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Send us Fan Mail We’re recording from Chattanooga, Tennessee, and the setting is perfect for a conversation about what golf instruction looks like when you stop guessing and start measuring. After watching members and staff react to a live force plate presentation from Michael , we dig into why ground reaction forces and pressure data can change a golf swing fast without the usual spiral of positions, planes, and swing jargon. When you can see the pressure, forces and torques, you can coach the real problem. We break down two foundational concepts that drive everything else: point of application and line of pressure. If you’re fighting early extension, inconsistent contact, or a swing that feels like it has a thousand moving parts, this framework gives you something simple to audit right away. From there, we connect the dots to speed: why the backswing is essentially “done” by P3, how the kinematic sequence works (pelvis, torso, arms, club), and how timing and braking forces create the conditions for a stable face-to-path relationship. Then we apply it to real shots. Chuck shows up with a driver that’s leaking weak-right even though the path is already right, and the fix isn’t a grip change or a wrist cue. It’s a better brake, better pressure into the lead side, and letting the clubhead work on the arc. If you want more clubhead speed, more reliable ball flight, and fewer swing thoughts, this is the roadmap. Subscribe, share this with the golf nerd in your group chat, and leave a review with the one swing problem you want us to tackle next. Website : measuredgolf.com  Instagram : @measuredgolf | @theforceplateguy  Contact Us : [email protected]

Send us Fan Mail Masters week flips a switch for golfers, and being on the ground at Augusta National makes the lesson impossible to ignore: the course does not reward vibes, it rewards decisions. We talk through what the broadcast can’t show, from the scale of the slopes to the “dinner plate” targets on firm, fast greens, plus the weirdly refreshing impact of a no-phone environment that forces real conversation and connection. We also go deep on coaching and mentorship, because the relationships are the real currency at major championships. Pete Cowan’s name comes up for a reason: his record with elite players is unmatched, and his standards are brutally clear. We share the famous Brooks Koepka bunker story and unpack what it reveals about world-class skill, feedback, and how great coaches push without breaking the player. Then we get practical for your game with modern golf analytics and course management. Why doesn’t raw speed automatically win at Augusta? Because angles, shot shape, wedge control, and predictability decide everything. We cover wedge flight and distance control, why ball fitting matters for amateurs, and the simplest scoring truth most golfers avoid: good golf is boring golf. If you want to drop your handicap, protect par, avoid big numbers, and make the safe miss. Subscribe for more conversations like this, share the show with a golf buddy, and leave a review if these episodes help your scoring. What’s one “boring” decision that saves you strokes? Website : measuredgolf.com  Instagram : @measuredgolf | @theforceplateguy  Contact Us : [email protected]

Send us Fan Mail If you’ve ever walked off the range thinking you “found it,” then watched it disappear on the first tee, you’re not alone. We’re kicking off peak golf season vibes with Masters week on the horizon, and we start with the hard stuff: the Tiger Woods DUI news, the body cam conversation, and why it’s possible to feel empathy while still demanding real accountability. Golf has heroes, but it also has humans, and we talk honestly about what happens when the world decides it’s “open season.” Then we shift to a question a listener sent that might save you more strokes than any swing tip: is your time better spent trying to improve your golf swing, or maximizing the game you already have to score lower? We break down ball striking versus scoring, course management, and why “perfect” is a trap. We use real benchmarks like greens in regulation, realistic proximity to the hole, and what a good shot looks like for a 15 handicap. You’ll hear how to build margin into targets based on your miss pattern, why front pins punish bad club selection, and how the “60-foot window” can keep you patient and playable. We also get practical on strategy: par-five decision making, laying up to a favorite wedge number, and why even Tiger avoided certain wedge distances. Finally, we talk practice priorities that actually travel to the course: short game practice, lag putting, shots from rough, and the human side of scoring like emotions, breathing, food, and alcohol. If this helped, subscribe, share it with a golf buddy who’s chasing a prettier swing, and leave us a review so more players find the show. Website : measuredgolf.com  Instagram : @measuredgolf | @theforceplateguy  Contact Us : [email protected]

