Pain Free Golf Performance Podcast: Recent Episodes
Dr. Russ Manalastas
The Pain Free Golf Performance Podcast with Dr. Russ Manalastas brings you interviews and education from the top golf performance coaches, physical therapists, instructors, and other golf specific brands. Topics range from performance training, fitness, injury recovery, instruction, equipment, and everything in between! The goal of this podcast is to help golf athletes play their best golf yet without limitations.
We're lucky to have Pete Holman join us and take time out of his busy schedule to talk golf performance! On this episode we discuss Pete's journey through the health and fitness realms, creating multiple products that are on the market, and how his Golf Forever swing trainer has gained significant traction in the golf performance space. Make sure you give this a listen and if you enjoy the show, please subscribe and leave a review!
How well are you recovering after playing a round of golf? What does recovery mean to you and what is your approach to it? While there are a lot of different methods to help with recovery, we like to stick to the basics to help get our golfers to where they need to be! On this episode of the podcast we discuss our key indicators for recovery to help our golfers play better for longer.
On this episode, Dr. Russ discusses why everyone needs to incorporate some sort of strength training into their routine! If we want to be able to stay on the course for the duration of the golf season, then our body needs to be able to handle the stress of golf. Listen in on his thoughts on how best to utilize resistance training for golf!
Dr. Russ is joined by special guest John Pinelli of Punch'd Energy. On this episode, they discuss the origin story of Punch'd Energy, they why behind a caffeinated gummie, and how best to utilize this product for golf performance!
Dr. Russ covers the concept of less is more when it comes to getting your golf season started! On this episode he'll cover 3 things you should strongly consider when it comes to getting your golf game primed for the year!
On this episode, Dr. Russ discusses the need for club head speed that the majority of golfers are always searching for. He goes over 3 ways to improve your club head speed to hit the ball further and put yourself in better position to score!
Jeff Mocini is the founder of Slopegraide, which is a ball marker that has technology built into the marker to help golfers read greens better to putt better! In this episode we discuss the early journey of Slopegraide, the progression to where it is now, and also discuss Jeff's collegiate golf experience that helped him come up with the idea for Slopegraide!
Episode 37 brings to you Judd Simon & Pat Little who are the founders of Aced Golf. Aced Golf is trying to provide high quality apparel and products but at competitive pricing for the everyday golfer. This was a great conversation where we discussed the ideas leading up to creating Aced Golf, what their mission continues to be, and what products they currently have out.
In this episode Dr. Russ explains what to do when golf athletes want to maximize their offseason but they are either dealing or recovering from an injury. We hear this a lot and so we wanted to lay out some simple tips for you to figure out how best to expedite the process!
In this episode Dr. Russ discusses what are some key areas to focus on early in your golf offseason program. He also discusses why surrounding yourself with a team to help you achieve your performance goals is a key part of the process!
After a brief hiatus, we are back with the podcast discussing strategies to consider as the offseason approaches! Make sure you subscribe and tune in as we deep dive into the things you need to be focusing on to elevate your game next season! Make sure you check out and subscribe to our Pain Free Golf Performance YouTube page as we will put up a ton of content moving forward to keep you feeling and performing your best!
Zack Sharrow is the tour director for the Upstate Under Armour Junior Golf Tour and the Director of Operations and Performance at Sorzone Golf Academy. On this episode we discuss Zack's journey to being involved with golf, his roles and responsibilities when it comes to the Under Armour Junior Tour, and where he feels like junior golf currently is in the Upstate New York region.
1:00 - Origin Story
4:45 - The UA Junior Tour
8:08 - UA Junior Tour NY Details
12:55 - What separates the UA Junior Tour from other tournaments
16:35 - The state of junior golf in western NY
20:46 - What junior golfers struggle with most
24:47 - What's in the bag
28:16 - Shotgun round
36:20 - Words of wisdom
Instagram - @uajuniortour_ny, @sharrow9
www.uagolftour.com
Jake Newman is the Golf Marketing Coordinator as Rapsodo Golf. Rapsodo's mobile launch monitor (MLM) was voted best personal launch monitor by MyGolfSpy and also the official launch monitor for Golf Digest. In this episode we discuss the technology behind the Rapsodo MLM, why people should consider using one, and how their community is leveraging some of the best instructors in the world. We also discuss Jake's journey through golf and playing in college at Maryville University.
