This episode is a compilation of all the Angle of Attack segments from DGP Episodes 22 to 29. Golf coach Andrew Lewis and Jim discuss the lowest hanging fruit items for whittling down your scoring average over time. They also take on hot-button topics in junior golf such as the impact of NCAA roster limits and rise of players withdrawing in tournaments. 10:43 74 to 72: Match Play Mindset 25:12 74 to 72: Ball Control / Swing Blueprint 39:54 74 to 72: Recovery Shots / Scoring with...

Brentley Romine from Golf Channel and NBC Sports comes on to discuss the recent USGA announcement of the 16-man Walker Cup practice squad. Brentley, Joseph and Jim discuss the locks, the snubs and the long shots, and each make their bold prediction of the 10 golfers who will be representing the U.S. at Cypress Point next September. The Driven Golf Podcast is produced by Joseph Kay.

In this episode of the Driven Golf Podcast, Jim speaks with Josh Jacobs, founder and CEO of College Golf Experience (CGX). They discuss how CGX is helping to bridge the gap between junior golfers and college coaches through its golf camps, giving players and parents critical insight into the college recruiting process. The conversation dives into CGX’s unique camp structure, including seminars on college golf and recruiting, hands-on practice sessions, and on-course engagement with coaches....

In this episode of the Driven Golf Podcast, Andrew speaks with Auburn head coach Nick Clinard and star sophomore Jackson Koivun. The conversation dives deep into Auburn’s historic 2023-24 season, where the Tigers won 10 tournaments, including the SEC Championship and the program’s first-ever national title. The discussion covers Koivun’s historic season, where he swept the player of the year award as a freshman. He reflects on how he handled the pressures of transitioning from junior golf to...

In this episode of the Driven Golf Podcast, Jim speaks with Jeff Bullock, co-founder of The Universal Golf Ranking (TUGR.org), an innovative golf ranking system that aims to bring accuracy and fairness to the professional and junior golf landscapes. The conversation dives into the creation of TUGR and the motivation behind developing an alternative to traditional point-based ranking systems, like the OGWR and WAGR. The conversation transitions to TUGR's impact on junior golf, where the...

In this episode of the Driven Golf Podcast, Andrew interviews Bobby Massa, a Mid-Am golfer and recent U.S. Amateur quarterfinalist, who opens up about his journey through the ups and downs of competitive golf. From his humble beginnings in junior golf to navigating the intense pressures of college and professional competition, Bobby offers listeners a candid look at the mental and physical demands of golf at the highest level. In Angle of Attack with Andrew Lewis, Andrew and Jim start the...

In this episode of the Driven Golf Podcast, Jim interviews Mason Carmel, the tournament director of the Elite Invitational Junior Golf Tournament. Carmel shares the journey of creating one of the most prestigious junior golf events in the U.S., from its humble beginnings to becoming a top-ranked tournament attracting elite junior golfers worldwide. Listeners will hear how Carmel’s lifelong connection to golf, deeply influenced by his father, shaped his career and eventually led him to found...

In this episode of the Driven Golf Podcast, Andrew Lewis interviews Bill Allcorn (@TCUCoachBill), the Men’s Golf Coach at Texas Christian University. Allcorn shares insights into the busy summer recruiting season, the qualities that college coaches look for in recruits, and the importance of communication and social media in the recruiting process. Listeners will gain valuable knowledge about the differences between junior and college golfers, the significance of course management and golf...

In this episode of the Driven Golf Podcast, host Jim Colton interviews Chandler Withington (@chandlerwithington), a longtime head professional at Hazeltine National and founder of Archive 22. Withington shares his inspiring path from his early days in golf to his career as a PGA professional at Seminole, Merion, and eventually at Hazeltine (site of the 2024 U.S. Amateur). Listeners will gain insight into the importance of family and faith in Withington's life, his transition from golf to his...

In this episode of the Driven Golf Podcast, host Jim Colton interviews Justin Bardgett, the Director of Player Relations for PGA Tour Pathways. Bardgett, who has deep Midwest roots and a background in college golf, shares insights into his journey from St. Louis to Champaign and now to Ponte Vedra, Florida. He discusses the significance of PGA Tour U, the evolving landscape of professional golf, and the critical role of mentors and coaches in shaping young golfers' careers. Listeners will...

In this episode of the Driven Golf Podcast, first Jim, Andrew and Joseph reflect and follow-up on the topics covered in Volume 2 of Angle of Attack. Then Andrew interviews Matthias Tayala, a former NCAA-champion track star who has shifted his focus on golf content and golf improvement. Matthias started @GolfProWannabes which has grown to over 135,000 followers and recently launched the Golf Challenge Book to gamify golf improvement. The Driven Golf Podcast is brought to you by FlagBag Golf...

This episode is a compilation of all the Angle of Attack segments from DGP Episodes 12 to 19. Golf coach Andrew Lewis and Jim discuss the lowest hanging fruit items for whittling down your scoring average (from 80 to 78, 78 to 76 and 76 to 74) over time. Even if you aren’t a junior golfer or parent of one, I truly believe there is something there for everyone to help in your golf journey. 08:40 From 80 to 78: Decision Making / Avoiding Big Numbers 29:55 From 80 to 78: Short Game Keys 51:05...

