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< __truncato_root__> Terry Rowles (@terryrowles) joins us on this episode.Terry was named as one of the 50 Best Teachers in America by GolfDigest and Top 100 Teachers in America by Golf Magazine. He is based at Mountain Ridge Country Club in New Jersey and during the winter, he teaches at Cool Clubs in Phoenix, Sunridge Canyon GC in Jupiter, and in Hawaii. Follow us on Instagram: @urbangolfperformanceFollow Mac: @mactoddlifeFollow Leo: @leo_ugpWebsite: urbangolfperformance.com

Singer, songwriter, entrepreneur, and former professional golfer Colt Ford (@coltfordmusic) joins us on this episode.During his professional golf career, Colt played on the Ben Hogan Tour (now known as the Korn Ferry Tour) for 7-8 years. After shifting his interests to music, he co-founded Average Joes Entertainment and released multiple albums through his label. He has recorded five consecutive Top-10 debuts on the Billboard Top Country Albums chart.Follow us on Instagram: @urbangolfperformanceFollow Mac: @mactoddlifeFollow Leo: @leo_ugpWebsite: urbangolfperformance.com

Stanford Men's Golf Coach Conrad Ray (@cardcoachray) joins us on this episode. Conrad is The Knowles Family Director of Men's Golf and General Manager at Stanford Golf Course. He is a 1997 graduate of Stanford University where he was a part of the men's golf team alongside Tiger Woods, Casey Martin, and Notah Begay. As a coach, he led the Cardinal to 13 appearances in the NCAA Championships and produced 27 All-Americans, four Pac-12 Players of the Year, three Pac-12 Scholar-Athletes of the Year, three Pac-12 Freshman of the Year, and 22 All-Pac-12 first team selections.Follow us on Instagram: @urbangolfperformanceFollow Mac: @mactoddlifeFollow Leo: @leo_ugpWebsite: urbangolfperformance.com

Ben Shear (@ben.shear) joins us on this episode.Ben is a PGA Tour Performance Trainer and has been named Golf Digest's Top 50 Golf Fitness Professionals in the Country multiple times. In this episode, we learn more about his Big 3 and experiences in the golf fitness industry.Follow us on Instagram: @urbangolfperformanceFollow Mac: @mactoddlifeFollow Leo: @leo_ugpWebsite: urbangolfperformance.com

APGA CEO Ken Bentley joins us on this episode.We learn more about how the tour started, the current status of the tour, and the future of the APGA.Follow us on Instagram: @urbangolfperformanceFollow Mac: @mactoddlifeFollow Leo: @leo_ugpWebsite: urbangolfperformance.com

Scott Fawcett (@decade_golf)  joins us on this episode.A former college golfer for Texas A&M, Scott Fawcett never got his professional career to where he wanted. He had one appearance in the 1999 U.S. Open where he finished dead last in putts, leading him to create the DECADE Course Management system.In this episode, we talk to Scott about how he came to create DECADE, and how combining shot distribution patterns and PGA Tour scoring statistics has helped countless players since its inception.  Follow us on Instagram: @urbangolfperformanceFollow Mac: @mactoddlifeFollow Leo: @leo_ugpWebsite: urbangolfperformance.com

Trillium Rose (@trillium_rose)  joins us on this episode.Trillium is the Director of Instruction at Woodmont Country Club in Rockville, MD. She is featured in the 50 Best Teachers in America by Golf Digest and Golf Magazine’s Top 100 Teachers in America.In this episode, we discuss biomechanics and skill acquisition, speaking the right language to the student, finding the best methods in coaching, aesthetics in performance, internal vs external coaching, and more. Follow us on Instagram: @urbangolfperformanceFollow Mac: @mactoddlifeFollow Leo: @leo_ugpWebsite: urbangolfperformance.com

