Podcasts by The UGP Podcast
UGP is a world-leading golf performance company based out of Los Angeles with three locations in Southern California. UGP improves any golfer through golf coaching, fitness training, physical therapy, club fitting, club building, and mental coaching. In The Urban Golf Podcast, Mac Todd (Founder) and Leo Rooney (Chief Operating Officer) invite high performers to discuss golf performance, business, life, and anything in between. In each episode, we explore the methods and processes these world-class performers have used to succeed that listeners can use.
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Ep. 35 | Dave Phillips on Coaching Jon Rahm, Co-Founding the Titleist Performance Institute (TPI), and Creating Coffee for Wellness with Phil Mickelson from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Dave Phillips (@tpidave) joins us on this episode.Dave is the Co-Founder of the Titleist Performance Institute (TPI) and one of the most influential people in golf performance. Dave has been coachi...
ListenEp. 34 | Jake Hutt on Simplifying Golf, Becoming a Well-Versed Golf Instructor, and His Journey from Playing College Hockey to Teaching Golf at Stanford from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Jake Hutt (@jakehuttgolf) joins us on this episode.Jake is one of the newest but most impactful golf coaches in the industry. He creates incredible golf content that he shares on his Instagram that...
ListenEp. 33 | OD Vincent on Coaching College Golf, Transitioning Careers, and the Lessons He Learned Throughout from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
OD Vincent joins us on this episode.OD spent much of his career in golf, as the Head Men’s Golf Coach at Duke University, UCLA, and the University of Washington (UW); Sr. Associate Athletic Directo...
ListenEp. 32 | Johnny Wunder on the Golf Industry, Tiger Woods, Mental Game, and Traits of Successful Individuals from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Johnny Wunder (@johnny_wunder) joins us on this episode.Johnny is the Director of Original Content, Instagram Manager, and Host of “The Gear Dive” Podcast for GolfWRX. He’s a true student of the ga...
ListenEp. 31 | Join a Winning Culture: What It's Like to Get Hired and Work for UGP from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
We have a special episode today, where we discuss what it's like to get hired and work for UGP. It's a little peek at our company culture, hiring process, and how we're creating new opportunities i...
ListenEp. 30 | Nico Bollini on the Art of Golf and Classic Clubs, Hunter Mahan, What He Learned from His Professional Career, and More from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Nico Bollini (@nbollini) joins us on this episode.Nico is the 2017 U.S. Hickory Open Champion and a former professional golfer on the PGA and European Tour. He’s a true purist of the game and there...
ListenEp. 29 | Rich Beem on His Victory at the 2002 PGA Championship Over Tiger Woods, Being Adaptable, and How Getting Comfortable Affected His Performance from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Rich Beem (@beemerpga) joins us on this episode.Rich is a golf commentator and analyst on Sky Sports, and a former member of the PGA and European Tours. Of his four professional wins, he is best kn...
ListenEp. 28 | Erika Larkin on Her Unique Journey to Becoming a Golf Instructor, Why She Teaches Golf, Her Coaching Philosophy, and More from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Erika Larkin (@erikalarkingolf) joins us on this episode.Erika is the Director of Instruction at The Club at Creighton Farms and is one of the best golf instructors in the nation. She has been name...
ListenEp. 27 | Danny Wax on Forelinx, the Broken Country Club System, the Future of Fan Engagement in Golf, and More from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Danny Wax (@danny_wax) joins us on this episode.Danny is the Founder and CEO of Forelinx, an online platform where you can play fantasy golf, book tee-times, and play hundreds of courses with one m...
ListenEp. 26 | Ted Gleason on Eddie Merrins, His Advice to Junior Golfers, His Journey at UCLA, and More from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Ted Gleason (@ted_gleason) joins us on this episode.Ted is the Founder of Road to College Golf, and is a mentor and coach to many junior golfers by helping them navigate junior golf and the college...
ListenEp. 25 | Chris Como on Coaching Bryson DeChambeau, the History and Art of Coaching, His Perspective on the Game, and More from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Chris Como (@chriscomogolf) joins us on this episode.Chris is one of the most well-known golf instructors, having coached Tiger Woods and currently working with Bryson DeChambeau and many other top...
