The Tournament Code

Cooper Collins, Jack Bergstrom, & Daniel Hamrin

The Tournament Code breaks down what it takes to play elite tournament golf. Our guests include players on the PGA Tour, Champions Tour, Korn Ferry Tour, Latin America Tour, Forme Tour, and other various mini-tours, as well as college golf coaches, swing coaches, strategists, and sports psychologists.

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108 episodes
Updated Jul 25, 2025
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Jul 25, 2025 · 1 hr 2 min
106: Speed Toad – Hacking the Central Nervous System (Must Listen If You Want More Speed)
In this episode, we are joined by Bryce Mooney and Dr. Sam Attanasio. Bryce (@brycemooneygolf) and Sam (@drsamattanasio) are co-founders of Speed Toad @speedtoad. --- Follow us: Twitter - @TournamentCode Instagram - @thetournamentcode YouTube - The Tournament Code Hosted by: Cooper Collins (@coopercollins99), Jack Bergstrom (@Jack_Bergstrom), Daniel Hamrin (@DanielHamrin) Sponsored by: https://puttviewbooks.com/ --- (01:30) - PuttView Books opening tee shot (02:30) - background of Speed Toad (07:18) - real effects of Speed Toad (14:09) - comparison of speed implements (19:20) - strong vs. fast (26:12) - working out and swinging fast (35:14) - overspeed training (40:13) - how they got into long drive (50:01) - measuring CNS status
Jul 21, 2025 · 53 min
105: Jack Smith – Hitting Bombs to Become World #1
In this episode, we are joined by Jack Smith. Jack (@jacksmith_ld) is the #1 ranked long driver in the world. --- Follow us: Twitter - @TournamentCode Instagram - @thetournamentcode YouTube - The Tournament Code Hosted by: Cooper Collins (@coopercollins99), Jack Bergstrom (@Jack_Bergstrom), Daniel Hamrin (@DanielHamrin) Sponsored by: https://puttviewbooks.com/ --- (01:30) - Jack's background (06:30) - PuttView Books opening tee shot (10:18) - getting more efficient (17:09) - Jack's power source (24:20) - tools he uses (31:12) - playing actual golf (40:14) - adjusting to different courses (45:13) - tournament week schedule (50:01) - supplements
Jul 11, 2025 · 1 hr 5 min
104: Chad Darby – Short Game and the US Open
In this episode, we are joined by Chad Darby. Chad (@showmeyourshortgame) is the Director of Golf at the David Toms Academy. --- Follow us: Twitter - @TournamentCode Instagram - @thetournamentcode YouTube - The Tournament Code Hosted by: Cooper Collins (@coopercollins99), Jack Bergstrom (@Jack_Bergstrom), Daniel Hamrin (@DanielHamrin) Sponsored by: https://puttviewbooks.com/ --- (01:30) - PuttView Books opening tee shot (05:30) - short game philosophy (10:18) - lie dependent short game (17:09) - cutting down wedges (24:20) - connecting with Philip Barbaree (31:12) - teaching at the U.S. Open (40:14) - slowing down ball speed (50:13) - why you don’t need bounce (58:01) - bounce vs. relief
Jun 27, 2025 · 48 min
103: Ian Fraser – Equipment and The Fraser Golf Institute
In this episode, we are joined by Ian Fraser. Ian (@ianfrasergolf) is the founder of The Fraser Golf Institute. --- Follow us: Twitter - @TournamentCode Instagram - @thetournamentcode YouTube - The Tournament Code Hosted by: Cooper Collins (@coopercollins99), Jack Bergstrom (@Jack_Bergstrom), Daniel Hamrin (@DanielHamrin) Sponsored by: https://puttviewbooks.com/ --- (01:30) - PuttView Books opening tee shot (06:30) - Ian's background (11:18) - Fraser Golf Institute and TXG (17:09) - optimizing wedges (24:20) - difference between fitting average and Tour (30:12) - inflammation (36:14) - expanding into swing information (42:13) - building trust (45:01) - final advice
Jun 20, 2025 · 1 hr
102: Jonathan Yarwood – Data and Results in the Swing
