In this week's episode of The Golf Beneath the Surface Podcast, the boys are joined by the 2019 Canadian PGA Teacher of the Year, Scott Cowx. Scott is recognized worldwide as one of the top coaches in golf. His expertise in swing geometry, biomechanics, physiology, and motor skills has drawn the attention of top players and coaches. He has  developed 'Scott Cowx Certified' a certification program to help train golf instructors globally, where he has certified over 3500.  The conversation...

In the final episode of our 3 part Habits series, Dr. Raymond Prior and Chase Cooper discuss the final stage of habit mapping: Upgrading from the old "bad" habit to the new "good" habit. Episode 1 focused on the anatomy of a habit (trigger, behavior, reward). Episode 2 focused on the rewards, what we get from these rewards and what they feel like . In this episode, it's all about the upgrade. Can we give our brain a better option? They also discuss the three criteria needed for it to be a...

In part 2 of our 3 part series on Habits, Dr. Raymond Prior and Chase Cooper take a closer look at the rewards we are getting from our habits. In last week's episode (habits 101), we identified what a habit actually is and discussed the differences between behaviors and habits. In this episode, we start to break down the first step in changing our habits, and that is identifying how these habits make us feel and what benefit we are getting from them (both the good and the bad). Enoy!

In episode 21 of The Golf Beneath the Surface Podcast, Dr. Raymond and Chase kick off a three-part series focusing on habits. In part 1, they discuss the differences between behaviors and habits, the anatomy of a habit (trigger, behavior, reward) and how they’re formed. Enjoy! 

It's been a minute but the boys are back for another episode of The Golf Beneath the Surface Podcast. In this episode Raymond and Chase talk through all things pre-shot routine. From the information gathering stage before the shot, executing over the golf ball, to assessing the results, no stone is left unturned in discussing what makes up a great pre-shot routine. They also discussed the ever important idea of acceptance. How it gets more and more difficult to accept all outcomes as the...

In Season 2, episode 3 of The Golf Beneath the Surface Podcast, Chase and Raymond take a deep dive into how to decide if it's your physical or mental skills that are limiting your performance. Are you swinging freely with stable confidence but still aren't getting the results you want? Do you hit it great on the range or at your home course by yourself but don't seem to perform as well during tournaments? The boys also discuss how to play golf courses that don't fit your eye, playing our best...

You keep asking so we'll do our best to keep answering. In Season 2, episode 2 of the Golf Beneath The Surface Podcast, the boys are back for another Q and A session. In this episode Raymond and Chase talk about Personality Profile Tests, how to practice when time is limited, club fitting, sunglasses and their effect on performance, and much more. Enjoy!

Season 2 of the Golf Beneath the Surface Podcast kicks off with Auburn Women’s Coach Melissa Luellen. Melissa is currently in her ninth season at the University of Auburn and her 24th season of coaching at the Division 1 level (Arizona State and Tulsa). She’s had incredible success in the game of golf at both the playing and coaching levels.  Melissa grew up in a golfing family, having played for her mom at the University of Tulsa. There she won both the individual championship and helped...

In episode 16 of the Golf Beneath the Surface Podcast, Chase and Raymond sit down with good friend Karl Morris. Widely regarded as Europe’s leading golf performance coach, Karl takes us on his journey from unsuccessfully trying to build the perfect golf swing to helping his players win at the highest levels. The conversation also goes deep into Karl’s 3 mental keys for every shot: attention, intention, and attitude.  To learn more about Karl or to contact him, go to www.themindfactor.net....

In episode 15, Raymond and Chase sit down with Marcus Potter (@pottersputting) to talk about all things putting. Marcus has quickly become one of best putting coaches in the country. He shares his story of how he fell in love with putting, his simple approach to helping his players putt better, and why he believes anyone can be a great putter.  To learn more about Marcus or contact him for remote lessons, go to pottersputting.com or go follow him @Pottersputting on instagram. 