Send us Fan Mail Tiger Woods news drops and we react in real time, not with hot takes, but with the questions every golf fan has when the spotlight hits the biggest name in the sport again. It’s a quick reminder that golf stories can turn fast, and that public pressure has a way of magnifying every detail whether it’s fair or not. From there, we pivot to the part of golf we can actually control: how we practice and how we improve. We unpack lessons from a coaching summit and talk about using technology like TrackMan and force plates without drowning in numbers. The goal is simple: focus on what moves performance. That means knowing which metrics matter for each club, avoiding traps like chasing smash factor with irons, and respecting a few non negotiables while still leaving room for your swing DNA. Then we get tactical. We outline a realistic driving range practice plan for golfers with jobs and limited time: do your drills at home, treat the range like a dress rehearsal, buy the small bucket, and give every shot a routine. We dig into wedge distance control through better contact and lower trajectory, iron practice that trains “miss patterns” by playing pins, and driver work built around setup consistency, alignment sticks, and a dependable shot shape. We finish with short game and putting, including a lag putting drill that trains speed feel at impact so you stop giving away stress free pars with three putts. If you like practical golf coaching you can use today, subscribe, share this with a buddy, and leave a review. What part of your game would you build first: driver, wedges, or putting? Website : measuredgolf.com  Instagram : @measuredgolf | @theforceplateguy  Contact Us : [email protected]

Send us Fan Mail Tournament season is here, and the biggest mistake we see is golfers trying to “cram” right before a qualifier, club championship, or member guest. We’re coming to you from Florida and Michigan with a practical two-week tournament prep plan that focuses on what actually holds up under pressure: recovery, decision-making, and a repeatable process you can trust when your hands feel shaky over a short putt. We talk about the unglamorous performance drivers that decide your score: sleep, hydration, alcohol, caffeine, and why showing up fresh beats showing up with 1,000 extra range balls in your body. From there we get specific on practice strategy, including one-ball reps, a consistent pre-shot routine, and ways to simulate pressure so your “tournament swing” doesn’t look like a stranger. We also dig into short game and putting, how to practice the ugly lies you’ll actually find, and why making 100 three-footers can do more for your confidence than rolling a bunch of casual putts from 25 feet. Finally, we cover course management and conditions: how to run a practice round with useful notes, why you should write numbers instead of clubs, and how to adjust for wind, temperature, and elevation without letting ego pick the club. If you want better golf under pressure, this is your blueprint. Subscribe, share this with a golf buddy prepping for an event, and leave a review with the one part of tournament golf you want us to tackle next. Website : measuredgolf.com  Instagram : @measuredgolf | @theforceplateguy  Contact Us : [email protected]

Send us Fan Mail Scotty Scheffler is one of the best players on the planet, so when he starts missing right with the driver, it’s not just gossip, it’s a case study. We use his off-the-tee struggles to get into the real reasons great drivers disappear: equipment changes, sponsor pressure, and the psychology of standing over a tee shot when you don’t fully trust what the club will do. From there, we zoom out to the rest of us. We talk about why constantly tinkering with a driver can keep you from ever building a “relationship” with it, how tiny differences in build and feel can matter more than the launch monitor suggests, and why the safe-looking 3-wood choice is often a myth. If you don’t practice 3-wood off a tee, don’t expect it to magically find fairways when it counts. Better driving isn’t only about distance. It’s about setting your scoring floor and avoiding recovery shots you never practice. Then we go deep on golf swing speed training using force plates and ground reaction forces. We break down vertical force, torque, de-weighting, and why force precedes motion, plus the lead-leg and low-point fixes that help you add speed without losing control. We also tackle the “hit up on it” driver obsession, attack angle realities from TrackMan data, and why chasing a bigger upward angle can blow up dispersion even if it adds a few yards. If you want to hit the driver farther and straighter with a plan you can actually practice, this one is for you. Subscribe, share it with your golf group, and leave a review if it helps, what’s your biggest driver miss right now? Website : measuredgolf.com  Instagram : @measuredgolf | @theforceplateguy  Contact Us : [email protected]

