Explorez tous les épisodes du podcast The Skillest Podcast
| Titre | Date | Durée | |
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| WE ARE BACK!!! (By somewhat popular demand) | 24 Mar 2026 | 00:20:59 | |
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. | |||
| RECAP of the 2024 U.S. Open | 18 Jun 2024 | 00:35:36 | |
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... | |||
| Episode 20: The boys get TECHNICAL | 16 Jan 2024 | 00:36:48 | |
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. | |||
| Episode 19: Tiger Woods leaves Nike & Major Debates in Chipping | 09 Jan 2024 | 00:37:29 | |
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!) | |||
| The Return of The Skillest Pod! | 03 Jan 2024 | 00:39:57 | |
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. | |||
| Episode 17 – Weekend Roundup & All Things Short Game | 27 Jun 2022 | 00:51:56 | |
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. | |||
| Matt Fitzpatrick Wins the US Open | 20 Jun 2022 | 00:46:07 | |
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. | |||
| 2022 US Open Preview | 15 Jun 2022 | 00:37:09 | |
Baden & Ludda are back to preview the US Open, including all the news surrounding LIV Golf leading into America's Major. | |||
| Drew Steckel – PGA Championship Preview | 19 May 2022 | 00:40:01 | |
Skillest coach and coach of Kevin Na & Jason Krokak joins the podcast to preview everything about this weekend's PGA Championship. | |||
| Episode 13 – Blitz Golf, Ludda's Adventures, & Swing Trends | 05 May 2022 | 00:43:28 | |
After a two-week hiatus, the guys are back to recap David's recent adventures back in Australia, including how he played (and broadcasted) in Blitz Golf , riding helicopters to weddings, and giving lessons to local golfers. Then, Baden & David discuss the PGA Tour, and finally wrap up with an in-depth conversation surrounding various swing trends. | |||
| Masters Preview & more with Taylor Crosby | 07 Apr 2022 | 00:46:08 | |
The guys are joined by Skillest coach Taylor Crosby, Lead Instructor at Reynolds Lake Oconee. The three talk about Taylor's background, his experiences with Lutterus, and the 2022 Masters. | |||
| Evin Priest of Australian Golf Digest & "Chasing Majors" | 31 Mar 2022 | 00:41:29 | |
Evin Priest of Australian Golf Digest joins the show to discuss his podcast "Chasing Majors," a 13-episode series with Tiger Woods' former caddie Steve Williams where the two deep dive into Steve & Tiger's wins together & more. Plus, Baden, Lu and Evin preview The Masters. | |||
| 2024 U.S. Open Preview FEATURING Alex Clapp | 12 Jun 2024 | 00:47:55 | |
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. | |||
| THE PLAYERS Recap & the Rise of Cam Smith | 16 Mar 2022 | 00:41:47 | |
Baden & Lutterus jump right into this episode talking about coaching the likes of Cam Smith, how other players take advice, and what's worked for them. After, the duo recaps THE PLAYERS, look forward to The Masters, and deep dive into different launch monitors. | |||
| Bay Hill Preview & Latest on Tour | 03 Mar 2022 | 00:42:24 | |
The boys are back after a week-long hiatus to recap the Honda Classic, preview the Arnold Palmer Invitational, discuss the latest on Phil Mickelson, and answer listener questions. | |||
| Greg Chalmers | 16 Feb 2022 | 00:46:47 | |
SUBSCRIBE AND LEAVE A REVIEW WITH YOUR SOCIAL MEDIA HANDLE FOR A CHANCE TO WIN A FREE SKILLEST PUTTING LESSON WITH GREG CHALMERS. | |||
| Sean Foley – Episode 7 | 09 Feb 2022 | 00:57:14 | |
Widely regarded as one of the best coaches in the world, Sean Foley joins Baden and Lu to talk about his career, his unique coaching style, what he learned from working with Tiger Woods, his current endeavor with Lydia Ko, coaching some of the biggest names in golf, his favorite hip hop artists, and more. | |||
| Matt Every – Episode 6 | 24 Jan 2022 | 00:46:06 | |
Back-to-back Bay Hill winner Matt Every joins the podcast to discuss everything from getting his tour card, changing coaches, and his new clothing line. | |||
| Coaching Cameron Smith – Episode 5 with Grant Field | 14 Jan 2022 | 00:44:55 | |
Australia's Coach of the Year Grant Field joins the podcast to break down Cam Smith's record setting -34 performance, analyze his swing, and talk all things coaching. Want 20% off a lesson? Use promo code PODCAST at checkout. | |||
| Episode 4 with Ryan Ruffels | 06 Jan 2022 | 00:37:43 | |
Baden and Lu are joined by Ryan Ruffels, who could very well be the next best thing to come out of Australia (or technically Orlando, but that's neither here nor there). Ryan talks about the first time he ever golfed, growing up in a family of athletes, forgoing college to turn pro, changing coaches & his swing, and what's to come in 2022. The guys do a before & after swing analysis of Ryan's changes. Want 20% off a lesson? Use promo code PODCAST at checkout. | |||