0:54 - Jake's Origin Story
2:20 - Jake's Current Collegiate Golf Experience
4:27 - Jake's Journey With Rapsodo
7:20 - Rapsodo's Origin Story
9:30 - Rapsodo's Technology In The Launch Monitor
16:00 - Rapsodo's Traction In The Launch Monitor Market
17:45 - What Industry Leaders Are Using The Monitor
21:20 - Jake's Collegiate Golf Schedule
26:37 - What's In The Bag
29:25 - Shotgun Round
37:21 - Words Of Wisdom
Follow Rapsodo and all they are doing @Rapsodo and follow Jake @JakeNewman35 on instagram
Andrew Hannon is a personal trainer and performance coach at Premier Fitness Systems in Scottsdale, Arizona. He's one of Golf Digest's Top 50 Best Golf Fitness Trainers, he's Titleist Performance Institute Certified, and has worked with a number of elite golfers on the PGA & LPGA tour in addition to the recreational golf athlete. In this episode we discuss what he prioritizes when it comes to working with the elite athlete and the recreational athlete, how understanding your client is so important when it comes to training, and how best to make the most of fitness if you are new to it!
Show Notes
1:10 - Origin Story
6:15 - How Andrew Got Into Golf
12:00 - What Andrew Prioritizes With His Elite Golfers
18:45 - What Differs In Andrew's Approach With Elite & Recreational Golfers
23:23 - Andrew's Affiliation With Adidas
27:06 - What's In Andrew's Bag
29:40 - Shotgun Round
38:12 - Words Of Wisdom
Connect With Andrew!
Instagram - @Ando_PFS
E-mail: AHannon3320@gmail.com
On this episode we are joined by Stephanie Molloy who is a PGA Professional and golf coach at the Golf Performance Center located in Ridgefield, CT. Stephanie wears a lot of hats and we discuss a variety of topics such as growing the game of golf in today's youth, her experience playing collegiate golf, and how women are making a big impact in the golf world.
1:12 – Origin Story
3:08 – Stephanie’s Collegiate Golf Experience
6:32 – Golf Performance At The Collegiate Level
11:11 – Playground Golf Foundation
15:10 – Women In The Sport Of Golf
20:32 – How Stephanie Is Growing The Game Of Golf
24:26 – The Golf Performance Center
27:57 – What’s In The Bag
31:36 – Shotgun Round
36:58 – Words Of Wisdom
Social Media Channels - @MolloyMethods
Mike Lombardi is part of WHOOP's performance team. WHOOP is a fitness tracker that measures 3 pillars for improved performance - sleep, recovery, and strain. On this episode we discuss what WHOOP is, how it works, and how it is changing how people look at their health and wellness to improve their own performance either during the day or in athletics.
1:00 - Origin Story
4:15 – What WHOOP Is
16:30 – Gaining Traction In The Technology Space
24:00 - WHOOP And The Golf Athlete
28:21 – WHOOP’s Use In The Injury Recovery Process
34:30 – What’s In The Bag
42:56 – Words Of Wisdom
www.whoop.com
Instagram - @WHOOP
This episode we break down our thoughts and reflect on a great Masters weekend and why the importance of physical preparation for golf is an underrated aspect that many fail to prioritize!
This week we are introducing shorter solo episodes from Dr. Russ to give you some of his thoughts on what he'll be doing with his golf clients as the offseason approaches. He also gives you his top 3 golfers that could take home the green jacket this weekend! Make sure to rate and subscribe to the podcast to stay up to the date with all the latest content!
Mike Napoleon is a PGA professional, TPI certified, and Co-Founder of Superspeed Golf Training System. Superspeed golf utilizes overspeed training to help golf athletes swing faster and improve club head speed to increase their distance with their clubs. On this episode we discuss the origin of Superspeed, how best to utilize it, and what golfers need to focus on if they want to increase their distance!
