Son of a Butch with Claude Harmon
137 episodes - English - Latest episode: 13 days ago - ★★★★★ - 129 ratingsClaude Harmon is back and breaking down all things golf – a simple game that tends to confuse smart people. On Son of a Butch, Claude shares world-class swing instruction to help improve your scores while hosting conversations about what the best players, personalities and fanatics love about the game.
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2021 Year-End Wrap Up: Revisit some of the best moments from our inaugural year
December 31, 2021 10:00 - 44 minutes - 40.4 MBEnjoy a celebratory collection of fun, insightful and informative conversations from an array of guests selected by both Claude and listeners. Thank you for the tremendous support for the show from launch day on. Head to @claudeharmon3 on Instagram to share who you want to see on the podcast next year. Happy New Year and don’t miss the first show of 2022 dropping January 5th! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Robert Rock: Playing on the European Tour while also coaching professionally, beating Tiger in a final pairing
December 29, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 111 MBRobert Rock has played on the European Tour for 20+ years, but arguably most impressive is the fact that he now continues to compete AND coach other players including Matt Wallace at the same time. He discusses how he prepares to teach while teeing it up himself as well as what went into ousting Tiger Woods in the final pairing of the 2012 Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship. Hint – he was thinking 'Don’t be the guy that shoots 85!’ The veteran also shares what it was like playing with Rory McIlroy ...
Robert Rock Interview: Playing on the European Tour while also coaching professionally, beating Tiger in a final pairing
December 29, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 55 MBRobert Rock has played on the European Tour for 20+ years, but arguably most impressive is the fact that he now continues to compete AND coach other players including Matt Wallace at the same time. He discusses how he prepares to teach while teeing it up himself as well as what went into ousting Tiger Woods in the final pairing of the 2012 Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship. Hint – he was thinking 'Don’t be the guy that shoots 85!’ The veteran also shares what it was like playing with Rory McIlroy ...
Macklemore Interview: Finding golf with a 5-iron, the creation of Bogey Boys and what he hopes to accomplish through fashion
December 20, 2021 10:00 - 45 minutes - 41.4 MBThe Grammy award-winning artist caught the golf bug after flushing a 5-iron from a fairway bunker and hasn’t stopped since. As Macklemore prepares to once again play in the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am, he’s focusing on using fashion as an entry point into golf with the launch of his new brand Bogey Boys. He shares what inspires him from the 70s and 80s eras, the uniqueness of individuality and the styles of players like Che Che Rodriquez, Payne Stewart, Lee Trevino and Ian Poulter alongside his...
Lou ”Golf Stats Pro” Stagner Interview: Surprising PGA Tour stats, analyzing expectations and data insights for game improvement
December 15, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 59.5 MBRenowned data analytics expert Lou Stagner aka "golf stats pro" has become a Twitter sensation and influential figure in the space by combining a lifelong passion for the game with his data background as a business intelligence and analytics executive. He was recently appointed Data Insights Lead at Arccos — the pioneer of big data and artificial intelligence for golf. As a self-proclaimed golf nut and data nerd, Stagner translates analytics into digestable insights while discussing why amat...
Dr. Bhrett McCabe: Mental strength for the modern game, four elements for success and dealing with pressure
December 08, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 149 MBDr. McCabe is the Sports and Performance Psychologist for the University of Alabama Athletic Department and has become a trusted resource for amateur, collegiate, and professional golfers on the PGA, LPGA, and Korn Ferry Tours. He dives into the psyche of athletes while discussing his four-pronged recipe for success and why you *shouldn't* strive to stay calm under pressure. Plus, Dr. McCabe shares the advice he gave Jon Rahm after his U.S. Open win and how players can set themselves up for ...
Dr. Bhrett McCabe Interview: Mental strength for the modern game, four elements for success and dealing with pressure
December 08, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 73.6 MBDr. McCabe is the Sports and Performance Psychologist for the University of Alabama Athletic Department and has become a trusted resource for amateur, collegiate, and professional golfers on the PGA, LPGA, and Korn Ferry Tours. He dives into the psyche of athletes while discussing his four-pronged recipe for success and why you *shouldn't* strive to stay calm under pressure. Plus, Dr. McCabe shares the advice he gave Jon Rahm after his U.S. Open win and how players can set themselves up for ...
