Gopher Golf Podcast
162 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 3 years ago - ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsGopher Golf is all about maximizing the golf experience. We want you to play your best golf. However, in order to do that, the mental game is a challange that needs to be addressed. That's what Gopher Golf focuses on; Improve your golf game by improving your thinking. We offer helpful discussions on certain areas regarding thinking, mindset adjustments, golf tips and some minor swing tips to get you out of slumps. Additionally, PGA Tour news, equipment, products, courses, etc. are discussed throughout the podcasts. Ben Stefan runs the podcast shows and has close to 30 years of golf experience. He is an avid golfer with a passion for the game and improving to become the best golfer he can be. He shares his tips based on experience which can help an avarage golfer become a good golfer.
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Episodes
[021] - Gopher Golf - Offseason Strength & Conditioning for Golf
November 15, 2019 03:00 - 13 minutes - 8.95 MBThis episode focuses on offseason strength conditioning, and what you can do to improve physically for your upcoming season on the golf course. More detailed offseason fitness programs will be posted on the Gopher Golf website in December 2019 to help you utilize the Winter months in preparation for the upcoming golf season. Podcasted outside with a cigar and cocktail. Please excuse a couple of minor audio glitches when recording. You can check out the Gopher Golf website for more golf t...
Gopher Golf - Offseason Strength & Conditioning for Golf [021]
November 15, 2019 03:00 - 13 minutes - 8.95 MBThis episode focuses on offseason strength conditioning, and what you can do to improve physically for your upcoming season on the golf course. More detailed offseason fitness programs will be posted on the Gopher Golf website in December 2019 to help you utilize the Winter months in preparation for the upcoming golf season. Podcasted outside with a cigar and cocktail. Please excuse a couple of minor audio glitches when recording. You can check out the Gopher Golf website for more golf t...
Gopher Golf - Golf Rhythm & the Book "Golf Flow" [020]
November 08, 2019 12:00 - 22 minutes - 15.5 MBThis episode discussed Tiger & Rory's recent wins as well as a couple subjects in Gio Valiante's book, Golf Flow (highly recommended read) to help with rhythm. Also, includes a little product giveaway at the end of the podcast. Podcasted outside with a cigar and cocktail. You can check out the Gopher Golf website for more golf tips at this link: Gopher Golf www.gophergolfinc.com
[020] - Gopher Golf - Golf Rhythm & the Book "Golf Flow"
November 08, 2019 12:00 - 22 minutes - 15.5 MBThis episode discussed Tiger & Rory's recent wins as well as a couple subjects in Gio Valiante's book, Golf Flow (highly recommended read) to help with rhythm. Also, includes a little product giveaway at the end of the podcast. Podcasted outside with a cigar and cocktail. You can check out the Gopher Golf website for more golf tips at this link: Gopher Golf www.gophergolfinc.com
[020] - Gopher Golf - Golf Rhythm & the Book "Golf Flow"
November 08, 2019 12:00 - 22 minutes - 15.5 MBThis episode discussed Tiger & Rory's recent wins as well as a couple subjects in Gio Valiante's book, Golf Flow (highly recommended read) to help with rhythm. Also, includes a little product giveaway at the end of the podcast. Podcasted outside with a cigar and cocktail. You can check out the Gopher Golf website for more golf tips at this link: Gopher Golf www.gophergolfinc.com
Gopher Golf - Interview with Joey Davisson [019]
October 31, 2019 01:00 - 24 minutes - 16.6 MBThis is an interview with Joey Davisson of the NC State Professional Golf Management program. We discuss playing under pressure, maintaining focus and additional golf talk. Joey shares his knowledge of the game with some helpful tips. Podcasted outside with a couple Rolling Rocks. You can check out the Gopher Golf website for more golf tips at this link: Gopher Golf www.gophergolfinc.com
[019] - Gopher Golf - Interview with Joey Davisson
October 31, 2019 01:00 - 24 minutes - 16.6 MBThis is an interview with Joey Davisson of the NC State Professional Golf Management program. We discuss playing under pressure, maintaining focus and additional golf talk. Joey shares his knowledge of the game with some helpful tips. Podcasted outside with a couple Rolling Rocks. You can check out the Gopher Golf website for more golf tips at this link: Gopher Golf www.gophergolfinc.com
[019] - Gopher Golf - Interview with Joey Davisson