| 2021: The Year Driving Distance Took Over the Game – Episode 3 | 03 Jan 2022 | 00:29:38 | |
Baden and David reflect on 2021 with the topic everyone was talking about: driving distance. The two discuss Bryson's influence on the game, Baden's hate for Rory swing, and what to look for in 2022. | |||
| Episode 2 – Coaching Steph Curry, with Alex Riggs | 22 Dec 2021 | 00:50:00 | |
Alex Riggs joins Baden & David to share his journey from Canada down to Florida then eventually to Dubai to coach some of the best golfers around the world. Alex details how Golden State Warriors star Steph Curry slid in his DMs to get golf lessons. | |||
| Episode 1 – Pilot | 15 Dec 2021 | 00:26:00 | |
The debut episode of The Skillest Podcast! Hosts Baden Schaff & David Lutterus talk through their backgrounds, David's history on the PGA Tour, and Tiger's return. | |||
| RECAP of PGA Championship | 20 May 2024 | 00:26:35 | |
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. | |||
| PGA Championship Weekend | 18 May 2024 | 00:32:24 | |
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. | |||
| Who is David Lutterus? Exploring the past of our famous co-host | 13 Mar 2024 | 00:39:07 | |
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." | |||
| Episode 24: Alex Moore, 6-year Skillest Veteran | 28 Feb 2024 | 00:38:01 | |
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. | |||
| Episode 23: Ryan Ruffels Returns! | 21 Feb 2024 | 00:36:51 | |
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. | |||
| Episode 22: The Legendary Terry Rowles joins Skillest | 14 Feb 2024 | 00:39:46 | |
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! | |||
| Episode 21: Epic interview with Andy Proudman | 06 Feb 2024 | 00:44:37 | |
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... | |||
| Tiger, VR Golf & Lie Angles | 30 Mar 2026 | 00:25:40 | |
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 man who built Bryson's clubs! Tom Bailey of Avoda Golf | 03 Apr 2026 | 01:01:54 | |
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. | |||
| Masters Preview! | 07 Apr 2026 | 00:13:30 | |
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. | |||
| Rory's Masters, Steep vs Shallow & Where Are Golf's Next Superstars? | 13 Apr 2026 | 00:28:50 | |
The Masters is done for another year — and Rory McIlroy made it look frighteningly comfortable. Baden and Clappy break down how a man who ranked second-last in driving accuracy for the weekend somehow won by three, why Augusta may be more forgiving than it used to be, and whether any of the chasing pack ever really had a chance. Then the conversation turns to a topic that lit up the coaching world during Masters week: Brandel Chamblee's claim that Scottie Scheffler has a "steepening move." The boys dig into why the terminology matters, what the camera angle wasn't showing, and how the steep-vs-shallow debate — however it's framed — keeps causing real confusion for everyday golfers. They wrap up asking a question that's been nagging all season: where are the new personalities? With the same veterans filling the leaderboard week after week, is the game crying out for its next superstar — and is the coaching world doing enough to find them? | |||
| Ball Rollback, Ground Reaction Forces & LIV's Reckoning | 23 Apr 2026 | 00:31:32 | |
Baden and Clappy are back to unpack a massive week in golf. They kick off at Harbour Town — a course that makes the case that great design, not a rolled-back ball, is how you defend par. From there it's a proper debate on the USGA's bifurcation plan: is it pointless engineering theatre, or the future of the pro game? The boys get into why slower swingers barely notice the change, the social awkwardness of "which ball are you playing?" at your home club, and why Trotty Golf reckons driver designers will claw every yard back anyway. Then it's ground reaction forces — the thing Baden famously doesn't have. Clappy breaks down the three flavours (lateral, vertical, rotary), why Scottie Scheffler slides and Matt Fitzpatrick pulls his front foot out of the way, and how understanding ground forces turned his clubhead speed from 116 to 132 mph. Plus a sharp take on why most 18-handicappers should be nowhere near a force plate. The back half dives into LIV's rumoured cash crunch, TaylorMade team rebrands, and the no-man's-land waiting for returning players like Cam Smith, Joaquin Niemann and DJ — while Patrick Reed serves out his suspension. Bryson's stirring up trouble again. And next week: golf media insider Luke Kerr-Dineen joins the pod. Grab a coffee. Plenty to chew on. | |||
| Methods vs Systems: The Truth About Golf Coaching Today! | 05 May 2026 | 00:34:39 | |
