TOUR COACH with Tony Ruggiero

by TOUR COACH with Tony Ruggiero

Awareness: 4 Things To Be Aware Of To Shoot Lower Scores NOW | Tour Coach

This week on Tour Coach: the one word that fixes more golf games than any swing tip ever will — awareness. Tony sits down with longtime PGA Tour caddie Donald "Coop" Cooper, instructor Wayne Flint, and a PGA Tour mental performance coach Dr. Greg Cartin ("Doc") at Dutchman's Pipe to break down why most golfers don't struggle from bad mechanics — they struggle from not knowing what they're actually capable of. From knowing your real carry distances to understanding your start line to why "it's just a 4-iron" has ruined more rounds than any bad swing, this one applies whether you're a 30-handicapper or a tour pro. Check out and subscribe to all of The DewSweeper’s online content for more golf instruction, podcasts, insights, and so much more - updated daily! The Tour Coach Podcast DewSweeper TV Pro Work with Tony Ruggiero YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@DewsweeperTV Tour Coach: https://rss.com/podcasts/tourcoach-with-tony-ruggiero Website: https://dewsweepersgolf.com/ Instagram: https://instagram.com/thedewsweeper TikTok: @thedewsweeper Facebook: https://Facebook.com/DewSweepersGolfSchool Be sure to like, comment, subscribe, and share! Produced by Clint Crouch CCairwaves@gmail.com #TourCoach #GolfTips #GolfPodcast #GolfInstruction #GolfCoach #GolfSwing #MentalGame #GolfPsychology #LowerYourScore #GolfLife #PGATour #GolfLessons

Sep 1, 2026

40:56

Tour Coach | What a Coach Sees in Every Amateur Golf Swing

What does a tour-level coach actually see when an everyday golfer swings the club? In this week's Tour Coach, Tony Ruggiero sits down live from The Creek Club in Locust Valley, New York after a full day of teaching members alongside Morgan Hale, Jackson Koert, and others. The roundtable digs into the mistakes almost every amateur golfer repeats, how a great coach finds the one fix that actually changes ball flight, and the practice habits that separate golfers who improve from golfers who stay stuck. You will hear why simplifying beats a swing overhaul, why watching great teachers work is the fastest way to grow as a coach, how to tell whether a golfer physically cannot make a move or simply does not know how, the Paul Azinger wedge system for owning 30 to 70 yards, the practice hack almost no amateur will use (tee up your iron shots), and the three by five card trick that makes every lesson stick. Plus a shout out to Shuby after a big win in India. Sponsored by StayCay. Check out and subscribe to all of The DewSweepers online content for more golf instruction, podcasts, insights and so much more - updated daily! The Tour Coach Podcast DewSweeper TV Pro Work with Tony Ruggiero YouTube: /@dewsweepertv Tour Coach: [keep the RSS link from the last upload] Website: https://dewsweepersgolf.com/ Instagram: /thedewsweeper TikTok: @thedewsweeper Facebook: /dewsweepersgolfschool Chapters 0:00 - Live From The Creek Club in Locust Valley 1:48 - Remove the Hay: How Good Players Simplify 2:28 - Inside Today's Member Clinic 4:38 - Shout Out Shuby: A Big Win in India 5:08 - Why Teaching Others Sharpens Your Own Game 8:53 - Learning Under Legends: Go Watch Great Coaches Teach 11:44 - Three Years at The Creek: Building a Lesson Culture 14:19 - Finding the One Thing That Fixes a Swing 17:39 - Read the Ball Flight, Then the Face 19:44 - Cannot Move, or Does Not Know How? 23:10 - The Practice Hack No Amateur Will Use 26:12 - Script Your Practice Like a Tour Player 27:06 - The Azinger Wedge System: Own 30 to 70 Yards 34:28 - The Three by Five Card That Makes Lessons Stick 36:13 - Coach in the Player's Words, Not Yours 37:36 - Wrap Up: Honorary Members at The Creek Be sure to like, comment, subscribe, and share! Produced by Clint Crouch CCairwaves@gmail.com #TourCoach #TheDewSweeper #GolfInstruction #GolfCoaching #GolfTips #AmateurGolf #GolfPractice #ShortGame #GolfPodcast #GolfLessons

Aug 25, 2026

40:04

Tour Coach Golf Live: The Most Common Mistakes Recreational Golfers Make w/ Conner Luke

