T-Time with Tori Totlis

We're thrilled to announce that registration has opened for the Whistling Straits Retreat and the Women's Partner Tournament in Napa. Experience five-star luxury at the Whistling Straits Retreat, an all-inclusive getaway in Kohler, Wisconsin, from June 28th to July 1st. Every detail is taken care of, so you can fully immerse yourself in the sport alongside 20 other women. The Women's Partner Tourn...

To get a special discount on the Stack System, click  HERE and use discount code, TTGOLF at checkout. Today I’m speaking with Dr. Sasho MacKenzie, co-founder of The Stack System, an innovative training tool that applies principles from the world of track and field to improve your clubhead speed in an efficient and measurable way. “I like to use the Stack to reinforce positive swing mechanics,” say...

We’re opening up registration for our last two golf events of 2024 on Monday, November 20th! At the Creek Cup running from June 28 to July 1st, we’ll be playing on the picturesque Whistling Straits & Blackwolf Run in Kohler, Wisconsin. As a retreat-style experience, we’re putting together two teams with ten players each. We’ll be staying at the 5-Star American Club Resort and giving away high-valu...

I sit down with Grace McGovern, Arizona's top female junior golfer, along with Adam and Grace’s father Sean. With a recent victory at the USGA Four Ball Qualifier under her belt, Gracie takes us through her golfing journey, from her first forays on the course at only four years old and early breakthrough performances, to her first major qualification at the Junior Amateur Tournament in Maryland at...

Kim Eaton has 35 USGA championships under her belt, and counting! Listen in as we reflect on my recent conversation with Erin Groeneveld, the USGA’s Director of Regional Affairs for the Northeast Sector, and discuss what makes these tournaments so special in the world of golf.   We discuss… What makes USGA tournaments so special Financial and time considerations if you decide to participate in a t...

  It’s about that time of year where I start to get messages like… “I’m coming to Phoenix/Scottsdale, where would you recommend I golf?” The first 12 minutes of this episode is exactly what I would say to you. If you are planning a trip to AZ, this show’s intro is for you!   Adam and I are sitting down with Erin Groeneveld, the USGA’s Director of Regional Affairs for the Northeast Sector.   Listen...

You know what’s harder to find than a good pair of golf pants… a good pair of WHITE golf pants. We are getting into it on the next Golf Closet Episode – Pants We Love, Part 2. Here is a preview to the episode while the full show is on our YouTube Channel.   You can check out the full series on my  YouTube channel .   For more information on our 2024 retreats and tournaments, please visit:  Compete...

Ashley is back on the aftershow to discuss what ideas from episode 82 that we were curious about and might possibly adopt in future events.   Connect with the Guest: Ashley Ibanez:  Instagram   To sign up for our free competition training online mini-course – One Week Out, please visit:  OneWeekOutChallenge.com   **GIVEAWAY ALERT** Click  HERE  to enter your name into the Dallas Shootout Swag Bag...

Shannon Mercer and I sit down with Sean Ferris, Tournament Director at Desert Mountain Golf Club in Scottsdale.   Listen in as he gives us an insider’s perspective on the logistics of running a club with seven golf courses, from scheduling challenging tee times to ensuring members get to experience each unique course.   An experienced golfer himself, Sean doesn't shy away from revealing which cour...

I think we can all collectively agree that finding a pair of pants that you love to wear on the golf course is not an easy task. Alix has been on the hunt for some new golf pant options for us to try out and we wanted to share the finds with you!   This is a preview to our newest Golf Closet episode which is a YouTube series that we started last May. Other episodes include – Summer Must-Haves, Opt...

Adam Walicki and I reflect on Sue Wooster’s journey to becoming the number one female senior golfer over 60 in the world, as well as her recent experience at the USGA Senior Women’s Amateur.   We discuss… ?      How WAGR® points work and how to acquire them. ?      Why Adam disagrees with Sue’s advice on making short putts five feet and under. ?      The endurance that it takes to make it to the f...

I sit down with Sue Wooster, the number one female senior golfer over 60 in the world. Listen in as we discuss her winning mindset and approach to the game! Fresh from the Senior Women’s Amateur at Scottsdale, Sue talks about how she prepared for the championship a year in advance. She gives her insights into the importance of short game and successful putting, and reflects on overcoming her cripp...

