How Low Can You Go? Golf Podcast

In Part 2 of our conversation with Michael Leonard of Wicked Smart Golf , we get into the stuff that can genuinely move the needle for club golfers — from speed and distance to strokes gained, practice, tempo, course management and the mental side of actually playing better golf. Michael explains why you don’t need to keep changing your swing to improve , how tracking your stats can expose the weaknesses you don’t even realise you have, and why simply hitting more balls isn’t necessarily making you better. We also get into: • Why distance is scoring potential — and why more speed doesn’t necessarily mean less accuracy • How Michael added around 5mph of clubhead speed and what speed training has done for his own game • Why strength training can be the engine behind speed • The importance of analysing trends rather than obsessing over individual rounds • Why you should never analyse your stats during the round • How to turn your data into much more focused practice • Why golfers need to stop guiding the driver and start committing to their shot • The surprisingly powerful role of tempo • Why “slow and slow” might be terrible advice for many golfers • How to use a simulator or TrackMan to practise the shots you actually need • Why you shouldn’t abandon the golf course completely during winter • The myth that hitting 3-wood automatically means hitting more fairways • Why driver should potentially become your best friend rather than your biggest fear And Michael gives Dave some fairly clear marching orders for the winter… This is a brilliant conversation for any golfer who wants to play better without getting trapped in the endless swing-fix cycle. Part 1 of our conversation with Michael Leonard is also available now — go and listen to that first if you haven’t already. ABOUT THE SHOW How Low Can You Go is a golf improvement podcast exploring how amateur golfers can improve their game, lower their handicap, shoot lower scores and understand what actually moves the needle — without wasting time on the wrong things. Chris Donaldson and Dave Alexander speak to leading golf coaches, performance experts, sports psychologists and some of the smartest minds in golf to discover practical golf tips and strategies that everyday golfers can use to play better golf. Whether you’re trying to break 100, break 90, break 80, reach a single-figure handicap or get closer to scratch, How Low Can You Go is about finding out what really helps golfers improve. 🎧 Listen now and start turning bad rounds into better golf. 📸 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/howlowcanyougopodcast/ 📺 YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@HowLowCanYouGoPodcast 💌 Contact howlowcanyougopodcast@gmail.com If you enjoyed this episode, please follow the podcast, leave us a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ rating and share it with a golfing friend. It genuinely helps us reach more golfers who are on exactly the same journey.

What if you could play better golf without changing your swing? Michael Leonard of Wicked Smart Golf joins How Low Can You Go? to explain why better scoring isn’t always about changing your technique. A plus-two golfer, author and host of the Wicked Smart Golf podcast, Michael shares his approach to improving through the mental game, short game, putting, course management, breathing, confidence and self-talk. We also get into what happens when a round goes badly and you start convincing yourself that your swing, equipment or entire game needs changing. Michael explains why sometimes you haven’t lost your golf swing at all — you’ve simply lost access to it. If you’ve ever walked off the course after a terrible round wondering what the hell happened, this one is for you. Topics include: How to play better golf without changing your swing The mental game of golf Confidence and self-talk Breathing and handling nerves Short game and putting Course management and scoring How to bounce back from a bad round Why golfers can get in their own way Building a better golf improvement process What if we could spend two full days with Karl Morris? Well… that's exactly what we're planning. 🎟️ HLCYG LIVE — TAKE ACTION — JOIN THE PRIORITY LIST We're incredibly excited to be putting together HLCYG LIVE — a premium two-day golf improvement experience with Karl Morris at the stunning Cameron House on Loch Lomond. Two days focused on improving your golf, working on the mental game, getting out on the course, learning from Karl and spending time with a small group of like-minded golfers. There will also be a live How Low Can You Go? podcast recording and Q&A as part of the experience. The Pre-Sale price is £599 per person. Spaces will be very limited. If you'd like to find out more and get first access when bookings open, join the HLCYG LIVE priority list: 👉 JOIN THE HLCYG LIVE PRIORITY LIST 🎙️ ABOUT THE SHOW How Low Can You Go is a golf improvement podcast exploring how amateur golfers can improve their game, lower their handicap, shoot lower scores and understand what actually moves the needle — without wasting time on the wrong things. Chris Donaldson and Dave Alexander speak to leading golf coaches, performance experts, sports psychologists and some of the smartest minds in golf to discover practical golf tips and strategies that everyday golfers can use to play better golf. Whether you’re trying to break 100, break 90, break 80, reach a single-figure handicap or get closer to scratch, How Low Can You Go is about finding out what really helps golfers improve. 🎧 Listen now and start turning bad rounds into better golf. 📸 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/howlowcanyougopodcast/ 📺 YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@HowLowCanYouGoPodcast 💌 Contact howlowcanyougopodcast@gmail.com If you enjoyed this episode, please follow the podcast, leave us a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ rating and share it with a golfing friend. It genuinely helps us reach more golfers who are on exactly the same journey.

