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What Pros Do (and You Shouldn’t) Before a Golf Trip

What Pros Do (and You Shouldn’t) Before a Golf Trip

Update: 2025-07-16
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It’s Open Championship week — and we’re talking all things prep, practice, and the gear moves players make when it matters most.Nico Darras is back for a wide-ranging conversation on how pros get ready for majors, the difference between sticking with your stock shot or adapting to links golf, why some players tinker with gear (and why most of us shouldn’t), and the weird things wind does to your short game in Scotland.We also dive into amateur golf trip prep — how to actually practice before your buddies' trip, why “golf shape” is real, and the unspoken rules around bags, headcovers, merch, and yes… staff bags.If you’re into golf, gear, tour talk, or just love a good rant about golf trip etiquette — this one’s for you.🎧 Follow for more conversations on golf practice, tour insights, and playing your best. Podcast & newsletter powered by GolfWell.

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What Pros Do (and You Shouldn’t) Before a Golf Trip

What Pros Do (and You Shouldn’t) Before a Golf Trip

Cordie Walker - Formerly Golf Science Lab