Another really good conversation with “The Yip Whisperer” Jim Waldron. This is Jim’s second time on the podcast and we always have a really engaging conversation about training your swing and the performance side of golf. This chat we really dived in to training your golf swing and then accessing your potential on the golf course. More on Jim can be found in the link below. Also make sure to check out the podcast Patreon. (Link below)    https://balancepointgolf.com/index.php/about-jim-waldron   www.Patreon.com/Kelvinkelley  

Jan Stephenson is an Australian professional golfer. She became a member of the LPGA in 1974 and won three major championships and 16 LPGA events. She has 41 worldwide victories including (10) LPGA Legends Tour wins and 8 worldwide major championships. She was elected to the World Golf Hall of Fame in 2019.  Jan and I discuss her golf swing, the changes she is working on and a few highlights of her career. She is pioneer in women’s golf and has one of my favorite simple swings. More on Jan below. https://www.janstephenson.com/about-jan    

Another great chat with performance coach Karl Morris. We go into detail on the power of “attention” on the golf course and how to bring your range game to the course. We also dive into being aware of your thoughts and attitude in between shots and not contaminating shots after a bad hole or shot. The mind caddie app is an absolute must have and I highly recommend it for anyone serious about their game. More on Karl and the app below. https://themindfactor.net https://www.mindcaddie.golf   Podcast Patreon: www.Patreon.com/kelvinkelley   

Michael Romatowski is a multi-certified personal trainer, golf fitness expert, and post-rehab exercise specialist. He is the creator of the revolutionary Mach 3 Golf Speed training System. Mach 3 is a year-round speed training protocol that has produced an average gain in clubhead speed of 11.5 miles per hour. The tools used in Mach 3 are dynamic and unique, allowing golfers to experience the sensation of “Speed Out in Front,” which is the hallmark of Mach 3.Mike is also certified as a Posture and Alignment Specialist. Posture Therapy offers a means of dealing with pain and joint dysfunction through both passive positions and gentle exercises. Posture Therapy is perfect for those who are striving for a life of less pain and more motion. Posture Therapy can be administered both in-person and via a Skype format. https://mach3speedtraining.com/?srsltid=AfmBOopB7-4crjj62dBrekr-l_P-TRRbFh-gKMNePVGPScfKAzQYj_e4   www.Patreon.com/kelvinkelley 

Former PGA Tour player and current Champions Tour player Greg Chalmers. We chat about his successful journey in developing clubhead speed and the program he used. We also chat all things putting. I am always curious what world-class putters feel and work on in their own putting stroke. There is a lot to gain in this conversation! More info on Greg’s program in the link below. I will also have a video on putting tempo coming in the Patreon. https://www.trainpmt.com/greg/?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAafhRVNX4tJJ8dOhWxUTMQOAdkRQWHLUmF7MsM67QKyXPCRk1isXcJsPuNr52Q_aem_QYLl-ZybergihNV_xVEbcA www.Patreon.com/kelvinkelley 

Back again with Mike Carroll, creator of the “Fit For Golf” app. I was excited to chat with him about the benefits of using the app to get stronger in the gym and develop more clubhead speed. We chat about the best ways to get stronger and what you can do in your swing to get longer off the tee. More on Mike and the app can be found in the link below. https://fitforgolf.blog https://www.patreon.com/kelvinkelley    

Back again with former PGA Tour player Gavin Coles. If you missed his first episode it was episode 24. This time around we chat about his process of making swing changes, the work ethic required to be great and coaching his junior players in Florida. More information on Gavin and his coaching can be found in the link below.   gavincoles.com      

Adam Young is the author of “The Practice Manual” and creator of the Divot Board training aid. We chatted about how to best use a simulator for practice and to train your skill. Adam currently teaches golfers the importance of developing skill as well as technique, and builds their game as a whole – including strategic and psychological strength. Adam’s theories are cutting edge, utilizing much of the newest research in the field of learning. He presents them in an easy to understand way that will make you revolutionize how you learn the game.He has worked at some of the top facilities in the world, including the Leadbetter Academies and the World famous Turnberry Resort. He currently teaches in Las Vegas, Nevada. His programs can be found in the link below. https://www.adamyounggolf.com If you enjoy the podcast and would like to contribute I started a Patreon page with some instruction vids where proceeds go to the San Francisco Humane Society SF SPCA. https://www.patreon.com/c/kelvinkelley    