October 31, 2019 01:00 - 24 minutes - 16.6 MBThis is an interview with Joey Davisson of the NC State Professional Golf Management program. We discuss playing under pressure, maintaining focus and additional golf talk. Joey shares his knowledge of the game with some helpful tips. Podcasted outside with a couple Rolling Rocks. You can check out the Gopher Golf website for more golf tips at this link: Gopher Golf www.gophergolfinc.com
[018] - Gopher Golf - Enduring Long Rounds / Slow Play
October 25, 2019 01:00 - 29 minutes - 20 MBThis episode focuses on slow play, and how longer rounds seem to lead to poorer performance on the course. Also, the Golfweek Amateur Tour National Championship down at Hilton Head is discussed as well as some other golf stuff. Podcasted outside with a cigar and cocktail. You can check out the Gopher Golf website for more golf tips at this link: Gopher Golf www.gophergolfinc.com
[018] - Gopher Golf - Enduring Long Rounds / Slow Play
October 25, 2019 01:00 - 29 minutes - 20 MBThis episode focuses on slow play, and how longer rounds seem to lead to poorer performance on the course. Also, the Golfweek Amateur Tour National Championship down at Hilton Head is discussed as well as some other golf stuff. Podcasted outside with a cigar and cocktail. You can check out the Gopher Golf website for more golf tips at this link: Gopher Golf www.gophergolfinc.com
Gopher Golf - Enduring Long Rounds / Slow Play [018]
October 25, 2019 01:00 - 29 minutes - 20 MBThis episode focuses on slow play, and how longer rounds seem to lead to poorer performance on the course. Also, the Golfweek Amateur Tour National Championship down at Hilton Head is discussed as well as some other golf stuff. Podcasted outside with a cigar and cocktail. You can check out the Gopher Golf website for more golf tips at this link: Gopher Golf www.gophergolfinc.com
[017] - Gopher Golf - Playing Fearless Golf
October 17, 2019 00:00 - 23 minutes - 15.9 MBThis episode focuses on how to play fearless golf by focusing on two important factors to overcome worry and anxiety prior to your swing. Podcasted outside with a cigar and cocktail. You can check out the Gopher Golf website for more golf tips at this link: Gopher Golf www.gophergolfinc.com
Gopher Golf - Playing Fearless Golf [017]
October 17, 2019 00:00 - 23 minutes - 15.9 MBThis episode focuses on how to play fearless golf by focusing on two important factors to overcome worry and anxiety prior to your swing. Podcasted outside with a cigar and cocktail. You can check out the Gopher Golf website for more golf tips at this link: Gopher Golf www.gophergolfinc.com
[017] - Gopher Golf - Playing Fearless Golf
October 17, 2019 00:00 - 23 minutes - 15.9 MBThis episode focuses on how to play fearless golf by focusing on two important factors to overcome worry and anxiety prior to your swing. Podcasted outside with a cigar and cocktail. You can check out the Gopher Golf website for more golf tips at this link: Gopher Golf www.gophergolfinc.com
Gopher Golf - Stayig in the Moment II [016]
October 11, 2019 01:00 - 18 minutes - 12.6 MBThis episode focuses on staying present and why you should do it on the golf course and in your day-to-day life. Podcasted outside with a cigar and cocktail. You can check out the Gopher Golf website for more golf tips at this link: Gopher Golf www.gophergolfinc.com
[016] - Gopher Golf - Stayig in the Moment II
October 11, 2019 01:00 - 18 minutes - 12.6 MBThis episode focuses on staying present and why you should do it on the golf course and in your day-to-day life. Podcasted outside with a cigar and cocktail. You can check out the Gopher Golf website for more golf tips at this link: Gopher Golf www.gophergolfinc.com
[016] - Gopher Golf - Stayig in the Moment II
October 11, 2019 01:00 - 18 minutes - 12.6 MBThis episode focuses on staying present and why you should do it on the golf course and in your day-to-day life. Podcasted outside with a cigar and cocktail. You can check out the Gopher Golf website for more golf tips at this link: Gopher Golf www.gophergolfinc.com
[015] - Gopher Golf - Every Shot Counts
October 04, 2019 01:00 - 20 minutes - 14.1 MBThis episode focuses on never quitting on your round because every shot counts and you never know how its going to shake out. A couple golf tips are discussed as well. Podcasted outside with a cigar and cocktail. You can check out the Gopher Golf website for more golf tips at this link: Gopher Golf www.gophergolfinc.com
Gopher Golf - Every Shot Counts [015]
