Your Golf Performance Podcast

In this Wednesday Wisdom episode, we break down goal setting that actually works. Most golfers have goals — very few have a plan. I walk you through the three types of goals every player needs, why most goals fail, and how to turn big ambitions into daily actions you can control. We also tackle one of the biggest traps in improvement: waiting for Monday or January 1. Progress doesn’t start on a pe...

In this episode of The Your Golf Performance Podcast, I sit down with Australian golf legend Steve Allan, fresh off an incredible season with three wins on the PGA Tour Champions. We dive into Steve’s early days in golf, the practice habits that shaped his career, and what he learned from spending decades competing alongside the world’s best players. Steve opens up about handling nerves under pres...

In today’s Wednesday Wisdom, we dive into putting distances and what you should realistically expect to make—because most golfers dramatically overestimate how many putts they “should” hole. We break down the PGA Tour make percentages from common distances and show you why even the best players in the world don’t make everything outside short range. Understanding these numbers can instantly change...

In this episode of the Your Golf Performance Podcast, Brent sits down with Daniel Popovic — the 2012 Australian PGA Champion whose career took one of the most unique turns in professional golf. After capturing one of Australia’s biggest titles as a young pro, Daniel experienced the highs of elite competition, the challenges of life on tour, and ultimately made the courageous decision to step away...

In this week’s Wednesday Wisdom, Brent tackles the most confusing scoring zone in golf — the dreaded 50–100 metre “No Man’s Land.” Most golfers guess at these shots… and that guesswork is costing them strokes every round. Brent breaks down a simple, tour-proven system built around your four wedges — pitching wedge, gap wedge, sand wedge, and lob wedge. You’ll learn how to develop three stock swing...

From Junior Golf Camp to Coaching Champion — Luke Grinham. In this episode, Brent catches up with his longtime friend Luke Grinham, the NSW PGA Coach of the Year and one of Australia’s brightest coaching talents. Brent and Luke first met as 12-year-olds at a Jack Newton Junior Golf camp and have stayed friends ever since. Luke shares his journey from playing college golf at Campbell University in...

In this week’s Wednesday Wisdom episode, Brent breaks down one of the biggest frustrations in golf: why you STILL slice your driver. If you feel like you’ve tried everything but the ball keeps peeling off to the right, this episode will finally make it make sense. Brent simplifies the slice into the key elements that actually matter — club path, clubface, strike location, grip, aim, and how your t...

JOIN THE TITLEIST GIVEAWAY HERE 🎙️ Episode Title: Pete Cowen — The Mind Behind Major Champions In this episode of the Your Golf Performance Podcast, Brent Dale sits down with one of the most respected and influential golf coaches in the world — Pete Cowen. From his own days as a touring professional and winner of the Zambia Open to coaching multiple major champions, Pete shares the mindset, philos...

Wednesday Wisdom — When to Upgrade Your Clubs. Today I talked about the importance of upgrading your equipment at the right time. As your swing changes, your clubs need to match who you are now, not who you were years ago. When to Consider Upgrading Distances or ball flight have changed Shaft no longer suits your speed Same miss keeps showing up Wedges have worn grooves General Timelines Driver/Wo...

Episode: Richard Green — 20 Years on Tour, Winning Moments & Life on the PGA Champions Tour In this episode, I sit down with Richard Green, who spent two decades competing on the European Tour and is now making waves on the PGA Champions Tour. We dive into the highlights of his incredible career — from his unforgettable wins, to the pressure of playing alongside his childhood idols, to what it...

JOIN THE TITLEIST GIVEAWAY HERE Aim for the Bunkers — and yes, it’s exactly what it sounds like! Instead of avoiding the sand, we embraced it. 1️⃣ Hit your normal tee shot. 2️⃣ Pick a bunker around the green you must hit into. 3️⃣ Then challenge yourself to get up-and-down from that exact bunker. It’s a brilliant way to train your bunker skills under real on-course pressure, sharpen your decision-...

JOIN THE TITLEIST GIVEAWAY HERE In this episode, Brent Dale is joined by James Nitties, former Korn Ferry Tour player and current commentator, to recap the 2025 Korn Ferry Tour season.  They break down the 20 players who earned PGA Tour cards, share inside stories from the season, and discuss which graduates could make the biggest impact next year. James also reflects on how today’s players differ...

JOIN THE TITLEIST GIVEAWAY HERE In this week’s Wednesday Wisdom, Brent dives into a hard truth: most people say they want to get better — but very few are willing to put in the effort. He shares a recent story about offering a free golf swing lesson on social media and how not one person followed through once it required a small bit of effort. It’s a perfect snapshot of the world we live in — one...

