Nic vs. Steve - U.S. Open Head-to-Head Picks

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

Most golfers don’t miss greens because of a bad swing—they miss because they misjudge the distance. In this episode, Steve breaks down one of the most overlooked scoring killers in golf: poor distance control on approach shots. From overestimating your yardages to ignoring elevation, wind, and course conditions, these small miscalculations quietly add strokes to your round. You’ll learn why your “stock yardage” isn’t always reliable, how adrenaline and course management decisions can distort your perception, and the simple adjustments that can help you start hitting more greens with confidence. If you’ve ever flown the green when you swore you had the right club—or come up frustratingly short—this episode will help you understand why it’s happening and how to fix it. www.goforthgolf.com www.taylormadegolf.com www.crosscreekgolfclubsc.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The head-to-head picks are back for Masters week, and the pressure is on. Steve and Nic go player-for-player with their tournament predictions, breaking down who they trust, who they’re fading, and where they think this year’s Masters could be won or lost. Steve comes into this one with momentum after taking down Nic 6-1 at The Players Championship, extending his overall season lead to 9-6. Can he stay hot on golf’s biggest stage, or will Nic make Augusta the turning point in the season-long battle? From contenders and dark horses to risky fades and winning picks, this episode is all about bragging rights, bold calls, and trying to stay one step ahead heading into Sunday at Augusta. #golf #golfing #golfcourse #themasters #pgatour #golfer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You’re probably giving away way more shots than you think from 100 yards and in. Most golfers believe their driver or ball striking is the reason they can’t score lower… but the truth is, the real damage is happening where you’re supposed to score. Chunked wedges, poor distance control, bad decisions, weak chips, and the short putts you absolutely can’t afford to miss are quietly wrecking your rounds. In this episode, Steve exposes where golfers are bleeding strokes inside 100 yards, why it happens, and how to finally turn that part of your game into a strength instead of a liability. If you’re tired of leaving shots out there, blowing scoring opportunities, and walking off the course knowing you should’ve shot lower, this episode will hit home. Clean up this part of your game and you can save multiple shots a round without changing your swing. If you want to score better, think smarter, and stop throwing away strokes where it matters most… you need this episode. www.golfergangnetwork.com www.goforthgolf.com www.crosscreekgolfclubsc.com www.taylormadegolf.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices