Your Golf Performance Podcast

Brent Dale

Hosted by PGA Professional Brent Dale We will sit down with leading golfers from the Junior Ranks, Colleges and Professional Tour as well as coaches and mentors to find out the key elements to make you the best golfer you can be!

  1. 1D AGO

    Ep 182 - Chasing the Dream vs Finding Your Path in Golf - Tom Long

    Sign up for the free course/library of 22 drills to help you get better at golf here I am giving these away for free at the moment, originally I designed the course to sell, but I want to reward my followers/listeners with a free product! This week on the Your Golf Performance Podcast, we sit down with long-time Head Professional at Kinloch Golf Club in Lake Taupō, Tom Long. Tom’s journey through the game is one that so many golfers can relate to — chasing the dream on the UK mini tours, competing on the EuroPro circuit, and coming agonisingly close to qualifying for The Open Championship not once, but twice. We dive into the realities of life as a touring professional outside the spotlight — the financial pressures, the grind of travel, and what it really takes to try and make it at the highest level. Tom also shares some incredible stories from his career, including writing for Golfpunk magazine while pursuing his playing dream, landing starts on the Challenge Tour, and even taking his golf to the Caribbean working onboard a cruise ship teaching and playing with guests. Now based in New Zealand as the Head Professional at Kinloch — a Jack Nicklaus-designed course — Tom reflects on his transition away from playing, what he’s learned from being around world-class players (including Nicklaus himself), and what truly separates the best in the world from the rest. We also dive into course strategy, and practical tips that everyday golfers can take straight to the course. This is a great conversation about resilience, perspective, and finding your place in the game — whether that’s chasing the tour or building a career around it. We thank Titleist - The number 1 brand in golf for their continued support of the YGP Podcast! 🚨 Podcast Partner: TRUE PROTEIN I’m proud to partner with TRUE PROTEIN, the go-to supplement brand trusted by elite athletes and weekend warriors alike. Whether you’re on the course, in the gym, or grinding through practice, TRUE’s clean, high-quality formulas will help fuel your performance and recovery. 👉 Use code TRUEYGP at checkout for $25 off any order over $100(new customers). Follow Brent on Instagram Instagram Profile Follow Brent on X/Twitter Profile Draw More Circles! The new data analytics partner of the show - email brentdalegolf@gmail.com to secure my current packages which includes monthly video calls and practice plans..

    48 min
  2. MAR 14

    Ep 181 - Move Better, Swing Faster: The Truth About Golf Fitness with Ali Parlane

    Sign up for the free course/library of 22 drills to help you get better at golf here I am giving these away for free at the moment, originally I designed the course to sell, but I want to reward my followers/listeners with a free product! In this episode of the Your Golf Performance Podcast, Brent Dale sits down with Allister Parlane, a golf performance specialist from the Claude Harmon III Performance Golf Academy. With nearly two decades of experience working with golfers of all levels — including elite tour professionals — Allister shares his insights into how improving the body can dramatically improve the golf swing. Brent and Allister dive into the physical side of golf performance, discussing mobility, strength, rotational power and how golfers can move more efficiently to create speed and consistency. They also talk about the most common physical limitations seen in amateur golfers, how tour players train differently, and the key exercises that help golfers hit the ball further and stay injury-free. Whether you’re someone who’s never stepped foot in a gym, a junior golfer looking to gain distance, or a competitive player wanting to optimise your physical performance, this episode is packed with practical advice to help you move better and play better golf. Here is the document Ali Mentioned about club head speed We thank Titleist - The number 1 brand in golf for their continued support of the YGP Podcast! 🚨 Podcast Partner: TRUE PROTEIN I’m proud to partner with TRUE PROTEIN, the go-to supplement brand trusted by elite athletes and weekend warriors alike. Whether you’re on the course, in the gym, or grinding through practice, TRUE’s clean, high-quality formulas will help fuel your performance and recovery. 👉 Use code TRUEYGP at checkout for $25 off any order over $100(new customers). Follow Brent on Instagram Instagram Profile Follow Brent on X/Twitter Profile Draw More Circles! The new data analytics partner of the show - email brentdalegolf@gmail.com to secure my current packages which includes monthly video calls and practice

    48 min
  3. MAR 6

    Ep 179 - The 10 Things Every Successful Junior Golfer Has with Mark Govier

    In this episode of the Your Golf Performance Podcast, Brent Dale is joined by elite golf coach Mark Govier to discuss the Top 10 Things That Set Junior Golfers Up for Success. Mark has worked with players at every level of the game, including elite amateurs, tour professionals, and Olympic athletes. Drawing from years of coaching experience, he shares the key ingredients that help young golfers reach their potential — and the common mistakes that can hold them back. Brent and Mark break down the most important factors in junior development, from building a love of the game and developing athleticism, to creating smart practice habits, competing regularly, and surrounding young players with the right support team. Whether you're a junior golfer, parent, or coach, this conversation provides a clear roadmap for helping young players develop the skills, mindset, and habits needed to succeed in the game long-term.If you're serious about helping a junior golfer improve and enjoy the journey, this episode is packed with insights you won't want to miss. Instagram for Mark  @elitegolfcoach_ We thank Titleist - The number 1 brand in golf for their continued support of the YGP Podcast! 🚨 Podcast Partner: TRUE PROTEIN I’m proud to partner with TRUE PROTEIN, the go-to supplement brand trusted by elite athletes and weekend warriors alike. Whether you’re on the course, in the gym, or grinding through practice, TRUE’s clean, high-quality formulas will help fuel your performance and recovery. 👉 Use code TRUEYGP at checkout for $25 off any order over $100(new customers). Follow Brent on Instagram Instagram Profile Follow Brent on X/Twitter Profile Draw More Circles! The new data analytics partner of the show - email brentdalegolf@gmail.com to secure my current packages which includes monthly video calls and practice plans..

