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Send us Fan Mail One swing, one number, one look at the flag and then the ball disappears. That’s the kind of golf moment that resets your brain, and we get into it with a full recap of our trip, including a called-shot hole in one at Wade Hampton and the strange, wonderful feeling of “nothing can go wrong” golf for seven or eight holes straight. We also break down why certain clubs and courses stick with you long after you leave. From The Honors to Wade Hampton to Lookout Mountain and Chattanooga Golf and Country Club, we talk course conditions, penal rough, caddie culture, and the difference between a mountain course that feels gimmicky versus one that feels inevitable. The architecture conversation goes deeper at Lookout, where bold greens can be fun, but pin placements and usable landing areas decide whether the design holds up over time and across tournament setups. From there, we zoom out to golf travel and what’s next: why Long Island might be the best pocket of golf in America, how California’s greatness gets spread out by distance and traffic, and the upcoming trips that every golf nerd dreams about. We finish with coaching life updates, why continuing education still matters even when you “know more,” and a facility remodel aimed at leveling up the indoor golf and TrackMan training experience for the offseason. If you like golf stories with real takeaways you can use, subscribe, share this with a golf buddy, and leave a review so more players can find the show. What’s the best stretch of golf you’ve ever played? Website : measuredgolf.com  Instagram : @measuredgolf | @theforceplateguy  Contact Us : [email protected]

Send us Fan Mail Team golf has a funny way of revealing the truth: talent alone does not win alternate shot. With Chuck handling a personal matter and sitting this one out, I start by recapping a memorable golf trip through Chattanooga and into North Carolina, including a Wade Hampton moment we will be talking about for a long time. Then we pivot straight into what the Presidents Cup is showing us in real time, especially why the U.S. can look unbeatable on paper and still struggle badly in foursomes. From there, I dig into a problem I hear constantly from golfers: “How do I find a coach I can trust?” The golf coaching industry exploded after COVID, and while plenty of coaches mean well, too many golfers spend money and walk away unchanged. I break down what I would look for if I were hiring a golf coach: objective technology like launch monitors, force plates, and 3D motion capture, plus the education to interpret the data. We also talk certifications that matter, staying current, and why a track record of helping real players is more convincing than any sales pitch. We also get practical about what “better” actually means. Early in a plan, I’m trying to raise your floor by removing round killers like penalty shots and three putts, then measuring progress with on-course stats using apps like Clipped, Upgame, and Circles. If you want a more modern performance approach, we cover why physical screening, training support, and knowing when to refer out can keep you healthy and improving. If you have thoughts on the Presidents Cup, coach selection, or what’s holding your game back, reach out and tell us. Subscribe, share this with a golf buddy, and leave a review so more golfers can find the show and get better faster. Website : measuredgolf.com  Instagram : @measuredgolf | @theforceplateguy  Contact Us : [email protected]

Send us Fan Mail Christmas Eve energy, packed bags, and a golf sabbatical on deck puts us in the perfect mood to talk about the kind of places golfers whisper about. We trade notes on Chattanooga as a surprisingly deep golf destination, why courses like Wade Hampton and The Honors can stay “if you know you know,” and why a phone-free vibe often leads to better focus and better swings. From there, we shift into the question so many serious golfers face when tournament season winds down: what should an offseason plan actually look like? We walk through why taking a short break can be the smartest first move, how to review your season with objective golf stats, and how to separate a strategy problem from a swing problem. We also talk about benchmarking progress without pretending improvement follows a clean, linear timeline. Then we get technical in the best way: why chasing swing speed can be a trap, how kinetic sequence and kinematic sequence influence power, and how common issues like early extension and handle dragging show up when golfers never learn to release the club. Michael breaks down lateral shift versus “sway,” explains reverse spine angle in plain language, and shares an L-to-L release concept that helps you square the face without panic-flipping or yanking it left. We also discuss how force plates, TrackMan, and 3D motion capture can help identify the low-hanging fruit that fixes multiple problems at once. If you got value from this, subscribe, share it with a golf buddy who’s stuck, and leave a review. What’s the one thing you’re targeting this offseason? Website : measuredgolf.com  Instagram : @measuredgolf | @theforceplateguy  Contact Us : [email protected]

