How Low Can You Go? Golf Podcast

Chris Donaldson and Dave Alexander

How Low Can You Go? — the golf podcast born in Scotland that tracks two golf buddies chasing low handicaps within just 6 months. Chris, a single-figure golfer on a mission to reach scratch, teams up with Dave, a mid-handicapper who would dearly love to break into single figures. In this debut season Chris and Dave dive into their golf history, what’s motivating them to get better, and get locked-in to their (ambitious) 2025 targets. Why do people work so hard at this great game but never get any better? Chris and Dave are on a mission to solve this problem and turn their golf dreams into reality. Expect laughs, lessons, pleasure and pain on the roller coaster ride that is amateur golf. How Low Can You Go? Come join us and find out.

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Friday · 52 min
Karl Morris | The Three Words That Could Transform Your Golf Game (+ How Ryan Fox Won The Open)
Ryan Fox has just become Champion Golfer of the Year. Just days after his Open Championship victory, Ryan Fox’s long-time performance coach, Karl Morris, joins How Low Can You Go? to unpack the mental skills that helped produce one of golf’s biggest victories. For decades, Karl has worked with major champions, Ryder Cup players and Tour winners. In this episode, he shares the simple mental framework that helped Ryan perform under the greatest pressure in the game—and explains how every club golfer can apply those same principles to play better golf. The conversation centres around three simple words Karl believes can transform your golf: ✅ Intention ✅ Attention ✅ Attitude Along the way, we discuss: • How Ryan Fox dealt with the brutal bunker break on the 15th hole at The Open—and why acceptance was the key to recovering and ultimately becoming Champion Golfer of the Year. • Why so many golfers are trapped playing “avoidance golf” instead of pursuing great golf. • The simple mental shift that could lower your scores without changing your swing. • How to access your best golf under pressure. • Why chasing good shots is far more effective than trying to avoid bad ones. • The attention techniques elite golfers use to perform when it matters most. • How to build stable confidence that lasts beyond one good round. Whether you’re trying to break 100, 90, 80 or simply become a more content golfer, this conversation is packed with practical ideas you can take straight to the golf course. If you’ve ever struggled to transfer your range game onto the golf course—or wondered what separates Tour winners from everyone else—this is an episode you won’t want to miss. In this episode: Ryan Fox, The Open Championship, Champion Golfer of the Year, Karl Morris, golf psychology, golf mental game, golf mindset, performance coaching, The Mind Caddy, intention, attention, attitude, acceptance, avoidance golf, golf confidence, lower scores, course management, golf improvement, performance psychology, golf podcast.
July 24 · 39 min
The Biggest Mistake Golfers Make? They Only Prepare for Plan A | Mark Immelman (Part 2)
🏌️ Most golfers only prepare for Plan A. The best golfers are ready for Plan B… and Plan C. Most golfers spend all their practice preparing for the perfect round. But what happens when Plan A disappears? In Part Two of our conversation with renowned broadcaster, coach and author Mark Immelman, Mark shares a brilliant lesson from Sir Nick Faldo that might completely change the way you think about scoring. We explore what has become a recurring theme on How Low Can You Go - why preparing for your C-game might be more important than your A-game. We also discuss the habits that separate the world’s best golfers from everyone else, and why better processes—not better scores—are the key to playing consistently better golf. We also share exclusive on-course moments from our day with Mark on Scotland’s Golf Coast, including a short-game lesson with Dave, and a brilliant story involving legendary coach Butch Harmon. If you’re serious about lowering your scores, this is an episode you’ll come back to time and time again. ⛳ In this episode • The Sir Nick Faldo lesson every golfer needs to hear - Why you must have a plan for you B-game and your C-game if your A-game doesn’t show up • The habits that separate elite golfers from the rest of us • Why smart decisions beat heroic golf shots almost every time • How focusing on process can ultimately lead to better outcomes • Exclusive on-course coaching from Mark at North Berwick • A fantastic ‘pearl’ of golf wisdom from Butch Harmon 📚 Learn more from Mark Immelman If you enjoyed this conversation, we highly recommend exploring more of Mark’s work. 🌐 Website https://markimmelman.com 🎙️ Podcast On the Mark Podcast 📖 Book Lessons from the Best: Holistic Insights, Tips, and Tricks to Improve Your Golf Game Mark has spent decades interviewing and learning from many of the greatest players, coaches and minds in golf, and his podcast and book are packed with practical wisdom for golfers of every level. 🎙️ ABOUT THE SHOW How Low Can You Go explores how amateur golfers can improve their game, lower their scores, and actually understand what moves the needle — without wasting time on the wrong things. 🎧 Listen now and start turning bad rounds into better golf. 📸 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/howlowcanyougopodcast/ 📺 YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@HowLowCanYouGoPodcast 💌 Contact howlowcanyougopodcast@gmail.com ⭐ If you enjoyed this episode, please follow the podcast, leave us a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ rating and share it with a golfing friend. It genuinely helps us reach more golfers who are on exactly the same journey.
