BirDie Golf Club Podcast

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Welcome to the BirDie Golf Club Podcast, where your host Dave weekly finds golf personalities from around the world and shares a conversation with them to learn more about their journey and why golf is important to them. From current Tour Pro's to Content Creators and Industry Experts, I look to get deeper than just an interview and instead find value in each individual. I hope the podcast above anything becomes a companion to your weekly routine and if along the way we can all find tips to help our game both off and on the course, then wouldn't that be lovely.

  1. 1D AGO

    Scott Fawcett : My Journey

    Scott Fawcett : My Journey Most golfers think better golf comes from a better swing. Scott Fawcett believes it comes from better decisions. In this episode of the Birdie Golf Club Podcast, we sit down with the creator of the DECADE system, one of the most influential strategic frameworks in modern golf. Used by elite players and coaches around the world, DECADE applies data, probability and course management to help golfers make smarter decisions and lower scores. Scott shares the story behind the system, lessons from working with top players like Will Zalatoris, and the personal experiences that shaped his journey through professional golf, analytics and coaching. ⚠️ Content Note: This episode includes discussion of a sensitive family tragedy and personal loss from Scott’s life. Listener discretion is advised. If you want to understand how elite golfers actually think their way around the course — and the personal journey behind one of golf’s most influential strategy systems — this conversation is packed with insight. 🧠 In This Episode • The story behind the DECADE system • Scott’s journey through professional golf • Personal challenges and resilience • Why most golfers misunderstand strategy • How golf analytics is reshaping performance • Systematic practice vs random practice • Course management secrets that lower scores • Lessons from caddying for Will Zalatoris • Emotional control and the mental side of golf 🎧 Who This Episode Is For Golfers who want to improve their scores through strategy, decision-making and smarter practice, and anyone interested in the human stories behind elite performance in golf. 🤝 Podcast Partners ⛳ Strike Wedge – 15% Off Improve strike consistency and low point control https://strikewedge.com/birdiegolfclubpodcast 📊 Shot Scope Performance tracking trusted by serious golfers CODE: BIRDIEGOLFCLUB 🌍 Golf Escapes Plan your next golf trip and earn Double Escape Points CODE: BIRDIEDOUBLEPOINTS 🔔 Follow the Birdie Golf Club Podcast for new weekly conversations with PGA coaches, performance experts, golf founders and the thinkers shaping modern golf.

    1h 33m

  2. MAR 3

    From Scratch to 65: The Real Performance Edge in Modern Golf

    🎙️ From Scratch to 65: The Mindset & Strategy Behind a Breakthrough Round | Joshua Coates What does it actually take to shoot 65? In this episode of the Birdie Golf Club Podcast, I sit down with Joshua Coates to break down the principles that helped him reach a breakthrough round of 65 — and the performance edge that separates scratch golfers from truly low scoring. We explore how mindset, nutrition, recovery, technology and strategic systems like Scott Fawcett’s DECADE approach can unlock another level of performance. This isn’t about rebuilding a swing. It’s about stacking marginal gains. 🧠 What We Cover • The jump from scratch to shooting 65 • Handling adrenaline and pressure • The mindset required to go low • Why nutrition plays a bigger role than most golfers realise • Recovery tools like sauna and ice baths • Using technology to sharpen performance • Applying Scott Fawcett’s DECADE system for smarter course management • Strategy over ego-driven golf • Building a sustainable high-performance game ⏱ Chapters 00:00 – Welcome Back & Show Updates 06:06 – Joshua’s Journey & Breaking Through 10:04 – Strategy & Performance Systems 14:08 – Nutrition & Fueling for Golf 25:33 – Health Trends & The Future of Training 30:26 – Sauna, Ice Baths & Recovery 35:35 – Cultural Shifts in Modern Golf 39:40 – Longevity & High-Level Performance 48:16 – Pressure & Mental Toughness 57:16 – Winter Golf & Competitive Mindset 57:43 – The Perfect Golf Getaway 🤝 Podcast Partners ⛳ Strike Wedge – 15% Off Improve strike quality, low point control and impact consistency across all clubs. https://strikewedge.com/birdiegolfclubpodcast (Discount automatically applied via this link.) 📊 Shot Scope https://shotscope.com/?rfsn=8805411.2f49ef5&utm_source=refersion&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=8805411.2f49ef5 CODE: BIRDIEGOLFCLUB 🌍 Golf Escapes https://www.golf-escapes.com/the-birdie-golf-club-podcast-with-golf-escapes/ CODE: BIRDIEDOUBLEPOINTS 🔔 Subscribe New episodes every Tuesday. If you love golf beyond just swing tips — this is your podcast.

