Golf Beneath The Surface

Performance Consultant Dr. Raymond Prior and Golf Instructor Chase Cooper talk about all things golf in their new podcast titled 'Golf Beneath The Surface.' Dr. Raymond has worked with some of the best players in the world and brings a unique perspective on what it takes to get in the right mindset to perform when the stakes are the highest. Chase Cooper has travelled the world educating coaches how to use some of the latest golf technologies, taught some of the games greatest golfers, and played at a very high level. Together Dr. Raymond and Chase make a team unmatched in helping you the listener play better golf.

Golf Beneath The Surface is a sports podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 65 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Unknown Host hosts Golf Beneath The Surface, a sports show with 65 episodes published.

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  Golf Beneath The Surface

  Q and A 13.0: Playing With Freedom Part 1

  Sep 29, 202639 min

  In part one of our Q&A, we dig into what it actually means to play freely when things aren’t going exactly how you want. We talk about how much a player should adjust during a round, the difference between calibrating and tinkering, and why better players need to be able to make small adjustments without turning everything into a mechanical change. We also get into acceptance—what it actually means, why it doesn’t mean being passive, and how it can give you a better starting point to make changes. Then we finish with discomfort, uncertainty, and whether those are things golfers can actually train through practice. A good conversation about playing free, making better adjustments, and learning how to handle the uncomfortable parts of performance.

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  Ryan Hager: Skill vs. Mechanics

  Sep 22, 202647 min

  Ryan Hager is back for part two of our conversation where we dig into the relationship between technology, coaching, and what actually helps golfers improve. We talk about how social media has changed golf instruction, the benefits and dangers of learning from online tips, and why understanding your own swing matters more than chasing the next fix. We also get into skill versus mechanics, why good technique doesn't always produce good contact, and how golfers can learn to control the clubface and low point without constantly rebuilding their swings. Ryan shares his coaching preferences, how he approaches grip and wrist angles, and why struggling through a change is often necessary for improvement. We finish with a conversation about AI, the future of golf instruction, and why technology can be incredibly useful without replacing the value of a good coach. A great conversation about understanding your game, developing real skills, and learning how to get better.

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  Episode #63

  Ryan Hager: Why Golfers Don’t Get Better

  Sep 16, 202643 minS4

  Ryan Hager joins us for part one of a two-part conversation about coaching, practice, and what actually helps golfers improve. We talk about Ryan’s path as a coach, the mentors who shaped the way he teaches, and what he’s learned from working with golfers of every level. A big part of the conversation turns to a simple question: why do so many golfers work on their games without actually getting better? We get into the things golfers tend to prioritize versus what might actually help them improve, why understanding ball flight and shotmaking matters, and why practice often gravitates toward what feels comfortable instead of what we actually need. Ryan also shares how he’s watched players improve their technique without seeing their handicaps move. We also talk about mentorship, learning environments, block practice, course strategy, and matching instruction to what a golfer actually wants from the game. This is part one of our conversation with Ryan. Part two picks up with more on coaching, social media, and how golfers should think about the information they consume.

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  Episode #61

  What If You’re Not Good Enough?

  Aug 4, 20261h 14mS4

  What if you give something everything you have and find out you still aren’t good enough? In this episode, we discuss why avoiding that question creates more anxiety, hesitation and regret. We break down the role of radical acceptance, radical honesty and radical ownership in pursuing difficult goals and performing freely without any guarantee it will work out. We also talk about risk, luck, failure and why being good enough means very little if you never give yourself the chance to perform well enough. A deep conversation about facing the truth, going for what you want and choosing the type of regret you’re willing to live with.

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  Episode #60

  Dealing With the Elements

  Jul 18, 202632 minS4

  In this episode, Chase and Raymond discuss one of golf’s greatest challenges: dealing with the elements. Using The Open Championship as a backdrop, they explore why difficult conditions expose both your psychology and your skill set. From handling uncertainty and staying composed to controlling trajectory, shaping shots, and managing the wind, they share practical strategies to help you perform your best when conditions are at their worst.

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