Episode #189
Krista Dunton, Trillium Rose, & Erika Larkin – Opportunities & Challenges for female coaches in golf, Breaking stereotypes in a male dominated field, and Why are there not more females coaching tour level players?

Krista Dunton (IG: @kristadunton), Trillium Rose (IG: @trillium_rose) and Erika Larkin (IG: @erikalarkingolf) are prominent, world class golf coaches/instructors. All three got into the golf business before there were programs to promote females in a male dominated industry, but all have had very successful careers. They sit down for the first G360 Roundtable to discuss their career journey and their perspectives on the challenges and opportunities for women in golf today. We also review the importance of sports on confidence, the benefits of co-ed play, especially at younger ages, and the differences in teaching male and female golfers. Finally, the discussion goes into the future of female coaches in the golf industry and the evolving landscape of gender representation in the sport.

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Tom Stickney (IG: @tomstickneygolf, X: @tomstickneygolf, YT: @tomstickneygolf, FB:@tomstickneygolf ) is the Director of Instruction at Johnathans Landing Golf Club in Jupiter, Florida. Tom is also one of the most respected golf instructors in the game today, recognized by Golf Magazine as one of America's Top 100 Teachers and by Golf Digest as a Top Teacher in multiple states. With more than three decades of teaching experience, Tom has coached players of every level—from weekend golfers to PGA Tour pros—at some of the finest clubs in the country, including The Promontory Club in Park City, BIGHORN Golf Club in California, and The Club at Cordillera in Colorado.

Known for blending modern technology with a deep understanding of swing mechanics and physical performance, Tom has built a reputation for making the complex simple and helping players truly understand their golf swings. He's also a frequent contributor to golf media and a sought-after speaker in the world of golf education.

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The Stack System is the games premiere training device to increase your swing speed. Check them out at https://www.thestacksystem.com/ and be sure to enter GOLF360 at checkout for your discount.

Payntr Golf Shoes are changing the way shoes help you improve by using traction in three dimensions. This helps you improve your ground reaction forces and ultimately your swing. Check them out at www.payntrgolf/GOLF360 to enjoy a more comfortable way to play golf.

Cool Mitts - The science of heat transfer. As your muscles work, their internal temperature rises rapidly. Eventually your muscles activate natural fail-safe mechanisms that shut down the muscle's activity to protect them from excessive heat. The result? ...Fatigue. CoolMitt vasocooling technology quickly sends cooled blood to your muscles via your heart - allowing you to go stronger, faster, longer, and better. Use discount code GOLF360-20 at checkout to get your special discount.  https://coolmitt.com/?ref=GOLF360-20

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James Hong (IG: @jameshonggolf, FB: @jameshonggolf, X: @jameshonggolf) is the owner of James Hong Golf at Harbor Links on Long Island, New York. In this conversation, James delves into the importance of adaptability, the necessity of embracing discomfort in skill development, and the value of observational learning in sports. James shares insights from his experiences as a competitive fencer and how those lessons translate into effective coaching techniques for golfers. He also discusses the importance of embracing discomfort as a sign of growth, the necessity of mastering fundamentals in golf, and the dynamics between parents and children in junior golf. The discussion provides valuable insights for coaches, parents, and young golfers alike. James also highlights the challenges of managing failure in golf and the future of young athletes in the sport.

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Books by Rande Somma

• Why Do We Call Them Leaders?: https://amzn.to/3VIhDI6
• Leadersh!t: https://amzn.to/3VY4zib

The Stack System is the ultimate device to use when looking to biohack your swing speed. Co-developed by 'The Savant of Speed' – Dr. Sasho MacKenzie, and PING engineer Marty Jertsen, it is a device that every golfer can utilize to increase their swing speed. The Stack System uses AI to ensure that your development is as efficient as possible. To order The Stack you can do so on their website at www.thestacksystem.com. Be sure to use the discount code GOLF360 to receive your special discount.

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Barry Fleming has done it all in the golf business. He's played the PGA Tour, worked as a Head Golf Professional, and hung out with celebrities. After playing on the golf team for two years at West Virginia University Barry transferred to Florida State University where he received his degree in Business and Hotel Management. After pursuing a playing career on the PGA Tour, of which he was a member for a year, he realized his dream had been met and he went into the club side of the golf business for a few years before becoming an entrepreneur in the golf world. He is currently the President of Fleming Golf Events, which owns, creates, and manages Golf Tournaments and Events as well as a longstanding member of the Low Country Golf Course Owners Association. If you would like to contact Barry to produce and coordinate your next big event, he can be reached at Barry@fleminggolfevents.com.

Sponsors:
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Looking to play one of the best golf courses in the Hilton Head Island area? Be sure to check out Old South Golf Links and have one of your best golf experiences ever https://www.oldsouthgolf.com/

Others:
The Stack is the games premiere training device to increase your swing speed. Check them out at https://www.thestacksystem.com/ and be sure to enter GOLF360 at checkout for your discount.

Justin Price is the owner of Aspire Fitness & Wellness in Charleston, SC. He grew up with a traditional medical background family where his dad was a top-rated extremity surgeon and received his degree from the University of Colorado Boulder in Kinesiology and Integrated Physiology. As someone with a deep desire to help others and a passion for learning more about all the system of the body, he continued his learning by going into the holistic side of fitness and wellness through the CHEK Institute where he holds certifications in Golf Biomechanics, Corrective Exercise & Postural Analysis, Advanced Program Design, and Lumbar Pathologies. All this along with his CSCS (Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist) and ELEIKO L1. With all these specialties and a lifetime of learning in this field he has helped everyone from everyday health to high level professional athletes. If you would like to contact Justin for an assessment or training he can be reached at aspirecharleston@gmail.com.

