Lower Golf Scores
By Matthew Cooke
Hey folks, Matthew Cooke here - founder and CEO of GTC Golf Academy. This podcast is about everything and anything that will help golfers lower their scores. Im a PGA Teaching Professional, Published Author, Speaker and Presenter, Founder of Game Like Training Golf and now passionate teacher on a mission to help folks lower their golf scores, htit longer drives and strike the ball pure.
Lower Golf ScoresMay 05, 2020
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11:55
The secret to better wedges & your short game right here!
The key is in using the golf club in a way that it has been designed to be used & having the shaft at impact in a position that will guarantee better ball striking. Listen now to learn ๐๐ป
Feb 11, 202108:23
Putting - getting the golf ball in the hole! WHAT really matters ๐๏ธโโ๏ธโณ๏ธ
I love the new technologies surrounding putting & the mechanics of putting. Now more then ever we can see what exactly is happening to our stoke while we try to make that 6 footer. Thereโs just 1 thing to really grasp before that though. Listen and Iโll tel you what it is happily!
Dec 22, 202012:35
The REAL Fundamentals ๐คฏ for new, 90 or 80 shooters ๐ฏ
Traditionally itโs been grip, stance, posture & alignment but iv come to find that just doesnโt cut it for anyone. Those things are helpful yes, but itโs not going to make you do what you want to do, which is strike the ball pure quickly! Iโll share with you the REAL fundamental right here!
Aug 28, 202011:17
How to get good at golf๐๐ป... Lower your scores once and for ALL โผ๏ธ
Getting good at golf and shooting lower golf scores ultimately comes down to one THING (speaking broadly), and that one THING is practice. You simply canโt get good at anything without spending more time doing the thing you want to get good at. Listen to this podcast & I share more on the subject. Listen Now.
Aug 24, 202009:17
Be A Better Ball Striker... ๐๐ปHit The Middle Of The Face ๐คฏ
Knowing what matters when striking the golf ball is key to playing better golf ๐ฏโผ๏ธ There are 5 key impact factors... this one is the most Influential when it comes to hitting the ball better. Listen to learn ๐
Jul 18, 202018:15
Junior ๐ถ Golf ๐๐ปTournaments โณ๏ธ #1 to #20 & WHAT to expect ๐คจ
There is #1 MAJOR reason your student/son/daughter isnโt performing to their potential in competition in their first event all the way up to their 20th event. It isnโt what you think either!
Jul 13, 202019:20
Golf ๐๏ธโโ๏ธ gets ugly ๐คจ before it gets better... so they say ๐๐คฏ (Mindset...... mastery)
Having the right mindset will help you make your swing change... WAY more than you could ever imagine. The thing you have to know is what mindset do you need in order for this to work!?
Jul 10, 202011:17
Putting ๐๏ธโโ๏ธSecrets ๐คซ 2 Keys PLUS a 3rd ๐๐คฏ
When working with my students I almost always start here. With these THREE things we can begin understanding how to become a better putter. Are there more elements to this...? Of course, but to get started the right way you just have to know these three! Listen to learn folks ๐
Jul 10, 202011:48
Impact Factors... ๐๐ป๐ Where the rubber meets the road ๐ for your golf shot โณ๏ธ๐คฏ
When you understand what impact factors are important & how they shape the outcome of your golf shots - youโll make changes better & QUICKER! Your scores will drop right away or youโll at least get rid of the wild shots that youโve no idea how they happened... listen to this and Iโll share the 5 important IMPACT factors with you ๐ค
Jul 06, 202012:12
Why Your Golf Ball ๐๏ธโโ๏ธ Does What It Does... And How You Can Fix It ๐
Understanding ๐ค what your ball flight is & knowing what causes that ball flight is the key to success ๐ฏ with your game... you just have to know the details! Listen and Iโll tell you all of them... holding nothing back ๐คฏ
Jul 05, 202010:36
