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027: The Last 20 Years and the Next 20 Years of Golf Instruction – with Brian Manzella (Part 1)
We’re joined by Brian Manzella, a perennial Golf Digest Top 50 and Golf Magazine Top 100 instructor, with over 40 years of teaching experience and a reputation for blending science with swing artistry. In part one of our two-part conversati
026: Stats Deep Dive with Lou Stagner
This week we were joined by Lou Stagner, the golf data evangelist and Data Insights Lead for Arccos Golf and one of the game’s best-known voices on golf analytics. Lou has built a huge following for his ability to make data both accessible
025: Mastering Distance Control in Putting (Hint: Do NOT Accelerate Through Impact)
We dive into why distance control is the single most important skill in putting, why so many golfers struggle with it, and how to do it. All too often we see golfers take the putter back too slowly, run out of time, and then "hit" at the ba
024: The Driver Swing vs. The Iron Swing
We break down what truly changes (and what doesn’t) when you switch from irons to the driver or vice versa. We agree that the differences are smaller than most think: setup leads the way (including a bit more axis tilt, often under six degr
023: Behind the Scenes with a Top Club Fitter
We’re joined by Nick, a long-time plus-handicap golfer, former instructor, and veteran fitter for one of the biggest names in golf, to pull back the curtain on the club fitting world. Nick shares his background, the types of golfers he sees
022: Listener Mailbag #1 - Shallowing, Compression, and Clubface Control
In this listener mailbag episode, we tackle five great questions from our audience. We dive into whether players should use their arms or body rotation to shallow the club, how to compress the ball with an in-to-out swing, and whether short
021: Online Lessons vs. In-Person — Pros and Cons
In this episode, we compare online and in-person golf lessons. Each format has unique advantages and challenges. Erik, Jayson, and Tyson discuss the value of hands-on instruction, real-time adjustments, and subtle feedback like facial react
020: How to Be a Great Golf Student
In this episode, we unpack what makes a great student in golf lessons. Erik leads a discussion based on his viral Twitter thread detailing 14 traits of successful students, from being open to change and having a growth mindset to showing up
019: Grip Pressure – How Tightly Should You Hold the Club?
In this episode, we dig into the nuances of grip pressure — how hard should you actually hold the club during a swing? We challenge the old “baby bird” analogy, explore how amateurs and professionals differ in both strength and pressure pat
018: Chasing Scratch with Mike Shade (Instruction, Ball Flight Laws, Grip Strength, Curling, and Lessons Learned)
In this episode, we’re joined by Mike Shade from the wildly popular podcast Chasing Scratch, where he and co-host Eli chronicle their journey to (some day) becoming scratch golfers. We talk to Mike about the emotional and practical challeng
017: Wrist Angles and Feedback with HackMotion
In this episode, we dive into the HackMotion training aid — a device that provides real-time data on wrist mechanics in the golf swing. We discuss how we primarily use it to monitor flexion and extension, radial and ulnar movement, and the
016: Practicing to Improve Our Golf Swings
In this episode, Tyson takes the lead and interviews Jayson and Erik about their own golf swings, how they practice, and how those personal efforts shape the way they coach others. We dive into our specific swing tendencies — like crossing
015: In Season vs. Out of Season Changes
In this episode, we break down how the approach to practice and swing changes shifts depending on the time of year. Should you chase big technical changes mid-season? Or save them for the off-season grind? We talk about when to focus on ski
014: Motor Pattern Learning — Getting Comfortable Being Uncomfortable
Changing a golf swing isn’t just about knowing what to do — it’s about how you go about learning it. In this episode, we talk motor pattern learning: how golfers internalize new movements and build lasting change. We cover common pitfalls l
013: TSA Tier List — Training Aids
In this episode, Erik surprises Jayson and Tyson with a list of ten golf training aids — from the classics to the quirky — and they rank each one live, tier list–style. With no prep and no hints, their honest, unfiltered reactions lead to s
012: Pro Tips from Lowest Score Wins, with Mike Granato
Mike Granato of Athletic Motion Golf returns to join us for a discussion centered around Erik’s book, Lowest Score Wins (https://lowestscorewins.com/). We take a closer look at the “Pro Tips” chapter — practical advice for golfers who want
011: Prioritizing Swing Changes with GEARS and Mike Granato of Athletic Motion Golf
This episode features a conversation with Mike Granato of Athletic Motion Golf (https://athleticmotiongolf.com), where we dive deep into how GEARS 3D motion capture helps instructors and players better understand — and improve — the golf sw
010: Commonly Misunderstood Concepts in Golf
In this episode, we dive into some of the most misunderstood ideas that golfers — of all levels — tend to get backward. We break down why your arms shouldn’t do much in the backswing but are crucial in the downswing, why the hands and club
009: The Most Common Golf Lessons We Give (Spin Axis Draft Style)
In Episode 9 of The Spin Axis, the crew goes draft-style again — this time picking the most common swing issues they see in lessons (excluding grip and setup). From over-the-top swings and open clubfaces to tension-filled postures and chick
008: Should You Get Better or Worse in a Lesson?
We dive into a common (and oft-debated) part of the lesson experience — what should progress actually look like during a session? Should players expect immediate improvement, or is a temporary step back part of the process? We explore how b
007: Social Media Instruction — Helpful Hack or Harmful Shortcut?
In Episode 7, Erik, Jayson, and Tyson take a hard look at the rise of social media golf instruction. From Instagram reels to YouTube tips, golfers are flooded with quick fixes and flashy drills. But are they actually helping? The guys break
006: Skill vs. Technique — What's the Difference and Why It Matters
Erik, Jayson, and Tyson dive into one of the most debated (and rightly so!) concepts in golf development: the difference between skill and technique. What separates the ability to execute under pressure from just having good mechanics? Can
005: Low Spinners vs. Using the Bounce — What's the Better Short Game Move?
In this episode, the guys break down one of the most mesmerizing shots in golf — the low spinner — and contrast it with the more forgiving, bounce-friendly approach to chipping and pitching. Is that sexy one-hop-and-stop shot worth chasing,
004: Six Golf Drills We Hate
As a follow-up to Episode 3, we’re drafting again… but this time, it’s six golf drills we hate! Believe it or not, there are drills out there that are recommended to golfers that we think are counter-productive or even mildly harmful to the
003: Six Golf Drills We Love
It’s draft day on The Spin Axis! Erik, Jayson, and Tyson choose their all-time favorite golf drills in a snake draft format. From building a good pivot with kettlebell swings to dialing in distance control with the random ladder drill, thes
002: Do's and Don'ts for Parents at a Junior Lesson
In the second episode of The Spin Axis, Erik, Jayson, and Tyson tackle a tricky but important topic — how parents should (and shouldn’t) be involved in their junior golfer’s lessons. Should you chime in with swing advice or leave it to the
001: How Long Should a Golf Lesson Be?
Welcome to the very first episode of The Spin Axis! Erik, Jayson, and Tyson kick things off by challenging a long-standing tradition in golf instruction — the one-hour lesson. Is 60 minutes really the sweet spot, or could a shorter (or long