Struggling with your golf? Dave and Chris open up about lost swings, bad scores, disappearing golf balls and finding your way back to better golf. This week on How Low Can You Go? , Dave and Chris are on the road back to Edinburgh after a couple of days at Cameron House and The Carrick on Loch Lomond — and despite the incredible hospitality, breath-taking views and spectacular golf course, both of them are in a bit of a dark place with their games. Chris is feeling lost. Dave is losing a lot of golf balls. And both are wondering how to find their way back. Recorded in Chris's car immediately after their round at The Carrick, this is a very different kind of HLCYG episode — a completely honest debrief about where their games are at, what has gone wrong, and what they need to do next. We get into: The reality of struggling when you're already a good golfer — Chris has recently shot his best-ever round of 67, but now feels completely lost in his swing and is questioning what his fundamentals even are. Why golf can change so quickly — how one great round can make you feel like you've cracked the game, only for things to unravel again a few rounds later. The danger of having too much information in your head — Chris admits he's picked up so many ideas from the brilliant coaches and experts we've had on HLCYG that he's no longer sure what to focus on over the ball. Dave's disappearing golf balls — despite working hard on his driver, Dave finds himself back in trouble off the tee and realises he needs a reliable “fairway finder” between driver and his mid irons. Playing to your handicap rather than the par on the scorecard — why accepting that you have shots to work with can completely change your decision-making on the course. Why bogey isn't always a bad score — and why amateurs shouldn't judge their golf against the standards set by professional golfers. The quest to break 80 — Dave is chasing the milestone that he believes he needs to achieve if he's going to fulfil his ambition of becoming a single-figure golfer. Chris's swing dilemma — after struggling with his draw, could a fade be the answer? And then we get to Karl Morris . Dave reveals how a conversation with Karl helped him go from shooting one of the worst front nines he'd played in years to shooting his best-ever competition round the very next day. Karl's three words? Intention. Attention. Attitude. It's a brilliant example of the mental side of golf actually making a difference on the course — and it leads to a very obvious question: What if we spent two full days with Karl Morris? It's a brilliant example of the mental side of golf actually making a difference on the course — and a reminder that sometimes the biggest changes in our golf have nothing to do with our swing. 🎙️ ABOUT THE SHOW How Low Can You Go is a golf improvement podcast exploring how amateur golfers can improve their game, lower their handicap, shoot lower scores and understand what actually moves the needle — without wasting time on the wrong things. Chris Donaldson and Dave Alexander speak to leading golf coaches, performance experts, sports psychologists and some of the smartest minds in golf to discover practical golf tips and strategies that everyday golfers can use to play better golf. Whether you’re trying to break 100, break 90, break 80, reach a single-figure handicap or get closer to scratch, How Low Can You Go is about finding out what really helps golfers improve. 🎧 Listen now and start turning bad rounds into better golf. 📸 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/howlowcanyougopodcast/ 📺 YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@HowLowCanYouGoPodcast 💌 Contact howlowcanyougopodcast@gmail.com If you enjoyed this episode, please follow the podcast, leave us a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ rating and share it with a golfing friend. It genuinely helps us reach more golfers who are on exactly the same journey.

Could "Fig Jam" change your mindset and help you shoot lower scores? This week on How Low Can You Go? , Dave and Chris are joined by Rick Currin for part 2 of a fascinating conversation about practical golf improvement, breaking through scoring barriers, and why amateur golfers often make the game far harder than it needs to be. Rick has a refreshingly simple approach: less is more. And he has some fascinating ideas about how amateur golfers can lower their scores without obsessing over swing mechanics. We get into: 🏌️ The “Fig Jam” method — Rick’s unconventional approach to removing pressure and changing your perception of what scores you’re capable of shooting. 🧠 Why scoring barriers are often psychological — and how changing what you believe you can shoot can help you actually shoot it. 🎯 The importance of knowing your numbers — why understanding your real carry distances could immediately help you make better decisions on the course. ↪️ Why Rick has gone back to the fade — and why chasing the draw may not be the answer for amateur golfers. 📊 The five laws of ball flight — speed, path, face angle, angle of attack and centredness of contact. 😮‍💨 How to deal with pressure when you’re playing well — including Rick’s brilliant “box breathe your way to freedom” approach. ⛳ The 6-6-6 strategy — how Rick approaches the first six, middle six and final six holes differently to build a better score. 😂 Why amateur golfers are actually soldiers — dealing with bad lies, inconsistent greens and all the other chaos that comes with playing everyday golf. And Rick makes a pretty bold prediction: he’s confident he can help Chris get to scratch and Dave get into single figures. So... the challenge is officially on. 🎟️ HLCYG LIVE — TAKE ACTION — JOIN THE PRIORITY LIST We’re incredibly excited to announce HLCYG LIVE — a premium two-day golf improvement experience in Scotland. After loving our conversations with Karl Morris so much, we thought: wouldn’t it be great to spend two days actually learning from someone like this? Karl has worked with multiple Major-winning clients, including 2026 Open Champion Ryan Fox , and we’re putting together an immersive experience combining mental performance, golf, great facilities and a live HLCYG recording. It’s going to be premium, intimate and limited in numbers. If you’d like first access when booking opens, join the priority list now: 👉 JOIN THE HLCYG LIVE PRIORITY LIST We’re still making the final plans, so registering your interest doesn’t commit you to anything — but it will help us determine whether we can make HLCYG LIVE happen. 🎯 WANT TO WORK WITH RICK CURRIN? If Rick’s approach in this episode has got you thinking differently about your golf, you can find out more about working with him directly. Rick offers one-to-one coaching, playing lessons, short-game sessions and virtual coaching through #theSQUAD , where international golfers can get two months of unlimited online swing analysis for US$100 , alongside drills and tutorials. 👉 Explore Rick Currin’s coaching options Rick also offers one-to-one online coaching and video-based support, so if you want to take the ideas from this episode and actually apply them to your own game, check out his coaching options. 🎙️ ABOUT THE SHOW How Low Can You Go is a golf improvement podcast exploring how amateur golfers can improve their game, lower their handicap, shoot lower scores and understand what actually moves the needle — without wasting time on the wrong things. Chris Donaldson and Dave Alexander speak to leading golf coaches, performance experts, sports psychologists and some of the smartest minds in golf to discover practical golf tips and strategies that everyday golfers can use to play better golf. Whether you’re trying to break 100, break 90, break 80, reach a single-figure handicap or get closer to scratch, How Low Can You Go is about finding out what really helps golfers improve. 🎧 Listen now and start turning bad rounds into better golf. 📸 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/howlowcanyougopodcast/ 📺 YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@HowLowCanYouGoPodcast 💌 Contact howlowcanyougopodcast@gmail.com If you enjoyed this episode, please follow the podcast, leave us a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ rating and share it with a golfing friend. It genuinely helps us reach more golfers who are on exactly the same journey.

