Chunking & Blading Your Wedges? Here’s Why

Few shots in golf are more frustrating than standing over a simple wedge shot and either chunking it short of the green or blading it over the back. The good news? Those two misses often come from many of the same mistakes. In this episode of Goforth & Golf, Steve breaks down the 5 biggest reasons golfers chunk and thin their wedge shots and, more importantly, what you can do to fix them. Steve covers low-point control, weight distribution, early release and scooping, deceleration, and the setup mistakes that can ruin your contact before the swing even begins. If you've ever wondered why your practice swings feel perfect but your wedge shots are unpredictable when the ball is actually there, this episode is for you. The goal is simple: fewer chunks, fewer blades, more solid contact—and more confidence every time you have a wedge in your hands. #golf #golftips #golfing #golfer #golfcourse Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Goforth & Golf, Steve sits down with Brooklin Powers for a conversation about the power of golf and how the lessons we learn through the game can carry far beyond the golf course. Brooklin shares her passion for golf, her experiences in the game, and the ways golf can teach valuable life lessons about confidence, perspective, focus, perseverance, and believing in yourself. Throughout the conversation, Steve and Brooklin also discuss themes from her books, including Where’s the Golf Ball?, Finding the Green of the Gulf, and The Secret of the Pinecone Path, and how those stories connect golf with lessons that kids, and adults, can use in everyday life. At the heart of the episode is a simple message: Golf gives you opportunities to learn on and off the course. Whether you're a golfer, a parent, a coach, or simply someone who believes sports can teach us something bigger than how to play the game, this is an episode about the impact golf can have on confidence, character, and life. Join us for a fun and inspiring conversation with Brooklin Powers on Goforth & Golf. https://www.brookelinpowers.com www.goforthgolf.com www.crosscreekgolfclubsc.com www.taylormadegolf.com #golf #golfcourse #golftips #golfing #golfer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It all comes down to this! The 2026 PGA TOUR season reaches its finale at the TOUR Championship at East Lake, and with it comes the final Steve vs. Nic Head-to-Head Picks battle of the year on Goforth & Golf. After a season of predictions, great picks, bad beats, close calls, and plenty of bragging rights on the line, Steve enters the championship finale holding a narrow 3-point lead over Nic. But with bonus points available this week, this competition is far from over. For the final showdown, Steve and Nic each select five different players from the TOUR Championship field and match them up head-to-head. They’ll break down why they chose each golfer, who they believe has the advantage at East Lake, and which players could ultimately decide the season-long championship. SCORING 🏆 Head-to-Head Victory: 1 point⭐ Player Finishes Top 10: 1 additional point🏆 Player Wins the TOUR Championship: 3 additional points With Steve protecting just a 3-point advantage, every matchup matters. Can Steve hold off Nic and finish the season as the Head-to-Head champion? Or does Nic have one final comeback in him and steal the title at East Lake? Five matchups. One tournament. One final battle for the season-long crown. www.goforthgolf.com www.taylormadegolf.com www.crosscreekgolfclubsc.com www.golfgalaxy.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Every great ball striker, whether they're a Tour professional or your best golfer at the club, has three fundamental skills in common. The good news? They aren't complicated, and they're skills every golfer can improve. In this podcast, PGA Professional Steve Goforth breaks down the three fundamentals that consistently lead to better contact, more solid shots, and lower scores: If you're tired of topping, chunking, thinning, or hitting inconsistent golf shots, this lesson will help you understand what truly matters at impact and how to become a more reliable ball striker. Whether you're trying to break 100, 90, or 80, these are the fundamentals that every great ball striker has mastered. ⛳ Subscribe for weekly golf instruction, course management tips, equipment discussions, interviews, and more from Goforth & Golf. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The final major of the year is here, and it's time for another edition of our Nic vs. Steve Head-to-Head Picks! We're breaking down the best matchups, making our favorite player selections, identifying sleepers and dark horses, and predicting who will lift the Claret Jug at Royal Birkdale. Will Steve extend his lead in the season-long competition, or will Nic close the gap? Along the way, we discuss course conditions, key stats, players to watch, and the storylines that could decide The Open Championship. 🏌️ In this episode: Our head-to-head player picks Best sleeper and long-shot selections Players we're avoiding Keys to winning at Royal Birkdale Bold predictions and winning score Who takes home the Claret Jug? Who do you think will win The Open? Drop your picks in the comments, and don't forget to like, subscribe, and follow along as we track the season-long battle between Nic and Steve! #golf #golfing #thepen #golfer #golfcourse #golftips www.goforthgolf.com www.crosscreekgolfclubsc.com www.taylormadegolf.com www.golfgalaxy.