Pure Golf Collective

Jayne is a UK based Performance Practice Coach specializing in the mind-body connection. Her expertise is based on over 30 years’ training and teaching Buddhist meditation and Tai Chi. Her unique approach to sports performance uses simple principles of these ancient disciplines to help athletes overcome anxiety, nerves and mental interference. For almost two decades Jayne has worked with golfers, tennis players and athletes from many other sports,  helping them understand and apply Eastern principles and deep practice techniques for performing in the zone (aka flow). Check out her website for more information; https://chi-performance.com/jaynestorey/ 

Episode 8 we catch up sport broadcaster Shawn McKenzie. We dive into the behind the scenes of being on National TV, an addiction to golf and all of the things that he loves about the game. 

Peter Sanders joins us again in Round Two to catch up and chat further on the use of analytics and stats in the game of golf. An absolute legend on this topic you certainly want to check this one out!  Also, check out his application which we feel is best on the market at www.shotbyshot.com  Enjoy.

Carter and Jon dive into some of themes that surround their lives as coaches. As well as the dynamic landscape the current world holds on them and society in terms of development and well being. Enjoy the discussion!

Carter catches up with Russell Budd who has been involved in the professional golf world as a player, coordinator and ref. Thanks again Russell for your insights. Submit a picture showing the reasons why you love this game for your chance to win some awesome prizes on our forum page. @ puregolfcollective.com Enjoy

Jon catches up with Rishi Thakker who has been involved in the golf world working for Titleist in the Player Development world. Thanks again Rishi for your insights.  Submit a picture showing the reasons why you love this game for your chance to win some awesome prizes on our forum page. Also to check out Jon visualization script please visit the website as well. @ puregolfcollective.com Enjoy

Hosts Carter and Jon dive into a discussion around some of the important skills to enhance a journey of development. Check out the link in bio to listen! ALSO share your favourite golf photos that express the reasons why you love the game at puregolfcollective.com. Weekly winners will be announced and awarded! Enjoy.

Looking back so the view forward is even clearer.  Hosts Carter and Jon reflect back on Round 1 of the PGC Podcast and their busy summers after a winter of hibernation. As well they discuss some of the exciting pieces coming in the winter months with the Pure Golf Collective as they tee off the start of Round 2.  Check out puregolfcollective.com and share your favourite golf photos that express the reasons why you love the game. Weekly winners will be announced and awarded with a prize! Enjoy.

Welcome to the Pure Golf Collective. 

Jon guides the panel through and exploration and discussion on the theme of reflection. Reflection comes in many forms and it is something that all great performers practice. Learn more on how reflection might be applied on your journey here. Enjoy.

Session 3 of the Performance Mindset Series. Jon, along with the panel, discuss the importance of interference and obstacles on the journey.

The Performance Mindset Series, hosted by Jon, is a fantastic resource for any person interested in learning more about the cultivation of a healthy mindset. Episode 2 explores the values of setting goals and the role it has for a person embarking on a development journey.

The Performance Mindset Series, hosted by Jon, is a fantastic resource for any person interested in learning more about the cultivation of a healthy mindset. Episode 1 explores the concept of Self Awareness and the role it has for a person embarking on a development journey.  Enjoy.

Wayne Morden is back diving deeper into the discussion and themes from his first session with the Pure Golf Collective. Jon and Carter also reflect on the PNC Championship and set a discussion for next episode on the evolution vs traditions in golf.  Be sure to head over to puregolfcollective.com and share a picture with us on our forum showing the reason(s) why you love this game. Weekly winners are awarded! Enjoy!

Sit back, grab a drink and relax while Carter and Jon explore the idea of golf trips and experiences. A fun discussion investigating exactly what it is that captivates golfers to travel to world to play some of the most sought after courses and what, if any, are differences amongst them? We would love to here your stories, make sure you share with us! Enjoy.