ListenEp. 24 | Michael Barkin on Stitch and Heart, Trunk Club, and What You Need to Know as an Entrepreneur from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Michael Barkin (@baldbarkin) joins us on this episode. Michael is the Co-Founder of Stitch and Heart, a custom menswear company that is committed to donating 10% of each purchase to cancer-fighting...
ListenEp. 23 | Derek Freeman on College Golf; Coaching Anthony Kim (OU) and Kevin Chappell (UCLA); Recruiting; and More from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Derek Freeman (@coachdfreeman) joins us on this episode.Derek is the Head Men’s Golf Coach at UCLA and a very well respected coach in the NCAA. During his 13 years with the team thus far, he has le...
ListenEp. 22 | Mark Werts on American Rag, Entrepreneurship, Turning Panic into Productivity, Technology & HR, and More from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Mark Werts (@markiwerts) joins us on this episode.Mark is the Founder and CEO of American Rag Cie and one of the experts in the fashion industry. His journey in fashion began shortly after college,...
ListenEp. 21 | Cameron McCormick on Working with Jordan Spieth, Becoming a Better Coach, Cross-Training and Unconventional Drills, and More from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Cameron McCormick (@cmccormickgolf) joins us on this episode.Cameron is one of the most respected golf coaches in the world, the Founder of Altus Performance, and the Director of Instruction at the...
ListenEp. 20 | Chris Mayson on Brendan Steele, Coaching Top Players, the Difference Between Great Players vs Novice Golfers, His Thoughts on Off-Season Training, and More from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Chris Mayson (@chrismaysongolf) joins us on this episode.Chris is the Director of Instruction at Maderas Golf Academy and is one of the best golf coaches in the nation, named Golf Digest-Best Young...
ListenEp. 19 | Bill Walshe on the Hospitality Industry, His Unique Role as the Chief Positivity Officer, the Value System at Viceroy, Status vs Purpose Destination, and the Evolution of Professionalism from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Bill Walshe (@billwalshe) joins us on this episode.Bill is the CEO at Viceroy Hotel Group and is one of the experts and leaders in the luxury hospitality industry. His passion for hospitality peake...
ListenEp. 18 | Karl Morris on Improving Your Game Without Working on Your Swing, Graeme McDowell, the State of Coaching in the Golf Industry, and His Advice to Golfers Looking to Play Better from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Karl Morris (@karlmorrismindfactor) joins us on this episode,Karl is one of the best performance coaches in the world, and has worked with numerous PGA, LPGA, European, and Ladies European Tour pla...
ListenEp. 17 | Ryan Wyatt on the Growth of eSports and Gaming, Future of VR and AR, His Journey in the Gaming Industry, and More from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Ryan Wyatt (@fwiz) joins us on this episode.Ryan is the Global Head of Gaming at YouTube, where he also leads Brands, Commerce, Virtual Reality, and more. He was named in Forbes 30 under 30 in the ...
ListenEp. 16 | Ron Del Barrio on Coaching the Biggest Stars in Hollywood, Jesper Parnevik, Anthony Kim, and Why Being a Chameleon Created His Success from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Ron Del Barrio (@rdbgolftips) joins us on this episode.Ron is one of the most entertaining and unique golf instructors in the world. He started playing golf when he was 20 years old and went on to ...
ListenEp. 15 | David Carrico on Entrepreneurship, Filmmaking, Business Fundamentals, the Future of Content and Interactions, and More from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
David Carrico joins us on this episode.David is the Founder and Principal of Valparaiso Pictures, a development finance and productions company that empowers filmmakers to take creative risks. He p...
ListenEp. 14 | Erik Anders Lang on His Career, the Worldwide Culture of Golf, Untraditional Golf Experiences, and More from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Erik Anders Lang (@erikanderslang) joins us on this episode.Erik is a Director and Filmmaker amongst many other roles, and the Host of Adventures in Golf, a popular YouTube series on Skratch TV. He...
ListenEp. 13 | Aber Whitcomb on Social Media & Myspace, the Future of AI and Tech, Mobile Gaming, and More from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Aber Whitcomb joins us on this episode.Aber is the Chief Technology Officer and Co-Founder at Jam City, an award-winning mobile entertainment company, and the Director and Co-Founder of Core Scient...
ListenEp. 12 | Blake Mycoskie on UGP Investment, Entrepreneurship, Madefor, Mental Health, and More from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Blake Mycoskie (@blakemycoskie) joins us on this episode.Blake is the Founder of TOMS Shoes, Co-Founder of Madefor, and UGP Investor. He has been a significant part of UGP's growth and development,...