1:00 – Origin Story
8:39 – Gaining Mainstream Momentum With Superspeed
11:03 – The Foundations Of Superspeed Golf
15:40 – Which Superspeed Set Is Right For You?
17:50 – Is More Swings Better With Overspeed Training?
19:45 – Examples Of Big Swing Speed Jumps
24:27 – The #1 Thing Golfer’s Struggle With The Most
26:20 – What’s In The Bag
28:15 – Shotgun Round
34:23 – Words Of Wisdom
35:25 – Other Products Superspeed Has
Instagram - @SuperSpeedGolf
www.superspeedgolf.com
Info@superspeedgolf.com
Jeff Urzetta is a PGA Instructor and Head Of Instruction at Oak Hill Country Club and Quail Valley Golf Club. Jeff has a long lineage of golf professionals in his family and he discusses his journey into the golf world, his approach to teaching golf clients, and what he focuses on with clients when trying to improve their approach off the tee!
0:58 - Origin Story
3:36 – Jeff’s Path To Golf Instruction
7:30 – Splitting Time Between 2 Golf Clubs
13:50 – Working With Clients Who Have Been Through Multiple Instructors
19:26 – What Jeff Thinks Golfers Struggle With The Most
23:52 – What’s In The Bag
25:41 - Shotgun Round
31:57 – Words Of Wisdom
Instagram: @JeffUrzetta
E-mail: JUrzetta@oakhillcc.com
Lisa Scally is an Assistant PGA Instructor at Oak Hill Country Club and the Director of Junior Golf at the club. In addition to Lisa playing professionally during her career and now being an instructor, her family runs a golf facility in Pennsylvania that has been around since 1954. In this episode we discuss some key things that Lisa focuses on with her junior golfers, and what it's like to be at a country club preparing for a major championship.
0:54 – Origin Story
7:30 – Junior Golf At Oak Hill Country Club
10:40 – Working with younger junior golfers
14:13 – What Junior Golfers Struggle With Most
19:23 – Preparing Oak Hill For The 2023 PGA Championship
24:25 – What’s In Lisa’s Bag
30:41 – Shotgun Round
E-mail: LScallygolfpro@gmail.com
Mike Boyko is the owner of Tempo In Motion Golf. Tempo In Motion utilizes click tracks and audio beats to help lock in a rhythm that is customized to golfers to help them maintain consistent tempo throughout practice and when competing. Mike is a professional drummer who has performed at the highest level with many notable bands throughout his career so he brings a very unique background to the golf space. Tune in and listen to what he has to say about how Tempo In Motion came about, how he utilizes it, and why mindfulness is such key component for golfers.
0:58 – Mike’s Origin Story
4:30 – When Tempo In Motion Became A Tangible Idea
7:40 – What Is Flow State?
19:30 – How Tempo In Motion Works
25:25 – Implementing & Practicing With Tempo In Motion
28:40 – What Golfers Struggle With When Trying To Implement Tempo In Motion
31:20 - What's In The Bag
32:35 – Shotgun Round
41:14 – Words Of Wisdom
www.tempoinmotion.com
Instagram: @tempo_in_motion
Thomas holds a Bachelor’s of Science in Kinesiology, is a Human Movement Specialist, and Corrective Exercise Specialist that specializes in working with the Golf Athlete. On this episode we discuss his approach to working with golf athletes dealing with discomfort, Thomas' own experience dealing with back pain, and actionable steps to get you back on the road to recovery!
Show Notes
1:10 - Thomas’ Origin Story
5:32 - Building The Low Back Pain Center
11:30 – Thomas’ Personal Experience With Back Pain
22:53 – What Thomas Works On Primarily With His Golfers
34:21 – Who TrainFuly Is For
37:19 – What’s In The Bag
38:02 – Shotgun Round
41:27 – Words Of Wisdom
Instagram: @elasticgolfer
www.trainfuly.com
www.lowbackpaincenter.com
Dr. Harry Sese is a sports chiropractor who specializes in the golf athlete and owns Golfletica in Bellevue, Washington. He has spent the last 10 years treating and managing golf related injuries on the PGA tour. On this episode we discuss how to best manage nagging injuries, why relying on pain is not a great long term solution, and how best to prepare the body for golf.
