Pivot The Path

SSWING

Pivot the Path is a podcast that redefines golf improvement by focusing on the facts and physics that fuel progress, combined with a deep focus on biomechanics to revolutionize your golf game. Hosted by Scott Young—Founder of SSWING, New York City's premier indoor golf improvement facility and the Pure Definition of Golf Improvement—PGA professional, and ex-tour player, this podcast cuts through the noise with a unique and refreshing perspective to uncover what truly drives success on the course. Catch new episodes every Thursday—packed with highlights and insights to elevate your game and help you truly Own Your SSWING!

  1. EP 122: Integrity, Consistency & Showing Up When No One's Watching

    20H AGO

    EP 122: Integrity, Consistency & Showing Up When No One's Watching

    This week on Pivot the Path, Scott breaks down one of the most remarkable weekends across the tours — and the through-line is something every golfer (and every human) can take away. Cam Young goes wire-to-wire at Doral and wins by six — but one simple moment has nothing to do with the scorecard. He called a penalty on himself that nobody else saw. Then birdied the next hole. That's not just integrity. That's freedom. Nelly Korda is doing something that's never been done. Six events. Zero finishes outside the top two. She's now in the same breath as Annika Sorenstam — and she's doing it with a process, not a highlight reel. And Mikael Lindberg? He won a DP World Tour title in Turkey — and a PGA Championship berth he didn't even know he was playing for. Showed up fully, week after week, and the reward found him. Scott unpacks the Self-Penalty Principle — the idea that we often know exactly where we've let something slide. The question is whether we call it on ourselves before someone else has to. Where in your game — or your life — are you waiting for an official that's never coming? Join the SSWING SocietyBe part of a growing community of golfers, movers and performance-minded individuals committed to mastering their game. 📬 Join the SSWING Newsletter: www.sswing.com Your weekly drive — The Friday Fix — delivering golf movement, mastery tips and all things SSWING straight to your inbox. Support the ShowFollow our Social Media for all the best moments from the show: Pivot The Path Instagram - click here! SSWING YouTube - click here! SSWING Website - click here!  SSWING Instagram - click here!

    17 min
  2. EP 121: There Is No “Wrong” in Golf—Only Consequences

    5D AGO

    EP 121: There Is No “Wrong” in Golf—Only Consequences

    There is no “wrong” in golf—only consequences. The best players in the world learn how to adapt. It’s a simple idea, but it changes everything. This week, we look at Matt Fitzpatrick and his cross-handed chipping grip—something that, to many, might look unconventional. But here’s the truth: it’s not wrong. It just produces a certain left hand position that works for Matt under pressure when chipping. And Fitzpatrick? He understands those consequences. He owns them. He adapts around them. That’s what the best in the world do. In this episode, we break down:  Why “unconventional” doesn’t mean incorrect  How Fitzpatrick’s grip influences his ball flight and control  The real difference between technical perfection and functional performance  How to understand your tendencies instead of fighting them If you’ve ever felt like your swing doesn’t “look right,” this is your reminder: it doesn’t have to. It just has to produce something you can manage. That's how you Own Your SSWING. Shop the new G'day Golfers hat👉 Available now in the SSWING Shop Join the SSWING SocietyBe part of a growing community of golfers, movers and performance-minded individuals committed to mastering their game. 📬 Join the SSWING Newsletter: www.sswing.com Your weekly drive — The Friday Fix — delivering golf movement, mastery tips and all things SSWING straight to your inbox. Support the ShowFollow our Social Media for all the best moments from the show: Pivot The Path Instagram - click here! SSWING YouTube - click here! SSWING Website - click here!  SSWING Instagram - click here!

