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The Tournament Code

Cooper Collins, Jack Bergstrom, & Daniel Hamrin

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Frequency: 1 episode/10d. Total Eps: 108

The Tournament Code breaks down what it takes to play elite tournament golf. Our guests include players on the PGA Tour, Champions Tour, Korn Ferry Tour, Latin America Tour, Forme Tour, and other various mini-tours, as well as college golf coaches, swing coaches, strategists, and sports psychologists.

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🇺🇸 USA - golf
24/05/2026
#95
🇩🇪 Germany - golf
19/05/2026
#80
🇩🇪 Germany - golf
18/05/2026
#53
🇺🇸 USA - golf
15/04/2026
#76
🇨🇦 Canada - golf
09/03/2026
#95
🇨🇦 Canada - golf
17/01/2026
#94
🇺🇸 USA - golf
17/12/2025
#85
🇨🇦 Canada - golf
09/12/2025
#94
🇺🇸 USA - golf
02/12/2025
#83
🇨🇦 Canada - golf
20/11/2025
#100

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091: Mike Carroll – Getting Stronger and Hitting the Ball Longer

Friday, June 21, 2024 • Duration 01:09:26

In this episode, we are joined by Mike Carroll. Mike (@Fit_For_Golf) is a strength and conditioning coach and creator of Fit For Golf.

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Sponsored by: https://puttviewbooks.com/

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(01:10) - Puttview Books first tee shot

(04:20) - working with PGA Tour players

(08:23) - workout schedule

(14:08) - trained vs. untrained

(21:39) - benefits of speed training

(27:53) - Rory’s and Bryson’s speed

(35:34) - how to get more speed

(43:41) - swing sequencing and Dr. Kwon

(53:34) - workout programming

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090: J.M. Butler – Winning a National Championship

Monday, June 17, 2024 • Duration 35:56

In this episode, we are joined by J.M. Butler. J.M. (@jm.butler) is a professional golfer who won the 2024 NCAA Team Championship with the Auburn Tigers.

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(01:10) - Puttview Books first tee shot

(03:16) - National Championship schedule

(05:06) - National Championship setup

(09:01) - setting goals

(14:03) - matches against Neal Shipley

(17:19) - championship match

(20:54) - Auburn’s preparation

(26:41) - plans for improvement

(30:34) - favorite memories

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082: VJ Trolio – Coaching World-Class Players and Developing Elite Culture

Friday, February 2, 2024 • Duration 45:59

In this episode, we are joined by VJ Trolio. VJ (@VTROLIO) has been teaching and coaching the game of golf for over two decades. He coaches every part of the game to his clients; preferring to build the mindset and the athlete as the swing evolves. VJ also is the co-inventor of The Putting Arc.

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(01:09) - childhood memories and golf

(06:05) - college golf and time management

(08:43) - transitioning into coaching

(13:06) - balancing teaching and playing

(17:03) - easiest way to lower scores

(20:16) - the inspiration behind it

(24:11) - balancing PGA Tour and junior development

(29:07) - ball speed in golf pitching

(33:12) - improving short game skills

(39:00) - I will commit to this

(41:26) - state of mind in golf

081: Neal Shipley – From Harrisonburg to Augusta

Friday, January 26, 2024 • Duration 51:46

In this episode, we are joined by Neal Shipley. Neal (@neal_shipley19) is a college golfer at Ohio State and runner-up in the 2023 US Am. Neal played his first three years of college golf at James Madison. Here is his shot in the semi-final match https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PjBYZ95_vHA.

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(07:04) - finding the right college fit

(08:47) - balancing classes and golf

(13:38) - learning from tournament fatigue

(16:43) - competing in the Dogwood

(21:20) - targeting the pin

(24:34) - great shots and intentions

(28:30) - college golf and confidence

(33:46) - rankings in junior golf

(36:00) - one of the hardest tournaments

(41:20) - detaching from tournament results

(43:51) - practicing different shot ranges

(49:41) - Stick with things and keep going

2023 The Tournament Code Recap – We Tell You What You Should’ve Learned

Friday, January 12, 2024 • Duration 49:02

In this episode, we go through what we learned this year and what we should be up to in the next year.