Show Notes
1:58 – Harry’s Origin Story
7:17 – Harry’s Transition Into The Golf Niche
14:55 – How Tae Kwon Do Relates To Golf
21:19 – What A Day On The PGA Tour Looks Like For Harry
28:52 – Harry’s Short & Long Term Approach To Nagging Injuries
33:55 – What Golfetica Is All About
40:04 – What’s In Harry’s Bag
40:54 – Shotgun Round
45:26 – Words Of Wisdom
Instagram - @thegolfingdoc, @golfletica
www.golfletica.com
Dr. Shane Lawlor is a sports chiropractor who owns his own practice Lawlor Clinic in Ireland. He’s spent the last 10 years as a sports chiropractor for the PGA and European tours and on this episode we discuss what his experience during his time on tour and expectations of both clinicians and golf athletes at the highest level.
Episode 20 – Shane Lawlor
1:13 – Shane’s Origin Story
16:50 – A Day In The Life On Tour
22:50 – Recovery Strategies For The Golfer
29:00 – What Recovery Strategies Tour Players Were Using
32:00 - What’s In Shane’s Bag
35:40 - Shotgun Round
40:35 - Words Of Wisdom
Instagram: @golfchiro
Twitter: @golfchiro
www.thegolfchiro.com
Dr. Kevin Dishon is a Doctor of Physical Therapy and Titleist Performance Institute fitness and medical practitioner. Kevin owns his own practice The Golf DPT and serves the New Jersey and NYC area in a concierge based role to help the golf athlete go from injuries back to performance. On this episode we discuss some things that Kevin sees when working with golfers that aren't always highlighted and how he goes that extra step to ensure his clients are getting the best care possible!
1:04 - Kevin’s Origin Story
12:44 – Common Issues Kevin Sees With The Golf Athlete
18:10 – What Golf Athlete’s Struggle With The Most
24:01 – What’s In The Bag
25:47 – Shotgun Round
30:21 – Words Of Wisdom
Contact Info
Instagram - @TheGolfDPT
www.thegolfdpt.com
Sean is a PGA Golf Instructor and Head Coach of the Nazareth Men's and Women's golf teams. On this episode Sean speaks to what he looks for in a golfer looking to play at the collegiate level and how the year is normally laid out when it comes to working with his teams.
Show Notes
1:03 – Sean’s Origin Story
10:50 – The Collegiate Golfer Schedule
20:14 – Working & Collaborating With Different Swing Coaches
28:11 – What’s In Coach Sean’s Bag
32:39 – Shotgun Round
40:05 - Words Of Wisdom
Email
Slalley8@naz.edu
Instagram
@LalleyGolf
@NazarethGolf
Payton Wardlow is the CEO and Founder of Birdie Bundle. Birdie Bundle is a subscription based box service geared for the golf enthusiast who needs apparel and accessories to perform at their best! We discuss on this episode how they go about choosing items for each bundle and how they put customer service at the forefront of their business!
0:51 – Payton’s Background Story
3:03 – The Why Behind Birdie Bundle
8:20 – Birdie Bundle’s Growth
11:56 – The Process Behind Items In A Birdie Bundle
18:05 – What Most Golfer’s Look For In A Birdie Bundle
24:10 – What’s In Payton’s Bag
26:10 – Shotgun Round
28:30 – Birdie Bundle Box Options
30:00 – Best Way To Choose Your Bundle Option
Instagram - @thebirdiebundle
www.birdiebundle.com
Golf Doc Duo is made up of George Tate, who is a Doctor of Physical Therapy, and Quenten Hooker, who is a PhD candidate in Movement Science. We discuss with them the why behind creating Golf Doc Duo, and how they approach performance for the golf athlete.
Both George and Quenten played golf at the collegiate level as well so they offer some great insight for those looking to play at the next level. Their advice to athletes or parents who want to play in college is an absolute much listen!
