Off Course with Claude Harmon

In this episode of GOLF’s Off Course with Claude Harmon III, 2x NBA Champion J.R. Smith drops in as he shifts from the court to the course. Straight from high school to the NBA, J.R. became one of the most entertaining players in the League spanning 5 teams in 16 seasons. Most recently he enrolled at North Carolina A&T University to earn his degree and tee it up for the Aggies golf team as a student. Hear the lessons he learned from playing alongside greats like Lebron James, how Moses Malone got him hooked on golf and his philosophy on practicing with a purpose in golf, just like basketball. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The last time the TPI co-founder was on the podcast was to discuss all things Phil Mickelson. Now, Dave is back to dive into another client — Jon Rahm. The World No. 1 broke through last year with his U.S. Open win at Torrey Pines. Find out how he managed to switch nearly-all his equipment so effortlessly in 2021, his mental fortitude, what amateurs can learn from his swing and what he's learned from Phil Mickelson. Plus, Dave and Claude analyze the 2022 major schedule and what courses suit Rahm's game for another successful season. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Off Course turns 1! To celebrate, Claude is at the U.S. Women’s Open and welcomed two-time LPGA Tour winner Marina Alex to the pod. Coming off a recent win at the Palos Verdes Championship she talks how satisfying that second win was for her, the importance of big events in growing the women’s game and the stark differences between the PGA and LPGA Tour. Follow Claude to submit questions, enter giveaways and keep up with the latest Off Course updates on Instagram at @ClaudeHarmon3 Thanks to our partners — Rapsodo, a mobile launch monitor you can get for the fraction of the price of others, is giving our listeners a code to try it out. Go to rapsodo.com/offcourse and use the code OFFCOURSE for $100 off your purchase. ADP uses data-driven insights to design HR solutions to help you and your business work better, smarter, more efficiently. So, you can think beyond today and have more success tomorrow. ADP. Always designing for HR, talent, time, benefits, payroll and people. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mito Pereira captivated the golf world in his remarkable Major Championship professional debut at Southern Hills. Prior to the first tee, he joined Claude in person from GOLF’s Clubhouse event in Tulsa to break down his preparation for the PGA Championship, the surprising story behind the first time he saw his idol Tiger Woods in person and his passion for growing the game of golf alongside friends in his home country of Chile. Follow Claude to submit questions, enter giveaways and keep up with the latest Off Course updates on Instagram at @ClaudeHarmon3 Thanks to our partners — Rapsodo, a mobile launch monitor you can get for the fraction of the price of others, is giving our listeners a code to try it out. Go to rapsodo.com/offcourse and use the code OFFCOURSE for $100 off your purchase. Cobra Golf’s new KING Forged TEC Irons are on the way and are now available for pre-order. Find out more or make your purchase today at cobragolf.com ADP uses data-driven insights to design HR solutions to help you and your business work better, smarter, more efficiently. So, you can think beyond today and have more success tomorrow. ADP. Always designing for HR, talent, time, benefits, payroll and people. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Major week with a Major Champion! Ireland’s Shane Lowry created one of the most memorable moments in Open Championship history with his historic victory at Royal Portrush in 2019. He reveals the moment he let himself realize he had secured that tournament, what he learned from playing with Tiger Woods at the Masters and why he credits his success on the course to remaining true to himself. Thanks to our partners — Rapsodo, a mobile launch monitor you can get for the fraction of the price of others, is giving our listeners a code to try it out. Go to rapsodo.com/offcourse and use the code OFFCOURSE for $100 off your purchase. Cobra Golf’s new KING Forged TEC Irons are on the way and are now available for pre-order. Find out more or make your purchase today at cobragolf.com ADP uses data-driven insights to design HR solutions to help you and your business work better, smarter, more efficiently. So, you can think beyond today and have more success tomorrow. ADP. Always designing for HR, talent, time, benefits, payroll and people. Follow Claude to submit questions, enter giveaways and keep up with the latest Off Course updates on Instagram at @ClaudeHarmon3 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After 20+ years as a PGA Tour caddie, John Wood shares how and why he made the jump to the NBC Sports’ golf team as an on-course reporter last year. He sheds insight on the new voices in golf broadcasting, his thoughts on the caddies for each of the world’s top 10 golfers and the impact of the player-caddie relationship on individual personalities. Thanks to our partners — Rapsodo, a mobile launch monitor you can get for the fraction of the price of others, is giving our listeners a code to try it out. Go to rapsodo.com/offcourse and use the code OFFCOURSE for $100 off your purchase. Cobra Golf’s new KING Forged TEC Irons are on the way and are now available for pre-order. Find out more or make your purchase today at cobragolf.com Follow Claude to submit questions, enter giveaways and keep up with the latest Off Course updates on Instagram at @ClaudeHarmon3 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After making the cut at the Zurich Classic of New Orleans, playing alongside his son Bill, Jay Haas is now the oldest player to accomplish that feat in PGA Tour history. Also the record holder for most cuts made at 592, Jay shares his thoughts on how quickly the younger generation is obtaining success on the PGA Tour, why he was so consistent