In this episode, we are joined by Jonathan Yarwood. Jonathan (@jonathanyarwood) is a Golf Digest Top-100 Instructor. --- Follow us: Twitter - @TournamentCode Instagram - @thetournamentcode YouTube - The Tournament Code Hosted by: Cooper Collins (@coopercollins99), Jack Bergstrom (@Jack_Bergstrom), Daniel Hamrin (@DanielHamrin) Sponsored by: https://puttviewbooks.com/ --- (01:10) - controlling the golf ball (07:30) - speed importance (18:18) - importance of the grip (27:09) - what separates professional golfers (31:20) - who will win US Open (36:12) - changing shoes (42:14) - physics of speed (48:13) - swing development (56:01) - handling success
Jun 13, 2025 · 1 hr 4 min
101: Keenan Huskey – Insight From A Feel Player
In this episode, we are joined by Keenan Huskey. Keenan (@keen_huskey) is a golfer on the Korn Ferry Tour. --- Follow us: Twitter - @TournamentCode Instagram - @thetournamentcode YouTube - The Tournament Code Hosted by: Cooper Collins (@coopercollins99), Jack Bergstrom (@Jack_Bergstrom), Daniel Hamrin (@DanielHamrin) Sponsored by: https://puttviewbooks.com/ --- (01:10) - Puttview Books first tee shot (05:30) - practice round strategy (11:18) - being a feel player (16:09) - figuring out what makes you good (21:20) - swinging too fast (28:53) - Carry golf (37:14) - trusting in your ability (44:13) - swing development (51:01) - figuring out what works
Jun 6, 2025 · 53 min
100: Alan Capistron – Getting the Perfect Putter
In this episode, we are joined by Alan Capistron. Alan (@alanevnroll) is the Director of Fitting + Tour at Evnroll. --- Follow us: Twitter - @TournamentCode Instagram - @thetournamentcode YouTube - The Tournament Code Hosted by: Cooper Collins (@coopercollins99), Jack Bergstrom (@Jack_Bergstrom), Daniel Hamrin (@DanielHamrin) Sponsored by: https://puttviewbooks.com/ --- (01:10) - Puttview Books first tee shot (05:30) - zero torque putters (09:18) - lie angle and loft (13:24) - tour pro preferences (19:20) - matching torque with putting stroke (25:53) - working with Guerin Rife (31:14) - armlock and midlock (40:13) - zero torque’s utility (46:01) - importance of putter shaft
May 16, 2025 · 54 min
099: Ryan McCormick – Trying the Unconventional on Tour
In this episode, we are joined by Ryan McCormick. Ryan (@mccormick__ryan) is a professional golfer currently on the KFT. --- Follow us: Twitter - @TournamentCode Instagram - @thetournamentcode YouTube - The Tournament Code Hosted by: Cooper Collins (@coopercollins99) and Daniel Hamrin (@DanielHamrin) Sponsored by: https://puttviewbooks.com/ --- (01:10) - Puttview Books first tee shot (03:30) - using PGA Tour 2k to prep for courses (10:18) - taping mouth shut for golf (14:24) - workouts (20:20) - overview of career (25:53) - difference between each tour level (31:14) - controlling the controllables (38:13) - putting keys (45:01) - making your own training aid
Apr 25, 2025 · 50 min
098: Ward Jarvis – Conquering the Yips
In this episode, we are joined by Ward Jarvis. Ward (@wjarviscoaching) is a performance coach and works with players at all levels of golf. --- Follow us: Twitter - @TournamentCode Instagram - @thetournamentcode YouTube - The Tournament Code Hosted by: Cooper Collins (@coopercollins99) and Daniel Hamrin (@DanielHamrin) Sponsored by: https://puttviewbooks.com/ --- (01:10) - Puttview Books first tee shot (02:48) - Ward's background (09:18) - working with a PGA Tour player (16:10) - the similarity to pitching (20:20) – developing positive momentum (27:40) - how to identify yips (32:14) - beating the yips (37:43) - the importance of change (42:01) - why you shouldn’t want too much
Apr 11, 2025 · 45 min
097: Ian Gilligan – Beating Cancer & Dominating College Golf
In this episode, we are joined by Ian Gilligan. Ian (@ian.gilligan) is a college golfer and top-5 in PGA Tour U. --- Follow us: Twitter - @TournamentCode Instagram - @thetournamentcode YouTube - The Tournament Code Hosted by: Cooper Collins (@coopercollins99) and Daniel Hamrin (@DanielHamrin) Sponsored by: https://puttviewbooks.com/ --- (01:10) - Puttview Books first tee shot (02:48) - Ian's background (07:18) - working with Gankas (11:10) - transferring to Florida (15:25) - playing first PGA Tour event (21:26) - post-round process (26:07) - off-season practice (34:01) - team goals for Florida (39:32) - beating cancer