Show Notes
Lindsay is one of Golf Digest’s Top 50 Golf Fitness Professionals, she is a Board Certified Sports Physical Therapist, Titleist Performance Institute Certified Coach/Instructor, and owner of Buckeye Performance Golf. Lindsay discusses her journey that led her to pursuing golf and becoming a sought out entity in the Ohio area and advice for the golfers who are dealing with injuries!
Contact Information
www.buckeyeperformancegolf.com
Instagram: @buckeyeperformance golf
Personal Instagram: @Lcbecker
Alex is a golf instructor and founder of The Art Of Simple Golf. In this episode, Alex goes over the reason for creating The Art Of Simple Golf, his journey while playing golf professionally, and some key advice he gives to golfers of any skill level to help improve their performance!
1:03 - Alex's Background Story
7:35 – How The Art Of Simple Golf Got Started
19:38 – What SIMPLE Stands For
22:50 – What’s In Alex’s Bag
25:15 – Shotgun Round
Contact Information
www.theartofsimplegolf.com
Facebook Group: The Art Of Simple Golf
YouTube: The Art Of Simple Golf
Episode 13 brings to you Trevor Sousa, who is the head varsity golf coach for the men’s and women’s teams at Victor High School. He is also a strength coach and physical education and health teacher in the school district. In this episode Trevor gives great insight on how to manage the golf athlete in a team setting, expectations when working with other swing coaches, and advice for golfers and parents who are looking to pursue golf at the collegiate level. Trevor has a ton to offer golfers and that was on full display in this podcast episode.
1:20 - Coach Sousa's Background Story
6:25 – Managing Golf Athletes In A Team Format
8:25 – Golf Athlete’s Coming Through Victor’s Program
12:22 – Managing Relationships With Swing Instructors And The Golf Athlete
17:16 – Struggles Coach Sousa Sees With The Younger Golf Athlete
24:37 - What’s In Trevor’s Bag
28:17 – Shotgun Round
33:15 – Words Of Wisdom
Contact Information
Twitter: @TrevorSousa
Instagram: @TrevorSousa18
Email: SousaT@victorschools.org
This week we have Alex Ehlert, who is a PhD candidate studying sport and exercise performance at Old Dominion University. Alex has a background in kinesiology and exercise physiology as well and focuses on the golf athlete. A lot of his efforts have been on focusing on physical traits that help golfers improve their performance. Unfortunately, with all the information available to us, it can be tough to decipher good versus bad. Alex does a great job explaining how research can help guide you through your training and what to look for. His background playing collegiate golf and also coaching at UNC Greensboro give him great insight on how best to elevate your game.
1:20 – Alex’s Background Story
3:23 - Alex's Journey With Golf
10:20 – How Alex Integrates Research Into Performance
16:40 – What The Research Is Showing For Performance Enhancement in Golf
21:40 – Struggles That Golfers Face
25:45 – What’s In Alex’s Bag
27:52 – Shotgun Round
31:07 – Words Of Wisdom
Contact Information
Twitter: @AlexMEhlert
Instagram: @golf_physiologist
Trevor Anderson is one of Golf Digest's Top 50 Golf Fitness Coaches, owns Better Every Day Institute, he's an Under Armour Performance Coach, and founder of Golfleticism. Trevor has seen a wide variety of athletes ranging from youth all the way to the professional ranks and this week he discusses some things he really tries to focus on, regardless of where the athlete is in their journey to maximize their performance.
Show Notes
1:53 - Trevor's Background Story
11:00 - The why behind GOLFleticism
16:53 - What Trevor focuses on with his elite golf athletes
21:15 - What's in Coach TA's Bag
25:06 - Shotgun Round
34:35 - Words Of Wisdom
www.bettereverydayorlando.com
Instagram:
Personal - @ta2claps
Business - @Bettereverydayorlando
Golfleticism - @Golfleticism
Twitter: @ta2claps
John Graham is a PGA member and full time putting coach on the Korn Ferry, European, and PGA tours. On this episode John shares his knowledge when it comes to putting and offers great advice to those who are struggling with their own putting!
