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Athletic Motion Golf- The Podcast
Athletic Motion Golf- The Podcast
Author: Mike Granato and Shaun Webb
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Athletic Motion Golf presents a deep dive into golf instruction as you've never heard before. Mike Granato and Shaun Webb are leading golf instructors who have helped everyone from Major Champions to brand new golfers who are looking for a leg up in their foursome. If you're looking to improve your golf game, then give Athletic Motion Golf- The Podcast a download and listen, and let our instruction speak for itself. Our daily bite-sized podcast is jampacked full of golf instruction that will be some of the deepest and most informative golf insight you've ever heard. If we deliver as promised, please rate and comment so other potential listeners know what to expect!
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Golf shafts bend, twist, droop, and deflect during the golf swing and most golfers have NO idea how much this impacts their ball flight. In this podcast, Mike Granato & Shaun Webb from Athletic Motion Golf sit down with Michael “Nipper” Nef, President and CEO of GEARS Golf, the most advanced golf swing motion capture system in the world. GEARS has captured millions of golf swings, including hundreds of thousands from PGA Tour players, giving researchers unprecedented insight into how the...
If you’ve ever wondered how AI golf coaching actually works, this episode of the Athletic Motion Golf podcast with Mike Granato & Shaun Webb breaks it down in detail. We sit down with the creator of the Swing Coach app, the AI-powered golf swing analysis tool that’s changing how golfers train using just an iPhone. We cover motion capture without markers, 120fps swing analysis, real-time voice feedback, face-on vs down-the-line data, shaft lean measurement, and the future of AI golf instru...
Most golfers think they’re practicing correctly. They’re not. In this episode of the Athletic Motion Golf Podcast, Mike Granato & Shaun Webb chat with Erik Barzeski to break down the 4 types of golfers we see in lessons — and why only one type actually improves long-term. If you’ve ever wondered how to practice golf properly, why your swing changes don’t stick, or why you’re not getting better despite putting in the reps… this is for you. We dive deep into: - How to practice golf the r...
Are men and women golf swings actually different? Or is there really just one fundamental golf swing? In this episode of the Athletic Motion Golf Podcast, Mike Granato and Shaun Webb sit down with instructor Nathalie Sheehan to discuss the real differences between male and female golfers, common swing tendencies, and how instructors should approach coaching each. While the fundamentals of the golf swing remain the same, Nathalie explains there are often physical tendencies and skill developme...
If you’re trying to increase driver distance, gain clubhead speed, or add serious carry to your drives, this episode of the Athletic Motion Golf Podcast with Mike Granato and Shaun Webb breaks down a real-world speed training transformation. In just four weeks, Athletic Motion Golf student Kyle increased his driver clubhead speed from 101 mph to 107 mph, producing 11 mph more ball speed and roughly 28 yards of additional carry distance. The best part? Every session was tracked and verified on...
Is the “shallow the club” trend ruining your swing? In this episode, Mike Granato & Shaun Webb from Athletic Motion Golf sit down with Wills Murray...AMG’s newest certified instructor now coaching out of The Lab in Monterey, California. Wills dives into what he's seeing on the West Coast, and we break down the overcorrection epidemic that’s sabotaging thousands of amateur golfers trying to “get more shallow.” From over-shallowing and clubface control to why your backswing is killing your ...
When top PGA Tour pros need to fix their swing, they call Scott Hamilton. In this exclusive episode of the Athletic Motion Golf Podcast, Mike Granato and Shaun Webb sit down with one of the most respected coaches on tour — Scott Hamilton — to uncover what really separates the best in the world from everyone else. From tour-level ball striking and the myths average golfers still believe, to how Scott simplifies complex swing changes, this episode is a goldmine of insight from someone who coac...
This might be the most misunderstood concept in the golf swing… and it's costing golfers more than they realize. In this episode of the Athletic Motion Golf Podcast, Mike Granato and Shaun Webb break down one of the most commonly botched elements in the modern golf swing: shaft lean at impact. Golfers everywhere are obsessed with achieving that “tour-level look” — hands forward, clubface compressing the ball — but most are chasing a pose, not a position rooted in proper movement and mechanics...
What if everything you thought about early extension was wrong? In this episode of the Athletic Motion Golf podcast, Mike Granato and Shaun Webb dive deep into one of the most misunderstood and misdiagnosed swing faults in golf: early extension. Most golfers (and sadly, a lot of coaches too) are watching the wrong hip, misreading camera angles, and making massive swing changes to fix a problem they don't fully understand. The result? Wrecked pivots, locked hips, and stalled progress. This is ...
