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.
Episodes
60 episodes
Master Your Short Game Technique- The Keys to Great Chipping and Pitching for Every Level Golfer
Episode Description:How should your short game swing change as you improve? We break down the best chipping and pitching techniques for Level 1, Level 2, and Level 3 golfers. Learn how to choose the right technique for your curren...
Short Game Skill- Building from Beginner Golfer to Elite Player
Short Game Skill: In this episode of The Golf Intervention, Eric Layton, PGA and Rob Failes, PGA continue their series on short game performance by breaking down the three ball flight skills that determine success around the green...
Short Game Strategy- The Decisions That Save Strokes
Short Game Strategy: Making Better Decisions Around the GreenIn this episode of The Golf Intervention Podcast, we kick off our brand-new Short Game Series by exploring one of the biggest factors in lowering s...
Golf Improvement Theory. The Listener Mailbag
In this listener Q&A episode of The Golf Intervention Podcast, we continue our deep dive into Golf Improvement Theory by answering key questions about how golfers can improve faster, practice more effectively, and transfer...
Golf Improvement Theory Part 3, The SWING. What A Golfer Should be Focusing On.
Golfers obsess over swing positions—but that’s not what creates consistency. Learn how energy, timing, and skill development build a golf swing you can trust and perform with.⛳ Episode Show NotesIn this episode of The...
Golf Improvement Theory Part 2: SKILL- Train Skill, Shoot Lower Scores
Episode 54 | The Golf Intervention PodcastIn Part 2 of our Golf Improvement Theory series, we break down the real drivers of performance: the three ball flight skills that control every shot you hit. I...
Golf Improvement Theory – Part 1: Strategy, Decision Trees & Shot Dispersions
Golf Improvement Theory – Part 1: Strategy, Decision Trees & Shot DispersionIf you want to lower your scores, you need more than swing tips — you need better golf strategy and smarter course management.In Par...
The Biggest Questions in Golf Performance Improvement — Asked and Answered. The Golf Intervention 2.0
Episode SummaryIn this launch of Golf Intervention 2.0, we answer the biggest questions golfers ask about getting better. We define the only 3 areas for improvement—strategy, skill, and swing. This episode sets the framework ...
Goal Setting, Revisited: Getting Focused for the New Year.
As the new golf year begins, we’re revisiting one of our most important episodes on goal setting—because most golfers still approach goals in a way that actually holds them back. In this episode of The Golf Intervention, we brea...
Playing from the Rough and Huge Upgrades in Iron Fitting Technology
On this episode of The Golf Intervention Podcast, we dig into three critical areas that can help golfers of all levels play smarter and score better.Topics we cover include:Playing from the Rough:
Choosing the Right Golf Ball + The Wildest Golf Lesson Eric Ever Taught!
Episode Description: In this episode of The Golf Intervention, we dive deep into one of the most overlooked parts of your game—the golf ball. From price and performance to the all-important “feel,” we break down how to match...
The Truth About Pain and Golf Performance with Dr. Andy Royalty
📝 Show Notes:In this episode of The Golf Intervention, we sit down with Dr. Andy Royalty from The Royal Treatment Physical Therapy in Midlothian, Virginia to explore a topic every golfer needs to understand: pain and i...
What You DON'T Need To Do To Improve Your Golf Game
In this episode of The Golf Intervention, we take a sledgehammer to some of the most persistent myths in golf improvement. From obsessing over perfect swing positions to blindly hitting thousands of range balls, we break down what actu...
A Revolutionary Method for Targeting Your Shot Pattern and Defining Your Next Step for In-Season Improvemnt
In this episode of The Golf Intervention, we dive deep into how to know where you currently stand in your golf journey—and how that knowledge shapes your path to improvement. Whether you're a high handicapper or a competitive pl...
Quick Question: What Makes Scotty Scheffler So Great and What Can Everyday Golfers Learn From Him?
Episode Summary: Scottie Scheffler is dominating professional golf right now — but why? In this episode of The Golf Intervention, we break down the key elements that make Scheffler’s game so effective, from his elite ball-st...
Quick Question, What Is a Mini Driver and Who Should Play One?
Episode Description:In this episode of The Golf Intervention, Eric and Rob dive into one of the hottest topics in gear right now: the new wave of minidrivers. What are they? Who are they for? And do you actually ne...
Major Misconceptions Surrounding Steep and Shallow, Speed, and Grip Pressure
🏌️ Episode Summary: In this episode of The Golf Intervention Podcast, we dive into the most common misconceptions we see from students every day—ideas that are so widespread, they've become part of the "golf gospel" even tho...
Turning Masters Motivation into Better Golf in 2025! "How Bad Do You Want It?"
In this episode of The Golf Intervention, we ride the wave of Masters-induced motivation and ask the big question: How bad do you really want it?The Masters always sparks that itch to get better, but what separates the ...
The Downside of Social Media Golf Swing Advice, and What Golf Should Focus on Instead
In this episode of The Golf Intervention, we kick things off with a quick fantasy football check-in before diving into some of the worst swing advice floating around social media. We break down why constantly changing your swing based ...
Major Components of the Golf Swing, and Why Changes Shouldn't Be Taken Lightly
Episode SummaryIn this episode of The Golf Intervention, we break down the three elements of the golf swing—time, energy, and geometry. While many golfers are obsessed with geometry and, more recently, speed, we discuss w...
How Unique Body Shapes Can Impact Your Golf Performance with Dr. Mike Kay
How does your body shape impact your golf swing? In this episode of The Golf Intervention, we sit down with Dr. Mike Kay to explore the science behind body types (wide vs. narrow), relative motion, and how they influence speed, efficie...
When to Make Swing Changes; A Framework for Developmental Decision Making
In this episode of the Golf Intervention Podcast, we dive deep into one of the most pressing questions every golfer faces: When is the right time to make swing changes? Whether you're struggling with consistency, looking to break ...
Quick Question; How Could I Invest $500 Into My Golf Game?
In this episode of The Golf Intervention Podcast, we dive into one of the most common questions among golfers: "How can I spend $500 wisely to improve my game?" Whether you're a beginner or an experienced player, it's not always easy t...
Understanding Ball Flight; The Foundation of Swing Improvement
In this first episode of the new series on the golf swing, we discuss the actual laws of ball flight. There can be a lot of confusion about swing mechanics and the affect on ball control, but the deeper understanding starts with t...
Quick Question- How to Practice on the Course, Not Just the Range
Episode Description:In this episode of the Golf Intervention Podcast, Eric and Rob challenge the common approach of spending all your practice time on the driving range. Instead, they share why practicing golf on the course...