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FUNCTIONAL GOLF - THE PODCAST

Dan Houle

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Frequency: 1 episode/11d. Total Eps: 9

Tired of living and dying with every swing? Reframing the Game helps golfers view the game in a new light. Hosted by Dan Houle, founder of FUNCTIONAL.GOLF, this podcast shifts the spotlight away from quick fixes and toward the patterns that truly drive performance. From setup and sequencing to breathing, mindset, and short game skills, each episode gives you tools to enjoy the game more and play with freedom.

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Your Mindset Is Your Secret Weapon

Season 2 · Episode 3

Thursday, October 23, 2025 • Duration 07:21

This episode introduces what most beginner golfers never hear about: mindset. You’ll learn why curiosity beats criticism, why commitment matters more than confidence, and how to bounce back after a bad shot without unravelling your round.

If golf sometimes feels like a mental roller coaster, this short episode gives you the tools to stay grounded and enjoy the ride. You’ll leave with a few simple habits that build resilience and trust — right from your first rounds.

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What You Can Actually Train — And What to Let Go Of

Season 2 · Episode 2

Thursday, October 23, 2025 • Duration 07:13

Most new golfers try to control everything — their swing, the ball flight, the result. But that’s a fast track to frustration. In this episode, we show you how to shift your focus from results to routines. You’ll learn what beginner golfers can actually train: posture, balance, setup, breathing, and commitment.

And just as importantly, you’ll learn what to let go of: perfect contact, unrealistic expectations, and outcome anxiety. Whether you're just starting out or still searching for consistency, this episode offers a more practical, forgiving way to learn.

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Learning the Game — Without the Pressure to Be Perfect

Season 2 · Episode 1

Thursday, October 23, 2025 • Duration 07:25

New to golf? This episode is for you. Dan Houle — host of the Reframing the Game podcast — helps you get started with a better mindset from day one. Instead of getting overwhelmed by swing tips or chasing perfect results, you’ll discover a more enjoyable, functional approach to learning.

We’ll introduce you to the building blocks of a balanced setup, explain why early struggles are entirely normal, and help you avoid the common trap of “swing fixation.” If you’ve felt intimidated, frustrated, or unsure of how to begin, this episode will help you breathe, simplify, and start playing the game with less pressure and more purpose.

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Reframe the Game: Your New Story Starts Now

Season 1 · Episode 6

Sunday, September 14, 2025 • Duration 10:05

In the series finale, we tie everything together. You’ll revisit the journey from swing fixation to functional awareness — and reflect on the shifts you’ve made in mindset, preparation, and performance.

This episode offers a moment to celebrate your progress, redefine your goals, and reimagine what it means to enjoy the game.

Whether you’ve listened once or followed the series start to finish, you’ll leave this episode with a clearer purpose, practical tools, and a new story to carry forward. Includes worksheet: “My Functional Game Plan”

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Train to Transfer: Practice That Shows Up on the Course

Season 1 · Episode 5

Wednesday, September 3, 2025 • Duration 09:55

Why does your range swing disappear on the course? In this episode, we examine the missing link between training and performance: transfer. You’ll learn how to structure practice for pressure, variability, and purpose — not just repetition.

From shot simulations to rhythm training to mental resets, this episode explores how to build bridges between controlled practice and unpredictable play.

Stop grinding and start training the way you want to perform. Includes worksheet: “Designing a Practice That Transfers”

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Build Shot Commitment: The Invisible Skill That Changes Everything

Season 1 · Episode 4

Sunday, August 24, 2025 • Duration 09:31

Commitment might be the most undertrained skill in golf — but it’s also one of the most powerful. This episode breaks down what real shot commitment looks like, how it differs from confidence, and why hesitation can quietly sabotage even well-prepared swings.

You’ll learn how to notice moments of doubt, retrain your pre-shot focus, and build rituals that support trust under pressure. Whether you’re fighting mid-swing steering or tentative putting strokes, this episode gives you a roadmap for playing with clarity and courage.

Includes worksheet: “How Committed Am I, Really?”

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Train What’s Trainable: Let Go of the Rest

Season 1 · Episode 3

Monday, August 18, 2025 • Duration 09:12

In this episode, we draw a clear line between what you can influence — and what you need to let go of. Golf is full of uncontrollables: wind, bounce, bad breaks, and even ball flight itself. Trying to control those leads to tension and frustration. Instead, we explore the process-based skills that can be trained: setup, posture, routine, tempo, target selection, and breathing.

With the help of the “Control What You Can Train” worksheet, you’ll identify your key trainable elements and begin building a reset routine for when things go sideways.

This episode will help you release the outcome-driven mindset and replace it with purposeful preparation and trust.

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The Swing Is the Output: Rebuilding the System That Drives It

Season 1 · Episode 2

Tuesday, August 12, 2025 • Duration 08:52

Your swing isn’t just a set of mechanical moves — it’s the output of your entire system: your mindset, preparation, fitness, skill, and recovery. In this episode, Dan Houle explains why traditional “fix the flaw” approaches often fail, and how FUNCTIONAL.GOLF uses the Four Domains of Performance — Fitness & Movement, Skill Development, Performance & Mental Models, and Recovery & Longevity — to uncover root causes.

You’ll hear how a 9-handicap player’s slump wasn’t a swing problem at all, but a mental pattern that eroded his commitment. With a systems audit, you can spot breakdowns before they derail performance.

The companion worksheet, “The Swing Is the Output: Rebuilding My System,” helps you assess each domain, identify hidden drivers of inconsistency, and commit to one small, high-impact change. When you train your system — not just your swing — you build lasting, reliable performance.

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Reframing the Game Starts Here: Let Go of Swing Fixation

Season 1 · Episode 1

Wednesday, July 30, 2025 • Duration 11:28

Begin the shift from fixing swings to understanding patterns.

Feeling stuck chasing swing tips that never quite translate to the course? In this kickoff episode, we invite you to shift your focus from flaws to function — from chasing perfect mechanics to understanding the real patterns behind your swing.

You’ll learn why most “fixes” miss the bigger picture and how to begin asking better questions about your setup, posture, and motion. This episode introduces the FUNCTIONAL.GOLF approach to enjoying the game more — by thinking differently, not just swinging differently.

We also introduce “The 3 Questions to Ask Before Trying to Fix Anything,” and walk you through a self-reflection exercise in the worksheet titled “What’s My Real Golf Story?”

If you’ve been living and dying with every swing, this is your fresh start.

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