The Tournament Code

In this episode, we are joined by VJ Trolio. VJ ( @VTROLIO ) has been teaching and coaching the game of golf for over two decades. He coaches every part of the game to his clients; preferring to build the mindset and the athlete as the swing evolves. VJ also is the co-inventor of The Putting Arc. --- Follow us:  Twitter - @TournamentCode   Instagram - @thetournamentcode   YouTube -...

In this episode, we are joined by Neal Shipley. Neal ( @neal_shipley19 ) is a college golfer at Ohio State and runner-up in the 2023 US Am. Neal played his first three years of college golf at James Madison. Here is his shot in the semi-final match https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PjBYZ95_vHA . --- Follow us: Twitter - @TournamentCode Instagram - @thetournamentcode YouTube - The Tournament Code Hos...

In this episode, we go through what we learned this year and what we should be up to in the next year. --- Follow us: Twitter - @TournamentCode Instagram - @thetournamentcode YouTube - The Tournament Code Hosted by: Cooper Collins ( @coopercollins99 ) and Daniel Hamrin ( @DanielHamrin ) --- (03:22) - chipping technique revelation (05:18) - curving the ball both ways (08:20) - striker's curve and t...

In this episode, we are joined by Jim Gallagher, Jr. Jim ( @GallagherJrGC ) is a former professional golfer and current sportscaster. Jim turned pro in 1983 and joined the PGA Tour in 1984. He won five events on the PGA Tour. Jim also was a member of the 1993 Ryder Cup team which was the last team to win in Europe. Jim hosts the Only One Shot Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/only-one...

In this episode, we are joined by Stuart Morgan. Stuart ( @StuartMcoaching ) is a golf instructor and a PhD candidate at the University of Limerick. Stuart was formerly the director of instruction at the International Junior Golf Academy. Stuart has worked with several top players, including a current Ryder Cupper. --- Follow us: Twitter - @TournamentCode Instagram - @thetournamentcode YouTube - T...

In this episode, we are joined by Jordan Niebrugge. Jordan ( @jniebs5 ) played at Oklahoma State where he was a four-time All-American and a two-time Walker Cupper. He won the U.S. Amateur Public Links Championship in 2013 and has played in the Masters, the Open, and the U.S. Open. After college, Jordan has played on PGA Tour Canada and the Korn Ferry Tour. Most recently, he is in the process of r...

In this episode, we are joined by Tim Tucker. Tim ( @2timtucker ) is a PGA Tour caddie currently working the bag for Kurt Kitayama. Tim was the longtime caddy for Bryson DeChambeau and has also caddied for several other pros, including Lexi Thompson. In addition to caddying, Tim also created the True Aim Marker: https://trueaimmarker.com/ --- Follow us: Twitter - @TournamentCode Instagram - @theto...

In this episode, we are joined by Jimmy Stanger. Jimmy ( @jimmy_stanger ) is a golfer on the PGA Tour. He started golf at a young age and eventually committed to play for Virginia, where he was an All-American and won the ACC Championship. After graduating from Virginia, Jimmy eventually earned status on the Korn Ferry Tour, and finally gained status on the PGA Tour this year. BirdiesforHope: http...

In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Greg Rose. Greg ( @MyTPI ) is a co-founder of TPI. Dr. Rose has helped pioneer the field of analyzing 3-dimensional motion capture models of the golf swing by combining an engineering background with an expertise on the human body. He is one of golf’s top strength and conditioning professionals and works with the world’s top players. --- Follow us: Twitter - @...

In this episode, we are joined by Andrew Novak. Andrew ( @AndrewNovakgolf ) is currently on the PGA Tour. He got into the game of golf late and by the time he had developed into a top junior, there weren’t many spots left on top teams. He committed to Wofford, where he excelled, and turned pro after graduating. He started on PGA Tour Canada, made it to the KFT, and then secured status on the PGA T...

In this episode, we are joined by Phil Shomo. Phil ( @philshomocoaching ) is a golf mental skills coach with 35+ years of coaching experience. Phil works with golfers and helps them develop processes and mindsets to play at their highest level. Phil works with players from every level and is committed to helping golfers realize their potential. --- Follow us: Twitter - @TournamentCode Instagram -...

In this episode, we are joined by Alex Goff. Alex ( @alexgoff10 ) is a graduate student at the University of Kentucky. Alex redshirted his freshman year but found footing his next year and started all of the events for the team. Alex’s accomplishments include winning the Kentucky Am, the Blessings Collegiate Invitational, and a runner-up finish in the Southeastern Am. --- Follow us: Twitter - @Tou...

IIn this episode, we are joined by Ben Shear. Ben ( @Ben_Shear ) is one of the top golf performance coaches, having worked with numerous PGA Tour players, including former World #1, Luke Donald, and US Open Champion, Webb Simpson. He also has worked with players from the NHL, NFL, NBA, MLS and the Olympics and is a fitness advisor to Golf Digest . --- Follow us: Twitter - @TournamentCode Instagram...

