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	Pub. Date	Title	Duration
	27 Feb 2017	Fixing The Over The Top Slice - McDivot	00:11:05
Today's episode is a listener question from McDivot on twitter. He says : @Golf_Strategy struggling with impact position.caster, weight even or back. just got Swingtalk. Any new drills to use with? Thanks What You'll Learn In Today's Episode How different types of feedback can help influence your swing and lock in those changes quickly How Bob Duncan uses the terrain around him to fix an over the top move How the Step Change drill from Super Speed Golf can fix a reverse pivot Golf Strategy Academy Videos Referenced Step change drill is at 3:02 Drill setup is at 2:00 Here's a secret that pros do, but you don't. THEY JOURNAL! Get my FREE 5 Minute Golf Journal so you can learn to analyze like a pro! Here's your Transcript! Hey McDivot, thanks for reaching out with the question. So from the sounds of it this is the classic over the top move. Meaning as you come into impact the face of the golf club is open and you are cutting across the Friend of the show Chris Finn from Par 4 Success has put together a free assessment to see how your four main rotation centers measure up to other golfers. Visit par4success.com/griffin to get your free assessment!
	03 Oct 2019	GSS 101: 2 Keys to Effortless Power	00:12:18
I'm not going to lie to you, I know everyone wants to hit the ball further. There are some simple mechanics that can help you get there too! This week we are exploring the two ways you can develop effortless power in your golf swing. If you want to gain more yards with the help of SuperSpeed Golf, enter my 100th episode giveaway for a chance to win a free set from them as well as a Masters and St. Andrews pin flag! www.golfstrategyschool.com/giveaway to enter! Friend of the show Chris Finn from Par 4 Success has put together a free assessment to see how your four main rotation centers measure up to other golfers. Visit par4success.com/griffin to get your free assessment!
	05 Sep 2019	3 Tips to Line Up Perfectly	00:15:14
One of the most important things in your golf game is your line. People often times think they are missing right or left, but in reality the shot was good, they just weren’t lined up correctly. In today's episode we're looking at 3 tips to get you lined up perfectly! If you want to work with me directly check out www.golfstrategyschool.com/academy for more details Friend of the show Chris Finn from Par 4 Success has put together a free assessment to see how your four main rotation centers measure up to other golfers. Visit par4success.com/griffin to get your free assessment!
	11 Dec 2019	GSS 111: How to Hit Your Driver Straight Every Time	00:22:05
All golfers share the common desire of hitting it long and straight down the fairway. Unfortunately, we end up finding the rough or worse the majority of the time. From there, it becomes a struggle to make a par or even a bogey. It’s important to understand the errors you’re making in your driver swing in order to make the first steps to correcting them. Whether you hit high slices or low hooks, there are reasons for every result. If you understand these reasons and how they relate to your swing, you will be on your way to hitting more fairways. CLICK HERE to check out the video demonstrating the soak the ball drill. Friend of the show Chris Finn from Par 4 Success has put together a free assessment to see how your four main rotation centers measure up to other golfers. Visit par4success.com/griffin to get your free assessment!
	04 Oct 2016	Stopping Negative Reactions	00:17:16
Holy smokes, I'm BACK! In this podcast we talk about an article that I really like, written by Alison Curdt. She tells us why it's important not to make that negative knee jerk reaction, and exactly how we can combat it! Also featured in this episode is the announcement of the new Golf Strategy Academy which is a monthly membership that grants you access to custom practices that have been proven (over 300 test subjects!) to lower your scores. These are the same practices from the 30 Day Challenge (which is now permanently closed) that helped over 300 golfers rapidly improve and shoot a BUNCH of personal bests. Sign up at this address (http://www.golfstrategyschool.com/membership-info) using promo code podcast to get in at the introductory rate of $39/month. The code is only valid until November 1st when the prices increase WILL increase. Until then I will see you in the short grass! Friend of the show Chris Finn from Par 4 Success has put together a free assessment to see how your four main rotation centers measure up to other golfers. Visit par4success.com/griffin to get your free assessment!
	19 Jan 2020	SC 6: How to Practice with a Purpose	00:24:30
Player Profile What's your handicap or your average score? 108 Is my average score. Never determined my actual handicap. What is your BEST score ever? 101 What is frustrating you the most about golf right now?: Breaking 100. I am fully capable because I will par 3 or 4 holes out of 18, but I just blow up on 3 or 4 holes and ruin my score. How often do you practice? Practice could occur a lot more. I’ve been slack lately. Golf Goals (Next 12 Months) Working hard on getting under that 100 mark by eliminating the bigger blow up holes. Making practice more purposeful. Be a guest on Sunday Conversations: https://www.golfstrategyschool.com/interview/ Join the Golf 101 Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/Golf101Breaking90/ Friend of the show Chris Finn from Par 4 Success has put together a free assessment to see how your four main rotation centers measure up to other golfers. Visit par4success.com/griffin to get your free assessment!
	19 Apr 2020	SC 9: Reaching Milestones with Julian	00:34:00
This was a really fun conversation with Julian. He had reached out to find a specific time to record because my schedule was full. In our back and forth I offered a few tips before his next round and he was happy to report his best 9 hole round ever! What's your handicap (your average score)? +25 What is your BEST score ever? +20 (+10 on a 9 hole course) What is frustrating you the most about your golf game right now? Course management. Trying to play above my skill level. As a result i play BELOW my skill level. How often do you practice? At least once a week. What is your golf goal over the next 12 months? Better than bogey golfer If you would like to be a part of our Sunday Conversations you can sign up at golfstrategyschool.com/interview Friend of the show Chris Finn from Par 4 Success has put together a free assessment to see how your four main rotation centers measure up to other golfers. Visit par4success.com/griffin to get your free assessment!
	05 Dec 2019	GSS 110: How to Stop Chunking Your Irons	00:14:49
Have you ever hit a perfect drive down the middle of the fairway just to follow it up with a chunked iron shot? This is one of the least satisfying feelings you will experience in the game of golf. Instead of taking advantage of your perfect drive and having the chance to putt for birdie, you’re struggling to get up and down for par. The good news is; this issue can be avoided with one simple drill. The purpose of this drill is to teach you how to hit the ball before you hit the ground and allow you to shift your momentum and weight properly. The simple goal is to get your weight and momentum moving forward on the downswing and allow yourself to take a divot after you hit the ball. Check out the video at https://www.golfstrategyschool.com/stopchunking/ Friend of the show Chris Finn from Par 4 Success has put together a free assessment to see how your four main rotation centers measure up to other golfers. Visit par4success.com/griffin to get your free assessment!
	25 Oct 2021	GSS 141: 2 Keys to Fix Your Chipping	00:17:41
I know it's easy to fall into habbits both good and bad, but I tend to see a pretty steady pattern of bad habbits showing up for higher handicap golfers specifically when it comes to chipping. In this episode we're looking at two factors: Clean contact Distance control If you'd like to get your game going as quickly as possible, join our 5 Strokes in 5 Days Challenge! It's free to join and you can do so by clicking here or visiting https://www.golfstrategyacademy.com/5in5 Friend of the show Chris Finn from Par 4 Success has put together a free assessment to see how your four main rotation centers measure up to other golfers. Visit par4success.com/griffin to get your free assessment!
	23 May 2019	PGA Pro Josh Boggs: 3 Reasons Why You're Not Breaking 90	00:31:35
Josh Boggs returns to share his view on why most people struggle to break 90. Friend of the show Chris Finn from Par 4 Success has put together a free assessment to see how your four main rotation centers measure up to other golfers. Visit par4success.com/griffin to get your free assessment!
	23 Jun 2019	Slow Down to Hit Further???	00:13:28
Today's episode is all about hitting the ball further by slowing down. We're going to go over two simple tips that can help you build a better rhythm that will lead more distance and more consistent contact almost immediately! Friend of the show Chris Finn from Par 4 Success has put together a free assessment to see how your four main rotation centers measure up to other golfers. Visit par4success.com/griffin to get your free assessment!
	26 Sep 2019	Pitch Like a Pro	00:16:12
The 40 yard pitch shot can be one of the toughest shots in golf. Frankly, it tends to be my personal nemesis. Any time I see my scores start to swell, it’s usually due to a few failed instances from this distance. I know that when I’m on my game from 40 yards I will consistently hit the middle of the club face, I will have complete control over the ball flight, and a surprising amount of spin. Let's look at exactly how we should do it. Also, stick around to the end for an awesome contest announcement! Friend of the show Chris Finn from Par 4 Success has put together a free assessment to see how your four main rotation centers measure up to other golfers. Visit par4success.com/griffin to get your free assessment!
	20 Feb 2020	GSS 118: How to Lower Your Handicap in 2020	00:11:33
A new season brings new goals, new strategies, and new energy. If you're looking to improve your game this season here are the fundamentals that I use in my Golf Strategy Academy. If you want my direct help, check out the Golf Strategy Academy by CLICKING HERE Friend of the show Chris Finn from Par 4 Success has put together a free assessment to see how your four main rotation centers measure up to other golfers. Visit par4success.com/griffin to get your free assessment!
	21 Apr 2021	GSS 138 How to Practice to Break 80	00:23:38
Congrats to our Ultimate Masters Giveaway winner Eric in North Carolina! He wins 5 of my favorite golf books, a Masters pin flag, and free access to the Golf Strategy Academy! This week's episode comes from our free Golf 101 Facebook group and the question asked was this. *What does practice look like for a single digit handicapper who routinely shoots in the 70s?* Let's talk about it! Friend of the show Chris Finn from Par 4 Success has put together a free assessment to see how your four main rotation centers measure up to other golfers. Visit par4success.com/griffin to get your free assessment!
	07 Apr 2021	GSS 137 - Putting Fundamentals w/ Brandon Stooksbury & The Putter Book	01:09:01
Enter our Ultimate Masters Golf Giveaway for your chance to win Brandon's new book! www.golfstrategyschool.com/giveaway Tell me if this one sounds familiar… someone in your group (maybe you) misses a putt in the 5-10 foot range and you immediately hear “A crap, I pulled it” or pushed it, or yanked it, or whatever the invogue phrase is. The most important part of everyone’s game is the putter, and that’s something I’ve preached for a long time now. Brandon Stooksbury joins us this week to discuss some of the finer point details and the fundamentals of putting. Friend of the show Chris Finn from Par 4 Success has put together a free assessment to see how your four main rotation centers measure up to other golfers. Visit par4success.com/griffin to get your free assessment!
