The Tournament Code

by Cooper Collins & Daniel Hamrin

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.

Podcast episodes

  • 092: Maxwell Moldovan – From PGA Tour U to the PGA Tour Americas

    092: Maxwell Moldovan – From PGA Tour U to the PGA Tour Americas

    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

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

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

    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. --- 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 (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

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

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

    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. --- 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 (03:16) - 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

  • 089: Ryan Crysler – Getting Players Great at The Floridian

    089: Ryan Crysler – Getting Players Great at The Floridian

    In this episode, we are joined by Ryan Crysler. Ryan (@ryancrysler) is a senior instructor at the Butch Harmon Floridian. --- 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 (06:27) - group structure at The Floridian (12:32) - learning from Butch (16:27) - time at SMU (25:28) - identifying patterns (34:35) - getting into golf instruction (41:00) - preparation vs. swing (46:32) - expectation management (52:54) – analyzing performance

  • 088: Roberto Castro – What it Takes to be on the PGA Tour

    088: Roberto Castro – What it Takes to be on the PGA Tour

    In this episode, we are joined by Roberto Castro. Roberto (@cicioCASTRO) currently works a job in consulting, but previously played on the PGA Tour, making 115/192 cuts with 12 Top-10 finishes. --- Follow us: Twitter - @TournamentCode Instagram - @thetournamentcode YouTube - The Tournament Code Hosted by: Cooper Collins (@coopercollins99) and Daniel Hamrin (@DanielHamrin) Sponsored by: https://puttviewbooks.com/ --- (01:40) - Puttview Books first tee shot (04:33) - amping up game for the Tour (09:07) - retiring from the Tour (16:27) - time at Georgia Tech (24:28) - getting status on PGA Tour (32:10) - swing changes and improvements (38:04) - workout routine when playing (45:09) - strokes gained (51:58) - what stats you should look at