WHAT IF THE FASTEST WAY TO LOWER YOUR GOLF SCORES ISN’T FIXING YOUR SWING — BUT SIMPLY PLAYING SMARTER GOLF? Golf coach Rick Currin believes most amateur golfers make it far more difficult than it needs to be. And if you’re trying to break 100, break 90, break 80, lower your golf handicap or become a single-figure golfer , Rick believes there are much simpler ways to improve your golf than constantly searching for the next swing fix. In this episode of How Low Can You Go?, Rick joins Chris and Dave to share his practical approach to golf improvement, course management, short game, wedge play, golf strategy and scoring — and explains why playing what he calls “boring golf” could actually be the secret to shooting your lowest scores. 🎟️ HLCYG LIVE — TAKE ACTION - JOIN THE PRIORITY LIST We're also incredibly excited to announce HLCYG LIVE — a premium two-day golf improvement experience in Scotland. After loving our conversations with Karl Morris so much, we thought: wouldn't it be great to spend two days actually learning from someone like this? Karl has worked with multiple Major-winning clients, including 2026 Open Champion Ryan Fox, and we're putting together an immersive experience combining mental performance, golf, great facilities and a live HLCYG recording. It's going to be premium, intimate and limited in numbers. If you'd like first access when booking opens, join the priority list now: 👉 Join the HLCYG LIVE Priority List 🎙️ BACK TO THIS WEEK’S EPISODE… Based in Malaysia, Rick Currin has spent decades playing and coaching golf, developing a simple philosophy for helping amateur golfers lower their handicap and shoot better scores : Play chess, not checkers. Rick believes too many golfers overcomplicate the game — chasing golf swing changes, automatically hitting driver and neglecting the short game and course management skills that can actually save shots. In this episode, we discuss: • Why short game could be the fastest route to lower scores — and why Rick wants golfers spending far more time practising pitching, chipping, putting and those awkward 40–70 metre wedge shots. • How to eliminate double and triple bogeys — and why avoiding big numbers could be the key to breaking 100, 90 or 80 and lowering your golf handicap. • Should amateur golfers really hit driver everywhere? Rick challenges one of the biggest debates in modern golf strategy and explains why he might hit driver just FOUR times during a competitive round. • Why “boring golf” can be great golf. Fairways, greens, smart targets and better decisions — Rick explains why good course management doesn't need to be complicated. • The half-swing that could transform your approach play. Rick explains his controlled 9-to-3 wedge and iron swing and why learning your favourite yardages can make golf much simpler. • Rick’s 6-6-6 golf strategy: six holes to warm up, six holes to attack and six holes to respond — a simple approach to course management designed to help you avoid blow-up rounds and shoot lower scores. • Why knowing your score can get in the way of your best golf. Rick reveals how he broke 70 for the first time without knowing his score coming down the stretch and explains the importance of playing one shot at a time. • Why endless YouTube golf tips could be holding you back. Instead of constantly searching for another golf swing fix, Rick wants golfers to understand their own swing and work with a golf coach who understands their game. • How to improve your bunker play and short game , including Rick’s Gary Player-inspired “speed and trust” bunker technique and why experimenting with different clubs from the sand could improve your distance control. Whether you’re trying to break 100, break 90, break 80, reach a single-figure handicap or get closer to scratch , Rick’s message is simple: Better golf isn't always about building a better golf swing. Sometimes it's about better short-game practice, smarter course management, fewer double bogeys and knowing when NOT to hit driver. If you’ve ever walked off the 18th green thinking: “I actually hit the ball pretty well today… so how did I shoot THAT?” This episode is for you. 🎯 WANT TO WORK WITH RICK CURRIN? If Rick’s approach in this episode has got you thinking differently about your golf, you can find out more about working with him directly. Rick offers one-to-one coaching, playing lessons, short-game sessions and virtual coaching through #theSQUAD , where international golfers can get two months of unlimited online swing analysis for US$100 , alongside drills and tutorials. 👉 Explore Rick Currin’s coaching options Rick also offers one-to-one online coaching and video-based support, so if you want to take the ideas from this episode and actually apply them to your own game, check out his coaching options. 🎙️ ABOUT THE SHOW How Low Can You Go is a golf improvement podcast exploring how amateur golfers can improve their game, lower their handicap, shoot lower scores and understand what actually moves the needle — without wasting time on the wrong things. Chris Donaldson and Dave Alexander speak to leading golf coaches, performance experts, sports psychologists and some of the smartest minds in golf to discover practical golf tips and strategies that everyday golfers can use to play better golf. Whether you’re trying to break 100, break 90, break 80, reach a single-figure handicap or get closer to scratch, How Low Can You Go is about finding out what really helps golfers improve. 🎧 Listen now and start turning bad rounds into better golf. 📸 Instagram 📺 YouTube 💌 Contact howlowcanyougopodcast@gmail.com If you enjoyed this episode, please follow the podcast, leave us a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ rating and share it with a golfing friend. It genuinely helps us reach more golfers who are on exactly the same journey.