Show Notes
1:25 - John Graham’s Background Story
5:00 – John’s Experience Coaching Collegiate Golf
8:42 – How John Got Into Specializing In Putting
14:25 – Aimpoint’s Philosophy To Putting
20:13 – Getting Golfer’s To Buy Into Aimpoint Putting Philosophy
23:30 - #1 Thing John Feels Golfers Struggle With Most With Putting
25:43 – A Day In The Life On Tour With John
29:15 – What’s In John Graham’s Bag
31:55 – Shotgun Round
34:30 – Words Of Wisdom
Contact Info
Shortgamesecrets.tv
Twitter – @JohnGrahamGolf
Instagram - @JohnGrahamGolf
Dr. Stephen Gonzalez is a Certified Mental Performance Coach & Consultant. He is the Assistant Athletic Director For Leadership & Mental Performance at Dartmouth College. In this episode, Dr. G discusses his approach when dealing with the golfer of any level who is having issues from the mental and psychological aspects of golf. This is a great listen, be sure to tune in!
Show Notes
1:04 - Dr. G's Background Story
19:40 - Dr. G's On What Golfer's Struggle With Most
26:40 - Dr. G's Assessment Of The Golf Athlete
35:45 - Integrating The Mental Approach To The Golf Athlete
46:27 - What's In Dr. G's Bag
48:12 - Shotgun Round
50:40 - Words Of Wisdom
Contact Information
Instagram - @stevepgonzalez
Twitter - @stevepgonzalez
Website - www.stephen-gonzalez.com
We are joined this week by owner and founder of Next Level Strength & Conditioning Nate VanKouwenberg. Nate wears a lot of different hats in addition to overseeing Next Level as he's the head strength coach for RIT's division I Men's Hockey Team as well as being the head strength coach and physical education teacher in the Victor central school district. This episode we discuss how to maintain quality training in a group based setting and how strength training and setting the foundation is key for long term success for the golf athlete.
Show Notes
1:45 - Nate’s Background Story
7:25 – Next Level’s Philosophy On Training
11:33 – Nate’s Thoughts On Small Group Training
15:50 – Training The Rotational Sport Athlete
22:40 – What Athlete’s Struggle With When It Comes To Training
27:10 - What’s In Nate’s Bag
28:45 - Shotgun Round
31:48 - Words Of Wisdom
Contact Information
www.trainatnextlevel.com
Instagram: @NextLevelRochester
Nate’s Personal Instagram: @NateVanK19
Twitter: @NextLevelSCNY
Dr. Kevin O’Connor is a board certified orthopedic specialist, strength and conditioning specialist, and owner of Impact PT and Performance in Orange County, California. In this episode we discuss Kevin’s journey into the golf niche, his skill set as a medical 3 provider through the Titleist Performance Institute, and his use of the Kvest technology to comprehensively get his golfers back to high performance.
Show Notes
1:20 - Kevin's Background Story
3:27 – The origin of Impact PT & Performance
5:50 – The #1 injury that Kevin sees in his office
6:50 – The Kvest technology and why Kevin uses it
11:30 – What’s in Kevin’s bag
13:10 - The #1 thing Kevin feels golfer’s struggle with the most
15:00 - Shotgun round
Contact Information
Instagram: Impact_ptp
Website: www.impactptp.com
This week's Pain Free Golf Performance Podcast episode features Ben Shear. Ben is one of Golf Digest’s Top 50 fitness trainers and is the fitness advisor for Golf Digest. He also owns his own performance center Ben Shear Golf down in New Jersey. Ben offers a lot of insight on what it took for him to get to work with some of the top players on the PGA tour and how he integrates data and science into his training philosophy. He also shares a lot of great stories on his work with Luke Donald and what his schedule looks like when he’s travelling on tour with players. He also has his own podcast called the Ben Shear Golf Podcast so be sure to check that out!
Contact Information
IG: @Ben.Shear
Twitter: @Ben_Shear
Website: https://www.bensheargolf.com/
In this episode we chat with division 1 golf athlete Christian Chapman. Christian is from Rochester, NY and is a junior at St. Bonaventure University. We discusss his path that led him to playing at the collegiate level and he offers some advice to the young golfers who are looking to play at the next level!
