Your Golf Performance Podcast

Please Complete The Listener Survey HereWhat does it take to become a +5 handicap golfer while working a demanding full-time corporate job?In this episode of the Your Golf Performance Podcast, Brent Dale sits down with elite amateur golfer Kris Clelland, whose remarkable golfing journey recently made headlines around the world.In October 2026, Kris achieved something almost unimaginable at Lynwood Country Club — an albatross on the par-5 16th hole, followed immediately by a hole-in-one on the par-3 17th. Two extraordinary shots on consecutive holes, with the combination estimated at odds of 1 in 72 billion!But there's much more to Kris's story than those two incredible holes.Growing up in Scotland, Kris developed his game through elite junior pathways before eventually moving to Australia and building a successful corporate career. Despite the demands of full-time work, he has continued improving, reaching an impressive +5 handicap.We dive into how Kris structures his practice, manages his time, approaches competition and continues pushing the boundaries of his own performance.We explore the difference between practising more and practising better, the importance of having a clear purpose, managing expectations, accepting imperfect golf and developing the mindset required to perform at an elite level.Whether you're a competitive junior, aspiring elite amateur or everyday golfer trying to improve around work and family commitments, this episode is packed with valuable insights into what it really takes to get better at golf.Because improving your golf isn't always about finding more time — it's about making better use of the time you have.Follow Kris Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/krisclellandYoutube - https://www.youtube.com/@krisclellandAs mentioned in my podcasts, I do offer training programs to help you get better at your practice outside of your lessons with your coach!email me for more information [email protected] Aids & Discount CodesBack 2 Basics Putting – Use the code YGP10 for 10% off or Click Here for 10% offDivot Board –Use the code YGP for 10% off or Click here for 10% off Strike Wedge – Click Here for 15% off Ryp Golf Speed Training – use the code YGP at check out for 10% off! Your Golf Performance Academy - Use code PODCAST at check out for 30% off any subscription.Sign up for the free course/library of 22 drills to help you get better at golf hereWe thank Titleist - The number 1 brand in golf for their continued support of the YGP PodcastA huge thank you to the partners who support the Your Golf Performance Podcast:Titleist — supporting golfers at every level with some of the most trusted equipment in the game.Draw More Circles — helping golfers understand their game through powerful stats and performance tracking.STYKZ Golf — an exciting new junior golf equipment company, creating golf clubs designed specifically to help young golfers enjoy the game and develop.Thank you to all our partners for supporting the podcast and helping us continue to bring you new episodes every week.

Please Complete The Listener Survey HereCan you actually switch off between shots?So many good rounds get ruined when the intencity increases....perhaps if you have a switch off mechanism your golf could improve?As mentioned in my podcasts, I do offer training programs to help you get better at your practice outside of your lessons with your coach!email me for more information [email protected] Aids & Discount CodesBack 2 Basics Putting – Use the code YGP10 for 10% off or Click Here for 10% offDivot Board –Use the code YGP for 10% off or Click here for 10% off Strike Wedge – Click Here for 15% off Ryp Golf Speed Training – use the code YGP at check out for 10% off! Your Golf Performance Academy - Use code PODCAST at check out for 30% off any subscription.Sign up for the free course/library of 22 drills to help you get better at golf hereWe thank Titleist - The number 1 brand in golf for their continued support of the YGP PodcastA huge thank you to the partners who support the Your Golf Performance Podcast:Titleist — supporting golfers at every level with some of the most trusted equipment in the game.Draw More Circles — helping golfers understand their game through powerful stats and performance tracking.STYKZ Golf — an exciting new junior golf equipment company, creating golf clubs designed specifically to help young golfers enjoy the game and develop.Thank you to all our partners for supporting the podcast and helping us continue to bring you new episodes every week.

Please Complete The Listener Survey HereWhat happens when the players you grew up competing alongside go on to win on tour—and you’re left wondering, “Why isn’t it happening for me too?”In this episode, I sit down with my good friend and fellow PGA Member, Peter. We completed our traineeships at the same time, travelled to events together and supported each other through mental health challenges.We have an honest conversation about the pressures of playing professionally, the expectations we place on ourselves and how difficult it can be to avoid comparing your journey with someone else’s. Having been part of a state team alongside players who went on to win on tour in the USA, Peter shares his perspective on watching their success while navigating his own path.We also talk coaching, the lessons we’ve learned and how we can help guide the next generation through the highs and lows of the game.A conversation about friendship, perspective and finding your own way in golf.As mentioned in my podcasts, I do offer training programs to help you get better at your practice outside of your lessons with your coach!email me for more information [email protected] Aids & Discount CodesBack 2 Basics Putting – Use the code YGP10 for 10% off or Click Here for 10% offDivot Board –Use the code YGP for 10% off or Click here for 10% off Strike Wedge – Click Here for 15% off Ryp Golf Speed Training – use the code YGP at check out for 10% off! Your Golf Performance Academy - Use code PODCAST at check out for 30% off any subscription.Sign up for the free course/library of 22 drills to help you get better at golf hereWe thank Titleist - The number 1 brand in golf for their continued support of the YGP PodcastA huge thank you to the partners who support the Your Golf Performance Podcast:Titleist — supporting golfers at every level with some of the most trusted equipment in the game.Draw More Circles — helping golfers understand their game through powerful stats and performance tracking.STYKZ Golf — an exciting new junior golf equipment company, creating golf clubs designed specifically to help young golfers enjoy the game and develop.Thank you to all our partners for supporting the podcast and helping us continue to bring you new episodes every week.