	22 Aug 2019	How to Hit Your Irons Further	00:13:47
When it comes to the difference between amateur golfers and professional golfers long, solid, consistent irons can be a huge difference maker. Check out how you can achieve that same success in this week's episode. Friend of the show Chris Finn from Par 4 Success has put together a free assessment to see how your four main rotation centers measure up to other golfers. Visit par4success.com/griffin to get your free assessment!
	05 Apr 2019	Where Have I Been? (A New Focus)	00:15:03
Hey everyone, I know it's been a long time but I'm glad to be back! To say in a few words what I could in a hundred - I think the net was cast too wide before just focusing on "the mental game". A single digit handicap has different mental game issues than a 22 handicap. So going forward we will be looking at how the high handicap golfer can improve their decision making process and play better golf. Happy to be back! Marty Friend of the show Chris Finn from Par 4 Success has put together a free assessment to see how your four main rotation centers measure up to other golfers. Visit par4success.com/griffin to get your free assessment!
	08 Aug 2019	How to Break 90 Part 4: Playing with Tension, Pressure, Strategy	00:21:20
Our fourth and final part in the How to Break 90 series. This week we're looking at how to deal with tension in your swing, how to play under pressure, and what strategies you can use while on the course! If you want to be a part of the Golf Strategy Academy you can join by going to www.golfstrategyschool.com/academy. If you use promo code beta you can get the premium membership for 50% off ($25/month), but that's only good until 8/22/19 or until the first 20(ish) people sign up. Friend of the show Chris Finn from Par 4 Success has put together a free assessment to see how your four main rotation centers measure up to other golfers. Visit par4success.com/griffin to get your free assessment!
	09 Jan 2020	GSS 113: Fix Your Slice With Better Rotatation	00:17:04
In order to hit accurate golf shots on a consistent basis, you need to utilize your body’s rotation. An effective rotation will encourage you to keep the clubface square and controlled. If you don’t have a square clubface at impact, you will end up with errant and inconsistent shots. Another benefit of rotating properly is the increased distance in your shots. By using the correct rotation in your golf swing, you will be generating more power which will increase the amount of distance you are capable of hitting any of your clubs. Check out the videos on our website by CLICKING HERE Friend of the show Chris Finn from Par 4 Success has put together a free assessment to see how your four main rotation centers measure up to other golfers. Visit par4success.com/griffin to get your free assessment!
	13 May 2020	GSS 121: Bunker Basics \| 2 Keys to Getting Out On Your First Shot	00:11:19
IT'S A TRAAAAAAP! Don't let getting stuck in a bunker ruin your round. Here are 2 quick tips that will help you get up and out of sand traps on your first shot every time! If you need help breaking 90 join our Golf 101 \| Breaking 90 Facebook group! Friend of the show Chris Finn from Par 4 Success has put together a free assessment to see how your four main rotation centers measure up to other golfers. Visit par4success.com/griffin to get your free assessment!
	24 Jul 2020	SC 12: Better Visualization for Better Tee Shots	00:31:16
Steve joins us today to talk about the inconsistency in his tee shots (not just his driver). We talk about how to practice to stand up to those pressure shots and how visualization can go a long way to producing the shot you want. You can get access to a live training I did with PGA instructor Josh Boggs all about how to find your swing faults. Just CLICK HERE to sign up Friend of the show Chris Finn from Par 4 Success has put together a free assessment to see how your four main rotation centers measure up to other golfers. Visit par4success.com/griffin to get your free assessment!
	08 Aug 2017	How Champions Plan For Every Outcome	00:11:37
I’m back with more Golf Strategy School! I’ve got an interesting story that comes from a different sport, but it's still something we can use in our game to ensure we're prepared as possible. The 2008 Olympic game in Beijing: Michael Phelps was going for the record of 7 gold medals at the butterfly race. At the turn, his goggles filled with water and he was swimming blind, but was still able to complete the the race, finished, and won the gold medal. After the fact, Phelps mentioned in an interview that he manages to win and shared his views on preparation. He looks at everything that could go wrong, and finds a solution for all those different things. Let's say your goggles fill with water, you can't see the markings on the walls and you don't know how far you have to go. Phelps' solution to this was to count the number of strokes to go from one side to the other, so he knew how many strokes he needed to complete the race. This translates directly to golf. When I practiced, my Dad thought of worst-case situations and applied them to their practice. They spent a lot of time around the greens to improve short game and putting since that's what is used most often. I's Dad stood on one side of the green, threw a ball over the green, usually towards a bunker, and I had to play it wherever it stopped. I developed a familiarity with these "goofy" shots and could even hit golf balls out of the trees, so I knew how to recover. They practiced in different conditions (i.e. steep downhill bunker shots) and with different tools (various clubs). Start looking at consistent outcomes in games. For example, if I missed, it's always left, so there's no need to practice for anything on the right side of the green. However, if the pin is on the left side and I was trying to hit the ball into it, there's a chance that I could work the ball too much. I was thinking about a particular hole where I had to learn very vertical steep sand shots. Have that passing familiarity so you aren't caught off guard and have seen them before. Practice those weird downhill "rolling away from you" chip shots. Take the time to practice them a little bit to have that familiarity that translates to the T-box and allows you to make the most confident shot possible. Shots that you aren't familiar with tend to creep into the back of your head, and that leads to you being focused on shots you want to miss as opposed to what you want to hit. Become familiar with your shots around the greens so they aren't completely foreign to you. You'll have increased confidence in shots leading up to that because you'll know you have a solution, just like Michael Phelps did in his race. Friend of the show Chris Finn from Par 4 Success has put together a free assessment to see how your four main rotation centers measure up to other golfers. Visit par4success.com/griffin to get your free assessment!
	24 Oct 2019	GSS 104: Simple Golf Swing for Beginners	00:17:16
Golf is a tricky thing. It’s a difficult game, with a TON of moving parts. If you’ve been listening to me for any period of time you know that I’m a big fan of minimizing the number of variables in a golf swing so you have less opportunities to take a wrong turn. Well today I’d like to lay a bit of foundation underneath that by talking about the concepts of a simple golf swing for beginners. During the episode I mention a video and a gif (hard 'g' or we're not friends) that you can check out on our episode page here: https://www.golfstrategyschool.com/simple-golf-swing-for-beginners/ Friend of the show Chris Finn from Par 4 Success has put together a free assessment to see how your four main rotation centers measure up to other golfers. Visit par4success.com/griffin to get your free assessment!
	07 Sep 2017	How To Read Your Putts	00:11:14
I was playing golf with my father in law the other day and he was really dialed in to the pace of his putts, but he kept on missing them left and right. He finally confessed that he’s never really had a good way of reading greens or the finer details in his putts. This prompted me to share the strategy that I use with my daughter who’s eight years old. At home during the Wisconsin winter we work on mechanics and how to make consistent contact in the middle of the putter face. Once the spring thaw hits we go out to the greens and work on interpreting the line and path of each putt. The best way I found to explain it was to break the putt down in sections. When you have a putt that’s under 10 feet and you can’t quite decide which way it breaks try breaking it into halves. Think about what would happen if you putted straight at the hole. How much would it break? Where would it end up? What would it look like half way through? Pro tip The first half of the putt will not break as much as the second half because the ball will be moving faster. Once you know where the first half of the putt will stop you want to imagine what would happen as it runs the rest of the way out. From there you simply look at how far below the hole the ball would’ve stopped. This tells you exactly how far left or right you need to aim. The longer the putt gets the more sections you need to break it down into. For me I follow this handy guide. 10’ > read it in two stages 11’ – 30’ read it in three stages 30’ < read it in four stages In the case of my father in law it was a blessing for him and a curse for me. He started making putts left and right and I lost the round. For my daughter it was an easy introduction to how things work around the green. See how this works for you and let me know what you think in the comments below. Friend of the show Chris Finn from Par 4 Success has put together a free assessment to see how your four main rotation centers measure up to other golfers. Visit par4success.com/griffin to get your free assessment!
	15 Mar 2017	How to stay mentally focused for 18 holes	00:12:11
This week's question comes from Ben about how he can work on staying mentally focused for an entire round of golf. He says he's been experiencing a lot of hot and cold streaks within the same round and he just can't quite seem to shake them. We talk about how you can get focused on the micro (each swing) rather than the macro (the score you want to shoot) and how one of our Golf Strategy Academy students was able to make this same leap with some fantastic results. Friend of the show Chris Finn from Par 4 Success has put together a free assessment to see how your four main rotation centers measure up to other golfers. Visit par4success.com/griffin to get your free assessment!
	15 Nov 2021	GSS 142: New Secret Trick to Your Mental Game in Golf Golf Tips	00:56:47
Want to save a few strokes the next time you play? Sign up for our free 5 Strokes in 5 Days challenge (click here) In this episode I talk with Kiel Alderink from www.mentalgolftype.com about how your Myers-Briggs personality type can impact how you should think about your mental game. I have dealt a lot with these personality tests, I'm an ESTJ, and they are very helpful in a business and at home sense but I never thought to apply it to golf. Friend of the show Chris Finn from Par 4 Success has put together a free assessment to see how your four main rotation centers measure up to other golfers. Visit par4success.com/griffin to get your free assessment!
	19 Sep 2021	GSS 140: 3 Fool-Proof Ways to Hit Your Driver Better	00:19:07
As a thank you for everyone who stuck with me through all my health issues I put together a 5 Strokes in 5 Days Challenge. Check that out by clicking here → https://www.golfstrategyacademy.com/5in5 That's right, I'm back! I wanted to say a quick thank you to everyone who reached out and wished me well with my heart surgery. It took longer than I wanted for my recovery, and if I'm being honest, I'm still not 100%, but I'm good enough to get the podcast going again. _____________________________________________________ Everyone wants to hit their driver better but you have to have a plan if you really want to see improvement. As a golfer you always have to have a plan. A plan for when things are working and a plan for when things are going sideways. Today I'll help you lay out the first couple steps of that plan so you can hit more fairways and start racking up some longer straighter drives. In this video you'll learn: - The difference between alignment and aim (Thanks Rory McIlroy!) - How you can fix your slice by aim further right (wait, whaaaaaat?) - How to stop coming over the top with one simple move - A bonus slice fixing tip at the end of the video Also, if you want a golf group on Facebook where I share multiple tips and tricks per week you can join my Golf 101 group → https://www.facebook.com/groups/Golf101Breaking90 Friend of the show Chris Finn from Par 4 Success has put together a free assessment to see how your four main rotation centers measure up to other golfers. Visit par4success.com/griffin to get your free assessment!