Mar 28, 2025 · 41 min
096: Johan Swanepoel – Caddying on LIV and PGA Tour
In this episode, we are joined by Johan Swanepoel. Johan (@johanswanepoel) is the caddie for Branden Grace and former caddie for Christian Bezuidenhout. --- Follow us: Twitter - @TournamentCode Instagram - @thetournamentcode YouTube - The Tournament Code Hosted by: Cooper Collins (@coopercollins99) and Daniel Hamrin (@DanielHamrin) Sponsored by: https://puttviewbooks.com/ --- (01:10) - Puttview Books first tee shot (03:50) - Johan's golf background (06:18) - South African talent (11:20) - best memories as a caddie (15:25) - data on the LIV Tour (20:31) - data providers (26:07) - learning from coaches (30:01) - difference with majors (35:04) - the importance of caddies
Mar 24, 2025 · 46 min
095: David Ford – Performance, Rest, & Faith
In this episode, we are joined by David Ford. David (@davidfordgolf) is an college golfer at UNC and is #1 on PGA Tour University. --- Follow us: Twitter - @TournamentCode Instagram - @thetournamentcode YouTube - The Tournament Code Hosted by: Cooper Collins (@coopercollins99) and Daniel Hamrin (@DanielHamrin) Sponsored by: https://puttviewbooks.com/ --- (01:10) - Puttview Books first tee shot (03:11) - David's background (05:44) - handling an offseason (10:20) - what David focuses on when nervous (15:52) - path to UNC (21:31) - best ways to rest (28:07) - nutrition (36:01) - working on practice rounds (40:31) - becoming more like Christ
Dec 6, 2024 · 51 min
094: Derek Deminsky – Leveling Up the Short Game
094: Derek Deminsky – Leveling Up the Short Game In this episode, we are joined by Derek Deminsky. Derek (@golfbettertucson) is an instructor who specializes in short game instruction. --- Follow us: Twitter - @TournamentCode Instagram - @thetournamentcode YouTube - The Tournament Code Hosted by: Cooper Collins (@coopercollins99), Daniel Hamrin (@DanielHamrin), and Jack Bergstrom (@Jack_Bergstrom) Sponsored by: https://puttviewbooks.com/ --- (01:10) - Puttview Books first tee shot (02:11) - why Tour players come to him (06:18) - clarity of intent in short game (10:20) - being confident (15:25) - Johnson Wagner (20:31) - shot selection (32:07) - swing preferences (40:01) - importance of speed (46:04) - how to choose a teacher
Oct 11, 2024 · 1 hr 12 min
093: Scott Fawcett – Proving DECADE Right
In this episode, we are joined by Scott Fawcett. Scott (@decade_golf) is a course management expert who helps players get the most out of their games. --- Follow us: Twitter - @TournamentCode Instagram - @thetournamentcode YouTube - The Tournament Code Hosted by: Cooper Collins (@coopercollins99) and Daniel Hamrin (@DanielHamrin) Sponsored by: https://puttviewbooks.com/ --- (01:10) - Puttview Books first tee shot (02:11) - playing competitive golf again (09:33) - playing on varying conditions (14:42) - playing well with gm_golf (22:11) - folly of working both ways with driver (35:05) - the theoretical limit of speed (43:07) - the difficulty of supporting speed (56:19) - being in the zone (01:05:32) - working ball both ways with irons
Sep 13, 2024 · 51 min
092: Maxwell Moldovan – From PGA Tour U to the PGA Tour Americas
In this episode, we are joined by Maxwell Moldovan. Maxwell (@MoldovanMaxwell) is a golfer on PGA Tour Americas and former college golfer at Ohio State. --- Follow us: Twitter - @TournamentCode Instagram - @thetournamentcode YouTube - The Tournament Code Hosted by: Cooper Collins (@coopercollins99) and Daniel Hamrin (@DanielHamrin) Sponsored by: https://puttviewbooks.com/ --- (01:10) - Puttview Books first tee shot (03:08) - from college to PGA Tour Americas (06:13) - traveling full-time (11:59) - origin of swing mechanics (15:11) - going to Ohio State (21:16) - swing speed (31:07) – planning a professional schedule (36:41) - playing in the US Open (44:32) - using launch monitors
