The Spin Axis - Golf Podcast
Episodes
055: Feels vs. Mechanics in the Golf Swing
24 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
While every golfer may be a “feel” player, instructors often debate whether they should prescribe feels or teach the technique of the golf swing. ...
054: Tips to Build Swing Speed
17 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
If you want more distance, you have to train for speed on purpose! In this discussion, Erik, Jayson, and Tyson break down practical ways golfers can s...
053: Professional Putter Fittings with Nick from Callaway Golf
10 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This episode features Nick Arther of Callaway Golf, joining Erik and Jayson to discuss what really matters in a modern putter fitting. The conversatio...
052: Mike Carroll on Blocked vs. Random Practice (and the Flawed Debate)
03 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Erik, Jayson, and Tyson talk with Mike Carroll (aka Irish Mike of “Fit for Golf”) to challenge the oversimplified “random pract...
051: Distance Control and Heads Up Putting with Dr. Sasho MacKenzie
24 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This episode features Dr. Sasho MacKenzie, noted golf biomechanist, consultant to PING, and creator of The Stack System, joining Erik, Jayson, and Tys...
050: Between Two Shots with Jason Novetsky
17 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Inspired by the Dave Matthews Band song “The Space Between,” this episode features performance psychologist Dr. Jason Novetsky, founder of Champio...
049: The Four Types of Golf Students
10 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Erik, Jayson, and Tyson explore the different types of golfers they see in lessons. These are not “good” or “bad” students, but players with d...
048: The Problems with 2D Video in Golf Swing Analysis
03 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
How much can you really trust what you see on a swing video? In this episode, Erik, Jayson, and Tyson break down the biggest limitations of 2D video a...
047: Winter Golf Trips - Expectations, Preparation, and Having Fun
27 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
With winter golf trips on the calendar for many northern players, Erik, Jayson, and Tyson tackle how to approach these getaways without letting expect...
046: John Graham on Smarter Putting Practice
20 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This episode features John Graham, a PGA Tour and LPGA Tour putting instructor known for his practical, results-driven approach to putting performance...
045: Monte Scheinblum on Modern Instruction, Data, and Speed
13 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this wide-ranging conversation, Erik and Tyson are joined by Monte Scheinblum, longtime golf instructor, long-drive world champion, and one of the ...
044: Averages, Windows, and Ranges in the Golf Swing
06 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
How much should you really care about “average” Tour numbers? In this episode, Erik, Jayson, and Tyson explain why averages only tell part of the ...
043: One Thing We No Longer Teach
30 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this reflective episode, Erik, Jayson, and Tyson each share a teaching concept they’ve moved away from, as well as why their thinking changed. Er...
042: The Three Main Moves in the Golf Swing
23 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Before worrying about small(er) technical details, golfers need to understand the big pieces that make the swing work. In this episode, Erik introduce...
041: Shaun Webb on the Swing Coach App
16 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode features Shaun Webb, co-founder of Athletic Motion Golf (AMG), known for their data-driven instruction and extensive 3D research on how t...
040: Short Game vs. Long Game - Why They've Got Different Goals
09 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Jayson leads a discussion on why the short game and long game often demand opposite movement patterns and why trying to use one swing...
039: Putter Alignment - At Setup and Throughout the Stroke
02 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How important is aim in putting… really? In this episode, Erik, Jayson, and Tyson dig into the myths and realities of putter alignment, starting wit...
038: Dr. Raymond Prior (Golf Beneath the Surface) and the Psychology of Practice
25 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Erik, Jayson, and Tyson sit down with Dr. Raymond Prior, a highly respected performance psychologist and author whose work helps elit...
037: David Orr and All Things Putting
18 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, the crew welcomes world-renowned putting coach David Orr, founder of Flatstick Academy and putting instructor at Pine Needles Lodge and Gol...
036: Listener Mailbag #2 - Draws, Short Game without a Green, When do you Stop Making Changes, and More
11 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this lively mailbag episode, the crew tackles eight listener questions covering everything from the “P System” to why some golfers might hit dr...
035: How to Plan Your Off-Season Work
04 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What should you really be doing in the off-season to get better? In this episode, Erik, Jayson, and Tyson lay out a blueprint for building an effectiv...