	03 May 2019	Giveaway Announcement! (and a really big THANK YOU)	00:08:47
Hey everybody I just wanted to pass along a huge THANK YOU for the fantastic first month we've had since our relaunch. We have shattered every previous month's download record (my about 3x!!!) with over 10,000 downloads in less than 30 days! As part of that thank you I've connected with my show sponsor, SuperSpeed Golf, to give away 2 SuperSpeed Golf sets!!! To learn more about the contest head over to www.golfstrategyschool.com/giveaway to check out the video I created detailing how to enter and how it works. If you're ready to enter and you don't need any further details you can do so at the link posted below! https://kingsumo.com/g/8erbi0/pga-championship-superspeed-golf-giveaway/3qkwnzj? Friend of the show Chris Finn from Par 4 Success has put together a free assessment to see how your four main rotation centers measure up to other golfers. Visit par4success.com/griffin to get your free assessment!
	29 Nov 2019	Sunday Conversation #1: Inconsistency Off the Tee w/ Mike	00:28:23
Player Profile: Mike Handicap: 15 Best Score Ever: 85 Current Struggle: Driver/tee shots Practice: 1-2/week Golf Goals (Next 12 months) Consistently shoot in the high 80s and hopefully set a personal best of breaking 85. Also to get more consistent with driving accuracy and have continual improvement in the short game. If you want help breaking 90 CLICK HERE to grab our Black Friday deal. 50% off an annual membership to the Golf Strategy Academy! Friend of the show Chris Finn from Par 4 Success has put together a free assessment to see how your four main rotation centers measure up to other golfers. Visit par4success.com/griffin to get your free assessment!
	27 Jun 2019	Straight Drives For Beginners	00:15:32
In this episode we're exploring the fundamental principals that beginners must master to control the club face with their driver and start finding some more of that short grass! Make sure you check out the episode page on the website [CLICK HERE] for a nice video tutorial as well! Friend of the show Chris Finn from Par 4 Success has put together a free assessment to see how your four main rotation centers measure up to other golfers. Visit par4success.com/griffin to get your free assessment!
	01 Oct 2019	GSS 100: Why I Hate Golfing...	00:18:56
Welcome to episode 100! This one was really hard for me to record. I've planned on recording it on specific dates in the past but I've never really been ready. I think Episode 100 on International Podcast Day is the perfect time for me to tell you why I hate golfing... alone. Thank you to everyone who's ever been a part of the show, either as a listener, a guest, or even someone who just passed the word along. Help us celebrate EPISODE 100 by joining our giveaway at www.golfstrategyschool.com/giveaway. Friend of the show Chris Finn from Par 4 Success has put together a free assessment to see how your four main rotation centers measure up to other golfers. Visit par4success.com/griffin to get your free assessment!
	28 Oct 2020	GSS 132: 3 Tips to Better Pitching \| Simple Golf Tips	00:20:35
It's time to get down to business and start shaving some strokes from your golf game in all those hard to reach places (lol)! When we're golfing and we come across a shot in that tough in between distance we need to have plan. 1. Use a less lofted club when you have less than a full swing (try maybe a pitching wedge or a 9 iron). 2. Don't set up like a regular shot. Narrow your stance and get closer to the ball for better contact. If you're still struggling doing that put about 60% of your weight on your front foot. 3. Get hyper focused on your goal. Follow your A.V.E.nue to success by putting your mental energy into thinking about where you want the ball to land rather than what could go wrong. Want to see the exact structured practices you can use to improve your game quickly? Want them for free for 30 days? Visit www.golfstrategyacademy.com to sign up! Friend of the show Chris Finn from Par 4 Success has put together a free assessment to see how your four main rotation centers measure up to other golfers. Visit par4success.com/griffin to get your free assessment!
	02 Apr 2020	Club Fitting Q&A Part 1 w/ Josh, Mike, and Dave from GolfTEC Columbus	00:41:49
I've been getting the "should I get fitted for clubs" question a lot lately, which makes sense, this is the time of the season that people buy new clubs. So I invited past guest, PGA instructor Josh Boggs on to talk shop. Josh graciously grabbed two colleagues who absolutely love the club fitting conversation: Michael McNutt and David Rosinski. This was a fun episode because I got to ask some of your questions to some expert club fitters! I legitimately learned some things about the club fitting process and the variability of equipment and I hope you do too! If you'd like help with your game join our free Facebook group: Golf 101 \| How to Break 90 Friend of the show Chris Finn from Par 4 Success has put together a free assessment to see how your four main rotation centers measure up to other golfers. Visit par4success.com/griffin to get your free assessment!
	29 Sep 2020	GSS 130: Breaking 80 w/ Your Mental Game	00:23:41
Mental game is arguably the hardest part of your game to work on. The first step is to figure out what part of your mental game you struggle with. Once you've done that you can really get to making progress. If you want help breaking 80 you can learn more about my Breaking 80 Blueprint by CLICKING HERE Friend of the show Chris Finn from Par 4 Success has put together a free assessment to see how your four main rotation centers measure up to other golfers. Visit par4success.com/griffin to get your free assessment!
	09 Jan 2017	Top 3 Podcasts	00:11:36
Happy new year everyone! Hopefully you've had a good holiday and are ready to kick off your season right. Today I wanted to talk about the three most impactful episodes of the podcast and how you can use them to maximize your off-season. When most people think about the off-season their mind immediately goes to fitness. Mike and Kyle from super speed golf shared some incredible information about how to physically train for a more powerful swing. (Full episode here) I know a lot of people don't like going to the gym (frankly, neither do I!). The coolest thing about the workout technique Mike & Kyle have developed is that it A) draws on proven science used in other sports and B) doesn't require you to go to the gym and lift heavy things! They use a process called over speed training to help golfers build their swing speed. It borrows from a technique in baseball where pitchers use balls that are different weights to not only build their muscles, but to train their brain and body to throw faster. They have three weighted golf clubs, 2 lighter than a driver, 1 heavier, that you swing in order then finish with your actual driver. The brain science here is really cool. They've found that your brain will only let you swing the club as fast as you can safely STOP it. So by using the lighter clubs your brain learns that it actually swing fans stop faster. By swinging the heavier club your body gets used to moving a heavy more difficult object and when you switch back to your driver, the combination of the two lets you swing quicker. They've seen immediate gains of 5-7% swing speed just from the mental component. This has been so successful for them that they have several PGA & LPGA pros using them. Here's a video from twitter of Billy Horschel getting his work in with super speed golf! I even use super speed as part of my training. If you want to get your own you can get a 10% discount using our code: golfstrategy (all one word). As always I want to be totally transparent, I do receive an affiliate commission, but this is something that is a literal game changer, and it’s in my bag too! The second most impactful podcast is that of Greg Liberto, the Head Coach. I use a lot of the things that Greg share in my mental game coaching. There are some truly foundational things that are extremely easy to do but for whatever reason, we neglect them. The biggest in my opinion is to have a POSTgame routine. (Full episode) Greg’s big three questions are: Name 3 things that went well? Name 3 things that didn't go well? What's something you can do immediately to get better next time? The first question gets you to think positively about your game. Too many people neglect to do positive reflection about their abilities. This can be a hu Friend of the show Chris Finn from Par 4 Success has put together a free assessment to see how your four main rotation centers measure up to other golfers. Visit par4success.com/griffin to get your free assessment!
	18 Jul 2019	How to Break 90 Part 1: Short Game	00:26:39
Today's episode is the start of a 4 part series that walks people through exactly how I teach my students in the Golf Strategy Academy how to break 90. If you want to join the Academy you can do so at the link above and use promo code beta to get the premium membership for just $25/month. We start with the short game because it is the part of the game we use most often! Over 70 % of your shots come from inside of 100 yards. Here's how: Face square Then reading break Then conquering short putts 6 foot putting ladder Just off green tactics (10ish feet) Slightly further off green tactics (5-10 yds) Friend of the show Chris Finn from Par 4 Success has put together a free assessment to see how your four main rotation centers measure up to other golfers. Visit par4success.com/griffin to get your free assessment!
	12 Apr 2017	What You Can Learn From The 2017 Masters	00:11:42
What an amazing Masters tournament! I’ve been a Sergio fan since the scissor kick at Medinah. He’s only a few years older than me and I’ve always related to him with my game. We both have tons of lag coming into the ball which means timing is hugely important, and a fiery personality can lead to some very steep emotional, and statistical, highs and lows in a round. When Sergio had the three shot lead on five everything seemed to be falling into place perfectly. But as Justin Rose made his push followed by Sergio’s stumble at the turn everyone started talking about if he could “hold on”. From what I had just watched during those first three holes of the back nine he absolutely could hold on. One of my favorite quotes is “don’t follow a bad shot with a dumb one”, from Craig Jones of Face First Golf. That’s exactly what Sergio had done in the past but he avoided today. He was grinding out pars and not giving up while making bogeys. He was smart, took his medicine (unplayable lie) on 13, and showed world class skill to save a par. RIght then and there, you could feel the momentum switch. This happens all the time in golf. You just need one good shot, heck, sometimes just one good bounce and it’s like a switch goes off inside you where you know that from now on you WILL hit every shot flush and confidently. Sergio goes on to keep his cool, even when the lead slipped away. He knew his game, he knew his plan, and he stuck with it. He didn’t let what was happening around him influence it at all. That’s the biggest lesson we can learn from Sergio. Make you plan and STICK WITH IT! Too many times amateurs get one bad bounce, make one wrong decision, or take one bad swing and decide to scrap the entire plan for the round. They never stop to think that golf is a game of averages and there’s a pretty decent chance that if they continue down the path they laid out ahead of time the good bounce, good swing, and great decision will come. What would happen if every time you felt a bump in the road you pulled into an auto shop and had them check our your car? You wouldn’t get anywhere! Trust your plan, you made it for a reason. The other thing that we can learn is from the low amateur, Stewart Hagestad, and his post tournament interview with Jim Nantz. When asked about how he did it, he said played within himself and made very committed golf swings. He stuck to his game plan and played great that week. The other thing he said that I loved was that “Bogey’s won’t kill you, but doubles will.” These are all important keys to solid golf, especially for higher handicapped players. Play within yourself means quit fantasizing about that one time you hit an 8 iron 184 yards. It was probably down wind off a cliff, that’s not your normal game. Play your averages and when in doubt, take extra club, because you swing will rarely be perfect. When Stewart talked about making committed golf swings, he means picking a shot that you’re going to hit and sticking to that plan throughout the swing. Essentially the micromanager version of what Sergio taught us. This can be harder to do than you would think, but with the right kind of practice you can make it a part of your game. For my m Friend of the show Chris Finn from Par 4 Success has put together a free assessment to see how your four main rotation centers measure up to other golfers. Visit par4success.com/griffin to get your free assessment!