July 18 · 56 min
The Fastest Way to Lower Your Scores | Mark Immelman (Part 1)
“Golf isn’t a game of perfect… it’s a game of recovery.” That simple idea sits at the heart of this conversation with Mark Immelman—one of golf’s great communicators, CBS Sports commentator and host of the acclaimed On the Mark podcast. In Part One of this special two-part series, Mark challenges some of the biggest assumptions amateur golfers make about improving. We talk about why so many players become obsessed with technique, the idea of ‘Shot Number Three’, why the best coaches see golf as an orchestra rather than a collection of individual parts, and how accepting imperfection might just transform the way you play. The conversation then takes an unexpected turn into flow state, the emotional pull of great golf courses and why, at its very best, golf can become something that reaches far beyond scorecards and swing positions. Whether you’re trying to break 100, 90 or 80, this is an episode that will change the way you think about the game. In this episode: Why golf is a game of recovery, not perfection Mark’s brilliant concept of ‘Shot Number Three’ The orchestra analogy that every golfer should hear Putting, perspective and playing with freedom Flow state and finding your best golf Why the greatest golf courses can move us emotionally Next week in Part Two… Mark turns philosophy into practice. He maps out exactly how Dave can become a better golfer, shares stories from Sir Nick Faldo and Jack Nicklaus, explains why carry distances matter so much, and reveals the habits that separate good golfers from great ones. We’ll also take you behind the scenes from Scottish Open week, where what began as a podcast interview turned into an unforgettable day playing golf together in Gullane and North Berwick. 🎙️ ABOUT THE SHOW How Low Can You Go explores how amateur golfers can improve their game, lower their scores, and actually understand what moves the needle — without wasting time on the wrong things. 🎧 Listen now and start turning bad rounds into better golf. 📸 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/howlowcanyougopodcast/ 📺 YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@HowLowCanYouGoPodcast 💌 Contact howlowcanyougopodcast@gmail.com ⭐ If you enjoyed this episode, please follow the podcast, leave us a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ rating and share it with a golfing friend. It genuinely helps us reach more golfers who are on exactly the same journey.
July 15 · 10 min
🚨 BREAKTHROUGH EPISODE: Chris Shoots His Lowest Ever Round (67) — Is the Podcast Actually Making Us Better?
🚨 Chris just shot the lowest round of his life… and we had to hit record immediately. After months of documenting every lesson, every setback and every breakthrough on the podcast, Chris has finally done it: a career-best 67 (-3). In this special emergency episode, we unpack exactly what happened and, more importantly, why it happened. Was it better strategy? A stronger mental game? More commitment over the ball? Or are the lessons from some of the world’s best golf coaches finally starting to click? We dive into the key moments from Chris’ round and explore how advice from guests including Jon Sherman, Dr. Raymond Prior, Scott Fawcett and Alex Huang showed up when it mattered most. In this episode we discuss: Chris’ lowest ever round: 67 (-3) How he stayed calm after getting into red numbers The difference between playing in pursuit mode versus a threat response Why better course management led to better golf The mindset shift that stopped him protecting his score Lessons every amateur golfer can apply to shoot lower scores If you’re trying to lower your handicap, improve your golf mindset, play smarter golf or finally break through to your own best scores, this episode is packed with practical takeaways you can use in your next round. 🎙️ ABOUT THE SHOW How Low Can You Go is the golf improvement podcast following two amateur golfers on their journey to lower their handicaps and shoot their lowest ever scores. Each week we sit down with the world’s leading golf coaches, psychologists, Tour players, performance experts and everyday golfers to uncover what actually moves the needle. Whether you’re trying to break 100, break 90, break 80, improve your golf swing, sharpen your golf mindset, manage your golf psychology or simply enjoy the game more, every episode is packed with practical insights to help you become a better golfer. 🎧 Listen now and start turning bad rounds into better golf. 📲 Follow How Low Can You Go 📸 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/howlowcanyougopodcast/ 📺 YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@HowLowCanYouGoPodcast 💌 Contact howlowcanyougopodcast@gmail.com ⭐ If you enjoyed this episode, please follow the podcast, leave us a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ rating and share it with a golfing friend. It genuinely helps us reach more golfers who are on exactly the same journey.