We start off the episode with Ashley and Carrie with a behind the scenes look at what’s going on at the Dallas Shootout! I sit down with Justin Klemballa to discuss how we can elevate our current golf game without switching up the foundation we’ve honed over time. Listen in as we explain why: ?      Getting the ball in play on a tee shot is crucial, even if you must sacrifice some distance. ?     ...

We are back! And I’m spilling all the “T” on where the 2024 Creek Cup is and where our 2024 October Tournament will be hosted!! I sit down with Kathy Hart Wood, a New Jersey-based golf instructor and confidence coach who helps players overcome the mental obstacles that interfere with performance. We get into how our brains can be either our biggest asset or biggest barrier in golf, discussing the...

New episodes will be back Monday, October 16th which will include the announcement of the remaining 2 events for 2024 - the Creek Cup and the October 2024 tournament which will both be at BRAND NEW locations! It is taking all the willpower I have not to announce them sooner... I am so excited to share... stay tuned! Subscribe to our FREE Female Golfer Facebook Group:  First  T Crew [Behind the Sce...

Join Ashley and I as we share all the stories from our Ireland retreat! From losing my golf clubs, to closing down the pubs, to all the caddies banter, world-class resorts and last but not least... the golf courses. Subscribe to our FREE Female Golfer Facebook Group:  First T Crew [Behind the Scenes of Women’s Golf] Get in touch! Instagram: @tori_totlis TikTok: @tori_totlis YouTube:  @tori.totlis...

Ever found yourself frozen over the golf ball, your mind buzzing with so many thoughts that your swing becomes stiff and your shot goes wayward? That’s what Jim McLean calls a “death move”, and there are 21 of these moves that can completely wreck your game if you don’t pay attention! In the third of this 3-part series, Justin Klemballa, who was mentored by McLean himself, discusses the last 7 of...

Ever found yourself frozen over the golf ball, your mind buzzing with so many thoughts that your swing becomes stiff and your shot goes wayward? That’s what Jim McLean calls a “death move”, and there are 21 of these moves that can completely wreck your game if you don’t pay attention! In the second of this 3-part series, Justin Klemballa, who was mentored by McLean himself, discusses the next 7 of...

Ever found yourself frozen over the golf ball, your mind buzzing with so many thoughts that your swing becomes stiff, and your shot goes wayward? That’s what Jim McLean calls a “Death Move”, and there are 21 of these moves that can completely wreck your golf swing! Jim writes about all 21 Death Moves in his book, "The 8-Step Swing". In the first of this 3-part series, Justin Klemballa, who was men...

We’re joined by returning guest Donna Taylor, a veteran of the golf world and a yoga instructor who specializes in helping women enhance their skills on the golf course. With her unique approach, Donna has managed to make golf lessons accessible and fun. She shares how her dad, a pioneer in the sport, inspired her and her childhood friend Julianne—who’s also joining us on the podcast today—to star...

I sat down with Sam Engel, one of the best golfers in Arizona. Listen in as Sam unpacks the five factors that have revolutionized his golf game over the past year. Key Highlights: ?   Sam shares his post-tournament takeaways from both the recent Phoenix City and Arizona Mid-Am. ?   We discuss how best to read the green and communicate with your caddy. ?   Sam lists the five things which have trans...

Shannon Mercer is back! Listen in as we chat about everything from attire to travel to leveling up our game. Key Highlights:   ?       I discuss how I’m working with a coach to instill new swing thoughts and drills to hopefully improve my performance over the next few weeks. ?       We talk about the challenges of shedding ingrained habits in our swing and overall golf game. ?       We relive mome...

Earlier this summer I did an interview with Michael Bernoff, host of the Average Sucks podcast. We went into depth on how and why this business was started and what our goals are for the future. If you ever wondered what we are up to at Compete Confidence Golf and how this all started… this is the episode that answers all the questions! Connect with the Average Sucks Podcast: Podcast:  Apple  |  S...

Andrew Hannon and I sit down with Neal Valera, a San Jose-based health, strength, and mobility coach and the Co-Founder of Stick Mobility. Neal shares how their training sticks serve as a unique tool for athletes of all stripes to improve range of motion, muscle activation, coordination, and body awareness to build a strong foundation for better movement. It also allows athletes to gradually incre...

Justin Klemballa and I sit down with 8-time Canadian long drive champion Lisa Longball. Together, we unpack the three primary mistakes stopping women from gaining more distance in their golf swing and how to fix them! We also discuss Lisa's personal training schedule, why muscle memory is way more important than muscular strength, and the vital role of rest in achieving peak performance. We also e...