Kathy Hart is a Mind Coach for golfers and host of the popular podcast “Think Above Par”. She is also the author of the book “Mastering Your Golf Brain: A Guide To Self Coaching”. She offers one on one consultations with golfers for better performance on the golf course and to develop a better relationship with the game. Kathy and I chat about how golf is a reflection of life and how to manage your emotions on the course. Kathy is a must follow on social media and offers a program through her website. https://kathyhartwood.com     patreon.com/KelvinKelley  

Oscar Trimboli is the author of best selling book “How To Listen: Discover the hidden key to better communication”. Oscar is also host of the Apple award-winning podcast Deep Listening, and a sought-after keynote speaker. He is passionate about using the gift of listening to bring positive change in homes, workplaces, and cultures around the world. Through his work with chairs, boards of directors, and executive teams in local, regional, and global organizations, Oscar has experienced firsthand the transformational impact leaders and organizations can have when they listen beyond the words. We had a great conversation discussing how both a golf coach and student can listen better in a golf lesson to retain more knowledge. This conversation was not only useful for the lesson tee but in everyday life. More information on Oscar in the link below. https://www.oscartrimboli.com

Had a very meaningful conversation with Howard Glassman. Howard, commonly known as “Humble Howard”,  is a national radio host, a veteran stand-up comic and host of the golf podcast “Swing Thoughts”. Being an avid listener to the Swing Thought podcast, I was excited to chat with Howard. We talk about life and golf after alcohol, the challenges of being sober and how golf can be a reflection of life. Make sure to check out the “Swing Thoughts” podcast. 

Had a cool conversation with putting specialist Preston Combs. Preston works with several players from the PGA, LIV and LPGA tour. We chat about what is the best type of putting stroke to learn, how to best practice putting and a common training being used.  Preston was selected for the 2024 Golf Digest Best in State list, a recognition he has received since 2018. He has also been selected for the 2023 Golf Digest Young Best Teachers award since 2019 and been nominated for the Golf Digest Top 50 Teachers award. He has worked with winners on the PGA Tour, LIV Tour, LPGA Tour, Korn Ferry Tour, and numerous top collegiate players throughout his career. More on Preston can be found in the link below. https://www.prestonsputting.com    

Decades ago Michael Hebron played a key role in orchestrating the first PGA of America Teaching and Coaching Summit, bringing together over 700 instructors from 14 countries to share ideas on teaching methods. Following that event, Michael gained the nickname of "the teacher's teacher".  Highly respected throughout the international golf community, Michael consults on golf instruction to PGA America, Switzerland, Italy, France, Finland, Canada, Japan, Sweden, India, Australia, Chile, Costa Rica, England, Ireland, Wales, Scotland, Czech Republic, Spain, and Denmark. He has given instruction clinics at 30 PGA of America sections.  Through his dedication Michael earned the honored status of becoming the 23rd PGA of America Master Professional. His book, See and Feel the Inside Move the Outside, was the first golf instruction book accepted as a PGA Master’s thesis.  Since then, he has written hundreds of articles for leading golf magazines and authored 4 other books and 3 DVDs.