Send us Fan Mail The fastest way to ruin a good round is trying to be perfect, and we’ve both lived it. After a short summer break, we’re back to clear up the “Measured Golf breakup” rumors, talk about what we’ve been up to on the course, and share what we’re most excited about this fall, including a Chattanooga golf trip and finally getting eyes on Wade Hampton. From there, the conversation turns into a practical deep dive on tournament golf. We swap caddying stories from recent events, including what it feels like to chase down a leaderboard, how pressure changes your decision-making, and why you can hit it great and still shoot a score you hate. We dig into the mental game: staying present, managing first-tee nerves, and learning what your body does in competition so practice actually transfers. If you’ve ever had one hole, one shot, or one course that “has your number,” you’ll recognize exactly what we’re talking about. We also get specific on golf course management and scoring strategy: playing windows instead of pins, protecting par when you’re out of position, and building a plan around “staple” wedge shots you can repeat. We connect that to putting, too, because at every level it becomes a start-line and face-control challenge with tiny margins. Finally, we react to the PGA Tour’s move toward match play at the season finale and why alternate formats can make golf more entertaining and more relatable. If you like smart, grounded golf advice that helps you shoot lower scores, subscribe, share the show with a golf buddy, and leave a quick review so more players can find us.12q Website : measuredgolf.com  Instagram : @measuredgolf | @theforceplateguy  Contact Us : [email protected]

Send us Fan Mail The Open Championship is hours away, Royal Birkdale is reportedly firm and fast, and we’re doing what golf sickos do best: talking ourselves into an early wake-up, a hot cup of coffee, and a week of bounces we can’t predict. We start with the excitement of links golf and why the Open still feels unlike any other major, from the fans to the shot-making to the way the course asks you to play the ground instead of flying everything to a number. Then we bring it back to the most relatable struggle in golf: you finally crack the code with ball striking, start hitting a ton of greens, and suddenly your putting has nowhere to hide. We talk about the “new putter” honeymoon phase, why missing inside eight to twelve feet is so maddening, and how to think in percentages and progress instead of pure emotion. When you create more chances, converting them becomes the whole game. We also get into a raw rant on the golfer experience at public courses: bumpy greens, bad cups, soggy sand bottles, and the lack of accountability that makes it hard to play good golf or run a fair tournament. From there, we zoom out to what pro golf could do better, including smarter TV coverage that highlights cut-line pressure and underdog storylines, plus how real tournament prep looks with GPS planning, target lines, and committing to a plan. Subscribe, share this with a golf buddy who loves the Open, and leave a review if the show helps you think about golf a little differently. Website : measuredgolf.com  Instagram : @measuredgolf | @theforceplateguy  Contact Us : [email protected]

Send us Fan Mail You can have a great swing and still aim yourself into disaster. That’s the uncomfortable truth behind a lot of penalty strokes, “random” big numbers, and the feeling that your driver is either a weapon or a liability depending on the day. We unpack a concept that sounds obvious until you really test it: your aim line is not your target line. When those two lines become the same, you end up trying to hit statistical unicorns like zero-curvature shots, or you force the ball to start away from where you’re aimed and “work back” to a line that was never the real target. We explain how launch monitor training, fixed alignment, and the famous white center line can quietly teach amateurs to play the wrong game. Then we rebuild the right one: start the ball on your aim line and let it fall toward the target based on your normal shot shape. From there, we get practical. We use percent curve math to estimate how far the ball will finish offline at your carry distance, how to build a safe window that includes the occasional double cross, and why “good drives” still splash when your line is wrong. We also share a lesson story where fixing aim instantly changes club path behavior, plus a simple alignment stick practice routine that helps your TrackMan work transfer to the course. If you’ve ever said “I aimed at the fairway and it still went OB,” this one will hit home. Subscribe, share it with a golf buddy who fights their start line, and leave a review if the aim line versus target line idea changes how you play. Website : measuredgolf.com  Instagram : @measuredgolf | @theforceplateguy  Contact Us : [email protected]