AN ANCIENT RITE OF PASSAGE… APPLIED TO GOLF. YES, REALLY. JIM WALDRON EXPLAINS. Welcome back to How Low Can You Go? This is Part Two of our conversation with Jim Waldron — and this one gets even more interesting. We're talking about why you probably shouldn't be looking at the golf ball when you hit it, why trying to control your release can actually make it worse, balance, the Bobby Jones drill… and how to deal with the fear of bad outcomes. And then Jim wants to send Chris and I on an ancient rite of passage… applied to golf, obviously. There’s some brilliant stuff in this one — and, as ever with Jim, quite a few things that made us stop and think: “Hang on… is that actually right?” Jim takes us into some fascinating territory around fear, awareness, attention, instinctive golf and what really gets in the way of performing on the course. If you've ever stood over a shot thinking “don't hit it left” , “don't chunk this” or “whatever you do, don't three-putt” , this conversation could make you look at those moments very differently. 🎧 If you haven't listened to Part One yet, start there — then come straight back for this one. 🎟️ HLCYG LIVE — JOIN THE PRIORITY LIST We're also incredibly excited to announce HLCYG LIVE — a premium two-day golf improvement experience in Scotland. After loving our conversations with Karl Morris so much, we thought: wouldn't it be great to spend two days actually learning from someone like this? Karl has worked with multiple Major-winning clients, including 2026 Open Champion Ryan Fox , and we're putting together an immersive experience combining mental performance, golf, great facilities and a live HLCYG recording. It's going to be premium, intimate and limited in numbers. If you'd like first access when booking opens, join the priority list now: 👉 Join the HLCYG LIVE Priority List - https://preview.mailerlite.io/forms/2559730/195047744458459042/share 🎙️ ABOUT THE SHOW How Low Can You Go explores how amateur golfers can improve their game, lower their scores, and actually understand what moves the needle — without wasting time on the wrong things. 🎧 Listen now and start turning bad rounds into better golf. 📸 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/howlowcanyougopodcast 💌 howlowcanyougopodcast@gmail.com ⭐ If you enjoyed this episode, please follow the podcast, leave us a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ rating and share it with a golfing friend. It genuinely helps us reach more golfers who are on exactly the same journey.

He threw his clubs into a lake, quit golf for 11 years — then came back to become one of golf’s most fascinating coaches. What can we learn from a man who walked away from golf for 11 years? Jim Waldron joins How Low Can You Go for a fascinating conversation about how golfers actually learn and improve — and why so many of us may be going about it the wrong way. We get into the three types of golfer, why golfers get stuck, changing your swing, tempo, balance, practice and much more. And this is only Part 1. Part 2 — including Jim’s fascinating take on the yips — drops next week. 🎟️ HLCYG LIVE — JOIN THE PRIORITY LIST We're also incredibly excited to announce HLCYG LIVE — a premium two-day golf improvement experience in Scotland. After loving our conversations with Karl Morris so much, we thought: wouldn't it be great to spend two days actually learning from someone like this? Karl has worked with multiple Major-winning clients, including 2026 Open Champion Ryan Fox , and we're putting together a premium golf experience combining mental performance, great facilities, luxury location, and a live HLCYG recording. It's going to be limited in numbers. If you'd like first access when booking opens, join the priority list now: 👉 Join the HLCYG LIVE Priority List If you’re serious about getting better at golf, we’d love to have you with us. 🎙️ ABOUT THE SHOW How Low Can You Go explores how amateur golfers can improve their game, lower their scores, and actually understand what moves the needle — without wasting time on the wrong things. 🎧 Listen now and start turning bad rounds into better golf. 📸 Instagram 📺 YouTube Contact: howlowcanyougopodcast@gmail.com ⭐ If you enjoyed this episode, please follow the podcast, leave us a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ rating and share it with a golfing friend. It genuinely helps us reach more golfers who are on exactly the same journey.

Ryan Fox has just become Champion Golfer of the Year. Just days after his Open Championship victory, Ryan Fox’s long-time performance coach, Karl Morris , joins How Low Can You Go? to unpack the mental skills that helped produce one of golf’s biggest victories. For decades, Karl has worked with major champions, Ryder Cup players and Tour winners. In this episode, he shares the simple mental framework that helped Ryan perform under the greatest pressure in the game—and explains how every club golfer can apply those same principles to play better golf. The conversation centres around three simple words Karl believes can transform your golf: ✅ Intention ✅ Attention ✅ Attitude Along the way, we discuss: • How Ryan Fox dealt with the brutal bunker break on the 15th hole at The Open—and why acceptance was the key to recovering and ultimately becoming Champion Golfer of the Year. • Why so many golfers are trapped playing “avoidance golf” instead of pursuing great golf. • The simple mental shift that could lower your scores without changing your swing. • How to access your best golf under pressure. • Why chasing good shots is far more effective than trying to avoid bad ones. • The attention techniques elite golfers use to perform when it matters most. • How to build stable confidence that lasts beyond one good round. Whether you’re trying to break 100, 90, 80 or simply become a more content golfer, this conversation is packed with practical ideas you can take straight to the golf course. If you’ve ever struggled to transfer your range game onto the golf course—or wondered what separates Tour winners from everyone else—this is an episode you won’t want to miss. In this episode: Ryan Fox, The Open Championship, Champion Golfer of the Year, Karl Morris, golf psychology, golf mental game, golf mindset, performance coaching, The Mind Caddy, intention, attention, attitude, acceptance, avoidance golf, golf confidence, lower scores, course management, golf improvement, performance psychology, golf podcast. 🏌️ HLCYG LIVE GOLF IMPROVEMENT EXPERIENCES We’re building something we’re incredibly excited about: a two-day golf improvement experience at a premium location in Scotland this autumn, with world-class coaching. We’re currently gauging interest — and you could be part of it. 👉 Register your interest here: https://bit.ly/4i12QmS More details coming soon. If you’re serious about getting better at golf, we’d love to have you with us. 🎙️ ABOUT THE SHOW How Low Can You Go explores how amateur golfers can improve their game, lower their scores, and actually understand what moves the needle — without wasting time on the wrong things. 🎧 Listen now and start turning bad rounds into better golf. 📸 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/howlowcanyougopodcast/ 📺 YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@HowLowCanYouGoPodcast 💌 Contact howlowcanyougopodcast@gmail.com ⭐ If you enjoyed this episode, please follow the podcast, leave us a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ rating and share it with a golfing friend. It genuinely helps us reach more golfers who are on exactly the same journey.