Please Complete The Listener Survey HereCould hitting more greens be as simple as measuring to the back edge and taking 5–10 metres off that number?In this week’s Wednesday Wisdom, Brent Dale explores a simple approach to club selection that could help you stop leaving approach shots short and give yourself more birdie putts.We discuss why chasing the flag can hurt your scores, how allowing for your typical strike can change your club choice, and when trouble over the back means you need a different plan.A simple adjustment to your thinking could make a big difference to your greens in regulation.As mentioned in my podcasts, I do offer training programs to help you get better at your practice outside of your lessons with your coach!email me for more information [email protected] Aids & Discount CodesBack 2 Basics Putting – Use the code YGP10 for 10% off or Click Here for 10% offDivot Board –Use the code YGP for 10% off or Click here for 10% off Strike Wedge – Click Here for 15% off Ryp Golf Speed Training – use the code YGP at check out for 10% off! Your Golf Performance Academy - Use code PODCAST at check out for 30% off any subscription.Sign up for the free course/library of 22 drills to help you get better at golf hereWe thank Titleist - The number 1 brand in golf for their continued support of the YGP PodcastA huge thank you to the partners who support the Your Golf Performance Podcast:Titleist — supporting golfers at every level with some of the most trusted equipment in the game.Draw More Circles — helping golfers understand their game through powerful stats and performance tracking.STYKZ Golf — an exciting new junior golf equipment company, creating golf clubs designed specifically to help young golfers enjoy the game and develop.Thank you to all our partners for supporting the podcast and helping us continue to bring you new episodes every week.

Please Complete The Listener Survey HereChris Smeal – Building Champions: The Future of Junior GolfWhat does it take to develop the next generation of elite golfers? And what can we learn from someone who has spent more than 20 years helping junior golfers reach their potential?In this episode of the Your Golf Performance Podcast, Brent Dale welcomes back Chris Smeal, founder of Future Champions Golf (FCG), one of the world's leading junior golf tournament organisations.Having helped create pathways for thousands of junior golfers, including players who have gone on to compete at the highest level, Chris shares his experiences and insights into junior development, tournament golf, coaching, and the important role parents play in a young golfer's journey.We dive into what separates talented juniors from those who ultimately succeed, the dangers of becoming too results-focused at a young age, developing effective practice habits, and why learning to compete with your B-game is so important.Brent and Chris also discuss the growing relationship between Future Champions Golf and Australian junior golf, including the successful Sydney Junior Open, which attracted 107 players in July and provided a qualifying pathway to the FCG World Championship.With the Sydney Junior Classic returning December 16–18, they explore the importance of international opportunities, building successful junior tournaments, and creating pathways for Australian golfers to compete on the world stage.Whether you're a junior golfer, parent, coach, or passionate about player development, this episode is packed with valuable insights from one of junior golf's most experienced leadersFollow Future Champions Golf: www.futurechampionsgolf.comYour Golf Performance: www.yourgolfperformance.comAs mentioned in my podcasts, I do offer training programs to help you get better at your practice outside of your lessons with your coach!email me for more information [email protected] Aids & Discount CodesBack 2 Basics Putting – Use the code YGP10 for 10% off or Click Here for 10% offDivot Board –Use the code YGP for 10% off or Click here for 10% off Strike Wedge – Click Here for 15% off Ryp Golf Speed Training – use the code YGP at check out for 10% off! Your Golf Performance Academy - Use code PODCAST at check out for 30% off any subscription.Sign up for the free course/library of 22 drills to help you get better at golf hereWe thank Titleist - The number 1 brand in golf for their continued support of the YGP PodcastA huge thank you to the partners who support the Your Golf Performance Podcast:Titleist — supporting golfers at every level with some of the most trusted equipment in the game.Draw More Circles — helping golfers understand their game through powerful stats and performance tracking.STYKZ Golf — an exciting new junior golf equipment company, creating golf clubs designed specifically to help young golfers enjoy the game and develop.Thank you to all our partners for supporting the podcast and helping us continue to bring you new episodes every week.