The Golf Intervention
Welcome to The Golf Intervention, the podcast dedicated to helping golfers of all levels improve their scoring and enjoyment of the game using insights from scoring data, science, and proven teaching methods.
Whether you are a weekend warrior or an elite tournament player, we dive deep into process driven techniques which will take your game to the next level.
Featuring two award winning golf instructors and occasional interviews with some of the most influential people in the game, The Golf Intervention will always leave you with actionable insights into your golf performance.
- Update frequency
- every 12 days
- Average duration
- 57 minutes
- Episodes
- 51
- Years Active
- 2023 - 2025
Ep 30: Approach Shot Strategy. Maximize Your Skillset for Improved Scoring
In this episode, Eric and Rob discuss the approach shot strategy and how you can maximize your skillset for scoring.
Proper strategy is not to aim straight at every flag, but it is also …
EP 29: Important Things We've Learned About Golf Improvement, One Year In. And, What It's Like Playing One of the Top Courses in the World!
Welcome back! We can't thank you enough for supporting our show through 29 episodes and a full year on the air! On this episode, we celebrate our one-year anniversary by discussing th…
EP 28: Tee Shot Strategy
This is part 2 of the series on scoring strategy. Learn a process for deciding on club selection, aim strategy, and swing skill while on the course to give yourself the best chance at …
EP 27: Scoring Strategy Part 1; The Framework
In this first episode of a multipart series, Eric and Rob discuss the framework of scoring strategy.
We start by breaking down the essential components: score, shot, skill, and swing an…
EP 26: Improve Enjoyment and Scoring; Actionable Insights from Dr. Raymond Prior Interview
In this episode, Eric and Rob discuss the best insights from our interview with Dr. Raymond Prior and his outstanding book, "Golf Beneath the Surface."
During the discussion we cover:
- Sta…
EP 25: Golf Beneath the Surface: Growth, Enjoyment, and Better Golf With Dr. Raymond Prior
Raymond Prior, PhD joins Eric and Rob to discuss his book "Golf Beneath the Surface." Dr. Prior has been one of the most sought after names in Sport Psychology working with Major Cha…
EP 24: Listener Questions- How to Take it From the Range to the Course; How to Determine Your Tee Shot Strategy; Can Equipment Be the Cause of Your Struggles?
On this episode of listener questions, we start by taking on the eternal golf question:
- How do I transition my skills from the range to the golf course. Why is that so difficult and sho…
EP 23: Playing Lesson; 3 Areas of Focus for Immediate On Course Scoring Improvement
This episode covers 3 areas of focus that tend to be most important when Eric and Rob are on the course with students.
1. Process- From warm up to pre and postshot routines, our process …
EP 22: Actionable Takeaways From the Dr. Sasho MacKenzie Interview for Every Level of Golfer
In this episode, Eric and Rob discuss the major bullet points from the interview with Dr. Sasho MacKenzie and what can be immediately applied by all levels of player.
For exclusive bonus…
EP 21: Dr. Sasho MacKenzie- Using Research to Challenge Convention and Improve Golf Performance
In this episode, we interview who many consider to be the top golf researcher of our time. Dr. Sasho MacKenzie's research often challenges traditional conventions in golf performance i…
EP 20: Mindset- The Golfer's Secret Superpower
In Part 1 of the Mental Game series, Eric and Rob take a look at Mindset.
They discuss the main elements of a fixed vs. a growth mindset and how it will affect a golfer's ability to i…
EP 19: Listener Questions: “Clock” System for Wedge Play, Favorite Training Aids, and Written Practice Routines
On this episode, Eric and Rob give their thoughts on how their teach wedge skill, what they think about training aids, and how they feel about specifically outlined practice sessions.
T…
EP 18: Three Essential Skills Each Golfer Needs to Take Their Game to the Next Level
This episode with provide a full swing, short game, and putting skill that will take the Level 1 Golfer to Level 2, Level 2 to Level 3, and Level 3 to Tour Player.
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EP 17: Performance Improvement: Are Your Goals Killing Your Gains?
On this episode, we cover the basic SMART goal theory and discuss whether it actually applies to golf performance.
Is dissatisfaction a function of goals?
We detail 3 types of goals, and …
EP 16: The Mysteries of Putting Solved with Special Guest and Founder of AimPoint, Mark Sweeney
On this episode, we interview the founder of the green reading technique used by many of the top players in the world.
Learn why he decided to crack the physics of green reading and how …
EP 15: A New Formula for Better Putting
In this episode, we look at 3 steps we can all take to improve our putting. We promise, this will be a new spin on putting improvement
Also, we make an announcement about our Substack…
EP 14: Putting Skill and Stats. Improvement for all levels.
What are the relevant stats to know for all levels of golfers?
We also address the main skills needed for improvement and ways to train them.
EP 13: The Truth About Driving.
Eric gives a history of driving evolution.
Keys metrics for Level 1, 2, and 3 golfers
The science of driving. What we know now that we didn’t know before.
The truth about driving it furth…
EP 12: Approach Shots Part 2: How to Train the Skills
On Part 2 of our show on approach shots, we discuss the skills every level of player needs to improve and how to train them.
EP 11: Improving Approach Shots, Part 1
Learn what it takes to improve your approach shots from beginner golfer all the way to tour elite player.
What is the most important stat I can track to measure my ball striking?
Why ma…