Watch Full Video Here: https://youtu.be/Put_UM9tHB0 Struggling with inconsistent ball contact or a "reverse pivot" in your golf swing? In this lesson, Tony Ruggiero from The DewSweeper joins forces with Conner Luke to break down the most common mistakes recreational golfers make, specifically lateral slide and poor balance. Learn actionable drills using the Pivot Pack—including band-assisted/resisted turns, single-leg stability exercises, and the "punching drill"—to help you build a solid foundation, stabilize your lower body, and finally get that low point in front of the ball. Whether you are a weekend warrior or looking to sharpen your technique, these fundamentals are designed to help you strike the ball more solidly every time. Check out and subscribe to all of The DewSweeper’s online content for more golf instruction, podcasts, insights, and so much more - updated daily! The Tour Coach Podcast DewSweeper TV Pro Work with Tony Ruggiero YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@DewsweeperTV Tour Coach: https://rss.com/podcasts/tourcoach-with-tony-ruggiero Website: https://dewsweepersgolf.com/ Instagram: https://instagram.com/thedewsweeper TikTok: @thedewsweeper Facebook: https://Facebook.com/DewSweepersGolfSchool Be sure to like, comment, subscribe, and share! Produced by Clint Crouch CCairwaves@gmail.com #prowork #dewsweepertv @dewsweepertv #golf #improveyourgolf #golftechnique #golfskill #golfinstruction #golfswing #golfcoach #TourCoach #Golfinstruction #pgatour #fypシ #golfsecrets

Aug 18, 2026

39:24

Tour Coach | Playing to Your Strengths & Developing Your Game with Andy Ogletree

In this episode of the Tour Coach Podcast on DewSweepers TV, professional golfer Andy Ogletree joins the show to discuss his recent experiences on tour and share valuable insights into his approach to the game. He talks about how taking a step back and prioritizing rest can benefit performance, and delves into the critical role that a strong mental game, optimism, and fundamental consistency play in sustaining a long professional career. Andy also outlines his strategy for transitioning into a more simplified, one-dimensional style of play following a wrist injury, explaining why minimizing errors is key to successful course management. He offers a breakdown of his specific preparation routines for practice rounds, including how he analyzes wind conditions and past data to avoid surprises during a tournament. Additionally, he provides an in-depth look at his highly structured putting practice, detailing the exact training tools and drills he uses daily to keep his stroke reliable. Finally, Andy reflects on the unique lessons, focus, and work ethic he observed firsthand while spending time around golf legends Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson. Chapters 00:00 Episode Introduction and Sponsor Shoutouts 01:25 Balancing Rest and Maintaining Form in Professional Golf 03:04 Adjusting Swing Technique and Simplifying Play for Pain Management 06:53 The Power of Optimism and Fundamental Consistency for Longevity 09:51 Course Management Strategies and Embracing One-Dimensional Play 11:15 Overcoming Analytical Objections and Eliminating One Side of the Course 14:04 Insights Gained from Playing with Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson 17:56 Shifting Practice Intentions and Avoiding Short-Sided Risk 19:27 Developing Sarter Scofing Habits in College and Pro Fields 20:56 Strategic Preparation: Wind Analysis and Tee Options in Practice Rounds 24:54 Evaluating Grass Variations and Target Scoring in Tournaments 26:42 Daily Putting Routines: Training Tools and Start Line Drills 28:57 Finding Comfort Over the Ball and Self-Correction in Practice 31:55 Closing Remarks and Wrap-Up Hashtags #TourCoachPodcast #AndyOgletree #GolfTips #MentalGame #CourseManagement #PuttingDrills #GolfPractice #DewSweeperTV #GolfInstructor #LIVGolf #PGATour #PGA

Jul 21, 2026

32:54

Tour Coach | Boring Golf is Good Golf

Dutchman's Pipe near Lexington, Kentucky for a "DewSweeper Escape" retreat weekend. Guests include PGA Tour caddy legend Coop (Donald Cooper), Bluebell Country Club director of instruction Conner Luke, Tour Coach podcast regular David Perkins (fresh off a medical and getting back to competing on the Korn Ferry Tour), and golf writer Matt Rudy. The conversation covers the unglamorous truth about tournament golf: boring golf is good golf. They break down why managing a bad round—turning a potential 78 into a 69 or 70—separates the best from everyone else, why missing the green with a wedge or making a triple bogey is the real killer, and how elite players like Scotty Scheffler obsess over the smallest details (like a half-inch grip adjustment) while also staying coachable and open to refinement. Coop shares caddy wisdom about decision-making under pressure and the "chess game" mentality. They dig into how coaches now have to be "concierges" filtering the firehose of Instagram tips and golf content, and discuss the difference between a rigid system and a belief structure. They also riff on Gwen Stefani, Rod Stewart vs. Madonna, and what separates a plus-3 handicap from a Korn Ferry Tour player. Check out and subscribe to all of The DewSweeper’s online content for more golf instruction, podcasts, insights and so much more - updated daily! The Tour Coach Podcast DewSweeper TV Pro Work with Tony Ruggiero YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@DewsweeperTV Tour Coach: https://rss.com/podcasts/tourcoach-with-tony-ruggiero Website: https://dewsweepersgolf.com/ Instagram: https://instagram.com/thedewsweeper TikTok: @thedewsweeper Facebook: https://Facebook.com/DewSweepersGolfSchool If you like the training aids and gear used check out our store!! https://7d478f-a8.myshopify.com/?srsltid=AfmBOoqqX2FBr-239XdDf7QXayock2yq6evfwke4N5Ubw9HitUcdMXXS Be sure to like, comment, subscribe, and share! Produced by Clint Crouch CCairwaves@gmail.com #TourCoach #DewSweepersGolf #GolfPodcast #GolfInstruction #GolfCoaching #PGATour #KornFerryTour #DutchmansPipe #Coaching #DavidPerkins #CoachingPhilosophy #GolfMindset #TournamentGolf #GolfTips #Caddy #BoringGolfIsGoodGolf #ScottieScheffler #ViktorHovland #TigerWoods #GolfDecisionMaking #GolfStrategy

