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Golf Beneath The Surface

NuevoWhy Aren’t Golfers Getting Better?10 de noviembre de 2026 · 1 h 18 min
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10 Nov 2026

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Performance Consultant  Dr. Raymond Prior and Golf Instructor Chase Cooper talk about all things golf in their new podcast titled 'Golf Beneath The Surface.' Dr. Raymond has worked with some of the best players in the world and brings a unique perspective on what it takes to get in the right mindset to perform when the stakes are the highest. Chase Cooper has travelled the world educating coaches how to use some of the latest golf technologies, taught some of the games greatest golfers, and played at a very high level. Together Dr. Raymond and Chase make a team unmatched in helping you the listener play better golf. 

Episodios 71

  1. Why Aren’t Golfers Getting Better?

    1 h 18 minTemporada 4 · Episodio 70

    Why haven’t golfers gotten much better?Equipment is better. Instruction is better. Technology is better. But the average handicap hasn’t changed nearly as much as you might expect.In this episode, we look at …

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    Why haven’t golfers gotten much better?

    Equipment is better. Instruction is better. Technology is better. But the average handicap hasn’t changed nearly as much as you might expect.

    In this episode, we look at some of the reasons why.

    We talk about who actually keeps a handicap, how much time and money golfers are willing to invest in improving, why age and life responsibilities matter, and why getting better becomes harder the better you get.

    We also get into course difficulty, equipment, golf instruction, clean feedback loops, and why golfers tend to overreact to one bad shot instead of looking for patterns.

    A good conversation about why golf is still so difficult, what actually helps players improve, and why better information doesn’t always lead to better scores.

  2. Steven Sweeney: The Mind, Mechanics, and Feel of Putting

    1 h 8 minTemporada 4 · Episodio 69

    What really separates great putters from everyone else?In this episode of Golf Beneath the Surface, Chase and Raymond sit down with world-renowned putting coach Stephen Sweeney to talk about what goes into …

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    What really separates great putters from everyone else?

    In this episode of Golf Beneath the Surface, Chase and Raymond sit down with world-renowned putting coach Stephen Sweeney to talk about what goes into becoming a great putter beyond just having good mechanics.

    Stephen shares his journey from growing up in Ireland to working with some of the best players in the world, and how his approach to coaching has evolved over the years. We get into the importance of understanding how players see and process information, why focusing too much on technique can actually hurt performance, and how the best players prepare their putting for tournament play.

    We also dive into the mental side of putting, the difference between hitting a good putt and making a putt, and some interesting conversations around putter design, alignment, and zero-torque putters.

    A great conversation about simplifying putting, practicing with purpose, and learning to trust what you're doing on the greens.

  3. Lou Stagner: Playing Smart vs. Playing Scared

    41 minTemporada 4 · Episodio 68

    When does playing smart golf turn into playing scared?In Part 2 of our conversation with Lou Stagner, Chase and Raymond get into the balance between course strategy, managing risk, and still being able to play …

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    When does playing smart golf turn into playing scared?

    In Part 2 of our conversation with Lou Stagner, Chase and Raymond get into the balance between course strategy, managing risk, and still being able to play freely. Lou shares how he uses stats with his players at Princeton, why avoiding big numbers can make such a difference, and how the statistically correct decision isn't always the best decision for the player.

    We also get into the importance of working the ball both ways, some interesting stats about how golfers perform throughout a round, and how to get more out of your practice when you don't have much time.

    It's a great conversation about using the numbers to make better decisions without letting them get in the way of actually playing golf.

  4. Lou Stagner: What the Numbers Really Tell Us

    38 minTemporada 4 · Episodio 67

    How well do you really know your own golf game?In Part 1, Chase and Raymond sit down with Lou Stagner to talk about how stats have changed golf and what the numbers can actually tell us about our games. From …

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    How well do you really know your own golf game?

    In Part 1, Chase and Raymond sit down with Lou Stagner to talk about how stats have changed golf and what the numbers can actually tell us about our games. From strokes gained and the importance of distance to figuring out where we're really losing shots, we get into how stats can help players and coaches make better decisions.

    We also talk about why golfers aren't always great at judging their own strengths and weaknesses, which stats are worth tracking, and where the numbers don't tell the whole story. And maybe most importantly, why stats are great for figuring out how to get better, but probably aren't something you should be thinking about while you're trying to play golf.

  5. Q & A 13.0: Practice, Pressure & Performance Part 2

    51 minTemporada 4 · Episodio 66

    How do you know if your practice is actually making you better?In Part 2 of our Q&A, Chase and Raymond dig into practice, pressure, and performance. They discuss how we should measure improvement, why success …

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    How do you know if your practice is actually making you better?

