The Macro Golf Podcast

Why do so many golfers feel like they’re doing everything right… yet their handicap won’t move?In this episode of the Macro Golf Podcast, Joe, Jack, and Sam break down the real reasons golfers plateau, the hidden ceilings most players don’t realise they’ve hit, and how to actually break through to the next level.This conversation goes far beyond swing tips.We cover:Why golfers plateau even when they’re practicing regularlyThe hidden ceilings created by habits, fear of change, and poor measurementWhy focusing only on score can actually slow improvementThe difference between real progress and the illusion of progressHow mental, physical, technical, and practice habits all interactWhy most golfers are tracking the wrong things (or nothing at all)How to build a repeatable cycle of measure → train → evaluate → improveYou’ll also hear practical examples around:Mental scorecardsProcess-based practiceFitness and power benchmarksSkill games vs. mindless range sessionsWhy “I already know what’s wrong with my game” is one of the biggest traps in golfIf you feel stuck, frustrated, or like your golf has flatlined despite effort — this episode will help you understand why and, more importantly, what to do next.📈 Take the free Golf Performance Scorecard for a free off-season performance plan→ https://macrogolfonline.co.uk/audit🏌️‍♂️ Apply for 1:1 coaching→ https://macrogolfonline.co.uk/coaching📲 Try the Macro Golf App→ https://macrogolfonline.co.uk/appFollow us on Instagram@Joe_MacroGolf@Sam_MacroGolf@Jack_MacroGolf@MacroGolf_

What actually happens in a first session with a golf coach or golf performance team?In this episode of the Macro Golf Podcast, Joe, Sam, and Jack break down the real conversations, questions, and assessments that happen when a new client walks through the door — and why they matter far more than most golfers realise.This isn’t about quick fixes or swing tips.It’s about:Why context matters before coachingThe questions great coaches ask (and why they ask them)How misunderstanding your own swing can stall progressWhy fitness, movement, psychology, and technique can’t be separatedHow ego, perception, and communication shape resultsWhat coaches are actually looking for in a first sessionYou’ll hear real stories from the studio, lessons learned from years of coaching, and why the majority of progress happens before a single golf ball is analysed.If you’re:A golfer wondering why lessons haven’t “clicked”A coach trying to improve client outcomesSomeone considering performance coaching or assessmentThis episode will completely reframe how you think about the first session.📈 Take the free Golf Performance Scorecard for a free off season performance plan→ https://macrogolfonline.co.uk/audit🏌️‍♂️ Apply for 1:1 coaching→ https://macrogolfonline.co.uk/coaching📲 Try the Macro Golf App→ https://macrogolfonline.co.uk/appFollow us on Instagram@Joe_MacroGolf@Sam_MacroGolf@Jack_MacroGolf@MacroGolf_

Why does your golf swing feel solid on the range…but completely fall apart when it matters most?In this episode of the Macro Golf Podcast, we break down why swing changes disappear under pressure — and why the old move always seems to creep back in on the course.This isn’t just a mental issue.It’s a blend of physical capacity, technical ownership, and decision-making under pressure — and most golfers misunderstand which one is actually failing them.🎯 What We Cover in This EpisodeWhy swing changes often hold up early in a round — then disappearHow warming up, fatigue, and physical freedom change your movement patternsWhy your body defaults to old habits when it doesn’t fully own the new moveThe difference between range success and on-course performanceWhy pressure physically changes sequencing, speed, and club deliveryHow fear of outcomes (OB, water, score) quietly destroys commitmentWhy most golfers blame technique when the real issue is decision-makingThe exact step-by-step process to take swing changes from practice → pressure🧠 The Big Insight Most Golfers MissYour swing doesn’t break down because the change is “bad.”It breaks down because:your body can’t sustain it yetyour brain doesn’t trust it under consequenceor you haven’t trained it in environments that actually create pressureIf the new move isn’t your default pattern, your nervous system will abandon it the moment stress appears.That’s not weakness — that’s biology.🛠️ How to Make Swing Changes Stick on the CourseWe outline a clear progression:Skill acquisition (block practice)Pressure simulation (games + constraints)On-course experimentation (without score obsession)Full competitive exposureMiss a step — and the change won’t survive.This episode is essential listening if:your swing looks great on video but fails on the courseyou keep “losing it” mid-roundor you’re stuck between practicing well and scoring poorly📈 Take the free Golf Performance Scorecard for a free off-season performance plan→ https://macrogolfonline.co.uk/audit🏌️‍♂️ Apply for 1:1 coaching→ https://macrogolfonline.co.uk/coaching📲 Try the Macro Golf App→ https://macrogolfonline.co.uk/appFollow us on Instagram@Joe_MacroGolf@Sam_MacroGolf@Jack_MacroGolf@MacroGolf_