Rick Shiels Interview: Building golf‘s biggest YouTube channel, instruction in the digital age and growing the game his own way
December 01, 2021 05:05 - 1 hour - 75 MBFormer professional golfer and social media sensation Rick Shiels joins to discuss his journey from conventional teaching to growing the largest YouTube channel concentrated on golf, Rick Shiels Golf — which has amassed nearly 2 million subscribers. The Brit describes the awe-inspiring moment he realized how big his online following really is, what he misses most from coaching players full-time and describes his unique strategy for growing the game. Thanks to our partners — Visit Rapsod...
Cameron McCormick Interview: How Jordan Spieth shook off his slump, facing criticism, coaching amateurs and pros, plus why juniors could regress in college
November 24, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 79.1 MBGolf performance coach Cameron McCormick joins the show and discusses how he got hooked on golf while growing up in Australia. McCormick met Jordan Spieth when he was 12 years old and the two have stuck together ever since — riding out the 3x major champ's nearly four-year winless drought. McCormick opens up about facing criticism, how Spieth's game got off track and what they did to bring it back. Thanks to our partners — Visit Rapsodo.com/offcourse and use code offcourse at checkout for ...
Jimmy Walker Interview: His career, advice to rookies, the power of making par and why the Tour needs an off-season
November 17, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 63.6 MBOn this episode of GOLF’s Off Course with Claude Harmon III, Jimmy Walker joins for a lengthy discussion on the state of golf. The major winner explains why he isn’t totally satisfied with his professional accomplishments, what it’s like to be in the zone and how he won the 2016 PGA Championship. Walker also shares advice for young rookies on Tour and how important making par really is on the scorecard to have an established career. Plus, the veteran discusses the grind of the long seson and...
Sean Foley Interview: Coaching Tour players, super-leaners, why golf is deeper than a mental game and how he ‘over-coached Tiger‘
November 10, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 65.8 MBIn a special edition of Off Course — Claude Harmon is LIVE from GOLF's Top 100 Teachers Summit at Pinehurst. CH3 is joined by fellow Top 100 Teacher and Tour Coach, Sean Foley in front of their peers as they discuss working with his students, including Justin Rose, Lydia Ko, Danny Willet and Cameron Champ. Foley also lends his unique perspective to the game and how it's deeper than just being mental as well as his likes and dislikes about instruction in this day and age. With wisdom and hind...
Matt Wallace Interview: Differences between the European and PGA Tours, his game, learning from pro peers and his fiery attitude
November 03, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 62.1 MBIn this episode of GOLF’s Off Course with Claude Harmon III, four-time European tour winner Matt Wallace dissects his game and what he's learned from the best pros in the world. After joining the PGA Tour in 2020, the Englishman talks recent success including a 3rd place finish at the 2021 Valero Texas Open followed by T4 at the Zozo Championship. Wallace also shares the valuable lesson he learned from one year of playing collegiate golf and speaks openly about his fiery temper on the course...
Michael Pena Interview: Finding golf on set, range work as a struggling actor, the pressure of Pro-Ams and why he just doesn‘t want to ‘hurt anybody‘ on the course
October 27, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 68.6 MBOn this episode of GOLF’s Off Course with Claude Harmon III, blockbuster star Michael Pena joins to discuss his impressive career in film and how Hollywood lead him to golf. From Oscar winning films to Marvel movies and binge-worthy shows, Michael’s at the top of his acting game yet is still like any amateur when the cameras are on him at the golf course - nervous! Find out how he took up the game shortly after hearing James Garner and Jack Lemmon obsess over the game on set, how he honed hi...
Boyd Summerhays Interview: From playing to coaching on Tour, lessons learned, parenting kids for competition and Tony Finau‘s goals
October 20, 2021 09:00 - 48 minutes - 44.7 MBIn this episode of GOLF’s Off Course with Claude Harmon III, Tour Coach and GOLF Top 100 Teacher Boyd Summerhays joins to talk shop on all things golf. As a fellow first family of golf, the Summerhays have been synonimous with the sport for generations and Boyd speaks candidly about his own pitfalls of chasing perfection while playing professionally alongside the positive impact its had on him, his mentoring style, and preparing his children for a future in competitive golf. Boyd also detail...