Send us Fan Mail A comeback isn’t a swing change. It’s a rebuild. We open with Anthony Kim’s emotional return and what it really takes to compete again: repetition, rehab, and the daily work of protecting sobriety while the world watches. From there we get ruthlessly practical about scoring. Speed is a multiplier, not a mask. If your proximity is weak and your short game can’t control launch and land angle, an extra 10 yards won’t fix your card. We cut through stat myths and explain why fairways hit, GIR, and total putts miss the point. Real improvement starts with segmenting your game and tracking honest trends with tools like Clippd. Then we dive into the short game “wars.” Steep versus shallow? You need both. We show you how to build a neutral “vanilla” shot—square setup, controlled low point, and fewer excessive angles—before layering in the low checker and the high soft one. The key is how you use the ground: pressure left without collapsing, vertical force to stand the body up so the club can go down, and chest rotation to deliver the handle up while the head moves down. We unpack dynamic lie and why standing up through the strike improves rotation and contact. You’ll learn a simple medicine-ball move to train up-forces, how to position low point closer to the ball for soft launch, and when to open the face and use bounce without fear. Then we head into the bunker: exit strategy beats entry. Wide soles and higher bounce help the club escape soft sand; tighter grinds thrive on firmer lies. Fit your wedges to your turf and bunkers, and test them by chipping and in the sand—not on full swings. Practice like an artist who measures: set constraints, vary trajectories, and let curiosity build skill. If you’re ready to replace guesswork with moves that travel, hit play. Subscribe, share with a golfer who blames the putter, and leave a review telling us which short-game shot you’ll master next. Website : measuredgolf.com  Instagram : @measuredgolf | @theforceplateguy  Contact Us : [email protected]

Send us Fan Mail A fresh season needs a bolder promise: clearer answers, fewer buzzwords, and coaching that actually holds up under pressure. We’re welcoming Chuck as co-host to balance the lab with the fairway—Michael brings force plates, 3D motion, and years of tour consulting; Chuck brings a relentless curiosity and the voice of the committed golfer chasing real gains. Together we break down why modern golf is a different problem than the one classic books solved, and how to turn complex data into decisions you can trust. We start with the shift from Balata to urethane and what that means for your swing. Less spin and a higher speed ceiling demand not just power, but brakes—how you load, post, and time ground forces so the shaft realigns and the face delivers consistent loft and start lines. Force plates reveal that “fingerprint” across driver, irons, and wedges. When one club’s capture goes rogue, it often signals intention or strategy, not a broken move. That insight leads to a tour story where the fix wasn’t mechanics at all: keep the fairway finder on tight targets and save the send-it swing for wide holes that match the pull-draw window. We also get real about coaching. Michael draws a line between transactional fixes and transformative work that goes over the wall with you. Sometimes the best move is timing changes around the calendar, not through it—echoing lessons from top coaches about when to push and when to wait. For elite players, the hunt is a shot per round. For the rest of us, the win is a predictable pattern, a stock shot with breadcrumbs back to it, and choices that shrink double bogeys without grinding your swing into dust. Expect more interaction, smarter use of tech, and collaboration over ego—calling in specialists when it helps you score. We’ll tackle listener questions, react to the stories shaping the game, and share new YouTube breakdowns that turn data into feels. Subscribe, share with a golf-obsessed friend, and tell us the one shot you want us to fix next. Your questions drive season seven—what should we dig into for you? Website : measuredgolf.com  Instagram : @measuredgolf | @theforceplateguy  Contact Us : [email protected]

