Golf Never Sleeps Podcast

Why I Left My Head Pro Job to Coach Full-Time   In this video, I share my journey from a traditional golf career to pursuing my passion as a full-time coach. Starting as an assistant professional, I worked my way up to head pro, only to realize that my true fulfillment came from helping players improve their game.   Learn how I overcame the fear of uncertainty, took control of my career, and built...

In this episode, we dive into a complete offseason plan to help you transform your golf game for 2025. From building physical strength and mobility to adding speed and refining swing mechanics, we break down each essential phase to ensure you’re prepared to hit the ground running next season. Whether you’re working with a coach or training on your own, this episode covers practical strategies for...

I break down the reasons behind my shift from single lessons to year-long coaching programs. You'll learn how focusing on year-round guidance not only maximizes player improvement but also streamlines time and income management for coaches. From tackling the pitfalls of sporadic lessons to setting a balanced coaching schedule, I share insights that can help coaches and players alike see more consi...

⛳️ Today we are talking about saving your short game! For many, the short game is where rounds are won or lost. If you're having a good round, you'll still have several times where you will miss a green and you want to get close to the hole. If you're not hitting it well, the only way you're going to save your score is by having a really good short game. Let’s talk about two big mistakes I see al...

How to Be More Consistent on the Golf Course | 4 Key Areas for Improvement Consistency is one of the most sought-after goals in golf, but let’s be honest – it’s also one of the hardest to achieve. A lot of golfers think being consistent means hitting perfect shots every single time, but even the best players in the world don’t do that. So, in this video, we’re going to dive into what consistency r...

“Golfers need to get better at hitting their next shot.” Recently, I was fortunate enough to spend the day with three-time major champion and Hall of Fame golfer Padraig Harrington. During one of our conversations, the topic of amateur golfers came up, and he said something that really stuck with me: golfers need to get better at hitting their next shot. What he meant was the ability to focus sole...

I was fortunate to attend the 2024 Masters Tournament. After being able to attend in 2023, getting to go back with a little bit of experience was amazing. I went with 3 of my best friends and it was the perfect day.    In this video, I run through the entire day, from what time we got there until we walked out of the gates.   My thoughts on the course, tips, tricks and more! Enjoy!!   -----  Links...

6 Tips on Getting Fit for Golf Clubs. I recently got fit for Golf Clubs for the first time in several years. In this video, I share 6 tips that helped me make the most out of the experience. I can’t thank the team at Callaway enough for an amazing day, I am so excited to receive my new gear!  What is the goal Prepare in advance Arrive Early, warm-up Ask a lot of questions Trust you, fitter, / be o...

Did you know you can do anything you want? As it relates to Golf, you can start to change any part of your game at any time?! Here is the key, it's to start!    A lot of change for me, a little over 2 months ago my wife and I had our first child. My days are MUCH different than they used to be. But I still have goals for the 2024 golf season. How am I going to fit it all in? One 5 minute stretch a...

Golf season is coming and for many of you, you have decided to hit the golf ball farther in 2024. and this week's episode, I give my thoughts on how you can actually do that this year instead of saying you're going to do it but not coming through on your commitment.   I talk about what training can look like, I talk about what training AIDS can help you increase your Club head speed, and I also ta...

There is one common thing that my players who improve the fastest do, and in this video, I tell you what it is!   For all of your golfers who are saying 2024 will be your year, change this habit and you are off to the races!    -----  Links:  * Learn more about Ryan - https://linktr.ee/Ryanrobillardgolf * Sign up for my weekly newsletter - https://golfneversleeps.beehiiv.com/subscribe * SuperSpeed...

This week I talk about 6 simple things you can do to have more effective practice sessions. Consider this a very easy, how-to for practice in Golf!   Topics I cover discuss: Before you even get to your practice A few important decisions to make What you have to set up once you arrive What is your feedback system Quality or Quantity? I don’t have much time! My favourite practice hack!   -----  Link...

Part 2 of my interview Dr. Tyler Standifird. Dr. Tyler is a professor of Biomechanics at Utah Valley State University.    I am fortunate to call Tyler a friend. He has such a deep wealth of knowledge and this interview has a ton of takeaways!    Topics we discuss: What he has learned from Tour Players Biggest opportunities for Amateurs The most misunderstood force applied in the Golf Swing The stu...

