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Son of a Butch with Claude Harmon

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Claude Harmon is back and breaking down all things golf – a simple game that tends to confuse smart people. On Son of a Butch, Claude shares world-class swing instruction to help improve your scores while hosting conversations about what the best players, personalities and fanatics love about the game.

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The 8 Side

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omny.fm

Latest episode

Jul 9, 2026

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Episodes

The PGA Show & Golf Innovation 13.02.2025

Claude joins us from Adelaide to discuss what he saw and experienced at the 2025 PGA Show, competition and innovation in golf products and formats, and the recent LIV tournaments.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Max Homa 05.02.2025

Claude welcomes PGA Tour pro Max Homa to discuss some significant changes he's made for the 2025 season. Thanks to our partners at COBRA GOLF: The new DS-ADAPT drivers are COBRA’s fastest and most fittable family of drivers using new FutureFit33 technology. Learn more at cobragolf.com     See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Justin Parsons 29.01.2025

Claude welcomes elite instructor Justin Parsons to discuss Harris English's recent win at the Farmer's Insurance Open, the balance between technique and playing the game, and a few up-and-coming players that Justin instructs.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tommy Fleetwood 22.01.2025

Claude welcomes European and PGA Tour pro Tommy Fleetwood to the pod. They discuss his swing, his Ryder Cup experiences, being coached by Butch Harmon, and the launch of the Tommy Fleetwood Junior Academy in Dubai.    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Practical Golf 06.12.2024

Claude reacts to recent posts by John Sherman (@PracticalGolf) about playing practical golf for YOUR game.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Slow Play 22.11.2024

Motivated by Charley Hull's comments, Claude dives into the slow play epidemic effecting everyone from the pros to the everyday golfer, and ways to remedy the problem.   Tell your friends about the show and be sure to follow Claude to submit questions, enter giveaways and keep up with the latest Son of a Butch updates on Instagram at  @ClaudeHarmon3 . The views and opinions expressed by guests int...

Practicing Golf vs. Playing Golf with Ryan Crysler 14.11.2024

Claude welcomes Senior Instructor and Coach Ryan Crysler to discuss how to manage the chaos of playing golf, the battle between technique and execution, and ways in which players can more effectively practice so their efforts translate better to the golf course.    Tell your friends about the show and be sure to follow Claude to submit questions, enter giveaways and keep up with the latest Son of...

The Golf Lesson Checklist 30.10.2024

Claude walks through his checklist that he applies to students and clients of all levels during a lesson.   Tell your friends about the show and be sure to follow Claude to submit questions, enter giveaways and keep up with the latest Son of a Butch updates on Instagram at @ClaudeHarmon3 . The views and opinions expressed by guests interviewed on the Podcast, including all program participants and...

How to Improve Contact and the Quality of Your Strike 23.10.2024

Claude gives tips and tricks to help golfers improve contact and the overall quality of their strike in the off season.   Tell your friends about the show and be sure to follow Claude to submit questions, enter giveaways and keep up with the latest Son of a Butch updates on Instagram at @ClaudeHarmon3 . The views and opinions expressed by guests interviewed on the Podcast, including all program pa...

Caddy Clubhouse 17.10.2024

Claude welcomes pro caddies Jonathan Smart, Chris Rice, and Adam Marrow to discuss their new venture, Caddy Clubhouse. Tell your friends about the show and be sure to follow Claude to submit questions, enter giveaways and keep up with the latest Son of a Butch updates on Instagram at @ClaudeHarmon3 . The views and opinions expressed by guests interviewed on the Podcast, including all program parti...

Chris Finn and Par 4 Success 03.10.2024

Claude welcomes Chris Finn, the founder of Par 4 Success, to discuss ways in which he gives golfers longevity in the game. Tell your friends about the show and be sure to follow Claude to submit questions, enter giveaways and keep up with the latest Son of a Butch updates on Instagram at @ClaudeHarmon3 . The views and opinions expressed by guests interviewed on the Podcast, including all program p...

How to Improve Your Short Game 25.09.2024

Claude is here with an episode breaking down how to improve your short game!  Tell your friends about the show and be sure to follow Claude to submit questions, enter giveaways and keep up with the latest Son of a Butch updates on Instagram at @ClaudeHarmon3 . The views and opinions expressed by guests interviewed on the Podcast, including all program participants and guests, are solely their own...

Noah Kent 18.09.2024

Fresh off a runner up finish at the U.S. Amateur this summer, Noah joins CH3 to discuss his impressive run at Hazeltine National Golf Club, college golf in Iowa and what's next for the teen. Tell your friends about the show and be sure to follow Claude to submit questions, enter giveaways and keep up with the latest Son of a Butch updates on Instagram at @ClaudeHarmon3 . The views and opinions exp...