    43 min
  4. FEB 27

    Ep 178 - Chris Somerfield - Golf, Perspective & Playing for Something Bigger

    From hating golf as a kid… to becoming a Top 10 junior in Australia. From Division II freshman of the year to now competing in Division I with Arkansas State University, currently ranked 37th in the nation after winning 3 of 5 fall events. This episode is a deep dive into the real journey of college golf. We unpack:What actually separates good juniors from elite onesThe jump from Australian junior golf to U.S. college golfThe difference between Division II and Division IHow Division I players structure their weekHow they prepare for tournaments and practice roundsGolf fitness, mental preparation, and performance habitsBalancing study, sport, and a social lifeAnd we talk about something bigger than golf. On the day he left to transfer schools, he found out his dad had cancer. We discuss resilience, perspective, and how chasing a dream changes when life reminds you what really matters. If you're a junior aiming for college golf — or a parent trying to understand the pathway — this episode gives you a real look inside what it actually takes. Not just talent. Consistency. Structure. Perspective. We thank Titleist - The number 1 brand in golf for their continued support of the YGP Podcast! 🚨 Podcast Partner: TRUE PROTEIN I’m proud to partner with TRUE PROTEIN, the go-to supplement brand trusted by elite athletes and weekend warriors alike. Whether you’re on the course, in the gym, or grinding through practice, TRUE’s clean, high-quality formulas will help fuel your performance and recovery. 👉 Use code TRUEYGP at checkout for $25 off any order over $100(new customers). Follow Brent on Instagram Instagram Profile Follow Brent on X/Twitter Profile Draw More Circles! The new data analytics partner of the show - email brentdalegolf@gmail.com to secure my current packages which includes monthly video calls and practice plans..

    46 min
  5. FEB 20

    Ep 176 - PGA Master Pro Christopher Smith - What 5 Decades Of Golf Can Teach You

    In this episode of the Your Golf Performance Podcast, I sit down with PGA Master Professional Christopher Smith — a 3-time Teacher of the Year, Golf Digest Top Instructor, and Guinness World Record holder in Speedgolf. With nearly four decades of coaching experience, Christopher shares how his philosophy has evolved and why most golfers are practicing the wrong way. We dive into block vs random practice, how to structure training if you only have three hours a week, and what truly separates elite performers from the pack — from juniors right through to the Rory’s and Scottie’s of the world. We also explore what Speedgolf taught him about scoring, rhythm, and decision-making — and how traditional golfers can benefit from it. If you’re serious about improving, coaching, or developing junior players, this episode is packed with insight. We thank Titleist - The number 1 brand in golf for their continued support of the YGP Podcast! 🚨 Podcast Partner: TRUE PROTEIN I’m proud to partner with TRUE PROTEIN, the go-to supplement brand trusted by elite athletes and weekend warriors alike. Whether you’re on the course, in the gym, or grinding through practice, TRUE’s clean, high-quality formulas will help fuel your performance and recovery. 👉 Use code TRUEYGP at checkout for $25 off any order over $100(new customers). Follow Brent on Instagram Instagram Profile Follow Brent on X/Twitter Profile Draw More Circles! The new data analytics partner of the show - email brentdalegolf@gmail.com to secure my current packages which includes monthly video calls and practice plans..

    1h 4m
  6. FEB 19

    Ep 175 - Wednesday (midweek) Wisdom - The 32-Metre Gap That Wasn’t a Swing Fault

    This week I want to share a really interesting lesson from a coaching session that opened up a bigger conversation about performance. I had a client who has been improving really nicely. His swing is trending in the right direction, contact is better, and overall ball flight has improved. But there was still one big frustration… inconsistency with his irons. So we put him on the launch monitor. With his 7 iron, his carry distance was ranging anywhere from 109 metres to 141 metres. That’s a 32-metre gap with the same club. For any golfer, that’s nearly the difference between being on the green or in a bunker over the back. Now here’s where it gets interesting. I grabbed a different 7 iron — something I felt was better suited to his speed and delivery. Same player. Same swing. Same session. Suddenly his carries were between 138 metres and 143 metres. Tight window. Predictable. Repeatable. Nothing magical happened to his technique in those 10 minutes. The difference? Equipment. In this episode we talk about:Why inconsistency isn’t always a swing issueHow launch monitor data can expose hidden problemsThe role shafts, loft, and head design play in distance controlWhy guessing your yardages can cost you shots every roundSometimes we beat ourselves up thinking our swing is broken… when in reality, the tools we’re using might be working against us. If you’ve ever felt like you “flush one” and it comes up 20 metres short — this episode is for you. We thank Titleist - The number 1 brand in golf for their continued support of the YGP Podcast! 🚨 Podcast Partner: TRUE PROTEIN I’m proud to partner with TRUE PROTEIN, the go-to supplement brand trusted by elite athletes and weekend warriors alike. Whether you’re on the course, in the gym, or grinding through practice, TRUE’s clean, high-quality formulas will help fuel your performance and recovery. 👉 Use code TRUEYGP at checkout for $25 off any order over $100(new customers). Follow Brent on Instagram Instagram Profile Follow Brent on X/Twitter Profile Draw More Circles! The new data analytics partner of the show - email brentdalegolf@gmail.com to secure my current packages which includes monthly video calls and practice plans..

    11 min

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Hosted by PGA Professional Brent Dale We will sit down with leading golfers from the Junior Ranks, Colleges and Professional Tour as well as coaches and mentors to find out the key elements to make you the best golfer you can be!

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