    In Part 2 of our Q&A, Chase and Raymond dig into practice, pressure, and performance. They discuss how we should measure improvement, why success in practice doesn’t always transfer to the golf course, and how different types of practice can help players build skills that actually hold up when it matters.

    They also dive into when a golf swing needs to be changed versus left alone, short-term fixes for anxiety and the yips, and why constantly trying to protect yourself from bad outcomes can eventually get in the way of playing your best.

    At the center of the conversation is a simple question: are you playing to see how good you can be, or playing to make sure you don’t fail?

  6. Q and A 13.0: Playing With Freedom Part 1

    39 min

    In part one of our Q&A, we dig into what it actually means to play freely when things aren’t going exactly how you want.We talk about how much a player should adjust during a round, the difference between …

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    In part one of our Q&A, we dig into what it actually means to play freely when things aren’t going exactly how you want.

    We talk about how much a player should adjust during a round, the difference between calibrating and tinkering, and why better players need to be able to make small adjustments without turning everything into a mechanical change.

    We also get into acceptance—what it actually means, why it doesn’t mean being passive, and how it can give you a better starting point to make changes.

    Then we finish with discomfort, uncertainty, and whether those are things golfers can actually train through practice.

    A good conversation about playing free, making better adjustments, and learning how to handle the uncomfortable parts of performance.

  7. Ryan Hager: Skill vs. Mechanics

    47 min

    Ryan Hager is back for part two of our conversation where we dig into the relationship between technology, coaching, and what actually helps golfers improve.We talk about how social media has changed golf …

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    Ryan Hager is back for part two of our conversation where we dig into the relationship between technology, coaching, and what actually helps golfers improve.

    We talk about how social media has changed golf instruction, the benefits and dangers of learning from online tips, and why understanding your own swing matters more than chasing the next fix.

    We also get into skill versus mechanics, why good technique doesn't always produce good contact, and how golfers can learn to control the clubface and low point without constantly rebuilding their swings.

    Ryan shares his coaching preferences, how he approaches grip and wrist angles, and why struggling through a change is often necessary for improvement.

    We finish with a conversation about AI, the future of golf instruction, and why technology can be incredibly useful without replacing the value of a good coach.

    A great conversation about understanding your game, developing real skills, and learning how to get better.

  8. Ryan Hager: Why Golfers Don’t Get Better

    43 minTemporada 4 · Episodio 63

    Ryan Hager joins us for part one of a two-part conversation about coaching, practice, and what actually helps golfers improve.We talk about Ryan’s path as a coach, the mentors who shaped the way he teaches, and …

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    Ryan Hager joins us for part one of a two-part conversation about coaching, practice, and what actually helps golfers improve.

    We talk about Ryan’s path as a coach, the mentors who shaped the way he teaches, and what he’s learned from working with golfers of every level.

    A big part of the conversation turns to a simple question: why do so many golfers work on their games without actually getting better?

    We get into the things golfers tend to prioritize versus what might actually help them improve, why understanding ball flight and shotmaking matters, and why practice often gravitates toward what feels comfortable instead of what we actually need. Ryan also shares how he’s watched players improve their technique without seeing their handicaps move.

    We also talk about mentorship, learning environments, block practice, course strategy, and matching instruction to what a golfer actually wants from the game.

    This is part one of our conversation with Ryan. Part two picks up with more on coaching, social media, and how golfers should think about the information they consume.

  9. Codebreakers 2.0 - Skill vs Swing vs Strategy

    60 minTemporada 4 · Episodio 62

    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 adaptability all fit together.We get into block …

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    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 adaptability all fit together.

    We get into block practice, why looking good on the range doesn’t always mean you’re learning, the difference between swing and skill, how great players calibrate on the fly, and why adaptability might matter more than repeatability.

    We also dive into putting, habits, confidence, freedom and some of the ideas behind this year’s Codebreakers Retreat at Skokie Country Club.

    A really good conversation for coaches, players, or anyone interested in what actually helps golf transfer from practice to the course.

    Codebreakers is made up of Rob Failes, Garrett Chaussard, Mark Grace and Sean Kennedy. The group started through years of sharing ideas, reviewing each other’s coaching and challenging each other’s beliefs around player development. That eventually grew into small, hands-on coaching retreats built around open discussion, research and learning directly from experts in different areas of performance.

    The 2026 Codebreakers Retreat is October 26–27 at Skokie Country Club in Glencoe, Illinois. Raymond will be joining the group as a featured presenter, covering the neuroscience and psychology of habits, along with block and random practice.

    More info at codebreakersgolf.com.


  10. What If You’re Not Good Enough?

    1 h 14 minTemporada 4 · Episodio 61

    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, hesitation and regret. We break down the …

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    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, hesitation and regret. We break down the role of radical acceptance, radical honesty and radical ownership in pursuing difficult goals and performing freely without any guarantee it will work out.

