Episodes

  • 097: Ian Gilligan – Beating Cancer & Dominating College Golf
    Apr 11 2025

    In this episode, we are joined by Ian Gilligan. Ian (@ian.gilligan) is a college golfer and top-5 in PGA Tour U.

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

    Sponsored by: https://puttviewbooks.com/

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    (01:10) - Puttview Books first tee shot

    (02:48) - Ian's background

    (07:18) - working with Gankas

    (11:10) - transferring to Florida

    (15:25) - playing first PGA Tour event

    (21:26) - post-round process

    (26:07) - off-season practice

    (34:01) - team goals for Florida

    (39:32) - beating cancer

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    46 mins
  • 096: Johan Swanepoel – Caddying on LIV and PGA Tour
    Mar 28 2025

    In this episode, we are joined by Johan Swanepoel. Johan (@johanswanepoel) is the caddie for Branden Grace and former caddie for Christian Bezuidenhout.

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

    Sponsored by: https://puttviewbooks.com/

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    (01:10) - Puttview Books first tee shot

    (03:50) - Johan's golf background

    (06:18) - South African talent

    (11:20) - best memories as a caddie

    (15:25) - data on the LIV Tour

    (20:31) - data providers

    (26:07) - learning from coaches

    (30:01) - difference with majors

    (35:04) - the importance of caddies

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    41 mins
  • 095: David Ford – Performance, Rest, & Faith
    Mar 24 2025

    In this episode, we are joined by David Ford. David (@davidfordgolf) is an college golfer at UNC and is #1 on PGA Tour University.

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

    Sponsored by: https://puttviewbooks.com/

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    (01:10) - Puttview Books first tee shot

    (03:11) - David's background

    (05:44) - handling an offseason

    (10:20) - what David focuses on when nervous

    (15:52) - path to UNC

    (21:31) - best ways to rest

    (28:07) - nutrition

    (36:01) - working on practice rounds

    (40:31) - becoming more like Christ

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    46 mins
  • 094: Derek Deminsky – Leveling Up the Short Game
    Dec 6 2024

    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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    Hosted by: Cooper Collins (@coopercollins99), Daniel Hamrin (@DanielHamrin), and Jack Bergstrom (@Jack_Bergstrom)

    Sponsored by: https://puttviewbooks.com/

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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

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    51 mins
  • 093: Scott Fawcett – Proving DECADE Right
    Oct 11 2024

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

    Sponsored by: https://puttviewbooks.com/

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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

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    1 hr and 13 mins
  • 092: Maxwell Moldovan – From PGA Tour U to the PGA Tour Americas
    Sep 13 2024

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

    Sponsored by: https://puttviewbooks.com/

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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

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    52 mins
  • 091: Mike Carroll – Getting Stronger and Hitting the Ball Longer
    Jun 21 2024

    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)

    Sponsored by: https://puttviewbooks.com/

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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

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    1 hr and 9 mins
  • 090: J.M. Butler – Winning a National Championship
    Jun 17 2024

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

    Sponsored by: https://puttviewbooks.com/

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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

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    36 mins