The IMAGEN Golf Podcast

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Podcast by Daniel Guest

The IMAGEN Golf Podcast

Golf Doesn't have to be so hard! Top 100 Coach & PXG Staff Pro and World Long Drive coach Daniel Guest shares his direct and straight forward approach on golf instruction, amateur golfers, the state of this great game today and everything in between. Hear Daniel breakdown and analyze the golf swing, the golf game and some of the biggest names in the sport. Hear how his award winning 7-7-7 Drill Protocol and Golf Better Guarantee have changed the lives of thousands of golfers worldwide. Learn from his insights after giving 36K+ golf lessons to everyone from blind golfers to professionals. For more information or to book lessons with Daniel visit our website @ http://www.ImagenGolf.com or email Daniel directly @ Daniel@ImagenGolf.com. This is Golf as You've Always Imagined! For free golf tips and more follow us: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imagengolf/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/imagengolf Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/imagengolf TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@golfbetterguaranteed?lang=en Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/IMAGENGolf
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05 June 2026

F-O-R-E Minute Friday - Stop Compounding Errors: Play Smart, Not Perfect

Derailing the Bogey Train: What to Do After a Bad Shot | FORE Minute Friday

Ever hit a chunked iron or snap-hooked a drive and felt your entire round immediately unravel? You aren't alone. In this week's FORE Minute Friday on the Imagen Golf Podcast, Daniel Guest dives deep into the golf mental game to help you recover from bad golf shots and save your scorecard.

Golf is a game of misses, and the secret to lowering your handicap isn't hitting perfect shots every time—it's mastering your post-shot routine and overall course management. Daniel shares actionable, no-nonsense golf tips to help you silence your inner critic, adjust your expectations, and stop compounding your errors on the fairway.

In this quick episode, you'll learn:

  • The 10-Point Scale: Why even scratch golfers hit "dumpster fire" shots (and why you shouldn't panic).
  • Silencing the Gremlin: How to catch your negative reactions and stop the destructive self-talk.
  • The "Eyeline Up" Technique: A simple physical trigger to keep you off the "bogey train."
  • Smart Course Management: Why amateur golfers need to stop flag-hunting and learn when to lay up.
  • Trusting the Process: Why one bad shot doesn't mean you need a complete overhaul of your golf swing mechanics.

Stop letting a single bad swing ruin your weekend round. Tune in, keep your head up, and learn how to play smart, not perfect!

Connect with Imagen Golf

Ready to take your game to the next level? Follow us for more daily golf instruction, swing drills, and mental game tips!

Hit 'em straight and subscribe! If this episode helped you save a stroke or two, make sure to subscribe to the Imagen Golf Podcast and leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify.

Tags & Topics:

#ImagenGolf #GolfTips #GolfMentalGame #ForeMinuteFriday #GolfPodcast #LowerYourHandicap #CourseManagement #GolfInstruction #GolfLife #PlayBetterGolf #GolfSwing #AmateurGolfer

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02 June 2026

Brixton Albert CEO of Performance Golf

Is your practice bucket actually making you worse? In this episode of the IMAGEN Golf Podcast, Daniel Guest sits down with Brixton Albert, the visionary Founder and CEO of Performance Golf. Brixton has turned the world of golf instruction on its head, moving away from "band-aid" tips and building a digital empire that provides over 300,000 golfers with a structured, professional roadmap to lower scores.

Daniel and Brixton dive deep into the "Root Flaw" philosophy—explaining why most amateurs fail by trying to fix ten symptoms instead of one cause. They also discuss the intersection of technology and "feel," the engineering behind the viral Straight Stick, and how AI is changing the way we practice in our backyards.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

  • The "Root Flaw" Discovery: How to stop chasing symptoms and start fixing the source of your slice or hook.
  • Scaling Success: How Brixton partnered with legends like David Leadbetter and Hank Haney to bring world-class coaching to the masses.
  • The Power of Instant Feedback: Why training aids like the Straight Stick are bridge-builders between "feel" and "real."
  • The Future of the Game: How AI and 3D motion capture are making the 100-shooter’s practice more effective than ever before.

Whether you’re a scratch player or struggling to break 100, this conversation is a masterclass in how to simplify your improvement and stop practicing your mistakes.

"Most golfers are drowning in information but starving for a plan." — Brixton Albert

Connect with our Guest:

  • Website: PerformanceGolf.com
  • Instagram: @PerformanceGolf

Connect with IMAGEN Golf:

  • Website: IMAGENGolf.com
  • Twitter/X: @Imagengolf
  • Host: @ImagenGolf

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23 May 2026

F-O-R-E Minute Friday - Does a Line Actually Help Your Putting?

Is a simple Sharpie line the ultimate cheat code for dropping strokes, or is it secretly sabotaging your scorecard? In this special, extended 10-minute edition of FORE Minute Friday, we are breaking our own rules to dive deep into one of the most hotly debated and scientifically analyzed topics in amateur golf.

On paper, drawing a line on your golf ball makes perfect mathematical sense. But when you look at the real-world data, the results are shockingly divided. We break down the biomechanics, the psychology, and the undeniable optical illusions that occur the moment you step over the ball.