Short Game Secrets ๐คซ๐๏ธโโ๏ธโณ๏ธ FREE ๐ธONLINE course...๐คฏ
I heard so many folks wanting to know more & be better with their short game so I though screw it... Iโll create a free online course sharing secrets & solid strategies from the best! I SHOW you chipping, pitching, high lofted pitch shots, Greenside bunker splash shots & dive deep into your player distance control strategies! Listen to know more ๐ง๐ฅ
Jul 01, 202008:44
Swing ๐๏ธโโ๏ธ changes are messy... a short break ๐ can make come backs ugly... ๐คฌ
No matter what you are changing in your swing it has to get messy & youโre going to struggle... you just have to otherwise nothing changes and you keep doing the same crap youโve done forever! Thereโs ONE thing you need to establish so that you know the mess is correct! Listen and Iโll tell you ๐ฏ๐ง๐๐ป
Jun 30, 202012:34
The Game Of Golf ๐๏ธโโ๏ธ Trains Your Brain... So You Can Play The Game Better ๐ฏโณ๏ธ
Itโs the best strategy & tactic in the world! Better than any drill, exercise or coaching philosophy! Iโm not just saying this... itโs true by evidence & research... NOT just my experience! Find out how to play the game so your brain learns to play it better than everyone.
Jun 29, 202011:09
BIG swing ๐๐ปchanges or SMALL... need to follow this framework.. ๐ in order to WORK ๐ฅ
All week iv helped golfers make swing changes both big and small & I follow a very specific formula in order to make the change, make the change work & make it stick for the long term. At some point the training wheels have to come off!
Jun 27, 202012:43
WINNING ๐ฅ๐in Junior ๐ถGolf๐๐ปโณ๏ธ
When my students WIN I love it... but so many parents and coaches focus on the wrong things after! Winning is great but if you donโt do this then winning wonโt happen as often as you want it to! Listen to this folks.
Jun 22, 202011:28
In Search ๐ญ for YOUR PERFECT Golf ๐๐ปswing โณ๏ธ
There might not be just 1 perfect golf swing out there but there IS 1 PERFECT golf swing for each individual! You just need to know what makes your perfect golf swing... tune in & find out. Iโm holding nothing back ๐๐ป๐ฅ
Jun 20, 202010:31
REAL Putting ๐ Fundamentals โผ๏ธ... Putting YOUR way to ๐๐ปLOWER โณ๏ธscores ๐ฏ
The greatest golfers of all time didnโt do half the crap you hear so called gurus talk about these days! They did THREE things correctly.. and they did those THREE things exceptionally well... Iโll tell you what they are right here, right now!
Jun 19, 202011:39
WHY โ๏ธ does my kids golf swing ๐๐ปchange so much from day to day!? ๐คฌ
Having spent over a decade in junior golf iv learned a thing or two. The difference in shot outcomes & swing movement from 1 day to the next is absolutely crazy... sometimes right? Well to me itโs normal & Iโll tell you why in this podcast ๐ง๐ฅ
Jun 17, 202014:29
Fix ๐ Your Golf Swing ๐๐ปQuicker & Faster Than Ever Before ๐ฏ๐ฅ
I work with golfers everyday on changing their swings for better performance... whether itโs to get rid of that slice, remove the hook, eliminate the top or thin shot, using this strategy will allow you to make the change quicker and faster than ever before.
Jun 17, 202010:41
Get rid of that HOOK ๐ฏ๐ฅ ... And hit a ๐ถ DRAW ๐คฏ
How annoying is it when you hit a snipe pull hook or just a straight up hook!? And itโs an even bigger hook with the driver! It seems like you canโt keep the ball on the face of the earth! I break down some ball flight law keys here & share with you how I fixed one of my clients hooks in a matter of a few minutes ๐๐ป๐ฏ๐๐ป
Jun 15, 202015:20
The โผ๏ธDREADED SLICEโผ๏ธ... and how to fix it for good ๐ฐ ๐๐ป
So many golfers are hitting a slice not knowing why it happens, never mind what to do about it! Have you had enough of losing golf balls to the woods? Or are you just sick of being 50 yards behind everyone off the tee? Either way Iโll help you get rid of the slice... listen here to learn more!