🏌️ Most golfers only prepare for Plan A. The best golfers are ready for Plan B… and Plan C. Most golfers spend all their practice preparing for the perfect round. But what happens when Plan A disappears? In Part Two of our conversation with renowned broadcaster, coach and author Mark Immelman , Mark shares a brilliant lesson from Sir Nick Faldo that might completely change the way you think about scoring. We explore what has become a recurring theme on How Low Can You Go - why preparing for your C-game might be more important than your A-game. We also discuss the habits that separate the world’s best golfers from everyone else, and why better processes—not better scores—are the key to playing consistently better golf. We also share exclusive on-course moments from our day with Mark on Scotland’s Golf Coast , including a short-game lesson with Dave, and a brilliant story involving legendary coach Butch Harmon . If you’re serious about lowering your scores, this is an episode you’ll come back to time and time again. ⛳ In this episode • The Sir Nick Faldo lesson every golfer needs to hear - Why you must have a plan for you B-game and your C-game if your A-game doesn’t show up • The habits that separate elite golfers from the rest of us • Why smart decisions beat heroic golf shots almost every time • How focusing on process can ultimately lead to better outcomes • Exclusive on-course coaching from Mark at North Berwick • A fantastic ‘pearl’ of golf wisdom from Butch Harmon 📚 Learn more from Mark Immelman If you enjoyed this conversation, we highly recommend exploring more of Mark’s work. 🌐 Website https://markimmelman.com 🎙️ Podcast On the Mark Podcast 📖 Book Lessons from the Best: Holistic Insights, Tips, and Tricks to Improve Your Golf Game Mark has spent decades interviewing and learning from many of the greatest players, coaches and minds in golf, and his podcast and book are packed with practical wisdom for golfers of every level. 🎙️ ABOUT THE SHOW How Low Can You Go explores how amateur golfers can improve their game, lower their scores, and actually understand what moves the needle — without wasting time on the wrong things. 🎧 Listen now and start turning bad rounds into better golf. 📸 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/howlowcanyougopodcast/ 📺 YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@HowLowCanYouGoPodcast 💌 Contact howlowcanyougopodcast@gmail.com ⭐ If you enjoyed this episode, please follow the podcast, leave us a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ rating and share it with a golfing friend. It genuinely helps us reach more golfers who are on exactly the same journey.

“Golf isn’t a game of perfect… it’s a game of recovery.” That simple idea sits at the heart of this conversation with Mark Immelman —one of golf’s great communicators, CBS Sports commentator and host of the acclaimed On the Mark podcast. In Part One of this special two-part series, Mark challenges some of the biggest assumptions amateur golfers make about improving. We talk about why so many players become obsessed with technique, the idea of ‘Shot Number Three’ , why the best coaches see golf as an orchestra rather than a collection of individual parts, and how accepting imperfection might just transform the way you play. The conversation then takes an unexpected turn into flow state, the emotional pull of great golf courses and why, at its very best, golf can become something that reaches far beyond scorecards and swing positions. Whether you’re trying to break 100, 90 or 80, this is an episode that will change the way you think about the game. In this episode: Why golf is a game of recovery, not perfection Mark’s brilliant concept of ‘Shot Number Three’ The orchestra analogy that every golfer should hear Putting, perspective and playing with freedom Flow state and finding your best golf Why the greatest golf courses can move us emotionally Next week in Part Two… Mark turns philosophy into practice. He maps out exactly how Dave can become a better golfer, shares stories from Sir Nick Faldo and Jack Nicklaus, explains why carry distances matter so much, and reveals the habits that separate good golfers from great ones. We’ll also take you behind the scenes from Scottish Open week, where what began as a podcast interview turned into an unforgettable day playing golf together in Gullane and North Berwick. 🎙️ ABOUT THE SHOW How Low Can You Go explores how amateur golfers can improve their game, lower their scores, and actually understand what moves the needle — without wasting time on the wrong things. 🎧 Listen now and start turning bad rounds into better golf. 📸 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/howlowcanyougopodcast/ 📺 YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@HowLowCanYouGoPodcast 💌 Contact howlowcanyougopodcast@gmail.com ⭐ If you enjoyed this episode, please follow the podcast, leave us a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ rating and share it with a golfing friend. It genuinely helps us reach more golfers who are on exactly the same journey.

🚨 Chris just shot the lowest round of his life… and we had to hit record immediately. After months of documenting every lesson, every setback and every breakthrough on the podcast, Chris has finally done it: a career-best 67 (-3) . In this special emergency episode, we unpack exactly what happened and, more importantly, why it happened. Was it better strategy? A stronger mental game? More commitment over the ball? Or are the lessons from some of the world’s best golf coaches finally starting to click? We dive into the key moments from Chris’ round and explore how advice from guests including Jon Sherman , Dr. Raymond Prior , Scott Fawcett and Alex Huang showed up when it mattered most. In this episode we discuss: Chris’ lowest ever round: 67 (-3) How he stayed calm after getting into red numbers The difference between playing in pursuit mode versus a threat response Why better course management led to better golf The mindset shift that stopped him protecting his score Lessons every amateur golfer can apply to shoot lower scores If you’re trying to lower your handicap, improve your golf mindset, play smarter golf or finally break through to your own best scores, this episode is packed with practical takeaways you can use in your next round. 🎙️ ABOUT THE SHOW How Low Can You Go is the golf improvement podcast following two amateur golfers on their journey to lower their handicaps and shoot their lowest ever scores. Each week we sit down with the world’s leading golf coaches, psychologists, Tour players, performance experts and everyday golfers to uncover what actually moves the needle. Whether you’re trying to break 100, break 90, break 80, improve your golf swing, sharpen your golf mindset, manage your golf psychology or simply enjoy the game more, every episode is packed with practical insights to help you become a better golfer. 🎧 Listen now and start turning bad rounds into better golf. 📲 Follow How Low Can You Go 📸 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/howlowcanyougopodcast/ 📺 YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@HowLowCanYouGoPodcast 💌 Contact howlowcanyougopodcast@gmail.com ⭐ If you enjoyed this episode, please follow the podcast, leave us a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ rating and share it with a golfing friend. It genuinely helps us reach more golfers who are on exactly the same journey.