    58 min

  3. FEB 24

    Why Most Golfers Focus on the Wrong Things | Strategy & Mindset with Dave Cooper

    What actually lowers your scores in golf? It’s probably not what you think. In this episode of the BirDie Golf Club Podcast, we sit down with Dave Cooper — better known as Postman’s Par — to break down why golf strategy, course management, short game mastery and mindset matter far more than obsessing over swing mechanics. If you’re trying to:• Break 90• Break 80• Eliminate blow-up holes• Think your way around the course• Build real mental resilience This episode will change how you approach the game. We go deep into the psychology of scoring, emotional control under pressure, and why understanding your own tendencies is the fastest way to shoot lower scores. This isn’t quick-tip instruction.This is long-form, real golf conversation about how better decisions create better golf. 🧠 What You’ll Learn • Why chasing distance can actually raise your scores• How elite players think differently about course management• The short game principles that separate low handicaps from mid handicaps• Emotional control and decision-making under pressure• Visualization and process-based performance• The mindset shift that helps you avoid compounding mistakes• How golf culture and technology are changing the modern game 🎯 Who This Episode Is ForGolfers who want to: Play smarter Control their emotions Make better decisions And truly understand how to score If you love deep golf conversations about improvement, this is your episode. 📲 Connect With Dave (Postman’s Par) Instagram:👉 https://www.instagram.com/thepostmanspargolf/ 🤝 Podcast Partners📊 Shot ScopeImprove your performance with GPS watches and performance tracking trusted by serious golfers.👉 https://shotscope.com/?rfsn=8805411.2f49ef5&utm_source=refersion&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=8805411.2f49ef5CODE: BIRDIEGOLFCLUB 🌍 Golf EscapesBook your next golf holiday and earn Double Escape Points.👉 https://www.golf-escapes.com/the-birdie-golf-club-podcast-with-golf-escapes/CODE: BIRDIEDOUBLEPOINTS

    1h 13m

  4. FEB 17

    Golfers : Fix Your Strike | StrikeWedge Co-Founder Chris Rose

    🎙️ How to Improve Strike Consistency Across All Clubs | Chris & the Strike Wedge Is inconsistent strike holding your golf game back? In this episode of the Birdie Golf Club Podcast, we speak with Chris about the philosophy behind improving consistency and ball striking — regardless of the club you’re using — and how the Strike Wedge was developed as a simple, effective way to give golfers instant impact feedback and structured practice that turns results into habits. We discuss: • Why simple coaching beats complexity • The role of feedback in learning and improvement • How understanding “impact factors” really changes your ball striking • The evolution of coaching tools and holistic training • How the Strike Wedge gives you real feedback, not guesswork • Applying training tools across all clubs, not just wedges • What the future of golf training looks like If you want better contact, better impact, and fewer mishits across your whole bag — this episode is for you. ✔ Feedback beats thoughts when learning golf ✔ Simple tasks teach your body faster than mechanics ✔ Strike consistency isn’t just a wedge problem ✔ Real training tools remove confusion and speed improvement ✔ Coaches are thinking differently about impact today The Strike Wedge is a multi-use golf training tool designed to help you improve your angle of attack, low point control, strike location, and club path for better ball striking across every club — from driver to irons. It provides instant feedback by acting as an obstacle you avoid, helping you instinctively refine your strike and impact conditions, not just learn theory. 👉 Get 15% off your order here: https://strikewedge.com/birdiegolfclubpodcast (Discount applied automatically via this link.) Performance tracking and GPS data insights trusted by serious golfers. 👉 https://shotscope.com/?rfsn=8805411.2f49ef5&utm_source=refersion&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=8805411.2f49ef5 CODE: BIRDIEGOLFCLUB Plan your next golf holiday and earn Double Escape Points. 👉 https://www.golf-escapes.com/the-birdie-golf-club-podcast-with-golf-escapes/ CODE: BIRDIEDOUBLEPOINTS 00:00 — Introduction & Background 04:03 — How the Strike Wedge Came to Be 06:50 — Design & Prototyping Process 10:41 — Feedback, Cues & Learning Mechanisms 13:33 — Coaching Philosophy Simplified 16:20 — Why Consistency Matters Across All Clubs 19:27 — Mentality & Performance Mindset 22:27 — Product Durability & Testing 25:35 — Future Directions & Tool Evolution 35:02 — Practice, Experimentation & Results 40:46 — Impact Factors Explained 47:49 — Technology in Golf Training 59:20 — Closing Thoughts 01:18:12 — End Notes New episodes every Tuesday featuring PGA coaches, performance experts, tour insights and golf tech founders. If you love golf beyond just swing tips — this is your audio and video destination. 🧠 What You’ll Learn⛳ Train Better With Strike Wedge – 15% Off🤝 Podcast Partners📊 Shot Scope🌍 Golf Escapes⏱ Chapters🔔 Subscribe