    21 min
  3. EP 120: Mastery Lives in the Monotony

    APR 22

    EP 120: Mastery Lives in the Monotony

    At every level of professional golf, the separation isn’t just distance or power anymore—it’s the ability to move the ball intentionally. Left-to-right, right-to-left, flighted, controlled. The best players in the world aren’t married to one shot shape—they own both. That was especially clear in the playoff where even Scottie Scheffler showed a rare crack in the armor. In a moment where shot-shaping versatility was critical, being forced into one pattern under pressure made even the smallest margin matter. At that level, it’s not about perfect swings—it’s about having options when tension rises. SSWING’s physical training supports exactly that adaptability. One of the key movements we use is the glute bridge. It’s simple, but it builds what elite players need—pelvic stability, glute activation, and control of rotation without losing balance. That directly translates to controlling face and path under pressure. That connects to something we see every day at SSWING. Stability is the foundation of all of it. One of our new members this week came in doing what so many golfers do—adding more effort to fix inconsistency. More speed, more manipulation, more “trying.” But what unlocked things wasn’t complexity—it was stability through movement and sequencing. Once the base became stable, shaping the ball both ways stopped being something they chased and became something they could access. That’s the shift. Because at every level—from Korn Ferry grinders to LPGA winners to PGA Tour champions—the game rewards the same thing: Stability first.Control second.Then the ability to shape it any way the situation demands. That’s where real mastery lives. Shop the new G'day Golfers hat👉 Available now in the SSWING Shop Join the SSWING SocietyBe part of a growing community of golfers, movers and performance-minded individuals committed to mastering their game. 📬 Join the SSWING Newsletter: www.sswing.com Your weekly drive — The Friday Fix — delivering golf movement, mastery tips and all things SSWING straight to your inbox. Support the ShowFollow our Social Media for all the best moments from the show: Pivot The Path Instagram - click here! SSWING YouTube - click here! SSWING Website - click here!  SSWING Instagram - click here!

    22 min
  4. EP 119: Two in a Row: The Masters Recap & The Bigger Picture

    APR 15

    EP 119: Two in a Row: The Masters Recap & The Bigger Picture

    Rory McIlroy is now just the fourth player in Masters history to win back-to-back green jackets — joining Jack Nicklaus, Nick Faldo, and Tiger Woods in one of golf’s most exclusive clubs. The ball striking was impeccable. The shot shaping — both ways — a masterclass. But this episode isn’t just about Rory. And then there’s Bryson DeChambeau — one of the most fascinating players in the game right now. What he brings is intensity. Structure. A relentless pursuit of control. But Augusta asks a different question…Can you let go a little?Can you trust feel over formula when it matters most? And that’s not a criticism — it’s the challenge every golfer faces. Because the line between preparation and over-control… is very thin. And Augusta this year gave us something more than a champion — it gave us a reminder of what the journey actually looks like. Scottie Scheffler grinding it out days after welcoming a new baby.Cameron Young stepping away to be with his family. Players chasing something, yes — but also living something. The green jacket is one of the most coveted prizes in sport. And yet the world’s best are showing us — it doesn’t have to define them. The scoreboard is only part of the story. This week on Pivot The Path — the Masters recap, the moments that didn’t make the highlights, and the bigger conversation about what it means to own your journey on and off the course. Join the SSWING SocietyBe part of a growing community of golfers, movers and performance-minded individuals committed to mastering their game. 📬 Join the SSWING Newsletter: www.sswing.com Your weekly drive — The Friday Fix — delivering golf movement, mastery tips and all things SSWING straight to your inbox. Support the ShowFollow our Social Media for all the best moments from the show: Pivot The Path Instagram - click here! SSWING YouTube - click here! SSWING Website - click here!  SSWING Instagram - click here!

    31 min
  5. EP 117: Stay in the Fight — Why the Grind Always Matters

    MAR 31

    EP 117: Stay in the Fight — Why the Grind Always Matters

    This week’s episode was inspired by an incredible moment in the game—Gary Woodland’s win, and the reminder it gave all of us. Because what made this victory so powerful wasn’t just the golf—it was everything behind it. Over the past year, Gary has faced significant health challenges, including undergoing brain surgery and openly sharing his battle with post-traumatic stress disorder. The kind of challenges that don’t show up on a leaderboard, but impact everything—your focus, your clarity, your ability to simply show up. And yet, he did. He kept showing up. He kept putting one foot in front of the other. He stayed in the fight. And that’s the truth of it—everyone is going through something. At every level of the game, whether you’re on tour or working on your swing after work or on a Saturday morning, there are challenges that test you. The difference isn’t in avoiding them—it’s in how you respond. Gary Woodland’s message was simple, but powerful: Stay in the fight. Keep going. Check out the powerful Gary Woodland interview here. Shop the new G'day Golfers hat👉 Available now in the SSWING Shop Join the SSWING SocietyBe part of a growing community of golfers, movers and performance-minded individuals committed to mastering their game. 📬 Join the SSWING Newsletter: www.sswing.com Your weekly drive — The Friday Fix — delivering golf movement, mastery tips and all things SSWING straight to your inbox. Support the ShowFollow our Social Media for all the best moments from the show: Pivot The Path Instagram - click here! SSWING YouTube - click here! SSWING Website - click here!  SSWING Instagram - click here!