    We also talk about risk, luck, failure and why being good enough means very little if you never give yourself the chance to perform well enough.

    A deep conversation about facing the truth, going for what you want and choosing the type of regret you’re willing to live with.


  11. Dealing With the Elements

    32 minTemporada 4 · Episodio 60

    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 difficult conditions expose both your …

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    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 difficult conditions expose both your psychology and your skill set. From handling uncertainty and staying composed to controlling trajectory, shaping shots, and managing the wind, they share practical strategies to help you perform your best when conditions are at their worst.

  12. On Time 2.0

    1 h 12 minTemporada 4 · Episodio 59

    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 present.They explore why being on time is …

  13. Q & A 12.0

    1 h 9 minTemporada 4 · Episodio 58

    In this episode, Raymond and Chase answer listener questions on sleep, learning, memory, intrusive thoughts, the yips, target focus, lowering handicaps, and why tying your identity to outcomes makes golf feel …

  14. Audio Golf: Can Sound Improve Your Golf Swing?

    1 h 3 minTemporada 4 · Episodio 57

    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 music training led him to explore movement …

  15. Dr. Pete Kadushin: The Stories That Shape Your Game

    56 minTemporada 4 · Episodio 56

    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.They unpack how beliefs, narratives, and past …

  16. Thoughts That Create Pressure Part 2: The Hidden Layers

    1 h 3 minTemporada 4 · Episodio 56

    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 V-shaped thinking in the previous …

  17. The Thoughts That Create Pressure

    58 minTemporada 4 · Episodio 55

    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 why self-talk is more than just “positive …

  18. Q & A 11.0

    1 h 16 minTemporada 4 · Episodio 54

    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 changes in equipment affect the game …

  19. Developing Junior Golfers with James Hong

    1 h 17 minTemporada 4 · Episodio 53

    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 support their children's growth in …

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

    1 h 17 minTemporada 4 · Episodio 52

    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 baseball movement research.The conversation …

  21. Playing for a Miss

    1 h 26 minTemporada 4 · Episodio 51

    **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’t a game of misses so much as a game of …

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    **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’t a game of misses so much as a game of variability, and how aiming to avoid trouble often creates more anxiety, more multitasking, and ultimately worse outcomes.

    The boys break down predictable misses, one-way miss myths, and the difference between strategic risk and psychological avoidance. From Sawgrass tee shots and wedge decisions to tour-level scoring, dispersion patterns, and stat-driven strategy, this episode explores how fear of big numbers quietly lowers your ceiling.

    If you’ve ever felt caught between “playing smart” and playing freely, this conversation reframes how to think about risk, scoring, and what it actually takes to go low.

  22. John Scott Rattan: Coaching On Tour

    1 h 20 minTemporada 4 · Episodio 50

    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 world of elite competitive golf.John …

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    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 world of elite competitive golf.

    John Scott breaks down what coaching Tour players actually looks like—travel, remote support, building a weekly “blueprint,” and why the goal is to eliminate anything new once the tournament starts. They get into the real separators at that level: how players handle adversity, how coaches ask better questions, and why confidence beats correctness when it’s time to compete.

    The episode also goes beyond mechanics into the parts most people don’t talk about: permission to give unfiltered feedback, the coach-player relationship, why players change coaches, and how social media can help—or quietly hurt—performance. From concept vs swing thought, to in-event adjustments, to the myths that won’t die in golf instruction, this one is equal parts Tour coaching reality and high-level coaching philosophy.

    You can find John Scott Rattan at Congressional Country Club in the Washington, DC area, at JSRgolf.com, and on Instagram @jsr_golf.


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

    1 h 7 minTemporada 3 · Episodio 49

    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 break down confidence in golf, why it’s …

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    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 break down confidence in golf, why it’s often tied to outcomes, how trying too hard creates anxiety, and the common mistakes players at every level make with practice, ego, and trust. The conversation touches on unmeasurable skills, adaptability under pressure, hypnosis as a tool for regulating anxiety, and the subtle mental habits that separate consistent players from streaky ones. Enjoy!








  24. Gabby Herzig: Inside the Stories That Shape Professional Golf

    1 hTemporada 3 · Episodio 48

    **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 the part of professional golf most people …

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    **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 the part of professional golf most people never think about — how the stories of the game actually get made. We talk through what real golf journalism looks like today, the difference between reporting and content, and how players manage the growing tension between access, image, and truth.

    Gabby explains how the landscape has shifted with fan accounts, rumor cycles, and YouTube golf suddenly shaping public opinion faster than traditional media can keep up. We also explore Bryson’s reinvention, the widening gap inside the PGA Tour, and why the future of men’s and women’s golf may depend on who controls the narrative.