Send us Fan Mail Change lands best when it solves a real problem. We’re turning the page from a solo monologue to a sharper, listener-first format with Chuck stepping in as co-host—someone who plays, practices, and presses for answers like you do. Together, we’ll keep the mission tight: translate golf technology into simple steps that make you hit it better, straighter, and longer without the fluff. We walk through the full coaching workflow, starting with ball flight because the ball doesn’t lie. Attack angle, club path, face-to-path, and dynamic lie frame the story of what happened at impact. Then we connect movement to outcome with 3D: sways, tilts, rotations, and sequencing show how the body sets up the result. Finally, force plates explain why the shot turned out that way. Two non-negotiables lead the improvement curve—pressure under the balls of both feet with a positive in-to-out pressure line at setup, and a timely pressure transfer of at least 75 percent into the trail side by lead-arm parallel. Hit those benchmarks and you’ll see faster club speed, cleaner contact, and calmer curvature. You’ll also hear a real case study: a solid player with four inches of sway and late trail-side loading. In one session, we reshaped his pressure map, trimmed the sway to an inch, and lifted trail-side load to 85 percent on time. Launch numbers stabilized, the face behaved, and the shot pattern tightened. That’s the power of combining launch monitor data, Sportsbox 3D, and Smart2Move force plates—objective inputs that turn “feel” into a repeatable fix. We’re not chasing pretty positions; we’re building patterns that hold up on the course. As we roll into a new season, we want your fingerprints on the show. Send us your questions, myths you want tested, and drills you can’t quite nail. We’ll use Chuck’s curiosity to push for clearer answers, practical practice plans, and honest takeaways. Subscribe, share this with a golf friend who lives on the range, and leave a quick review so more players can find it. Got a swing mystery or a number you can’t decode? Tell us, and we’ll tackle it on air. Website : measuredgolf.com  Instagram : @measuredgolf | @theforceplateguy  Contact Us : [email protected]

Send us Fan Mail Your “high draw” might be a pull hook wearing a costume. We unpack the hidden role of alignment—how where you aim can mask your true club path and face—and why one honest session indoors can save you from that single catastrophic drive that ruins a card. Sparked by Chris Godderup’s leftward aim and deadly push cut, we explore how unconventional setups can thrive when they match your delivery, and how to figure out your own “square” so start lines and curvature work for you instead of against you. We share a real‑world driver story: a player with a 7–8 degree left path who swore he was drawing it, only to discover on the launch monitor that his “draw” came from aiming way right and watching a pull hook bend back. That revelation leads to practical steps any golfer can use: put a stick directly at the target, learn your ball’s start line, and use simple feedback to dial in path and face. We get tactical about posture (pressure under the balls of your feet), small grip adjustments to fine‑tune curve, and why pros always practice with alignment aids while most amateurs wing it—and pay for it. If indoor sims feel tougher, that’s because a fixed screen keeps you honest. Use that to your advantage. Map your tendencies across driver, irons, and wedges, then choose start lines and clubs that shrink dispersion instead of relying on compensations that only work when timing is perfect. Fewer penalty balls, more fairways, calmer swings under pressure—that’s the payoff when aim and delivery finally match. Want more? We’re revving up new swing content on our Measured Golf YouTube channel and sharing drills and behind‑the‑scenes clips on Instagram at @measuredgolf and @theforceplateguy. If this helped, follow, share it with a golf buddy who “aims for the cart barn,” and leave a quick review to help others find the show. Website : measuredgolf.com  Instagram : @measuredgolf | @theforceplateguy  Contact Us : [email protected]