at Augusta National throughout his career and his long standing relationship with the Harmon family. Thanks to our partners — Rapsodo, a mobile launch monitor you can get for the fraction of the price of others, is giving our listeners a code to try it out. Go to rapsodo.com/offcourse and use the code OFFCOURSE for $100 off your purchase. Cobra Golf’s new KING Forged TEC Irons are on the way and are now available for pre-order. Find out more or make your purchase today at cobragolf.com Follow Claude to submit questions, enter giveaways and keep up with the latest Off Course updates on Instagram at @ClaudeHarmon3 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Harry Higgs has rapidly become one of the most popular and recognizable players in the world taking the PGA Tour by storm. The former SMU Mustang talks the dynamic between him and Bryson DeChambeau as college teammates, the reasoning behind his unique look and how playing a practice round with Dustin Johnson at The Masters changed his approach to the game. Thanks to our partners — Enjoy watching every round with golf’s signature sip, Elijah Craig Bourbon. Save $5 when you order a bottle on Drizly.com with code GOLFMAG5 Cobra Golf’s new KING Forged TEC Irons are on the way and will be available for pre-order beginning April 29th. Find out more at cobragolf.com Follow Claude to submit questions, enter giveaways and keep up with the latest Off Course updates on Instagram at @ClaudeHarmon3 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After months of requests, Dana Dahlquist is on the pod. He talks through his journey from being a programmer for tech companies to parlaying that experience into becoming one of GOLF.com’s Top 100 Teachers in America. He shares his unfiltered thoughts on the current state of golf instruction, the ins and outs of working with Beau Hossler and the biggest piece of advice he has for golfers of all skill levels. Thanks to our partners — Enjoy watching every round with golf’s signature sip, Elijah Craig Bourbon. Save $5 when you order a bottle on Drizly.com with code GOLFMAG5 Cobra Golf’s new KING Forged TEC Irons are on the way and will be available for pre-order beginning April 29th. Find out more at cobragolf.com Follow Claude to submit questions, enter giveaways and keep up with the latest Off Course updates on Instagram at @ClaudeHarmon3 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fresh off his first Masters since 2019, Butchie is back and breaking down all things Augusta! He doesn’t hold back as he shares more about his catch up with Tiger Woods, thoughts on Scottie Scheffler’s hot streak and the biggest takeaways for the rest of the season. Thanks to our partners — Enjoy watching every round this week with golf’s signature sip, Elijah Craig Bourbon. Save $5 when you order a bottle on Drizly.com with code GOLFMAG5 Cobra Golf's LTDx Driver has combined the best of both worlds – low spin for faster ball speed blended with extreme forgiveness! Find out more and get your own at cobragolf.com/ltdx Follow Claude to submit questions, enter giveaways and keep up with the latest Off Course updates on Instagram at @ClaudeHarmon3 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Live from Augusta, Claude breaks down this year’s course changes and shares what this week means to his family. He also discusses predictions for the week and takes questions from the crowd. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2013 Masters Champion Adam Scott is here to talk all things Augusta. The 14x PGA Tour winner shares what the green jacket means to him and how playing with Tiger Woods at a young age impacted game while his runner up experience at the 2012 Open fueled his victory on the world’s biggest stage. Adam also reveals what the Champion’s Dinner is really like, the story behind sharing a locker and a green jacket with Gary Player and his goals for the 2022 season and beyond. Thanks to our partners — Enjoy watching every round this week with golf’s signature sip, Elijah Craig Bourbon. Save $5 when you order a bottle on Drizly.com with code GOLFMAG5 Cobra Golf's LTDx Driver has combined the best of both worlds – low spin for faster ball speed blended with extreme forgiveness! Find out more and get your own at cobragolf.com/ltdx Follow Claude to submit questions, enter giveaways and keep up with the latest Off Course updates on Instagram at @ClaudeHarmon3 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Thanks to three PGA Tour victories, and his legendary social media style, Max Homa has become one of the most successful and beloved players in the game. He shares why winning the 2021 Genesis Invitational as a California kid was so important to him personally, what led to him leaning into social media and the biggest lessons he learned transitioning from college to the Tour. Thanks to our partners — Cobra Golf's LTDx Driver has combined the best of both worlds – low spin for faster ball speed blended with extreme forgiveness! Find out more and get your own a t http://cobragolf.com/lt dx Whether you're watching the PGA Tour at home or playing a few holes with your buddies, make Elijah Craig your Signature Sip. Learn more a t http://elijahcraig.com/golfm ag Follow Claude to submit questions, enter giveaways and keep up with the latest Off Course updates on Instagram a t @ClaudeHarmo n3 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After breaking into the industry as Opie at six-years-old, Ron Howard has gone on a remarkable run as one of the top actors, producers and directors in Hollywood. He shares highlights from his momentous career and how golf has served as an outlet - first with his brother and later with his son. Ron also breaks down the weight of winning an Oscar, the difficulty of creating a successful golf movie and why he never has a bad day on the golf course. Thanks to our partners — Cobra Golf's LTDx Driver has combined the best of both worlds – low spin for faster ball speed blended with extreme forgiveness! Find out more