Jul 14, 2026

42:15

Tour Coach | Austin Hitt - Believe You’re Good Enough

On this episode of Tour Coach, Tony Ruggiero sits down with Austin Hitt — fresh off a trip to "Mo Vegas" (Mobile, AL) — for a wide-ranging conversation on what actually separates good players from great ones. Austin breaks down the mental side of competitive golf: why belief in yourself might be 80-90% of the battle, how he uses money games and putting contests to simulate real tournament pressure, and the lesson from his college teammate Ben Griffin that changed his approach to practice (and his golf clubs) for good. They also dig into stories about PGA Tour players Ryan Gerard, Ben Griffin, and Rafa Campos, talk through Austin's approach to hitting fairways off the tee, and get into why Austin runs his junior camps with one hard rule: no dickheads allowed. Check out and subscribe to all of The DewSweeper’s online content for more golf instruction, podcasts, insights and so much more - updated daily! The Tour Coach Podcast DewSweeper TV Pro Work with Tony Ruggiero YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@DewsweeperTV Tour Coach: https://rss.com/podcasts/tourcoach-with-tony-ruggiero Website: https://dewsweepersgolf.com/ Instagram: https://instagram.com/thedewsweeper TikTok: @thedewsweeper Facebook: https://Facebook.com/DewSweepersGolfSchool If you like the training aids and gear used check out our store!! https://7d478f-a8.myshopify.com/?srsltid=AfmBOoqqX2FBr-239XdDf7QXayock2yq6evfwke4N5Ubw9HitUcdMXXS Be sure to like, comment, subscribe, and share! Produced by Clint Crouch CCairwaves@gmail.com #TourCoach #DewSweepersGolf #GolfPodcast #AustinHitt #TonyRuggiero #GolfMindset #PGATour #BenGriffin #RyanGerard #GolfInstruction #MentalGame #CollegeGolf #JuniorGolf #StayCay #GolfTips #BelieveInYourself #GolfSwing #TourPro #GolfCommunity #MobileAlabama

Jul 7, 2026

45:37

Wedge Fitting & Bunker Secrets + A Hank Johnson Classic

Tony Ruggiero sits down with Jackson Koert — one of the sharpest young teachers in the game — to dig into one of the most overlooked parts of club fitting: wedges. Most golfers grab one off the shelf and hope for the best. Tony and Jackson break down why that's costing you strokes, how to get properly fit starting in the bunker, and why the grind and bounce on the bottom of your club matters more than you think. Then, Tony goes back into the archives and dusts off a classic segment from the old DewSweepers Radio days — Hank Johnson, PGA Teacher of the Year and Golf Magazine Top 50, breaking down the history of the wedge, the Gene Sarazan story, and exactly how bounce works and why it changes everything around the greens. Check out and subscribe to all of The DewSweeper’s online content for more golf instruction, podcasts, insights and so much more - updated daily! The Tour Coach Podcast DewSweeper TV Pro Work with Tony Ruggiero YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@DewsweeperTV Tour Coach: https://rss.com/podcasts/tourcoach-with-tony-ruggiero Website: https://dewsweepersgolf.com/ Instagram: https://instagram.com/thedewsweeper TikTok: @thedewsweeper Facebook: https://Facebook.com/DewSweepersGolfSchool If you like the training aids and gear used check out our store!! https://7d478f-a8.myshopify.com/?srsltid=AfmBOoqqX2FBr-239XdDf7QXayock2yq6evfwke4N5Ubw9HitUcdMXXS Be sure to like, comment, subscribe, and share! Produced by Clint Crouch CCairwaves@gmail.com #prowork #dewsweepertv @dewsweepertv #golf #improveyourgolf #golftechnique #golfskill #golfinstruction #golfswing #golfcoach #TourCoach #Golfinstruction

Jun 30, 2026

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TOUR COACH with Tony Ruggiero

Awareness: 4 Things To Be Aware Of To Shoot Lower Scores NOW | Tour Coach

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The Tour Coach's Practice Tips Every Golfer Needs!

Tour Coach | Improving Your Game, Mental Strategy & Swing Tips

Tour Coach | Playing to Your Strengths & Developing Your Game with Andy Ogletree

Tour Coach | Boring Golf is Good Golf

Tour Coach | Austin Hitt - Believe You’re Good Enough

Wedge Fitting & Bunker Secrets + A Hank Johnson Classic