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.
In this episode, we are joined by Johan Swanepoel. Johan (@johanswanepoel) is the caddie for Branden Grace and former caddie for Christian Bezuidenhout. --- Follow us: Twitter - @TournamentCode Instagram - @thetournamentcode YouTube - The Tournament Code Hosted by: Cooper Collins (@coopercollins99) and Daniel Hamrin (@DanielHamrin) Sponsored by: https://puttviewbooks.com/ --- (01:10) - Puttview Books first tee shot (03:50) - Johan's golf background (06:18) - South African talent (11:20) - best memories as a caddie (15:25) - data on the LIV Tour (20:31) - data providers (26:07) - learning from coaches (30:01) - difference with majors (35:04) - the importance of caddies
In this episode, we are joined by David Ford. David (@davidfordgolf) is an college golfer at UNC and is #1 on PGA Tour University. --- Follow us: Twitter - @TournamentCode Instagram - @thetournamentcode YouTube - The Tournament Code Hosted by: Cooper Collins (@coopercollins99) and Daniel Hamrin (@DanielHamrin) Sponsored by: https://puttviewbooks.com/ --- (01:10) - Puttview Books first tee shot (03:11) - David's background (05:44) - handling an offseason (10:20) - what David focuses on when nervous (15:52) - path to UNC (21:31) - best ways to rest (28:07) - nutrition (36:01) - working on practice rounds (40:31) - becoming more like Christ
094: Derek Deminsky – Leveling Up the Short Game In this episode, we are joined by Derek Deminsky. Derek (@golfbettertucson) is an instructor who specializes in short game instruction. --- Follow us: Twitter - @TournamentCode Instagram - @thetournamentcode YouTube - The Tournament Code Hosted by: Cooper Collins (@coopercollins99), Daniel Hamrin (@DanielHamrin), and Jack Bergstrom (@Jack_Bergstrom) Sponsored by: https://puttviewbooks.com/ --- (01:10) - Puttview Books first tee shot (02:11) - why Tour players come to him (06:18) - clarity of intent in short game (10:20) - being confident (15:25) - Johnson Wagner (20:31) - shot selection (32:07) - swing preferences (40:01) - importance of speed (46:04) - how to choose a teacher
In this episode, we are joined by Scott Fawcett. Scott (@decade_golf) is a course management expert who helps players get the most out of their games. --- Follow us: Twitter - @TournamentCode Instagram - @thetournamentcode YouTube - The Tournament Code Hosted by: Cooper Collins (@coopercollins99) and Daniel Hamrin (@DanielHamrin) Sponsored by: https://puttviewbooks.com/ --- (01:10) - Puttview Books first tee shot (02:11) - playing competitive golf again (09:33) - playing on varying conditions (14:42) - playing well with gm_golf (22:11) - folly of working both ways with driver (35:05) - the theoretical limit of speed (43:07) - the difficulty of supporting speed (56:19) - being in the zone (01:05:32) - working ball both ways with irons
In this episode, we are joined by Maxwell Moldovan. Maxwell (@MoldovanMaxwell) is a golfer on PGA Tour Americas and former college golfer at Ohio State. --- Follow us: Twitter - @TournamentCode Instagram - @thetournamentcode YouTube - The Tournament Code Hosted by: Cooper Collins (@coopercollins99) and Daniel Hamrin (@DanielHamrin) Sponsored by: https://puttviewbooks.com/ --- (01:10) - Puttview Books first tee shot (03:08) - from college to PGA Tour Americas (06:13) - traveling full-time (11:59) - origin of swing mechanics (15:11) - going to Ohio State (21:16) - swing speed (31:07) – planning a professional schedule (36:41) - playing in the US Open (44:32) - using launch monitors