Send us Fan Mail Tired of tip-chasing and still shooting the same scores? Let’s flip the script. We’re bringing our YouTube instruction back with a tighter focus on concepts that hold up under force plates, launch monitors, and on-course outcomes—no dogma, no magic moves, just the stuff that actually changes ball flight and scores. We also share travel plans so you can hop on the plates with us in person, or work together online with real data. Here’s the heart of it: better golf starts by matching your unique movement pattern to a delivery that repeats under pressure. Some players don’t move great but deliver the face beautifully; others move like athletes but deliver inconsistency. We talk through how we decide what to change first, why small, deliberate adjustments beat wholesale overhauls, and how to keep your strengths while fixing the right weakness. Short game gets a reality check too—soft, overseeded, grainy conditions can make good players look lost. We break down why planning, margin for error, and low-point control matter more than endless steep-versus-shallow arguments. Data turns guesswork into progress. With CLIPPd, we spot real trends, shift practice time where it pays, and resist the urge to overcoach. If your approaches are strong but your putting stalls, we rebuild start line and speed with targeted drills. If chipping is lagging, we design reps that force skill, not just motion. Along the way, we celebrate Justin Rose’s wire-to-wire clinic and the pro habits that keep veterans sharp—early reps, relentless curiosity, and recovery routines that let skill show up on demand. If you’re ready to stop chasing every new swing hack and commit to a clear plan, this one lays out how to do it: define your pattern, tune delivery, test with data, and iterate with patience. Subscribe, share with a friend who loves the grind, and leave a review telling us your current focus—are you working on the cut, the low point, or smarter practice blocks? Website : measuredgolf.com  Instagram : @measuredgolf | @theforceplateguy  Contact Us : [email protected]

Send us Fan Mail Want real gains before spring? We map a no-nonsense path from “ball beater” to better golfer by turning winter practice into a measurable plan. I break down why block practice stalls progress, how to read your ball flight with honesty, and the simple delivery metrics that drive change: neutralizing club path, aligning attack angle, and building skills that hold up when the lie, wind, and pressure shift outdoors. We get specific about structure. You’ll hear how to benchmark with a launch monitor, validate motion with force plates, and use short, targeted drills that work without a club before they ever touch a ball. I explain the draw–fade on-command test for confirming neutral path, give practical ranges for a mid-iron attack angle, and show how small exaggerations speed learning without creating new problems. We also tackle timelines—why change requires discomfort, how to stage adjustments so delivery matches your new motion, and what to do when a trend line refuses to move. Stats become your compass. Using Clippd, we focus on comparing you to you, turning three honest rounds into a practice roadmap that prioritizes short game, green reading, and putting speed where needed. I share session templates that mix clubs, decisions, and targets for better transfer, plus maintenance ideas so a new strength doesn’t steal from another part of your game. If you’re ready to stop guessing and start measuring, this is your blueprint to convert winter reps into lower scores when the snow melts. Subscribe for more practical coaching, share this with a golf friend who needs a plan, and drop a review with the one metric you’ll tackle first. Want help building your roadmap? Reach out at [email protected] or [email protected] and let’s get to work. Website : measuredgolf.com  Instagram : @measuredgolf | @theforceplateguy  Contact Us : [email protected]

Send us Fan Mail A week at the 2026 PGA Show can feel like standing in a golf-tech firehose—demos, debates, and a thousand new claims. We cut through the noise with a coach’s eye, sharing what truly matters: tools that measure well, connect cleanly, and turn data into better shots. From presenting alongside leaders in biomechanics to late-night Open Forum exchanges, the theme is clear—measurement is only as valuable as its application. We break down the biggest moves in integrated systems. Trackman’s markerless 3D inside its platform points toward a unified stack of launch monitor, motion capture, and force plates, helping players see movement and numbers in one place. Foresight’s software overhaul delivers crisper visuals and smarter practice modes that make sim sessions more productive. On the ground-force front, Smart2Move’s companion app could change remote coaching by putting session data in the player’s hands for easy sharing and review. Short game lovers get real upgrades too. Steven Sweeney’s putting insights—stroke arc and face control—pair with the Genius Ball’s readable metrics on skid, bounce, and roll to make practice measurable and fast to improve. We also reality-check the handle-force sensor space: if graphs don’t reflect expected pressure changes at transition, the model isn’t ready. And yes, spikes are back for a reason—more friction often means better force, stability, and contact. On the club front, drivers are maxed on speed, so the true gains come from fitting, forgiveness, and straighter flight in the new 10K MOI era. Amid all the tech, we still celebrate the soul of the game—walking, persimmon woods, and the quiet craft of strike and flight. The future won’t replace coaches with AI; it will empower coaches who can translate measurement into motion and motion into ball flight. If you love clear insights, honest takes, and practical ways to train smarter, you’re in the right place. Enjoyed this episode? Subscribe, share it with a golf friend, and leave a quick review so more players and coaches can find it. Got a topic you want us to tackle next? Send us your ideas and let’s build your best season. Website : measuredgolf.com  Instagram : @measuredgolf | @theforceplateguy  Contact Us : [email protected]