Why do great golf coaches disagree on so many things? And more importantly… does it actually matter? In this episode, Baden and Alex unpack the reality of modern golf coaching — where data is everywhere, opinions are stronger than ever, and there’s still no single “right way” to swing a club. You’ll learn:
If you’re trying to improve your game — or become a better coach — this episode will challenge how you think about learning golf. | |||
| High Performance Habits: What Elite Coaching Really Looks Like — with Mark Govier | 28 Apr 2026 | 00:43:31 | |
This week on the Skilly Pod, Baden and Clappy sit down with Mark Govier — Welsh Dragon, high performance coach at Altus Golf, and one of the most engaged coaches on the Skillest platform. Mark's coaching journey spans 30 years, from running his own academy in Wales to being recruited by Cam McCormick to join the Altus setup in Dallas, where he works with elite juniors, college players, and tour professionals. The conversation gets into what separates real coaching from the traditional one-off lesson model — and spoiler: it's not about more swing videos. Mark, Clappy, and Baden unpack why accountability, habit tracking, regular touchpoints, and genuine human connection are the real drivers of player improvement. Mark also opens up about how he uses Whoop data to catch things like a student playing Call of Duty until midnight before a tournament round, and why building a player's individual "formula" is the foundation of everything he does. They also get into swing models, Nelly Korda, Fitzpatrick's incredible week, the danger zone between lessons, and why the five-or-six lesson package might be the worst thing that ever happened to golf coaching. If you want to understand what high performance coaching actually looks like in 2025 — in person and online — this one's for you. | |||
| The Most Powerful Man In Golf Coaching! Luke Kerr-Dineen | 08 May 2026 | 00:44:07 | |
What happens when one of golf’s smartest media minds sits down with two golf-obsessed coaching nerds? You get a conversation that goes everywhere — tour players, TPI, coaching methods, golf media, LIV, mobility, practice, AI, and the future of instruction. This week on the Skillest Podcast, Baden and Alex Clapp are joined by Luke Kerr-Dineen from Golf Digest Luke opens up about his journey from aspiring journalist to becoming one of the key figures shaping how golfers consume instruction today. The guys dive deep into:
It’s part golf philosophy, part swing nerd heaven, and part look into where the entire game is heading next. If you’re fascinated by coaching, golf swings, player development, or the future of the game — this one’s a must-listen. | |||
| Keith Bennett built a 360,000-follower coaching empire as a self proclaimed introvert. | 19 May 2026 | 00:46:50 | |
In this episode, we sit down with one of golf instruction’s most recognisable voices to unpack how a former snowboarder from Vermont became one of the most diversified coaches in the game. Keith gets brutally honest about the mental rewiring it took to stop filling his calendar with back-to-back lessons and start thinking like a business owner — and the friend/mentor who helped him see it. | |||
| PGA Championship Preview, Chris Wood's Comeback & The LIV Endgame | 12 May 2026 | 00:27:44 | |
Baden and Clappy kick off with a deep dive into the oddities of international timekeeping — Mother's Day, Father's Day, and why Adelaide is somehow half an hour ahead of Brisbane in summer — before getting into the golf that matters. Chris Wood's win on the Hotel Planner Challenge Tour gets the treatment it deserves: a former Ryder Cup player who bottomed out, rebuilt on the Mina Tour, and quietly reminded everyone he was always that good. Then Alex Fitzpatrick's near-miss at the weekend sparks a conversation about whether he's already the real deal — back door PGA Tour card or not. Brandt Snedeker. First win in a decade. Baden tries to recruit him at Steph Curry's charity event after three gin and tonics. It doesn't go well. Neither did the Brad Faxon putting lesson pitch at the PGA Show — though apparently there's a mate in Brisbane with $10k and a Scotty Cameron collection who's still waiting by the phone. Lucas Herbert's LIV win leads into a broader discussion on where the rebel league is headed, the pathway problem for players like Laurie Canter and Patrick Reed, and why the Aussie Open deserves more than it's getting from the PGA Tour. Then it's onto the PGA Championship preview at Ermenegildo Golf Club outside Sydney — Donald Ross design, Gil Hanse renovation, and what both mean for how the course will play. Baden makes his pick. Clappy floats Fleetwood and Rahm. Phil Kenyon gets a mention, a story, and a standing invitation to come on the pod. Plus: the Victoria Institute of Sport, the danger of turning everyone into the same swing, and why Herbie's career is basically a masterclass in knowing who you are at 17. Next week: KB joins the show. The hair rankings are officially open. | |||
