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Mondays Off: “Are PGA Tour swing coaches overrated?”

Published

8 years ago

Oct 9, 2018

Club pro Steve Westphal and Editor Andrew Tursky discuss whether PGA Tour swing coaches are underrated or overrated. Also, they discuss Koepka vs. DJ, Tiger’s best swing ever, and Westphal explains why coaching high-handicaps is more difficult than coaching good players.

Check out the full podcast on SoundCloud below, or click here to listen on iTunes!

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7 Comments

matt

Oct 12, 2018 at 5:26 pm

Can you guys please get the audio sorted out? Andrew is way louder than Steve. When I’m listening in the car Steve is almost impossible to hear.

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Brad

Oct 11, 2018 at 1:31 am

PGA Tour coaches are mostly overrated while PGA Tour caddies are mostly underrated.

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Don

Oct 10, 2018 at 3:36 pm

On instruction in general, something needs to change. Despite the millions invested annually in lessons and golf schools, the only folks who are meaningfully getting better are those in golf programs (HS & College teams, and academy kids (Leadbetter, CMac, etc)). Individual lessons don’t stick, even when they’re taken in a string. Too much time between them for bad habits and new faults to appear and get ingrained.

Not pointing fingers (plenty of issues on both teacher and student sides), but the average index hasn’t materially changed in 25 years despite huge advances in equipment, fitting, and access to technology (Game Golf, GPS, Laser Rangefinders, etc). This article tries to put lipstick on the handicap pig. https://www.golfdigest.com/story/a-closer-look-at-handicap-data-shows-just-how-much-golfers-have-improved-in-recent-years It compares 1991 to 2016, and shows a 1.9 stroke reduction. Over 25 years. Without continuous engagement that is more than 45 mins at a time, at a reasonable cost structure, handicaps likely won’t get much better over the next qtr century.

This game is damn hard (yet still damn fun – go figure), and we need some revolutionary thinking around how to make the masses better at playing it. Wish I was smart enough to be that person, but I’m not. Whoever does will make a fortune’s fortune.

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Steve Wozeniak

Oct 10, 2018 at 12:43 pm

Just ask Tiger if his last two “coaches” are overrated!!!!!

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Choocher

Oct 10, 2018 at 10:58 am

Is it possible to get a transcript of the audio for those who can’t listen but would like to read?

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- Don
  
  Oct 10, 2018 at 12:10 pm
  
  +1. I never listen to any podcasts. No time. Can read much more quickly than listening.
  
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aaron

Oct 9, 2018 at 9:57 pm

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OMfwir41N_4

dustin knew how to hit a cut before ! enjoy this nugget. When hitting a cut make sure you just cut it”

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A putter that I love and hate – Club Junkie Podcast

Published

5 days ago

May 8, 2026

Brian Knudson

In this episode of the Club Junkie Podcast, we dive into one of the most interesting flatstick releases of the year with a full review of the new TaylorMade SYSTM 2 putters. After spending time on the greens, I break down what makes this design stand out, where it performs, and why it has me completely torn between loving it and fighting it. If you are into feel, alignment, and consistency, this is one you will want to hear about.

We also take a look at some of the putters in play on the PGA Tour last week. From familiar favorites to a few surprising setups, there is always something to learn from what the best players in the world are rolling with under pressure.

To wrap things up, I walk through the process of building a set of JP Golf Prime irons paired with Baddazz Gold Series shafts. From component selection to performance goals, this is a deep dive into what goes into creating a unique custom set and why this combo has been so intriguing.

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Club Junkie: My top 10 zero-torque putter rankings! What came out on top?

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2 weeks ago

Apr 30, 2026

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Talk about feel, consistency, forgiveness, and of course, whether zero-torque technology actually delivers on its promise to help you start more putts on line. If you have been curious about making the switch or just want to know which models are leading the pack this year, this episode has you covered.

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Fore Love of Golf: Johnny Thompson of Callaway Golf

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2 weeks ago

Apr 28, 2026

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In Episode 49, the boys chat with Johnny Thompson, a longtime Callaway Golf employee. Johnny has worked in some great roles within the company, including years as a Tour Rep for Odyssey and Callaway. He has spent time on the LPGA Tour, Champions Tour, and PGA Tour and is now working as the Tour Content Manager for the company. JT is a fun guy and someone that is very knowledgeable in the clubfitting and Tour worlds.