The Spin Axis - Golf Podcast

078: Why Do You Get Tired During a Round?

Why do so many golfers feel fine for the first 12 holes and then suddenly start struggling? The guys discuss the difference between being genuinely fatigued and simply lo

077: Hanging with Mr. Cooper — Cooper Dossey on Life in Professional Golf

Cooper Dossey joins the Spin Axis for a wide-ranging conversation about his path from junior and college golf to professional golf and the Korn Ferry Tour. A Baylor stand

076: Kinematic Sequence, Transition, and Casting with Dr. Sasho MacKenzie

What does the kinematic sequence really tell us about how golfers create speed? Dr. Sasho MacKenzie returns to discuss the relationship between pelvis, chest, arms, and c

075: Monte Scheinblum on What Really Creates Club Speed

What actually creates club speed, and does the answer change when you’re hitting an iron versus a driver? Monte Scheinblum, former U.S. and World Long Drive Champion and

074: Move the Body You've Got, Not the Body You Wish You Had

Every golfer has physical limitations, but too many try to force their bodies into positions they simply can’t reach. In this episode, the guys discuss how mobility, stre

073: Our Biggest Instructional Pet Peeves (with Mike Granato)

Mike Granato returns to join the guys for a candid discussion about some of their biggest pet peeves in golf instruction. They tackle common myths and bad ideas, includin

072: Mike Granato on Stack & Tilt, Measurements, and Missing the Windows

Mike Granato from Athletic Motion Golf (AMG) joins the podcast to examine something that’s a hot topic amongst a certain small group of instructors on social media: Stack

071: Quick Hits — Equipment Topics on Our Minds

In this rapid-fire equipment episode, Erik, Jayson, and Tyson each bring a different gear topic to the table and dive into the details behind what’s on their minds these

070: Snake Draft — Why Golfers Don’t Get Better

Why do so many golfers plateau despite taking lessons and practicing regularly? In this fun, snake-draft-style episode, Erik, Jayson, and Tyson each select what they beli

069: Should You Copy Your Favorite Tour Player’s Swing?

Is copying your favorite Tour player the fastest path to better golf or a recipe for frustration? In this episode, Erik, Jayson, and Tyson discuss why elite players devel

068: Building a Home Golf Simulator at Any Budget

Thinking about building a home golf simulator but not sure where to start? In this episode, Mike from Carl’s Place joins the show to break down realistic simulator setups

067: Preparing for a Member-Member, Member-Guest, or Club Tournament

Whether it’s a member-member, member-guest, club championship, or another big event on your calendar, preparation can make the difference between feeling ready and feelin

066: How to Practice Golf on Vacation (Without a Club)

Just because you’re away from the course doesn’t mean your golf improvement has to stop. In this episode, our coaches discuss practical ways to work on your game while tr

065: The Top Causes of a Shank

Few shots in golf are as feared as the shank, but the causes are often more predictable than golfers realize. In this episode, we seek to demystify the shank by talking a

064: Morsels of MORAD and Mac O'Grady

In this episode, Nick Arther returns to discuss MORAD, the influential but often misunderstood instructional system created by Mac O’Grady. Erik, Jayson, Tyson, and Nick

063: Low Point or Face Control — Which Matters More?

063: Low Point or Face Control — Which Matters More? What’s more important in golf: controlling the clubface or controlling low point? In this episode, Erik, Jayson, and

062: Michael Neff on the GEARS “Nipper Curve” and Lie Angle

This episode features Michael Neff, founder of GEARS Golf, to explain the “GEARS (né Nipper) Curve” and how dynamic lie angle changes as a result of droop, and how that a

061: Mailbag #3 — AI, Zero-Torque Putters, Lead Foot Action, and How Good is Instruction Today?

In this mailbag episode, Erik, Jayson, and Tyson tackle a wide range of listener questions, starting with how AI tools are beginning to influence golf instruction and whe

060: Transitioning from Indoor Golf to the Course

How do you take your indoor swing to the golf course without losing performance? In this episode, Erik, Jayson, and Tyson answer a listener question about balancing swing

059: Distance Wedges — Controlling Your Scoring Shots

If you want to score, you have to own your wedge distances. In this episode, Erik, Jayson, and Tyson break down how to build a reliable system for partial wedge shots. Wh