The Macro Golf Podcast

Play the same simulator the pros use 👉 https://fullswingemea.com/pages/macro-golfTake your free Macro Golf Scorecard 👉 https://macrogolfonline.co.uk/scorecardWelcome back to the Macro Golf Podcast from Full Swing HQ.Today we’re diving into a big one:👉 What we’ve completely changed our minds on as coaches.Golf coaching has evolved massively.We’ve evolved massively.And over the last few years — especially working together, screening players, and bringing fitness + technique under one roof — our perspectives have shifted in ways we never expected.This episode unpacks those shifts.• Why “just get strong and mobile” isn’t enough anymoreHow we now bridge fitness and technique using force production patterns.• Why power sequencing influences your swing more than mobility doesAnd why golfers who rotate hard, push hard, or extend early need different gym work.• Why generic exercise prescriptions fail — and how individualised power work changes swings• How force direction, timing, and previous sports shape the way people swing the club…and how to rewire it with gym drills.• How screening has completely changed the way we coachWhat we see, what it tells us, and how it informs swing decisions.• Why writing “perfect” training plans is less important than understanding the personThe plan only works if the player does.• Why coaching is 90% communication and translationTurning feels into cues, finding the right words for the right brain, adapting tools to individuals.• Why awareness of target is one of the most powerful skills in golfAnd how it transformed our own putting, chipping, and ball flight control.• Why long practice sessions often do more harm than goodFocus, attention, motor learning, and why shorter windows work better.• Why mobility training, stretching methods, and habit-building all had to be rethoughtThis is one of our most honest, reflective, and “inside the studio” conversations so far.Coaches will relate.Players will get clarity.Everyone will learn something.Take the free Macro Golf Scorecard (3–5 minutes).You’ll get a personalised breakdown across all performance pillars + a free offseason plan.👉 https://macrogolfonline.co.uk/scorecardBuild your personalised Golf Blueprint:https://macrogolfonline.co.uk/coachingJoe — @Joe_MacroGolfSam — @Sam_MacroGolfJack — @Jack_MacroGolfMacro Golf — @MacroGolf_Drop it in the comments — we’ll read them out on the next episode.🔥 Inside this conversation:📊 Want to know the biggest thing holding YOUR game back?📲 Work with the Macro Golf coaching team📸 Follow the team💬 Got your own “changed my mind” moment?

Play the same simulator the pros use 👉 https://fullswingemea.com/pages/macro-golfTake your free Macro Golf Performance Scorecard 👉 https://macrogolfonline.co.uk/scorecardWelcome back to the Macro Golf Podcast.Today we’re breaking down one of the biggest misconceptions in golf:👉 You can make huge improvements to your game… without hitting a single golf ball.As we head into winter in the UK — dark evenings, no floodlit ranges, limited course time — most golfers assume progress has to stop.But the reality is the opposite.This episode gives you the full off-season blueprint for improving your golf from home, including what to do for your:Technical development (why no-ball training accelerates swing changes)Mental game (meditation, awareness, visualisation)Physical training (strength, power, mobility)Practice structure (low-consequence reps → faster learning)Strategy & golf IQ (stats, mapping, dispersion, decision-making)Routine building (winter habits that carry into next season)We also share real coaching examples — including players who made their biggest ever swing changes while hitting zero real golf balls for weeks at a time.Why no-ball training worksMaking technical swing changes without ball flightUsing foam balls, towels, smash bags & slow repsWinter strength and power training for golfersHabit-building when motivation dipsHow meditation improves performance under pressure Improving golf IQ: stats, strategy & decision-makingHow to build your winter improvement planTake the free Macro Golf Scorecard (3 minutes)→ You’ll get a breakdown of your technical, physical, mental & strategic gaps→ Plus a free off-season plan telling you exactly what to work on👉 https://macrogolfonline.co.uk/scorecardBuild your Golf Blueprint with our award-winning coaching team:https://macrogolfonline.co.uk/coachingJoe — @Joe_MacroGolfSam — @Sam_MacroGolfJack — @Jack_MacroGolfMacro Golf — @MacroGolf_🎙️ What we cover in this episode:📈 Next step: Get your personalised performance report📲 Work with us 1-2-1📸 Follow the team on Instagram