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Welcome back to the Macro Golf Podcast from Full Swing HQ.
Today we’re diving into a big one:
👉 What we’ve completely changed our minds on as coaches.
Golf coaching has evolved massively.
We’ve evolved massively.
And over the last few years — especially working together, screening players, and bringing fitness + technique under one roof — our perspectives have shifted in ways we never expected.
This episode unpacks those shifts.
• Why “just get strong and mobile” isn’t enough anymore
How we now bridge fitness and technique using force production patterns.
• Why power sequencing influences your swing more than mobility does
And why golfers who rotate hard, push hard, or extend early need different gym work.
• Why generic exercise prescriptions fail — and how individualised power work changes swings
• How force direction, timing, and previous sports shape the way people swing the club
…and how to rewire it with gym drills.
• How screening has completely changed the way we coach
What we see, what it tells us, and how it informs swing decisions.
• Why writing “perfect” training plans is less important than understanding the person
The plan only works if the player does.
• Why coaching is 90% communication and translation
Turning feels into cues, finding the right words for the right brain, adapting tools to individuals.
• Why awareness of target is one of the most powerful skills in golf
And how it transformed our own putting, chipping, and ball flight control.
• Why long practice sessions often do more harm than good
Focus, attention, motor learning, and why shorter windows work better.
• Why mobility training, stretching methods, and habit-building all had to be rethought
This is one of our most honest, reflective, and “inside the studio” conversations so far.
Coaches will relate.
Players will get clarity.
Everyone will learn something.
Take the free Macro Golf Scorecard (3–5 minutes).
You’ll get a personalised breakdown across all performance pillars + a free offseason plan.
👉 https://macrogolfonline.co.uk/scorecard
Build your personalised Golf Blueprint:
https://macrogolfonline.co.uk/coaching
Joe — @Joe_MacroGolf
Sam — @Sam_MacroGolf
Jack — @Jack_MacroGolf
Macro Golf — @MacroGolf_
Drop it in the comments — we’ll read them out on the next episode.
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Welcome back to the Macro Golf Podcast.
Today we’re breaking down one of the biggest misconceptions in golf:
👉 You can make huge improvements to your game… without hitting a single golf ball.
As we head into winter in the UK — dark evenings, no floodlit ranges, limited course time — most golfers assume progress has to stop.
But the reality is the opposite.
This episode gives you the full off-season blueprint for improving your golf from home, including what to do for your:
Technical development (why no-ball training accelerates swing changes)

Mental game (meditation, awareness, visualisation)

Physical training (strength, power, mobility)

Practice structure (low-consequence reps → faster learning)

Strategy & golf IQ (stats, mapping, dispersion, decision-making)

Routine building (winter habits that carry into next season)

We also share real coaching examples — including players who made their biggest ever swing changes while hitting zero real golf balls for weeks at a time.

Why no-ball training works
Making technical swing changes without ball flight
Using foam balls, towels, smash bags & slow reps
Winter strength and power training for golfers
Habit-building when motivation dips
How meditation improves performance under pressure
Improving golf IQ: stats, strategy & decision-making
How to build your winter improvement plan
Take the free Macro Golf Scorecard (3 minutes)
→ You’ll get a breakdown of your technical, physical, mental & strategic gaps
→ Plus a free off-season plan telling you exactly what to work on
👉 https://macrogolfonline.co.uk/scorecard
Build your Golf Blueprint with our award-winning coaching team:
https://macrogolfonline.co.uk/coaching
Joe — @Joe_MacroGolf
Sam — @Sam_MacroGolf
Jack — @Jack_MacroGolf
Macro Golf — @MacroGolf_
🎙️ What we cover in this episode:📈 Next step: Get your personalised performance report📲 Work with us 1-2-1📸 Follow the team on Instagram