In episode 14 of the Golf Beneath the Surface Podcast, Raymond and Chase sat down for the second time to answer your questions. They covered things from should we get fitted for clubs in the winter, to how long does it take to change or break a habit? Some of the other topics discussed included the 10,000 hour rule, neurofeedback devices, and how to improve sleep or 'jet lag' when travelling across time zones. Enjoy!!

The boys are back for another episode of the Golf Beneath the Surface Podcast where they sit down with Ryan Crawley. Ryan is the Director of Education for Sportsbox AI and voted one of the Best Young Teachers by Golf Digest for 2023-2024. In this episode, Raymond, Chase, and Ryan talk all about one of the coolest and most talked about new pieces of 'tech' in the golf industry - Sportsbox AI. They also discussed how Ryan got into the game, his journey from player to coach, and how looking at...

In Episode 12 of the Golf Beneath The Surface Podcast, Raymond and Chase tackle one of golf's scariest issues... The Yips! What are the yips? Are they a mechanical problem or psychological problem? Are they fixable? Are some types of yips more difficult to fix than other types? If you've ever experienced the yips or wanted to learn more about them, then this episode is for you. Enjoy!

This week the boys sat down with E.J. Pfister. E.J. is the Director of Instruction at both the Oklahoma City Golf and Country Club and Oak Tree National. He's been voted one of the top 100 instructors in the country by GOLF magazine and the #1 instructor in the state of Oklahoma by Golf Digest. E.J. has also played this game at a very high level,  having playing professionally for 12+ years, he also won the NCAA individual championship at Oklahoma State in 1988 and helped his team win a team...

You asked… We answered.  In episode 10 of the Golf Beneath the Surface Podcast, Chase and Raymond sit down to answer your questions. They covered topics from the yips, mindfulness training, growth mindset and much much more. Enjoy!

In Episode 9 of the Golf Beneath The Surface Podcast, Raymond and Chase sit down with their first guest, Alan Hodde. Alan is the Co-owner and Director of Instruction at the Axis Golf Academy and Fitting Center in Cypress, Texas. The conversation spans from how Alan got into golf, his thoughts on club fitting and how shafts are designed, and what to expect when doing speed training.  The Axis Golf Academy is one of the busiest and most successful golf academies in the country. To learn more...

Welcome to Episode 8 of The Golf Beneath the Surface Podcast where the conversation is about Growth vs Fixed mindset. What are the main differences between the two? Are we always striving for a growth mindset and trying to avoid having a fixed mindset? Listen in to find out!

In Episode 7 of the Golf Beneath the Surface Podcast, Raymond and Chase take a deep dive into the importance of golf setting. What does the research and science say about setting goals? Upmost importance or could actually be a deterrent? Tune in to find out!

The boys are back to chat about the different types of learning styles: kinesthetic/feel, visual, and auditory. Which one are you? Are those the only learning styles? They also talk about practice and break down the difference between block and random practice. Enjoy!

In this weeks episode of the Golf Beneath the Surface Podcast, Raymond and Chase break down the do’s and don’ts to get the most out of a golf lesson. This list includes how to find the perfect coach, before and after lesson checklist, and the best ways to help our brain retain as much of the information as possible. 

In Episode 4 of The Golf Beneath the Surface Podcast, the guys talk about one of the main keys for Stable Confidence, being On Time. Doc and Chase dive a bit deeper into what being On Time means and some ways we can train our brains to be On Time more often. 

The guys are back to talk about Stable Confidence. What is it? What’s the difference between Stable Confidence and the old psychology model of confidence, relaxation, and believing in oneself? Listen in to hear why the old model is outdated and why having Stable Confidence is the best way to perform at the highest levels. 

Welcome to episode 2 of the Golf Beneath the Surface Podcast where Dr. Raymond and Chase take a look at the differences between stress, nerves, and anxiety. Are they good? Are they bad? Doc and Chase take a deep dive into each to get a better understanding of our own psychology and how our brain was designed to respond to internal and external factors. 

Dr. Raymond Prior and Chase Cooper welcome you to episode 1 of the Golf Beneath the Surface Podcast. In this episode you will get to know both hosts, learn more about the podcast, and get a glimpse into future episodes. Enjoy!