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This was an amazing final round of the US Open.  I love it when there's tons of people in contention and ESPECIALLY when it's because they're all playing really well.  This year there were more people in contention compared to last year when Jon Rahm won, but we did see some similar bread crumbs in the success. For me I saw 2 main things that the weekend golfer can learn from this final round. One revolves around puttingThe other about target selectionIf you'd like some help with your putting (and some other things) check out my free 5 Strokes In 5 Days Challenge

Have you ever heard of SIFY?  No, not Lady Sif and the warriors three from the Thor movies, but Shots Inside Fifty Yards.  This has been a metric I've been following closer and closer so I can determine what is really holding back my score. Most people will average a little more than 36 putts per round and (especially weekend golfers) will probably miss 16/18 greens in regulation.  If we're really being honest with ourselves we can probably say of those 16 greens we miss, we will also duff or skull a couple of those and wind up with multiple chips on one hole.  My point being, if you track this and see a number around 60, don't be afraid, let's just dive deeper into the what caused it! If you want even more detailed stats, look at how long your first putt is after a SIFY shot.  That will tell you if your chipping or putting is in more urgent need of attention.  At the beginning I would suggest just looking at whether or not you ended up inside or outside of 20 feet.  If you can consistently land inside 20 feet from your chips, you are doing better than the average weekend golfer and should be more focused on your putting.  Obviously, if that's not the case then you need to spend more time chipping. If you want some help with either of these you can sign up for our 5 strokes in 5 days challenge, which will walk you through 5 different practice routines that will drastically help your SIFY metrics!  Get this free challenge by clicking here: https://www.golfstrategyacademy.com/5in5

Have you ever wanted to know if the work you're putting into your game is worth it or not?  Maybe it's a training aid that your looking to buy but you're not sure if it's actually something beneficial or a bunch of fancy marketing.  Chris Finn from Par 4 Success is here to talk about just that! Chris and I also talk about how to get going early in your season without hurting yourself.  He shares some of his tips on how to listen to what your body is telling you so you can get your golf in without being laid up for a few days afterwards. Chris was even nice enough to put together a free assessment just for our audience!  You can find that, and see where you rank, at www.par4success.com/griffin

If you want the shorter version  check out the YouTube video Do you ever get stuck between clubs and just can't commit to a shot?  It's really easy to get in your own head on the golf course.  This drill is from David Heinen from the Kaizen Golf Academy and it can help you better commit to your shots! Turns out that episode was so long ago it's not even on Apple Podcasts anymore!

Do I have an interview for you!  Today I'm talking with Henry McGannon a caddie turned founder of RealGolfers.co a golf clothing line that has it's eyes set on making golf more accessible by making it's clothing more affordable. We talk  about What you can expect if you hire a caddieWhat are the more common errors Henry has seen players makeWhy it's so important to keep golf accessible to allCheck out www.realgolfers.co to see some of these awesome, crazy comfortable, and VERY affordable shirts for yourself!

This is usually the weakest part for a lot of golfers, the mental game.  Let's take a look at what you can do to avoid some of these common mental game missteps. Don't forget to check out the Golf Coach Reacts video series.

Breaking 80 isn't as hard as you think.  You don't really need to be "perfect" for the whole round.  There's surprisingly a fair amount of room for error.  Let's take a look at what the average stats are for someone who shoots 79. Need help with your short game?  Join our 5 strokes in 5 days challenge! Don't forget to watch on YouTube

I cracked the code on improving your distance without buying new clubs.  Here's how! Ever since I was a kid (probably around age 14) I was always able to out drive adults who were nearly twice my size.  The secret for me was the separation between my hands and my chest. This allowed me to increase my swing arc and (say it with me) REDUCE VARIALBES IN MY SWING!  By slightly shortening the length of my backswing so I could maintain that big separation (keeping my hands directly in front of my sternum) I was able to both increase my swing arc and more consistently hit the middle of the club face. This really helped create a much more efficient transfer of energy into the ball and that's the secret to hitting the ball further with a shorter swing! Need some help with your game?  Check out my free lessons here https://www.golfstrategyacademy.com/store

In this episode I'm joined by Henry Stetina, PGA and we dig deep into what the fundamentals are for better, more consistent iron play.  Henry is part of the PGA/PGM program with New Mexico State University where he works both with player and instructor development (he teaches the teachers!) Henry also has his own podcast as well - Straight Shooters Golf Podcast make sure you give it a listen!

Golf 101 on Facebook   Our poll from the Golf 101 Facebook group resulted in an overwhelming request for iron tips, so that's what we'll get into in this episode.  Specifically what you're likely doing to that's causing shots to be fat and thin, and more importantly how to quit doing that!

Throughout any golf journey you will see ups and downs in your scores, as well as periods where you play a lot or sometimes don't!  For me, living in Wisconsin I have to suffer through winter.     Sure I can go to a simulator, but that can get really expensive in a rather short amount of time.   Here are three ways you can practice your golf game during your offseason to ensure you are as ready as ever when the season starts back up for you.   If you want to have some say in what is discussed going forward (and get some inside info and bonus content) join the Golf 101 Facebook group. https://www.facebook.com/groups/Golf101Breaking90   Want to shave 5 strokes off your game in as little as 5 days?  Join our 5 in 5 challenge! https://golfstrategyacademy.com/5in5

Want to save a few strokes the next time you play? Sign up for our free 5 Strokes in 5 Days challenge (click here) In this episode I talk with Kiel Alderink from www.mentalgolftype.com about how your Myers-Briggs personality type can impact how you should think about your mental game. I have dealt a lot with these personality tests, I'm an ESTJ, and they are very helpful in a business and at home sense but I never thought to apply it to golf.