Sponsors:
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Looking to play one of the best golf courses in the Hilton Head Island area? Be sure to check out Old South Golf Links and have one of your best golf experiences ever https://www.oldsouthgolf.com/

Others:
The Stack is the games premiere training device to increase your swing speed. Check them out at https://www.thestacksystem.com/ and be sure to enter GOLF360 at checkout for your discount.

Lou Stagner (T: @LouStagner, IG: @loustagnergolf ) is one of the people behind the scenes that is having a massive impact on the game of golf. He is sought out by coaches, touring professionals, and amateurs around the world for his unprecedented work in statistics and data analysis. Using the PGA Tour's Shotlink data and through his work with ARCCOS Golf he's able to analyze tens of millions of golf shots to identify, and quantify some long held believes to determine if they are helpful or harmful to a golfer's game. He is also able to show golfers where they can make the biggest gains, based off their skill level, so time spent on improvement is as efficient as possible. Through Lou's help many golfers have been able to not only play better but also adjust their expectations allowing them to enjoy the game more too.

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Others:
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Garry Singer is the CEO of Clear Golf (T: @ClearSportsGolf, IG: @cleargolf, FB: @cleargolf) and makes the premiere golf ball in the game today. If you're asking, 'What makes Clear the finest golf balls on the market?' look no further than 1. Their adherence to the principle of they only make their balls with the highest quality products. 2. They will not do anything that doesn't allow them to provide their customers with the best quality product, i.e., they will not under any circumstance cut a corner. Knowing that, you can understand why they are growing so quickly. Clear's proprietary W74 core includes a chemical element with such a high density that it's applied by the military in penetrating projectiles. Why is that important to you? Great precision. Unprecedented stability in the wind, and maximum competitive advantage.

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Get your 15% discount on your next order of JustThrive Probiotic at https://justthrivehealth.com/ (use code: GOLF360)

Looking to play one of the best golf courses in the Hilton Head Island area? Be sure to check out Old South Golf Links and have one of your best golf experiences ever https://www.oldsouthgolf.com/

Others:
The Stack is the games premiere training device to increase your swing speed. Check them out at https://www.thestacksystem.com/ and be sure to enter GOLF360 at checkout for your discount.

Sean Foley (IG: @seanfoleyperformance) is one of the biggest names in golf instruction. He has coached some of the best players in the world including Lydia Ko, Cameron Champ, Justin Rose, and Tiger Woods. He has been voted as the top golf teacher in the world by players on the PGA Tour.

Born and raised outside of Toronto, Foley set out to be a teacher of elite players after watching David Leadbetter work with Nick Faldo on the range at the RBC Canadian Open in 1988. He played college golf at Tennessee State University and went on to begin his teaching career at Glen Abbey Golf Club in Oakville, ON.

Today, Sean is the host of 'Playing Lessons with the Pros', on Golf Channel and some of the most widely – consumed content on Revolution Golf.

Sean Foley Performance in Orlando, Florida, offers elite golf training and a world-class experience for players of all ages. Sean's core teaching philosophy is driven by a passion to help golfers evolve into the best players and people they can be, incorporating biomechanics, leading technology, physiology, performance psychology and philosophy into his instruction.

Sponsors:
Get your 15% discount on your next order of JustThrive Probiotic at https://justthrivehealth.com/ (use code: GOLF360)

Looking to play one of the best golf courses in the Hilton Head Island area? Be sure to check out Old South Golf Links and have one of your best golf experiences ever https://www.oldsouthgolf.com/

Others:
The Stack is the games premiere training device to increase your swing speed. Check them out at https://www.thestacksystem.com/ and be sure to enter GOLF360 at checkout for your discount.

Padraig Lynch (T: @paddytalksgolf, FB: @PaddyTalksGolf, IG: @paddytalksgolf, YT: @paddytalksgolf) is the host of the 'Paddy Talks Golf' podcast. He, like most golfers around the world, loves the game and wants to improve. Within that quest he started a podcast to allow people to follow his journey, learn what can be done to improve, and what to do when visiting Ireland to make it the best experience possible. His show is full of fantastic stories from golfers and the world of golf in and around Ireland and provides information any golfer would find beneficial when they are planning a trip to the emerald isle.

Sponsors:
Get your 15% discount on your next order of JustThrive Probiotic at https://justthrivehealth.com/ (use code: GOLF360)

Looking to play one of the best golf courses in the Hilton Head Island area? Be sure to check out Old South Golf Links and have one of your best golf experiences ever https://www.oldsouthgolf.com/

Others:
The Stack is the games premiere training device to increase your swing speed. Check them out at https://www.thestacksystem.com/ and be sure to enter GOLF360 at checkout for your discount.

Andrew Rice (TW - @andrewricegolf, FB- @andrewricegolf, IG – andrewricegolf) has been teaching and coaching golfers of all levels for 25 years. He is currently the Director of Instruction at The Golf Club at Savannah Harbour, at the Westin Savannah Harbor Golf Resort & Spa.  In 2017, Andrew was named to Golf Digest's Top 50 Teachers in America and Golf Magazine Top 100 Instructors.

In 2016 he and his wife, Terry, started Coach Camp, which has become one of the top seminars for golf coaches and instructors in the world. Each year Coach Camp has improved and the 2022 Camp is slated to be the best one yet. Andrew and Terry used what they learned during Covid, when the event was completely virtual, to further enhance the coaching and attendee experience. They have created a fantastic environment for coaches of all skill levels to attend and learn from some of the best in the world. If you would like to attend Coach Camp or learn more about it be sure to check out their website www.coachcampusa.com.

