Divot: The Golf Performance Podcast

Steve Thomas

Divot – The Golf Performance Podcast is hosted by PGA Fellow Professional Steve Thomas, where each episode explores the proven systems behind long-term golf improvement. Designed for golfers worldwide, the podcast breaks down the key elements of performance, combining technical development, skill training, on-course strategy, and performance psychology, into clear, practical insights that can be applied immediately. Drawing on Steve’s systematic coaching approach, Divot goes beyond quick tips to help golfers understand why improvement happens, how to practice more effectively, and how to transfer skills onto the course for lower scores. What you can expect from the podcast: Simple explanations of complex swing concepts Skill development frameworks to improve consistency Scoring strategy insights inspired by performance analytics Practice structures to maximise improvement in limited time Mental game principles for confidence and pressure performance Case studies and coaching stories from real golfers Equipment, technology, and data insights Conversations with expert coaches and players Step-by-step guidance on utilising a complete performance system Divot is for golfers who want more than tips, it’s for those who want a structured, intelligent approach to improving their game and performing better when it matters.

Episodes

  1. 19 Jun

    Why a Better Swing Isn't Enough to Play Better Golf

    A better golf swing can help you hit better shots. But it doesn’t automatically mean you’ll shoot lower scores.   In this episode of Divot: The Golf Performance Podcast, I break down why so many golfers improve their swing in practice but still struggle to transfer that improvement onto the course.   Inside the episode, I cover: 1. Why swing improvement alone isn’t enough A better movement gives you potential, but scoring requires more than technical change.   2. The gap between the range and the course Why golfers can hit it well in practice but lose clarity, confidence, and control when every shot matters.   3. What golfers often miss Technique matters, but so do skill, strategy, decision-making, emotional control, routines, and practice structure.   4. A simple performance framework How to move from guessing what to fix to using a clearer process: Diagnose → Prioritise → Solution → Practise → Measure → Transfer   5. A practical action step for your own game After your next round, write down the three shots that cost you the most and label each one as: Technique, Skill, Strategy, or Performance. That one exercise can tell you far more than simply asking, “What’s wrong with my swing?” Because the goal isn’t just to build a better-looking swing. The goal is to build a game that works on the course.   Listen to the full episode now.   #GolfPodcast #GolfImprovement #GolfCoaching #SteveThomasGolf #GolfPerformance #GolfPractice #LowerScores #GolfTips #GolfLessons #GolfMindset

    15 min

Ratings & Reviews

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About

Divot – The Golf Performance Podcast is hosted by PGA Fellow Professional Steve Thomas, where each episode explores the proven systems behind long-term golf improvement. Designed for golfers worldwide, the podcast breaks down the key elements of performance, combining technical development, skill training, on-course strategy, and performance psychology, into clear, practical insights that can be applied immediately. Drawing on Steve’s systematic coaching approach, Divot goes beyond quick tips to help golfers understand why improvement happens, how to practice more effectively, and how to transfer skills onto the course for lower scores. What you can expect from the podcast: Simple explanations of complex swing concepts Skill development frameworks to improve consistency Scoring strategy insights inspired by performance analytics Practice structures to maximise improvement in limited time Mental game principles for confidence and pressure performance Case studies and coaching stories from real golfers Equipment, technology, and data insights Conversations with expert coaches and players Step-by-step guidance on utilising a complete performance system Divot is for golfers who want more than tips, it’s for those who want a structured, intelligent approach to improving their game and performing better when it matters.