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Self-doubt is something every golfer faces, from weekend players to the best professionals in the world. In this episode of the Goforth & Golf Podcast, Steve dives into why self-doubt shows up, how it impacts performance, and most importantly, how to keep it from controlling your game. Steve discusses the difference between confidence and trust, why negative self-talk can become your biggest opponent, and practical strategies to stay present when pressure is at its highest. You'll learn how to respond to mistakes, detach from results, and build the mental resilience needed to perform your best both on and off the golf course. Whether you're standing over a three-foot putt, battling nerves on the first tee, or facing uncertainty in life, this episode will help you develop a healthier mindset and a stronger belief in yourself. Remember: self-doubt may speak, but it doesn't get the final vote. #golf #golfer #selfdoubt #golfing #golftips #golfcourse #pgatour www.goforthgolf.com www.crosscreekgolfclubsc.com www.taylormadegolf.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The season-long battle just got a whole lot more interesting. After suffering a humiliating 5-0 sweep at the Memorial, Steve watched his once-comfortable lead shrink to just one point in the overall standings. For the first time all season, the race is truly on, and Nic has all the momentum heading into the U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills. In this episode of the Goforth & Golf Podcast, Steve and Nic break down the biggest storylines, players to watch, betting favorites, sleepers, and course-fit statistics before making their highly anticipated head-to-head picks for the year's third major championship. Can Steve bounce back after the worst defeat in head-to-head history? Or will Nic complete his comeback and take over the season lead? With only one point separating them, every pick matters. The pressure is on. The picks are in. Let the battle for Shinnecock begin. #golf #golfcourse #usopen #golfer #golfing www.goforthgolf.com www.crosscreekgolfclubsc.com www.taylormadegolf.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's another prediction show and that means another battle between Steve and Nic as they go head-to-head with their picks for one of golf's premier events—the Memorial Tournament at legendary Muirfield Village Golf Club. In this episode, we break down the challenging course setup designed by Jack Nicklaus, discuss which players are best suited to tackle Muirfield Village, and analyze the key statistics that could determine who lifts the trophy on Sunday. We'll examine recent form, course history, betting favorites, and identify a few sleepers who could make a serious run this week. Most importantly, Steve and Nic reveal their teams and make their official head-to-head selections in another chapter of their season-long competition. Will course specialists prevail, or will current form be the deciding factor? Tune in for expert analysis, friendly rivalry, bold predictions, and plenty of golf talk as we get you ready for one of the biggest tournaments of the year. 🎙️ Who has the stronger lineup this week? Listen in and decide for yourself! #GolfPodcast #MemorialTournament #PGA TOUR #GolfPicks #MuirfieldVillage #GolfTalk #HeadToHeadPicks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Steve sits down with Dr. Corey W. Holmes to discuss his book Golf, Cigars, and Scotch: Balancing Fatherhood, Friendship, and Fine Living and why golf is about so much more than the score you shoot. They dive into the mental side of golf, discipline, fatherhood, friendship, and the culture and rituals that make the game so special. Corey shares how golf intersects with business, relationships, personal growth, and living a more intentional life in a fast-paced world. From meaningful conversations on the golf course to lessons learned through failure, patience, and reflection, this episode explores how the game can shape who we are both on and off the course. If you’ve ever felt like golf is more than just a game to you, this conversation will resonate deeply. www.golfcigarsandscotch.com @gcsholmes on Social Media Purchase his book on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Golf-Cigars-Scotch-Fatherhood-Fine-Living/dp/1535601418 www.goforthgolf.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nic and Steve are back breaking down the year’s second major championship as they go head-to-head with their picks for the 2026 PGA Championship at legendary Aronimink Golf Club. The guys dive into the players they believe are built to contend on one of the purest championship tests in American golf, discuss dark horses and sleepers, and debate what type of game it will take to survive Aronimink’s demanding layout. Originally designed by legendary architect Donald Ross, Aronimink is famous for its lightning-fast greens, thick rough, strategic bunkering, and classic Ross philosophy that “a player should use every club in the bag.” The course has hosted multiple major championships and elite events over the years and is known for rewarding precision, patience, and elite ball-striking under pressure. Nic and Steve also talk about: Which current stars are best suited for Aronimink Why this PGA Championship could become a brutal mental test Key holes that could decide the tournament Their outright winner picks, sleepers, and potential disappointments Steve holds a narrows 2pt lead for the season. Can he maintain or extend that lead or will Nic take over the lead after this tournament? Major championship pressure, bold predictions, and plenty of golf banter—this one has it all. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices