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The Tournament Code breaks down what it takes to play elite tournament golf. Our guests include players on the PGA Tour, Champions Tour, Korn Ferry Tour, Latin America Tour, Forme Tour, and other various mini-tours, as well as college golf coaches, swing coaches, strategists, and sports psychologists.

The Tournament Code Cooper Collins & Daniel Hamrin

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The Tournament Code breaks down what it takes to play elite tournament golf. Our guests include players on the PGA Tour, Champions Tour, Korn Ferry Tour, Latin America Tour, Forme Tour, and other various mini-tours, as well as college golf coaches, swing coaches, strategists, and sports psychologists.

    087: Mike Finney – Translating Physics for Better Scores

    087: Mike Finney – Translating Physics for Better Scores

    In this episode, we are joined by Mike Finney. Mike (@mfinneygolf) is the Director of Golf at the University of Louisville Golf Club. Mike had a successful career as a college golfer at LSU before turning pro and eventually turning to golf instruction.
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    Hosted by: Cooper Collins (@coopercollins99) and Daniel Hamrin (@DanielHamrin)
    Sponsored by: https://puttviewbooks.com/
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    (01:09) - Puttview Books first tee shot
    (03:10) - golf instruction
    (07:09) - biomechanics
    (16:27) - using hands to square face
    (26:34) - the effect of backswing on rotation
    (37:29) - playing in tournaments
    (53:38) - videoing swing
    (01:00:09) - preferred grip orientation
    (01:07:10) - steep vs. shallow short game

    • 1 hr 17 min
    086: Chris Broadie – The Geniuses at PING

    086: Chris Broadie – The Geniuses at PING

    In this episode, we are joined by Chris Broadie. Chris (@chrisbroadie) is the Head of Fitting Science at PING. Prior to that, Chris graduated from Cornell with a degree in math. Chris is the lead data scientist behind PING ‘s innovative fitting applications: Ballnamic, Webfit, and the My Game Insights platform.
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    Follow us:
    Twitter - @TournamentCode
    Instagram - @thetournamentcode
    YouTube - The Tournament Code
    Hosted by: Cooper Collins (@coopercollins99) and Daniel Hamrin (@DanielHamrin)
    Sponsored by: https://puttviewbooks.com/
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    (01:09) - Puttview Books first tee shot
    (02:31) - current role at PING
    (12:37) - smart fitting
    (20:10) - Bryson's irons
    (29:32) - the genesis of Ballnamic
    (35:49) - the effects of different golf balls
    (40:18) - why similar balls have different flyer characteristics
    (48:21) - swing speed improvement
    (56:33) - background at PING

    • 1 hr 2 min
    085: J.C. Deacon – Leading Players to Success

    085: J.C. Deacon – Leading Players to Success

    In this episode, we are joined by J.C. Deacon. J.C. (@realjcdeacon) played college golf and professional golf before moving to coaching. J.C. is the current head coach of the Florida Gators, who won the 2023 National Championship.
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    Twitter - @TournamentCode
    Instagram - @thetournamentcode
    YouTube - The Tournament Code
    Hosted by: Cooper Collins (@coopercollins99) and Daniel Hamrin (@DanielHamrin)
    Sponsored by: https://puttviewbooks.com/
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    (01:09) - Puttview Books first tee shot
    (04:03) - current work from Gators
    (13:23) - managing on-course momentum
    (19:59) - Florida's workout program
    (26:12) - course preparation
    (33:14) - controlling emotions
    (40:18) - entry into coaching
    (47:59) - qualities of recruits
    (53:36) - NIL in golf

    • 1 hr
    084: Ashton Van Horne – Making Changes No Matter What

    084: Ashton Van Horne – Making Changes No Matter What

    In this episode, we are joined by Ashton Van Horne. Ashton (@ashtonvanhorne) is a professional golfer and has played on PGA Tour Canada and the Korn Ferry Tour.
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    Follow us:
    Twitter - @TournamentCode
    Instagram - @thetournamentcode
    YouTube - The Tournament Code
    Hosted by: Cooper Collins (@coopercollins99) and Daniel Hamrin (@DanielHamrin)
    Sponsored by: https://puttviewbooks.com/
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    (01:02) - Puttview Books first tee shot
    (06:27) - the recent downs in golf
    (12:52) - determining what tournament schedule is
    (18:12) - pitfalls for golfers
    (29:05) - practicing efficiently
    (34:06) - putting woes
    (39:38) - making changes
    (44:33) - mini-driver

    • 50 min
    083: Luke Hopkins – From the Back Office to the Back 9 (on the PGA Tour)

    083: Luke Hopkins – From the Back Office to the Back 9 (on the PGA Tour)

    In this episode, we are joined by Luke Hopkins. Luke (@lukehclemson) caddies for Ben Martin on the PGA Tour. Prior to that, he played professionally.
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    Follow us:
    Twitter - @TournamentCode
    Instagram - @thetournamentcode
    YouTube - The Tournament Code
    Hosted by: Cooper Collins (@coopercollins99) and Daniel Hamrin (@DanielHamrin)
    Sponsored by: https://puttviewbooks.com/
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    (02:09) - Puttview Books first tee shot
    (07:27) - breaking into caddying
    (10:52) - college experience
    (20:59) - preparing for PGA Tour events
    (27:03) - DECADE golf
    (37:14) - origin story
    (46:01) - getting back into golf
    (55:33) - Q-School
    (01:02:12) - the effort of caddying

    • 1 hr 7 min
    Big Announcement for The Tournament Code

    Big Announcement for The Tournament Code

    Major news: Season 2 is on the way and more!

    • 6 min

Customer Reviews

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15 Ratings

15 Ratings

IProdigalson ,

Incredible resource to get better at golf

Thank you for this resource to help average golfers get better at golf. Your in depth episodes give great tips and strategies from incredible guests. Keep it coming!

TiurnamentCode fan ,

Fantastic content

Tournament Code features some of the top minds in the game of golf, covering swing mechanics, fitness and strategy. While also bringing perspective from players and caddies from Pga and Kf tours. If you want to learn about golf at the highest level and improve your game this is the podcast for you.

Keokuk04 ,

Great Golf Podcast

I’m not normally a podcast guy l, but this content is amazing! Love listening to these!

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