Welcome to The Golf Intervention, the podcast dedicated to helping golfers of all levels improve their scoring and enjoyment of the game using insights from scoring data, science, and proven teaching methods. Whether you are a weekend warrior or an elite tournament player, we dive deep into process driven techniques which will take your game to the next level. Featuring two award winning golf instructors and occasional interviews with some of the most influential people in the game, The Golf ...
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EP 27: Scoring Strategy Part 1; The Framework
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Send us a Text Message. In this first episode of a multipart series, Eric and Rob discuss the framework of scoring strategy. We start by breaking down the essential components: score, shot, skill, and swing and how they interconnect to form the foundation of your scoring strategy. We discuss the recent data capture of scoring on the PGA Tour and ho…
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EP 26: Improve Enjoyment and Scoring; Actionable Insights from Dr. Raymond Prior Interview
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Send us a Text Message. In this episode, Eric and Rob discuss the best insights from our interview with Dr. Raymond Prior and his outstanding book, "Golf Beneath the Surface." During the discussion we cover: Stable Confidence Acceptance Growth Mindset Growth Minded Practice Habits Staying on Time (being present) The Five Step Process that will chan…
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EP 25: Golf Beneath the Surface: Growth, Enjoyment, and Better Golf With Dr. Raymond Prior
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Send us a Text Message. Raymond Prior, PhD joins Eric and Rob to discuss his book "Golf Beneath the Surface." Dr. Prior has been one of the most sought after names in Sport Psychology working with Major Champions, NCAA Champions, Olympic Gold Medalists, and Coach of the Year winners in a variety of Sports. Prior is currently working with Olympic at…
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EP 24: Listener Questions- How to Take it From the Range to the Course; How to Determine Your Tee Shot Strategy; Can Equipment Be the Cause of Your Struggles?
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Send us a Text Message. On this episode of listener questions, we start by taking on the eternal golf question: How do I transition my skills from the range to the golf course. Why is that so difficult and shouldn't tee shots specifically be the same? How do I know when equipment is the issue? Can the club design or shaft actually make bad shots wo…
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EP 23: Playing Lesson; 3 Areas of Focus for Immediate On Course Scoring Improvement
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Send us a Text Message. This episode covers 3 areas of focus that tend to be most important when Eric and Rob are on the course with students. 1. Process- From warm up to pre and postshot routines, our process drive our outcomes. Do we practice them? Are they consistent? 2. Shot/Club Selection- Greens in Regulation is maybe the most relevant stat i…
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EP 22: Actionable Takeaways From the Dr. Sasho MacKenzie Interview for Every Level of Golfer
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Send us a Text Message. In this episode, Eric and Rob discuss the major bullet points from the interview with Dr. Sasho MacKenzie and what can be immediately applied by all levels of player. For exclusive bonus content, subscribe to our Substack at https://thegolfintervention.substack.com/By Eric Layton and Rob Failes
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EP 21: Dr. Sasho MacKenzie- Using Research to Challenge Convention and Improve Golf Performance
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Send us a Text Message. In this episode, we interview who many consider to be the top golf researcher of our time. Dr. Sasho MacKenzie's research often challenges traditional conventions in golf performance in an effort to create better ways to teach and play the game. In this episode, we cover: The only 3 things that really matter when it comes to…
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EP 20: Mindset- The Golfer's Secret Superpower
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Send us a Text Message. In Part 1 of the Mental Game series, Eric and Rob take a look at Mindset. They discuss the main elements of a fixed vs. a growth mindset and how it will affect a golfer's ability to improve. Amazon Link to Golf Beneath the Surface by Dr. Raymond Prior https://www.amazon.com/Golf-Beneath-Surface-Science-Psychology/dp/16377430…
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EP 19: Listener Questions: “Clock” System for Wedge Play, Favorite Training Aids, and Written Practice Routines
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Send us a Text Message. On this episode, Eric and Rob give their thoughts on how their teach wedge skill, what they think about training aids, and how they feel about specifically outlined practice sessions. To support The Golf intervention Podcast and gain access to exclusive content, subscribe to our Substack at www.thegolfintervention.substack.c…
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EP 18: Three Essential Skills Each Golfer Needs to Take Their Game to the Next Level
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Send us a Text Message. This episode with provide a full swing, short game, and putting skill that will take the Level 1 Golfer to Level 2, Level 2 to Level 3, and Level 3 to Tour Player. Subscribe to our Substack and support our show at https://thegolfintervention.substack.com/ We thank you for tuning in!…
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EP 17: Performance Improvement: Are Your Goals Killing Your Gains?