In this episode, we cover:

  • The 8.5-Foot Sweet Spot: The specific distance where science says a line gives you the greatest statistical advantage.
  • The Pro Adoption Rate: Why 65% to 80% of touring professionals rely on a visual aid on the greens.
  • The Shocking MyGolfSpy Data: Why extensive testing revealed that many amateurs actually make more putts with a blank white ball.
  • The "Parallax Error": The frustrating visual phenomenon that causes your brain to subconsciously sabotage your stroke.

Whether you meticulously stencil every ball in your bag or prefer to roll it pure and white, this episode will help you understand your own eye-brain connection. Plus, we give you a simple weekend practice drill to figure out exactly which camp you belong in!

Hit play and let's get rolling!

Tags: #GolfPodcast #PuttingTips #GolfData #ImagenGolf #GolfInstruction #LowerYourHandicap

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12 May 2026

Stop Watching The PGA Championship Like a Fan (And Start Watching Like a Player)

This week, the greatest players in the world descend on Pennsylvania for the 2026 PGA Championship at the legendary Aronimink Golf Club. But if you’re watching the broadcast just to admire 340-yard drives and violent swing speeds, you are actively sabotaging your own game!

Top 100 Coach and PXG Staff Pro Daniel Guest breaks down exactly what amateur golfers should be watching this weekend to guarantee lower scores. Stop playing "driving range golf," stop trying to copy the biomechanics of 25-year-old tour pros, and start acting like a detective. Daniel explains why you need to ignore the radar numbers on your TV screen and focus on the hidden details that actually translate to your Saturday morning foursome. Golf doesn't have to be so hard!

In this episode, you will learn:

  • Why mimicking professional swing speeds destroys your balance and contact.
  • How to analyze a Tour Pro's pre-shot "Bubble of Certainty" to eliminate doubt in your own game.
  • The critical difference between professional transition tempo and amateur rushing.
  • Professional course management secrets for navigating Donald Ross designs and accepting "the miss."
  • Why a 4-Minute Bag Audit and clean grooves will drop your handicap faster than a swing change.

Connect with Imagen Golf & Daniel Guest

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Keywords: 2026 PGA Championship, Aronimink Golf Club, Newtown Square PA, golf tips for amateurs, Top 100 Golf Coach, Daniel Guest, Imagen Golf Podcast, golf instruction, how to watch PGA Tour, better golf swing, course management, Bryson DeChambeau, Cameron Young, Donald Ross golf courses, lower your golf score, pre-shot routine, golf tempo.

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01 May 2026

F-O-R-E Friday - Stop Playing "Driving Range Golf" & Master the Variables

What is up, Imagen Golfers! In this FORE Friday edition of The Imagen Golf Podcast, host Daniel Guest tackles the number one reason your perfect swings are ending up in the bunker: you’re playing golf in a vacuum.

If you are just shooting the pin, grabbing a club based on raw yardage, and swinging away, you are leaving strokes out on the course. To lower your scores and play smarter, you have to stop playing "driving range golf" and start acting like a detective.

In this quick, actionable episode, Daniel breaks down the ultimate pre-shot checklist that separates scratch golfers from weekend warriors. Tune in before you hit the first tee this weekend to learn how to factor in:

  • The Lie: Why the grass and the slope dictate everything.
  • Elevation: The simple math for adjusting to uphill and downhill shots.
  • The Elements: Reading the wind and adjusting for temperature.
  • The Danger Zone: Playing the percentages and aiming away from penalty strokes.
  • The "You" Variable: Having an honest conversation with your swing today.

Distance is just one piece of the puzzle! Learn to run the math, take the pressure off your swing, and start making confident decisions.

Links & Resources:

  • Get more tips, drills, and course management strategies at imagengolf.com
  • Follow us on Instagram for daily golf tips!
  • If you loved this episode, please subscribe, leave a review, and share it with your regular foursome.

Keep it in the short grass and keep swinging!

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28 April 2026

Precision, Passion, and the Perfect Roll, Rimac golf

Every day at Imagen Golf, we focus on controlling the controllables in your mind. But what if the biggest variable in your game is the one piece of equipment you use on every single shot?

In this episode, host Daniel Guest sits down with Richard and Booth Platt, the visionary founders of Rimac Golf. We move past the putter face and tackle a fundamental engineering problem in the sport: mass-produced golf ball variance. The Platt brothers introduce their game-changing Rimac Compression Testing Device—a 19-pound precision instrument designed to give golfers accurate, reliable data on every ball in their bag.

Tune in to learn why two seemingly identical golf balls from the same sleeve can perform vastly differently, how measuring compression can instantly validate your swing, and why investing in preparation is the ultimate key to unshakable confidence on the course.

What You'll Learn in This Episode:

  • The Hidden Inconsistency: Why manufacturing variances in premium golf balls could be the real reason your perfect 7-iron came up short.
  • Engineering Precision: A look into the heavy-duty, 19-pound Rimac Compression Tester and how it delivers reliable results without flexing under pressure.
  • Sorting Your Arsenal: The practical strategy of using the device to separate your high-performing "gamers" for tournament play from your practice balls.
  • The Psychology of Certainty: How eliminating equipment doubt frees up your mind, allowing you to accept your shots and play with absolute trust.

Connect with Imagen Golf: Don't forget to subscribe, leave a review, and follow us across all our platforms for your daily dose of golf mental game mastery!

Guest Links:

  • Explore the craftsmanship and find your next putter at RimacGolf.com

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