What if getting better at golf doesn’t actually make the game easier… it just gives you a new challenge to chase? Breaking 90 should feel like a big breakthrough… so why does it immediately become the start of the next challenge? In Part 2 of our conversation with Keeks Golf , we dive into the mental side of golf improvement and discover that every golfer—regardless of handicap—is fighting a different version of the same battle. Fresh from breaking 90, Keeks shares why she’s already chasing 85, opens up about feeling like an imposter at the legendary TPC Sawgrass, and explains why one of the greatest golfing experiences of her life wasn’t quite what she’d imagined. Meanwhile, Chris reveals the unexpected pressure of chasing scratch golf and how the pursuit of lower scores can sometimes make the game less enjoyable, while Dave reflects on why improving one part of your game simply exposes the next weakness to work on. If you’ve ever felt nervous on the first tee, wondered whether you really belonged on a dream golf course, or found yourself obsessing over your score instead of enjoying the game, this episode is for you. In this episode, we discuss: ⛳ Why breaking scoring barriers never feels like enough 🧠 The mental battle of chasing lower scores 🏝️ Keeks’ unforgettable experience at TPC Sawgrass 🎯 The pressure of chasing scratch golf 💭 Why imposter syndrome affects more golfers than you think 📈 How every level of golfer faces a different challenge Whether you’re trying to break 100, break 90, break 80 or chase scratch, this episode is packed with honest conversations, relatable stories and practical insights to help you enjoy the journey while continuing to improve. 📲 Follow Keeks Golf 📸 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/keeksgolf/ 📺 YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@keeksgolf 🎙️ ABOUT THE SHOW How Low Can You Go is the golf improvement podcast following two amateur golfers on their journey to lower their handicaps and shoot their lowest ever scores. Each week we sit down with the world’s leading golf coaches, psychologists, Tour players, performance experts and everyday golfers to uncover what actually moves the needle. Whether you’re trying to break 100, break 90, break 80, improve your golf swing, sharpen your golf mindset, manage your golf psychology or simply enjoy the game more , every episode is packed with practical insights to help you become a better golfer. 🎧 Listen now and start turning bad rounds into better golf. 📲 Follow How Low Can You Go 📸 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/howlowcanyougopodcast/ 📺 YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@HowLowCanYouGoPodcast 💌 Contact howlowcanyougopodcast@gmail.com ⭐ If you enjoyed this episode, please follow the podcast, leave us a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ rating and share it with a golfing friend. It genuinely helps us reach more golfers who are on exactly the same journey.

🚨The biggest thing stopping you lowering your scores isn’t your golf swing… it’s your fear of failure. In this episode of How Low Can You Go , we sit down with Keeks Golf to explore the side of golf that rarely gets talked about openly. From sitting in the car park too nervous to walk into the driving range, to wondering if she even belonged at a golf club, Keeks shares the fears, setbacks and breakthroughs that have shaped her journey through the game. This isn’t an episode about perfect swings or Tour-level golf. It’s about confidence. It’s about failure. It’s about learning to enjoy the process of getting better. Whether you’re trying to break 100, break 90, improve your golf mindset, build confidence on the course, or simply enjoy the game more , you’ll almost certainly recognise parts of your own journey in this conversation. ⛳ In Part One, we discuss: ✅ How Keeks first discovered golf ✅ Golf anxiety and first-tee nerves ✅ Feeling like you don’t belong at a golf club ✅ Why so many golfers fear failure ✅ Learning to embrace competition golf ✅ Building confidence as an amateur golfer ✅ Why documenting the journey has inspired thousands of golfers 🎙️ Coming Up in Part Two… 🏌️ Breaking 90 🧠 The mental game 🏆 Playing alongside professionals ⛳ Competition golf 🎯 Why breaking 85 is now firmly in Keeks’ sights 📲 Follow Keeks Golf 📸 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/keeksgolf/ 📺 YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@keeksgolf 🎙️ ABOUT THE SHOW How Low Can You Go is the golf improvement podcast following two amateur golfers on their journey to lower their handicaps and shoot their lowest ever scores. Each week we sit down with the world’s leading golf coaches, psychologists, Tour players, performance experts and everyday golfers to uncover what actually moves the needle. Whether you’re trying to break 100, break 90, break 80, improve your golf swing, sharpen your golf mindset, manage your golf psychology or simply enjoy the game more , every episode is packed with practical insights to help you become a better golfer. 🎧 Listen now and start turning bad rounds into better golf. 📲 Follow How Low Can You Go 📸 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/howlowcanyougopodcast/ 📺 YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@HowLowCanYouGoPodcast 💌 Contact howlowcanyougopodcast@gmail.com ⭐ If you enjoyed this episode, please follow the podcast, leave us a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ rating and share it with a golfing friend. It genuinely helps us reach more golfers who are on exactly the same journey.