July 8 · 21 min
Why Golf Doesn’t Get Easier (Even When You Get Better) | Keeks | Part 2
What if getting better at golf doesn’t actually make the game easier… it just gives you a new challenge to chase? Breaking 90 should feel like a big breakthrough… so why does it immediately become the start of the next challenge? In Part 2 of our conversation with Keeks Golf, we dive into the mental side of golf improvement and discover that every golfer—regardless of handicap—is fighting a different version of the same battle. Fresh from breaking 90, Keeks shares why she’s already chasing 85, opens up about feeling like an imposter at the legendary TPC Sawgrass, and explains why one of the greatest golfing experiences of her life wasn’t quite what she’d imagined. Meanwhile, Chris reveals the unexpected pressure of chasing scratch golf and how the pursuit of lower scores can sometimes make the game less enjoyable, while Dave reflects on why improving one part of your game simply exposes the next weakness to work on. If you’ve ever felt nervous on the first tee, wondered whether you really belonged on a dream golf course, or found yourself obsessing over your score instead of enjoying the game, this episode is for you. In this episode, we discuss: ⛳ Why breaking scoring barriers never feels like enough 🧠 The mental battle of chasing lower scores 🏝️ Keeks’ unforgettable experience at TPC Sawgrass 🎯 The pressure of chasing scratch golf 💭 Why imposter syndrome affects more golfers than you think 📈 How every level of golfer faces a different challenge Whether you’re trying to break 100, break 90, break 80 or chase scratch, this episode is packed with honest conversations, relatable stories and practical insights to help you enjoy the journey while continuing to improve. 📲 Follow Keeks Golf 📸 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/keeksgolf/ 📺 YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@keeksgolf 🎙️ ABOUT THE SHOW How Low Can You Go is the golf improvement podcast following two amateur golfers on their journey to lower their handicaps and shoot their lowest ever scores. Each week we sit down with the world’s leading golf coaches, psychologists, Tour players, performance experts and everyday golfers to uncover what actually moves the needle. Whether you’re trying to break 100, break 90, break 80, improve your golf swing, sharpen your golf mindset, manage your golf psychology or simply enjoy the game more, every episode is packed with practical insights to help you become a better golfer. 🎧 Listen now and start turning bad rounds into better golf. 📲 Follow How Low Can You Go 📸 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/howlowcanyougopodcast/ 📺 YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@HowLowCanYouGoPodcast 💌 Contact howlowcanyougopodcast@gmail.com ⭐ If you enjoyed this episode, please follow the podcast, leave us a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ rating and share it with a golfing friend. It genuinely helps us reach more golfers who are on exactly the same journey.
June 26 · 56 min
How to Fail Your Way to Lower Scores | Keeks Golf | Part 1
🚨The biggest thing stopping you lowering your scores isn’t your golf swing… it’s your fear of failure. In this episode of How Low Can You Go, we sit down with Keeks Golf to explore the side of golf that rarely gets talked about openly. From sitting in the car park too nervous to walk into the driving range, to wondering if she even belonged at a golf club, Keeks shares the fears, setbacks and breakthroughs that have shaped her journey through the game. This isn’t an episode about perfect swings or Tour-level golf. It’s about confidence. It’s about failure. It’s about learning to enjoy the process of getting better. Whether you’re trying to break 100, break 90, improve your golf mindset, build confidence on the course, or simply enjoy the game more, you’ll almost certainly recognise parts of your own journey in this conversation. ⛳ In Part One, we discuss: ✅ How Keeks first discovered golf ✅ Golf anxiety and first-tee nerves ✅ Feeling like you don’t belong at a golf club ✅ Why so many golfers fear failure ✅ Learning to embrace competition golf ✅ Building confidence as an amateur golfer ✅ Why documenting the journey has inspired thousands of golfers 🎙️ Coming Up in Part Two… 🏌️ Breaking 90 🧠 The mental game 🏆 Playing alongside professionals ⛳ Competition golf 🎯 Why breaking 85 is now firmly in Keeks’ sights 📲 Follow Keeks Golf 📸 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/keeksgolf/ 📺 YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@keeksgolf 🎙️ ABOUT THE SHOW How Low Can You Go is the golf improvement podcast following two amateur golfers on their journey to lower their handicaps and shoot their lowest ever scores. Each week we sit down with the world’s leading golf coaches, psychologists, Tour players, performance experts and everyday golfers to uncover what actually moves the needle. Whether you’re trying to break 100, break 90, break 80, improve your golf swing, sharpen your golf mindset, manage your golf psychology or simply enjoy the game more, every episode is packed with practical insights to help you become a better golfer. 🎧 Listen now and start turning bad rounds into better golf. 📲 Follow How Low Can You Go 📸 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/howlowcanyougopodcast/ 📺 YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@HowLowCanYouGoPodcast 💌 Contact howlowcanyougopodcast@gmail.com ⭐ If you enjoyed this episode, please follow the podcast, leave us a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ rating and share it with a golfing friend. It genuinely helps us reach more golfers who are on exactly the same journey.