	12 Jul 2019	Iron Swing vs Driver Swing	00:12:50
Some times improving your golf game is as simple as filling a knowledge gap. This week's episode talks about the difference between the iron swing and the driver swing as well as one simple drill to practice for each. Friend of the show Chris Finn from Par 4 Success has put together a free assessment to see how your four main rotation centers measure up to other golfers. Visit par4success.com/griffin to get your free assessment!
	06 May 2016	30 Day Challenge Parting Thoughts	00:15:36
This week's episode is brought to you by the Golf Ball Locator App www.golfballlocatorapp.com. Well the 30 Day Challenge has come and gone. Now that it's over, what have we learned and what should be taken away from the whole process? There are two main takeaways here: Shifting to an external focus rather than internal technical ones and what it takes to track progress. Focus People often get wrapped up in the technical aspects of golf, quickly drowning in a sea of swing thoughts and position. The unifying theme that all of these practice sessions had was an external focus. What does that even mean? Well, it means that we don't really care about the technique you use to complete the practice, but that you learn how to do it your way and develop confidence in your way. There have been multiple scientific studies done that have proven higher success rates using external focus vs internal (technical) focus. Progress For many people tracking stats is a very familiar thing. They keep fairways, puts, and maybe greens in regulation on the bottom of their card. That's a great start, but not nearly enough to fully leverage your abilities. If you want to experience success on the course you have to make your practice more difficult than when you actually play. To make sure that you follow a well thought out plan you need to track how well you perform under these different practice circumstances. I encourage you to keep a small notepad in your bag or use a blank scorecard to note exactly how well you do each time you practice. That way when you do a routine a 2nd or 3rd time, you'll know where to start to maximize your learning. Friend of the show Chris Finn from Par 4 Success has put together a free assessment to see how your four main rotation centers measure up to other golfers. Visit par4success.com/griffin to get your free assessment!
	17 May 2019	4 Ways to Stop Hitting Behind the Ball	00:13:48
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	30 Jan 2020	GSS 116: The Perfect Golf Swing Takeaway	00:13:33
The majority of swing tips that float around the golf world revolve around some details in the downswing or maybe the players grip. Very rarely does anyone discuss the backswing. The takeaway or backswing is just as important as any other aspect of the swing because it will determine the outcome of the entire swing. Article/Video Example 3 Free Short Game Lessons Friend of the show Chris Finn from Par 4 Success has put together a free assessment to see how your four main rotation centers measure up to other golfers. Visit par4success.com/griffin to get your free assessment!
	12 Mar 2020	SC 8: How to Get Out of Your Own Head	00:43:21
On this episode of our Sunday Conversations I talk with Joy about her mental game struggles and how/what she can practice to get out of her own head! Did you also hear that Golf Strategy School was named as one of the top 25 golf podcasts you must follow in 2020? Pretty cool! Friend of the show Chris Finn from Par 4 Success has put together a free assessment to see how your four main rotation centers measure up to other golfers. Visit par4success.com/griffin to get your free assessment!
	04 May 2020	GSS 120: 3 Reasons Why You Suck at Golf	00:22:24
For most golfers their struggles can be tied to one (or more) of these three common issues. Not knowing how to practice (hitting 7 iron 700 times) Not know how far your clubs go/having unrealistic expectations of yourself Letting bad shots/holes drag down the rest of your round. If you want help on your path to breaking 90 check out our Golf 101\| Breaking 90 Facebook Group Friend of the show Chris Finn from Par 4 Success has put together a free assessment to see how your four main rotation centers measure up to other golfers. Visit par4success.com/griffin to get your free assessment!
	20 Oct 2020	GSS 131: 5 Keys to Breaking 90	00:18:02
We just finished our Breaking 80 series: LISTEN HERE But today we're going back to our roots to discuss the 5 Keys to Breaking 90. Want 30 days FREE access in our program? Just head over to www.golfstrategyacademy.com Friend of the show Chris Finn from Par 4 Success has put together a free assessment to see how your four main rotation centers measure up to other golfers. Visit par4success.com/griffin to get your free assessment!
	15 Sep 2020	GSS 128: Breaking 80 w/ Tempo & Distance Control	00:13:32
Last week we touched on how structuring your short game practices can help you break 80. This week it's all about tempo & distance control (and how to practice them). Randomized or variable practice is the real key here. You need to have a different target or different club in your hand for every shot of your practice. A great way to do this is to take one club and try to hit a ball short of the green, then long of the green, then on the green. This will help build your "on demand" distance control. If you want more info on the Breaking 80 Blueprint (where I share a boatload of these practices with you and provide additional support and coaching) click here: https://www.golfstrategyacademy.com/breaking80 Friend of the show Chris Finn from Par 4 Success has put together a free assessment to see how your four main rotation centers measure up to other golfers. Visit par4success.com/griffin to get your free assessment!
	07 Feb 2017	Conquering Inconsistency	00:10:46
If you're a Patriots fan, congratulations! If you're a Falcons, my condolences. If you're a fan of sport in general, WOW, did we get a game to watch! The Super Bowl did not disappoint and neither did today's GSA Q&A question from Bob in San Francisco. Bob wants to know why he's so inconsistent on his in between distances, and more importantly, how he can fix it. This comes down to commitment to your golf swing and the plan you've set for that shot. Friend of the show Chris Finn from Par 4 Success has put together a free assessment to see how your four main rotation centers measure up to other golfers. Visit par4success.com/griffin to get your free assessment!
	11 Jul 2020	GSS 124: 1 Simple Chipping Tip from Hale Irwin	00:13:01
If you're like me one of the toughest parts about chipping is the distance control. I've struggled with this on and off for years and the one thing I always come back to is this delightfully simple tip from Hale Irwin. Want some more help with your short game? Visit https://www.golfstrategyacademy.com/3freelessons to get 3 of my favorite lessons to help you around the green. Friend of the show Chris Finn from Par 4 Success has put together a free assessment to see how your four main rotation centers measure up to other golfers. Visit par4success.com/griffin to get your free assessment!
	19 May 2020	SC 10: Play It Backwards w/ Golf Girl 505	00:32:02
Today's guest is Cassie aka - Golf Girl 505 on twitter! What's your handicap? 30 What is your BEST score ever? 93 What is frustrating you the most about your golf game right now? Mid game, and chipping. How often do you practice? About once a week What is your golf goal over the next 12 months? Break 90 If you need help breaking 90 head join our conversation in our Facebook group: Golf 101 \| How to Break 90 Friend of the show Chris Finn from Par 4 Success has put together a free assessment to see how your four main rotation centers measure up to other golfers. Visit par4success.com/griffin to get your free assessment!
	04 Feb 2021	GSS 133: Make the Most of Your Offseason	00:14:56
For those of us less fortunate golfers with long snowy winters, it feels like your game is on pause for months every year. Despite that feeling and the fact that you can’t get out on the course, you can still improve over the winter season. Today’s lesson has nothing to do with swing mechanics or even course strategy, instead, we’ll be discussing the golf offseason and how you can make the most out of your time off the course. Measuring the areas of your game that have the greatest negative impact, along with the frequency of these issues is one of the quickest ways to determine where your focus should be going into the offseason. Ask yourself, where is my skill level? And where is my ceiling? As we said, with short putts, your skill level is likely high and your ceiling is not much higher. With long putts, your skill level and make percentage is going to be low with a low ceiling of improvement opportunity. Where you’re likely to see the biggest difference in skill level compared to ability ceiling, is putts within the 5-15 foot range. A good putter has a decent chance of making putts in that range so you should spend more time practicing them. The same concept can be applied with the driver. If you’re putting yourself in the position where you are consistently in need of a recovery shot after because of your tee shot, you need to put time into hitting more accurate drives or using a lesser club off the tee. With approach shots, if you’re finding yourself skulling or chunking approach shots instead of around the green in regulation, then that will obviously be the area that you focus on. Routinely doing a “check up” on your golf game is one of the best ways to improve as a player and lower your scores. The end of the season is a perfect time to do these assessments. If you’re lucky enough to not have an offseason, it’s important to set aside the time to do this throughout the year. Checking up on your game even semi-annually could be the answer to you achieving your golf goals! Get 30 Days Free in the Golf Strategy Academy Friend of the show Chris Finn from Par 4 Success has put together a free assessment to see how your four main rotation centers measure up to other golfers. Visit par4success.com/griffin to get your free assessment!