Wayne Riley Interview: ‘Radar‘ from playing on Tour to on-course commentating, why so many great golfers hail from down under
October 13, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 58.8 MBOn this episode of GOLF’s Off Course with Claude Harmon III, former Aussie professional and current Sky Sports commentator Wayne Riley joins and shares how he got the nickname 'Radar' from the hit show M*A*S*H. Radar discusses how he fell in love with the sport growing up down under, offers his take on why there are so many great Australian golfers and why we'll definitely see another player as dominant as Tiger Woods and Jack Nicklaus. Plus, Radar shares why it's such an honor to walk along...
J.R. Smith Interview: Swish on going back to school, playing collegiate golf and winning championships with LeBron
October 06, 2021 09:00 - 50 minutes - 45.9 MBIn this episode of GOLF’s Off Course with Claude Harmon III, 2x NBA Champion J.R. Smith drops in as he shifts from the court to the course. Straight from high school to the NBA, J.R. became one of the most entertaining players in the League spanning 5 teams in 16 seasons. Most recently he enrolled at North Carolina A&T University to earn his degree and tee it up for the Aggies golf team as a student. Hear the lessons he learned from playing alongside greats like Lebron James, how Moses Malon...
Ryder Cup Recap: Team USA‘s ‘Changing of the Guard‘, Stricker and the Vice Captains, DJ and crowd complaints
September 29, 2021 09:00 - 29 minutes - 27 MBOn this episode of GOLF’s Off Course with Claude Harmon III, CH3 shares his first hand experience of Team USA's dominant victory over the Europeans at Whistling Straits. Claude discusses the major takeaways from the 43rd Ryder Cup, including how the American players came together under Captain Steve Stricker and Dustin Johnson’s leadership going 5-0. There's also been a lot of chatter whether or not the home crowd was over the top and too much for a golf event. Plus, Claude answers your Ryde...
Dan Hicks Interview: His most famous calls, the essence of a good broadcast, Tiger Woods and why the Ryder Cup is the greatest golf event
September 22, 2021 09:00 - 57 minutes - 52.3 MBIn this episode of GOLF’s Off Course with Claude Harmon III, Dan Hicks takes a trip down memory lane as one of the legendary voices of NBC Golf. For nearly 30 years, Hicks has had one of the best front row seats in sports - from working alongside Johnny Miller and now Paul Azinger, to taking over for Dick Enberg in the 18th tower and learning from the legendary Bob Costas - he’s seen it all. Hear his take on enhancing the audiences perspective, what it’s like to cover multiple sports and the...
Butch Harmon Interview: The Ryder Cup rivalry, stars, stories and strategy
September 15, 2021 09:00 - 57 minutes - 52.2 MBIt's all in the family for this week’s episode of GOLF’s Off Course with Claude Harmon III, as the legendary Butch Harmon joins the podcast to talk all things Ryder Cup. Butch previews the upcoming event at Whistling Straits with a perspective that could only come from decades of knowledge, including the players that are bound to make the biggest impact, which pairings will work, and what matchup he'd pay to see. Plus, Butch answers all your Ryder Cup questions and does not hold back! See o...
Paul McGinley Interview: Ramping up for the Ryder Cup, debunking European team myths and optimizing Team USA‘s strengths
September 08, 2021 09:00 - 48 minutes - 44 MBIn this episode of GOLF’s Off Course with Claude Harmon III, the first Irishman to captain Team Europe to victory sits down to discuss everything Ryder Cup. From his famous 18th hole putt at the Belfry to win in 2002 to his victory as Captain in 2014, McGinley offers unique insight into the upcoming matchup. The Irishman shares that despite what everyone believes, it's not always rosie in the European locker room between teammates. He also dives into what Team USA has working in their favor ...
