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The Tournament Code

Cooper Collins, Jack Bergstrom, & Daniel Hamrin

The Tournament Code breaks down what it takes to play elite tournament golf. Our guests include players on the PGA Tour, Champions Tour, Korn Ferry Tour, Latin America Tour, Forme Tour, and other various mini-tours, as well as college golf coaches, swing coaches, strategists, and sports psychologists.

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068: Brian Craig – Coaching SEC College Golf for 20+...

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2023/10/13

In this episode, we are joined by Brian Craig. Brian (@briancraiggolf) is the founder of Brian Craig Golf, where helps golfers perform at the highest level. Prior to starting Brian Craig Golf, Coach Craig was the Head Coach of UK Men’s Golf, where he coached multiple players who have gone on to play at the next level, including J.B. Holmes. Brian played golf at the University of Florida, where he was a member of 2 SEC Championship teams and 3 NCAA Championship teams that finished in the Top 7. You

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067: Dr. Luke Benoit – Hacking Motor Learning to...

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2023/10/06

In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Luke Benoit. Luke (@dr.luke.benoit.golf) is a PGA golf coach with a diverse background of experience and skills. He has worked as a college coach, university professor and researcher, professional golfer, and Director of Instruction. In 2015, Luke began work as the Director of Instruction at Interlachen Country Club in Edina, MN (one of the top-ranked courses in Minnesota). In his position, Luke oversees instructional programs and teaches members. Through the

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066: Dr. Bhrett McCabe – How to Embrace Nerves and...

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2023/09/29

In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Bhrett McCabe. Bhrett (@DrBhrettMcCabe) is a sports psychologist who works with some of the top names in golf and some of the biggest athletic programs in the country. As a licensed clinical and sports psychologist and founder of The MindSide, Dr. McCabe’s performance consulting organization in Birmingham, Alabama, Dr. McCabe holds a Ph.D. degree in Clinical Psychology from Louisiana State University and completed his 12-month psychology internship at the

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47:21

065: Jonathan Avalos – Athletic Golf Fitness and How...

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2023/09/22

In this episode, we are joined by Jonathan Avalos. Jonathan (@athleticgolffitness) is the founder of Athletic Golf Fitness, where he helps train golfers to be the best versions of themselves. Jonathan was originally a football player, but once he got his degree in exercise science he started working with a few golfers. Jonathan was so interested in golf and how training can improve on the course results, he started Athletic Golf Fitness. Now he works with top players at all levels of the

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064: Tony Ruggiero – Dewsweeping and Developing...

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2023/09/15

In this episode, we are joined by Tony Ruggiero. Tony (@dewsweepergolf) is a golf instructor (Golf Digest Top 50) and host of the “Tour Coach” podcast. Current and past students include Andy Ogletree, Ben Carr, Lucas Glover, and Smylie Kaufman among other players from the PGA Tour and below. Tony attributes his students’ successes to the development of a team approach with mental coaches, fitness and performance trainers, biomechanic experts, and other coaches.---Follow us: Twitter - @TournamentCode

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49:43

063: Cameron Percy – From Average Junior Golfer to...

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2023/09/08

In this episode, we are joined by Cameron Percy. Cam (@cameronpercy1) is a golfer on the PGA Tour. Cam did not get into golf until his teenage years, but really enjoyed it once he got going. He continued to work at golf through his late teenage years and eventually saw enough success to turn pro. From there, he got on to the Nationwide Tour, and played there and on mini-tours before making it onto the PGA Tour in 2010. Since then, he has played on both the PGA Tour and the Korn Ferry Tour.---Follow

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062: Marty Jertson – Designing Clubs Used in Majors...

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2023/09/01

In this episode, we are joined by Marty Jertson. Marty (@jertybird) is the VP of Fitting and Performance at PING. Marty played golf at the Colorado School of Mines and developed into a solid player, but decided to pursue a job as an engineer at PING. At PING he worked on PING’s aerodynamic Turbulators (Jertson is named on 125+ patents), and was lead designer on the Ping G410 Plus driver which included movable weight technology without affecting MOI, and counter-balanced shafts were an idea they

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061: Coach’s Corner – Dr. J, Grace Wang, and Lorenzo...

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2023/08/25

In this episode, we are joined by Dr. J (@jsnovetskyphd), Grace Wang (@gracewang111), and Lorenzo Pinili (@lorenzo_pinili). Dr. J (Jason Novetsky) is a Sport and Performance Psychology Coach at Champion Mindset Group. Grace Wang is an incoming freshman to the University of Michigan Women’s Golf Team. Lorenzo Pinili is an incoming freshman to Michigan State University Men’s Golf Team. Lorenzo and Grace have been working with Dr. J for about 4 years and join us to tell us about their growth and Dr

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060: Ralph Bauer – Traveling on the PGA Tour; The...

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2023/08/18

In this episode, we are joined by Ralph Bauer (@cdngolfcoach). Ralph is currently the Director of Instruction at Hamilton Golf and Country Club in Canada. Before taking that role in 2020, Ralph traveled on the PGA Tour for 19 years working with PGA Tour players. Ralph still coaches Tour players, but has reduced the number and the travel so he can spend time with his family. Ralph also helped invent the Tour Read app, an app that helps you learn to intuit the break of the putt.---Follow us: Twitter -

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059: Stephen Behr, Jr. – From Florence to Pine...

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2023/08/11

In this episode, we are joined by Stephen Behr, Jr. (@SBehrJr). Stephen currently works at SAP leading the Strategy & GTM for Business and Enterprise Architects. Stephen is a well-renowned mid-am golfer, having won many mid-am events including the Crump Cup (Pine Valley’s mid-am tournament) and having been named the 2020 AmateurGolf.Com Mid-Amateur Player of the Year. Prior to having a job, Stephen played at Clemson, where he won the 2016 Byron Nelson award.---Follow us: Twitter -

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54:47

058: James Sieckmann – Your Short Game Solution;...