October 04, 2019 01:00 - 20 minutes - 14.1 MBThis episode focuses on never quitting on your round because every shot counts and you never know how its going to shake out. A couple golf tips are discussed as well. Podcasted outside with a cigar and cocktail. You can check out the Gopher Golf website for more golf tips at this link: Gopher Golf www.gophergolfinc.com
[015] - Gopher Golf - Every Shot Counts
October 04, 2019 01:00 - 20 minutes - 14.1 MBThis episode focuses on never quitting on your round because every shot counts and you never know how its going to shake out. A couple golf tips are discussed as well. Podcasted outside with a cigar and cocktail. You can check out the Gopher Golf website for more golf tips at this link: Gopher Golf www.gophergolfinc.com
[014] - Gopher Golf - Motivation & Encouragement
September 27, 2019 01:00 - 20 minutes - 14.1 MBThis episode focuses on looking at your golf struggles from a different angle, with words of encouragement to keep you focused on moving forward with your game. Podcasted outside with a cigar and cocktail. You can check out the Gopher Golf website for more golf tips at this link: Gopher Golf www.gophergolfinc.com
[014] - Gopher Golf - Motivation & Encouragement
September 27, 2019 01:00 - 20 minutes - 14.1 MBThis episode focuses on looking at your golf struggles from a different angle, with words of encouragement to keep you focused on moving forward with your game. Podcasted outside with a cigar and cocktail. You can check out the Gopher Golf website for more golf tips at this link: Gopher Golf www.gophergolfinc.com
Gopher Golf - Motivation & Encouragement [014]
September 27, 2019 01:00 - 20 minutes - 14.1 MBThis episode focuses on looking at your golf struggles from a different angle, with words of encouragement to keep you focused on moving forward with your game. Podcasted outside with a cigar and cocktail. You can check out the Gopher Golf website for more golf tips at this link: Gopher Golf www.gophergolfinc.com
[013] - Gopher Golf - Focus
September 20, 2019 01:00 - 31 minutes - 21.9 MBThis episode is about focus, awareness on when you may be losing focus and how avoid careless mistakes on the course. Also a couple recommended books and other stuff. You can check out the Gopher Golf website for more golf tips at this link: Gopher Golf www.gophergolfinc.com
[013] - Gopher Golf - Focus
September 20, 2019 01:00 - 31 minutes - 21.9 MBThis episode is about focus, awareness on when you may be losing focus and how avoid careless mistakes on the course. Also a couple recommended books and other stuff. You can check out the Gopher Golf website for more golf tips at this link: Gopher Golf www.gophergolfinc.com
Gopher Golf - Focus [013]
September 20, 2019 01:00 - 31 minutes - 21.9 MBThis episode is about focus, awareness on when you may be losing focus and how avoid careless mistakes on the course. Also a couple recommended books and other stuff. You can check out the Gopher Golf website for more golf tips at this link: Gopher Golf www.gophergolfinc.com
Gopher Golf - Putt for Dough [012]
September 13, 2019 02:00 - 22 minutes - 15.7 MBThis episode focuses on putting and how important it is for your game. The episode features tips to improve your confidence, mindset and technique to gain more success on the greens. Podcasted outside with a cigar and cocktail. You can check out the Gopher Golf website for more golf tips at this link: Gopher Golf www.gophergolfinc.com
[012] - Gopher Golf - Putt for Dough
September 13, 2019 02:00 - 22 minutes - 15.7 MBThis episode focuses on putting and how important it is for your game. The episode features tips to improve your confidence, mindset and technique to gain more success on the greens. Podcasted outside with a cigar and cocktail. You can check out the Gopher Golf website for more golf tips at this link: Gopher Golf www.gophergolfinc.com
[012] - Gopher Golf - Putt for Dough
September 13, 2019 02:00 - 22 minutes - 15.7 MBThis episode focuses on putting and how important it is for your game. The episode features tips to improve your confidence, mindset and technique to gain more success on the greens. Podcasted outside with a cigar and cocktail. You can check out the Gopher Golf website for more golf tips at this link: Gopher Golf www.gophergolfinc.com
[011] - Gopher Golf - Interview with Kyle Akins
September 05, 2019 23:00 - 24 minutes - 16.7 MBThis is an interview with Kyle Akins. Kyle is a professional golfer and teaching pro at Bentwinds CC in North Carolina. He is a +4 handicap with an outstanding tournament track record and ability to play clutch golf. I peppered him with questions to find the keys to success out on the golf course. Interview was podcasted outside with cigars and cocktails. You can check out the Gopher Golf website for more golf tips at this link: Gopher Golf www.gophergolfinc.com