Send us Fan Mail Most golfers are chasing a fantasy: perfectly straight shots and a “tour swing” that doesn’t match their body, their practice time, or their actual ball flight. From Chattanooga at The Honors, we get brutally practical about what really changes a golf game: identifying your pattern, measuring it honestly, and building a plan that fits the golfer you are today. We talk about coaching that restores hope instead of piling on confusion. That means listening to what the player wants, then delivering a simple fix that shows up immediately in ball flight. We also share a force plates story from a session with Jeremy Wampler where a player finally got his timing to click by cleaning up setup fundamentals like posture and pressure, not by chasing flashy moves. The point is simple: data only matters if it helps the golf ball do what you want. From there we dig into pattern recognition with a launch monitor like TrackMan, why video can mislead without context, and how many golfers misuse simulators by obsessing over the white center line. Your job is to start the ball on your aim line and curve it predictably, then take that knowledge to the course and aim like a scorer. We even walk through a pressure-hole example where the smartest play might be a layup because your miss brings water into play. If you want more control, better strategy, and a practice plan that actually translates, hit play, then subscribe, share the show with a golf buddy, and leave a review so more golfers stop guessing and start measuring. Website : measuredgolf.com  Instagram : @measuredgolf | @theforceplateguy  Contact Us : [email protected]

Send us Fan Mail A five-hole playoff under evening light will teach you more about golf than a month on the range. We start with a story from U.S. Amateur stage one qualifying where even par puts you on the bubble, the wait stretches for hours, and sudden death forces every decision into sharp focus. From reading lies to choosing the right shot shape, we talk about what it feels like to be inside the ropes as a caddie and why “the highs are really high” when someone you coach steps up and seizes the moment. Then we shift into golf swing mechanics, but not the internet version. Tour swings look wildly different, and that is the point. We dig into swing matchups, ball flight, and why the “perfect takeaway” debate misses the real problem: your body’s engine. Using force-plate concepts like vertical force, AP force, and lateral force, we explain how players create speed, why torque is not the same as rotation, and how certain patterns naturally produce fades or draws. We also connect it to what you actually care about on the course: owning your launch window so you can predict where the ball starts and curves, even when you are nervous. We finish with practical coaching ideas you can use right away, including a towel-wringing feel for torque and a clear explanation of how the shoulders should move so you stop getting flat, stuck, or forced into last-second hand flips. If you want smarter practice, better ball striking, and a swing built around what you do well, you will get plenty to chew on here. Subscribe, share this with a golf friend who’s stuck in “search mode,” and leave a review with the swing topic you want us to tackle next. Website : measuredgolf.com  Instagram : @measuredgolf | @theforceplateguy  Contact Us : [email protected]

Send us Fan Mail Seven under after 36 holes at Shinnecock Hills doesn’t just raise eyebrows, it raises the bigger question: what do we actually want the U.S. Open to be? We’re watching the best players in the world pick apart a course that’s supposed to bite, and we dig into the setup choices that change everything, especially when greens don’t feel firm and fast enough to demand real imagination around the targets. We want teeth. Michael wants fangs. We also start with the future of the game, because it’s arriving faster than most people realize. Miles Russell making the cut is a jaw-dropper, and he’s not alone. Junior golf and college golf development have leveled up, and NIL plus world-class facilities are turning top programs into legitimate tour prep. We talk through why staying in school can be the smartest path for many players, and what that says about how competitive professional golf is becoming. Then we bring it back to your game with practical takeaways: the real distance gap between amateurs and tour players, why launch conditions matter as much as raw speed, and how wind demands different shot shapes and trajectories. We also unpack a common TrackMan driver fitting mistake, copying PGA Tour rollout-based numbers when you play on soft fairways where carry is king. Finally, we hit the hot-button topics: distance, rollback, spin, and the money incentives that quietly steer the sport. Subscribe to the Measured Golf Podcast, share this with a golf buddy who loves a good setup debate, and leave a review so more players find us. Where do you land: should the U.S. Open punish mistakes more aggressively, or is this just the modern game? Website : measuredgolf.com  Instagram : @measuredgolf | @theforceplateguy  Contact Us : [email protected]

