094: Derek Deminsky – Leveling Up the Short Game

In this episode, we are joined by Derek Deminsky. Derek (@golfbettertucson) is an instructor who specializes in short game instruction.

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(01:10) - Puttview Books first tee shot

(02:11) - why Tour players come to him

(06:18) - clarity of intent in short game

(10:20) - being confident

(15:25) - Johnson Wagner

(20:31) - shot selection

(32:07) - swing preferences

(40:01) - importance of speed

(46:04) - how to choose a teacher

In this episode, we are joined by Scott Fawcett. Scott (@decade_golf) is a course management expert who helps players get the most out of their games.

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(01:10) - Puttview Books first tee shot

(02:11) - playing competitive golf again

(09:33) - playing on varying conditions

(14:42) - playing well with gm_golf

(22:11) - folly of working both ways with driver

(35:05) - the theoretical limit of speed

(43:07) - the difficulty of supporting speed

(56:19) - being in the zone

(01:05:32) - working ball both ways with irons

In this episode, we are joined by Maxwell Moldovan. Maxwell (@MoldovanMaxwell) is a golfer on PGA Tour Americas and former college golfer at Ohio State.

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(01:10) - Puttview Books first tee shot

(03:08) - from college to PGA Tour Americas

(06:13) - traveling full-time

(11:59) - origin of swing mechanics

(15:11) - going to Ohio State

(21:16) - swing speed

(31:07) – planning a professional schedule

(36:41) - playing in the US Open

(44:32) - using launch monitors

In this episode, we are joined by Mike Carroll. Mike (@Fit_For_Golf) is a strength and conditioning coach and creator of Fit For Golf.

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Hosted by: Cooper Collins (@coopercollins99) and Daniel Hamrin (@DanielHamrin)

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(01:10) - Puttview Books first tee shot

(04:20) - working with PGA Tour players

(08:23) - workout schedule

(14:08) - trained vs. untrained

(21:39) - benefits of speed training

(27:53) - Rory’s and Bryson’s speed

(35:34) - how to get more speed

(43:41) - swing sequencing and Dr. Kwon

(53:34) - workout programming

In this episode, we are joined by J.M. Butler. J.M. (@jm.butler) is a professional golfer who won the 2024 NCAA Team Championship with the Auburn Tigers.

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(01:10) - Puttview Books first tee shot

(03:16) - National Championship schedule

(05:06) - National Championship setup

(09:01) - setting goals

(14:03) - matches against Neal Shipley

(17:19) - championship match

(20:54) - Auburn’s preparation

(26:41) - plans for improvement

(30:34) - favorite memories

In this episode, we are joined by Ryan Crysler. Ryan (@ryancrysler) is a senior instructor at the Butch Harmon Floridian.

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(01:10) - Puttview Books first tee shot

(06:27) - group structure at The Floridian

(12:32) - learning from Butch

(16:27) - time at SMU

(25:28) - identifying patterns

(34:35) - getting into golf instruction

(41:00) - preparation vs. swing

(46:32) - expectation management

(52:54) – analyzing performance

In this episode, we are joined by Roberto Castro. Roberto (@cicioCASTRO) currently works a job in consulting, but previously played on the PGA Tour, making 115/192 cuts with 12 Top-10 finishes.

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(01:40) - Puttview Books first tee shot

(04:33) - amping up game for the Tour

(09:07) - retiring from the Tour

(16:27) - time at Georgia Tech

(24:28) - getting status on PGA Tour

(32:10) - swing changes and improvements

(38:04) - workout routine when playing

(45:09) - strokes gained

(51:58) - what stats you should look at

In this episode, we are joined by Mike Finney. Mike (@mfinneygolf) is the Director of Golf at the University of Louisville Golf Club. Mike had a successful career as a college golfer at LSU before turning pro and eventually turning to golf instruction.

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(01:09) - Puttview Books first tee shot

(03:10) - golf instruction

(07:09) - biomechanics

(16:27) - using hands to square face

(26:34) - the effect of backswing on rotation

(37:29) - playing in tournaments

(53:38) - videoing swing

(01:00:09) - preferred grip orientation

(01:07:10) - steep vs. shallow short game