Episodes
Welcome to this week's episode of Claws Connect, where we're diving into the latest happenings on the PGA Tour. First up, we're talking about the winner of the week, Austin Eckroat, and his impressive performance. But beyond that, we're also discussing a bigger issue that's been on everyone's mind - the lack of star power at the top of the leaderboard week in and week out.
We're comparing the PGA Tour to the LIV Golf League, and wondering if a competition between the two tours might be just...
Published 03/06/24
Join us as we recap the latest week of golf on the PGA Tour with last week's winner of the week Jake Knapp's dominating win down in Mexico at the Mexico Open with a winning score of -19. We discuss his incredible swing and how many have compared it to Fred Couples. Also, we discuss the latest developments in LIV Golf with the latest lucrative signing of Anthony Kim. We discuss what we think about the signing and what it means for LIV golf moving forward. WE wrap up the episode by discussing...
Published 02/26/24
In this episode, dive deep into the world of golf with Joe and Ethan. From the Genesis Invitational drama featuring Matsuyama, Tiger's WD, and Spieth's DQ to the explosive feud between PGA Tour, Golf Digest, and YouTube golfers – witness the untold stories and controversies that unfold. Discover how YouTube golfers defend their talent against discreditation, concluding with insights into the new season of the golf Netflix series Full Swing.
So grab a drink, sit back, and join the...
Published 02/21/24
Does Jon Rham move the needle in Golf? This is a question that we have been hearing circulated through the world of golf, and we wanted to discuss it. Welcome to episode one of Claws Connect. In this episode, we discuss the latest golf tournaments from LIV Golf and PGA Tour schedules. We discussed what we thought of all the drama to come out of Waste Management Open weekend and if we felt we would enjoy going. Also, we discuss other fun things like the Super Bowl, halftime show, etc. This is...
Published 02/13/24
In this lesson we delve into the secrets of the trail hand, revealing how its precise placement on the handle can improve your grip pressure, swing mechanics, and resulting ball flight. Learn the art of a seamless takeaway and controlled follow-through as we demystify the mysteries of what actually controls your swing. With expert insights and practical advice, you'll gain invaluable knowledge to optimize your swing and take your game to new heights.
Published 06/29/23
In this video, we discuss the importance of activating the hands and using them properly in the golf swing to add distance. We have seen great success with our students by teaching them how to use their hands to create lag, release the clubhead, and square the face at impact. We also provide some drills and tips that you can use to improve your own hand action. Let's wake up those hands!
Published 06/19/23
Episode 35! Discover the Swing Techniques of DJ & Jason Day | Clubface Control, Lead Thumb Pivot, Swing Changes, and Claw Ball Training Aid. Join us as we break down how these champions master their hand control for precise swings. Learn about the pivotal role of the lead thumb, common swing errors, and the importance of the trail palm-thumb connection. Plus, get an exclusive look at our latest innovation, the Claw Ball. Enjoy the journey!
Published 05/22/23
In this episode, we dive into the secrets of Tony Finau's trail wrist movements and how it has helped him become a top player on the PGA tour. We discuss the importance of proper trail hand placement and how it allows for greater control and consistency in the golf swing. We also break down some questions we received from our Instagram. We also touch on putting using SuperStroke putting grips, our podcast sponsor. Enjoy!
Published 05/09/23
In this video, we analyze LIV Tour winner of the week Taylor Gooch's grip and swing and reveal the grip pressure secrets that he and most pros use to gain speed and control. We also discuss the proper hand placement and the benefits of the claws. You'll learn how to improve your hand placement at home using the Compact Club and the importance of using the Lagshot training aid. We also touch on putting using SuperStroke putting grips, our podcast sponsor. Enjoy!
Published 04/30/23
Episode 31 of the pod! In this episode, we recap Masters Week while reviewing Jon Rahm's golf swing. Also, we find comparable golfers that have similar characteristics to his that you can relate to. Then we talk about how to speed up your pre-shot routine so you aren't the slowest golfer in your group and how many swing thoughts should you have. We then wrap it up with some putting giving you our analysis of Rahms putting stroke and tempo. Enjoy
Published 04/17/23
Season 2 of the pod is now Live! We are going to be showcasing the claws in action. Fixing golf lessons live on air, showing the effects the claws have on the swing and ball flight. We start this off by talking about Brooks and analyzing his swing and why we think he is BACK! We then talk about how we give golf lessons, key talking points when communicating with lessons, etc. We end the pod talking about putting and more key secrets that no one is talking about.
