The Tournament Code

Cooper Collins, Jack Bergstrom, & Daniel Hamrin
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The Tournament Code

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.

  1. 5D AGO

    104: Chad Darby – Short Game and the US Open

    In this episode, we are joined by Chad Darby. Chad (@showmeyourshortgame) is the Director of Golf at the David Toms Academy. --- Follow us: Twitter - @TournamentCode Instagram - @thetournamentcode YouTube - The Tournament Code Hosted by: Cooper Collins (@coopercollins99), Jack Bergstrom (@Jack_Bergstrom), Daniel Hamrin (@DanielHamrin) Sponsored by: https://puttviewbooks.com/ --- (01:30) - PuttView Books opening tee shot (05:30) - short game philosophy (10:18) - lie dependent short game (17:09) - cutting down wedges (24:20) - connecting with Philip Barbaree (31:12) - teaching at the U.S. Open (40:14) - slowing down ball speed (50:13) - why you don’t need bounce (58:01) - bounce vs. relief

    1h 5m

  2. JUN 27

    103: Ian Fraser – Equipment and The Fraser Golf Institute

    In this episode, we are joined by Ian Fraser. Ian (@ianfrasergolf) is the founder of The Fraser Golf Institute. --- Follow us: Twitter - @TournamentCode Instagram - @thetournamentcode YouTube - The Tournament Code Hosted by: Cooper Collins (@coopercollins99), Jack Bergstrom (@Jack_Bergstrom), Daniel Hamrin (@DanielHamrin) Sponsored by: https://puttviewbooks.com/ --- (01:30) - PuttView Books opening tee shot (06:30) - Ian's background (11:18) - Fraser Golf Institute and TXG (17:09) - optimizing wedges (24:20) - difference between fitting average and Tour (30:12) - inflammation (36:14) - expanding into swing information (42:13) - building trust (45:01) - final advice

    48 min

  3. JUN 20

    102: Jonathan Yarwood – Data and Results in the Swing

    In this episode, we are joined by Jonathan Yarwood. Jonathan (@jonathanyarwood) is a Golf Digest Top-100 Instructor. --- Follow us: Twitter - @TournamentCode Instagram - @thetournamentcode YouTube - The Tournament Code Hosted by: Cooper Collins (@coopercollins99), Jack Bergstrom (@Jack_Bergstrom), Daniel Hamrin (@DanielHamrin) Sponsored by: https://puttviewbooks.com/ --- (01:10) - controlling the golf ball (07:30) - speed importance (18:18) - importance of the grip (27:09) - what separates professional golfers (31:20) - who will win US Open (36:12) - changing shoes (42:14) - physics of speed (48:13) - swing development (56:01) - handling success

    1 hr

  4. JUN 13

    101: Keenan Huskey – Insight From A Feel Player

    In this episode, we are joined by Keenan Huskey. Keenan (@keen_huskey) is a golfer on the Korn Ferry Tour. --- Follow us: Twitter - @TournamentCode Instagram - @thetournamentcode YouTube - The Tournament Code Hosted by: Cooper Collins (@coopercollins99), Jack Bergstrom (@Jack_Bergstrom), Daniel Hamrin (@DanielHamrin) Sponsored by: https://puttviewbooks.com/ --- (01:10) - Puttview Books first tee shot (05:30) - practice round strategy (11:18) - being a feel player (16:09) - figuring out what makes you good (21:20) - swinging too fast (28:53) - Carry golf (37:14) - trusting in your ability (44:13) - swing development (51:01) - figuring out what works

    1h 4m

  5. JUN 6

    100: Alan Capistron – Getting the Perfect Putter

    In this episode, we are joined by Alan Capistron. Alan (@alanevnroll) is the Director of Fitting + Tour at Evnroll. --- Follow us: Twitter - @TournamentCode Instagram - @thetournamentcode YouTube - The Tournament Code Hosted by: Cooper Collins (@coopercollins99), Jack Bergstrom (@Jack_Bergstrom), Daniel Hamrin (@DanielHamrin) Sponsored by: https://puttviewbooks.com/ --- (01:10) - Puttview Books first tee shot (05:30) - zero torque putters (09:18) - lie angle and loft (13:24) - tour pro preferences (19:20) - matching torque with putting stroke (25:53) - working with Guerin Rife (31:14) - armlock and midlock (40:13) - zero torque’s utility (46:01) - importance of putter shaft

    54 min

  6. MAY 16

    099: Ryan McCormick – Trying the Unconventional on Tour

    In this episode, we are joined by Ryan McCormick. Ryan (@mccormick__ryan) is a professional golfer currently on the KFT. --- Follow us: Twitter - @TournamentCode Instagram - @thetournamentcode YouTube - The Tournament Code Hosted by: Cooper Collins (@coopercollins99) and Daniel Hamrin (@DanielHamrin) Sponsored by: https://puttviewbooks.com/ --- (01:10) - Puttview Books first tee shot (03:30) - using PGA Tour 2k to prep for courses (10:18) - taping mouth shut for golf (14:24) - workouts (20:20) - overview of career (25:53) - difference between each tour level (31:14) - controlling the controllables (38:13) - putting keys (45:01) - making your own training aid

    55 min

  7. APR 25

    098: Ward Jarvis – Conquering the Yips

    In this episode, we are joined by Ward Jarvis. Ward (@wjarviscoaching) is a performance coach and works with players at all levels of golf. --- Follow us: Twitter - @TournamentCode Instagram - @thetournamentcode YouTube - The Tournament Code Hosted by: Cooper Collins (@coopercollins99) and Daniel Hamrin (@DanielHamrin) Sponsored by: https://puttviewbooks.com/ --- (01:10) - Puttview Books first tee shot (02:48) - Ward's background (09:18) - working with a PGA Tour player (16:10) - the similarity to pitching (20:20) – developing positive momentum (27:40) - how to identify yips (32:14) - beating the yips (37:43) - the importance of change (42:01) - why you shouldn’t want too much

    50 min

  8. APR 11

    097: Ian Gilligan – Beating Cancer & Dominating College Golf

    In this episode, we are joined by Ian Gilligan. Ian (@ian.gilligan) is a college golfer and top-5 in PGA Tour U. --- Follow us: Twitter - @TournamentCode Instagram - @thetournamentcode YouTube - The Tournament Code Hosted by: Cooper Collins (@coopercollins99) and Daniel Hamrin (@DanielHamrin) Sponsored by: https://puttviewbooks.com/ --- (01:10) - Puttview Books first tee shot (02:48) - Ian's background (07:18) - working with Gankas (11:10) - transferring to Florida (15:25) - playing first PGA Tour event (21:26) - post-round process (26:07) - off-season practice (34:01) - team goals for Florida (39:32) - beating cancer

    46 min
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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.

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  • Creator
    Cooper Collins, Jack Bergstrom, & Daniel Hamrin
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2025
  • Episodes
    106
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © First Principles Performance, LLC 2025
  • Show Website
    The Tournament Code

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