[011] - Gopher Golf - Interview with Kyle Akins
September 05, 2019 23:00 - 24 minutes - 16.7 MBThis is an interview with Kyle Akins. Kyle is a professional golfer and teaching pro at Bentwinds CC in North Carolina. He is a +4 handicap with an outstanding tournament track record and ability to play clutch golf. I peppered him with questions to find the keys to success out on the golf course. Interview was podcasted outside with cigars and cocktails. You can check out the Gopher Golf website for more golf tips at this link: Gopher Golf www.gophergolfinc.com
Gopher Golf - Interview with Kyle Akins [011]
September 05, 2019 23:00 - 24 minutes - 16.7 MBThis is an interview with Kyle Akins. Kyle is a professional golfer and teaching pro at Bentwinds CC in North Carolina. He is a +4 handicap with an outstanding tournament track record and ability to play clutch golf. I peppered him with questions to find the keys to success out on the golf course. Interview was podcasted outside with cigars and cocktails. You can check out the Gopher Golf website for more golf tips at this link: Gopher Golf www.gophergolfinc.com
[010] - Gopher Golf - Golf Course/Game Management
August 30, 2019 01:00 - 30 minutes - 20.7 MBThis episode is about "Golf Course Management" or what some may call "Golf Game Management", NOT agronomy, but actually managing your round and using strategy to think through your shots. This is something many amateurs overlook, but it can have a positive impact on your game if you can implement a little strategy. Podcasted outside with a cigar and cocktail. You can check out the Gopher Golf website for more information at this link: Gopher Golf www.gophergolfinc.com
Gopher Golf - Golf Course/Game Management [010]
August 30, 2019 01:00 - 30 minutes - 20.7 MBThis episode is about "Golf Course Management" or what some may call "Golf Game Management", NOT agronomy, but actually managing your round and using strategy to think through your shots. This is something many amateurs overlook, but it can have a positive impact on your game if you can implement a little strategy. Podcasted outside with a cigar and cocktail. You can check out the Gopher Golf website for more information at this link: Gopher Golf www.gophergolfinc.com
[010] - Gopher Golf - Golf Course/Game Management
August 30, 2019 01:00 - 30 minutes - 20.7 MBThis episode is about "Golf Course Management" or what some may call "Golf Game Management", NOT agronomy, but actually managing your round and using strategy to think through your shots. This is something many amateurs overlook, but it can have a positive impact on your game if you can implement a little strategy. Podcasted outside with a cigar and cocktail. You can check out the Gopher Golf website for more information at this link: Gopher Golf www.gophergolfinc.com
[009] - Gopher Golf - Golf and Life
August 23, 2019 02:00 - 21 minutes - 15 MBThis episode is about the parallels between golf and life and how certain aspects of the game can provide great benefit in your own life. The points discussed are based on what I have experienced through my years of playing golf. Podcasted outside with a cigar and cocktail. You can check out the Gopher Golf website for more information at this link: Gopher Golf
Gopher Golf - Golf and Life [009]
August 23, 2019 02:00 - 21 minutes - 15 MBThis episode is about the parallels between golf and life and how certain aspects of the game can provide great benefit in your own life. The points discussed are based on what I have experienced through my years of playing golf. Podcasted outside with a cigar and cocktail. You can check out the Gopher Golf website for more information at this link: Gopher Golf
[009] - Gopher Golf - Golf and Life
August 23, 2019 02:00 - 21 minutes - 15 MBThis episode is about the parallels between golf and life and how certain aspects of the game can provide great benefit in your own life. The points discussed are based on what I have experienced through my years of playing golf. Podcasted outside with a cigar and cocktail. You can check out the Gopher Golf website for more information at this link: Gopher Golf
[008] - Gopher Golf - Emotion
August 16, 2019 01:00 - 29 minutes - 20.6 MBThis episode focuses on controlling your emotion on the course, cigars and handling pressure :) Episode was done outside in the evening so I could have a cigar and cocktail while I recorded, which is the explanation for the background noise. You can check out the Gopher Golf website for more information at this link: Gopher Golf
[008] - Gopher Golf - Emotion