Sponsors:
Get your 15% discount on your next order of JustThrive Probiotic at https://justthrivehealth.com/ (use code: GOLF360)

Looking to play one of the best golf courses in the Hilton Head Island area? Be sure to check out Old South Golf Links and have one of the best days ever https://www.oldsouthgolf.com/

Tania Tare (IG: @taniatare63,  FB: @taniataregolf, T: @taniatare, YT: @TaniaTare) is a professional golfer and trick shot artist. Her journey to stardom began when she did a few trick shots for her family. That lead to performing more trick shots with Solo cups, and not long after she released her Instagram account, with an array of trick shots (that went viral) she was off and running on an amazing career. She's one of the most interesting, entertaining, and fun to watch figures in the golf world. Tania performs around the country and world and is continually in high demand. If you would like to contact her to perform at an event you can do so through her social media channels (links above) or via her website www.taniatare.com.

Hunter Gathright (IG: @gathrightgolf_goata) has a wide array of talents he brings to anyone looking to look, feel, and play better. Hunter is a TPI Certified Level III Fitness Trainer and TPI Level II Junior Fitness Trainer. He is also a Certified GOATA movement fitness coach. He teaches and coaches at Gathright Golf with his dad, Bryan, a 'Golf Magazine' Lifetime Top 100 Teacher.

Hunter is also the co-inventory of the TRUSpeed Golf training aid that fuses OverSpeed/UnderSpeed training with pliable tip technology. Providing feedback through the entire swing it allows you to work on your speed without sacrificing the fundamentals of your golf swing.

Greg Schmaus (IG: @4d_healing) is the owner and CEO of 4D Healing which was born out of Greg's own journey of healing and self-discovery.  While competing as a national ranked junior golf and Division I athlete in college, Greg found himself facing both physical and mental health challenges.  This began his journey into holistic health and healing.  Through his work with various mentors, Greg was introduced to the healing powers of meditation, nutrition, movement, and a wide variety of lifestyle practices.  While working with clients and teaching seminars, Greg shares that his physical and mental health challenges were the greatest gifts he ever received.  These gifts have inspired Greg to share these healing practices, guide others on their healing journey, and raise awareness that these challenges are not necessary happening to us, but in fact happening for us.

Susan Harp – (IG: @cruisin_with_boosan, FB: @susan.matthewsharp) is the fiancée and partner of PGA Tour Champions golfer Boo Weekley. As a former schoolteacher she knows the importance of communication, patience, and following the process, all vitally important skills for relationships and success at any level, especially for a professional golfer.

Affiliates:

PAYNTR Golf Shoes - Payntr Golf delivers performance traction resulting from our shoe's ability to resist, support, & enhance – allowing golfers the capacity to leverage ground forces, control movement, and maximize speed at impact. https://payntrgolf.com/golf360

Books by Rande Somma

• Why Do We Call Them Leaders?: https://amzn.to/3VIhDI6
• Leadersh!t: https://amzn.to/3VY4zib

The Stack System is the ultimate device to use when looking to biohack your swing speed. Co-developed by 'The Savant of Speed' – Dr. Sasho MacKenzie, and PING engineer Marty Jertsen, it is a device that every golfer can utilize to increase their swing speed. The Stack System uses AI to ensure that your development is as efficient as possible. To order The Stack you can do so on their website at www.thestacksystem.com. Be sure to use the discount code GOLF360 to receive your special discount.

Sponsors:
Get your 15% discount on your next order of JustThrive Probiotic at https://justthrivehealth.com/ (use code: GOLF360)

Looking to play one of the best golf courses in the Hilton Head Island area? Be sure to check out Old South Golf Links and have one of your best golf experiences ever https://www.oldsouthgolf.com/

John Dunigan (T: @JohnDuniganGolf, FB: @johndunigangolf, IG: @john.dunigan) is a PGA Master Professional and one of the best teachers/coaches in the game. He's in almost every 'Top' coaching/teacher list you can think of and for good reason…he makes golfers better. Over many decades in the business his approach is broad and wide so he can identify where a deficiency is and how to improve it. From mechanics to the mental, tech to mental, and anything else you can think of. He is also the author of 'Hole It: Master Puttings 3 Essential Skills'. John, along with Dr. Will Wu, are also the developers of the Skilled Coaching Alliance, where they work with new and passionate coaches to develop their motor control and learning techniques and optimize their coaching ability. There are over 100 courses within this program, and more than 125 coaches around the world have taken the course both interactively and through mentoring.

Ken Flanigan (IG: @flaniganbiltgolf, FB: @flanigan-bilt-putters, T: @flaniganbilt) is the President and owner of Flanigan Bilt Putters. He started in the golf industry as a collector and has appraised over 24,000 golf clubs. His custom-built putter line was honored by Golf Digest and their 2013 Hot List. Whether you want a logo, stamping, refinish, different weld or anything else done to your golf clubs he can do it and make it beautiful. He has combined the science of metals with the art of amazing graphics to create some of the most jaw dropping club work in the business.

Scott Fawcett (T: @scottfawcett, IG: @decade_golf) is the developer of the DECADE system. DECADE is an acronym; Distance, Expectation, Correct Target, Analyze, Discipline, and Execute and is revolutionizing the game of golf from juniors all the way up to the best players in the world. DECADE is a course management system that takes the guess work out of your game and allows you to develop the skill needed to make large improvements in your scoring. If you routinely walk off the course and know you should have been 5 shots better, but don't know how to get there, DECADE will show you and allow you to make the necessary adjustments so you can shoot lower scores and have more fun in the process.