In this episode, we are joined by Jacob Solomon. Jacob ( @JacobCSolomon ) is a professional golfer who is on the Korn Ferry Tour. In 2022, Jacob got conditional status on the KFT through Q-School and made the most of his starts by reshuffling in and securing status for 2024. Prior to professional golf, Jacob played at Auburn where he played at a high level, including earning 2nd Team all SEC in 20...

In this episode, we are joined by Caleb Surratt. Caleb ( @calebsurratt1 ) is a sophomore at the University of Tennessee. Despite being young, he already has a laundry list of accolades, including First Team All-America, All-SEC First Team, Walker Cup member, and SEC Individual Champion. Prior to Tennessee, he finished runner-up at the 2022 U.S. Junior Am and reached the No. 1 amateur ranking in th...

In this episode, we are joined by Brian Craig. Brian ( @briancraiggolf ) is the founder of Brian Craig Golf, where helps golfers perform at the highest level. Prior to starting Brian Craig Golf, Coach Craig was the Head Coach of UK Men’s Golf, where he coached multiple players who have gone on to play at the next level, including J.B. Holmes. Brian played golf at the University of Florida, where h...

In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Luke Benoit. Luke ( @ dr.luke.benoit.golf ) is a PGA golf coach with a diverse background of experience and skills. He has worked as a college coach, university professor and researcher, professional golfer, and Director of Instruction. In 2015, Luke began work as the Director of Instruction at Interlachen Country Club in Edina, MN (one of the top-ranked cours...

In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Bhrett McCabe. Bhrett ( @DrBhrettMcCabe ) is a sports psychologist who works with some of the top names in golf and some of the biggest athletic programs in the country. As a licensed clinical and sports psychologist and founder of The MindSide, Dr. McCabe’s performance consulting organization in Birmingham, Alabama, Dr. McCabe holds a Ph. D. degree in Clinica...

In this episode, we are joined by Jonathan Avalos. Jonathan ( @athleticgolffitness ) is the founder of Athletic Golf Fitness, where he helps train golfers to be the best versions of themselves. Jonathan was originally a football player, but once he got his degree in exercise science he started working with a few golfers. Jonathan was so interested in golf and how training can improve on the course...

In this episode, we are joined by Tony Ruggiero. Tony ( @dewsweepergolf ) is a golf instructor (Golf Digest Top 50) and host of the “Tour Coach” podcast. Current and past students include Andy Ogletree, Ben Carr, Lucas Glover, and Smylie Kaufman among other players from the PGA Tour and below. Tony attributes his students’ successes to the development of a team approach with mental coaches, fitnes...

In this episode, we are joined by Cameron Percy. Cam ( @cameronpercy1 ) is a golfer on the PGA Tour. Cam did not get into golf until his teenage years, but really enjoyed it once he got going. He continued to work at golf through his late teenage years and eventually saw enough success to turn pro. From there, he got on to the Nationwide Tour, and played there and on mini-tours before making it on...

In this episode, we are joined by Marty Jertson. Marty ( @jertybird ) is the VP of Fitting and Performance at PING. Marty played golf at the Colorado School of Mines and developed into a solid player, but decided to pursue a job as an engineer at PING. At PING he worked on PING’s aerodynamic Turbulators (Jertson is named on 125+ patents), and was lead designer on the Ping G410 Plus driver which in...

In this episode, we are joined by Dr. J ( @jsnovetskyphd ), Grace Wang ( @gracewang111 ), and Lorenzo Pinili ( @lorenzo_pinili ). Dr. J (Jason Novetsky) is a Sport and Performance Psychology Coach at Champion Mindset Group. Grace Wang is an incoming freshman to the University of Michigan Women’s Golf Team. Lorenzo Pinili is an incoming freshman to Michigan State University Men’s Golf Team. Lorenzo...

In this episode, we are joined by Ralph Bauer ( @cdngolfcoach ). Ralph is currently the Director of Instruction at Hamilton Golf and Country Club in Canada. Before taking that role in 2020, Ralph traveled on the PGA Tour for 19 years working with PGA Tour players. Ralph still coaches Tour players, but has reduced the number and the travel so he can spend time with his family. Ralph also helped inv...

In this episode, we are joined by Stephen Behr, Jr. ( @SBehrJr ). Stephen currently works at SAP leading the Strategy & GTM for Business and Enterprise Architects. Stephen is a well-renowned mid-am golfer, having won many mid-am events including the Crump Cup (Pine Valley’s mid-am tournament) and having been named the 2020 AmateurGolf. Com Mid-Amateur Player of the Year. Prior to having a job,...