August 16, 2019 01:00 - 29 minutes - 20.6 MBThis episode focuses on controlling your emotion on the course, cigars and handling pressure :) Episode was done outside in the evening so I could have a cigar and cocktail while I recorded, which is the explanation for the background noise. You can check out the Gopher Golf website for more information at this link: Gopher Golf
Gopher Golf - Emotion [008]
August 16, 2019 01:00 - 29 minutes - 20.6 MBThis episode focuses on controlling your emotion on the course, cigars and handling pressure :) Episode was done outside in the evening so I could have a cigar and cocktail while I recorded, which is the explanation for the background noise. You can check out the Gopher Golf website for more information at this link: Gopher Golf
Gopher Golf - Prep and Routine [007]
August 09, 2019 01:00 - 26 minutes - 18.3 MBThis episode focuses on how to effectively practice, prep and focus on routine prior to shots. Episode was done outside in the evening so I could have a cigar and cocktail while I recorded, which is the explanation for the background noise. You can check out the Gopher Golf website for more information at this link: Gopher Golf
[007] - Gopher Golf - Prep and Routine
August 09, 2019 01:00 - 26 minutes - 18.3 MBThis episode focuses on how to effectively practice, prep and focus on routine prior to shots. Episode was done outside in the evening so I could have a cigar and cocktail while I recorded, which is the explanation for the background noise. You can check out the Gopher Golf website for more information at this link: Gopher Golf
[007] - Gopher Golf - Prep and Routine
August 09, 2019 01:00 - 26 minutes - 18.3 MBThis episode focuses on how to effectively practice, prep and focus on routine prior to shots. Episode was done outside in the evening so I could have a cigar and cocktail while I recorded, which is the explanation for the background noise. You can check out the Gopher Golf website for more information at this link: Gopher Golf
Gopher Golf - Performance Anxiety [006]
August 02, 2019 01:00 - 31 minutes - 21.8 MBThis episode focuses on performance anxiety and how to deal with the nerves of winning or shooting your best score ever. Episode was done outside in the evening so I could have a cigar and cocktail while I recorded, which is the explanation for the background noise. You can check out the Gopher Golf website for more information at this link: Gopher Golf
[006] - Gopher Golf - Performance Anxiety
August 02, 2019 01:00 - 31 minutes - 21.8 MBThis episode focuses on performance anxiety and how to deal with the nerves of winning or shooting your best score ever. Episode was done outside in the evening so I could have a cigar and cocktail while I recorded, which is the explanation for the background noise. You can check out the Gopher Golf website for more information at this link: Gopher Golf
[006] - Gopher Golf - Performance Anxiety
August 02, 2019 01:00 - 31 minutes - 21.8 MBThis episode focuses on performance anxiety and how to deal with the nerves of winning or shooting your best score ever. Episode was done outside in the evening so I could have a cigar and cocktail while I recorded, which is the explanation for the background noise. You can check out the Gopher Golf website for more information at this link: Gopher Golf
Gopher Golf - Thinking During Your Round [005]
July 26, 2019 02:00 - 33 minutes - 23.2 MBThis episode focuses on the right and wrong thinking during your golf round with a couple other golf tips and golf talk. Episode was done outside in the evening so I could have a cigar and cocktail while I recorded, which is the explanation for the background noise. You can check out the Gopher Golf website for more information at this link: Gopher Golf
[005] - Gopher Golf - Thinking During Your Round
July 26, 2019 02:00 - 33 minutes - 23.2 MBThis episode focuses on the right and wrong thinking during your golf round with a couple other golf tips and golf talk. Episode was done outside in the evening so I could have a cigar and cocktail while I recorded, which is the explanation for the background noise. You can check out the Gopher Golf website for more information at this link: Gopher Golf
[005] - Gopher Golf - Thinking During Your Round
July 26, 2019 02:00 - 33 minutes - 23.2 MBThis episode focuses on the right and wrong thinking during your golf round with a couple other golf tips and golf talk. Episode was done outside in the evening so I could have a cigar and cocktail while I recorded, which is the explanation for the background noise. You can check out the Gopher Golf website for more information at this link: Gopher Golf