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A one-round qualifier shouldn’t feel like a marathon, but it can when you’re rusty, running a growing business, and trying to be present at home. We open up about chasing a mid-60s number in Palm Springs after limited play, why short game and speed control are the fastest route to readiness, and how to structure practice that actually transfers from the bay to the course. You’ll hear the honest hurdles too: injury history, fitness that supports rather than drains, and the fight to avoid swinging harder under pressure and paying for it the next day.

Then we go deeper with mental performance coach Daniel Schuler, who cuts through clichés and gets to the story beneath performance. He challenges the “always/never” language that sneaks into our identity, reframes what it really means to say no, and shows how boundaries protect presence. We explore why affirmations fall flat without truth, how social media and results-only praise shape false narratives, and the power of defining opportunity, worth, and success on your own terms. The goal isn’t just a better score; it’s an identity that travels with you—same hat, different settings, clearer choices.

If you’ve ever watched a new swing feel evaporate after seven swings, or felt torn between family time and a can’t-miss project, this conversation will give you tools to reset expectations, design smarter reps, and cut through the noise. Daniel also shares how he’s expanding his coaching with a new site, online community, and workshops, plus a free onboarding call to see if you’re a fit. Tap play, share with a friend who needs a mindset tune-up, and subscribe to catch the next round. If this helped you, leave a quick review—it helps others find the show.

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We welcome Coach Ryan to talk speed training, wedge flight, and the stats that set sane expectations, then dig into course management that trades hero shots for lower scores. Mindset threads through it all: reframe misses, practice with feedback, and make boring golf your superpower.

• winter driver speed plan and ball speed goals
• launch, spin, descent angle and carry distance
• PGA benchmarks for 100–160 yards and putting
• expected strokes to hole out and make rates
• low-flight wedge technique and grass effects
• identity, mental coaching and practice habits
• course management at Centennial and tee selection
• Tiger Five scoring rules adapted for amateurs
• par-five second-shot strategy and ego checks
• lag putting targets and three-putt prevention

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We shift from fall travel plans and Golf Garage updates to a deep dive on the craft of caddying with guest Corey Maranau, exploring service, psychology, and how small habits change scores. We share stories from Bandon Dunes to Palm Springs, plus practical tips for firm greens and faster speed.

• redefining vacation mindset and why environment shapes play
• operations update on the Golf Garage and a point of sale change
• new program Bourbon and Bombs for speed gains and community
• mental triggers, light drinks, and routine cues that free the swing
• what a good caddy does beyond numbers and green reads
• Corey’s path from Bandon Dunes to desert private clubs
• double-bagging mechanics, caddy games, and daily grind
• service excellence lessons from Madison Club and how we apply them
• who actually breaks 90 at elite clubs and why fun still wins
• Muni Madness under the lights and the joy of fast group play
• firm desert greens prep and landing spot strategy
• coaching boundaries, common amateur faults, and actionable fixes
• integrity in golf, dealing with tantrums, and earning trust
• favorite courses, bucket lists, and friendly program rivalries

“Darren, next week, I think we got Don Law off his cruise, but I’m on vacation. So we’re going to be the week following. We got to get Don out there and we’re going to get going on the National Youth Player Development Award winner.”

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We talk through real swing changes, why impact-first coaching works, and how to turn practice into faster gains on the course. Brian Jacobs joins us to share a coach’s playbook: clear notes, kinesthetic moves, tighter curve windows, and a 90-day path to better scoring.

• Arizona tournament recap and learning moments
• Shallowing, setup, rotation, and carry gains
• Feel versus real and video feedback
• Confidence, tempo, and constraint-led practice
• Transformational coaching versus transactional lessons
• Archiving notes and setting 90-day expectations
• Impact-back diagnosis and three-yard curve goal
• Alignment, aim, and proximity over vanity stats
• Couples therapy approach and boundaries on course
• Fitness fusion, speed training, and motor patterns
• On-course coaching focus for 2026
• Favorite courses, bucket list, and future visit plans

Until next week, take care

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We trace Noah’s path from a single pure strike to course records, college pressure, injury, and a pivot into coaching that led to a 20,000-square-foot training hub and a scalable player development model. Along the way, we unpack awards as access, mentors as multipliers, and the garage that built a movement.

• League play banter, skins, sushi eel, Golfzilla event
• Youth tournaments, 15-yard iron gains from shallower path
• First spark at Bear Creek, early records and confidence
• College ambitions, rejection fueling drive, Tiger-era inspiration
• Wrist surgery, shift to coaching, first-lesson philosophy
• Mentorship shaping teaching, relationship-first approach
• Ohio chapter, awards, youth programs, media access
• Boardroom setback that redirected the indoor vision
• Return to Oregon, backyard garage bays, demand surge
• Building the 20,000 sq ft facility and staff culture
• Operation 36, team awards, community impact
• Giving back through boards, universities, and partners
• Vision to scale Golf Garage to 50 locations

Bring the whole family down. Lots of candy, lots of fun. Four o’clock to 5:30.

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Ever wonder why the first crisp chip shows up on hole five? We dive straight into the real fixes for blades, chunks, and wobbly contact—and it’s not another gadget. Noah shares a wild par-four “ace” story to set the tone, then we get practical: how a simple Y-to-Y short game motion, steady tempo, and better balance turn chaos into control. From there, we zoom out to what truly lowers scores: a body that can move, stabilize, and repeat under pressure.

Coach Matt Preston, a Top 50 GRAA performance coach with a sports medicine background, joins us to map the path from assessment to results. He explains flexibility vs mobility, why strength is the glue that makes range of motion usable, and how ground-up control solves sneaky problems like over-rotation and drifting low points. You’ll get a concise, field-tested warm-up—reverse lunges with a twist, skater jumps, and split-stance rotations—that primes you to play well from the first tee, not the fifth.

We also tackle the confidence vs warm-up debate, lay out at-home drills that require little more than a mirror and a wall, and share an impact-first checkpoint you can test today: stop an inch before the ball and read the face. One or two degrees matters more than you think, especially with driver speed. Along the way, we spotlight the power of coach collaboration—how swing coaching and performance training align goals, set constraints, and accelerate progress for juniors, busy adults, and competitive players alike.

If you’re chasing tighter dispersion, cleaner wedge strikes, and a swing that holds up when it counts, this one’s for you. Listen, try the warm-up, run the impact check, and tell us what changed. If it helps, share it with a playing partner. And if you’re new here, follow, rate, and leave a quick review—it helps more golfers find the show and level up with us.

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We reset our fall golf game by swapping ego for strategy, dialing in iron contact, and turning par fives into birdie chances with three-wood first. We answer member questions on grip pressure, top-end gapping, wedge setups, and spin control through ball and driver fitting.

• breaking 80 by hitting center face and more greens in regulation
• course strategy with three-wood and play-the-hole-backwards planning
• red, yellow, green pin system to manage risk
• pressure practice using the programmable ladder drill
• process over proximity illustrated by a Ricky Fowler practice story
• grip pressure principles and hand roles for control
• fixing 7–4 iron gapping via blended sets and launch conditions
• specialty wedge fitting for 90–115 yard consistency
• ball selection, face control, and driver fit to manage spin
• junior pathway teaser with character skills that golf builds

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