Are you struggling with early extension, poor pelvic control, or losing depth in your backswing? You’re not alone — and today, we’re breaking it all down. In this episode of the Athletic Motion Golf podcast, Mike Granato and Shaun Webb sit down with golf coach and biomechanics expert Erik Barzeski to uncover the most common swing faults they see in golfers of all levels — and more importantly, how to fix them. From pelvis thrust and hip overturn to trail knee extension and loss of depth, Erik...
In this episode of the Athletic Motion Golf Podcast, Mike Granato and Shaun Webb break down the most common golf swing tips and rank them in the 2025 Golf Instruction Tier List — from Top Notch to Needs to Be BANNED. This is one of the most brutally honest and entertaining breakdowns of swing advice on the internet. We cover polarizing topics like: Is "Lag" really that important?Why "Swing Your Swing" is misused by amateur golfersThe Arm Swing Illusion every player needs to understandThe trut...
Welcome to the Athletic Motion Golf Podcast with Mike Granato and Shaun Webb — and today, we’re diving DEEP into the world of golf speed training with none other than Fast Eddie Fernandes, 3X World Long Drive Champion and creator of the revolutionary HIITS Golf driver system. In this power-packed episode, Eddie reveals why most speed training is DEAD WRONG — and how hitting actual golf balls with variable weighting (instead of just air) is the key to gaining real, sustainable clubhead speed w...
Are you tired of thinking golf improvement is only for those with deep pockets? This episode of the Athletic Motion Golf podcast flips that script. Mike Granato and Shaun Webb break down EXACTLY how to get better at golf—on any budget. From free YouTube training (with a big warning) to app-based coaching tools, affordable indoor facilities, online swing analysis, and the most cost-effective way to get TOUR-level feedback… this is your ultimate guide to getting better at golf without draining ...
If you've ever found yourself staring at a golf training aid, wondering if it’ll fix your swing—or wreck it—this is the episode you need. Mike Granato and Shaun Webb of Athletic Motion Golf sit down and break down the best training aids for golfers, the ones that are absolute game-changers... and the ones that belong in the trash. Inside, you'll hear real coaching stories, personal experiences with tools like the Swing Guide, Impact Bag, and the HITs Driver, and why most golfers are chasing "...
Ground forces are one of the most misunderstood topics in the golf world… and today, we’re diving deep. In this episode of Athletic Motion Golf, Mike Granato and Shaun Webb unpack what ground forces actually do — and more importantly, what they don’t do — for your golf swing. We talk through: Why jumping, flopping, and faking footwork is leading golfers in the wrong directionHow muscular force is the real driver behind ground interactionThe importance of TIMING — and why you can't fake itWhat...
Are you rolling your trail foot the wrong way and unknowingly wrecking your swing power and consistency? In this episode of the Athletic Motion Golf podcast, Mike Granato and Shaun Webb break down one of the most common — and most misunderstood — trail foot movements in golf... and why so many instructors are STILL teaching it wrong. Whether you're a weekend warrior or aiming to swing like a tour pro, understanding the correct trail foot action — especially with the driver — is non-nego...
What happens when AI takes a swing at golf instruction? In this episode of the Athletic Motion Golf podcast, Mike Granato and Shaun Webb break down Rory McIlroy’s legendary swing—but with a twist. They asked ChatGPT to do the analysis first. 🤖 From balance and posture to ground force and rotation, the guys dissect what AI got right, where it fell short, and why even the most advanced tools still need human context. If you're a golfer, coach, or just AI-curious, this one’s a must-listen. 👉 Usi...
Most golfers hear it as one of their first tips: "Keep your head still." But what if we told you that trying to freeze your head is destroying your swing mechanics? In this video, Mike Granato & Shaun Webb break down one of golf’s most misunderstood concepts—the illusion of head stillness. Whether you’ve been told you “lifted your head” or you’re battling inconsistent ball striking, chances are this advice is doing more harm than good. We'll explain the biomechanics of head movement in el...
Golfers—this podcast is a must-listen if you’ve been told to “get your lead shoulder down” or “point your shoulders at the ball.” This outdated advice might sound like good mechanics… but in reality? It’s one of the most harmful concepts you can follow—and it’s causing hip sway in your backswing. Mike Granato and Shaun Webb are pulling no punches in this episode of the Athletic Motion Golf Podcast. They’re diving deep into one of the most widespread swing myths that’s wrecking thousands of go...
Want to make Team USA competitive again in the Ryder Cup? On this episode of the Athletic Motion Golf Podcast, Mike Granato & Shaun Webb break down what REALLY needs to change if we ever want to see the United States dominate like Europe has in recent years. Mike and Shaun ask the hard questions: Should players pay to play in the Ryder Cup?Why are some top golfers showing up with zero fire?Is it time to overhaul how we pick the US team?Why is Europe winning with less "talented" squads — a...