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2023/08/04

In this episode, we are joined by James Sieckmann (@jamessieckmann). James currently operates the Shadow Ridge Golf Academy in Omaha, NE and instructs eighteen PGA Tour, Web.com and LPGA Tour Players who have combined to over twenty tour events. James has been recognized by Golf Magazine as a Top 100 Teacher in America and Golf Digest Top 50, and is a nine time PGA Section Teacher of the Year. James has authored 3 books: Your Short Game Solution; Your Putting Solution; and Cool Under

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057: Rick Fehr – Taking Lessons Learned Playing on...

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2023/07/28

In this episode, we are joined by Rick Fehr (@fehrgolf). As a junior golfer, Fehr won the Washington State Junior and PGA Junior Championship. He attended Brigham Young University and was a two-time All-American. He also won numerous tournaments as an amateur, including the 1982 Western Amateur. He was the low amateur at both the Masters Tournament and the U.S. Open in 1984. Rick turned professional in 1984 and joined the PGA Tour in 1985. Fehr won two PGA Tour events: the 1986 B.C. Open and the

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056: Greg Chalmers – Becoming the PGA Tour’s Best...

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2023/07/21

In this episode, we are joined by Greg Chalmers (@GregChalmersPGA). Greg was introduced to golf at a young age by his dad and he quickly became hooked. Greg's dedication to the sport led his father to support his passion, giving him five years to pursue golf before returning to college if things didn't work out. That was never necessary, as Greg eventually got status on the European Tour, then the PGA Tour, and has spent most of his career on Korn Ferry/Nationwide Tour and the PGA Tour.Greg’s

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055: Damon Burrow – Using Artificial Intelligence to...

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2023/07/14

In this episode, we are joined by Damon Burrow (@DamonBurrow) of Golf EQ A.I. (@GolfEQ_AI). Coming from a background in baseball and basketball, Damon didn't start playing golf seriously until college. Damon is currently at Duke in a Ph.D. program and has used his engineering background to co-found Golf EQ A.I., which uses machine learning and artificial intelligence to analyze golf swings and create personalized profiles to improve the golf club fitting process.---Follow us: Twitter -

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054: Michael Vrska – Insights on Golf Technology...

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2023/07/07

In this episode, we are joined by Michael Vrska (@vgolfman). Michael is the Director of Custom Fitting and Player Performance at Callaway. Michael played college baseball and used his degree to get a job at Wilson Golf. From there, he developed his skills and then worked at Adams Golf for 9 years, before returning back to Wilson. He has been with Callaway for the past 4 years.---Follow us:Twitter - @TournamentCodeInstagram - @thetournamentcodeYouTube - The Tournament CodeHosted by: Cooper Collins

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053: Will Dickson – How to Learn to Go Low; Building...

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2023/06/30

In this episode, we are joined by Will Dickson (@will_dicksongt). Will was a top junior golfer and committed to play at Georgia Tech. In his freshman year, he tore his ACL/MCL and had to sit out for 10 months. When he came back, he struggled significantly. During COVID, he went to Waynesboro, Georgia, where he played golf with the locals. There, he re-learned how to enjoy golf and shoot low scores again. He played well his senior year and turned pro.---Follow us: Twitter - @TournamentCode Instagram

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052: Josh Nichols – Playing in the U.S. Mid-Am...

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2023/06/23

In this episode, Josh Nichols (@joshlukenichols) of The Mental Golf Show talks about his journey in golf. Josh’s dad introduced him to golf at a young age and Josh eventually secured a spot at Appalachian State. After college, he stayed amateur but eventually wanted to become professional. Despite missing cuts and almost making it to the U.S. Open, Josh remained focused on the process and continued to work hard. He made it to the finals of the U.S. Mid-Am and finished runner-up. After some time, he

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051: Brock DuPree – Learning and Caddying on the Korn...

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2023/06/16

In this episode, we are joined by Brock DuPree (@brockdupree3). Brock is currently a caddy on the Korn Ferry Tour for Jacob Solomon (Top 50 on the points list as of this episode). Previously, Brock caddied at Kiawah Island before realizing he wanted to reignite his competitive spirit and become a tour caddy.---Follow us:Twitter - @TournamentCodeInstagram - @thetournamentcodeYouTube - The Tournament CodeHosted by: Cooper Collins (@coopercollins99) and Daniel Hamrin (@DanielHamrin)---(00:45) - how

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050: Corey Maggard – Coaching at Auburn; Titleist's...

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2023/06/09

In this episode, we are joined by Corey Maggard (@Corey_Maggard). Currently, Corey is a Next Gen Club Fitting Analyst at Titleist, but he has held many positions in the golf world throughout his career. Corey played college golf at Transylvania in Lexington, Kentucky where he became an assistant coach right out of college. Shortly after this, Corey took the head coaching position at Guilford College and worked there for four years before being offered a position at Auburn University. He was at

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049: Jamie Arnold – Playing on the Korn Ferry Tour,...

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2023/06/02

In this episode, we are joined by Jamie Arnold (https://jamiearnold.golf/). Jamie grew up in New South Wales, Australia and learned the game at a young age from his father who was a golf professional. During his teen years, Jamie traveled to the United States as a member of the Australia National Team and competed in many of the top Amateur tournaments. Over the course of his professional career, Jamie has competed on multiple tours including the Korn Ferry Tour, PGA Tour China, and the Australasia

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