June 19 · 57 min
Why High Expectations Are Ruining Your Golf | Jared Tendler Psychoanalyses a Near-Scratch Golfer (Part 2)
"When you say high standard, I think expectation. And expectations are hidden guarantees." — Jared Tendler Last week, Jared Tendler psychoanalysed Dave's golf game and uncovered some uncomfortable truths about confidence, insecurity, self-worth and performance. This week, it's Chris's turn. On paper, Chris is the golfer most amateurs aspire to become. A low handicap player capable of shooting under par and pushing towards scratch golf. But Jared quickly uncovers a different challenge entirely: Perfectionism. High expectations. And a mindset that's quietly making improvement harder, not easier. Why do so many good golfers struggle to enjoy the game? Why do high standards sometimes hurt performance instead of helping it? And how can ambitious golfers pursue improvement without becoming trapped by unrealistic expectations? This conversation explores golf psychology, perfectionism, confidence, expectations, resilience, mental toughness and the hidden mental mistakes that often hold good golfers back. Whether you're trying to break 100, break 90, reach single figures or chase scratch golf, the lessons in this episode apply far beyond elite golf. In This Episode: ✅ High expectations vs healthy standards ✅ Why perfectionism hurts performance ✅ Building confidence the right way ✅ How to stop throwing rounds away ✅ Resilience and grit on the golf course ✅ The psychology of scratch golf ✅ The "anchor in the mountain" concept ✅A Game, B Game, C Game - why a better C game can lead to lasting improvement. Want to go deeper? Check out Jared Tendler’s excellent golf psychology resources: 🌐 Website: https://jaredtendler.com/ 📚 Books: https://jaredtendler.com/books/ 🏌️ Everyday Golf Psychology: https://jaredtendler.com/books/everyday-golf-psychology/ Jared’s work provides practical frameworks for building confidence, handling pressure, overcoming fear of failure and performing more consistently on the golf course. 🎙️ ABOUT THE SHOW How Low Can You Go explores how amateur golfers can improve their game, lower their scores, and actually understand what moves the needle — without wasting time on the wrong things. 🎧 Listen now and start turning bad rounds into better golf. 📸 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/howlowcanyougopodcast/ 📺 YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@HowLowCanYouGoPodcast 💌 Contact howlowcanyougopodcast@gmail.com
June 12 · 37 min
Golf Exposed My Biggest Insecurity | Jared Tendler Psychoanalyses My Mental Game (Part 1)
“You’re hitting that golf shot looking to feel competent. If you don’t, you get to go into this hellscape of not really knowing who you are or what matters.” — Jared Tendler What happens when one of the world’s leading mental game coaches starts analysing your golf game in real time? In this special two-part conversation, renowned golf mental game coach Jared Tendler joins How Low Can You Go? and quickly takes the discussion somewhere neither of us expected. Rather than talking about confidence, pressure and performance in the abstract, Jared turns his attention to Dave’s golf game and uncovers the hidden beliefs, fears and insecurities that may be driving his struggles on the course. Why can someone who feels confident in most areas of life still feel embarrassment, frustration and even despair on the golf course? This episode covers golf psychology, confidence, performance anxiety, fear of failure, self-worth, improvement mindset and the mental game. Part Two, coming next week: Jared turns his attention to Chris and uncovers a very different challenge—perfectionism, high expectations and the hidden cost of chasing scratch golf. Want to go deeper? Check out Jared Tendler’s excellent golf psychology resources: 🌐 Website: https://jaredtendler.com/ 📚 Books: https://jaredtendler.com/books/ 🏌️ Everyday Golf Psychology: https://jaredtendler.com/books/everyday-golf-psychology/ Jared’s work provides practical frameworks for building confidence, handling pressure, overcoming fear of failure and performing more consistently on the golf course. 🎙️ ABOUT THE SHOW How Low Can You Go explores how amateur golfers can improve their game, lower their scores, and actually understand what moves the needle — without wasting time on the wrong things. 🎧 Listen now and start turning bad rounds into better golf. 📸 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/howlowcanyougopodcast/ 📺 YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@HowLowCanYouGoPodcast 💌 Contact howlowcanyougopodcast@gmail.com
May 31 · 45 min
The New Golf Season Is Here… Can We Finally Go Low?
The new golf season is finally here. After months of conversations with some of the smartest minds in golf improvement, it's time to stop talking and start applying what we've learned on the golf course. In this episode, Dave and Chris check in on their current handicaps, revisit the biggest lessons from recent guests, and share exactly what they're focusing on as they chase their goals of single figures and scratch golf this season. 🎯 We Discuss: ✅ Why our handicaps are finally moving in the right direction ✅ The five key components of golf improvement ✅ Scott Fawcett's advice to "own a shape with driver" ✅ Jon Sherman's lessons on process, resilience and not giving up on your round ✅ Karl Morris on mindset, pressure and the "I'll be happy when..." trap ✅ Chase Cooper's swing changes that are already transforming our games ✅ Alex Huang's simple formula for lowering your handicap ✅ The biggest areas we're focusing on this season Whether you're trying to break 100, break 90, break 80, or get to scratch golf, this episode is packed with practical golf improvement ideas, strategy, mindset lessons, and real-world experiences from two golfers trying to get better. 🗺️ The Golf Improvement Roadmap If you're serious about lowering your handicap this season, this is the roadmap episode. ⛳ Follow the journey as we put these lessons to the test and find out whether they actually work when the scorecard is in hand. 🎙️ ABOUT THE SHOW How Low Can You Go explores how amateur golfers can improve their game, lower their scores, and actually understand what moves the needle — without wasting time on the wrong things. 🎧 Listen now and start turning bad rounds into better golf. 📸 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/howlowcanyougopodcast/ 📺 YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@HowLowCanYouGoPodcast 💌 Contact howlowcanyougopodcast@gmail.com 🏨 Big shout out to The Leddie on Scotland’s Golf Coast.