Send us Fan Mail Brooks Koepka starts rolling in putts from 12 feet and suddenly the US Open feels a lot more dangerous. We kick things off by talking about what changes when a proven major champion finds even a small edge, why Koepka is such a “needle mover,” and how confidence under pressure can separate the stars from the field when Sunday gets tight. Then we go deep on Shinnecock Hills, one of the best championship venues in the country and a course that doesn’t need circus rough to be brutal. We break down why the greens, pin sections, and firm landing areas force real decisions, plus why “rough quality” matters more than raw height. Along the way we hit the build-up that makes the US Open special, including the drama of qualifying and our frustration with how hard it is to actually watch the best moments when they happen. From there, we shift from pro golf to your scorecard. We talk course management on holes that feel claustrophobic, how to reframe out of bounds anxiety into something believable, and how to practice between events without chasing swing changes. We outline a simple plan: check your TrackMan delivery numbers, move into performance practice with targets and windows, slow your tempo on purpose, and use alignment sticks every session so your routine holds up when it matters. If you enjoyed the mix of major talk and actionable golf coaching, subscribe, share this with a golf buddy, and leave a review so more grinders can find the show. Website : measuredgolf.com  Instagram : @measuredgolf | @theforceplateguy  Contact Us : [email protected]

Send us Fan Mail Golf season is back, but the vibe around the game feels… complicated. We talk honestly about why so many golfers feel torn between playing what they love and playing what helps them score, from blades versus forgiveness to the bigger question of whether you’re out there to enjoy the challenge or squeeze every last stroke out of the round. That personal tension gets amplified when tee sheets are stacked, pace of play crawls, and basic golf etiquette like raking bunkers and fixing ball marks feels optional. Then we zoom out to the economics of modern golf. Equipment prices keep climbing, green fees keep rising, and premium destinations charge premium dollars even when course conditions do not match the hype. We dig into what’s driving it: supply and demand, private equity and for-profit ownership models, sky-high initiation fees, and the long-term consequences of boards and operators choosing short-term savings over maintenance. If you care about public golf, accessible golf, and the future of the game, this part hits home. The back half turns into a straight-up mental game session. We unpack bad rounds, unexpected misses, and the fast slide from “I’m fine” to “I never want to play again.” The big takeaway is simple and brutal: if you can’t accept the possibility of shooting 82, golf will break you sooner or later. We share what helps us recover under pressure, stay accountable, and keep perspective when the brain starts lying. If this resonates, subscribe, share it with a golf buddy who needs it, and leave a review so more players can find the show. What part of golf feels most broken to you right now? Website : measuredgolf.com  Instagram : @measuredgolf | @theforceplateguy  Contact Us : [email protected]

Send us Fan Mail Your range swing isn’t disappearing on the first tee by accident. Pressure changes what you notice, where you aim, and how willing you are to commit and that’s why tournament golf feels like a different sport than your Saturday money game. Chuck and I get into the real levers that travel with you when it matters: a clear plan, a consistent routine, and the ability to stay external and target-focused instead of getting trapped in swing thoughts. We swap a few golf life stories from Sea Island and Ocean Forest, then pull the thread on something every competitive golfer wrestles with: do you build strategy to avoid trouble, or do you map the hole around where you want the ball to be? We argue for the second, because fear-based planning quietly loads your brain with “don’t miss here” signals. We also talk about why golfers love certain courses mainly because they score there, how bad conditions force better practice, and why travel days can make you feel worse than you actually are. From qualifiers to club events, we break down practical performance tools: warming up as “observe and report,” using alignment sticks like a serious player, and leaning on a pre-shot routine as your anchor when nerves spike. We even unpack the idea that nervous and excited can feel the same and how changing the label can change the round. If you like deep, honest conversations about course management, the mental game of golf, tournament preparation, and playing better under pressure, subscribe, share this with a golf buddy, and leave a review. What’s the one moment you start overthinking and how do you want to handle it next time? Website : measuredgolf.com  Instagram : @measuredgolf | @theforceplateguy  Contact Us : [email protected]