	30 May 2019	19th Hole Listener Q&A: Pros & Cons of Chipping with a Lob Wedge	00:12:31
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	14 Feb 2017	Warming Up Quick When Running Late	00:09:50
I know we've got a bunch of league golfers out there with their earbuds on and this episode is one that you'll want to save for sure! Ian asks a pressing question that most people don't want to admit to, but they desperately need a solution to. How do you warm up and get your head in the game if you're running late? What You’ll Learn · Marty’s preferred method of warming up (range, green, range) · How a trick from Jeff Pelizarro can get you in rhythm quickly · How Mike & Kyle of Super Speed Golf can get you hitting longer in the same day! · Golf Strategy Academy Don’t Have Time To Listen? Here’s The Transcript! Ian’s question: I play in a couple of leagues and I always seem to be running short on time. I know my league is just for fun but I still want to play well, and I feel like this is starting to leak into my weekend rounds. How do I get my head in the game if I'm short on warm up time? Hey Ian, glad to have your question for this week's episode. My first question would be what do you define as short on time? I know I like to have an hour or so at the course before each round for warm up and practice. So is short on time only 30 minutes, or is it I'm sprinting to the 1st tee to catch my group? Either way, I'll lay out my strategy for both. If you've got 20-30 minutes to prep for your round of golf you've still got enough time to touch on most of your skills that you'll be using that day. I would break it down it 10 minute chunks. 1st 5-10 minutes would be physically warming up. Hit a few balls (10 tops) with a short iron or wedge. This will help you find a good rhythm with your scoring clubs and figure out what today's shot pattern looks like (draw, fade, etc). Head over to the green and set up the gate drill for a few putts (again, 10 tops). This will give you the confidence that you're square at impact and your putts are going where you want them to go. That should only take about 3 minutes. After that, set up the ladder drill. Take your time on this one because it's the most important of the bunch. See if you can work your way through it 5 times. If you go long on any drill, this is the one that deserves it. Step three would be to head back to the range and play a few sample holes in your head. Go through your whole routine and remember to play the ball flight that you determined in step 1 would be your shot for shape for the day. This should get you in the right mindset for playing your game rather than trying to fix your swing on the course. If you've got practically no time then I would skip straight to the ladder drill because that one club you'll have to use every time. When you get to the first tee, take a tip from Jeff Pelizzaro, and do some opposite direction swings. Often times swinging the wrong way can loosen you up a lot quicker and, at least for me, the awkward feeling of doing it backwards helps me get a nice fluid rhythm for swingi Friend of the show Chris Finn from Par 4 Success has put together a free assessment to see how your four main rotation centers measure up to other golfers. Visit par4success.com/griffin to get your free assessment!
	01 Aug 2019	How to Break 90 Part 3: Driver & Tee Shots	00:20:43
In this episode we explore the fundamentals needed to break 90 from the tee box, both with the big stick and on par 3s. The list is pretty straight forward: Start grooving path and controlling face with the gate drill Master the 1 piece takeaway (low N slow) Pick the right target line and the right start point on the box Make sure we're getting the longest drives with the proper angle of attack (control the low point) Don't fall for sucker pins on Par 3s If you can do these things you are well on your way to breaking 90! If you'd like to work with me on this process you can join the Golf Strategy Academy by clicking here! Friend of the show Chris Finn from Par 4 Success has put together a free assessment to see how your four main rotation centers measure up to other golfers. Visit par4success.com/griffin to get your free assessment!
	19 Sep 2019	Putting Clock: Planning Success on the Greens	00:12:30
Let's set ourselves up for success and put the ball in the best position as possible on the greens! Friend of the show Chris Finn from Par 4 Success has put together a free assessment to see how your four main rotation centers measure up to other golfers. Visit par4success.com/griffin to get your free assessment!
	17 Aug 2019	Perfect Putting Myths DEBUNKED	00:06:59
This episode we're diving into an article by Dylan Dethier that explores the real success rates that PGA Tour players have with different length putts. The reason I bring this up is to let you know when you're being too hard on yourself. I know I've certainly had a three putt follow me from the green and impact my tee shot on the next hole. Hopefully putting some context around the true difficulty level of these putts will help you avoid that common pitfall. This is the LAST WEEK to sign up for the Golf Strategy Academy Premium Membership for the discounted rate of $25/month. Click here to claim your spot! Friend of the show Chris Finn from Par 4 Success has put together a free assessment to see how your four main rotation centers measure up to other golfers. Visit par4success.com/griffin to get your free assessment!
	12 Sep 2019	5 Hacks for More Consistent Putting	00:19:05
Certain mistakes are more common than others and when it comes to short game we need to do everything in our power to minimize them. Here are 5 ways to get better at putting in a hurry! Friend of the show Chris Finn from Par 4 Success has put together a free assessment to see how your four main rotation centers measure up to other golfers. Visit par4success.com/griffin to get your free assessment!
	06 Feb 2020	GSS 117: Should You Hover Over the Ball?	00:14:37
Your driver will decide your fate over and over again when you’re out on the course so it’s important not to overlook any aspect of this swing. The tip we will be breaking down today is a simple driver tactic that you can use to produce immediate results. This is the process of hovering your driver. Hovering is a tactic that is used by many professional golfers to keep them loose before their swing but it’s completely undervalued in the amateur game. Join Our Free Golf 101 Facebook Group for unique extra content! Friend of the show Chris Finn from Par 4 Success has put together a free assessment to see how your four main rotation centers measure up to other golfers. Visit par4success.com/griffin to get your free assessment!
	16 Jul 2020	GSS 125: Why Do You Slice the Golf Ball?	00:10:43
This is an interesting one because it's one of the most popular question I get. So here is all about why you slice the golf ball. If you need more help, I'm doing a free workshop about how to diagnose your swing flaws with PGA instructor Josh Boggs. You can register here: https://www.golfstrategyacademy.com/swingfix Friend of the show Chris Finn from Par 4 Success has put together a free assessment to see how your four main rotation centers measure up to other golfers. Visit par4success.com/griffin to get your free assessment!
	18 Feb 2021	GSS 134: How to Play Smarter Golf w/ Blaine Seitz PGA TPI	00:55:16
Blaine is the host of the Mobilitas Movers Facebook group which takes a holistic view on golf and runs the Tour Shot Golf Academy at www.TourShotGolf.com. We sat down with Coach Blaine Seitz to discuss simulating pressure with your practice, breathing techniques, proactive vs. reactive thinking, and much more. Blaine is a PGA instructor AND a TPI (Titleist Performance Institute) certified instructor! You can get a FREE copy of Blaine's book, Better Golf from the Inside Out here: http://bit.ly/BetterGolfFromTheInsideOut If you’re a golfer who’s attempting to achieve a milestone score or if you’re struggling with the mental side of the game, you don’t want to miss this one Friend of the show Chris Finn from Par 4 Success has put together a free assessment to see how your four main rotation centers measure up to other golfers. Visit par4success.com/griffin to get your free assessment!
	04 Mar 2020	GSS 119: Stop Trying to Make Birdies	00:16:32
I know I know I know, it sounds controversial, but if you want to play golf better you need to quit trying to make birdies! Want 3 Free Lessons to help sharpen your shortgame? CLICK HERE! Friend of the show Chris Finn from Par 4 Success has put together a free assessment to see how your four main rotation centers measure up to other golfers. Visit par4success.com/griffin to get your free assessment!
	17 Jan 2020	GSS 114: 2 Keys to Proper Wrist Hinge	00:16:01
Hinging your wrists is an important move in the golf swing because it will be a large source of your power. This hinge must occur naturally and it must start before your hands and the club reach waist level in order to keep you on a solid swing plane. In order to make this move properly, it’s important to understand how to use your takeaway to hinge naturally. All too often, golfers will force the hinge and make a mess out of their swing before they have brought the club all the way back. Get Proven Structured Practices Join Our Golf 101 Facebook Group Friend of the show Chris Finn from Par 4 Success has put together a free assessment to see how your four main rotation centers measure up to other golfers. Visit par4success.com/griffin to get your free assessment!
	31 May 2020	GSS 122: Fixing Your Slice with Grip Pressure	00:14:15
You've probably heard just about every possible reason as to why you're slicing the golf ball. Grip pressure can be a sneaky contributor to the over the top path issue, and in this episode we look to fix exactly that! Want to see what I'm saying? Here's the link to watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/t0bNBW05mzY Want my free 3 video series on how to build your mental game to break 90? Get it here: https://www.golfstrategyacademy.com/breaking90 Friend of the show Chris Finn from Par 4 Success has put together a free assessment to see how your four main rotation centers measure up to other golfers. Visit par4success.com/griffin to get your free assessment!
	05 Jan 2020	SC 4: Playing Your Best by Leaving Your Ego in the Bag w/ Justin	00:33:40
Player Profile What's your handicap (your average score)?: 7.6 What is your BEST score ever?: 70 What is frustrating you the most about golf right now?: Trying to start the ball right of target w my driver. I can't seem to get it starts far enough right. Not getting height on my green side bunker shots. How often do you practice?: Twice a month Do you want to be featured on an episode of our Sunday Conversations? Sign up here: https://www.golfstrategyschool.com/interview/ Friend of the show Chris Finn from Par 4 Success has put together a free assessment to see how your four main rotation centers measure up to other golfers. Visit par4success.com/griffin to get your free assessment!
	14 Feb 2022	GSS 146: Instantly Get More Distance and Better Contact (Simple Swing Secret)	00:14:34
I cracked the code on improving your distance without buying new clubs. Here's how! Ever since I was a kid (probably around age 14) I was always able to out drive adults who were nearly twice my size. The secret for me was the separation between my hands and my chest. This allowed me to increase my swing arc and (say it with me) REDUCE VARIALBES IN MY SWING! By slightly shortening the length of my backswing so I could maintain that big separation (keeping my hands directly in front of my sternum) I was able to both increase my swing arc and more consistently hit the middle of the club face. This really helped create a much more efficient transfer of energy into the ball and that's the secret to hitting the ball further with a shorter swing! Need some help with your game? Check out my free lessons here https://www.golfstrategyacademy.com/store Friend of the show Chris Finn from Par 4 Success has put together a free assessment to see how your four main rotation centers measure up to other golfers. Visit par4success.com/griffin to get your free assessment!
	28 Feb 2022	GSS 147: The Stats Behind Breaking 80	00:12:19
Breaking 80 isn't as hard as you think. You don't really need to be "perfect" for the whole round. There's surprisingly a fair amount of room for error. Let's take a look at what the average stats are for someone who shoots 79. Need help with your short game? Join our 5 strokes in 5 days challenge! Don't forget to watch on YouTube Friend of the show Chris Finn from Par 4 Success has put together a free assessment to see how your four main rotation centers measure up to other golfers. Visit par4success.com/griffin to get your free assessment!