May 23 · 42 min
Why Your Worst Rounds Might Build Your Best Golf | Jon Sherman Part 2
“Your future best golf is probably being built inside your worst rounds.” In Part 2 with Jon Sherman from the 🎧 The Sweet Spot Podcast and author of The Four Foundations of Golf, we dive deep into the psychology of golf improvement. Jon explains why golfers give up too early during rounds, how resilience is built on your worst days, and why “getting your hands dirty” might be the key to shooting lower scores. We also discuss: how Jon works with PGA Tour winner Mackenzie Hughes handling pressure and expectations on the golf course why golf is “an infinite game” mental game mistakes amateur golfers make simple stat tracking that actually helps why chasing lower handicaps doesn’t always lead to happiness process vs results in golf improvement If you’ve ever struggled mentally during a bad round, lost confidence on the course, or wondered how better players stay composed under pressure — this episode is for you. Featuring: Jon Sherman — author of The Four Foundations of Golf, co-host of The Sweet Spot podcast, and coach to PGA Tour players including Mackenzie Hughes. ⛳ FOLLOW JON SHERMAN 📘 Practical Golf https://practical-golf.com/ 📚 The Four Foundations of Golf https://practical-golf.com/book/ 📺 YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@jonshermangolf 📸 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/practical.golf 🎧 The Sweet Spot Podcast https://sweetspotgolfpodcast.com/ 🎙️ ABOUT THE SHOW How Low Can You Go explores how amateur golfers can improve their game, lower their scores, and actually understand what moves the needle — without wasting time on the wrong things. 🎧 Listen now and start turning bad rounds into better golf. 📸 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/howlowcanyougopodcast/ 📺 YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@HowLowCanYouGoPodcast 💌 Contact howlowcanyougopodcast@gmail.com 🏨 Big shout out to The Leddie on Scotland’s Golf Coast. If you’re enjoying the podcast, leaving a quick review really helps us grow — and helps more golfers shoot lower scores. ⛳
May 16 · 57 min
Jon Sherman: Why Golf Feels Harder Than It Should | Expectations, Pressure & Better Scores
“Most golfers don’t actually understand what good golf looks like for their skill level.” Today we’re joined by Jon Sherman — author of The Four Foundations of Golf, founder of Practical Golf, and co-host of The Sweet Spot Podcast. This is one of the most honest conversations we’ve had yet about the mental side of golf. ⛳ IN THIS EPISODE Why golfers put so much pressure on themselves Fear of choking and protecting good rounds Why expectations destroy enjoyment What “good golf” actually looks like Why elite golf is mostly avoiding disasters Why mid-handicap golfers might be the most tortured golfers on earth Jon also explains why most golfers fundamentally misunderstand scoring, consistency and improvement — and how changing your expectations can completely transform both your golf and your enjoyment of the game. 🎯 IF YOU’VE EVER... Cared too much about your score Let one bad hole ruin your round Panicked trying to break 80, 90 or 100 Wondered why golf feels mentally exhausting... …this episode is for you. 🎙️ Part 2 coming next week. ⛳ FOLLOW JON SHERMAN 📘 Practical Golf https://practical-golf.com/ 📚 The Four Foundations of Golf https://practical-golf.com/book/ 📺 YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@jonshermangolf 📸 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/practical.golf 🎧 The Sweet Spot Podcast https://sweetspotgolfpodcast.com/ 🎙️ ABOUT THE SHOW How Low Can You Go explores how amateur golfers can improve their game, lower their scores, and actually understand what moves the needle — without wasting time on the wrong things. 🎧 Listen now and start turning bad rounds into better golf. 📸 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/howlowcanyougopodcast/ 📺 YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@HowLowCanYouGoPodcast 💌 Contact howlowcanyougopodcast@gmail.com 🏨 Big shout out to The Leddie on Scotland’s Golf Coast. If you’re enjoying the podcast, leaving a quick review really helps us grow — and helps more golfers shoot lower scores. ⛳
May 9 · 35 min
Chase Cooper Fixes Our Golf Swings | Part Two
What actually causes big slices with driver, heavy chips, and inconsistent contact in golf? In this episode, golf coach and content creator Chase Cooper breaks down Dave and Chris’s golf swings live on the podcast — identifying the setup mistakes, low-point issues, clubface problems, and swing patterns that are holding them back. From driver swing faults and ball position to chipping technique and strike control, Chase explains why most amateur golfers struggle with contact and how small changes in setup and intention can completely change your ball striking. This is a raw, honest and hugely relatable coaching session for any golfer trying to improve their swing without getting lost in overcomplicated technical instruction. Topics include: How to stop slices with the driver Why golfers struggle with low point control The real cause of heavy chips and chunked pitch shots Ball position, forearm setup and shoulder alignment Why solid contact solves more problems than golfers think The difference between “feel” golfers and analytical golfers Why most golfers are more consistent than they realise How elite players control strike location on the clubface Simpler ways to practice golf effectively If you’ve ever stood on the range wondering why your swing suddenly disappeared… this episode is for you. 