    20 min
  6. EP 116: Stop Fighting the Golf Course. Start Working With It.

    MAR 18

    EP 116: Stop Fighting the Golf Course. Start Working With It.

    This past weekend in professional golf delivered a clear reminder of how the game is meant to be played. At the highest level, players aren’t forcing their swing onto the course — they’re responding to it. They recognize the shape of the hole, the angles it presents, and the shot it requires. Whether it’s a soft fade into a tucked pin or a draw that follows the design of the fairway, the best players in the world can shape the ball both ways and adapt to what’s in front of them. In this episode, Scotty breaks down one of the most important — and often overlooked — concepts in golf improvement: Stop fighting the golf course. Start working with it. Too many golfers try to hit the same shot on every hole, regardless of the situation. Real progress begins when you understand how each hole is designed and learn to match your ball flight to it. Golf isn’t asking for your favorite swing —it’s asking for the right shot. And when you learn to see that clearly, shape the ball both ways, and commit to what the moment requires, everything starts to simplify — and that’s where real improvement begins. Because when you stop fighting the game and trust your motion, you begin to truly Own Your SSWING. Shop the new G'day Golfers hat👉 Available now in the SSWING Shop Join the SSWING SocietyBe part of a growing community of golfers, movers and performance-minded individuals committed to mastering their game. 📬 Join the SSWING Newsletter: www.sswing.com Your weekly drive — The Friday Fix — delivering golf movement, mastery tips and all things SSWING straight to your inbox. Support the ShowFollow our Social Media for all the best moments from the show: Pivot The Path Instagram - click here! SSWING YouTube - click here! SSWING Website - click here!  SSWING Instagram - click here!

    18 min
  7. EP 115: How the Macro Swing Influences Every Club in the Bag

    MAR 11

    EP 115: How the Macro Swing Influences Every Club in the Bag

    In this week's episode, we step back and connect the dots from the last several episodes.  One of the biggest challenges in golf is the gap between what you feel and what is actually happening. That disconnect often leads golfers to believe they need a different swing for every club in the bag. In reality, great golfers rely on one motion — a macro movement pattern that carries through the entire bag. From full swings to chipping and putting (setting aside specialty shots like bunkers and flop shots), the fundamentals of movement remain remarkably consistent. It starts with something simple but incredibly important: taking the club back square and on the target line. That first move sets the geometry for the entire motion and influences how the club returns to the ball. We also explore a concept that is often overlooked in sport — proprioception, the body’s ability to sense where it is in space. When golfers develop awareness of how their body and club move together, the swing becomes less about manipulation and more about coordinated movement. This conversation brings together themes from recent episodes — process, movement, and clarity — and reinforces a simple truth: improvement doesn’t come from collecting more swing thoughts. It comes from understanding the motion that connects every club in the bag. Shop the new G'day Golfers hat 👉 Available now in the SSWING Shop Join the SSWING SocietyBe part of a growing community of golfers, movers and performance-minded individuals committed to mastering their game. 📬 Join the SSWING Newsletter: www.sswing.com Your weekly drive — The Friday Fix — delivering golf movement, mastery tips and all things SSWING straight to your inbox. Support the ShowFollow our Social Media for all the best moments from the show: Pivot The Path Instagram - click here! SSWING YouTube - click here! SSWING Website - click here!  SSWING Instagram - click here!

    18 min

Ratings & Reviews

4.9
out of 5
7 Ratings

About

Pivot the Path is a podcast that redefines golf improvement by focusing on the facts and physics that fuel progress, combined with a deep focus on biomechanics to revolutionize your golf game. Hosted by Scott Young—Founder of SSWING, New York City's premier indoor golf improvement facility and the Pure Definition of Golf Improvement—PGA professional, and ex-tour player, this podcast cuts through the noise with a unique and refreshing perspective to uncover what truly drives success on the course. Catch new episodes every Thursday—packed with highlights and insights to elevate your game and help you truly Own Your SSWING!

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