Bob Harig (T: @BobHarig IG: @bobhariggolf) is a nationally recognized golf writer. Bob worked for ESPN prior to moving over to Sports Illustrated and Morning Read. He is also the author of the book "Tiger and Phil: Golf's Most Fascinating Rivalry," where he looks back on the rivalry the golf world wanted and delves into if it ever really existed. After following both players for more than 20 years, along with a front row seat to their accomplishments, who better to write such a book. To read more of Bob's work you can check out all of his latest articles at si.com.

Mark Lye (T: @letitfly) is a lifetime member of the PGA Tour and during his almost 50 years in the professional golf ranks has seen it all. He won early in his career (1976) on the Australasian tour, played the PGA Tour for almost two decades (1977-1991) where he won the Bank of Boston Classic, and went on to play the Champions Tour once turning 50. He has won on the grandest stage in golf, became a lead commentator for the 'Golf Channel', was an on-course analyst, and a radio host. He knows the PGA Tour inside and out; how it works – both the good and bad and is one of the most qualified people to discuss the hottest topic in the world of golf…the LIV Golf Tour.

Dr. Eric Goodman (IG: @drgoodmanft, FB: @foundationtraining1, @FoundatoinTrng) is the creator and founder of Foundation Training a life changing practice that is helping people across all walks; athletes, celebrities, and everyone else, get back to being active and enjoying life. Born out of a need to eliminate pain Foundation Training is a series of corrective body weight exercises making you stronger, balanced, and pain free. Dr. Goodman has published 3 books – all contributing to health and has a phenomenal streaming experience to help you accomplish this – FT Streaming.

Jessie Salas (IG: @coachjsalas, FB: @jessie.s.salas, T: @JessieS03819613) is Foundation Trainings program director and Strength Coach. A Brazilian jujitsu practitioner and former firefighter, Jessie's commitment to helping others is illustrated by his desire to continue learning and traveling abroad to share his knowledge.

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Mark Lye (T: @letitfly) is a lifetime member of the PGA Tour and during his almost 50 years in the professional golf ranks has seen it all. He won early in his career (1976) on the Australasian tour, played the PGA Tour for almost two decades (1977-1991) where he won the Bank of Boston Classic, and went on to play the Champions Tour once turning 50. He has won on the grandest stage in golf, became a lead commentator for the 'Golf Channel', was an on-course analyst, and a radio host. He knows the PGA Tour inside and out; how it works – both the good and bad, and is one of the most qualified people to discuss the hottest topic in the world of golf…the LIV Golf Tour.

Will Wilcox (IG: @wavegodwilcox1, T: @willwilcoxgolf, FB: @willwillcoxgolf) has one of the best stories in golf. He was one of the 'young guns' everyone had their eye on a decade ago when he won on the Korn Ferry Tour and made his way onto the PGA Tour. He was one of the best ball strikers on the planet and the sky was the limit. Then he went down the wrong path. Even with his family and friends giving full support it wasn't until he realized he was the one that had to make the change did it start to happen. Today we discuss all these things as well as what he's learned, how he has changed, and what his new perspective on the world is. Will is also the co-host of the Ture Time podcast, along with Jim Renner, so be sure to check him out there too.

Jeff Champion (FB: @jeffchampion IG: @jeffchampion28 ) is a regular on the show and has been a mentor, and friend, to Will for more than 30 years. They go all the way back to when will was a youngster, hanging with the big boys, around Pell City, Alabama during some of the fiercest golf matches and dog fights you could imagine. They are tied at the hip for eternity and not only is Jeff a big supporter of Will's, he's also a dear friend.

Stuart Morgan (FB: @stuartmorgangolf, T: @StuartMcoaching, IG: @stuartmcoaching) and Iain Highfield (T: @iainGLT) are both exceptional golf and performance coaches. Stuart spent many years working as a golf instructor but upon realizing there was more to improvement than how you swing embarked on a journey to find answers on how his students could improve in a more efficient way. This lead him to performance coaching which focuses on what the golfer needs, often overlooked by others, to see the improvement they desire.

Iain, is currently the Director and Mental Performance Coach at the KOHR Academy in Natick, Massachusetts. He continues helping golfers of all skill levels – weekend golfers, juniors, collegiate, and professional of every level improve their game. He has an expertise in education and has an amazing way of inspiring others to create psychological habits of excellence.

Dennis Sales (IG: @dennissalesgolf , X: @DennisSalesGolf, FB: @dennissalesgolf ) is the owner of Dennis Sales Golf in Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas and is widely regarded as one of the top golf instructors in the nation. He is recognized for his innovative training methods, understanding of key fundamentals, and the ability to help golfers of all skill levels. Dennis has a deep passion for coaching that stems from an athletic background where he played both soccer and hockey at very high levels while developing a deep understanding of how to build athletic skills. Using that experience he integrates 3D technology and MEGSA Perfect Practice Equipment to create an amazing learning environment for anyone looking to improve. He continually advances his coaching expertise by participating in workshops, seminars, and certification programs around the country and has learned from some of the game's best – Andy Plummer, Cheryl Anderson & Mike Bender, and Mark Sweeney.

Affiliates:

PAYNTR Golf Shoes - Payntr Golf delivers performance traction resulting from our shoe's ability to resist, support, & enhance – allowing golfers the capacity to leverage ground forces, control movement, and maximize speed at impact. https://payntrgolf.com/golf360

Books by Rande Somma

• Why Do We Call Them Leaders?: https://amzn.to/3VIhDI6
• Leadersh!t: https://amzn.to/3VY4zib

The Stack System is the ultimate device to use when looking to biohack your swing speed. Co-developed by 'The Savant of Speed' – Dr. Sasho MacKenzie, and PING engineer Marty Jertsen, it is a device that every golfer can utilize to increase their swing speed. The Stack System uses AI to ensure that your development is as efficient as possible. To order The Stack you can do so on their website at www.thestacksystem.com. Be sure to use the discount code GOLF360 to receive your special discount.

