How Low Can You Go? Golf Podcast

Chris Donaldson and Dave Alexander
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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.

  1. 5D AGO

    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 pressureThe biggest mistakes that lead to blow-up holesWhy practice (especially indoors) doesn’t always transfer to the courseCourse management errors that cost shotsHow to respond when your game disappears mid-roundWe also unpack the most powerful insights from Karl Morris’ seminar, including: Why he prefers “green prediction” over green readingHow understanding water flow on greens can transform your puttingThe importance of low point control in ball strikingThe “ones, twos and threes” framework for scoringWhy the famous “never up, never in” advice might actually be hurting your gameAlong 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. ⛳

    48 min

  2. MAR 16

    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. ⛳

    50 min

  3. MAR 7

    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 mindIf you’ve ever: tried not to three-putt and then three-puttedfelt your swing collapse when the pressure risesworked really hard at your game and then shot a terrible scoreThis 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. ⛳

    48 min

  4. MAR 1

    Scott Fawcett: “Never Up, Never In” Is the Worst Advice in Golf (Part 2)

    Scott Fawcett doesn’t hold back in Part 2. The DECADE founder and former tour pro joins us again — and this time he takes aim at some of golf’s most sacred beliefs:  Why “Never Up, Never In” is terrible advice Why “Drive for show, putt for dough” is completely false The real reason PGA Tour players should often leave putts short The five mistakes Tiger tracked when he was at his bestScott explains why speed control — not putting mechanics — is the fastest way for single-figure golfers to lower their scoring average. We also dive into: Block vs random practice (and why golf isn’t like baseball)The concept of “capture size” and how hitting putts too firm effectively shrinks the holeScott Fawcett's ultimate speed-control putting drillWhy most golfers practice the wrong short-game shotsThe post-round analysis that actually leads to improvementIf you’re serious about improving, this episode might completely change how you practice — and how you think. 🎧 Listen now. 📺 YouTube → https://www.youtube.com/@HowLowCanYouGoPodcast 📸 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/howlowcanyougopodcast/ 💌 Contact → howlowcanyougopodcast@gmail.com 📊 Explore Scott’s DECADE system → https://decade.golf/ 🏨 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. ⛳

    41 min

  5. FEB 21

    Scott Fawcett | Stop Chasing Birdies – Lower Your Scores the Smart Way (Part 1)

    You don’t shoot lower scores by making more birdies. Scott Fawcett — founder of DECADE, the course strategy system used by PGA Tour winners, Ryder Cup players and major champions — explains why your scoring average doesn’t drop by chasing birdies… it drops by eliminating stupid mistakes. In Part One, we dive into: Why bogey avoidance matters more than birdie huntingThe strategy shift that changed Tiger Woods & Scottie SchefflerWhy your driver probably isn’t the problemThe maths behind smarter golf decisionsHow DECADE was built — and why it worksThis is the episode that will change how you think about scoring. Part Two drops next week — where we break down how everyday golfers can apply this on their own course. 🎧 Listen now. 📺 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. ⛳

    49 min

  6. FEB 13

    Jamie Dornan | First Tee Nerves vs Red Carpet Nerves | How Low Can He Go Next Season? (Part 2)

    He’s set himself a target handicap for next season… but how low can he go?  Part 2 (Season 2, Episode 6) How Low Can You Go? Jamie Dornan joins us for Part Two — and this one gets competitive. We hit him with quickfire questions, including: Would you rather win an Oscar… or a club championship? From red carpet anxiety to first tee nerves, Jamie opens up about pressure, exposure, and why being watched on a wide shot can feel just as uncomfortable as standing over a three-footer. We also get into the serious business. Jamie is playing off 6.8 — the lowest handicap of his life — and puts a number on how low he believes he can go. Is 5 realistic? What does “Tier One” golf really mean? And how much of improvement is technical… versus mental? We also break down: The 1v1 three-hole matches (yes, he beat us) Course management vs ego Why a par only takes one good shot “Restoring factory settings” after a bad hole The difference between a scratch swing and a scratch mindsetPlus, Jamie reveals the course he’d choose for his final ever round of golf — and the dream fourball he’d assemble. If you care about improving your golf, handling pressure, and understanding what really separates good golfers from great ones — this episode is for you. Follow the show for more competitive match play, honest golf conversations, and the journey to lower handicaps. ⛳ Watch Jamie’s 1v1 Matches: Chris vs Jamie → https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dzL07MZ52pA Dave vs Jamie → https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LPUlJ3XOaxs Full Jamie Playlist (incl. Shorts) →  https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5Yuqnzf54irzOsc_jxzz3KmAVOaFScDc 🎧 Listen now and join the ride. 📺 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, why not leave us a (good) review? It really helps us avoid double bogeys — and keep chasing better golf, fast. ⛳

    37 min

  7. FEB 8

    How Jamie Dornan Got to Single Figures — and What Club Golfers Can Learn (Part 1)

    What does it really take for a club golfer to make the jump to single figures?  Part 1 (Season 2, Episode 5) How Low Can You Go? In Part One of this episode of How Low Can You Go?, we’re joined by actor and passionate golfer Jamie Dornan — not to talk Hollywood, but to talk improvement. Jamie shares his journey from a mid-to-high handicapper to a solid single-figure player, driven by obsession, curiosity, and a relentless desire to get better. We dive into how watching too much golf content led him to seek clarity, why a single lesson with the right question changed everything, and how playing in the Dunhill Links Pro-Am alongside DP World Tour players tested his game under real pressure — including the day he “nearly killed” two spectators with a golf ball. This is a conversation for club golfers who feel first-tee nerves, chase consistency, and want to understand what actually moves the needle in improvement — without chasing perfect swings or tour-level golf. If you’re trying to get better at golf, this one will resonate. 🎧 Listen now and join the ride. 📺 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, why not leave us a (good) review? It really helps us avoid double bogeys — and keep chasing better golf, fast. ⛳

    51 min

  8. JAN 30

    Stop Practicing Wrong: Adam Young’s DIRT Method to Transform Your Golf Game (Part 2)

    Why your practice routine is failing—and how to finally get it right.  Part 2 (Season 2, Episode 4) How Low Can You Go? In Part 2 of our conversation with Adam Young — co-host of The Sweet Spot and author of The Practice Manual — we go deep into how to practice smarter, not harder. Adam breaks down his DIRT system (Diagnose, Intervene, Refine, Transfer), explains why most golfers struggle to perform on the course despite hitting it perfectly on the range, and shows how randomized practice and spectrum drills can help you reduce big misses and truly transfer your skills under pressure. Whether you’re a mid-handicapper or just obsessed with improving, this episode is packed with practical frameworks, actionable drills, and game-changing insights that could transform your next practice session. 🎯 Key takeaways: Why block practice often fails to improve real-course performanceHow to diagnose what’s truly costing you strokesThe secret to transferring range success to the courseSpectrum drills to control big misses and refine feelInsights for both mid-handicappers and advanced playersIf you’re serious about getting better — this is your blueprint. Check out The Practice Manual by Adam Young — essential reading for anyone serious about improving their golf: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1507723172 Discover more tips, articles, and golf improvement products from Adam Young: https://www.adamyounggolf.com/ 🎧 Listen now and join the ride. 📺 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, why not leave us a (good) review? It really helps us avoid double bogeys — and keep chasing better golf, fast. ⛳

    57 min
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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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  • Creator
    Chris Donaldson and Dave Alexander
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    20
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 How Low Can You Go? Golf Podcast
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