Austin Johnson Interview: Caddying for his brother, aimpoint green reading, DJ‘s Masters win and the Ryder Cup
September 01, 2021 09:00 - 58 minutes - 53.7 MBOn this episode of GOLF’s Off Course with Claude Harmon III, AJ discusses the learning curve while picking up the bag for his brother DJ and life as a caddie on Tour. He also dives into their 2020 Masters win, including the walk up the 72nd hole when DJ didn't know that he had a five-shot lead. AJ shares why he's so focused on utilizing aimpoint green reading to help DJ make more putts, plus shares the difference in caddying during Tour events, Presidents Cups and Ryder Cups. See omnystudio...
Bubba Watson Interview: Common misconceptions about himself, the legacy he wants to leave, his roles at The Ryder Cup, and pink equipment! Plus, Tiger's impact?
August 25, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 60.1 MBOn this episode of GOLF’s Off Course with Claude Harmon III, the two-time Masters Champ discusses how peoples' perceptions of him are different than the real thing and what he wants his legacy to be. Bubba also discusses his long career and what he learned from Tiger Woods, what he was thinking before his famous 18th hole shot at Augusta, how his theme with pink shafts and drivers started. Plus, we finally hear from the man himself about what exactly "Bubba golf" means! See omnystudio.com/l...
Bryson DeChambeau Interview: Doing things differently, peoples' perceptions, art vs science, gains and distance
August 18, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 82.1 MBOn this episode of GOLF’s Off Course with Claude Harmon III, the Mad Scientist discusses how math and science did not come easy as a child which is part of why he's so determined to master them in his professional career on the course. Bryson also speaks candidly about why he does things a certain way and what he's trying to achieve versus what peoples' perceptions of him might be. The 2020 U.S. Open Champ also discusses his ongoing pursuit to gain distance, lessons learned from playing with...
Amanda Balionis Interview: Historic interviews with Phil, DJ and the game’s best, plus working alongside Jim Nantz and the CBS Sports team
August 11, 2021 19:20 - 1 hour - 74.5 MBOn this episode of GOLF’s Off Course with Claude Harmon III, Amanda Balionis details her journey from high school sports sidelines to making history at the Masters. The CBS Sports Reporter jokes about lessons learned along the way while coming up through the ranks with Tour rookies Jason Kokrak, Harris English, and Brian Harman. Balionis also shares her favorite memories and what stands out about champions during their win, plus who the best interviews in golf are. See omnystudio.com/listen...
Pat Perez Interview: 20 years on Tour, learning from Tiger, other players' games and rule changes
August 04, 2021 09:00 - 56 minutes - 51.6 MBOn this episode of GOLF’s Off Course with Claude Harmon III, 45-year old veteran Pat Perez joins his new coach to talk about how the game has evolved over his nearly 20 year career on Tour and just how good the new generation of players is. Perez weighs in on the distance debate, sheds light on what he learned from watching Tiger, why course setups aren't difficult enough, what rules he'd change and even touches on players' games including Jon Rahm, DJ, JT, Rory, and Brooks before ranking hi...
Phil Kenyon Interview: Coaching Justin Rose and Gary Woodland, perfecting elite putting and avoiding the yips!
July 28, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 73.5 MBOn this episode of GOLF’s Off Course with Claude Harmon III, putting guru Phil Kenyon discusses everything that can help improve your stroke. From balancing the art vs. science, to developing the right habits and practice formula, to what separates the best in the game from amateurs, the coach extraordinaire shares his knowledge and advice for anyone trying to get better on the greens. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Billy Harmon Interview: Don't coach the 'genius' out of players, caddying on Tour and playing without fear
July 21, 2021 09:00 - 49 minutes - 45.4 MBIt's another family episode of GOLF’s Off Course with Claude Harmon III, as Bill Harmon joins the show. The youngest of the four Harmon brothers shares his view from a lifetime spent in the sport, including: how the best play without fear, why older generations found their own game and then perfected it, and why finding your own confidence is key. Billy also discusses his time caddying on Tour caddy and working with Jay Haas. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Chris Como Interview: Coaching Tiger and Bryson, the pursuit of distance and the creation of his home lab
July 14, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 62.4 MBOn this episode of GOLF’s Off Course with Claude Harmon III, PGA Tour Coach Chris Como discusses his career path from driving ranger picker to professional teacher, working with Tiger and Bryson's evolution during his quest for distance. Plus, Como dives into how he transformed his rental house into a home golf lab equipped with force plates and 3D motion capture cameras. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jamie Dornan Interview: Golf obsession, quick swing fixes, and how he went from Holywood, Northern Ireland to Hollywood, California
July 07, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 70.7 MBOn this episode of GOLF’s Off Course with Claude Harmon III, actor Jamie Dornan discusses how he learned the game while growing up in Northern Ireland and is obsessed with it, even watching tournaments at dinner with his wife and YouTube clips to improve his swing. Jamie discusses his career from modeling to acting and how sports but specifically golf, are a common denominator that bring people from all walks of life together. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Justin Parsons Interview: Coaching Harris English and Louis Oosthuizen, plus why Northen Ireland produces great players
June 30, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 80.4 MBOn this episode of GOLF’s Off Course with Claude Harmon III, Sea Island instructor Justin Parsons discusses working with his students and their recent success at the U.S. Open and The Travelers Championship. Louis Oosthuizen and Harris English finished 2nd and 3rd at Torrey Pines respectively, while English went on to win at TPC River Highlands. Parsons also shares memories of watching Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry grow up playing, states why the driving range is a dangerous place and whether...