Published 04/08/23
Over the years as golf coaches, we started to see patterns develop with what the worst golfers were doing when setting up the golf ball vs what the best golfers were doing. At the end of the day, it comes down to how you are concentrating your pressure against the handle to create the proper functional unit between your hands and arms, the handle, and the club. Then use that functional unit properly to control the lever, lag, and release of the golf club (regardless of whether it's a driver,...
Published 03/26/23
In this episode, we talk about how you can train your golf swing from your chair, maintain that same relationship of your arms away from your body, and feel how it will translate to better swings when you begin to address the golf ball. We also talk about how the body is more of a subconscious thought in the golf swing if you have your functional unit and are using it properly in the swing. Finally, we wrap up the episode talking about Kurt Kitayama and Introduce the benefits of the Compact...
Published 03/12/23
By not focusing on the relationship with your golf club you are causing more problems than you need to be in your swing and with the resulting ball flight. What we mean by that is by concentrating the pressures in your hands against the handle properly PRE-SWING you are able to activate and create the pressures needed IN-SWING to control your club, body, swing, and resulting ball flight, we call this the 4 for 1 special. So many coaches could make their students' lives easier by fixing the...
Published 03/06/23
Everyone thinks since Colin Morikawa, and John Rahm have a weak grip, they should as well. Unfortunately, this thinking has plagued many average golfers through the years. Don't use these guys as your determining factor on what grip style you chose. They're freak athletes and can time the body dynamics needed to make those grip styles work. When doing our grip studies we determined that the strong grip was the easiest grip to create speed, and control the club for the average golfer. It's...
Published 02/21/23
Grip pressure is one of the most misunderstood things when it comes to learning and understanding the golf swing. What's too much? What's not enough? Luckily when creating our Smartgrip we analyzed what creates the perfect grip pressure in the golf swing and the benefits of that on your swing and ball flight. In this episode, we will talk about what we learned.
Published 02/14/23
EP 24! One of the biggest problems in the current landscape of the golf instruction industry is a lack of mention of the hands and arms and proper usage of the grip. We reference the grip being mentioned as a "Set it and forget kinda thing" that's a big problem when it comes to being able to control your club and in this episode, we are going to walk you through how the golf club is controlled by the grip, using your claws.
Published 02/05/23
When most people think about the engine of the golf swing they think about the hips and shoulders or some part of your torso. After testing all of these variables along with the hands and arms we came to discover that the true engine of the golf swing was the trail hand (the right hand for most golfers). The reason that the trail hand is so important is the role that it plays in controlling your trail arm, trail shoulder, and trail side of the club and how those variables influence what the...
Published 01/31/23
EP 22! When creating the SmartGrip we uncovered some secrets to where speed comes from in the golf swing and in this pod we are going to reveal those. Everyone thinks the speed in the golf swing comes from the body and not the hands and arms, this has, however, proven to be false.
Published 01/19/23
EP 20! As Golf Swing archeologists, we uncovered some hidden secrets that dispel common myths about the golf swing. What we also discovered is that this is what the best players are doing in their golf swings. This is what creates the proper tempo, lag, release, and power.
Published 01/02/23
Ep 19! In this episode, we talk about why Golf Instruction is broken and how we are fixing it. We also recap The Match. Talking Charlie & Tiger this week at the PNC. Can't leave the house to work on your golf game this winter? We've got you covered with our Seated Swing Solutions! Drills that you can do at home to improve your swing. We end the episode talking about some Hot Takes and giving our opinion on what starts the backswing. Enjoy!
Published 12/15/22
Ep 18! In this episode, we talk about Charlie & Tiger this week at the PNC. Can't leave the house to work on your golf game this winter? We've got you covered with our Seated Swing Solutions! Drills that you can do at home to improve your swing. We also discuss Scottie Scheffler, Xander, and JT's golf swings in a simple way. We end the episode talking about some Hot Takes and giving our opinion on where the speed comes from in the golf swing. Enjoy!
Published 12/07/22
Ep 15! In this episode, we really dive deeper into the Swing Plane and how your club is supposed to ride it using the proper combinations of hand and arm movements. Enjoy!
Published 11/02/22
In this episode, we dive a little deeper into what we believe is the perfect grip and its benefits. This is where the claws come in. The claws create the ultimate connection of hands to the handle and unlock the control you have been looking for in your golf swing. Enjoy!
Published 10/13/22