	14 Mar 2022	GSS 148: 3 Things Killing Your Mental Game	00:19:53
This is usually the weakest part for a lot of golfers, the mental game. Let's take a look at what you can do to avoid some of these common mental game missteps. Don't forget to check out the Golf Coach Reacts video series. Friend of the show Chris Finn from Par 4 Success has put together a free assessment to see how your four main rotation centers measure up to other golfers. Visit par4success.com/griffin to get your free assessment!
	28 Mar 2022	GSS 149: Caddie Confidential	00:32:53
Do I have an interview for you! Today I'm talking with Henry McGannon a caddie turned founder of RealGolfers.co a golf clothing line that has it's eyes set on making golf more accessible by making it's clothing more affordable. We talk about What you can expect if you hire a caddie What are the more common errors Henry has seen players make Why it's so important to keep golf accessible to all Check out www.realgolfers.co to see some of these awesome, crazy comfortable, and VERY affordable shirts for yourself! Friend of the show Chris Finn from Par 4 Success has put together a free assessment to see how your four main rotation centers measure up to other golfers. Visit par4success.com/griffin to get your free assessment!
	18 Apr 2022	GSS 150: Less Than 1 Minute Mental Game Fix	00:10:31
If you want the shorter version check out the YouTube video Do you ever get stuck between clubs and just can't commit to a shot? It's really easy to get in your own head on the golf course. This drill is from David Heinen from the Kaizen Golf Academy and it can help you better commit to your shots! Turns out that episode was so long ago it's not even on Apple Podcasts anymore! Friend of the show Chris Finn from Par 4 Success has put together a free assessment to see how your four main rotation centers measure up to other golfers. Visit par4success.com/griffin to get your free assessment!
	03 May 2022	GSS 151: Golf Fitness Fact or Crap w/ Chris Finn of Par 4 Success	00:46:49
Have you ever wanted to know if the work you're putting into your game is worth it or not? Maybe it's a training aid that your looking to buy but you're not sure if it's actually something beneficial or a bunch of fancy marketing. Chris Finn from Par 4 Success is here to talk about just that! Chris and I also talk about how to get going early in your season without hurting yourself. He shares some of his tips on how to listen to what your body is telling you so you can get your golf in without being laid up for a few days afterwards. Chris was even nice enough to put together a free assessment just for our audience! You can find that, and see where you rank, at www.par4success.com/griffin Friend of the show Chris Finn from Par 4 Success has put together a free assessment to see how your four main rotation centers measure up to other golfers. Visit par4success.com/griffin to get your free assessment!
	06 Jun 2022	GSS 152: Your New Favorite Statistic	00:13:18
Have you ever heard of SIFY? No, not Lady Sif and the warriors three from the Thor movies, but Shots Inside Fifty Yards. This has been a metric I've been following closer and closer so I can determine what is really holding back my score. Most people will average a little more than 36 putts per round and (especially weekend golfers) will probably miss 16/18 greens in regulation. If we're really being honest with ourselves we can probably say of those 16 greens we miss, we will also duff or skull a couple of those and wind up with multiple chips on one hole. My point being, if you track this and see a number around 60, don't be afraid, let's just dive deeper into the what caused it! If you want even more detailed stats, look at how long your first putt is after a SIFY shot. That will tell you if your chipping or putting is in more urgent need of attention. At the beginning I would suggest just looking at whether or not you ended up inside or outside of 20 feet. If you can consistently land inside 20 feet from your chips, you are doing better than the average weekend golfer and should be more focused on your putting. Obviously, if that's not the case then you need to spend more time chipping. If you want some help with either of these you can sign up for our 5 strokes in 5 days challenge, which will walk you through 5 different practice routines that will drastically help your SIFY metrics! Get this free challenge by clicking here: https://www.golfstrategyacademy.com/5in5 Friend of the show Chris Finn from Par 4 Success has put together a free assessment to see how your four main rotation centers measure up to other golfers. Visit par4success.com/griffin to get your free assessment!
	20 Jun 2022	What We Learned From The US Open	00:21:41
This was an amazing final round of the US Open. I love it when there's tons of people in contention and ESPECIALLY when it's because they're all playing really well. This year there were more people in contention compared to last year when Jon Rahm won, but we did see some similar bread crumbs in the success. For me I saw 2 main things that the weekend golfer can learn from this final round. One revolves around putting The other about target selection If you'd like some help with your putting (and some other things) check out my free 5 Strokes In 5 Days Challenge Friend of the show Chris Finn from Par 4 Success has put together a free assessment to see how your four main rotation centers measure up to other golfers. Visit par4success.com/griffin to get your free assessment!
	31 Oct 2022	How Do You Rank Against Golfers Your Age?	00:50:17
Today we welcome back friend of the show and fellow heart surgery punch card owner Chris Finn from Par 4 Success! Chris has more data than just about anyone in the golf industry and in this episode we're talking about how to measure yourself against other golfers your age. HINT Chris will help you do it for free at par4success.com/griffin** Friend of the show Chris Finn from Par 4 Success has put together a free assessment to see how your four main rotation centers measure up to other golfers. Visit par4success.com/griffin to get your free assessment!
	07 Nov 2022	What is Angle of Attack?	00:15:53
After talking with Chris Finn last week about how to the four rotational centers I wanted to dive a little deeper into one of the things that we touched on lightly. Angle of attack. I'm sure a lot of my listeners have heard the term but I wanted to explain the basics of it and take a closer look at it for the people who aren't as familiar. If you didn't get a chance to check out Chris' episode, go do that, then head over to par4success.com/griffin for a free assessment to see how you move compared to other golfers your age! Friend of the show Chris Finn from Par 4 Success has put together a free assessment to see how your four main rotation centers measure up to other golfers. Visit par4success.com/griffin to get your free assessment!
	14 Nov 2022	Course Rating VS Slope, What's the Difference	00:13:42
Today we're talking about two of the most confusing numbers on the scorecard. Course rating and slope. They are related but they speak to two different groups of golfers. If you want to see where you stand against golfers in your age group, sign up for a free self assessment at Par4success.com/griffin Friend of the show Chris Finn from Par 4 Success has put together a free assessment to see how your four main rotation centers measure up to other golfers. Visit par4success.com/griffin to get your free assessment!
	28 Nov 2022	Medicine Ball Exercises: Good or Bad?	00:54:01
We are back again with Chris Finn the founder of Par4Success.com talking about something we hinted at in his appearance last month - rotational exercises, specifically with medicine balls. How you can use it to help your golf game and more importantly how to avoid hindering your golf game! Friend of the show Chris Finn from Par 4 Success has put together a free assessment to see how your four main rotation centers measure up to other golfers. Visit par4success.com/griffin to get your free assessment!
	13 Dec 2022	How To Tell When You Need New Clubs?	00:50:07
It's been a while since Josh Boggs, PGA has been on the show but he's back! In this episode Josh talks about how you can tell when it's time to change clubs. Not only does he lay out a lot of great information he shares a fact that absolutely blew my mind! Friend of the show Chris Finn from Par 4 Success has put together a free assessment to see how your four main rotation centers measure up to other golfers. Visit par4success.com/griffin to get your free assessment!
	31 Jan 2022	GSS 145: Iron Basics w/ Henry Stetina PGA	00:45:52
In this episode I'm joined by Henry Stetina, PGA and we dig deep into what the fundamentals are for better, more consistent iron play. Henry is part of the PGA/PGM program with New Mexico State University where he works both with player and instructor development (he teaches the teachers!) Henry also has his own podcast as well - Straight Shooters Golf Podcast make sure you give it a listen! Friend of the show Chris Finn from Par 4 Success has put together a free assessment to see how your four main rotation centers measure up to other golfers. Visit par4success.com/griffin to get your free assessment!
	13 Dec 2021	GSS 143: 3 Ways to Practice During Your Offseason (aka What to do in Winter)	00:15:05
Throughout any golf journey you will see ups and downs in your scores, as well as periods where you play a lot or sometimes don't! For me, living in Wisconsin I have to suffer through winter. Sure I can go to a simulator, but that can get really expensive in a rather short amount of time. Here are three ways you can practice your golf game during your offseason to ensure you are as ready as ever when the season starts back up for you. If you want to have some say in what is discussed going forward (and get some inside info and bonus content) join the Golf 101 Facebook group. https://www.facebook.com/groups/Golf101Breaking90 Want to shave 5 strokes off your game in as little as 5 days? Join our 5 in 5 challenge! https://golfstrategyacademy.com/5in5 Friend of the show Chris Finn from Par 4 Success has put together a free assessment to see how your four main rotation centers measure up to other golfers. Visit par4success.com/griffin to get your free assessment!
	25 Jul 2019	How to Break 90 Part 2: Full Swing Irons	00:19:52
We're walking through the Golf Strategy Academy details in part 2 of 4 on How to Break 90 - Full Swing Irons Edition! If you want to see these lessons and work directly with me on breaking 90 in your golf game just head over to the Academy page and use promo code beta to get your premium membership for only $25/month! This price is only good until August 22nd or when we hit 25ish members, whichever comes first. Friend of the show Chris Finn from Par 4 Success has put together a free assessment to see how your four main rotation centers measure up to other golfers. Visit par4success.com/griffin to get your free assessment!
	25 Feb 2020	SC 7: Riding Your Short Game to the 70s	00:35:23
What's your handicap (your average score)?: 85 What is your BEST score ever?: 76 What is frustrating you the most about your golf game right now?: Iron game. I had some old NDS irons which i hit very very well just not very long and bought some Titleist forged clubs with extra distance in mind thinking my iron game was safe with any club. Had to buy second hand because of money and now its 50/50 whether its good or fat How often do you practice?: Once a week, weather permitting Need some help with your short game? Sign up to get my 3 Free Lessons Friend of the show Chris Finn from Par 4 Success has put together a free assessment to see how your four main rotation centers measure up to other golfers. Visit par4success.com/griffin to get your free assessment!
	01 Nov 2016	Performing Under Pressure w/ Imagery & Visualization	00:33:35
This week's guest is Coach Rebecca Smith of Complete Performance Coaching. Rebecca specializes in athletes that play individual sports like gymnasts, swimmers, tennis players, and you guessed it - GOLFERS! In this interview Rebecca shares how her introduction to visualization & imagery laid the foundation to how she teaches her students how to perform under pressure. Make sure you check out some of the strategies Rebecca lays out on her blog over at completeperformancecoaching.com/blog/ Friend of the show Chris Finn from Par 4 Success has put together a free assessment to see how your four main rotation centers measure up to other golfers. Visit par4success.com/griffin to get your free assessment!