Mike Wilbon Interview: Finding golf late, Tiger's impact and Michael Jordan
June 23, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 71.8 MBOn this episode of GOLF’s Off Course with Claude Harmon III, ESPN's Michael Wilbon discusses how he found golf later in life as a result of Tiger Woods and his impact on the game. Plus, the PTI co-host of 20 years and recent NBA Hall of Fame inductee recounts time he spent on and off the course with Michael Jordan, Wayne Gretzky, Shaq and other greats. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Butch Harmon Interview: DJ vs Tiger, Ben Hogan‘s ball striking, and Jack Nicklaus‘ smarts
June 16, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 55.2 MBIt's a special father and son episode of GOLF’s Off Course with Claude Harmon III, as legendary instructor Butch Harmon joins the show. After working with some of the greatest on Tour, including Tiger Woods, Phil Mickelson and Greg Norman, Butch offers a lifetime of golf observations; including why everyone needs to own their own swing and how today's players rely on too many coaches and too much information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Butch Harmon Interview: DJ vs Tiger, Ben Hogan's ballstriking, and Jack Nicklaus' smarts
June 16, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 112 MBIt's a special father and son episode of GOLF’s Off Course with Claude Harmon III, as legendary instructor Butch Harmon joins the show. After working with some of the greatest on Tour, including Tiger Woods, Phil Mickelson and Greg Norman, Butch offers a lifetime of golf observations; including why everyone needs to own their own swing and how today's players rely on too many coaches and too much information.
Trevor Immelman Interview: Broadcast booth vs playing, balancing golf with life, and the Masters
June 09, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 59.3 MBOn this episode of GOLF’s Off Course with Claude Harmon III, rising broadcaster Trevor Immelman shares his view from the booth as opposed to playing on Tour. The 2008 Masters Champion discusses why Augusta is so special, what separates the best players in the world, and why you should own your own swing. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dave Phillips Interview: Phil Mickelson, longevity, coffee, and dodgeball
June 04, 2021 09:30 - 58 minutes - 53.7 MBOn this bonus episode of GOLF’s Off Course with Claude Harmon III, TPI co-founder Dave Phillips discusses his friendship with the 2021 PGA Champion and the lifestyle changes Lefty made to stop yo-yo dieting and maintain his physique at age 50. Dave also dives into his love of coffee, its health benefits and how it led to a business venture with Phil. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mel Reid Interview: The LPGA Tour, tattoos and coming out
June 02, 2021 10:01 - 57 minutes - 52.8 MBOn the debut episode of GOLF’s Off Course with Claude Harmon III, LPGA winner Mel Reid unpacks her impressive game and talks life on Tour, traveling, playing in the Solheim Cup, proactive changes she’d like to see in the game and her experience publicly coming out in 2018. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Off Course with Claude Harmon Teaser
March 29, 2021 17:45 - 7 minutes - 13.7 MBJoin renowned golf coach Claude Harmon III as he interviews the best players in the world and personalities from all walks of life about golf and what it takes to be great.