034: Understanding Force Plates and Ground Reaction Forces
28 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How much do you really know about the forces under your feet during the golf swing? In this episode, Erik, Jayson, and Tyson explore how force plates ...
033: Tour Players as "Models" for the Golf Swing
21 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Should you really be trying to swing like Rory McIlroy or Dustin Johnson? In this episode, Erik, Jayson, and Tyson dig into the pros and cons of compa...
032: The Four Rotations in the Golf Swing
14 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What really rotates in a great golf swing, and how much should it? In this episode, Erik, Jayson, and Tyson break down the way four key things rotate ...
031: The Importance of Feedback in Practice
07 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In golf, it’s not enough to just practice: you have to practice with the right kind of feedback. In this episode, we dive into why feedback is essen...
030: The Toughest Things to Learn in the Golf Swing
30 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we dig into three of the most challenging (yet critical) aspects of the golf swing. First, we explore the timing of the shifts: when ...
029: The Importance of GAPs (Grip, Alignment, Posture/Setup)
23 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week we dive into three fundamentals every golfer should revisit regularly: Grip, Alignment, and Posture/Setup (GAPs). Even small mistakes in the...
028: The Last 20 Years and the Next 20 Years of Golf Instruction – with Brian Manzella (Part 2)
16 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Continuing our interview with Brian Manzella, we continue to talk about the past and future of golf instruction. We question whether PGA Tour players ...
027: The Last 20 Years and the Next 20 Years of Golf Instruction – with Brian Manzella (Part 1)
09 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
026: Stats Deep Dive with Lou Stagner
02 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
025: Mastering Distance Control in Putting (Hint: Do NOT Accelerate Through Impact)
26 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
024: The Driver Swing vs. The Iron Swing
19 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 smalle...
023: Behind the Scenes with a Top Club Fitter
12 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
022: Listener Mailbag #1 - Shallowing, Compression, and Clubface Control
05 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this listener mailbag episode, we tackle five great questions from our audience. We dive into whether players should use their arms or body rotatio...
021: Online Lessons vs. In-Person — Pros and Cons
29 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we compare online and in-person golf lessons. Each format has unique advantages and challenges. Erik, Jayson, and Tyson discuss the v...
020: How to Be a Great Golf Student
22 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 o...
019: Grip Pressure – How Tightly Should You Hold the Club?
15 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
018: Chasing Scratch with Mike Shade (Instruction, Ball Flight Laws, Grip Strength, Curling, and Lessons Learned)
08 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 (so...
017: Wrist Angles and Feedback with HackMotion
01 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 h...
016: Practicing to Improve Our Golf Swings
24 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 sh...
015: In Season vs. Out of Season Changes
17 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 cha...
014: Motor Pattern Learning — Getting Comfortable Being Uncomfortable
10 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 lear...
013: TSA Tier List — Training Aids
03 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
012: Pro Tips from Lowest Score Wins, with Mike Granato
27 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Mike Granato of Athletic Motion Golf returns to join us for a discussion centered around Erik’s book, Lowest Score Wins. We take a closer look at th...
011: Prioritizing Swing Changes with GEARS and Mike Granato of Athletic Motion Golf
20 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode features a conversation with Mike Granato of Athletic Motion Golf, where we dive deep into how GEARS 3D motion capture helps instructors ...
010: Commonly Misunderstood Concepts in Golf
13 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 arm...
009: The Most Common Golf Lessons We Give (Spin Axis Draft Style)
06 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
008: Should You Get Better or Worse in a Lesson?
29 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We dive into a common (and oft-debated) part of the lesson experience — what should progress actually look like during a session? Should players exp...
007: Social Media Instruction — Helpful Hack or Harmful Shortcut?
22 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
006: Skill vs. Technique — What's the Difference and Why It Matters
15 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Erik, Jayson, and Tyson dive into one of the most debated (and rightly so!) concepts in golf development: the difference between skill and technique. ...
005: Low Spinners vs. Using the Bounce — What's the Better Short Game Move?
08 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
004: Six Golf Drills We Hate
01 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 th...
003: Six Golf Drills We Love
25 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 pi...
002: Do's and Don'ts for Parents at a Junior Lesson
18 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 involv...
001: How Long Should a Golf Lesson Be?
12 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 instructi...