1:00 – Christian’s Background Story
2:33 – Why Christian Chose Golf
4:06 – How Christian Has Dealt With Injuries During His Golf Career
7:50 – What’s in Christian’s Bag!
9:30 – Why Christian Transitioned Away From A Hybrid In Favor Of A Higher Iron
11:05 – The #1 Thing He Thinks Younger Golfers Struggle With The Most
13:48 – Shotgun Round
19:50 – Advice To The Younger Golfer About Playing At The Next Level
Social Media
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cchapman_10/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/CChapman_10
Steve Coulton is the Co-Owner and VP of Sales of OnCore Golf located in Buffalo, NY. Steve discusses his journey on creating OnCore Golf with his business partner Bret Blakely, the reasons they were compelled to do it, and how best to choose a golf ball that works best for your game.
Show Notes
1:07 - Steve’s Background Story
3:20 – The Why Behind Creating OnCore Golf
7:00 – OnCore’s Turning Point In The Golf Space
10:55 – OnCore Golf Ball Technology
14:35 – Choosing The Right Golf Ball For You
16:10 – Why Golfer’s Struggle To Choose The Right Ball
18:30 – Steve’s Collegiate Golf Experience
22:30 – Steve’s Experience With Strength Training At College
24:30 – What’s In Steve Coulton’s Bag
28:54 – Shotgun Round
33:15 – OnCore’s Website Golf Ball Fitting Process
36:50 – What’s In The Pipeline For OnCore
www.oncoregolf.com
Social Media
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/oncoregolf/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/OnCoreGolf/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/OnCoreGolf
In Episode 3 we are joined by Lance Gill. Lance Gill is one of Golf Digest’s Top 50 Best Trainers, Owner of Lance Gill Performance, and Lead Instructor for Titleist Performance Institute. Lance joins the show to discuss his journey playing collegiate golf, landing a job with Titleist Performance Institute, and his approach to helping golfers perform at their best.
1:25 - Lance’s Background Story
5:35 - Lance’s Collegiate Golf Experience
10:35 - A day in the life with Lance at TPI
12:05 - The importance of an integrated model for the golf athlete
14:00 - Why finding a clinician who understands golf is a key component for the sport
19:25 - Why assessing the golfer is where Lance starts to provide a comprehensive training plan
21:34 – Objectively measuring progress is superior than solely what a golfer feels
22:38 - What’s In Lance Gill’s Golf Bag?
27:00 - Shotgun Round
31:26 - Words Of Wisdom
Contact Information
Website: www.lgperformance.com
Twitter: @Lgperformance
Facebook: @Lgperformance
Instagram: Lgp_inc
Titleist Performance Institute: www.mytpi.com
In this episode we are joined by Neil Reidy who is the head PGA professional at Cobblestone Creek Country Club located in Victor, NY. Prior to coming to Cobblestone Creek in 2011, Neil was an Assistant Golf Professional at Oak Hill
Country Club under PGA Hall of Fame Member and Top 25 Instructor,
Craig Harmon. In addition to his time at Oak Hill, Neil was an
Assistant Golf Professional at McArthur Golf Club in Hobe Sound,
Florida under PGA Head Professional, Kevin Murphy.
Show Notes
0:55-Neil’s journey with golf
5:11-Journey into instruction
8:15-What junior golfers struggle with the most
9:30-What adult golfers struggle with the most
12:05-What’s in the bag segment
15:15 – The case for hybrid clubs over higher irons
17:00-“Shotgun” Round of golf related questions
Contact information
Cobblestone Creek Country Club: www.cobblestonecreekcc.com
Instagram: @cobblestoneperformance
In the very first episode of the Pain Free Golf Performance Podcast, Dr. Russ goes over the why behind starting this podcast. We discuss Dr. Russ' journey as to how he got into this field and why he's so passionate about helping golfers play great golf and doing so without limitations!
Show Notes
1:07-Why Dr. Russ got into this field
4:27-How Dr. Russ spent his career so far as a PT
8:05-How Dr. Russ began my journey with serving golfers
10:12-Dr. Russ' own personal background in golf
12:15-Why Dr. Russ started this podcast
14:21-Wrap up and what to look forward to