In episode 40 of the Golf Beneath the Surface Podcast, we kick off Part 1 of our two-part post-Masters MEGA Q&A. We start with some fun: where players actually use the bathroom at Augusta, and the ongoing (and slightly heated) debate about the famous pimento cheese sandwich.

From there, we dig into the heart of the episode — the mental game. We answer listener questions on why bad shots stick in our memory, whether it’s useful to recall great shots after a round, and how to use visualization in a way that actually helps you handle nerves and adversity on the course.

We also talk about how to process bad rounds without spiraling, why “faking confidence” through body language doesn’t work, where to put your focus over the ball, and when (or if) weekly golf lessons are actually worth it. Part 2 coming next week!

In this episode, we take a deep dive into how parenting styles can shape a young athlete’s development — and how kids respond to their parents during lessons. We unpack the power dynamic between parents and kids, the importance of autonomy, and the three core parenting styles: permissive, authoritarian, and authoritative. We also explore how to support kids who have big goals in golf (or any pursuit), what to do when motivation fades, and why the ride home is often the most pivotal moment in a junior golfer’s experience.

In episode 38, we sit down with Mike Carroll from Fit For Golf to break down the key components of golf swing speed — mobility, strength, and power — and the best ways to train them. We explore gender differences, force production (wrist, ground, and rotation), and how tension contributes to generating speed. Mike also unpacks common myths around “stability” in golf fitness and shares insights on golf-specific vs. general athletic training — including whether golf can ever be trained as systematically as other Olympic sports.

To learn more, visit fitforgolf.app, follow Mike on social @fit_for_golf, and check out his training app, Fit For Golf, designed specifically for golfers.