Sponsors:
Get your 15% discount on your next order of JustThrive Probiotic at https://justthrivehealth.com/ (use code: GOLF360)

Looking to play one of the best golf courses in the Hilton Head Island area? Be sure to check out Old South Golf Links and have one of your best golf experiences ever https://www.oldsouthgolf.com/

Stuart Morgan (FB: @stuartmorgangolf, T: @StuartMcoaching, IG: @stuartmcoaching)  is a sports performance expert that also happens to be a world class golf coach. After spending many years honing his craft in swing instruction he knew there was more he could offer his students and he went in search for answers. What he discovered is more commonly referred to as sports performance. This is a widely untapped segment of the game and in this episode he tells us what it is, how to practice for better performance, and why so many are missing out.

Stuart has coached champions at every level – junior, collegiate, professional and tour levels and is sought out by players around the world. To learn more about some of his work with junior golfers be sure to check out his book 'Gifted Junior: A Player's Journey in Life and Golf'.

Joe McNamara (T: @joe_mcnamara, FB: @JoeMcNamara03) is a former combat decorated U.S. Marine Corps officer and the founder of Impact, a premier leadership development and team building firm. During his service in the U.S. Marine Corps, Joe led elite teams through multiple combat deployments in Afghanistan, orchestrating and leading more than 100 combat missions throughout enemy strongholds. 

Joe returned from combat and was selected to command and lead Marine Corps drill instructors at the notorious Marine Corps boot camp at Parris Island. There, he spearheaded a leadership development program and mentored the leaders charged with training the nations next generation of warriors.

Upon his departure from active duty, Joe founded Impact, a leadership development consultancy which deploys battle-proven leadership solutions. Joe has partnered with athletes, coaches, and corporate teams around the nation – helping cultivate a championship culture and build high-performing teams.

Joe is the recipient of multiple combat awards, and numerous other personal and unit awards. He earned a bachelor's degree from Virginia Tech and holds an MBA from the University of North Carolina's Kenan-Flagler Business School

Dr. Sasho Mackenzie (T: @SashoMackenzie, IG: @sashomackenzie) is currently a professor of Sports Biomechanics at St. Francis Xavier University in Antigonish, Nova Scotia. He is known in the golf world as its foremost biomechanist due to his work and research that is helping coaches and instructors with the top players in the world to the earliest of beginners. His area of expertise is the training and biomechanics of speed generation, which allowed him to develop the 4 Factors of how to swing faster. It also helped him to develop The Stack System, along with PING engineer Marty Jertsen, and they are seeing phenomenal results from those utilizing The Stack. Not only does Dr. Sasho a professor, but he also consults with some of the industry's top companies such as PING Golf and Foot Joy. He has published over 20 golf related research articles in scientific peer reviewed journals and has been a guest speaker to golf instructors around the world. If that wasn't enough, he is a regular contributor to GOLF Magazine.

The Stack System is the ultimate device to use when looking to biohack your swing speed. Co-developed by 'The Savant of Speed' – Dr. Sasho MacKenzie, and PING engineer Marty Jertsen, it is a device that every golfer can utilize to increase their swing speed. The Stack System uses AI to ensure that your development is as efficient as possible. To order The Stack you can do so on their website at www.thestacksystem.com. Be sure to use the discount code GOLF360 to receive your special discount.

Boo Weekly (T: @booweekley, IG: @the.boo.yah) is one of the most beloved people to play the PGA Tour. Originally from Milton, Florida he never forgot where he was from and still lives in the area to this day. A 3-time winner (RBC Heritage – 2x, and the Crown Plaza Invitational) and 2008 Ryder Cup member he remains one of the best ball strikers of his era. He played the mini-tours from 1997-2002, the Nationwide Tour from 2003-2006, and the PGA Tour 2003, 2007-2017 and hopefully soon the Champions Tour.

Jeff Champion (FB: @jeffchampion IG: @jeffchampion28 ) is an Alabama golf legend who has spent more than 35 years in and around the golf industry. Jeff spent many years playing professionally and taking his shot at fame and fortune on the PGA Tour and along the way met one of his bet friends, Boo Weekley. When Jeff didn't make it, he spent sometime caddying for Boo and had a hell of a time doing so.

Dr. John Paul Guidry (T: @Guidry_golf_fit, IG: @guidrygolfandsport_performance) is the owner of Guidry Golf and Sports Performance in Mandeville, Louisiana. He has been helping people get out of pain and improve their life and game for many years. He started in the business by getting his doctorate in physical therapy and as he started working with more clients, many of those professional athletes he continued learning by getting his National Strength & Conditioning Association certification and is a Certified Strength & Conditioning Coach. He is also holds a certification with TPI (Titleist Performance Institute). His theories are based on the fundamentals that have stood the test of time and revolve around the Big 5 – pushing, pulling, hinging, squatting, and pressing. Why these continue to be the best training methods for golf and health and why you should be cautious of fringe ideas that seem to be rampant in the fitness industry.

If you would like to discuss how you can get healthier, be in better shape, and hit the ball longer, Dr. Guidry now has online coaching – through his website www.guidrygolfandsport.com. Or, if you're in the New Orleans area reach out to him at his facility by phone: (985) 792-7580 or email: johnpaul@guidrypt.com.

Blake Austin (T: @RAKEwBLAKE, IG: @usaprimebaseball, FB: @usaprimebase)  is one of the most sought after hitting coaches in baseball. He's often referred to as 'the mad scientist' because of his willingness to go outside the box and into other fields, such as golf, to learn more about swing mechanics. His ability to do so may have rubbed some traditionalists the wrong way but it has allowed his clients to achieve levels no one thought possible.