and get your own at http://cobragolf.com/ltdx Whether you're watching the PGA Tour at home or playing a few holes with your buddies, make Elijah Craig your Signature Sip. Learn more at http://elijahcraig.com/golfmag Follow Claude to submit questions, enter giveaways and keep up with the latest Off Course updates on Instagram at @ ClaudeHarmon3 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Scott Lynn, a professor of Kinesiology and Biomechanics at Cal State University Fullerton, has worked with some of the best coaches and players across the world while developing his Swing Catalyst software and force plate technology. He explains how Swing Catalyst helps instructors and their clients improve, the importance of knowing your golf swing type and some simple self-tests that you can practice on your own at home. Thanks to our partners — Cobra Golf's LTDx Driver has combined the best of both worlds – low spin for faster ball speed blended with extreme forgiveness! Find out more and get your own at http://cobragolf.com/ltdx Whether you're watching the PGA Tour at home or playing a few holes with your buddies, make Elijah Craig your Signature Sip. http://elijahcraig .com/golfmag Follow Claude to submit questions and keep up with the latest Off Course updates on Instagram at @ClaudeHarmon3 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With over 20 years of experience and multiple PGA Tour winners on his roster, Mark Blackburn has grown into one of the most well respected instructors in the game of golf. The founder of Blackburn Golf shares stories from working on Tour with Max Homa, Charlie Hoffman and Mike Weir, how the desire to increase distance has impacted the industry, and why finding the right instructor for your goals is so important. Thanks to our partner — Cobra Golf's LTDx Driver has combined the best of both worlds – low spin for faster ball speed blended with extreme forgiveness! Find out more and get your own at http://cobragolf.com/ltdx Follow Claude to submit questions and keep up with the latest Off Course updates on Instagram at @ClaudeHarmon3 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One of the most renowned AimPoint putting instructors in the industry, John Graham’s client list spans some of the best players in the world. Hear his thoughts on the difference between "Green Solving" and "Green Reading", what makes Tiger Woods one of the best putters of all-time and how a lesson with Jordan Spieth led to him working full-time with Justin Thomas. Thanks to our partners — Cobra Golf's LTDx Driver has combined the best of both worlds – low spin for faster ball speed blended with extreme forgiveness! Find out more and get your own at http://cobragolf.com/ltdx LA Golf has just released the industry's first all-carbon putter head allows for a 50% larger sweet spot with the same head weight. If you want a performance enhancing weapon that will also be the talk of your foursome, go get your LA Golf Putter now at LAGOLF. COM Follow Claude to submit questions and keep up with the latest Off Course updates on Instagram at @Clau deHarmon3 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With three European Tour victories to his name, Nick Dougherty’s impressive game was admired by many. However the Englishman actually points to the lows during the end of his playing career as what helped him ultimately discover who he wanted to be in life. Now a broadcaster for Sky Sports, he discusses the ups and downs of his journey thus far and shares the advice he has for successful amateurs transitioning to life on Tour. Thanks to our partners — Cobra Golf's LTDx Driver has combined the best of both worlds – low spin for faster ball speed blended with extreme forgiveness! Find out more and get your own at http://cobragolf.com/ltdx AND LA Golf has just released the industry's first all-carbon putter head allows for a 50% larger sweet spot with the same head weight. If you want a performance enhancing weapon, that’ll also be the talk of your foursome, go get your LA Golf Putter at LAGOLF.CO Follow Claude to submit questions and keep up with the latest Off Course updates on Instagram at @ClaudeHarmon3 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From working in the White House in his 20s, to revolutionizing the wooden bat industry and now entering the world of premium golf equipment, LA Golf Partners’ CEO and founder Reed Dickens’ career path has certainly been far from ordinary. He shares the lessons he learned from the President and how a partnership with Bryson DeChambeau has been vital to LA Golf‘s path in becoming innovators in the sport. Thanks to our newest partner — LA Golf has just released the industry's first all-carbon putter head allows for a 50% larger sweet spot with the same head weight. If you want a performance enhancing weapon, that’ll also be the talk of your foursome, go get your LA Golf Putter at LAGOLF.CO Follow Claude to submit questions and keep up with the latest Off Course updates on Instagram at @ClaudeHarmon3 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

At 6-foot-9, 260-pounds South African upstart James Hart du Preez is more likely to be confused for an NFL linebacker than your typical professional golfer. After receiving a last minute sponsor’s exemption to The American Express this year, his size and jaw dropping carry distances created a buzz across the golf social media landscape. Hear his thoughts on bonding with Bryson DeChambeau over their unique ball speed and approach to distance, how he plans to take his game to an elite level and what some of the legendary South African golfers have taught him over the years. Thanks to our partner — Cobra Golf's LTDx Driver has combined the best of both worlds – low spin for faster ball speed blended with extreme forgiveness! Find out more and get your own at http://cobragolf.com/ltdx Follow Claude to submit questions and keep up with the latest Off Course updates on Instagram at @ClaudeHarmon3 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.