The Golf Intervention

Welcome to The Golf Intervention, the podcast dedicated to helping golfers of all levels improve their scoring and enjoyment of the game using insights from scoring data, science, and proven teaching methods. Do you ever find yourself asking any of these questions:

How do I actually get better at golf?

What should I practice to improve my golf the fastest?

Why am I not getting better at golf?

What skills actually matter in golf?

What is golf scoring strategy?

How do better golfers think their way around the course?

Why did that golf shot happen?

Why is my golf game so inconsistent?

How do I build a repeatable golf swing?

How should I practice my short game?

Why am I making such poor contact with the golf ball?

On the Golf Intervention, we take provide context to these questions no matter what level golfer you are. Whether a complete beginner or professional golfer, we answer the question of what it takes to go to the next level.

Featuring two award winning golf instructors and occasional interviews with some of the most influential people in the game, The Golf Intervention will always leave you with actionable insights into your golf performance.

Contributors

Host

Eric Layton

With over 25 years of teaching experience, Eric Layton is one of Virginia's most respected golf instructors. As the Director of Golf Instruction at The Country Club of Virginia for the past 13 years.

A graduate of the Methodist College Professional Golf Management program, Eric's extensive training and experience have shaped his holistic approach to golf instruction. His dedication to teaching has earned him numerous accolades, including the prestigious 2019 MAPGA Youth Player Development Award. Since 2016, he has been recognized as a Golf Digest Best Teacher in Virginia.

Key Highlights:

Director of Golf Instruction at The Country Club of Virginia for 13 years

Over 25 years of teaching experience and more than 25,000 lessons taught

2019 MAPGA Youth Player Development Award recipient

Golf Digest Best Teacher in Virginia since 2016

7 Students have qualified for USGA Championships

Expert Club Fitter

Host

Rob Failes

Rob Failes is an award-winning PGA professional, and co-founder of Code Breakers Golf. He serves as the Player Development Leader at the Boar’s Head Resort in Charlottesville, VA, where he leads a comprehensive player development program focused on helping golfers of all levels. A graduate of the Clemson University Professional Golf Management (PGM) program, Rob has earned recognition as one of the top teachers in the game. He has been featured on Golf Digest’s rankings, including being named one of the Top Teachers in Virginia and one of the Best Young Instructors in the country.

In addition to his teaching success, Rob is a sought-after speaker, having presented at numerous golf coaching summits and PGA Education events. His expertise and passion for golf coaching, combined with his ability to simplify complex concepts, make him a standout figure in the industry.