In this episode of Your Golf Performance Podcast, host Brent Dale sits down with Matt Giles — former junior standout, two-time All-American at the University of Southern California, and accomplished Australian amateur-turned-professional. We explore how Matt transformed his early promise into success in college golf, the lesson-filled transition into the pro ranks, and what separates the aspiratio...

🎙️ Wednesday Wisdom – Managing Expectations on the Course. In this week’s episode of the Your Golf Performance Podcast, Brent Dale dives into one of the biggest mental challenges in golf — managing expectations. Whether you’re on track for your best round or struggling to find your rhythm, Brent shares practical strategies to help you stay grounded and present. You’ll learn how to avoid getting ah...

🎙 Episode 148: Vidur Subramaniam — From Dominating Aussie Amateurs to Competing at the University of Washington. In this episode of the Your Golf Performance Podcast, Brent Dale chats with rising Australian golfer Vidur Subramaniam, who has already made a name for himself with standout performances in some of the biggest amateur events in the country. Vidur talks about his incredible junior career...

JOIN THE TITLEIST GIVEAWAY HERE In this week’s Wednesday Wisdom, Brent dives into one of the most common questions from golfers: What should you do when you absolutely need to find the fairway? Inspired by Rory McIlroy’s recent decision to leave his driver out of the bag during a Tour event in India, Brent breaks down what that means for the rest of us and how to make smarter choices off the tee....

JOIN THE TITLEIST GIVEAWAY HERE In this episode of The Your Golf Performance Podcast, Brent Dale sits down with one of the most respected minds in golf instruction — Tom Stickney. Recognized as a Golf Magazine Top 100 Teacher and Golf Digest Top 50 International Instructor, Tom has spent over 30 years coaching golfers around the world, blending traditional swing principles with cutting-edge techno...

JOIN THE TITLEIST GIVEAWAY HERE 🎙️ Wednesday Wisdom: What to Pack for Your Next Golf Trip There’s nothing worse than arriving at your golf destination and realizing you’ve left something important behind. In this week’s Wednesday Wisdom, Brent shares his must-pack checklist to make sure your next golf trip goes smoothly — from essential gear and apparel to travel hacks and little extras that make...

JOIN THE TITLEIST GIVEAWAY HERE 🎙️ Episode 144 – Marc Leishman: From Warrnambool to the World Stage  In this episode, Brent Dale sits down with one of Australia’s most respected golfers, Marc Leishman — a multiple-time PGA Tour winner, Presidents Cup representative, and now a key member of LIV Golf’s Ripper GC. Marc shares stories from his early days growing up in Warrnambool, the influences that...

JOIN THE TITLEIST GIVEAWAY HERE In this week’s Wednesday Wisdom, I share some big news — I’ve officially quit my job to follow my coaching passion.  I truly loved being a club pro, but I’ve always wanted to start my own thing, and finally taking that step feels like a huge weight off my shoulders. It’s something I’ve dreamed about for over 20 years, and while I know there’ll be stressful moments —...

JOIN THE TITLEIST GIVEAWAY HERE This week I’m joined by Mike Malizia, one of Golf Magazine’s Top 100 Teachers and the Director of Instruction at Admirals Cove in Jupiter, Florida.  A former professional tour player, Mike has built an incredible reputation as both a coach and leader in the game. In this episode, we dive into Mike’s journey from playing professionally to becoming one of the game’s m...

JOIN THE TITLEIST GIVEAWAY HERE 🎙️ Wednesday Wisdom 🎙️ This week I spoke about the power of on-course practice and how to make it more effective: Take only a half set of clubs – it forces creativity and shot-making. Work on half swings and shorter swings – these build control, tempo, and consistency. Focus on guiding your way around the course instead of just hitting full shots. Approach the game...

JOIN THE TITLEIST GIVEAWAY HERE In this episode of the Your Golf Performance Podcast, Brent Dale sits down with Dr. Luke Benoit, one of the game’s leading coaches, a Ph. D. in motor learning, and the founder of the widely adopted Rypstick speed training system. Luke shares his incredible journey from competitive golfer to world-class coach, unpacking how the science of how the brain learns movemen...

JOIN THE TITLEIST GIVEAWAY HERE 🎙️ Episode 139: Tom Hammond – Raising a Champion Junior Golfer! In this episode, I sit down with US golf coach Tom Hammond to talk about his daughter Mia Hammond’s phenomenal Epson Tour win earlier this year as a 17-year-old amateur. We dive into Mia’s journey, from her development as a junior golfer to the role of fitness, mental performance, and structured practic...