Course Corrections - Episode 3 - Breaking 90 at The Old Course!!!

Robby and Jonathan are back with another episode of Course Corrections! They take us on a candid journey through their pursuit to get better at golf. Picking up from Jonathan’s initial fear of being told “you suck so bad” by a golf instructor, we follow his breakthrough after taking his first lesson—and how it fundamentally changed his approach to the game. From revisiting the basics with his gap wedge to embracing body-driven swing mechanics, Jonathan shares his aha moments and the sometimes hilarious perils of golf practice.

The episode covers more than just technique: the guys get real about their own struggles with consistency, motivation, and sticking to training regimens like The Stack System. Jonathan openly admits to his ups and downs—days he felt like quitting golf entirely, emergency calls for lessons, and unexpected victories. There’s a heartfelt celebration when he finally achieves his goal of breaking 90, and not just anywhere, but at The Old Course in St. Andrews.

Of course, the conversation dives into experimentation, like Jonathan’s ambitious “nine-iron experiment” with single-length club shafts. Robby and Jonathan also reflect on lessons learned from playing with accomplished golfers, smarter decision making on the course, and the real weight of data from tools like Arccos.

Whether you’re a weekend hacker or someone on a mission to lower your handicap, this episode is packed with laughs, honest assessments, practical takeaways, and a reminder that the real joy in golf often comes from the journey—and the company—you keep.

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