"When you say high standard, I think expectation. And expectations are hidden guarantees." — Jared Tendler Last week, Jared Tendler psychoanalysed Dave's golf game and uncovered some uncomfortable truths about confidence, insecurity, self-worth and performance. This week, it's Chris's turn. On paper, Chris is the golfer most amateurs aspire to become. A low handicap player capable of shooting under par and pushing towards scratch golf. But Jared quickly uncovers a different challenge entirely: Perfectionism. High expectations. And a mindset that's quietly making improvement harder, not easier. Why do so many good golfers struggle to enjoy the game? Why do high standards sometimes hurt performance instead of helping it? And how can ambitious golfers pursue improvement without becoming trapped by unrealistic expectations? This conversation explores golf psychology, perfectionism, confidence, expectations, resilience, mental toughness and the hidden mental mistakes that often hold good golfers back. Whether you're trying to break 100, break 90, reach single figures or chase scratch golf, the lessons in this episode apply far beyond elite golf. In This Episode: ✅ High expectations vs healthy standards ✅ Why perfectionism hurts performance ✅ Building confidence the right way ✅ How to stop throwing rounds away ✅ Resilience and grit on the golf course ✅ The psychology of scratch golf ✅ The "anchor in the mountain" concept ✅A Game, B Game, C Game - why a better C game can lead to lasting improvement. Want to go deeper? Check out Jared Tendler’s excellent golf psychology resources: 🌐 Website: https://jaredtendler.com/ 📚 Books: https://jaredtendler.com/books/ 🏌️ Everyday Golf Psychology: https://jaredtendler.com/books/everyday-golf-psychology/ Jared’s work provides practical frameworks for building confidence, handling pressure, overcoming fear of failure and performing more consistently on the golf course. 🎙️ ABOUT THE SHOW How Low Can You Go explores how amateur golfers can improve their game, lower their scores, and actually understand what moves the needle — without wasting time on the wrong things. 🎧 Listen now and start turning bad rounds into better golf. 📸 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/howlowcanyougopodcast/ 📺 YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@HowLowCanYouGoPodcast 💌 Contact howlowcanyougopodcast@gmail.com

“You’re hitting that golf shot looking to feel competent. If you don’t, you get to go into this hellscape of not really knowing who you are or what matters.” — Jared Tendler What happens when one of the world’s leading mental game coaches starts analysing your golf game in real time? In this special two-part conversation, renowned golf mental game coach Jared Tendler joins How Low Can You Go? and quickly takes the discussion somewhere neither of us expected. Rather than talking about confidence, pressure and performance in the abstract, Jared turns his attention to Dave’s golf game and uncovers the hidden beliefs, fears and insecurities that may be driving his struggles on the course. Why can someone who feels confident in most areas of life still feel embarrassment, frustration and even despair on the golf course? This episode covers golf psychology, confidence, performance anxiety, fear of failure, self-worth, improvement mindset and the mental game. Part Two, coming next week: Jared turns his attention to Chris and uncovers a very different challenge—perfectionism, high expectations and the hidden cost of chasing scratch golf. Want to go deeper? Check out Jared Tendler’s excellent golf psychology resources: 🌐 Website: https://jaredtendler.com/ 📚 Books: https://jaredtendler.com/books/ 🏌️ Everyday Golf Psychology: https://jaredtendler.com/books/everyday-golf-psychology/ Jared’s work provides practical frameworks for building confidence, handling pressure, overcoming fear of failure and performing more consistently on the golf course. 🎙️ ABOUT THE SHOW How Low Can You Go explores how amateur golfers can improve their game, lower their scores, and actually understand what moves the needle — without wasting time on the wrong things. 🎧 Listen now and start turning bad rounds into better golf. 📸 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/howlowcanyougopodcast/ 📺 YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@HowLowCanYouGoPodcast 💌 Contact howlowcanyougopodcast@gmail.com

The new golf season is finally here. After months of conversations with some of the smartest minds in golf improvement, it's time to stop talking and start applying what we've learned on the golf course. In this episode, Dave and Chris check in on their current handicaps, revisit the biggest lessons from recent guests , and share exactly what they're focusing on as they chase their goals of single figures and scratch golf this season. 🎯 We Discuss: ✅ Why our handicaps are finally moving in the right direction ✅ The five key components of golf improvement ✅ Scott Fawcett's advice to "own a shape with driver" ✅ Jon Sherman's lessons on process, resilience and not giving up on your round ✅ Karl Morris on mindset, pressure and the "I'll be happy when..." trap ✅ Chase Cooper's swing changes that are already transforming our games ✅ Alex Huang's simple formula for lowering your handicap ✅ The biggest areas we're focusing on this season Whether you're trying to break 100 , break 90 , break 80 , or get to scratch golf , this episode is packed with practical golf improvement ideas, strategy, mindset lessons, and real-world experiences from two golfers trying to get better. 🗺️ The Golf Improvement Roadmap If you're serious about lowering your handicap this season , this is the roadmap episode. ⛳ Follow the journey as we put these lessons to the test and find out whether they actually work when the scorecard is in hand. 🎙️ ABOUT THE SHOW How Low Can You Go explores how amateur golfers can improve their game, lower their scores, and actually understand what moves the needle — without wasting time on the wrong things. 🎧 Listen now and start turning bad rounds into better golf. 📸 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/howlowcanyougopodcast/ 📺 YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@HowLowCanYouGoPodcast 💌 Contact howlowcanyougopodcast@gmail.com 🏨 Big shout out to The Leddie on Scotland’s Golf Coast.

“Your future best golf is probably being built inside your worst rounds.” In Part 2 with Jon Sherman from the 🎧 The Sweet Spot Podcast and author of The Four Foundations of Golf , we dive deep into the psychology of golf improvement. Jon explains why golfers give up too early during rounds, how resilience is built on your worst days, and why “getting your hands dirty” might be the key to shooting lower scores. We also discuss: how Jon works with PGA Tour winner Mackenzie Hughes handling pressure and expectations on the golf course why golf is “an infinite game” mental game mistakes amateur golfers make simple stat tracking that actually helps why chasing lower handicaps doesn’t always lead to happiness process vs results in golf improvement If you’ve ever struggled mentally during a bad round, lost confidence on the course, or wondered how better players stay composed under pressure — this episode is for you. Featuring: Jon Sherman — author of The Four Foundations of Golf , co-host of The Sweet Spot podcast, and coach to PGA Tour players including Mackenzie Hughes. ⛳ FOLLOW JON SHERMAN 📘 Practical Golf https://practical-golf.com/ 📚 The Four Foundations of Golf https://practical-golf.com/book/ 📺 YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@jonshermangolf 📸 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/practical.golf 🎧 The Sweet Spot Podcast https://sweetspotgolfpodcast.com/ 🎙️ ABOUT THE SHOW How Low Can You Go explores how amateur golfers can improve their game, lower their scores, and actually understand what moves the needle — without wasting time on the wrong things. 🎧 Listen now and start turning bad rounds into better golf. 📸 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/howlowcanyougopodcast/ 📺 YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@HowLowCanYouGoPodcast 💌 Contact howlowcanyougopodcast@gmail.com 🏨 Big shout out to The Leddie on Scotland’s Golf Coast. If you’re enjoying the podcast, leaving a quick review really helps us grow — and helps more golfers shoot lower scores. ⛳