Jun 13, 202011:20
Your Golf Posture Could Be Killing Your Golf Swing... For Real
Having poor posture will lead to injuries, lower back pain and terrible golf swings! Listen to find out what posture you might have and how to fix it.
Jun 10, 202009:10
Hands down the best way to warm up before a round of golf ๐ฏ๐๐ปโณ๏ธ๐๐ป
I get asked โwhatโs the best way to warm up before I go and play a round of golf?โ And to be honest itโs really not the process that most people think it is... listen here to find out what I did as a player & what iv seen the best PGA Tour players do to warm up.
Jun 09, 202010:20
Focus on the right areas of your game NOT the least impactful
It seems all I hear is how my students need to be better at putting & chipping when I do NOT believe thatโs what is going t take them to the next level. Iโm FACT itโs the complete opposite of what you think it is!
Jun 08, 202010:22
Different stages of Junior golf development for parents and coaches
Who should your son or daughter get lessons from? How should they be taught? Knowing this will help your child or student enjoy the game & stay in the game forever... and may be reach a higher level of performance than you ever thought possible.
Jun 06, 202011:34
Controlling... influencing the spin on your wedges inside 100 yards ๐คฏ๐ง๐๐ปโณ๏ธ
Iv been coaching my students over the last few days on shots inside 100 yards with their wedges. Iv been getting asked about controlling the spin etc. in this episode I share all Iv been teaching them.
Jun 06, 202011:53
How to get better at golf quicker & faster than ever before... without wasting time
I share the real secret to getting better at golf, whether youโre an average golfer or a beginner or even a tour player! This is how exactly you get better... and itโs not what you think!
Jun 03, 202012:45
Why your practice sucks... and what you can do to change it ๐ง๐ฅ๐๐ป
Itโs a fact, has been for a long time and still continues to be BUT I have the answer to change your practice in a way that will make you improve at 10X the normal rate!
Jun 01, 202009:40
Your golf bod matters... especially for lower back pain ๐ค
Whoโs the best person to seek out for lower back pain in golf? Iโll tell you the credentials this person has to have in order to help your golf!
Jun 01, 202006:04
Hole more 4 foot putts (or may be 5 & 6 footers too!) ๐ง
Youโve got to be sick of missing those 4 foot putts ๐คฌ right? Well... I can tell you 2 little known ninja tricks to help you hole almost all of them right here...
May 29, 202008:34
Fix your chip shots & stop skulling it through the green ๐๐ป๐ฅด
Biggest issue iv seen with fat and thin Greenside chip shots after working with thousands of golfers on their chipping. Tune in & find out...
May 28, 202009:21
Pro putting secrets... thatโll save you a few more strokes ๐คฏโณ๏ธ
We often only read the green using our eyes, which is OK, but itโs NOT how the tour proโs read the greens. They use another sense (NOT a Spider-Man sense either!) that practically guarantees they read the green correctly. Find out what it is here...
May 27, 202009:18
Youโve been hitting draws & fades wrong all your life... ๐ฑ๐๐ป
Old school has ruined us with draws and fades for a long time! Learn the correct way to hit a draw & fade right here... no BS ๐คฏ
May 26, 202007:59
Your golf practice needs these things NOW ๐ฃ๐ฅ๐คฏ
Wondering why your game explodes on the golf course OR you canโt find your game on the golf course? This is why... hereโs some secrets you need to play better golf
May 25, 202011:14
Getting off the first tee box with a crowd watching ๐ฅด๐ฑ๐๐ป
First tee nerves and embarrassment on the first tee is a real thing! These few little known THINGS can reduce or eliminate that for you.