In this episode of the Driven Golf Podcast, Jim and Joseph are joined by Hall of Fame caddie, Thomas Trinchitella (@ThomasAtNo2), known for his deep insights and long tenure at Pinehurst. Trinchitella shares stories from his career, including his experiences caddying for golf greats like Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy. Trinchitella discusses the unique aspects of Pinehurst, its history, and its preparation for the upcoming U.S. Open. He provides a detailed analysis of the course's conditions...

In this episode of the Driven Golf Podcast, host Jim Colton welcomes Ryan Frazer from Agora Golf (Twitter: @AgoraGolf). Frazer provides a valuable data service to college coaches and assistants and provides advice to parents and juniors looking to navigate the junior golf landscape and the recruiting process. Frazer delves into the importance of starting early in the recruiting process and being proactive. He emphasizes the significance of June 15th for rising juniors, as college coaches...

Brentley Romine joins Jim to discuss his career covering primarily the college and amateur game for Golf Channel and NBC Sports. Brentley discusses the growing interest in both men's and women's amateur golf, and how that growth was jeopardized after the NCAA season got off to a bumpy start with the failed transition to Spikemark for live scoring and rankings. The NCAA regionals are set and the season wraps up later this month with a new host site, Omni La Costa in Southern California. In...

Steve 'Pepsi' Hale joins Jim to discuss his long career as a caddie on the PGA Tour and Korn Ferry tour. You may know Pepsi as the caddie who was on Keegan Bradley's bag for the 2011 PGA Championship at Atlanta Athletic Club. Or may you know Pepsi as the caddie who got into it with Miguel Angel Jimenez at the 2015 World Match Play. These are just a few of the stories that we get into in this episode. In Angle of Attack (1:14:45), Andrew and Jim continue their discussion on the...

PGA Tour rookie Raul Pereda joins Andrew to discuss his journey from the Latin America tour to getting one of the five coveted PGA Tour cards at Qualifying School last fall. Raul shares his experience navigating the stages of Q School and the critical shots in the final round that helped him secure his PGA Tour card for 2024. Raul talks about adapting to life and the competition of the PGA tour, from equipment changes to rounding out his skillset to compete against the best players in the...

Andy Johnson, the founder of Fried Egg Golf and Shotgun Start podcasts, discusses his journey in the golf industry and the leaps of faith he has made in following his passion fo the game and the impact that has made in the golf media landscape. In this conversation, Jim and Andy chat about how Fried Egg Golf has made golf course architecture accessible for a wider audience. The conversation touches on recent trends in golf course architecture, the potential for a Tom Doak-designed...

Kate Smith, a professional golfer and co-owner of Ground Under Repair, discusses her background in golf growing up in Minnesota and her college golf experience at the University of Nebraska. She also talks about her partnership with Shane Bacon and their graphic design business. Kate shares her insights on the recruiting process for college golf, the progression of her golf skills, and her experience playing in the Augusta National Women's Amateur. Jim and Kate then transition to discussing...

Andrew Lewis chats with Chris Mayson, one of Golf Digest's Top 50 Best Teachers in America, and instructor to many top amateur and professional players. Chris discusses his start in the game as an elite junior player in the UK, how that led to opportunities to play college golf in the U.S. and eventually led to a professional and coaching career. Chris has some great stories about when he knew his professional playing days were up and the highlight of being on the bag caddying for his player...

Jim chats with Tony Pancake, the Director of Golf at Crooked Stick Golf Club in Carmel, Indiana. Tony talks about his 40-year career as a PGA professional, recently culminating in being honored as the PGA of America Golf Professional of the Year for 2024.  Tony tells some fascinating stories about his 20 years at Crooked Stick, including a round with Pete Dye during his job interview, memories from the many professional tournaments hosted over the years and more recently how the club honors...

This episode is a compilation of all the Angle of Attack segments from DGP Episodes 2 to 9. Golf coach Andrew Lewis and I cover the whole spectrum from getting your junior golfer started in tournament golf to how to best prepare leading up to an event. Even if you aren’t a junior golfer or parent of one, I truly believe there is something there for everyone to help in your golf journey. 01:13 Starting Juniors in Tournament Golf 08:56 Specializing vs. Multi-Sport Athletes 21:49 Using Stats...

Jim chats with Ryan French, a.k.a. Monday Q Info. Ryan’s passion for golf and those chasing their dreams has led him to be the trusted source for the compelling stories of heartbreak and breakthroughs that occur nearly every week on the fringes of professional golf. I hope you’ll see the parallels between Ryan’s story and the professional golfers that he covers.  In Angle of Attack, Andrew & Jim finish their three-part series on tournament prep for elite junior golfers. In this episode,...

In this episode, we chat with Kye Goalby, long-time golf course shaper and architect. Kye discusses his unique upbringing in Belleville, Illinois as the son of a Masters champion, how he shifted from a finance career into building golf courses and how he's worked all around the world shaping for top golf course architects such as Tom Doak and Gil Hanse. Kye goes in-depth on his most recent project, the Tree Farm in Aiken, South Carolina, collaborating with Doak and PGA Tour player Zac...