the incredible origin of our international man of mystery, revealing some awesome tales and inspiring knowledge about our lovely co-host, the only and only Lutta. As always, you can sign up for Skillest here: https://skillest.com/ Download the app: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/skillest-1-sports-coaching/id1054851741

On this episode, Baden gets technical with a LONGTIME friend of the Skillest Platform, coach Alex Moore, who has been on the app for 6 and a half years. They discussed the influence that the great Mac O’Grady had on his coaching career, how he uses the MORAD teachings to assess students on Skillest, and they broke down Moore's very wholistic training style.

One of the first ever Skillest Podcast guests returns after all these years as Ryan Ruffels is back on the program! On this episode, the guys talked about Ryan's involvement with Jason Day's new clothing line Malbon Golf, how YouTube and other social media platforms have transformed the golf industry, as well as the fate of LIV and PGA. An epic listen for Skillest followers and newcomers alike. As always, you can sign up for Skillest here: https://skillest.com/ Download the app: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/skillest-1-sports-coaching/id1054851741

We finally got him! Terry Rowles, one of the most renowned names in the world of golf instruction, NOT ONLY joins us on our podcast...Terry is becoming a Skillest Coach! In this episode, we welcome Terry and his research-based approach to the Skillest family as well as provide a tease of his coaching process in general, such a process where students often experience immediate improvements. Catch a listen! As always, you can sign up for Skillest here: https://skillest.com/ Download the app: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/skillest-1-sports-coaching/id1054851741

The boys were STOKED for this episode as online coaching pioneer Andy Proudman stopped by the Skillest pod to talk about Me and My Golf, content creation, and the future of golf instruction... As always, you can sign up for Skillest here: https://skillest.com/ Download the app: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/skillest-1-sports-coaching/id1054851741

In this episode, you pretty much get a free golf lesson. The guys get super detailed on what your swing should look like, how you should differentiate your swing on the fairway as opposed to on the tee box, and of course which professional swings you should copy and which you should NOT. As always, sign up for Skillest here: https://skillest.com/ Download the app: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/skillest-1-sports-coaching/id1054851741

Episode 2 of the new year kicks off with a major splash in the world of golf sponsorships: Tiger Woods has parted ways with Nike after 27 years. Shortly after, the boys get into some interesting debates about chipping (and this turns into a very detailed chipping discussion that golfers of all skillsets are not going to want to miss!) Sign up for Skillest or download the Skillest app to see both Baden and Lutta in action as online coaches (see below) Sign up: https://skillest.com/ Download the app: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/skillest-1-sports-coaching/id1054851741

By popular demand, the boys are BACK! On today's episode, they broke down the ongoing LIV/PGA Tour debacle, Lutta playing with Donald Trump, and of course...they dropped some world class golf knowledge. Sign up for Skillest or download the Skillest app to see both of them in action as online coaches (see below) Sign up: https://skillest.com/ Download the App: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/skillest-1-sports-coaching/id1054851741

More golfers are off to LIV, including Brooks Koepka. In Gee Chun wins the LPGA Championship and Xander Schauffele wins the Travelers. Lutterus shares his experience at Muirfield Village Golf Club over the weekend. Then the guys have a detailed discussion on short game technique & more. Want 20% off a lesson? Use promo code PODCAST at checkout. Skillest on social... TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@skillestapp Facebook: https://facebook.com/skillestapp Twitter: https://twitter.com/skillestapp Instagram: https://Instagram.com/skillestapp Sign up for Skillest: https://skillest.com/app/find-coaches Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/WqQ4YMqNse

An absolutely epic finish to America's major is recapped by Baden Schaff & David Lutterus, as they break down the 2022 US Open at The Country Club in Brookline, MA, USA. Want 20% off a lesson? Use promo code PODCAST at checkout. Skillest on social... TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@skillestapp Facebook: https://facebook.com/skillestapp Twitter: https://twitter.com/skillestapp Instagram: https://Instagram.com/skillestapp Sign up for Skillest: https://skillest.com/app/find-coaches Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/WqQ4YMqNse

Baden & Ludda are back to preview the US Open, including all the news surrounding LIV Golf leading into America's Major. Want 20% off a lesson? Use promo code PODCAST at checkout. Skillest on social... TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@skillestapp Facebook: https://facebook.com/skillestapp Twitter: https://twitter.com/skillestapp Instagram: https://Instagram.com/skillestapp Sign up for Skillest: https://skillest.com/app/find-coaches Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/WqQ4YMqNse