Wayne T. Morden is the principal of Athlone Golf & Sports. He is an entrepreneur at heart, a curious soul. Published author of Golf Shorts and Plus Fours, Wayne is also a wordsmith. Most importantly, Wayne is a golfing traditionalist. With his band of merry men, Wayne has experienced many of the life-altering courses throughout the world. Athlone Golf & Sports specializes in creating unique sports holidays and tours throughout the world, with a focus on great golfing destinations. Athlone's passion is to build a golf holiday experience which goes beyond the traditional hotel, golf and car package. Wayne knows that food and drink and sightseeing are all part of the equation. We'll help you put together the perfect, personalized trip which will leave you with lasting memories. We offer plenty of great activities for those non-golfing days as well.  Wayne and his team now undertake to provide you the most memorable and tailored experiences for the golfing community, one trip at a time, one golfer at a time Hope you enjoy the exploration

Matt Comand is the Director of Performance with Emergent. Matt has over 10 years of coaching experience and has developed expertise in areas such as mental skills training, personal behaviour change, leadership development, and team dynamics. Upon earning his Masters of Sport & Performance Psychology at the University of Denver, Matt was a professor at Humber College for 5 years and has worked with clients in professional, athletic, and academic settings. In 2019, he founded Emergent, a High Performance Consulting firm. This episode will explore themes to understand what you can control on your path towards mastery and discuss some of the tools to help enhancing your development journey.  Enjoy.

Going where not many go, exploring testy waters and discussing the undiscussed. In this episode we explore one of the most concerning, gut wrenching, phenomenon in the game of golf.  Enjoy the listen! Share this episode or any episode to receive a Pure Golf Collective Notebook!

“Creating an empowering, child centric, PLAYful learning environment and watching children shine.” Kate Tempesta’s education, and early career, focused on exercise science and fitness. She later transitioned to the educational arena where she created and taught the movement education program at St. Thomas More Play Group for ten years. After becoming an LPGA T&CP member, she founded the Urban Golf Academy to combine her passions for golf, early childhood education, and movement. To this day she considers herself to have the best job in the world. Kate has spoken on several panels about growing the game of golf, including the Inaugural PGA of America Junior Golf Summit, the National Golf Course Owners Association Annual Conference, Proponent Group’s Power of 6 and Under presentation, as well as the Youth & Family Golf Summit at the 2014 PGA Show. Additionally, the PGA of Canada invited Kate to take part in their professional development series, offering Canadian PGA members the opportunity to learn some of the best practices of UGA. The most useful of which are UGA’s trademark “Birdie-isms”; effective and engaging metaphors that take the complex physical, mental, and emotional concepts of golf and make them both accessible and memorable for children. Over the years, with Kate at the helm, UGA has provided the joy of golf to 1,000 children annually. The philosophy is that children learn most effectively when having fun at any age. We are serious about the “fun factor” and we are serious about playing golf! In our classes, students engage in age-appropriate activities focused on golf while connecting to physical, social, cultural and academic concepts. Our classes and activities empower students to work as part of a team, build self-confidence and sportsmanship skills, and develop an aptitude and love for the game of golf. Most recently, Kate has engaged with her team to develop the Birdie Basics and Birdie Basics Pro boxes; a joint curriculum, lecture series, and utility kit that gives parents, teachers, and professional coaches alike the tools and access to implement UGA’s proven methods to turn their children and students into lifelong golfers. Kate resides on the Upper West Side of New York City. In her spare time, you can find Kate kickboxing, swinging a sword and planning how UGA can positively effect children the world over. Kate regularly practices gratitude and believes in leaving each day a little better off than when it started. Enjoy.

Born in Kapuskasing, raised in Oshawa, Andrea began skating at the age of 4 and became a competitive pair skater, competing at 5 national championships. Upon retiring from active competition, started training to become a skating judge. After graduating from Carelton University, she began to work for the provincial government, Social Services Department, as a front line caseworker. Retired from government work in 1998 when her family decided to relocate for my husband’s job. From 1998-2015 our family moved to Boston, Detroit, Singapore, Shanghai, Bangkok, Detroit. While living overseas, she worked in various capacities with the Singapore Ice Skating Association and the Ice Skating Association of Malaysia. During these years Andrea continued training as a judge, eventually reaching the highest level (ISU Championship Judge) in 2007. She has judged at the 2010 Olympics, 4 World Championships, the Four Continents Championships (4 times), Grand Prix Final (3 times), approximately 18 Grand Prix competitions, and numerous other international events. In addition to being an ISU judge, Andrea is an international Referee and an International Technical Controller. Currently Andrea is the Chair of the Skate Canada High Performance Development Committee. Other work with Skate Canada includes: elite athlete monitoring, member of the Officials Assignment and Promotion committee. Lastly, in 2015 Andrea was inducted into the Oshawa Sports Hall of Fame. We are very fortunate and grateful to be sharing this discussion with you. Enjoy!