| Women's US Open at Riviera, Has Golf Coaching Gone Too Technical, and When to Change Coaches | 03 Jun 2026 | 00:29:22 | |
The crew is deep into summer golf season — and this week there's plenty to talk about. First up, the Women's US Open heads to Riviera Country Club, and the guys make the case for why Riv might actually suit the women's game better than the men's. The iconic par-4 10th gets its due, and Coach Clappy shares why he'll be there in person — supporting his student Davina Zand as she competes in the Curtis Cup at Bel-Air. From there, the conversation turns to one of coaching's great debates: has golf instruction become too technical? With launch monitors, video, and biomechanics data at every corner, the guys ask what would happen if you stripped it all away — and why the best coaches in the world often keep it brutally simple. Think Butch Harmon telling Tommy Fleetwood to "shut the door" with his hip. Then it gets personal. Cam Smith's recent move away from long-time coach Grant Field sparks a broader conversation about when it's right to change coaches — and when it isn't. How do you know it's time to move on? What does loyalty really look like? And should coaches be cutting ties with students more often than they do? Next week: TaylorMade's Chris Trott (Trotty Golf) joins to talk equipment fitting — drop your questions now. | |||
| What Happens When a 24-Year-Old Starts Coaching the World's Best Golfers? The Drew Steckel Story | 26 May 2026 | 00:51:17 | |
Drew Steckel has coached Kevin Na, Pat Perez, Jason Kokrak, and Chesson Hadley — and he did it all before turning 24. He's not rebuilding swings from scratch. He's unlocking what's already there. In this episode, Baden sits down with one of the most in-demand coaches on tour to talk about what it actually takes to revive a career at the highest level, why working inside the ropes changes everything, and how he thinks about teaching players who've already "made it" but know there's more. We get into his philosophy on keeping it simple in a sport drowning in information, how he approaches the mental and physical sides of the game as one, and why he believes great coaching is never about one system. Plus — Drew on taking his coaching online and what the shift to platforms like Skillest means for how coaches and students connect in 2025. Topics covered:
Want to work with Drew? Find him at skillest.com | |||
| Why Club Fitting Is Broken! Chris Trott (Trottie Golf) on Tour Truths, Fitting Myths & the Future of the Game | 09 Jun 2026 | 00:51:36 | |
Chris Trott spent 20 years fitting golf clubs for the best players on the planet — from Dustin Johnson to Brooks Koepka to Tiger Woods. Now he's running the Trot Shop, a tour-style fitting trailer in San Diego, and what he's seeing from everyday golfers is blowing his mind. In this episode, Trottie pulls no punches on why most club fitting is broken, why shorter shafts outperform what OEMs sell at retail, and the myths he's spent a career dismantling — tipping, puring, shaft flex, lie angles, and the obsession with launch monitors over eyes and ears. He also shares the full story: from the pro shop at Hoylake that turned him away, to a chance encounter at the Belfry that landed him on the European Tour, to writing Tiger Woods' podcast script and nearly breaking his Scotty Cameron. If you're a coach, a fitter, or just someone who wants to actually understand the clubs in your bag — this one's essential listening. | |||
| Clappy plays with KEVIN HART! Men's and Women's US Open chat, and teaching Kids. | 16 Jun 2026 | 00:38:32 | |
When Mark Govier and Alex Clapp are on, it's officially the Skilly Pod — and this one's a banger. Mark joins us fresh from caddying at the Women's US Open at Riviera with his player Pauline Del Rosario (Philippines represent 🇵🇭), giving us the inside scoop on that brutal Kikuyu rough, Charley Hull's refreshingly chaotic pace of play, and what it's like watching Nelly and Gabby bomb it 270+ yards in a practice round. Meanwhile, Clappy jumped on straight off a flight from LA — where he managed to squeeze in a round at Riv with none other than Kevin Hart and crew. We break down what it's actually like coaching someone who bought clubs last week and has never aimed at a green. We also get into the Curtis Cup at Bel-Air (the venue rota they've got lined up might be the most elite in golf), the insane talent pipeline coming through women's amateur golf, the FIFA World Cup, and our US Open Shinnecock picks — Fitzy, Russell Henley, Tommy Fleetwood, and a sneaky Cam Smith mention. Plus: what does coaching a six-year-old golf prodigy actually look like vs. fixing a 40-year-old who's been broken for 20 years? Mark and Clappy go deep on it. Good vibes, great golf chat. Enjoy the pod. | |||