What actually causes big slices with driver, heavy chips, and inconsistent contact in golf?

In this episode, golf coach and content creator Chase Cooper breaks down Dave and Chris’s golf swings live on the podcast — identifying the setup mistakes, low-point issues, clubface problems, and swing patterns that are holding them back.

From driver swing faults and ball position to chipping technique and strike control, Chase explains why most amateur golfers struggle with contact and how small changes in setup and intention can completely change your ball striking.

This is a raw, honest and hugely relatable coaching session for any golfer trying to improve their swing without getting lost in overcomplicated technical instruction.

Topics include:

• How to stop slices with the driver
• Why golfers struggle with low point control
• The real cause of heavy chips and chunked pitch shots
• Ball position, forearm setup and shoulder alignment
• Why solid contact solves more problems than golfers think
• The difference between “feel” golfers and analytical golfers
• Why most golfers are more consistent than they realise
• How elite players control strike location on the clubface
• Simpler ways to practice golf effectively

If you’ve ever stood on the range wondering why your swing suddenly disappeared… this episode is for you.

🎙️ About the show
How Low Can You Go explores how amateur golfers can improve their game, lower their scores, and actually understand what moves the needle—without wasting time on the wrong things.

🎧 Listen now and start turning bad rounds into better golf.

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🏨 Big shout out to The Leddie Hotel on Scotland’s Golf Coast.

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Golf swing inconsistency explained: Chase Cooper on low point, contact, and face control.

In this episode, we’re joined by top US golf coach Chase Cooper—co-host of Golf Beneath the Surface and a self-confessed “tech nerd”—to dive into what actually controls your ball striking in golf.

We set out to talk golf swing technique… but what follows is a completely different way of thinking about it.

Chase breaks down the fundamentals that truly matter—low point control, strike quality, and face control—and explains why most golfers get lost chasing positions instead of focusing on what actually impacts performance.

If you’ve ever felt like your swing works one week and disappears the next, this episode will help you understand why—and what you can do about it.

This is part one of a two-part conversation. In part two, Chase analyses our swings and tells us exactly what we need to change to reach our goals this season.

If you’re serious about improving your golf, this is one you won’t want to miss.

🎙️ About the show
How Low Can You Go explores how amateur golfers can improve their game, lower their scores, and actually understand what moves the needle—without wasting time on the wrong things.

🎧 Listen now and start turning bad rounds into better golf.

📺 YouTube → https://www.youtube.com/@HowLowCanYouGoPodcast
📸 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/howlowcanyougopodcast/

💌 Contact → howlowcanyougopodcast@gmail.com

🏨 Big shout out to The Leddie Hotel on Scotland’s Golf Coast.

🔗 Link to Golf Beneath The Surface

If you enjoyed this conversation, be sure to check out Golf Beneath the Surface here:
👉https://open.spotify.com/show/4XlY6Yt0QJkVQ8wXyZkG3I

If you’re enjoying the podcast, leaving a quick review really helps us grow — and helps more golfers shoot lower scores. ⛳

If you want to hit the ball further, swing faster, and actually enjoy golf without breaking your body… this episode is for you.

In Part 2 with Chris Finn (founder of Par4Success), we go deep into what really drives clubhead speed—and why most amateur golfers are training the wrong way.

Chris has worked with some of the world’s best long drive athletes and golfers, and in this episode he explains how everyday players can:

• Add serious clubhead speed (without swinging out of their shoes)
• Build strength and mobility that actually transfers to the golf swing
• Avoid the common mistakes that lead to injury and inconsistency
• Fix the real causes of issues like low back pain
• Train smarter with simple, effective routines

We also break down:

• Why strength training is becoming essential in modern golf
• How mobility (especially in the hips) impacts both performance and pain
• Why stretching alone might not be the answer

👉 Take the free assessment from Par4Success → par4success.com

🎙️ About the show
How Low Can You Go explores how amateur golfers can improve their game, lower their scores, and actually understand what moves the needle—without wasting time on the wrong things.

🎧 Listen now and start turning bad rounds into better golf.

📺 YouTube → https://www.youtube.com/@HowLowCanYouGoPodcast
📸 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/howlowcanyougopodcast/

💌 Contact → howlowcanyougopodcast@gmail.com

🏨 Big shout out to The Leddie Hotel on Scotland’s Golf Coast.

If you’re enjoying the podcast, leaving a quick review really helps us grow — and helps more golfers shoot lower scores. ⛳