Play the same simulator the pros use 👉 https://fullswingemea.com/pages/macro-golfTake your free Macro Golf Performance Scorecard 👉 https://macrogolfonline.co.uk/scorecardWelcome back to the Macro Golf Podcast — this time from Full Swing HQ.Today’s episode is a fun one:👉 We’re sharing our most controversial takes in golf.No prep. No warning.Just honest reactions and some brutally uncomfortable truths about how golfers practice, why handicaps work the way they do, what actually makes players worse, and the beliefs that hold golfers back for years.If you’ve ever heard a classic golf cliché, a questionable tip from a mate, or found yourself stuck in a practice rut… this episode might hit a little close to home.• Why the way most golfers practice actually makes them worseInternal focus, constant swing thinking, endless buckets of balls — and why it backfires.• The handicap system and why it removes the incentive to improveWhy “fairness” in modern club golf isn’t what people think it is.• Why short, focused practice beats long sessions every timeAttention span, skill acquisition, and why fewer reps are often more effective.• Why most golfers will never swing like the player they’re copyingMobility, strength, limitations — and the reality behind “just do what Rory does.”• Why golfers blame the wrong thing every time they hit a bad shotShanks, big misses, misreads, excuses — and what’s actually happening.• Why drive-for-show, putt-for-dough is terrible adviceThe data, the modern game, and what really separates elite players.• Why new clubs don’t fix anythingEquipment myths, marginal gains, and false expectations.• Why bad conditions hurt better golfers more than higher handicappersA perspective almost no one talks about.This one has everything: technique, practice structure, stats, psychology, equipment myths, and a lot of honesty.Take the free Macro Golf Scorecard (3–5 minutes).You’ll get a personalised breakdown across all pillars of performance plus a tailored improvement plan.👉 https://macrogolfonline.co.uk/scorecardBuild your personalised Golf Blueprint with our coaching team:https://macrogolfonline.co.uk/coachingJoe — @Joe_MacroGolfSam — @Sam_MacroGolfJack — @Jack_MacroGolfMacro Golf — @MacroGolf_🔥 What we get into:📊 Improve your game with actual data, not opinions📲 Work with us 1-2-1📸 Follow the team

Play the same simulator the pros use 👉 https://fullswingemea.com/pages/macro-golfIn this episode of the Macro Golf Podcast, we’re at the Full Swing HQ breaking down a topic that confuses almost every golfer:What’s the real difference between golf lessons and golf coaching?Most golfers book a lesson, hit it better for an hour……and then spend the next few weeks getting worse, confused, or stuck.Why?Because lessons fix your swing, but coaching helps you play better golf.In this conversation, we break down exactly why the traditional golf-lesson model is flawed, what golfers actually need, and how the best players in the world are supported behind the scenes.We cover:🎙️ What’s wrong with the “one-hour lesson” model🎙️ Why golfers improve in lessons but can’t hold onto progress🎙️ The difference between improving your swing vs improving your game🎙️ How accountability, feedback and daily support change everything🎙️ Why holistic coaching (body, brain, stats, practice) outperforms lessons🎙️ Who lessons are right for — and who should definitely not rely on them🎙️ Why beginners, improvers and competitive players all need different support🎙️ How coaching creates a real team environment around your golf developmentIf you’ve ever wondered why your golf hasn’t improved the way you hoped — this episode will give you complete clarity.📊 Take your free Golf Performance AuditGet your personalised score across Skills, Strategy, Mindset, Physical, and Practice:macrogolfonline.co.uk/scorecard📲 Work with usSee how our coaching system works and book a call:macrogolfonline.co.uk/coaching📸 Follow us on Instagram@joe_macrogolf @sam_macrogolf @jack_macrogolf

Play the same simulator the pros use 👉 https://fullswingemea.com/pages/macro-golfIn this episode of the Macro Golf Podcast, we explore how technology and AI are changing the game of golf — from launch monitors and swing data to simulator training and smart coaching tools.Golf has never been more measurable, but with so much tech available, it’s easy to lose focus on what actually matters. We break down how to use technology the right way — to enhance performance, speed up learning, and avoid data overload.🎙️ What we cover:The biggest ways tech and AI are transforming golfHow to use data to guide (not confuse) your improvementThe rise of simulator training and virtual competitionHow coaches are integrating AI into player developmentWhat the future of golf performance could look likeIf you’re serious about using tech to get better — not just collect numbers — this episode is for you.📲Work with us: macrogolfonline.co.uk/coaching📊 Take your free Golf Performance Audit: macrogolfonline.co.uk/scorecard📸 Follow on Instagram: @Joe_MacroGolf @Sam_MacroGolf @Jack_MacroGolf