Send us Fan Mail The fastest way to spot real skill in golf is not a launch monitor number. It’s what happens when you put a player in the short game area, ask for a specific shot, and watch whether they can organize the club early enough to control it. We’re joined by Pete Cowen, one of the most influential golf coaches in modern history, to talk about what actually holds up under tour pressure. Pete shares how a back injury pushed him away from “rock and block” mechanics and into a spiral-based approach that protects the body while building repeatable motion. We also get into the part of coaching that rarely shows up on swing videos: stage fright, self-sabotage, and why sometimes the best help is simply talking a player off the ledge. His Three Rs bring it all back to basics: respect yourself, respect the people who helped you, and take responsibility. From the famous Brooks Koepka bunker story to Pete’s view of delivery position, wrist alignment, and clubface control, the throughline is clarity. We dig into practice efficiency, why “more reps” can backfire, and how to use biomechanics, force plates, and TrackMan without drowning in data. Pete also reflects on legends like Hogan, Tiger, and Seve, and what separated them when it mattered most. If you coach golf, compete, or just want a more reliable swing and short game, hit play and take notes. Subscribe, share this with a golf friend, and leave a review with the biggest idea you’re stealing from Pete. Website : measuredgolf.com  Instagram : @measuredgolf | @theforceplateguy  Contact Us : [email protected]

Send us Fan Mail A gate at Cypress Point doesn’t just start a round, it flips your brain into a different mode. We’re still buzzing from a Monterey Peninsula golf trip that somehow lives up to every rumor and then adds more, and we’re breaking down exactly what made it hit so hard. We talk through the full run: Cypress Point Club (including the famous closing stretch on 15, 16, and 17), Monterey Peninsula Country Club with its one-two punch of Shores and Dunes, and a late stop at Pasatiempo Golf Club that brought us back to earth fast. Along the way we shout out the people who made it special, especially Ken Noonan and Jenny, plus our caddie Justin for being the perfect mix of helpful, calm, and brutally precise about targets. The deeper thread is golf course architecture and mindset. We dig into why Alister MacKenzie designs still stand up to modern technology, how “being off by inches” can turn into an 85 foot problem, and what it feels like to be so aware you’ll remember a round for the rest of your life that it messes with your swing. We also get real about coaching, short game confidence, and why the best golf trips are built as much in the car rides, dinners, and laughs as they are on the scorecard. If you love golf travel, iconic courses, and the messy human side of trying to play well on the biggest stage, you’ll feel right at home. Subscribe, share this with your golf group, and leave a review with the best course you’ve ever played. Website : measuredgolf.com  Instagram : @measuredgolf | @theforceplateguy  Contact Us : [email protected]

Send us Fan Mail New driver season messes with your brain. One minute you love your gamer, the next you’re wondering if a new Titleist head and a trendy shaft will magically add ball speed and fix your misses. We talk through Chuck’s real-world driver fitting experience, what actually changed, what didn’t, and why “it feels amazing” is not the same thing as “it earns a spot in the bag.” From there, we get into the stuff that really decides whether a fitting helps: bringing baseline TrackMan numbers, testing outside so you can see true ball flight, and working with a fitter who will tweak loft, lie, weights, and strike location instead of selling you whatever goes farthest once. We also unpack the shaft rabbit hole, including why a shaft can feel totally different in your hands than its published profile suggests, and why reselling shafts makes experimenting less painful for golf gear junkies. Then we zoom out from gear to scoring. We make the case for committing to one golf ball model (yes, it matters on every shot, including putting feel), and we break down wedge play on firm, fast greens: how to take spin off by choosing more club and swinging easier, when to play for spin, and how rough changes friction so the ball releases more than you expect. We also sprinkle in some tour golf watching, course setup takes, and our growing excitement for an upcoming Monterey Peninsula trip. If you enjoy golf club fitting, golf equipment talk, wedge tips, and practical coaching-minded strategy, hit subscribe, share this with a golf buddy, and leave a review so more golfers can find the show. What’s the most expensive club purchase you still aren’t sure about? Website : measuredgolf.com  Instagram : @measuredgolf | @theforceplateguy  Contact Us : [email protected]