Blake is also a golf fanatic and has been applying his knowledge of the baseball swing to golf. Along that journey he has identified many similarities, as well as differences, and believes coaches from both sports would benefit greatly from consulting with one another. Blake has mastered blending the 'old school' ideas with modern technology and has helped many improve their game and reach the next level. If you're interested in learning more about Blake and what he does you can visit him at his facility, just outside of Atlanta, Georgia at USA Prime Baseball.

Dr. Will Wu (IG: @drwillwu) is a Professor of Motor Control and Learning at Cal State University - Long Beach. He has been helping golfers of all skill levels to better understand and implement what they need to so they can improve quickly and better. He is not a swing coach but works with you and your coach to determine what is missing so your growth and development as a golfer continue on an upward trend. In addition to his duties as a faculty member, Dr. Will is also the Founder of Skill City, an Associate Editor of Motor Learning for the International Journal of Golf Science and Research Quarterly Exercise & Sport, and the Director of the Center for Sport Training and Research. Last but certainly not least, he is a consultant to many top-level golf coaches and players.

You can follow Dr. Wu's work through many of his lectures (on YouTube) or other podcasts. But the best way to learn more about him and his work is through his golf curriculum 'Skilled Coaching Alliance' in unison with Coach/Teacher John Dunigan.

Luke Kerr-Dineen (T: @LukeKerrDineen, IG: @lkerrdineen, FB: @LKDGolf) is the Content Editor for GOLF Magazine and GOLF.com (T: GOLF_com, IG: @golf_com, FB: @golf). An accomplished player in his younger days he soon realized the professional game wasn't his calling which led him down the path of journalism. This allowed him to scratch his curiosity itch and once he combined his writing skill with his golf knowledge he hasn't looked back.

Luke creates content, meaning he writes articles on topics such as coaching, equipment, and training golfers and gets to talk to the best players in the world, their coaches, equipment companies and trainers on a regular basis. Along the way he probably gets a tip or two about his own game and gets to play with new equipment before anyone else even hears about it. Be sure to check out his articles at GOLF.com and definitely check out a show he was instrumental in putting together called 'Pro's Teaching Joe's' where professional golfers from all tours teach average Joe's (usually GOLF.com staff) how to improve their game.

Dr. Richard Guyer is a pioneer in disc replacement surgery that has helped thousands of people, from professional athletes (pro golfers included) to everyday Joe's get out of pain and resume an active life. He performed one of the first disc replacements in the United States in 2000 and has been doing them ever since. Dr. Guyer is a caregiver in the truest sense of the word and that is clear in his 'Family Test' mantra that guides him in his decision-making process.

One of the original founders of the Texas Back Institute (and a past President), Dr. Guyer is also the Director of the Texas Back Institute Spine Fellowship Program, as well as the Founder and Chairman of the Board of the TBI Research Foundation. In addition to these responsibilities he still performs disc replacement surgeries, lectures around the world, and has written numerous articles. In fact, one of his latest articles, which he co-published with numerous others (including former podcast guest Dan Hellman) was the number one downloaded article in 2021 in the 'Sage Journals - Global Spinal Journal titled 'Is Golf a Contact Sport? Protection of the Spine and Return to Play After Lumbar Surgery'.

If you would like to make an appointment for a consult or visit with Dr. Guyer you can do so HERE

For a complete list of Dr. Guyer's published articles CLICK HERE

Dr. Thomas P. Seager (IG: @seagertp T: @seagertp ) is currently an Associate Professor in the School of Sustainable Engineering & the Built Environment at Arizona State University in Tempe AZ and he is also the CEO of Morozkoforge (IG: @Morozkoforge, FB: @Morozkoforge T: @Morozkoforge).  Dr. Seager is not your typical professor that relies on the information he is given. His teaching and research is focused on a new approach called Self-Actual Engineering, which is about designing our infrastructure, our relationships, and our lives to reach our fullest human potential.

In this episode we discuss the life altering experience that led him down a path in search of better health and a happier life, what he has learned along the way, and how he got into cold exposure, i.e., ice baths. During that journey he and his business partners (Jason Stauffer and Adrienne Jezick) started Morozkoforge, the finest ice baths in the world (used by biohacking genius Ben Greenfield and podcast superstar Joe Rogan). Dr. Seager gives a ton of information such as Why cold exposure is important, The challenges of getting started with cold exposure and how to work around that, and What sets Morozkoforge head and shoulders above the rest.

In the truest sense of helping others Dr. Seager provides his writings to anyone wanting to learn more where he writes from his engineering expertise in resilience, finance, and his personal experiences as a father, a scientist, a writer, a journalist, an artist, and an entrepreneur. This information is provided for free at any of the following:

Morozkoforge Journal
www.seagertp.substack.com
www.medium.com

Geoff Mangum (IG: @geoffmangum, FB: @geoff.mangum, YT: @geoffmangum) is the world leader when it comes to all things putting. He has spent more than 35 years reading and researching anything and everything that has to do with putting. In this episode, Geoff delves into the intricacies of putting, critiquing various theories and methods, particularly the Aim Point system. He also discusses the limitations of human perception in reading slopes, the importance of instinctive learning in golf, and the effectiveness of distance control techniques. This episode also touches on the zero-torque putter phenomenon, emphasizing the need for golfers to understand the physics behind their equipment and techniques rather than relying on gimmicks.

If you would like to read Geoff's book 'Optimal Putting: Brain, Science, Instincts, and the Four Skills of Putting' you can get it HERE.