    Toward the end of the conversation, we dive into her Masters feature on “scar tissue” — how past failures and unresolved experiences show up for elite players in the present, why anxiety is more common than people realize, and what it really means when a golfer carries their history onto a tee box like 12 at Augusta.

    It’s a grounded, honest look at the forces shaping modern golf, the psychology underneath the biggest moments, and the human side of a game that often gets covered only at the surface level.

    You can follow Gabby on Instagram and Twitter at @gabbyherzig, and find all her work at The Athletic.

  25. John Dunigan

    1 h 24 minTemporada 3 · Episodio 47

    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 spend their time on the wrong things …

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    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 spend their time on the wrong things. John breaks down the difference between improving a motion and improving a skill, why perfection and “consistency” often hold players back, and how tools like external focus, exaggeration, and the Goldilocks principle help golfers learn faster.

    They also dig into why low point, face-to-path, and predictable curve matter far more than picture-perfect mechanics, how to blend block and random practice the right way, and why practice should mirror the shots you actually face on the course—not just what feels good on the range.

    John also shares his work with the Skilled Coaching Alliance, where coaches learn to apply motor learning science in real lessons, and the Practice Coach app, which builds structured, disciplined training sessions that help players get better where it counts.

    You can try the Practice Coach app on the iOS App Store for a discounted rate using the code: CCGOLF

    To learn more about the Skilled Coaching Alliance, visit: https://www.skilledcoachingalliance.com/

  26. The Science of Practice — with Dr. Will Wu

    1 h 35 minTemporada 3 · Episodio 46

    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 how to design practice that actually …

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    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 how to design practice that actually transfers to performance.

    They dig into the difference between motor learning and motor control, why block practice feels great but rarely holds up in tournaments, and how contextual interference and practice variability help players build adaptable, tournament-ready skills.

    Will also shares how he’s bringing this research to life through two powerful tools: the Skilled Coaching Alliance, a program that helps coaches learn and apply the science of motor learning to their teaching, and the Practice Coach app, which builds personalized, data-driven practice sessions designed to accelerate improvement.

    If you’ve ever wondered why your range game doesn’t show up on the course, this episode will change how you think about practice.

    You can try the Practice Coach app on the IOS AppStore for a discounted rate by using the code: CCGOLF

    To learn more about the Skilled Coaching Alliance, visit: https://www.skilledcoachingalliance.com/


  27. Transferring Your Skills

    59 minTemporada 3 · Episodio 45

    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 skills from a controlled setting to the …

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    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 skills from a controlled setting to the course. From Scott Fawcett’s DECADE framework to blackjack analogies, we dig into decision-making, judgment, and why context always matters.

    We explore how conservative swings under pressure can backfire, why warmups aren’t fortune tellers, and the training principles—spacing, randomizing, experimenting with extremes—that create freedom when it counts. If you’ve ever walked off the range feeling ready, only to tighten up on the first tee, this one’s for you.

  28. Q & A 9.0

    1 h 10 minTemporada 3 · Episodio 44

    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 Scottie Scheffler’s “decoupling” of …

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    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 Scottie Scheffler’s “decoupling” of identity from golf, the arrival fallacy, and how intrinsic motivation fuels consistency. We cover journaling that actually changes behavior, the four core needs kids have in sports, and why chasing “perfect” mechanics kills freedom on the course. Plus: simple grip fixes, what great caddies look for (fast return to baseline), and the best advice we’ve ever gotten. Enjoy!

  29. Q & A 8.0

    1 h 16 minTemporada 3 · Episodio 43

    You asked and we answered. In this Q and A, the boys explore topics such as: letting go vs. trying too hard, what it takes to reset after anger, and why out-of-position swings demand more athleticism—not …

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    You asked and we answered.

    In this Q and A, the boys explore topics such as: letting go vs. trying too hard, what it takes to reset after anger, and why out-of-position swings demand more athleticism—not less.

    We also dig into what college coaches should look for when recruiting players, how parents can create more resilient kids, and why multitasking only works in non-judgmental spaces.

    A wide-ranging conversation on performance, presence, and the risks we have to take to play freely. Enjoy’

  30. Pre Tournament Gameplan

    1 h 17 minTemporada 3 · Episodio 42

    In this episode, Raymond and Chase dive into what it actually means to be mentally prepared to compete. They cover how outcome-based thinking shows up, what it looks like to truly pursue shots vs. avoid …

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    In this episode, Raymond and Chase dive into what it actually means to be mentally prepared to compete. They cover how outcome-based thinking shows up, what it looks like to truly pursue shots vs. avoid mistakes, and why most players don’t even realize they’re multitasking until it’s too late. Whether you're teeing it up in a major, your club championship, or just a round that matters to you—this conversation is one you'll want to come back to.

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