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Send us a Text Message. On this episode, we cover the basic SMART goal theory and discuss whether it actually applies to golf performance. Is dissatisfaction a function of goals? We detail 3 types of goals, and how to determine where your focus needs to be. 1. Outcome 2. Performance 3. Process Find us on Substack at https://thegolfintervention.subs…
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EP 16: The Mysteries of Putting Solved with Special Guest and Founder of AimPoint, Mark Sweeney
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Send us a Text Message. On this episode, we interview the founder of the green reading technique used by many of the top players in the world. Learn why he decided to crack the physics of green reading and how he did it. Understand what can each level of golfer learn from AimPoint to improve their putting performance. Dispelling some common myths a…
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EP 15: A New Formula for Better Putting
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Send us a Text Message. In this episode, we look at 3 steps we can all take to improve our putting. We promise, this will be a new spin on putting improvement Also, we make an announcement about our Substack. We will offer subscription content including a bonus Podcast at least once per month. Link below: https://thegolfintervention.substack.com/…
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EP 14: Putting Skill and Stats. Improvement for all levels.
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Send us a Text Message. What are the relevant stats to know for all levels of golfers? We also address the main skills needed for improvement and ways to train them.By Eric Layton and Rob Failes
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Send us a Text Message. Eric gives a history of driving evolution. Keys metrics for Level 1, 2, and 3 golfers The science of driving. What we know now that we didn’t know before. The truth about driving it further without more speed. Watch out for bad advice!By Eric Layton and Rob Failes
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EP 12: Approach Shots Part 2: How to Train the Skills
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Send us a Text Message. On Part 2 of our show on approach shots, we discuss the skills every level of player needs to improve and how to train them.By Eric Layton and Rob Failes
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EP 11: Improving Approach Shots, Part 1
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Send us a Text Message. Learn what it takes to improve your approach shots from beginner golfer all the way to tour elite player. What is the most important stat I can track to measure my ball striking? Why making birdies isn't a consideration for most players to improve. Why short game like Phil Mickelson changes approach shot strategy. What is th…
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EP 10: The Keys to Improving Your Short Game!
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Send us a Text Message. This is the first episode in the series Reducing Shots to Green. In this episode, we cover the keys for every level of player on reducing short game shots and provide the keys to taking your shortgame to the next level!By Eric Layton and Rob Failes
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EP 9: A Roadmap to Your Best Golf in 2024!
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Send us a Text Message. In this episode, Eric and Rob discuss 5 things you probably aren't already doing that will lead to your best golf in 2024.By Eric Layton and Rob Failes
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EP 8: Learning to Train and Perform with Iain Highfield
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Send us a Text Message. Rob and special guest Iain Highfield discuss how level 1, 2 and 3 players can all focus their training efforts in a way to improve skill and perform better on the course.By Eric Layton and Rob Failes
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Send us a Text Message. In the latest episode in our series, "Why does my handicap never improve" we take on the question how much influence your body has on your swing. Am I locked in to a specific swing style? Do I have limitations in movement, and how does that affect my performance? Is injury prevention for casual golfers something to think abo…
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EP 6: What You Can Learn From Tour Players, and listener questions!
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Send us a Text Message. On this episode, Eric recaps his week on the range with PGA Tour players at the Charles Schwab Playoff event. Also, we also answer 3 questions sent to us by listeners. Can you improve without practice? What about swing plane? Why do my practice swings feel better than my actual swing?…
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Send us a Text Message. This 2-part episode will teach you everything you need to know about how to learn to play better golf. This is the BRAIN episode. If a golfer and golf coach can both know exactly where the student is and where the student wants to go, the process of achieving those goal is set into motion with developing an understanding of …
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Send us a Text Message. This 2-part episode will teach you everything you need to know about how to learn to play better golf. This is the BRAIN episode. If a golfer and golf coach can both know exactly where the student is and where the student wants to go, the process of achieving those goals is set into motion with developing an understanding of…
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Episode 3: Everything you need to know about CLUBS and how they can help or hurt your performance.
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Send us a Text Message. In Part 2 of our series on why I never seem to improve at golf, we take on the question of the importance of having the correct equipment. Eric and Rob are both expert club-fitters and work with students every day on optimizing their equipment. Level 1, 2, and 3 players all have unique considerations when it comes to what cl…
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Bonus Episode: Defining Some Common Terms, and Answering Listener Questions about Ball Flight
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Send us a Text Message. In this episode, we define some of the more common golf instructional terms that we use. We also take on the basic question of what happens between the club and the ball to make it fly where it does. Was there bad science being taught for many years? How has technology like TrackMan changed the game of golf? You ask, we answ…
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EP 2: Reason 1 For Why My Handicap Never Improves- Assess Your Game and Create A Gameplan for Improvement
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Send us a Text Message. This if the first episode in the series "Why My Handicap Never Improves." In this episode, Eric and Rob take on the big question of how to accurately assess the current state of your game, and then how to make a gameplan for improving it. Currently, there are great metrics for all golfers, not just tour player, that can be t…
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EP 1: The Five Reasons Why You Never Improve at Golf
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Send us a Text Message. In this episode, get to know Eric Layton and Rob Failes, your hosts of the Golf Intervention Podcast. The guys will share why they decided to start the podcast and how they believe it will help the listener take their game to the next level!By Eric
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