🎙️ About the show How Low Can You Go explores how amateur golfers can improve their game, lower their scores, and actually understand what moves the needle—without wasting time on the wrong things. 🎧 Listen now and start turning bad rounds into better golf. 📺 YouTube → https://www.youtube.com/@HowLowCanYouGoPodcast 📸 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/howlowcanyougopodcast/ 💌 Contact → howlowcanyougopodcast@gmail.com 🏨 Big shout out to The Leddie Hotel on Scotland’s Golf Coast. ⛳ Follow Chase Cooper: 📸 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/chasecoopergolf/ 🎙️ Check out Golf Beneath The Surface: 📸 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/gbtspodcast/ 🎧 Spotify → https://open.spotify.com/show/4XlY6Yt0QJkVQ8wXyZkG3I If you’re enjoying the podcast, leaving a quick review really helps us grow — and helps more golfers shoot lower scores. ⛳
May 2 · 54 min
Chase Cooper: The Truth About Golf Swing Technique (It’s Not What You Think) | Part One
Golf swing inconsistency explained: Chase Cooper on low point, contact, and face control. In this episode, we’re joined by top US golf coach Chase Cooper—co-host of Golf Beneath the Surface and a self-confessed “tech nerd”—to dive into what actually controls your ball striking in golf. We set out to talk golf swing technique… but what follows is a completely different way of thinking about it. Chase breaks down the fundamentals that truly matter—low point control, strike quality, and face control—and explains why most golfers get lost chasing positions instead of focusing on what actually impacts performance. If you’ve ever felt like your swing works one week and disappears the next, this episode will help you understand why—and what you can do about it. This is part one of a two-part conversation. In part two, Chase analyses our swings and tells us exactly what we need to change to reach our goals this season. If you’re serious about improving your golf, this is one you won’t want to miss. 🎙️ About the show How Low Can You Go explores how amateur golfers can improve their game, lower their scores, and actually understand what moves the needle—without wasting time on the wrong things. 🎧 Listen now and start turning bad rounds into better golf. 📺 YouTube → https://www.youtube.com/@HowLowCanYouGoPodcast 📸 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/howlowcanyougopodcast/ 💌 Contact → howlowcanyougopodcast@gmail.com 🏨 Big shout out to The Leddie Hotel on Scotland’s Golf Coast. 🔗 Link to Golf Beneath The Surface If you enjoyed this conversation, be sure to check out Golf Beneath the Surface here: 👉https://open.spotify.com/show/4XlY6Yt0QJkVQ8wXyZkG3I If you’re enjoying the podcast, leaving a quick review really helps us grow — and helps more golfers shoot lower scores. ⛳
April 25 · 30 min
Add Clubhead Speed, Hit It Further & Fix Your Body for Golf | Chris Finn (Par4Success) | Part 2
If you want to hit the ball further, swing faster, and actually enjoy golf without breaking your body… this episode is for you. In Part 2 with Chris Finn (founder of Par4Success), we go deep into what really drives clubhead speed—and why most amateur golfers are training the wrong way. Chris has worked with some of the world’s best long drive athletes and golfers, and in this episode he explains how everyday players can: Add serious clubhead speed (without swinging out of their shoes) Build strength and mobility that actually transfers to the golf swing Avoid the common mistakes that lead to injury and inconsistency Fix the real causes of issues like low back pain Train smarter with simple, effective routines We also break down: Why strength training is becoming essential in modern golf How mobility (especially in the hips) impacts both performance and pain Why stretching alone might not be the answer 👉 Take the free assessment from Par4Success → par4success.com 🎙️ About the show How Low Can You Go explores how amateur golfers can improve their game, lower their scores, and actually understand what moves the needle—without wasting time on the wrong things. 🎧 Listen now and start turning bad rounds into better golf. 📺 YouTube → https://www.youtube.com/@HowLowCanYouGoPodcast 📸 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/howlowcanyougopodcast/ 💌 Contact → howlowcanyougopodcast@gmail.com 🏨 Big shout out to The Leddie Hotel on Scotland’s Golf Coast. If you’re enjoying the podcast, leaving a quick review really helps us grow — and helps more golfers shoot lower scores. ⛳
April 18 · 35 min
Add 20 Yards & “Reverse” Your Golf Age? The Truth About Golf Fitness | Chris Finn (Part 1)
