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 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
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
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
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
In this episode, we are joined by Mike Finney. Mike (@mfinneygolf) is the Director of Golf at the University of Louisville Golf Club. Mike had a successful career as a college golfer at LSU before turning pro and eventually turning to golf instruction. --- Follow us: Twitter - @TournamentCode Instagram - @thetournamentcode YouTube - The Tournament Code Hosted by: Cooper Collins (@coopercollins99) and Daniel Hamrin (@DanielHamrin) Sponsored by: https://puttviewbooks.com/ --- (01:09) - Puttview Books first tee shot (03:10) - golf instruction (07:09) - biomechanics (16:27) - using hands to square face (26:34) - the effect of backswing on rotation (37:29) - playing in tournaments (53:38) - videoing swing (01:00:09) - preferred grip orientation (01:07:10) - steep vs. shallow short game