88 episodes

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.

The Tournament Code Cooper Collins & Daniel Hamrin

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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.

    086: Chris Broadie – The Geniuses at PING

    086: Chris Broadie – The Geniuses at PING

    In this episode, we are joined by Chris Broadie. Chris (@chrisbroadie) is the Head of Fitting Science at PING. Prior to that, Chris graduated from Cornell with a degree in math. Chris is the lead data scientist behind PING ‘s innovative fitting applications: Ballnamic, Webfit, and the My Game Insights platform.
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    Hosted by: Cooper Collins (@coopercollins99) and Daniel Hamrin (@DanielHamrin)
    Sponsored by: https://puttviewbooks.com/
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    (01:09) - Puttview Books first tee shot
    (02:31) - current role at PING
    (12:37) - smart fitting
    (20:10) - Bryson's irons
    (29:32) - the genesis of Ballnamic
    (35:49) - the effects of different golf balls
    (40:18) - why similar balls have different flyer characteristics
    (48:21) - swing speed improvement
    (56:33) - background at PING

    • 1 hr 2 min
    085: J.C. Deacon – Leading Players to Success

    085: J.C. Deacon – Leading Players to Success

    In this episode, we are joined by J.C. Deacon. J.C. (@realjcdeacon) played college golf and professional golf before moving to coaching. J.C. is the current head coach of the Florida Gators, who won the 2023 National Championship.
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    Follow us:
    Twitter - @TournamentCode
    Instagram - @thetournamentcode
    YouTube - The Tournament Code
    Hosted by: Cooper Collins (@coopercollins99) and Daniel Hamrin (@DanielHamrin)
    Sponsored by: https://puttviewbooks.com/
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    (01:09) - Puttview Books first tee shot
    (04:03) - current work from Gators
    (13:23) - managing on-course momentum
    (19:59) - Florida's workout program
    (26:12) - course preparation
    (33:14) - controlling emotions
    (40:18) - entry into coaching
    (47:59) - qualities of recruits
    (53:36) - NIL in golf

    • 1 hr
    084: Ashton Van Horne – Making Changes No Matter What

    084: Ashton Van Horne – Making Changes No Matter What

    In this episode, we are joined by Ashton Van Horne. Ashton (@ashtonvanhorne) is a professional golfer and has played on PGA Tour Canada and the Korn Ferry Tour.
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    Follow us:
    Twitter - @TournamentCode
    Instagram - @thetournamentcode
    YouTube - The Tournament Code
    Hosted by: Cooper Collins (@coopercollins99) and Daniel Hamrin (@DanielHamrin)
    Sponsored by: https://puttviewbooks.com/
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    (01:02) - Puttview Books first tee shot
    (06:27) - the recent downs in golf
    (12:52) - determining what tournament schedule is
    (18:12) - pitfalls for golfers
    (29:05) - practicing efficiently
    (34:06) - putting woes
    (39:38) - making changes
    (44:33) - mini-driver

    • 50 min
    083: Luke Hopkins – From the Back Office to the Back 9 (on the PGA Tour)

    083: Luke Hopkins – From the Back Office to the Back 9 (on the PGA Tour)

    In this episode, we are joined by Luke Hopkins. Luke (@lukehclemson) caddies for Ben Martin on the PGA Tour. Prior to that, he played professionally.
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    Follow us:
    Twitter - @TournamentCode
    Instagram - @thetournamentcode
    YouTube - The Tournament Code
    Hosted by: Cooper Collins (@coopercollins99) and Daniel Hamrin (@DanielHamrin)
    Sponsored by: https://puttviewbooks.com/
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    (02:09) - Puttview Books first tee shot
    (07:27) - breaking into caddying
    (10:52) - college experience
    (20:59) - preparing for PGA Tour events
    (27:03) - DECADE golf
    (37:14) - origin story
    (46:01) - getting back into golf
    (55:33) - Q-School
    (01:02:12) - the effort of caddying

    • 1 hr 7 min
    Big Announcement for The Tournament Code

    Big Announcement for The Tournament Code

    Major news: Season 2 is on the way and more!

    • 6 min
    082: VJ Trolio – Coaching World-Class Players and Developing Elite Culture

    082: VJ Trolio – Coaching World-Class Players and Developing Elite Culture

    In this episode, we are joined by VJ Trolio. VJ (@VTROLIO) has been teaching and coaching the game of golf for over two decades. He coaches every part of the game to his clients; preferring to build the mindset and the athlete as the swing evolves. VJ also is the co-inventor of The Putting Arc.
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    Follow us: 
    Twitter - @TournamentCode 
    Instagram - @thetournamentcode 
    YouTube - The Tournament Code 
    Hosted by: Cooper Collins (@coopercollins99) and Daniel Hamrin (@DanielHamrin)
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    (01:09) - childhood memories and golf
    (06:05) - college golf and time management
    (08:43) - transitioning into coaching
    (13:06) - balancing teaching and playing
    (17:03) - easiest way to lower scores
    (20:16) - the inspiration behind it
    (24:11) - balancing PGA Tour and junior development
    (29:07) - ball speed in golf pitching
    (33:12) - improving short game skills
    (39:00) - I will commit to this
    (41:26) - state of mind in golf

    • 45 min

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