Stay Connected Podcast
Stay Connected is a podcast hosted by Leopoldo Herrera III, The Connected Golfer, spotlighting personal and professional stories from across the golf world. Each episode explores how top players, coaches, and industry leaders found their path in the game—and what it taught them. Gain insight, inspiration, and a deeper connection to the people shaping golf’s future.
- Update frequency
- every 3 days
- Average duration
- 33 minutes
- Episodes
- 114
- Years Active
- 2024 - 2025
Ep 114 Excellence is earned in the dark. Confidence is built in the process. with Katie Griffiths
In this episode of the Stay Connected Podcast, host Leo Herrera speaks with Katie Griffiths, a professional golfer, Ironman athlete, and mental performance coach. They discuss Katie's journey in golf…
Ep 113: What happens when your identity is tied to your score… and then the scores stop coming? with Natalie Sheehan
In this episode of the Stay Connected podcast, host Leo Herrera interviews Natalie Sheehan, a prominent golf instructor and digital creator. They discuss Natalie's journey in golf, from her early exp…
Ep 112: What makes a great golf coach? It's not just the data — it’s the dialogue. with Patrick Kane
In this episode, host Leo Herrera speaks with Patrick Kane, a prominent golf instructor and director of instruction at Inverness Golf Club. They discuss Patrick's journey from a youth hockey player t…
Ep 111: your greatest impact in golf came not from how well you played—but from how well you taught? with Oscar Garzón
In this episode of the State Connected Podcast, host Leo Herrera speaks with Oscar Garzón, a golf coach and content creator from Spain. They discuss Oscar's journey in golf, from his early days as a …
Ep 110: Former Army Ranger sets out to reinvent how you train your putting stroke.
In this episode, Leo Herrera III interviews Josh Kohn, a former army ranger and investment banker turned entrepreneur, who shares his journey into the golf industry with the launch of Meridian Perfor…
Ep 109: What if golf training felt more like a game — and less like a grind?
In this episode of the Stay Connected Podcast, host Leo Herrera speaks with Jesús Rodríguez, founder of Gameyplan, about his journey in golf, the evolution of the sport in Spain, and the innovative a…
Ep 108: What if your favorite hobby turned into a platform to connect with thousands?
In this episode, Leo Herrera III interviews Aaron Stewart, a golf influencer from Scotland, who shares his journey into the world of golf content creation. They discuss Aaron's early experiences with…
Ep 107: What happens when a pro golfer walks away from the game… and finds something even deeper? with Austin Bautista
In this episode of the Stay Connected podcast, host Leo Herrera speaks with professional golfer Austin Bautista about his journey in golf, cultural differences in the sport between Australia and Amer…
Ep 106 Ever feel like no matter how much you do, it never feels like enough? with Cristina Ordonez
In this episode of the Stay Connected podcast, host Leo Herrera speaks with Cristina Ordonez, a leadership and stress resilience coach known as the 'corporate yogi.' Cristina shares her journey from …
Ep 105 Why do so many golfers give up just before the real breakthrough happens? with Neil Marr
In this episode, Leo Herrera III interviews Neil Marr, a top golf coach from the UK with over 30 years of experience. They discuss Neil's journey into golf, the evolution of coaching techniques, the …
Ep 104: Balancing Golf and Content Creation with Josh Oddy
In this episode, Leo Herrera III interviews professional golfer Josh Oddy, who shares his journey from starting golf at a young age to turning pro at 18. Josh discusses the challenges of maintaining …
Ep 103: Building a Supportive Golf Community with Corey Davis
In this episode, Leo Herrera III interviews Corey Davis, founder of Soba Golf, who shares his journey from a 30 handicap golfer to a four, paralleling his growth in golf with his 15-year sobriety jou…
Ep. 102 The PGA Management Program: A Path to Golf Instruction with Garrett Powell
In this episode of the State Connected podcast, host Leo Herrera speaks with Garrett Powell, a former college football player turned PGA certified golf coach. They discuss Garrett's journey into golf…
Ep 101: The Science Behind the Golf Swing with Murray Patterson
In this episode, Leo Herrera III interviews Murray Patterson, a top golf coach known for his data-driven approach to golf instruction. They discuss Murray's journey into golf coaching, the importance…
Ep. 100 "Competence breeds confidence." Mental strategies in golf with Jordan Oelrich
In this episode, Leo Herrera III interviews Jordan Oelrich, a Canadian amateur golfer and content creator, who shares his journey from early golf experiences to competitive play, and ultimately to do…
Ep. 99: Overcoming Adversity in Professional Golf with Matthew Guyatt
In this episode, Leo Herrera III interviews Matthew Guyatt, an Australian PGA Pro, who shares his journey from cricket to golf, his experiences on tour, and the challenges he faced along the way. Mat…
Ep 107 What happens when a pro golfer walks away from the game… and finds something even deeper? with Austin Bautista
Summary
In this episode of the Stay Connected podcast, host Leo Herrera speaks with professional golfer Austin Bautista about his journey in golf, cultural differences in the sport between Australia a…
Ep. 98- The Heart of Coaching: Fun and Mental Toughness with Cheyanne Stewart
In this episode, Leo Herrera III interviews Cheyanne Stewart, a passionate golf coach and advocate for inclusivity in the sport. Cheyanne shares her journey into golf, her coaching philosophy focused…
Ep. 97 Breaking Barriers in Golf Media with Patrick and Batiste, co-founders of Black Golf Television (BGT)
In this episode of the State Connected podcast, host Leo Herrera III speaks with Patrick and Batiste, co-founders of Black Golf Television (BGT). They discuss their journey in golf, the inspiration b…
Ep. 96: Mental Grit & Redefining Limits in the Modern Game of Golf with Luke Willet
In this episode of the Stay Connected podcast, host Leo Herrera III interviews Luke Willett, the number one speed golfer in Great Britain. They discuss Luke's journey into golf, the philosophy behind…