ListenEp. 11 | James Oh on Why Skulled Bunker Shots are Important, How to Create Success in Junior Golf, What Amateurs Can Learn from Pros, and His Own Incredible Playing Career from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Top PGA TOUR Instructor James Oh (@jamesohgolf) joins us for this conversation around golf performance, junior golf, golf coaching, the difference between amateurs vs. pros, and much more. James Oh...
ListenEp. 10 | Lily He on Her Journey to the LPGA; Mindset and Mentorship; Social Media's Impact on Golf; and the Future of Golf from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Lily (Muni) He (@lilymhe) joins us for this episode. Lily is one of the most exciting young players to watch on the LPGA. She won the 2019 LPGA Q-Series shooting -21 with eight consecutive rounds u...
ListenEp. 09 | Jamie Mulligan on The Wheel, Balancing His Role as CEO and Top Golf Instructor, Advice on Entering the Golf Industry, and More from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Jamie Mulligan joins us on this episode.Jamie is the CEO of Virginia Country Club in Long Beach, CA. He is also one of the best golf instructors in the nation and was named Golf Magazine’s Top 100 ...
ListenEp. 08 | Lance Gill, Jason Glass, and Mark Blackburn on the Art of Coaching, TPI, the Trajectory of the Golf Industry, and More from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Lance Gill (@lgp_inc), Jason Glass (@jasonglasslab), and Mark Blackburn (@blackburngolf) join us on this episode.Lance is the President of LG Performance and the Co-Director of the Titleist Perform...
ListenEp. 07 | Thomas Plummer on COVID-19 and the Future of the Fitness Industry, the Key to Successful Gyms, and His Philosophy Behind Everything from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Thomas Plummer (@thomas_plummer_) joins us on this episode.Thomas has been working in fitness over 40 years and is one of the most influential individuals in the fitness industry today. He is the f...
ListenEp. 06 | Reed Dickens on His Unconventional Journey to The White House, Marucci Sports, EQtainment, LA Golf Partners, and More from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Reed Dickens joins us on this episode. Reed is a former White House Assistant Press Secretary under George W. Bush, the Co-Founder and former CEO of Marucci Sports, Co-Founder and Chairman of EQtai...
ListenEp. 05 | David Woods & Martin Chuck on Finding Success in the Golf Industry, Creation of Training Aids, and Advice for Young Professionals from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
David Woods (@davidwoodspga) and Martin Chuck (@tourstrikergolf) joins us for this episode.David is the Director of Golf at the Vintage Club and is the former coach of Masters Champion Mike Weir. M...
ListenEp. 04 | Kelley James on How Music is Like a Sport, Performance Anxiety Teeing Off at Augusta, Playing with Tiger, Balancing Career & Family and More from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Kelley James (@kelleyjamesmusic) joins us on this episode. Kelley is a singer-songwriter and entertainer that has performed over 1,600 shows with many sold-out performances.He is renown for his fre...
ListenEp. 03 | Sean Foley on Tiger Woods, Justin Rose, Hip Hop, Mental Health, Love vs. Obsession, Technical vs. Feel, and More from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Sean Foley (@seanfoleyperformance) joins us on this episode. Sean is one of the best instructors in the world and offers a world-class experience for junior players at Sean Foley Performance at Eag...
ListenEp. 02 | LA Clippers Head Coach - Doc Rivers on Why He Plays Golf on Game Day from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Doc Rivers (@docrivers) joins us on this episode. Doc is the current head coach of the Los Angeles Clippers and a former player of the team. He holds many accolades, including the NBA All-Star, NBA...
ListenEp. 01 | How A Star is Born - Collin Morikawa & Rick Sessinghaus from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Collin Morikawa (@collin_morikawa) and Rick Sessinghaus (@ricksessinghaus) are joining us for this first episode. Whether you are a junior golfer, beginner or a scratch handicap, you can learn from...
ListenEp. 00 | The History of UGP + Who is Mac and Leo? from 2020-04-17T15:00
This is an intro episode where Mac Todd (Founder & CEO, @mactoddlife) and Leo Rooney (Director of Performance, @mactoddlife) and Leo Rooney (Director of Performance,