Kolby Wayne Tullier “K-Wayne” (@kolbywayne) joins us on this episode.Kolby is the Director of Sports Performance at Joey D Golf and is a decorated multi-sport performance coach. He trains some of the world’s top PGA, LPGA, NFL, and MLB players.In this episode, we discuss the importance of understanding your body within the game of golf, the transition from golf performance being a taboo to a necessity, revealing the weaknesses in your body, how fitness is an underrated element of the mental game, and his inspiring story of overcoming club foot and learning how to walk four times.Follow us on Instagram: @urbangolfperformanceFollow Mac: @mactoddlifeFollow Leo: @leo_ugpWebsite: urbangolfperformance.com

Dr. Mike Voight joins us on this episode.Dr. Voight is a tenured professor with Belmont University's School of Physical Therapy and an Adjunct Associate Professor in the Vanderbilt University School of Medicine. He has worked with a number of teams in the NFL and NBA, and consulted with various teams in the MLB, NHL, and the MLS.In this episode, we learn more about the most common injuries in golfers and how to prevent them; the importance of hip mobility within the body and golf swing; the progression of physical therapy and training in golf; and advice for aspiring Golf Coaches and Physical Therapists.Follow us on Instagram: @urbangolfperformanceFollow Mac: @mactoddlifeFollow Leo: @leo_ugpWebsite: urbangolfperformance.com

Lynn Marriott and Pia Nilsson (@lynnpia54) join us on this episode.Lynn and Pia are the Co-Founders of VISION54 and two of the most influential women in the golf industry. They are both featured in the 50 Best Teachers in America by Golf Digest and together, they have coached players to over one hundred tour victories on the LPGA, PGA, European, Ladies European, and Japan Tours.In this episode, we learn more about the meaning of VISION54, coaching Annika Sorenstam and witnessing her round of 59, how gratitude is like a performance enhancer, ways we can get more women into coaching, and more. Follow us on Instagram: @urbangolfperformanceFollow Mac: @mactoddlifeFollow Leo: @leo_ugpWebsite: urbangolfperformance.com

We are joined by our Director of Mental Coaching and Collin Morikawa's longtime coach Rick Sessinghaus (@ricksessinghaus) for a special episode today.Collin's win at The Concession this past weekend was phenomenal, and we're here to share how he geared up for this challenging tournament.It's a great episode for any Collin Morikawa fans and competitive golfers striving to play at the next level. Follow us on Instagram: @urbangolfperformanceFollow Mac: @mactoddlifeFollow Leo: @leo_ugpWebsite: urbangolfperformance.com

Jeff Pelizzaro (@18strongjeff) joins us on this episode.Jeff is the Co-Founder of 18STRONG and Host of the 18STRONG Podcast. He offers online training programs for golfers, and has cultivated numerous conversations with industry professionals for many years. He was named Golf Digest’s 50 Best Golf-Fitness Professionals in America.In this episode, we discuss the importance of golf fitness and how it compares to golf instruction, who the best instructors are, how golf fitness has changed people’s lives, and more. Jeff's Podcast: The 18STRONG PodcastFollow us on Instagram: @urbangolfperformanceFollow Mac: @mactoddlifeFollow Leo: @leo_ugpWebsite: urbangolfperformance.com

Dave Phillips (@tpidave) joins us on this episode.Dave is the Co-Founder of the Titleist Performance Institute (TPI) and one of the most influential people in golf performance. Dave has been coaching Jon Rahm since he was 17 years old and is rated one of the Top 100 Teachers in the country by Golf Magazine.In this episode, we learn more about his process in coaching Jon Rahm; how TPI became the world’s leader in golf player development; his advice to young coaches; and starting Coffee for Wellness with Phil Mickelson. Follow us on Instagram: @urbangolfperformanceFollow Mac: @mactoddlifeFollow Leo: @leo_ugpWebsite: urbangolfperformance.com

