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#57 - 8 things I wish I had known way earlier

21 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

If you’re a 12+ handicap struggling with a slice, Craig Jones just dropped a masterclass in this episode that’ll flip everything you’ve been tol...

#56 Silence, Self-Talk, and a Bogey-Free 33? Masters Lessons & a Father-Son Reset

14 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What do a 90-71 bounce-back, a bogey-free 33, and a 45-minute silent car ride have in common? In this post-Masters episode, Craig unpacks a weekend fu...

#55 Uneven Lies

02 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Struggling with awkward lies on the course—especially those dreaded downhill or ball below the feet ones? You're not alone. In this episode of Golf ...

#54 Negativity Bias: The Mental Block Killing Your Game

27 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Ever had a great round ruined in your mind by one chunked chip or a single double bogey? You're not alone—and it’s not your swing, it’s your bra...

#53 The Power of Habit, and the James Clear Story I Had to Share

26 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

You don’t need more motivation—you need a system so simple it’s almost impossible not to follow. In this episode, Craig shares the powerful mind...

#52 Why Motivation Is Overrated (And What to Do Instead)

25 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

If you’ve been waiting around for motivation to magically show up and fix your golf swing, this episode is your wake-up call. Coach Craig breaks dow...

#51 The Real Process of Swing Change: Why You Revert & How to Actually Improve

23 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Ever feel like your swing falls apart the moment you step onto the course, even after solid practice sessions? In this episode of Golf Swing Fix, Crai...

#50 Why Self-Diagnosing Your Golf Swing Is Wrecking Your Progress

22 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Think hanging back on your trail foot is your biggest swing issue? Think again. In this episode of Golf Swing Fix, Craig breaks down one of the most c...

#49 The missing piece -why you're not improving

11 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

You’ve watched countless YouTube golf tips, tried different swing thoughts, and spent hours at the range—but your game isn’t improving. In this ...

#48 Rethinking Intermediate targets

07 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Golf Swing Fix, we dive into the concept of intermediate targets. Craig shares why focusing on a spot a few feet in front of the ba...

#47 Why the Driving Range is Wasting Your Time (And What to Do Instead)

26 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

If you're stuck in an endless cycle of swing tips, wasted range sessions, and frustration, you're not alone. In this episode of Golf Swing Fix, Craig ...

#46 How to recover from a bad round

20 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today, I share a personal story about a rough round of golf I had, and how journaling helped me pinpoint the issue with my swing. Then we get into a t...

#45 My Bryson story and breaking down the shot the made history

18 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The force was with Bryson on US Open Sunday.  Today I tell a story of how I used to feel about Bryson and how that all changed in March of 2023 w...

#44 Stages of improvement and being okay with where you are

16 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today we're laying out the stages to improvement.  Where are you in these stages? And do you really HAVE to do anything? Just knowing where you a...

#43 Longer bunker shots

15 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today, I’ve got a fresh story for you. Yesterday, on the seventh hole at Gallery North Course in Marana, Arizona, my buddy Josh hit his tee shot int...

#42 Is it time to marry your golf game?

14 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

When it comes to improving your game, most people "play the field" to their own detriment.  I got the idea for today's episode from a podcast I l...

#41 What your elbows should be doing in the swing

13 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The reality is, while it DOES take consistent work to improve, most players are making it WAY harder than it needs to be. HINT: It's NOT about spendin...

#40 Using Face Spray

12 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Center face contact is crucial for pure, powerful shots.  But so many players don't even know where they're hitting the ball on the face.  D...

#39 The Dangers of Self-Diagnosis

11 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Too often, players misidentify their main issues.  You might THINK hanging back on your back foot is the root cause of your inconsistency like th...

#38 4 Success Stories

03 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today we're talking what we're always talking about - the TRUTH about improving your game.  Every week we do Live Lesson Friday where members sen...

#37 A better way to chip it close and shave strokes

26 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Are you one of those players who has fallen in love with your 56 degree sand wedge or even your 60 degree lob wedge from around the green? Today we're...

#36 Don't Rely on Motivation

23 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Motivation comes and goes as how you FEEL. That's why you can't rely on motivation to change your game (or to change anythi...

#35 Reverse your Practice Ratios

12 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Most players don't practice at home. And if they DO practice at home, it's maybe 10-20% of their practice and the other 80-90% of their practice is at...

#34 4 things you can do to move the needle right now

10 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Here's what they are... Check your grip Set yourself up to practice at home Learn training vs trusting mode/read Golf is not a game of perfect by Bob...

#33 1000 Days of Doing with Ben Miller

09 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Improving your game does NOT take a Herculean effort.  At Face First Golf we work smarter, not harder.  Real improvement comes from doing th...