May 23, 202009:35
Pitching technique plus strategy... without the fluff
Solid form with pitching is critical for those trying to break through that 80 barrier. Along with a solis strategy these items discussed might be just what you need to put a 7 at the front of your score.
May 22, 202012:28
Chipping to consistency... an ambitious golfers dream ๐คฏ๐ฅด
A full day of coaching amateur golfers. who have the goals and dreams of breaking 80, key components to a super sharp chipping game ๐๐ป๐ฅ want to chip better then check this OUT
May 21, 202010:40
Break 80 With Longer & Straighter Drives ๐ฃ๐ฃ
So many golfers are hitting their tee shots with the driver either no where or into the hazards. This is killing your chances of breaking 80! Find out how you hit it further & straighter at the same time here.
May 20, 202009:02
Secrets to breaking 80 for the 1st time or consistently ๐ฑ๐คฏโณ๏ธ๐๐ป๐ฅ
In this episode I share with you the reality of breaking 80 & what you actually need to do - not some BS swing tip or drill which will lead you to believe itโs just that simple but an insight into the hat you need to do FOR REAL.
May 19, 202017:31
The Greatest of ALL Time ๐ ๐
yaโll
Heโs the reason Iโm in the game & the reason so many of us are in the game. Find out some of the craziest stats youโll ever hear right here! Tiger Woods yaโll!
May 13, 202013:47
The Backswing - what I like to see if you canโt quite strike it well ๐๐๐ป๐ฅ
A golfers backswing has many different variations. Thereโs a few things I like to see when it happens though. Find out what I would want to see your backswing do.
May 12, 202009:29
Putting Just Isnโt That Important ๐คฏ๐คฏ๐คฏ
Thereโs a lot of you caught up on putting being #1. Now Iโm not saying it isnโt important, but Iโll tell you for sure itโs not as important as you think it is... Iโll even tell you why here ๐๐ป๐ฅ
May 10, 202009:33
Get A Tour Players Chipping & Pitching Distance Control Skills ๐๐ปโณ๏ธ
Tour players & Average golfers can have the same short game abilities if they train like this.
May 10, 202016:01
30-40 Yard Pitch Shots... Youโre Welcome ๐๐ป๐คฏ
Learn how to strike your pitch shots pure consistently & develop a tour quality short game from a guy whoโs worked with players on the PGA Tour, LPGA Tour & European Tour.
May 09, 202013:57
Are you ready to never have a blow out coming down the stretch? ๐คฌ๐ก Find out how to here ๐คฏ๐ฑ
So often we get to the turn in a record number, then continue to keep it going until around the 16th... and then sh*t hits the fan ๐ฉ๐งจ hereโs how to STOP doing that... without seeing a shrink ๐ฉ๐ปโโ๏ธ
May 08, 202012:35
The Golfers System For Breaking 80 โณ๏ธ๐ฑ๐ฅ๐๐ป
Killer system I practically guarantee allows you to break 80... without hitting thousands of golf balls on the range & spending thousands on golf lessons ๐๐ป๐ป
May 07, 202013:06
Striking your irons pure #ballstriking ๐ฅ๐
The most common issue for bad ball strikers... that is totally technical, BUT usually an easy FIX ๐ ๐ฉโ๏ธ๐จ๐ง
May 06, 202010:52
Lower back pain... injury prevention in your (dad) golf bod ๐๐๐๐ป๐ค
Stop walking of the course looking for the bar just to ease the pain physically! Stick to doing it solely for the mental reason! ๐๐ฑ๐ท๐ฅ๐ฅ๐น๐ป๐บ๐พ๐ฅด
May 05, 202011:55
Average Expectations In Golf ๐คฌ
The mind blowing response I get from golfers all the time in my golf lessons.
May 04, 202010:08
Consistency In Golf ๐คฆ๐ป๐ฑ๐จ๐ต๐
This is probably the most desired THING in golf & I can understand why... but you should know that this is what consistency really is in GOLF ๐ฅ
May 03, 202013:26