Son of a Butch with Claude Harmon

Your golf swing is the car you have to drive. Tour players might be driving Ferraris, while most golfers are working with something a little more ordinary. This week, Claude talks about why constantly trying to fix your swing can get in the way of actually playing golf. Whatever car you’ve got, learn how to drive it.

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Ryan Crysler joins Claude to follow up on last week’s Non-Negotiables episode with a new list of House Rules. Together, the Non-Negotiables and House Rules create a pre-fabricated strategy designed to change your approach to the game, helping you make better decisions and play smarter golf on the course.

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Claude welcomes Ryan Crysler back to the pod to discuss their five non-negotiables and how everyday golfers can put them into practice. They break down simple ways to incorporate each one into your game to make better decisions, lower your scores, and play more stress-free golf.

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What does it really take to coach a PGA Tour player? Claude welcomes Drew Steckel to the pod to discuss the realities of working with players behind the scenes, different philosophies on coaching the physical and mental sides of the game, and the biggest question facing modern golf: is all the available data actually making players better?

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Claude breaks down how everyday golfers can change the way they practice so it translates to better performance on the course when it matters. From incorporating the three phases of practice to preparing for the variety of shots you actually face during a round, Claude shares ways to make your practice more purposeful and your game more consistent.

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Claude and Ryan Crysler break down Ryan Fox's incredible victory, from his clutch 22-foot putt on the 18th hole to the smart decisions that put him in position to win. They discuss the lessons everyday golfers can take from Fox's strategy, mindset, and execution.

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Want a simple way to shoot lower scores? Claude breaks down a practice game he uses with his clients that's all about hitting greens — not chasing flags. Whether you're on the course or at the range, broadening your target can help you make better swings, hit more greens, and cut down on wasted strokes.

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Claude and Ryan Crysler break down the battleground for next week's Open Championship at Royal Birkdale. From course changes and past champions to the unique skills required to contend, they explain what makes this venue special — and what every day golfers can learn from it.

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Wyndham Clark didn't win the U.S. Open by playing perfect golf — he won by making smart decisions and sticking to his strengths. Claude breaks down the biggest takeaways from Clark's performance and how everyday golfers can use those same habits to improve their own game.

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Claude and Ryan Crysler take a deep dive into the upcoming U.S. Open, analyzing the course, discussing the challenges it presents, revisiting Brooks Koepka’s 2018 victory, and identifying the players whose games are best suited to contend.

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After a few weeks on the road, Claude returns to the pod to discuss the work he's been doing with Dustin Johnson, Cam Smith, and Laurie Canter, offering a behind-the-scenes look at what they're focused on right now.

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Fresh off the PGA Championship, Claude breaks down what stood out from Aaron Rai’s win and shares insight into the work he’s started doing with Cam Smith — what they’re changing, refining, and focusing on moving forward.

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Ahead of the PGA Championship, Claude discusses how everyday golfers can learn from the way pros prepare for and approach the majors — and how those same strategies can improve your own game.

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Claude and Ryan Crysler discuss swing thoughts and how to reduce them down to not only single words, but eliminating them all together on the course.

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Claude and Ryan Crysler are back, diving into recovery shots vs. hero shots, and how making smarter decisions on the course — and in practice — can save you strokes.

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Stress-free golf isn’t guesswork—it’s awareness. Ryan Crysler joins Claude to explain why tracking your data matters at every level, how to practice smarter with the clubs you actually use, and how on-course games can quickly level up your short game.

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If you’re losing strokes on par 5s, it’s a strategy problem. Claude explains why these holes are the easiest opportunity to gain shots, and how better planning and decision-making can immediately improve your score.

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Claude welcomes top coach Dana Dahlquist to discuss swing mechanics, his work with Bryson DeChambeau, and the evolving future of golf coaching.

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Claude walks through five core principles that will help improve your golf swing. Excellence isn’t a singular act, it’s a habit. By committing to these principles every time you step onto the driving range or the course, you’ll see a real impact on your execution.

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High performance coach Nic Catterall joins Claude to break down the launch of Auden’s Golf Performance in Jacksonville, why most golfers warm up the wrong way, and what it’s like coaching Cam Smith at the highest level.

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