    1h 18m

  5. FEB 10

    Inside the Mind of a PGA Coach: Player Development, Feedback & Winning on Tour

    In this episode, we sit down for an in-depth PGA golf coach interview with Alex, one of the youngest PGA qualified coaches, to explore what it really takes to develop elite golfers and prepare players for the PGA Tour. Alex shares his journey from aspiring professional golfer to full-time coaching, the financial realities that shaped his path, and how COVID accelerated his growth as a coach. We break down his coaching philosophy, player development systems, and why feedback and documentation are essential for long-term improvement. The conversation also dives into holistic training, tournament preparation, team dynamics in professional golf, and the key differences between the DP World Tour and the PGA Tour. Whether you’re a golfer, coach, or fan of elite competition, this episode offers a rare behind-the-scenes look at modern PGA coaching. Subscribe for more long-form conversations on golf, coaching, and performance at the highest level. 00:00 Inside the Journey of a PGA Golf Coach 03:07 From Aspiring Pro to PGA Qualified Coach 06:01 Coaching Philosophy & Player Development 08:45 Building Credibility as a Golf Coach 11:57 Core Principles of Elite Golf Coaching 14:50 Why Feedback Is Essential for Improvement 17:43 Using Data & Statistics in Golf Coaching 20:34 Long-Term Development vs Short-Term Results 23:45 Challenges Every PGA Coach Faces 26:43 Coaching Lessons Learned Along the Way 29:07 Why Discomfort Drives Player Growth 31:48 Team Dynamics in Professional Golf 36:07 The Business Side of Pro Golf 41:12 Support Systems Behind PGA Tour Players 44:12 Preparing Players for the PGA Tour 50:48 The Competitive Drive to Keep Improving ⛳ PODCAST PARTNERS & EXCLUSIVE OFFERS ⛳ Shot Scope If you want to understand your game better, Shot Scope’s GPS watches and performance tracking tools are some of the best in golf. 👉 Get Shot Scope here: https://shotscope.com/?rfsn=8805411.2f49ef5&utm_source=refersion&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=8805411.2f49ef5 🎯 Use code: BIRDIEGOLFCLUB for exclusive savings --- Golf Escapes Looking to plan your next golf trip? Golf Escapes offer world-class golf holidays across the UK, Europe, and beyond. 👉 Explore Golf Escapes here: https://www.golf-escapes.com/the-birdie-golf-club-podcast-with-golf-escapes/ 🏌️ Use code: BIRDIEDOUBLEPOINTS to earn **Double Escape Points**