Jun 21, 2024 · 1 hr 9 min
091: Mike Carroll – Getting Stronger and Hitting the Ball Longer
In this episode, we are joined by Mike Carroll. Mike (@Fit_For_Golf) is a strength and conditioning coach and creator of Fit For Golf. --- Follow us: Twitter - @TournamentCode Instagram - @thetournamentcode YouTube - The Tournament Code Hosted by: Cooper Collins (@coopercollins99) and Daniel Hamrin (@DanielHamrin) Sponsored by: https://puttviewbooks.com/ --- (01:10) - Puttview Books first tee shot (04:20) - working with PGA Tour players (08:23) - workout schedule (14:08) - trained vs. untrained (21:39) - benefits of speed training (27:53) - Rory’s and Bryson’s speed (35:34) - how to get more speed (43:41) - swing sequencing and Dr. Kwon (53:34) - workout programming
Jun 17, 2024 · 35 min
090: J.M. Butler – Winning a National Championship
In this episode, we are joined by J.M. Butler. J.M. (@jm.butler) is a professional golfer who won the 2024 NCAA Team Championship with the Auburn Tigers. --- Follow us: Twitter - @TournamentCode Instagram - @thetournamentcode YouTube - The Tournament Code Hosted by: Cooper Collins (@coopercollins99) and Daniel Hamrin (@DanielHamrin) Sponsored by: https://puttviewbooks.com/ --- (01:10) - Puttview Books first tee shot (03:16) - National Championship schedule (05:06) - National Championship setup (09:01) - setting goals (14:03) - matches against Neal Shipley (17:19) - championship match (20:54) - Auburn’s preparation (26:41) - plans for improvement (30:34) - favorite memories
Jun 7, 2024 · 57 min
089: Ryan Crysler – Getting Players Great at The Floridian
In this episode, we are joined by Ryan Crysler. Ryan (@ryancrysler) is a senior instructor at the Butch Harmon Floridian. --- Follow us: Twitter - @TournamentCode Instagram - @thetournamentcode YouTube - The Tournament Code Hosted by: Cooper Collins (@coopercollins99) and Daniel Hamrin (@DanielHamrin) Sponsored by: https://puttviewbooks.com/ --- (01:10) - Puttview Books first tee shot (06:27) - group structure at The Floridian (12:32) - learning from Butch (16:27) - time at SMU (25:28) - identifying patterns (34:35) - getting into golf instruction (41:00) - preparation vs. swing (46:32) - expectation management (52:54) – analyzing performance
May 19, 2024 · 56 min
088: Roberto Castro – What it Takes to be on the PGA Tour
In this episode, we are joined by Roberto Castro. Roberto (@cicioCASTRO) currently works a job in consulting, but previously played on the PGA Tour, making 115/192 cuts with 12 Top-10 finishes. --- Follow us: Twitter - @TournamentCode Instagram - @thetournamentcode YouTube - The Tournament Code Hosted by: Cooper Collins (@coopercollins99) and Daniel Hamrin (@DanielHamrin) Sponsored by: https://puttviewbooks.com/ --- (01:40) - Puttview Books first tee shot (04:33) - amping up game for the Tour (09:07) - retiring from the Tour (16:27) - time at Georgia Tech (24:28) - getting status on PGA Tour (32:10) - swing changes and improvements (38:04) - workout routine when playing (45:09) - strokes gained (51:58) - what stats you should look at
May 10, 2024 · 1 hr 17 min
087: Mike Finney – Translating Physics for Better Scores
In this episode, we are joined by Mike Finney. Mike (@mfinneygolf) is the Director of Golf at the University of Louisville Golf Club. Mike had a successful career as a college golfer at LSU before turning pro and eventually turning to golf instruction. --- Follow us: Twitter - @TournamentCode Instagram - @thetournamentcode YouTube - The Tournament Code Hosted by: Cooper Collins (@coopercollins99) and Daniel Hamrin (@DanielHamrin) Sponsored by: https://puttviewbooks.com/ --- (01:09) - Puttview Books first tee shot (03:10) - golf instruction (07:09) - biomechanics (16:27) - using hands to square face (26:34) - the effect of backswing on rotation (37:29) - playing in tournaments (53:38) - videoing swing (01:00:09) - preferred grip orientation (01:07:10) - steep vs. shallow short game