Golf Beneath The Surface

Codebreakers 2.0 - Skill vs Swing vs Strategy

What actually makes practice work? We’re joined by Rob Failes and Garrett Chaussard from Codebreakers to talk about how coaching, practice, skill development and adaptab

What If You’re Not Good Enough?

What if you give something everything you have and find out you still aren’t good enough? In this episode, we discuss why avoiding that question creates more anxiety, he

Dealing With the Elements

In this episode, Chase and Raymond discuss one of golf’s greatest challenges: dealing with the elements. Using The Open Championship as a backdrop, they explore why diffi

On Time 2.0

What does it actually mean to be “on time?” In this episode, Raymond and Chase revisit one of the foundational concepts behind stable confidence and performance: being p

Q & A 12.0

In this episode, Raymond and Chase answer listener questions on sleep, learning, memory, intrusive thoughts, the yips, target focus, lowering handicaps, and why tying you

Audio Golf: Can Sound Improve Your Golf Swing?

In this episode, Chase and Raymond are joined by Chia Chou, concert pianist, university professor, and founder of Audio Golf. Chia shares how his background in elite mus

Dr. Pete Kadushin: The Stories That Shape Your Game

In this episode of Golf Beneath the Surface, Chase and Raymond are joined by Dr. Pete Kadushin to explore how the stories we tell ourselves shape the way we perform. The

Thoughts That Create Pressure Part 2: The Hidden Layers

In this follow-up episode of Golf Beneath the Surface, Chase and Raymond continue the conversation on thoughts, pressure, and performance. After introducing A-shaped and

The Thoughts That Create Pressure

In this episode of Golf Beneath the Surface, Chase and Raymond unpack how the way we think about our thoughts can either create freedom or create pressure. They explore w

Q & A 11.0

In this episode, Chase and Raymond delve into the evolution of golf equipment, the impact of technology, and the psychological aspects of performance. They explore how ch

Developing Junior Golfers with James Hong

In this insightful interview, golf instructor James Hong shares his coaching philosophy, the importance of long-term development in young athletes, and how parents can su

Ground Forces and Speed in the Golf Swing with Dr. Scott Lynn

In this episode of the Golf Beneath the Surface podcast, Raymond Prior and Chase Cooper sit down with Dr. Scott Lynn, a biomechanist known for his work in golf and baseba

Playing for a Miss

**Updated Audio** Chase and Raymond sit down to chat about one of the most common — and most misunderstood — ideas in golf: playing for a miss. They dig into why golf isn

John Scott Rattan: Coaching On Tour

Raymond Prior and Chase Cooper kick off 2026 with a wide-ranging conversation with John Scott Rattan, coach at Congressional Country Club and a full-time presence in the

Year-End Q&A: Confidence, Ego, and Trust in Golf

In this episode of the Golf Beneath the Surface podcast, Raymond Prior and Chase Cooper reflect on the past year and the topics that resonated most with listeners. They

Gabby Herzig: Inside the Stories That Shape Professional Golf

**Apologies for previous technical difficulties  should be good now… Blame Chase!! 😂** In this episode, we’re joined by Gabby Herzig of The Athletic for a deeper look at

John Dunigan

In this episode, Raymond and Chase sit down with longtime friend and renowned coach John Dunigan to talk about what real skill development looks like—and why most golfers

The Science of Practice — with Dr. Will Wu

In this episode, Raymond and Chase sit down with Dr. Will Wu, professor at Long Beach State and one of the leading experts in motor control and learning, to talk about ho

Transferring Your Skills

Why can you stripe it on the range but not when it matters? In this episode, we unpack the gap between practice and performance—and what it really takes to transfer skill

Q & A 9.0

We’re back....... In episode 44 of The Golf Beneath the Surface Podcast we started off by answering questions on the difference between freedom and perfection. We unpack