	26 May 2016	Over Speed Training w/ Mike & Kyle of Super Speed Golf	00:48:31
Have you ever heard of the concept of over speed training? Neither had I! It's training using different weighted clubs so you can let your body experience performing the golf swing at a faster speed. By switching to slightly heaver clubs you can build up that swing speed for the times you're actually using your driver. Mike & Kyle from Super Speed Golf take this concept to the next level. EPISODE FEATURED GUEST: Michael Napoleon and Kyle Shay, creators of Super Speed Golf. IN THIS PODCAST EPISODE YOU WILL LEARN: What is Super Speed Golf? It’s an offshoot of Michael and Kyle’s other company Catalyst Golf Performance in Chicago. It involves a concept called over speed training. It increases swing speed (and therefore distance) by using a series of different weighted shafts. Unique ways to get someone to their peak performance In general, people don’t know how to practice; you need to have a plan. When clients have a much more structured plan, it helps them improve at a faster rate, and also improves their confidence on the golf course. Keep tabs of your statistics and progress. Always try to better your own personal scores. Be aware of how you’re doing. Food journaling is also important-are there snacks in your bag? What are you eating before and after? What are you drinking on the course? Benefits of overspeed training Your body has a memory of how fast the muscular response is going to be when you run that motor pattern (throwing a ball, kicking, swinging a club etc) Your body is used to going at a certain speed. Your body is actual capable of going much faster than that. Super Speed reprograms what your body thinks is normal speed so you can get a faster more efficient motor response. They accomplish this by using lighter instruments compared to a golf club (three different clubs are used during training). Flash memory is made when using these lighter clubs, and when you add the load of a heavier club, your body is used to going faster. Once you get back to your normal club, there’s usually a 5-6% increase in your club speed. It takes time for the permanency of this new speed to take hold, about 4-6 weeks afterwards. Balancing out the body A lot of people want to even out their body (using both the right and left sides) It’s good to train the acceleration and deceleration of the swing. You need to be able to stop your body faster in order to make it go faster. If you’re body thinks it’s out of control it will automatically slow things down. If you only play golf one way, a lot of imbalances will occur that can cause injury later on. This doesn’t mean you have to start playing opposite your dominant side, but it would be a good idea to start taking swings that way on a regular basis. Levels of Super Speed Friend of the show Chris Finn from Par 4 Success has put together a free assessment to see how your four main rotation centers measure up to other golfers. Visit par4success.com/griffin to get your free assessment!
	14 Jan 2020	SC 5: Creating Better More Solid Impact	00:32:47
Player Profile What's your handicap (your average score)?: 104 average score What is your BEST score ever?: 92 What is frustrating you the most about golf right now?: Not enough time to practice How often do you practice?: When I am playing. Golf Goals (Next 12 Months) I'd like to consistently be in the low 90s with the occasional score in the 80s. Also, just to get out and play more. Want more help with your game? Join our Golf 101 Facebook Group Friend of the show Chris Finn from Par 4 Success has put together a free assessment to see how your four main rotation centers measure up to other golfers. Visit par4success.com/griffin to get your free assessment!
	03 Mar 2021	GSS 135: How to Learn Golf	00:25:18
Do you want to play more consistent confident golf? Learn more about the Golf Strategy Academy at https://www.golfstrategyacademy.com As you learn what it takes to become a consistently good golfer, you will see a common principal over and over again. Proficiency. In order to lower your scores and play consistently good golf, you need to become proficient in all areas of the game. If you neglect one aspect of the game, you cannot expect to play well and improve. As a beginner in the game of golf, it can be tempting to go to the driving range just to hit your driver over the fence 100 times. This type of practice session is often followed by a round on the course where nothing seems to go your way and you wonder why you aren’t improving. It’s likely because your practice is all wrong. Don’t fall into the temptation of only going to the driving range and instead, begin working your way out from the cup until you feel confident from anywhere around the green. Then, work your way back to the tee box at various distances in order to develop a consistent play style. By following these simple tips and not giving into the temptation of the driving range, you will see the scores dropping lower than ever before! Friend of the show Chris Finn from Par 4 Success has put together a free assessment to see how your four main rotation centers measure up to other golfers. Visit par4success.com/griffin to get your free assessment!
	08 Oct 2019	🚨 GIVEAWAY ANNOUNCEMENT!!! 🚨	00:04:06
🚨 HAVE YOU ENTERED THE GIVEAWAY YET? 🚨 That's right, I'm giving away a set from SuperSpeed golf as well as a pin flag from Tiger's win at the Masters this year AND a pin flag from the 18th hole of the Old Course at St. Andrews! To enter visit www.golfstrategyschool.com/giveaway The giveaway ends on 10/13 so don't wait, sign up now! Friend of the show Chris Finn from Par 4 Success has put together a free assessment to see how your four main rotation centers measure up to other golfers. Visit par4success.com/griffin to get your free assessment!
	17 Oct 2019	GSS 103: 4 Rules of Driving Range Etiquette	00:16:51
The driving range is somewhere I hold very near and dear to my heart. It’s a place I've gone to practice, to have fun, to celebrate with friends, and to just zone out and relieve some stress. With that in mind we should do our best to make sure others can use the driving range for all these things as well. Let's take a look at some basic etiquette so you won’t stand out like a sore thumb if you were to show up at a driving range near me and a tip or two so you can get as much out of your driving range time as possible! If you want to join us for our live How to Break 100 training you can sign up at www.golfstrategyschool.com/training Friend of the show Chris Finn from Par 4 Success has put together a free assessment to see how your four main rotation centers measure up to other golfers. Visit par4success.com/griffin to get your free assessment!
	22 Jan 2020	GSS 115: Top 10 Keys to Breaking 100	00:29:06
As a high handicap golfer, it can be incredibly difficult to pass that first big milestone of breaking 100 for 18 holes. Without proper guidance, improving your skills in the game of golf is a slow and draining process. Understanding and practicing a few key concepts will allow you to bypass this frustrating learning curve and will have you scoring better than ever. Check out my 3 Favorite Short Game Practices by CLICKING HERE! Friend of the show Chris Finn from Par 4 Success has put together a free assessment to see how your four main rotation centers measure up to other golfers. Visit par4success.com/griffin to get your free assessment!
	11 Jun 2019	St Andrews Special!	00:15:40
I've been in Scotland for the better part of June and it's been a crazy experience. To add to all those experiences, I got to tour St Andrews Links! It was an amazing time touring the grounds of the Old Course and the rest of the St Andrews facility. The biggest surprise during my time there is how much golf they fit into such a small space! The tee boxes are just a few paces off of the greens, of which several holes share. Something that was quite surprising, that I didn't realize from TV was that there are SEVEN shared greens and all of the hole numbers add up to 18 (2&16, 5&13, etc). Friend of the show Chris Finn from Par 4 Success has put together a free assessment to see how your four main rotation centers measure up to other golfers. Visit par4success.com/griffin to get your free assessment!
	25 Apr 2019	Break 100 Blueprint	00:22:03
I know that’s a pretty appealing headline, and if you’re struggling to achieve that there’s probably a healthy amount of skepticism flowing through your veins as you read this. The fact of the matter (emphasis on fact) is that people who struggle to break 100 a lot of similar issues and the majority of them fall into these three groups: Unrealistic expectations Penalties (especially off the tee) Poor short game UNREALISTIC EXPECTATIONS When it comes to golf, this might be one of the biggest issues that most people either don’t talk about or may not even know about. When you look at your scorecard the first number that usually jumps out at you is what par is for the hole, right? Okay fine, it might be the distance or what the handicap is of the hole, but if par isn’t the first thing you look at, I guarantee you it’s second. So let’s talk about it. What is par? Go ahead, say it out loud or in your head. Let me guess, you said something along the lines of “It’s what you should shoot on each hole”. If you said that, you’ve got it half right. Par is what you should shoot on each hole… IF YOUR HANDICAP IS ZERO! Now I’m not here to make you feel bad, but if you’re reading an article about breaking 100 on the golf course and you actually expect yourself to make par on each hole, you’re setting yourself up for a world of disappointment. Here’s a fun fact to help illustrate my point: players on the PGA tour only hit about 12.5 greens in regulation out of 18. How many greens do you expect yourself to hit in regulation? Be honest now, is that a realistic expectation? For someone who normally shoots 100 (a 28 handicap) they average between zero and 1 greens hit in regulation. Don’t put all this unnecessary pressure on yourself to do something that is a statistical anomaly. Think of it this way, would you ever take $18,000 out of your bank account and bet that you’d hit every green in regulation? OF COURSE NOT! Your financial guy would slap you across the face, your wife would divorce you, and you’d be left with a much lighter wallet. So if you wouldn’t hold yourself fiscally accountable like that, why does the thought process change just because there’s not any money on the line? Instead of thinking that you must get on the green in regulation, let’s move the finish line to something a little more achievable. Let’s get MOST of the way to the green “in regulation”. So if you’re playing a par 5, your version of “on in regulation” should be to get within 100 yards of the green in three shots. If it’s a par 4 you want to be inside 75 in 2 shots. If it’s a par 3 you want to be within 50 in 1 shot. This now removes SOOOOO much pressure from your game! Instead of feeling like you have to hit your driver off of every tee box, now you can achieve your new goal with a few easier to control shots that you’re much more confident hitting! Do you think you could hit two safe shots in a row that average about 135 each? That would get you within 75 yards on a 350 yard par 4. You’ve got a lot better chance of doing that then just doing the stan Friend of the show Chris Finn from Par 4 Success has put together a free assessment to see how your four main rotation centers measure up to other golfers. Visit par4success.com/griffin to get your free assessment!
	09 Sep 2020	GSS 127: Breaking 80 with Your Short Game	00:13:32
Today we're looking at how the short game functions as the base layer to building your success towards breaking 80. The bottom line here is that if you're good from close it will take the pressure off from longer shots and allow you to swing more freely and confidently. If you'd like to learn the exact practices I use with my students (I got them from some of the best instructors in the world) head over to www.golfstrategyacademy.com/breaking80 Friend of the show Chris Finn from Par 4 Success has put together a free assessment to see how your four main rotation centers measure up to other golfers. Visit par4success.com/griffin to get your free assessment!