#31 Tools of the Trade

07 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Every master of his craft needs his tools.  In this episode I'm sharing audio from one of the first videos you get after signing up.  There ...

#30 Golf is like Dancing

06 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

What a great live lesson Friday we had this morning! Great attendance, great interaction, and just a fast paced ride to improving your grip among othe...

#29 The 3 myths and 4 pillars of improvement

05 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The 3 previous episodes were about the 3 myths of golf improvement.  Today I wanted to summarize all 3 and add the 4 pillars of success in improv...

#28 Do you have to get worse before you get better?

05 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever heard that when it comes to improving your game you have get worse before you better? These days we only hear about quick fixes.  B...

#27 You don't fix your swing on the driving range

03 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The driving range is NOT where you fix your swing.  The driving range is where you hit 200 balls with 7 different swing thoughts.  On the dr...

#26 Doing the Small Swing Work

02 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today's episode is a little different.  I recorded a video about how you need to walk before you run to make the big changes.  It means lear...

#25 Weak Grip Creep

30 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today's episode dives deep into one of our favorite topics: the grip. Ever heard of a strong grip? Well, if your handicap's over 12, you might want to...

#24 The 2 most important lessons

28 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Craig kicks off the episode with a candid discussion about the reality of improving your golf game. He emphasizes the necessity of hard work and consi...

#23 The 4 Stages of Improvement

27 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Stage 1: Starting with Zero Knowledge: This is  where every golfer begins, knowing nothing about the technicalities of the game. Stage 2: Getting...

Driver

19 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s discussion revolves around the importance of hitting the driver well, contrary to the common belief that short game is all that matters. Cra...

The Power of Home Practice

14 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Coming to you from sunny Marana, Arizona, I've got my eyes set on my trusty net, gearing up for our weekly Live Lesson Fridays. Picture this: players ...

To New Beginnings

29 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

I'm pumped to be back on the podcast, and what better way to kick things off than by talking about transformation. You know, that feeling of looking i...

Dealing with bad shots on the course

09 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Second Best Time to Start

07 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Craig delves into a topic that many golfers can relate to—the importance of getting a head start on your golf game for future succe...

Don't let Procrastination and Perfectionism stop you

03 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Craig kicks off the podcast by debunking the myth that improving your game is a Herculean task. He emphasizes that the real challenge lies in the inco...

Improving your game as a Type A

28 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The highlight of this episode is the success story of Micheline, a determined golfer from Ontario, Canada, who exemplifies the journey to improvement....

Riding the waves of improvement

19 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Face First Golf podcast, hosted by Craig Jones, is dedicated to improving your golf game. Craig has 25 years of experience as a golf coach and ha...

The 4 stages of making a swing change

18 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This is something that is missed in so many lesson programs. They just don't talk about the process of making a swing change. And if you don't know th...

Is there such thing as a quick fix?

17 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

You know the Face First Golf podcast is where we face the truth.  But what's the truth about quick fixes in golf? Does the quick fix exist? My an...

Why I'm no longer scared to tell the truth

16 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

I'm not proud of it, but I used to tell tales of overnight fixes in my own marketing.  But more than ever, I think people are craving the truth.&...

Part 2 - Is the driving range a waste of time?

15 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

If you heard part 1 (the previous episode), you understand things that most players never do like... Why MOST time spent on the range is a waste... AN...

Is the Driving Range a waste of time?

14 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Most players think of the driving range as the place you go to improve your game.  But is that really the case? Could there be a better way? The ...

The Goldilocks Rule

06 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

For peak motivation, humans need to be working on a skill that’s at the edge of their capabilities.  It can't be too hard.  And it can't b...

Taking a swing change from concept to course

30 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Too many players end up "dabbling" with improving their game instead of taking real action.  If your handicap is over 12, the skill you have to l...

What should you fix first - path or face?

27 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The VAST majority of players struggle with an over the top swing and an open club face. But which do you fix first? There is a definitive answer to th...

My conversation with Face First Golf member, Bruce Jensen

25 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It's such a blast to sit down face to face with members and here their take on golf improvement for 12+ handicap players.  I always learn somethi...

What is the 14 Day Intensive?

17 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

I’ve just released my New 14 Day Intensive and I’ve been getting a lot of questions about what it is. In short, it’s 4 time tested principles of...

Send in your swing challenge (Craig's first "solo-cast")

03 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Craig's conversation with Face First Golf member Don Crouse

29 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Don Crouse shares how he went from hitting long irons or hybrids to short irons into greens after increasing his club head speed by 20 MPH.  &nbs...

Craig's conversation with Face First Golf member, Marc London

16 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Enjoy this wide ranging conversation between Craig and long time Face First Golf member, Marc London.  Marc shares his journey to better golf and...