Had Karl Morris back on to discuss key concepts used in his coaching for better performance on the golf course. We chat about the “Performance Triangle”, the art of acceptance on the golf course and the importance of daily gratitude. More information on Karl, the Mind Factor Course and the Mind Caddie app can be found in the links below.  https://themindfactor.net   https://www.mindcaddie.golf  

Had a brief chat with former PGA Tour player now turned golf coach Scott Gardiner. We talk about his journey to the PGA Tour and his golf swing. Scott has always had the admiration of other players for his quality ball-striking and simple looking swing. Scott played on the European Tour from 2001 to 2003. He played on the Nationwide Tour from 2003 to 2012, where he won the 2010 Chattanooga Classic. After the 2012 season, he graduated to the PGA Tour and made his Tour debut at the 2013 Sony Open in Hawaii. Gardiner is the first person of Aboriginal descent to earn a PGA Tour card. More information can be found on Scott and his coaching in the link below.    https://www.instagram.com/scott_gardiner_golfinstruction?igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

Dr. Lembke is the author of the book “Dopamine Nation” featured on the Andrew Huberman podcast and a professor at Stanford. We chat about her book and how dopamine works in the brain when pursuing a goal. With health and lifestyle playing such a role on our golf game she was a great person to chat with. Dr. Lembke is a professor of psychiatry at Stanford University School of Medicine and chief of the Stanford Addiction Medicine Dual Diagnosis Clinic. A clinician scholar, she has published more than a hundred peer-reviewed papers, book chapters, and commentaries. Dr. Lembke appeared in the Netflix documentary “The Social Dilemma” an unvarnished look at the impact of social media on our lives. 

https://www.annalembke.com/dopamine-nation    

Chief Practice Thinker and an Advanced member of the PGA of Great Britain and recognised by Golf Digest at one of the top international coaches. Having started his full-time coaching career under the guidance of David Leadbetter, he became ever more interested in the science of how we learn, skill acquisition, motor control and how we practice. Stuart has coached at all Majors in Golf, and at two Ryder cups. The work he does with professional golfers takes him all over the world. His current work is to support Swiss Golf as their Performance Director for the professional team, to assist Robert Macintyre and Bernd Wiesberger with their Practice & Performance, whilst completing a Doctorate in Human Performance with the spotlight on Golf & Practice. In this conversation we discuss the art of developing, training and performing for optimal performance on the golf course. More information on Practice Thinkers and Stuart can be found in the link below. https://www.practicethinkers.com/stuart-morgan    

Founder of the “The Golf Institute” in Australia, Brad Lamb has developed his coaching knowledge from an extensive playing career and also working with some of the best coaches in the world. Throughout the years, Brad was fortunate enough to work with some of Australia’s best coaches and players including Gary Edwin, Ross Herbert, Denis McDade and Dale Lynch. Peter Senior, Rebecca Artis, Peter Lonard, Geoff Ogilvy, Aaron Baddeley, Brett Rumford and Scott Gardiner are just a small number of the players Brad has spent time with and was able to learn from. Highlights of Brad’s playing career included a win in the 1996 NSW Amateur Championship, representing Australia at the 2000 Eisenhower Cup in Germany, a win in the 2000 Victorian Open Championship as an amateur, becoming the 2000 Australian Amateur Champion and playing in the 2008 Open Championship at Royal Birkdale. In this conversation, we had a great chat about changing player’ patterns, simplifying the golf swing and making the golf swing more economical yet still dynamic at all levels. More information can be found on Brad in the link below. https://thegolfinstitute.com.au    

Kendal McWade is the founder of Instinctive Golf Coaching and “The Golf Hammer” training aid. He has committed the last 20 years of his life to understanding more about learning and how we can help players of all standards learn new skills and develop their games more naturally. He was convinced that a simple ball, stick and target game couldn’t be as difficult as we were making it, and he was determined to find a way of simplifying the coaching of the world’s most technical and over analyzed game. More on Kendal in the link below.  https://instinctivegolfcoaching.co.uk/who-we-are/  

Known as the “Yips Whisperer”, Jim Waldron is a nationally acclaimed golf teaching professional, mental game coach, author, and lecturer best known for his pioneering research on the mind/body connection approach to learning and teaching golf. His holistic approach to golf improvement blends swing and short game mechanics, mental focus skills, physical fitness and emotional state control. In this conversation Jim and I discuss the importance of the mind/body connection, how to facilitate a swing change and what he learned from Ben Hogan. More on Jim below.   https://balancepointgolf.com/index.php/about-jim-waldron