TOUR COACH with Tony Ruggiero

TOUR COACH with Tony Ruggiero

Go behind the scenes, inside the ropes and on the road with Golf Digest Top 50\Golf Magazine Top 100 Instructor Tony Ruggiero as he sits and chats with the players, teachers, coaches and influences he works with and runs into teaching and developing the best players at the highest levels! Check out and subscribe to all of The DewSweeper’s online content for more golf instruction, podcasts, insights and so much more - updated daily! The Tour Coach Podcast DewSweeper TV Pro Work with Tony Ruggiero YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@DewsweeperTV Tour Coach: https://rss.com/podcasts/tourcoach-with-tony-ruggiero Website: https://dewsweepersgolf.com/ Instagram: instagram.com/thedewsweeper TikTok: @thedewsweeper Facebook: Facebook.com/DewSweepersGolfSchool If you like the training aids and gear used check out our store!! https://7d478f-a8.myshopify.com/?srsltid=AfmBOoqqX2FBr-239XdDf7QXayock2yq6evfwke4N5Ubw9HitUcdMXXS Be sure to like, comment, subscribe, and share! Produced by Clint Crouch CCairwaves@gmail.com #pro work #dewsweepertv @dewsweepertv#golf #improveyourgolf #golftechnique #golfskill #golfinstruction #golfswing #golfcoach #TourCoach #Golfinstruction

  1. Why Don't People Get Better at Golf? | Tour Coach with Tony Ruggiero, Luke & Sprecher Part 1

    1D AGO

    Why Don't People Get Better at Golf? | Tour Coach with Tony Ruggiero, Luke & Sprecher Part 1

    In this first part of a roundtable discussion, Tour Coach Tony Ruggiero, Golf Magazine Top 100 Teacher Kevin Sprecher, and Conner Luke discuss the difficulty that many golfers face in improving their game. They explore why most people don't improve, emphasizing the importance of dedicated practice, proper focus, and understanding the "why" behind swing changes. Chapters: 0:00 Slow practice swings and focus 0:12 Sponsors 0:22 Kevin Sprecher 2:00 Why golfers don't improve 2:41 Practicing improperly 3:10 Training indoors 3:30 Jim McLean’s "super station" 4:28 Improvement without seeing the ball 6:06 Practice away from the ball 6:31 Confident coaching 7:08 Advice for young coaches 7:47 Jim McLean's coaching style 8:04 The impact of technology 9:09 A time of transition in instruction 9:41 Avoiding memorizing answers 10:13 The danger of "tour average" 10:45 Jim McLean’s hands-on teaching 11:53 Jim McLean’s business acumen 12:37 Lack of buy-in 13:17 Explaining the "why" 14:49 Working with different student levels 16:37 The "mountain" of improvement 16:59 Lack of patience 18:29 Tour players and social media 19:08 Information overload for kids 19:32 Pitching practice 20:10 Practice time allocation 21:29 Unwillingness to change 22:28 Tour players vs. club members 24:49 Range atmosphere 25:17 Range focus 25:33 Level of focus 26:02 Simple practice challenge 26:32 Lucas Glover’s up and down drill 27:11 Saving shots 27:38 Tim Watts’ improvement story 29:50 The reward of hard work Check out and subscribe to all of The DewSweeper’s online content for more golf instruction, podcasts, insights and so much more - updated daily! The Tour Coach Podcast DewSweeper TV Pro Work with Tony Ruggiero YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@DewsweeperTV Tour Coach: https://rss.com/podcasts/tourcoach-with-tony-ruggiero Website: https://dewsweepersgolf.com/ Instagram: instagram.com/thedewsweeper TikTok: @thedewsweeper Facebook: Facebook.com/DewSweepersGolfSchool Be sure to like, comment, subscribe, and share! Produced by Clint Crouch CCairwaves@gmail.com #pro work #dewsweepertv @dewsweepertv#golf #improveyourgolf #golftechnique #golfskill #golfinstruction #golfswing #golfcoach #TourCoach #Golfinstruction