“Most golfers don’t actually understand what good golf looks like for their skill level.” Today we’re joined by Jon Sherman — author of The Four Foundations of Golf , founder of Practical Golf , and co-host of The Sweet Spot Podcast . This is one of the most honest conversations we’ve had yet about the mental side of golf. ⛳ IN THIS EPISODE Why golfers put so much pressure on themselves Fear of choking and protecting good rounds Why expectations destroy enjoyment What “good golf” actually looks like Why elite golf is mostly avoiding disasters Why mid-handicap golfers might be the most tortured golfers on earth Jon also explains why most golfers fundamentally misunderstand scoring, consistency and improvement — and how changing your expectations can completely transform both your golf and your enjoyment of the game. 🎯 IF YOU’VE EVER... Cared too much about your score Let one bad hole ruin your round Panicked trying to break 80, 90 or 100 Wondered why golf feels mentally exhausting... …this episode is for you. 🎙️ Part 2 coming next week. ⛳ FOLLOW JON SHERMAN 📘 Practical Golf https://practical-golf.com/ 📚 The Four Foundations of Golf https://practical-golf.com/book/ 📺 YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@jonshermangolf 📸 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/practical.golf 🎧 The Sweet Spot Podcast https://sweetspotgolfpodcast.com/ 🎙️ ABOUT THE SHOW How Low Can You Go explores how amateur golfers can improve their game, lower their scores, and actually understand what moves the needle — without wasting time on the wrong things. 🎧 Listen now and start turning bad rounds into better golf. 📸 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/howlowcanyougopodcast/ 📺 YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@HowLowCanYouGoPodcast 💌 Contact howlowcanyougopodcast@gmail.com 🏨 Big shout out to The Leddie on Scotland’s Golf Coast. If you’re enjoying the podcast, leaving a quick review really helps us grow — and helps more golfers shoot lower scores. ⛳

What actually causes big slices with driver, heavy chips, and inconsistent contact in golf? In this episode, golf coach and content creator Chase Cooper breaks down Dave and Chris’s golf swings live on the podcast — identifying the setup mistakes, low-point issues, clubface problems, and swing patterns that are holding them back. From driver swing faults and ball position to chipping technique and strike control, Chase explains why most amateur golfers struggle with contact and how small changes in setup and intention can completely change your ball striking. This is a raw, honest and hugely relatable coaching session for any golfer trying to improve their swing without getting lost in overcomplicated technical instruction. Topics include: How to stop slices with the driver Why golfers struggle with low point control The real cause of heavy chips and chunked pitch shots Ball position, forearm setup and shoulder alignment Why solid contact solves more problems than golfers think The difference between “feel” golfers and analytical golfers Why most golfers are more consistent than they realise How elite players control strike location on the clubface Simpler ways to practice golf effectively If you’ve ever stood on the range wondering why your swing suddenly disappeared… this episode is for you. 🎙️ About the show How Low Can You Go explores how amateur golfers can improve their game, lower their scores, and actually understand what moves the needle—without wasting time on the wrong things. 🎧 Listen now and start turning bad rounds into better golf. 📺 YouTube → https://www.youtube.com/@HowLowCanYouGoPodcast 📸 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/howlowcanyougopodcast/ 💌 Contact → howlowcanyougopodcast@gmail.com 🏨 Big shout out to The Leddie Hotel on Scotland’s Golf Coast. ⛳ Follow Chase Cooper: 📸 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/chasecoopergolf/ 🎙️ Check out Golf Beneath The Surface: 📸 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/gbtspodcast/ 🎧 Spotify → https://open.spotify.com/show/4XlY6Yt0QJkVQ8wXyZkG3I If you’re enjoying the podcast, leaving a quick review really helps us grow — and helps more golfers shoot lower scores. ⛳

Golf swing inconsistency explained: Chase Cooper on low point, contact, and face control. In this episode, we’re joined by top US golf coach Chase Cooper—co-host of Golf Beneath the Surface and a self-confessed “tech nerd”—to dive into what actually controls your ball striking in golf. We set out to talk golf swing technique… but what follows is a completely different way of thinking about it. Chase breaks down the fundamentals that truly matter—low point control, strike quality, and face control—and explains why most golfers get lost chasing positions instead of focusing on what actually impacts performance. If you’ve ever felt like your swing works one week and disappears the next, this episode will help you understand why—and what you can do about it. This is part one of a two-part conversation. In part two, Chase analyses our swings and tells us exactly what we need to change to reach our goals this season. If you’re serious about improving your golf, this is one you won’t want to miss. 🎙️ About the show How Low Can You Go explores how amateur golfers can improve their game, lower their scores, and actually understand what moves the needle—without wasting time on the wrong things. 🎧 Listen now and start turning bad rounds into better golf. 📺 YouTube → https://www.youtube.com/@HowLowCanYouGoPodcast 📸 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/howlowcanyougopodcast/ 💌 Contact → howlowcanyougopodcast@gmail.com 🏨 Big shout out to The Leddie Hotel on Scotland’s Golf Coast. 🔗 Link to Golf Beneath The Surface If you enjoyed this conversation, be sure to check out Golf Beneath the Surface here: 👉 https://open.spotify.com/show/4XlY6Yt0QJkVQ8wXyZkG3I If you’re enjoying the podcast, leaving a quick review really helps us grow — and helps more golfers shoot lower scores. ⛳