Affiliates:

PAYNTR Golf Shoes - Payntr Golf delivers performance traction resulting from our shoe's ability to resist, support, & enhance – allowing golfers the capacity to leverage ground forces, control movement, and maximize speed at impact. https://payntrgolf.com/golf360

Books by Rande Somma

• Why Do We Call Them Leaders?: https://amzn.to/3VIhDI6
• Leadersh!t: https://amzn.to/3VY4zib

The Stack System is the ultimate device to use when looking to biohack your swing speed. Co-developed by 'The Savant of Speed' – Dr. Sasho MacKenzie, and PING engineer Marty Jertsen, it is a device that every golfer can utilize to increase their swing speed. The Stack System uses AI to ensure that your development is as efficient as possible. To order The Stack you can do so on their website at www.thestacksystem.com. Be sure to use the discount code GOLF360 to receive your special discount.

Sponsors:
Get your 15% discount on your next order of JustThrive Probiotic at https://justthrivehealth.com/ (use code: GOLF360)

Looking to play one of the best golf courses in the Hilton Head Island area? Be sure to check out Old South Golf Links and have one of your best golf experiences ever https://www.oldsouthgolf.com/

Jeff Champion (FB: @jeffchampion IG: @jeffchampion28 ) is an Alabama golf legend who has spent more than 35 years in and around the golf industry. After playing the professional 9 ball pool tour in his younger days, he was introduced to golf and immediately fell in love with it. In a short period of time, he became exceptionally good, began playing for money and took his shot at fame and fortune on the PGA Tour. In this show we talk about that journey, and he tells some of the best and funniest stories from his favorite year of playing professional golf.

Jeff Pelizzaro (IG: @18Strong_ , FB: @18strong) is the co-founder of 18STRONG one of the best training platforms in golf. The 18STRONG podcast is also one of the best podcasts in the game. Jeff and his cousin, Ryan McMullen – also a co-founder, have partnered with the sole purpose of helping golfers play better golf, enjoy doing so and just as important…doing it pain free.

With a background in physical therapy and a passion for sports, Jeff never thought he would end up in the golf industry, but we never know where life is going to take us. He feels fortunate to spend time in and around a game he loves so much and help many others do the same. His desire to continue learning from experts around the globe, and from various fields, gives him an education and perspective that has allowed him to help all his clients and will continue doing so for years to come.

Dondi Wall has lived in and around the Lowcountry of South Carolina his entire life. He grew up in Ridgeland, SC and as an avid hunter and fisherman never cared much for golf. But that all changed once he moved to Hilton Head Island in the early 1980's. Once introduced to the game by a few friends he was hooked. In today's show he talks about the culture of the area in the early days of the island, why meeting and talking to people is so important as a life skill, and sheds light on some of the history of golf on Hilton Head Island. He also touches on the different cultures each community in the area has and why selecting the right one is so important. After listening to him there won't be any question why he is one of the most beloved people in the Lowcountry and anytime you mention his name around this area the first thing people do is smile.

Dr. Michael Hollis is a board-certified, licensed, Naturopathic doctor that specializes in preventative medicine with a focus on optimal health and longevity. He has an extensive background in athletics, as well as metabolic balancing and has been helping athletes (and the general population) be healthier and play better for many years. Dr. Hollis believes everyone is different and therefore the best way to determine what and how they should eat, and drink depends on their metabolic profile. There is no magic diet, or one size fits all approach when it comes to your golf game or your health and Dr. Hollis is someone that can help you determine what is best for you, your life, and your game.

Dr. K. Craig Boatright is one of the best and most respected orthopedic spine surgeons in the country. He currently practices medicine in and around the Lowcountry of South Carolina (Hilton Head Island, Bluffton, and Beaufort) where he has resided since 2008. Dr. Boatright has helped many a golfer return to playing golf, and enjoying life, without having to have surgery. In fact, he only uses surgical means as a last resort.

Why should you listen? Not only is he one of the smartest people you will ever meet, but his resume is also second to none; Emory University – Magna Cum Laude, Oxford University – Rhodes Scholar, Harvard University Medical School, University of Washington – Residency, Emory University – Fellowship. Once you listen to him you will have a great understanding, tremendous amount of respect and know why he is one of the most revered and sought after orthopedic spinal surgeons in the country.

Brian Manzella (T: @brianmanzella, IG: @brianmanzella, FB: @brianmanzellagolf) is the Director of Instruction for Brian Manzella Golf as well as Jacobs 3D. He has been amongst the best coaches in the country for many years and has been on Golf Digest's Top 50 for 6 years running as well as Golf Magazines list of 100. He has helped numerous coaches learn more about the coaching and instruction business with some going on to win Section teaching awards as well as becoming Top 100 and Top 50 coaches themselves. He has taught everyone from beginner to world-class tour professionals. Over the years he has written numerous articles, produced countless videos and continues to delve deep into science as a part of the Jacobs 3D Initiative.

Jeff Champion (FB: @jeffchampion IG: @jeffchampion28 ) is an Alabama golf legend who has spent more than 35 years in and around the golf industry. After playing the professional 9 ball pool tour in his younger days, he was introduced to golf and immediately fell in love with it. In a short period of time, he became exceptionally good, began playing for money and took his shot at fame and fortune on the PGA Tour. In this show we talk about that journey, and he tells some of the best and funniest stories from his favorite year of playing professional golf.

Michael Finney (T: @mfinneygolf  FB: @michaelfinneygolfacademy ) is one of the top coaches/instructors in today's game and you can find him coaching and instructing at the University of Louisville Golf Club in Louisville, Kentucky. Not only does he constantly stay on top of the latest and greatest scientific data coming out of the research world, but he has a way of explaining that, so it's understood by anyone. Whether you are a beginner, golf aficionado, or nay-sayer arguing the 'science', Michael has a way of explaining very detailed things exceptionally well so it can be understood by everyone.