What if you could add 20 yards in a year — and buy yourself another decade (or two) of your current golf game? Most golfers think losing distance as they get older is inevitable — but is it really? In this episode, we’re joined by Chris Finn, founder of Par4Success, one of the leading golf fitness and performance training companies, to break down what actually matters when it comes to increasing swing speed, hitting the ball further, and staying injury-free. We dive into: Why most golfers lose distance after 40 How much distance you can realistically gain (and how quickly) Why 15 minutes a day can be enough to see real improvements The biggest mistakes golfers make when trying to get faster If you’ve ever wondered whether speed training is safe, how to increase clubhead speed, or what kind of golf fitness training actually works — this episode is for you. In Part 2, we go deeper into the framework Chris uses to build speed safely, why most golfers train in the wrong order, and how physical limitations (not your swing) might be holding you back. Make sure you’re following so you don’t miss it. Take your free Par4Success golf fitness assessment → par4success.com 🎧 Listen now and start turning bad rounds into better golf. 📺 YouTube → https://www.youtube.com/@HowLowCanYouGoPodcast 📸 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/howlowcanyougopodcast/ 💌 Contact → howlowcanyougopodcast@gmail.com 🏨 Big shout out to The Leddie Hotel on Scotland’s Golf Coast. If you’re enjoying the podcast, leaving a quick review really helps us grow — and helps more golfers shoot lower scores. ⛳
April 10 · 46 min
The One Skill Every Golfer Needs (And the 2 Things That Change Everything) | Alex Huang Part 2
You don’t need more swing changes—you need better priorities. In Part 2 with Alex Huang, we move from theory into what actually lowers your scores on the golf course. Alex is one of the leading minds behind the DECADE system, working with elite players to help them make smarter decisions and shoot lower scores—and in this episode, he breaks down the simple ideas that most amateur golfers completely overlook. We dive into: The one skill Alex wishes every golfer had (and why it’s not what you think) Why putting is misunderstood—and how pace control can transform your scoring The biggest mistakes mid-handicap golfers make with their practice And the two things that will move the needle fastest if you want to improve If you’ve ever felt like you’re working hard on your game but not seeing results, this episode will help you refocus on what actually matters. This isn’t about swing changes. It’s about thinking better, managing your game smarter—and finally understanding how to shoot lower scores. 🎧 Listen to Part 1: Think Better, Score Lower: The Decade Golf Approach Explained 🎧 Listen now and start turning bad rounds into better golf. 📺 YouTube → https://www.youtube.com/@HowLowCanYouGoPodcast 📸 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/howlowcanyougopodcast/ 💌 Contact → howlowcanyougopodcast@gmail.com 🏨 Big shout out to The Leddie Hotel on Scotland’s Golf Coast. If you’re enjoying the podcast, leaving a review really helps us grow — and keeps us chasing better golf, faster. ⛳
April 4 · 1 hr 3 min
Think Better, Score Lower: The Decade Golf Approach Explained (Alex Huang Part 1)
You don’t need to hit better shots… You need to stop hitting shots that cost you. In this episode, we’re joined by Alex Huang from Decade Golf — a system built on data and probability that’s used by elite players and caddies on the PGA and LPGA Tours. But this isn’t about swinging it better… It’s about thinking better. Alex breaks down how golfers at every level — especially amateurs — are losing shots through poor decisions, bad expectations, and trying to pull off shots they simply don’t need to. If you’ve ever walked off a hole thinking “how did I just make double from there?” — this episode will change how you see the game. 💡 What You’ll Learn: Why “easy holes” are ruining your score The truth about birdie rates (even on Tour) Why your expectations might be costing you shots How better decisions can lower your handicap fast The biggest mistake amateurs make without realising it 🎧 Listen now and start turning bad rounds into better golf. 📺 YouTube → https://www.youtube.com/@HowLowCanYouGoPodcast 📸 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/howlowcanyougopodcast/ 💌 Contact → howlowcanyougopodcast@gmail.com 🏨 Big shout out to The Leddie Hotel on Scotland’s Golf Coast. If you’re enjoying the podcast, leaving a review really helps us grow — and keeps us chasing better golf, faster. ⛳
March 24 · 47 min
From Triple Bogeys to Birdie… Lessons from Karl Morris (Driving Home from Gullane)