	31 Jan 2017	How to Quiet Your Mind - Josh in Las Vegas	00:10:08
Today's podcast is the first in our series: GSA Q&A where we take questions from our Golf Strategy Academy members and answer them on the podcast. Today's question is from Josh in Las Vegas about how he can change his habit of spending too much time over the ball. What you'll Learn Coping techniques for an over active mind Geoff Greig's go to method to help golfers ditch extra swing thoughts and focus on rhythm. Dave Heinen's technique to prevent those thoughts from ever sinking in in the first place! Here's a secret that pros do, but you don't. THEY JOURNAL! Get my FREE 5 Minute Golf Journal so you can learn to analyze like a pro! No time to listen? Here's the transcript! Hey Golf Strategy School Marty back with you here again and today we're featuring a question from a Golf Strategy Academy member Joshua out of Las Vegas sent an email wondering, and I love this question because Joshua saying he's struggling with too many swing thoughts. He's noticing that he's taking too long over the ball. He mentions that, let's see here. Been playing well recently but run into problems where I stall over the shot. It's gotten to the point where my League members actually give me crap about how long I take over the ball. Any thoughts on how I could help move beyond this mental block? The reason I chuckle is because I've been there, and I've been there with many other students. And the solution is actually rather easy. Like you said, you actually just get caught up, for whatever reason just hung up over a shot. For most people it's a thousand different swing thoughts going through their head. You know I've got to keep my right arm tucked in, and my left arm straight, and I've got to go 9 o'clock, and my hips got to turn, and all these different things going on in your head. And because you've got a thousand different swing thoughts happening you don't officially execute any of them. There's some really cool brai Friend of the show Chris Finn from Par 4 Success has put together a free assessment to see how your four main rotation centers measure up to other golfers. Visit par4success.com/griffin to get your free assessment!
	10 Oct 2019	GSS 102: 3 Ways to Use Your Hybrid	00:16:15
Let's take a look at 3 places you could use your hybrid from and the techniques required to execute those shots! If you want some help with your game I'm doing a live training coming up soon! To register head over to golfstrategyschool.com/training Friend of the show Chris Finn from Par 4 Success has put together a free assessment to see how your four main rotation centers measure up to other golfers. Visit par4success.com/griffin to get your free assessment!
	21 Feb 2017	Short Game Solutions for Chase	00:12:04
Bladed it, smiled it, chili dipper, chunk city, worm burner, gopher killer... if any of these describe your short game, then it's time to turn your ears on because this weeks' episode is here to help you get your short game under control! What you'll learn in today's episode The importance of quiet hands around the green How to develop a consistent touch from Hail Irwin Brandan Stooksbury's method of building a solid foundation for your short game Golf Strategy Academy Featured Videos Chipping/Pitching jail drill Hale Irwin's touch drill (sorry the audio is so bad!) No time to listen? Here's the transcript so you can Ctrl + f to where you need to be! Hey there, Golf Strategy School, Marty back with you here again and this episode's question comes from Chase. Chase is asking, his question reads, " Hey Marty, I was really burning a lot of strokes around the greens. Seems like I don't have a consistent low point in my chipping. Some are fat, some are thin, but really perfect. Any thoughts?" Well Chase, situations like this where you have inconsistent, I guess I'll say low point, it usually results from... At least with chipping, the fact that you're getting overly handsy in the actual action. So a lot of people especially beginners or newer folks, they'll get into this mindset that the fingertips and the hands have all the feel, so that should be what's controlling all of the force that goes into the shot as well as kind of cutting out those bigger muscles. I see all the time where people just take their wrist and I kind of see them just chop right at the ball, and those ones are even less consistent then kind of what you're describing. At least you're getting a couple that do end up going on target, maybe not just on target but actually correct distance wise. So the way we can kinda get around this, it's a really easy setup. If you have some water bottles this is a really easy thing to do. If you're on the course or if you are at your practice facility, heck, honestly you can do this at home. So you take two water bottles if you're at home they could be empty, and they should be empty. If you're on course then depending on how much when do you have, if you feel your empty water bottles are going to blow away, maybe put some water in them. But what you're going to do is you're going to take-two water bottles and you're going to set them up so one water bottle is about a foot behind the ball, the other water bottle is about a foot in front of the ball. So the idea is that these water bottles are going in the same direction as your feet, so a Friend of the show Chris Finn from Par 4 Success has put together a free assessment to see how your four main rotation centers measure up to other golfers. Visit par4success.com/griffin to get your free assessment!
	08 May 2019	2 Keys to Putting Consistency	00:17:33
In this episode we're talking about 2 common faults that amateur golfers have with their putting. If you haven't signed up for our Super Speed Golf Giveaway, make sure you visit GolfStrategySchool.com/Giveaway The first issue is a routine. Most amateur golfers don't have a preshot routine when it comes to putting (or their short game frankly). Step 1 is get one! The second issue is that most amateur golfers chronically under read the break. There's a really detailed video that goes along with this and you can check it out at golfstrategyschool.com/PuttingGeometry Friend of the show Chris Finn from Par 4 Success has put together a free assessment to see how your four main rotation centers measure up to other golfers. Visit par4success.com/griffin to get your free assessment!
	31 Oct 2019	GSS 105: The 2 Proven Keys to STOP SLICING!	00:15:58
This is definitely a heavy hitter for most golfers. Even some of the best golfers you know likely slice the ball, they've just learned how to play it. Today we're going to fix the problem though. With these two moves you'll learn exactly how you can quit slicing the ball FOR GOOD! If you need more help, check out my How to Break 100 in the Next 30 Days mini course for free! Friend of the show Chris Finn from Par 4 Success has put together a free assessment to see how your four main rotation centers measure up to other golfers. Visit par4success.com/griffin to get your free assessment!
	19 Dec 2019	GSS 112: 2 Keys to Crushing Your Fairway Woods	00:16:18
Imagine yourself playing a long par five. You just hit a perfect drive down the middle of the fairway and your looking at a good chance to score well on the hole. After approaching your ball, you realize that you are still too far away from the green to hit your hybrid but you might be able to get there with your three wood. Do you feel confident hitting your three wood off of the fairway or would you lay up with an iron instead? If you feel like you wouldn’t have a chance of making it to the green with your wood, ask yourself why that is. The fairway wood is the longest club in the golf bag that we typically hit from the ground. The length of the fairway wood combined with the size of the clubhead can make it difficult for amateur golfers to make solid contact with a ball that’s on the ground. To check out this awesome video by Chris Ryan CLICK HERE Friend of the show Chris Finn from Par 4 Success has put together a free assessment to see how your four main rotation centers measure up to other golfers. Visit par4success.com/griffin to get your free assessment!
	02 Sep 2020	GSS 126: How to Break 80	00:20:42
It's finally here! What so many of you have been emailing, messaging me, and asking for... a process on how to break 80! Are you a golfer who's stuck in the 80s and you just can't quite seem to break through that barrier and start scoring in the 70s? Pre-Register for the Breaking 80 Blueprint: https://www.golfstrategyacademy.com/offers/HwFZMS5n Through my experience as a player, a coach, and as an interviewer of DOZENS of PGA professionals there are 4 cornerstones of breaking 80: A well polished short game A smooth swing that let's you control distance The ability to play well under pressure A mental game that let's you stay committed to each individual swing If you need help in any (or all) of these areas then you need to pre-register for my newest course, the Breaking 80 Blueprint. For a limited time only this is available for just $19/month. Claim your spot now at https://www.golfstrategyacademy.com/offers/HwFZMS5n Friend of the show Chris Finn from Par 4 Success has put together a free assessment to see how your four main rotation centers measure up to other golfers. Visit par4success.com/griffin to get your free assessment!
	22 Nov 2019	GSS 108: 3 Biggest Chipping Mistakes	00:18:52
Everyone has been on the golf course with someone who loves to give out unsolicited tips and advice and this is especially common when it comes to the short game. You might get lucky and use one of their tips to improve your wedges but the odds are, you are doing more harm than good. There are three common common mistakes that the average players makes with their wedges and I’m sure you’ve heard them all before. We will be taking a close look at these three common mistakes and teaching you how to avoid them next time you find yourself with a wedge in your hand. Grab Your 3 Free Short Game Lessons By Clicking Here Friend of the show Chris Finn from Par 4 Success has put together a free assessment to see how your four main rotation centers measure up to other golfers. Visit par4success.com/griffin to get your free assessment!
	19 Apr 2019	19th Hole: Listener Q&A Kevin in Massachusetts	00:16:43
Our first 19th hole listener Q&A episode is here! Our question comes from Kevin in Massachusetts. He says I've found a huge disconnect between how my swing SHOULD look and actually getting it to happen. Let's dive in! Friend of the show Chris Finn from Par 4 Success has put together a free assessment to see how your four main rotation centers measure up to other golfers. Visit par4success.com/griffin to get your free assessment!
	05 Apr 2020	Club Fitting Q&A Part 2 with Josh, Dave, and Mike from Golftec Columbus	00:45:52
This is Part 2 of our Club fitting Q&A with Josh, Mike, and Dave from Golftec Columbus. In this episode we finish off our driving conversation by discussing shaft fitting and then dive head first (literally) into iron fittings. There's lots to be learned here again, like some significant statistical milestones to keep in mind during your fitting process. If you'd like help with your game join our free Facebook group: Golf 101 \| How to Break 90 Friend of the show Chris Finn from Par 4 Success has put together a free assessment to see how your four main rotation centers measure up to other golfers. Visit par4success.com/griffin to get your free assessment!
	17 Jan 2022	GSS 144: How to Stop Hitting Fat (and Thin) Shots	00:17:05
Golf 101 on Facebook Our poll from the Golf 101 Facebook group resulted in an overwhelming request for iron tips, so that's what we'll get into in this episode. Specifically what you're likely doing to that's causing shots to be fat and thin, and more importantly how to quit doing that! Friend of the show Chris Finn from Par 4 Success has put together a free assessment to see how your four main rotation centers measure up to other golfers. Visit par4success.com/griffin to get your free assessment!

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