Send us Fan Mail The TV lights are back on in Hawaii, and we’re riding that surge of energy into a candid gear and tour reality check. Rory McIlroy stepping away from blades says a lot about where performance lives today, and it pushed us to ask the same hard question we ask our players: do you want identity in your bag, or ball flights that hold greens and dodge water? We walk through a practical build—cavity backs in the scoring clubs, hollow bodies up top, slightly softer shafts, and a driver with more loft—to make height easy and misses survivable. The goal is simple: less grind, more fun, better scores. We also get into wedges, where most golfers quietly lose strokes. Grind matters more than the bounce number on the stamp. If you play in soft turf or fluffy bunkers, a wider sole and smarter heel-toe relief lets the club enter and exit the ground quickly. That’s why K‑style soles have been winning on leaderboards. On firm turf, blending lower bounce with the right relief keeps the leading edge tight and offers versatility from tight lies. Add in higher-launch fairway setups and spin-friendly shafts to fix gapping and raise peak height, and your long-game decisions start working for you instead of against you. On the tour side, Brooks Koepka’s return highlights the financial realities of pro golf and the rising intensity of the PGA Tour’s schedule. We talk legacy, signature events, pathways, and why team formats could be the key to younger audiences and bigger stories. Meanwhile, take a look around any big-box putter wall: mallets and low-torque designs have won the market, but there’s still room to keep a blade if it truly fits. If you’re ready to trade ego for outcomes this season, this conversation gives you a clear blueprint. Enjoy the show? Follow, share with a golf friend, and leave a quick review so more players can find it. What would you change in your bag first? Website : measuredgolf.com  Instagram : @measuredgolf | @theforceplateguy  Contact Us : [email protected]

Send us Fan Mail Change sounds inspiring until it asks you to feel awkward, look odd, and swing “worse” before it gets better. We dive into the real reason most golfers stall: chasing outcomes while avoiding the uncomfortable work of reshaping a motor pattern. Instead of miracle tips, we map a practical path that ties movement, club delivery, and ball flight together with measurement, clarity, and grit. We talk about why grit often beats raw talent and how the “natural” label hides the hours of deliberate practice behind great performances. Then we connect that mindset to golf: launch monitor data reveals your pattern, while force plates or 3D motion capture expose the body motions driving it. With that insight, targeted drills act like training wheels—deliberate constraints that teach a new order of operations. You’ll see early gains in path, face-to-path, and strike quality before your feel catches up, which builds belief and momentum. We also tackle fake progress. Playing the same course can trim strokes through familiarity without building portable skill. If you want a game that travels, you must rotate discomfort into practice: work on long irons and fairway woods, vary targets and lies, and test the motion at playing speed. Openness and commitment turn this into a sustainable process. A coach can diagnose root causes and design effective drills; only you can do the reps and bring the new pattern to the course under pressure. Ready to trade comfort for capability? Follow our process: identify one root issue, measure it, train it with smart constraints, and reinforce it until it holds up on the tee, on the fairway, and under a card in your pocket. If this helped, subscribe, share with a golf friend, and leave a review so more players find the show. Got a topic you want us to cover next? Send it our way. Website : measuredgolf.com  Instagram : @measuredgolf | @theforceplateguy  Contact Us : [email protected]