    30 min
  2. Building Tour-Level Players: Training, Development, and Culture | Tour Coach Podcast

    FEB 17

    Building Tour-Level Players: Training, Development, and Culture | Tour Coach Podcast

    In this episode of the Tour Coach Podcast, host Tony Ruggiero sits down with legendary golf instructor Bryan Gathright to discuss the blueprint for building tour-level golfers. Bryan is the coach behind rising stars like Johnny Keefer and Mac & Mitchell Meisner, and in this deep dive, he shares the training priorities, habits, and cultural standards required to reach the highest levels of the game. Drawing on his years of experience and the timeless wisdom he gained from working with the legendary Harvey Penick, Bryan explains how to bridge the gap between talented junior golf and professional success. Whether you are a competitive amateur, a college golfer, or a coach looking to refine your development program, this episode offers a masterclass in long-term growth. Subscribe for more Tour Coach Podcast episodes and weekly instruction from DewSweeper TV. Comment what stage you’re in right now: junior golf, college golf, mini tours, or competitive amateur. Shop The DewSweeper Pivot Pack on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0CWZ98VB8/ Sponsored by StayCay - Premium delta-infused drinks to help you relax & recharge. Follow StayCay On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/enjoystaycay/ YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@DewsweeperTV Tour Coach: https://rss.com/podcasts/tourcoach-with-tony-ruggiero Website: https://dewsweepersgolf.com/ Instagram: https://instagram.com/thedewsweeper TikTok: @thedewsweeper Facebook: https://Facebook.com/DewSweepersGolfSchool Chapters & Timestamps 0:00 – Intro: Building the Next Generation of Tour Stars 2:15 – Meeting Bryan Gathright: Coaching Johnny Keefer & The Meisners 5:30 – Training Priorities: What Elite Players Focus On First 10:45 – The Transition: From Junior Golf to College and the Mini-Tours 16:20 – Lessons from a Legend: Working with Harvey Penick 22:10 – Modern Application of Classic Golf Principles 28:45 – Practice Structure: Quality vs. Quantity for Long-Term Growth 34:15 – Communication & Accountability: The Coach-Player Relationship 39:30 – Habits of Greatness: What Separates the Best from the Rest 42:50 – Closing Thoughts & Where to Follow Bryan Gathright #golfinstruction #golf #dewsweepertv #golfswing #tourcoach #golftechnique #golfskill #golfcoach #improveyourgolf #pgatour #progolf

    44 min
4.8
out of 5
89 Ratings

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Go behind the scenes, inside the ropes and on the road with Golf Digest Top 50\Golf Magazine Top 100 Instructor Tony Ruggiero as he sits and chats with the players, teachers, coaches and influences he works with and runs into teaching and developing the best players at the highest levels! Check out and subscribe to all of The DewSweeper’s online content for more golf instruction, podcasts, insights and so much more - updated daily! The Tour Coach Podcast DewSweeper TV Pro Work with Tony Ruggiero YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@DewsweeperTV Tour Coach: https://rss.com/podcasts/tourcoach-with-tony-ruggiero Website: https://dewsweepersgolf.com/ Instagram: instagram.com/thedewsweeper TikTok: @thedewsweeper Facebook: Facebook.com/DewSweepersGolfSchool If you like the training aids and gear used check out our store!! https://7d478f-a8.myshopify.com/?srsltid=AfmBOoqqX2FBr-239XdDf7QXayock2yq6evfwke4N5Ubw9HitUcdMXXS Be sure to like, comment, subscribe, and share! Produced by Clint Crouch CCairwaves@gmail.com #pro work #dewsweepertv @dewsweepertv#golf #improveyourgolf #golftechnique #golfskill #golfinstruction #golfswing #golfcoach #TourCoach #Golfinstruction

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