    1h 6m

  6. FEB 3

    Inside the PGA Show: The Future of Golf Technology, AI & Equipment

    The PGA Show is the biggest event in golf — and in this episode, Daniel Fitzpatrick breaks down the biggest golf technology trends from inside the PGA Show. From AI in golf coaching to launch monitors, equipment innovations, and the future of golf tech, this is a deep dive into where the game is heading.Having attended over 15 PGA Shows, Daniel has seen the evolution of golf technology first-hand. We discuss the rise of PlayBetter, how the golf tech market has exploded, and why AI is becoming a major force in coaching, performance, and consumer experience.We also explore health and wellness in golf, the rise of golf fashion, standout products like the ShotScope LM-1, and why the Square Omni Launch Monitor could be a game-changer in 2026. Whether you’re a golfer, gear enthusiast, or tech fan, this episode covers the biggest golf trends shaping the future.If you’re interested in golf technology, equipment trends, or what’s coming next in the game, subscribe for more long-form golf conversations.You can find PlayBetter here on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/playbetter/ and their website here ; https://www.playbetter.com/?srsltid=AfmBOorWwJ2c5CTWuN5F7qXLcK7pbSPkJSCVPkmBv2A8wYi_BzTUR4E8 Thank you as always to our partners : ShotScope : https://shotscope.com/?rfsn=8805411.2f49ef5&utm_source=refersion&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=8805411.2f49ef5 Golf Escapes : https://www.golf-escapes.com/the-birdie-golf-club-podcast-with-golf-escapes/

    42 min

  7. JAN 27

    How David Jones Became the Face of Sky Sports Football (And Why Golf Changed His Life) Episode 60

    David Jones, the face of Sky Sports Football, joins the podcast for an honest, wide-ranging conversation about his journey into sports broadcasting, his passion for golf, and how the game has played a huge role in supporting his mental health. In this interview, David shares how he became a Sky Sports presenter, the pressures of live football TV, and the challenges he faced along the way. We also dive into his growing love for golf, why he’s built his own golf-focused social media presence, and how the sport has helped him find balance away from the spotlight. David also recounts unforgettable moments from his career, including a behind-the-scenes story from the Ryder Cup 2014 — featuring a star-studded after-party you won’t forget. Whether you’re a golfer, Sky Sports fan, journalism enthusiast, or someone interested in mental health and high-pressure careers, this episode offers rare insight into life behind the camera. 🎙️ Topics covered: • How David Jones became a Sky Sports presenter • Life behind the scenes at Sky Sports Football • Why golf is incredible for mental health • Handling pressure in live sports broadcasting • Ryder Cup 2014 after-party stories • Journalism, confidence, and finding balance ⛳ Subscribe for long-form conversations with athletes, broadcasters, and voices from golf You can find David's Instagram here : https://www.instagram.com/davidjones_golf/ And everything BirDie Golf Club Podcast here : https://www.instagram.com/birdiegolfclubpodcast

    50 min

  8. JAN 20

    From Poker to Par: Alex Huang on DECADE Golf, Probabilities, and Smarter Course Management

    In this in-depth episode, we sit down with Alex Huang, COO of DECADE Golf, to explore how golf analytics, statistics, and probability-based decision-making are transforming the way players perform on the course. Alex shares his unique journey into golf, including how his background in poker shaped his approach to golf strategy, course management, and performance mindset. Drawing parallels between poker and golf, he explains how understanding probabilities, managing risk, and controlling emotions can help golfers of all levels shoot lower scores. We dive deep into the DECADE System, discussing how Strokes Gained, data-driven strategy, and emotional intelligence work together to eliminate unforced errors and improve consistency. Alex also breaks down why managing expectations is one of the most overlooked skills in golf—and how letting go of perfection leads to better decisions and more enjoyable rounds. The conversation covers the evolving role of AI in golf, player development, and why technology can enhance training without replacing human intuition. Along the way, Alex shares real-world success stories from coaching, insights into elite player development, and practical advice any golfer can apply immediately. Whether you’re interested in golf analytics, smarter course management, or building a stronger mental game, this episode offers actionable insights to help you play better—and enjoy the game more. Topics covered: Golf analytics and the evolution of Strokes Gained The DECADE System and modern golf strategy Emotional intelligence and expectation management Poker-inspired probability thinking in golf Course management and decision-making AI in golf training and player development Performance mindset for long-term improvement Perfect for competitive golfers, coaches, and anyone looking to improve their golf through smarter strategy and mindset—not swing changes. You can find Alex on Instagram and Decade Golf sign up here

    1h 11m
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Welcome to the BirDie Golf Club Podcast, where your host Dave weekly finds golf personalities from around the world and shares a conversation with them to learn more about their journey and why golf is important to them. From current Tour Pro's to Content Creators and Industry Experts, I look to get deeper than just an interview and instead find value in each individual. I hope the podcast above anything becomes a companion to your weekly routine and if along the way we can all find tips to help our game both off and on the course, then wouldn't that be lovely.

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