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by Dr. Raymond Prior and Chase Cooper
Performance Consultant Dr. Raymond Prior and Golf Instructor Chase Cooper talk about all things golf in their new podcast titled 'Golf Beneath The Surface.' Dr. Raymond has worked with some of the best players in the world and brings a unique perspective on what it takes to get in the right mindset to perform when the stakes are the highest. Chase Cooper has travelled the world educating coaches how to use some of the latest golf technologies, taught some of the games greatest golfers, and played at a very high level. Together Dr. Raymond and Chase make a team unmatched in helping you the listener play better golf.
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- 5 days ago1h 8m
Steven Sweeney: The Mind, Mechanics, and Feel of Putting
What really separates great putters from everyone else? In this episode of Golf Beneath the Surface, Chase and Raymond sit down with world-renowned putting coach Stephen Sweeney to talk about what goes into becoming a great putter beyond just having good mechanics. Stephen shares his journey from growing up in Ireland to working with some of the best players in the world, and how his approach to coaching has evolved over the years. We get into the importance of understanding how players see a...
- 1 weeks ago40 min
Lou Stagner: Playing Smart vs. Playing Scared
When does playing smart golf turn into playing scared? In Part 2 of our conversation with Lou Stagner, Chase and Raymond get into the balance between course strategy, managing risk, and still being able to play freely. Lou shares how he uses stats with his players at Princeton, why avoiding big numbers can make such a difference, and how the statistically correct decision isn't always the best decision for the player. We also get into the importance of working the ball both ways, some interes...
- 2 weeks ago37 min
Lou Stagner: What the Numbers Really Tell Us
How well do you really know your own golf game? In Part 1, Chase and Raymond sit down with Lou Stagner to talk about how stats have changed golf and what the numbers can actually tell us about our games. From strokes gained and the importance of distance to figuring out where we're really losing shots, we get into how stats can help players and coaches make better decisions. We also talk about why golfers aren't always great at judging their own strengths and weaknesses, which stats are worth...
- 3 weeks ago51 min
Q & A 13.0: Practice, Pressure & Performance Part 2
How do you know if your practice is actually making you better? In Part 2 of our Q&A, Chase and Raymond dig into practice, pressure, and performance. They discuss how we should measure improvement, why success in practice doesn’t always transfer to the golf course, and how different types of practice can help players build skills that actually hold up when it matters. They also dive into when a golf swing needs to be changed versus left alone, short-term fixes for anxiety and the yips, an...
- Sep 29, 202639 min
Q and A 13.0: Playing With Freedom Part 1
In part one of our Q&A, we dig into what it actually means to play freely when things aren’t going exactly how you want. We talk about how much a player should adjust during a round, the difference between calibrating and tinkering, and why better players need to be able to make small adjustments without turning everything into a mechanical change. We also get into acceptance—what it actually means, why it doesn’t mean being passive, and how it can give you a better starting point to make...
- Sep 22, 202647 min
Ryan Hager: Skill vs. Mechanics
Ryan Hager is back for part two of our conversation where we dig into the relationship between technology, coaching, and what actually helps golfers improve. We talk about how social media has changed golf instruction, the benefits and dangers of learning from online tips, and why understanding your own swing matters more than chasing the next fix. We also get into skill versus mechanics, why good technique doesn't always produce good contact, and how golfers can learn to control the clubface...
- Sep 16, 202642 min
Ryan Hager: Why Golfers Don’t Get Better
Ryan Hager joins us for part one of a two-part conversation about coaching, practice, and what actually helps golfers improve. We talk about Ryan’s path as a coach, the mentors who shaped the way he teaches, and what he’s learned from working with golfers of every level. A big part of the conversation turns to a simple question: why do so many golfers work on their games without actually getting better? We get into the things golfers tend to prioritize versus what might actually help them imp...
- Aug 27, 202659 min
Codebreakers 2.0 - Skill vs Swing vs Strategy
What actually makes practice work? We’re joined by Rob Failes and Garrett Chaussard from Codebreakers to talk about how coaching, practice, skill development and adaptability all fit together. We get into block practice, why looking good on the range doesn’t always mean you’re learning, the difference between swing and skill, how great players calibrate on the fly, and why adaptability might matter more than repeatability. We also dive into putting, habits, confidence, freedom and some of the...
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About Golf Beneath The Surface
Performance Consultant Dr. Raymond Prior and Golf Instructor Chase Cooper talk about all things golf in their new podcast titled 'Golf Beneath The Surface.' Dr. Raymond has worked with some of the best players in the world and brings a unique perspective on what it takes to get in the right mindset to perform when the stakes are the highest. Chase Cooper has travelled the world educating coaches how to use some of the latest golf technologies, taught some of the games greatest golfers, and played at a very high level. Together Dr. Raymond and Chase make a team unmatched in helping you the listener play better golf.
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