This week I am fortunate to interview Dr. Tyler Standifird. Dr. Tyler is a professor of Biomechanics at Utah Valley State University.    I am fortunate to call Tyler a friend. He has such a deep wealth of knowledge and this interview has a ton of takeaways!    Topics we discuss: What he has learned from Tour Players Biggest opportunities for Amateurs The most misunderstood force applied in the Gol...

A few weeks ago I was interviewed on Linden Crain’s “Coffee with Crainer Podcast”. We had a great conversation and looking back at the interview Linden’s questions it led down a path of how I got in coaching. Tune in to hear about my personal journey and how I continue to shape the future of golf through his expertise and dedication. -----  Links:  * Learn more about Ryan - https://linktr.ee/Ryanr...

Looking back on 2023, I go through my best of! -Best round of Golf -Best Golf Course -Best Overall Golf Experience -Best on Course Drink -Best off course drink -Best Golf Clothing Brand -Best Foursome I played in -Best Golf Warmup drill -Best New accessory -Best Golf day of the year! ----- Links: * Learn more about Ryan - https://linktr.ee/Ryanrobillardgolf * Sign up for my weekly newsletter - htt...

As 2023 ends, I take some time to look back at some things I learned this year. Some of these are more reminders than anything, but they stick out to me. Things I learned in 2023: -Never assume someone understands what you’re saying -Explore other sports (jumping, basketball) -You have to play golf with your students -Trying new things is rarely a bad idea (iI would rather try and know, than not t...

I don’t want to think when I’m hitting it good! These are the famous last words that I recently heard from a student. In today's episode, I tell a story about a student of mine who recently didn't want to take feedback on his golf swing because he was hitting it very well and he thought that he had solved the problem.   This is a trap we cannot fall into! I believe when you're hitting it your best...

5 Launch Monitor Data Points you need to understand! -Club Path -Club Face -Smash Factor -Angle of Attack -Low Point   #golf #golftips #golfer #golfpodcast   With many of us having to move indoors for the winter months, a lot of you have access to launch monitors whether it be at a simulator, or possibly at your home. unfortunately, many golfers don't understand a lot of the data points that they'...

On course GPS is becoming more and more sophisticated. This week I interviewed Eric, who is the creator of the Shot Pattern App. Shot Pattern is one of the most advanced GPS apps I have seen. It allows you to look at a golf course before you play it, but also use it actively while you're playing golf. It does a fantastic job illustrating start lines and when you couple that with the ability to see...

Exaggeration, focus, and intent! It sounds so simple in concept but for many golfers if they can understand how to use these three words when they practice, they will improve a lot faster. #golf #golfcoach #golflesson #golfpodcast I dive into each of these three words and give you a deeper understanding of how to think about them and how to use each one of them to cultivate an environment that can...

In this week's episode, I have a fantastic chat with the 2023 PGA British Columbia teacher of the year, Kyla Inaba. Kyla had an extensive playing career as an amateur golfer and as a professional golfer that took her all around the globe. We talked about her time playing professional golf and ultimately how that led her into the teaching world. Kyla has quickly solidified herself as one of the cou...

This week I talked about our post-shot routine. this topic came to me because I watched so many golfers react negatively to bad shots as soon as they make contact, and I believe they are missing a very important feedback opportunity. our post-shot routine should involve taking in the shot that we just hit whether it was good or bad, and trying to reverse engineer what we think went wrong and hopes...

On this week's episode of the Golf Never Sleeps podcast, I'm excited to have caddy Mark Milatz on the show. Mark has recently released a book called 'Caddy Tales,' which you can find online here, https://rb.gy/d2seh   Mark caddies at one of America's best golf courses, and the club he caddies at is ranked as the number one public golf course you can play in the state of Wisconsin. Mark and I have...

In Part 2 of our interview with Tyler Ray on the Golf Never Sleeps Podcast, we shift gears to discuss the world of coaching, passion for sports, and the athlete's journey. Tyler, the founder of Project Pure Athlete and a renowned sports performance coach shares insights into what it takes to be a successful coach and mentor. We explore the importance of setting realistic expectations, the undeniab...