Triple. Triple. Triple. After attending a seminar with world-renowned golf performance coach Karl Morris, you’d think things would improve… Instead, Dave heads to Gullane No. 1 and shoots one of his worst rounds in years. In this episode of How Low Can You Go, we record straight from the car on the way home — breaking down exactly what went wrong, why the round spiralled, and what we can learn from it. We dive into: Why golfers fall apart under pressure The biggest mistakes that lead to blow-up holes Why practice (especially indoors) doesn’t always transfer to the course Course management errors that cost shots How to respond when your game disappears mid-round We also unpack the most powerful insights from Karl Morris’ seminar, including: Why he prefers “green prediction” over green reading How understanding water flow on greens can transform your putting The importance of low point control in ball striking The “ones, twos and threes” framework for scoring Why the famous “never up, never in” advice might actually be hurting your game Along the way, we reference ideas from Scott Fawcett and Adam Young — and show how these concepts actually apply on the course, not just in theory. Whether you’re trying to break 100, break 90, or simply play more consistent golf, this episode is packed with practical golf tips, mental game insights, and course management strategies you can use immediately. Because sometimes… it's your worst rounds that teach you the most. 🎧 Listen now and start turning bad rounds into better golf. 🎓 Mind Factor Certification – Listener Offer We’re delighted to be supporting Karl’s Mind Factor Online Certification, where his life’s work in golf performance, mindset and skill-access is brought together in one in-depth programme for golfers and coaches. 💷 £100 OFF with promo code HOWLOW 🔗 https://themindfactor.net/product/mind-factor-online-certification-course/ 📺 YouTube → https://www.youtube.com/@HowLowCanYouGoPodcast 📸 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/howlowcanyougopodcast/ 💌 Contact → howlowcanyougopodcast@gmail.com 🏨 Big shout out to The Leddie Hotel on Scotland’s Golf Coast. If you’re enjoying the podcast, leaving a review really helps us grow — and keeps us chasing better golf, faster. ⛳
March 16 · 49 min
First Tee Nerves: Why Golfers Play Scared (And How to Play Freely) | Dr Raymond Prior (Part 2)
Most golfers aren’t trying to hit the shot they want — they’re trying to avoid the one they fear. In Part 2 of our conversation with performance psychologist Dr Raymond Prior, we go deeper into the mental side of golf — and why so many golfers struggle when it matters most. Why does the first tee feel so terrifying? Why do golfers start protecting a good score instead of chasing a great one? And what’s the crucial difference between being nervous… and being anxious? Raymond explains why many golfers unknowingly play with an avoidance mindset — trying not to hit the bad shot — instead of pursuing the shot they actually want to hit. That shift alone can completely change how you perform under pressure. In this episode we explore: Why first-tee nerves feel so intense The difference between nerves and anxiety in performance Why golfers often protect a good score instead of going low How to step away and reset when your mind starts racing Why “choking” in sport is often misunderstood How identity and ego can interfere with your golf This episode is packed with practical insights for any golfer who wants to play more freely, handle pressure better, and finally understand the psychology behind their best — and worst — rounds. Dr Raymond Prior is a leading performance psychologist and author of Golf Beneath the Surface, working with elite players and performers across multiple sports. If you’ve ever stood on the first tee hoping you don’t embarrass yourself… this episode is for you. 🎧 Listen now. 📺 YouTube → https://www.youtube.com/@HowLowCanYouGoPodcast 📸 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/howlowcanyougopodcast/ 💌 Contact → howlowcanyougopodcast@gmail.com 📊 Explore Golf Beneath The Surface → https://btsmindset.com/ https://www.instagram.com/gbtspodcast/ 🏨 Big shout out to The Leddie Hotel on Scotland’s Golf Coast. If you’re enjoying the podcast, leaving a review really helps us grow — and keeps us chasing better golf, faster. ⛳
March 7 · 47 min
You Can’t Shoot Low If You’re Afraid to Shoot High | Dr Raymond Prior (Part 1)
You can’t shoot low if you’re afraid to shoot high. That single idea might explain why so many golfers struggle to play their best when it matters. In this episode of How Low Can You Go, we’re joined by Dr Raymond Prior — world renowned performance psychologist, author of Golf Beneath the Surface, and coach to elite performers across sport, business and entertainment. In Part 1 of this conversation, Raymond breaks down the psychology behind why golfers so often get in their own way. We discuss: Why your brain prioritises avoidance over pursuit The psychological domino effect that influences every shot Why trying to relax or think positively often backfires How past experiences can quietly shape how you perform today The difference between doing mode and being mode of mind If you’ve ever: tried not to three-putt and then three-putted felt your swing collapse when the pressure rises worked really hard at your game and then shot a terrible score This episode will completely change how you think about the mental side of golf. Part 2 of this conversation will be released next week. 🎧 Listen now. 📺 YouTube → https://www.youtube.com/@HowLowCanYouGoPodcast 📸 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/howlowcanyougopodcast/ 💌 Contact → howlowcanyougopodcast@gmail.com 📊 Explore Golf Beneath The Surface → https://btsmindset.com/ https://www.instagram.com/gbtspodcast/ 🏨 Big shout out to The Leddie Hotel on Scotland’s Golf Coast. If you’re enjoying the podcast, leaving a review really helps us grow — and keeps us chasing better golf, faster. ⛳