For more of Michael's videos and educational information check out his Vimeo page HERE.
Also be sure to check out Michael's educational seminar titled: 'Golf Swing Kinetics'

Hack Motion Golf (T: @HackMotion, IG: @hackmotion, FB: @hackmotion)  is a wrist sensor system designed specifically to identify what the wrists, and ultimately the club face are doing during the stroke. For such an advanced piece of technology, it is extremely simple to use and provides tremendous amounts of data that allows coaches and students to quickly identify issues and patterns. Once identified they can more readily prescribe the fix and Hack Motion will allow them to develop a 'feel' for that fix much faster than trial and error alone. It is quickly becoming one of the most utilized pieces of technology in the golf world and helping everyone from beginners to the top players in the world. Hack Motions Director of Golf Development – Reinholds Pirags gives some amazing, detailed information about how the product was developed, the continual process of evolution – improving the product and user experience, and why the data they have accumulated over the years has proven extremely valuable as they look to continue helping golfers and coaches at all levels.

Scott Cowx (T: @ScottCowxGolf IG: @ScottCowxCertified) is the Head Teaching Professional for the Devil's Pulpit Golf Association, located in Celadon, Ontario, Canada, and one of the best coaches/teachers in the game. Outside of being named the 2011 OPGA (Ontario PGA) Teacher of the year and the 2019 Canadian PGA Teacher of the Year, Scott has gained worldwide recognition as one of the top coaches in the game. His expertise in the geometry of the swing, coupled with an amazing understanding of biomechanics and physiology, as well as motor skill development has allowed him to be sought out by some of the best players and coaches in the game.

His continued desire to help others led him to develop 'Scott Cowx Certified', a program designed to develop golf teachers around the world through a series of educational and certification programs on all areas of coaching.

Patti Milligan – (IG: @milliganpatti, X: @pattimilligan, FB: @patti.t.milligan) PhD, RD, CNS has a Bachelor of Science in Dietetics and Consumer Sciences, Master of Science in Nutritional Biochemistry and Sports Medicine and a Doctorate in Neuroscience of Taste specializing in saliva's impact in regeneration nutrition. As a competitive athlete, and trained nutritionist, she approaches performance in a truly integrated way. She links neuroscience of taste and eating behaviors in a novel way to bring more satiety and fun of daily eating experiences for all. She combines her experience with the natural foods industry, knowledge, commitment, and enthusiasm to impact the way people experience high-performance foods and supplements to elevate their energy, brain agility resilience, and overall performance. She is also the CEO & Founder of Renewal Kit for Travelers, a great way for anyone that travels often to reduce the side effects of jet lag, brain fog, and slow digestion from excess traveling.

To watch Dr. Milligan's TEDx talk 'Your Saliva is Talking to You' - CLICK HERE

Affiliates:

PAYNTR Golf Shoes - Payntr Golf delivers performance traction resulting from our shoe's ability to resist, support, & enhance – allowing golfers the capacity to leverage ground forces, control movement, and maximize speed at impact. https://payntrgolf.com/golf360

Books by Rande Somma

• Why Do We Call Them Leaders?: https://amzn.to/3VIhDI6
• Leadersh!t: https://amzn.to/3VY4zib

The Stack System is the ultimate device to use when looking to biohack your swing speed. Co-developed by 'The Savant of Speed' – Dr. Sasho MacKenzie, and PING engineer Marty Jertsen, it is a device that every golfer can utilize to increase their swing speed. The Stack System uses AI to ensure that your development is as efficient as possible. To order The Stack you can do so on their website at www.thestacksystem.com. Be sure to use the discount code GOLF360 to receive your special discount.

Sponsors:
Get your 15% discount on your next order of JustThrive Probiotic at https://justthrivehealth.com/ (use code: GOLF360)

Looking to play one of the best golf courses in the Hilton Head Island area? Be sure to check out Old South Golf Links and have one of your best golf experiences ever https://www.oldsouthgolf.com/

Mark Silvers (T: @MarkSilvers3, IG: @marksilvers3) is a former college All-American from the University of South Carolina and longtime professional golfer. He has played on the PGA Tour, Korn Ferry Tour and various others around the world. Not only does he discuss why slow and steady progress was the best path for him but also how the simplest of things can lead to you playing your best golf. On the flip side of that coin he also sheds some light on how easy it is to go the other way, lose your confidence and the dark abyss that leads to when playing golf as a profession. This is an awesome episode if you have ever wondered what goes on in the mind, both good and bad, of a world class golfer.

Tim O'Neal has been in one profession his entire career, playing professional golf. He has played professional golf around the world and won on multiple continents. He has also experienced the highest of highs and the lowest of lows; from winning on the Latin American Tour to missing out on gaining his full PGA Tour membership by one shot, twice. He was kind enough to sit down and discuss all these things, and so much more in this eye opening episode.  

Jason Sutton (a.k.a. the Golf Guru) (T: @golfgurutv IG: @golfgurutv) has been a Top 100 Instructor for many years. He spent most of his teaching career in the Charlotte area but has recently moved to Bluffton, SC and is currently the Director of Instruction at the Colleton River Club. He has spent a lifetime in and around the game and has helped golfers of all skill levels to reach their goals.

Jason's desire to always improve is illustrated with his educational background where he has numerous certifications that have given him the know how to help golfers at ever level; beginner to scratch, collegiate to professional, and he's always looking at how he can provide value to others. He is also the host of one of the best golf podcasts on the web, The Golf Guru Show which can be found on all podcast apps as well as his website www.golfgurutv.net. If you would like to reach out to Jason you can do so via his social media (links above) or via the Colleton River Club Learning center at 843-836-4413 or via email jasons@colletonriverclub.com.