Lydia Ko's Caddy Paul Cormack 05.09.2024

Paul Cormack sits down with Claude to reflect on a historic summer run on the bag for Lydia Ko as she won gold at the 2024 Paris Olympics, secured her spot in the LPGA Hall of Fame and clinched her third major title at the AIG Women's Open in St. Andrews.   Tell your friends about the show and be sure to follow Claude to submit questions, enter giveaways and keep up with the latest Son of a Butch...

Anirban Lahiri 28.08.2024

Tell your friends about the show and be sure to follow Claude to submit questions, enter giveaways and keep up with the latest Son of a Butch updates on Instagram at @ClaudeHarmon3 . The views and opinions expressed by guests interviewed on the Podcast, including all program participants and guests, are solely their own current opinions regarding events and are based on their own perspective and o...

Mark Blackburn Returns! 15.08.2024

  Tell your friends about the show and be sure to follow Claude to submit questions, enter giveaways and keep up with the latest Son of a Butch updates on Instagram at @ClaudeHarmon3 . The views and opinions expressed by guests interviewed on the Podcast, including all program participants and guests, are solely their own current opinions regarding events and are based on their own perspective and...

Golf isn't in a bad place 07.08.2024

Claude is back from summer break and addressing the industry's biggest question - is the game of golf in a bad place? His take is no. And he breaks down why. Tell your friends about the show and be sure to follow Claude to submit questions, enter giveaways and keep up with the latest Son of a Butch updates on Instagram at @ClaudeHarmon3 . The views and opinions expressed by guests interviewed on t...

Trillium Rose 17.07.2024

Top instructor Trillium Rose joins CH3 to talk all things game improvement. They dive into teaching styles, core drills and how leveraging data from a Rapsodo launch monitor can be the key to improving your swing and lowering your scores.  Thanks to our partners at Rapsodo . Visit rapsodogolf.com/CH3 and you will receive a $50 gift card to Rapsodo.com with the purchase of an MLM2PRO. Whether you a...

Rayhan Thomas 10.07.2024

Fresh off a top ten finish, Rayhan Thomas joins Claude for a trip down memory lane starting with his time as a junior golf at CH3's academy in Dubai to Oklahoma State and now the professional circuit. They discuss the keys and differences between junior golf vs. collegiate golf, how to properly practice, the lessons you learn from traveling at a young age and how Viktor Hovland became his landlord...

Solo Q&A 02.07.2024

You asked, Claude answered! He covers all your questions from iron swings vs. driver swings to Scottie's dominance and Brooks' new putter.  -- Thanks to our partners at COBRA GOLF: The new COBRA DARKSPEED drivers are the perfect combination of groundbreaking aerodynamics, precision PWR BRIDGE weighting, and AI-designed H.O.T. Face technology that delivers transcendent speed. Learn more at cobragol...

Robert Rock 19.06.2024

Robert Rock catches up with CH3 to share what it was like to qualify for the U.S. Open at this point in his career and how he shifted back to competitive play after years of coaching. They break down the week at Pinehurst and revisit his swing which CH still contends is one of the best golf swings in the game. Tell your friends about the show and be sure to follow Claude to submit questions, enter...

U.S. Open: Pinehurst vs. Players 12.06.2024

Claude is live from the U.S. Open where he's breaking down how and why Pinehurst is already anticipated to be one of the stars of the show this week. From his thoughts on where to miss to what the winning score will be, CH3 is sharing it all. Plus the strategies Viktor Hovland and Phil Mickelson shared with him and why the buzz word of the week will be discipline.  Special thanks to Rapsodo : Use...

Gary Woodland, Kyle Westmoreland & Lt Col Dan Rooney 05.06.2024

It's a special week and episode at Son of a Butch. Gary, Kyle and Lt Col Dan join Claude to share more about PUMA golf's partnership with Volition America.  Special thanks to our partners: PUMA Golf and Volition America have partnered together to give golfers cool every-day American inspired gear that not only represents an American sport style but also gives back to families of fallen service mem...

Dr. Greg Rose (Titleist Performance Institute) 29.05.2024

Claude sits down with Dr. Greg Rose, co-founder of The Titleist Performance Institute and someone CH3 credits as being at the forefront of golf fitness. They discuss how the body and game connect and share the most important components to focus on while optimizing your swing + improving your game. Special thanks to Rapsodo : Use code  CH3 for a $50 gift card with the purchase of an MLM2PRO at raps...

Steve Sands Returns 23.05.2024

Steve Sands returns to the pod to sit down with CH3 and break down Xander's win, the multitude of storylines and all the crazy news that came out of the PGA Championship at Valhalla last week. Special thanks to Rapsodo : Use code  CH3 for a $50 gift card with the purchase of an MLM2PRO at rapsodogolf.com/ch3 . Whether you are looking to improve your game or just play more golf, the MLM2PRO is the...

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