Off Course with Claude Harmon – Details, episodes & analysis

In this episode of GOLF’s Off Course with Claude Harmon III, 2x NBA Champion J.R. Smith drops in as he shifts from the court to the course. Straight from high school to the NBA, J.R. became one of the most entertaining players in the League spanning 5 teams in 16 seasons. Most recently he enrolled at North Carolina A&T University to earn his degree and tee it up for the Aggies golf team as a student. Hear the lessons he learned from playing alongside greats like Lebron James, how Moses Malone got him hooked on golf and his philosophy on practicing with a purpose in golf, just like basketball.

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The last time the TPI co-founder was on the podcast was to discuss all things Phil Mickelson. Now, Dave is back to dive into another client — Jon Rahm. The World No. 1 broke through last year with his U.S. Open win at Torrey Pines. Find out how he managed to switch nearly-all his equipment so effortlessly in 2021, his mental fortitude, what amateurs can learn from his swing and what he's learned from Phil Mickelson. Plus, Dave and Claude analyze the 2022 major schedule and what courses suit Rahm's game for another successful season.

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Live from Augusta, Claude breaks down this year’s course changes and shares what this week means to his family. He also discusses predictions for the week and takes questions from the crowd. 

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2013 Masters Champion Adam Scott is here to talk all things Augusta. The 14x PGA Tour winner shares what the green jacket means to him and how playing with Tiger Woods at a young age impacted game while his runner up experience at the 2012 Open fueled his victory on the world’s biggest stage. Adam also reveals what the Champion’s Dinner is really like, the story behind sharing a locker and a green jacket with Gary Player and his goals for the 2022 season and beyond.

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Thanks to three PGA Tour victories, and his legendary social media style, Max Homa has become one of the most successful and beloved players in the game. He shares why winning the 2021 Genesis Invitational as a California kid was so important to him personally, what led to him leaning into social media and the biggest lessons he learned transitioning from college to the Tour.

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After breaking into the industry as Opie at six-years-old, Ron Howard has gone on a remarkable run as one of the top actors, producers and directors in Hollywood. He shares highlights from his momentous career and how golf has served as an outlet - first with his brother and later with his son. Ron also breaks down the weight of winning an Oscar, the difficulty of creating a successful golf movie and why he never has a bad day on the golf course. 

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Follow Claude to submit questions, enter giveaways and keep up with the latest Off Course updates on Instagram at @ClaudeHarmon3

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Dr. Scott Lynn, a professor of Kinesiology and Biomechanics at Cal State University Fullerton, has worked with some of the best coaches and players across the world while developing his Swing Catalyst software and force plate technology. He explains how Swing Catalyst helps instructors and their clients improve, the importance of knowing your golf swing type and some simple self-tests that you can practice on your own at home.

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Cobra Golf's LTDx Driver has combined the best of both worlds – low spin for faster ball speed blended with extreme forgiveness! Find out more and get your own at http://cobragolf.com/ltdx

Whether you're watching the PGA Tour at home or playing a few holes with your buddies, make Elijah Craig your Signature Sip. http://elijahcraig.com/golfmag

Follow Claude to submit questions and keep up with the latest Off Course updates on Instagram at @ClaudeHarmon3

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With over 20 years of experience and multiple PGA Tour winners on his roster, Mark Blackburn has grown into one of the most well respected instructors in the game of golf. The founder of Blackburn Golf shares stories from working on Tour with Max Homa, Charlie Hoffman and Mike Weir, how the desire to increase distance has impacted the industry, and why finding the right instructor for your goals is so important.

Thanks to our partner — Cobra Golf's LTDx Driver has combined the best of both worlds – low spin for faster ball speed blended with extreme forgiveness! Find out more and get your own at http://cobragolf.com/ltdx

Follow Claude to submit questions and keep up with the latest Off Course updates on Instagram at  @ClaudeHarmon3

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One of the most renowned AimPoint putting instructors in the industry, John Graham’s client list spans some of the best players in the world. Hear his thoughts on the difference between "Green Solving" and "Green Reading", what makes Tiger Woods one of the best putters of all-time and how a lesson with Jordan Spieth led to him working full-time with Justin Thomas.

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Cobra Golf's LTDx Driver has combined the best of both worlds – low spin for faster ball speed blended with extreme forgiveness! Find out more and get your own at http://cobragolf.com/ltdx

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With three European Tour victories to his name, Nick Dougherty’s impressive game was admired by many. However the Englishman actually points to the lows during the end of his playing career as what helped him ultimately discover who he wanted to be in life. Now a broadcaster for Sky Sports, he discusses the ups and downs of his journey thus far and shares the advice he has for successful amateurs transitioning to life on Tour.

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LA Golf has just released the industry's first all-carbon putter head allows for a 50% larger sweet spot with the same head weight. If you want a performance enhancing weapon, that’ll also be the talk of your foursome, go get your LA Golf Putter at LAGOLF.CO

Follow Claude to submit questions and keep up with the latest Off Course updates on Instagram at @ClaudeHarmon3

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