Jake Hutt (@jakehuttgolf) joins us on this episode.Jake is one of the newest but most impactful golf coaches in the industry. He creates incredible golf content that he shares on his Instagram that is viewed daily by thousands of followers. He’s a former NCAA hockey player and currently a PGA Class A Instructor.In this episode, we learn more about Jake’s unconventional journey in golf, simplifying the game and making it fun, the key to becoming a diverse coach, and more. Follow us on Instagram: @urbangolfperformanceFollow Mac: @mactoddlifeFollow Leo: @leo_ugpWebsite: urbangolfperformance.com

OD Vincent joins us on this episode.OD spent much of his career in golf, as the Head Men’s Golf Coach at Duke University, UCLA, and the University of Washington (UW); Sr. Associate Athletic Director at UW; and Executive Director on the PGA Tour. He is now the Senior VP of Golf, Club Management & Recreation for Montage International. In this episode, we learn about his experience becoming a high-performing athlete and the unique lessons he learned from his dad; coaching, recruiting, and managing high-level college athletes; the transitions in his career; and more.Follow us on Instagram: @urbangolfperformanceFollow Mac: @mactoddlifeFollow Leo: @leo_ugpWebsite: urbangolfperformance.com

Johnny Wunder (@johnny_wunder) joins us on this episode.Johnny is the Director of Original Content, Instagram Manager, and Host of “The Gear Dive” Podcast for GolfWRX. He’s a true student of the game and has great insight of it, from equipment to PGA Tour players and everything in between. He’s also the biggest Tiger Woods fan that we know.In this episode, we discuss how he got into the game, the golf industry, Tiger Woods, the mental game, and the traits of successful individuals. Johnny's Podcast: The Gear Dive - GolfWRXFollow us on Instagram: @urbangolfperformanceFollow Mac: @mactoddlifeFollow Leo: @leo_ugpWebsite: urbangolfperformance.com

We have a special episode today, where we discuss what it's like to get hired and work for UGP. It's a little peek at our company culture, hiring process, and how we're creating new opportunities in the golf industry for the newer generations.It's a great episode for anyone who wants to start their career with us at UGP or are interested in learning more about the business side of our company!Follow us on Instagram: @urbangolfperformanceFollow Mac: @mactoddlifeFollow Leo: @leo_ugpWebsite: urbangolfperformance.com

Nico Bollini (@nbollini) joins us on this episode.Nico is the 2017 U.S. Hickory Open Champion and a former professional golfer on the PGA and European Tour. He’s a true purist of the game and there’s so much to learn from his perspective of the game.In this episode, we discuss his growth and experiences in junior, collegiate, and professional golf; traveling with Hunter Mahan; the art of clubmaking; the different types of golfers; and more. Follow us on Instagram: @urbangolfperformanceFollow Mac: @mactoddlifeFollow Leo: @leo_ugpWebsite: urbangolfperformance.com

Rich Beem (@beemerpga) joins us on this episode.Rich is a golf commentator and analyst on Sky Sports, and a former member of the PGA and European Tours. Of his four professional wins, he is best known for his victory at the 2002 PGA Championship over Tiger Woods.In this episode, we learn more about his journey from selling cell phones to winning on the PGA Tour, how getting comfortable affected his performance, being adaptable rather than having a process, and more.Follow us on Instagram: @urbangolfperformanceFollow Mac: @mactoddlifeFollow Leo: @leo_ugpWebsite: urbangolfperformance.com

Erika Larkin (@erikalarkingolf) joins us on this episode.Erika is the Director of Instruction at The Club at Creighton Farms and is one of the best golf instructors in the nation. She has been named the No. 1 Teacher in Virginia since 2014 among many other accolades.In this episode, we learn more about her unique journey to becoming a golf instructor, why she teaches golf, women in the golf industry, her coaching philosophy, and more. Follow us on Instagram: @urbangolfperformanceFollow Mac: @mactoddlifeFollow Leo: @leo_ugpWebsite: urbangolfperformance.com