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(03:22) - chipping technique revelation

(05:18) - curving the ball both ways

(08:20) - striker's curve and technique

(13:10) - ground reaction forces with chair

(18:09) - a testament to preparation

(21:10) - the benefits of a negative angle of attack

(26:22) - coaches and their strategies

(34:15) - polenta and Spanish grits

(40:02) - putting as a carnival game

(45:26) - eating at Chipotle after workouts

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080: Jim Gallagher, Jr. – Enjoying Golf and Life and Winning the Ryder Cup

Friday, January 5, 2024 • Duration 01:08:46

In this episode, we are joined by Jim Gallagher, Jr. Jim (@GallagherJrGC) is a former professional golfer and current sportscaster. Jim turned pro in 1983 and joined the PGA Tour in 1984. He won five events on the PGA Tour. Jim also was a member of the 1993 Ryder Cup team which was the last team to win in Europe. Jim hosts the Only One Shot Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/only-one-shot-golf/id1493142877.

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(02:04) - playing competitively and evolving

(03:47) - finding tournaments in the 70s

(05:23) - childhood golf games and influences

(08:52) - college and junior golf circuits

(09:16) - college golf and recruiting process

(13:01) - turning pro and college career

(15:00) - financial backing and golf journey

(21:32) - Monday qualifiers and mental approach

(25:05) - catalysts for golf success

079: Stuart Morgan – Evolution of Coaching and Motor Learning

Friday, December 29, 2023 • Duration 01:02:28

In this episode, we are joined by Stuart Morgan. Stuart (@StuartMcoaching) is a golf instructor and a PhD candidate at the University of Limerick. Stuart was formerly the director of instruction at the International Junior Golf Academy. Stuart has worked with several top players, including a current Ryder Cupper.

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(02:41) - golf handicaps and progression

(06:24) - working with Leadbetter and learning

(07:17) - disillusionment in golf instruction

(11:13) - the effectiveness of golf swings

(14:39) - constraints of golf swing drills

(16:08) - coaching cues and transferability

(20:26) - comparing positions in golf

(22:13) - the process of improvement in golf

(28:57) - developing skills through constraints

(29:24) - slow motion drills in learning

(34:02) - neural adaptation in sports

(41:47) - an adaptable system

078: Jordan Niebrugge – How I Became an All-American and Walker Cupper

Friday, December 22, 2023 • Duration 45:15

In this episode, we are joined by Jordan Niebrugge. Jordan (@jniebs5) played at Oklahoma State where he was a four-time All-American and a two-time Walker Cupper. He won the U.S. Amateur Public Links Championship in 2013 and has played in the Masters, the Open, and the U.S. Open. After college, Jordan has played on PGA Tour Canada and the Korn Ferry Tour. Most recently, he is in the process of rehabbing a significant injury and is looking to return to golf in 2024.

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(04:49) - college recruiting and meeting Coach McGraw

(06:48) - winning the Wisconsin State Open

(11:43) - college golf and competition

(18:05) - the course during tournament week

(20:34) - golf's challenges and obstacles

(25:37) - swing coaches and technical struggles

(28:18) - injury struggles and rehab

(32:26) - balancing pro golf and family

(37:40) - coaching on the side

(40:30) - club head position in swing

077: Tim Tucker – The Secrets Behind Elite Caddying and Great Putting

Friday, December 15, 2023 • Duration 01:07:13

In this episode, we are joined by Tim Tucker. Tim (@2timtucker) is a PGA Tour caddie currently working the bag for Kurt Kitayama. Tim was the longtime caddy for Bryson DeChambeau and has also caddied for several other pros, including Lexi Thompson. In addition to caddying, Tim also created the True Aim Marker: https://trueaimmarker.com/

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(04:42) - handicap index and tournament scores

(09:03) - Bryson's impressive golf skills

(11:22) - advantage of using aimpoint

(15:57) - Bryson's unique approach to golf

(19:26) - putting technique and improvement

(21:30) - golfers needing to experiment more

(26:57) - using the True Aim Marker

(28:00) - improving intuition in putting

(33:19) - working with Bryson Dechambeau

(34:51) - transformation of golf

(39:51) - pre shot routine details

076: Jimmy Stanger – Getting to the PGA Tour and Giving Back

Friday, December 8, 2023 • Duration 54:08

In this episode, we are joined by Jimmy Stanger. Jimmy (@jimmy_stanger) is a golfer on the PGA Tour. He started golf at a young age and eventually committed to play for Virginia, where he was an All-American and won the ACC Championship. After graduating from Virginia, Jimmy eventually earned status on the Korn Ferry Tour, and finally gained status on the PGA Tour this year.

BirdiesforHope: https://www.jimmystanger.com/birdiesforhope

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(01:47) - playing tournaments at a young age

(03:12) - golf as a lifelong dream

(06:45) - transitioning to college golf

(09:49) - college golf career highlights

(15:25) - making the decision to turn professional

(17:44) - rising up the golf rankings

(21:34) - Q-School mishap and perseverance

(23:28) - ups and downs in golf

(25:51) - making swing changes during tournaments

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