Lesson Blunders & Bloopers ft. Athan Goulos

Brian Dunleavy and Bryan Butt are back for another episode of the Pure Drive Golf Podcast, breaking down a busy week in the golf world. The guys kick things off with 19-year-old Blades Brown's historic victory at the World Wide Technology Championship, making him the youngest winner on the PGA Tour in nearly 100 years. They also discuss the uncertain future of LIV Golf.As we head into indoor golf season, we break down the differences in different launch monitors you may be using this winter. We also weigh in on Rory McIlroy's two-stroke penalty for improving his lie.To wrap things up, we hold our own PGA Tour 25-and-Under Draft. 

This week on the Pure Drive Podcast, Brian Dunleavy is once again joined by Athan Goulos. This week we share some our most memorable and comical stories from lesson of the past. After thousands of lessons at Pure Drive, the instructors have seen just about everything. From golfers accidentally hitting instructors with their clubs and golf balls ricocheting around the simulator bays to broken cameras, damaged equipment. This epsidoe brings the laughs. 

This week on the Pure Drive Golf Podcast, Brian Dunlevy and producer Bryan are joined by Max todisco, aka “Mr. Break 80,” to recap his trip to Bethpage Black, discuss his ongoing quest to break 80, and dive into the mental side of playing better golf.Brian also shares details from his recent two-day 3D swing analysis with Michael Jacobs at Jacobs 3D.

We are joined by Pure Drive Golf owner Adam Koloff. We kicks things off with an honest discussion about zero-torque putters, including the technology behind LAB Golf.Brian also discusses his upcoming two-day lesson with instructor Michael Jacobs. The crew discusses learning from different instructors and the value of new perspectives. 

The golf season is winding down, but there's still plenty to talk about on the Pure Drive Podcast! Brian Dunleavy and producer Bryan Butt kick things off with some fall golf stories, a recap of Michael Brennan's impressive driving performance, and a breakdown of the swing similarities between Brennan and Nelly Korda. Then, the guys tackle two fun coaching challenges: Could you teach a complete beginner to break 200 in their first round of golf? To wrap things up, Brian and Bryan draft their ideal PGA Tour golfers, building the perfect player using non-major winners across five categories: driving, iron play, short game, putting, and mental game. 

In this episode of the Pure Drive Podcast, we dive into the keys to better ball striking and break down the biggest takeaways from the Presidents Cup.We discuss what separates solid ball striking from inconsistent contact, the swing and performance factors that can help golfers hit the ball more effectively, and the adjustments that can make a difference on the course.

What would you do if you suddenly had to learn golf from scratch, but you still had all the knowledge you’ve gained about the game?In this episode of the Pure Drive Podcast, Brian Dunlevy and producer Bryan break down exactly how Brian would approach learning golf if he had to start over and play left-handed. From buying his first set of clubs to practicing his swing, choosing golf courses, and working toward breaking 100, they cover the entire process step-by-step.Whether you're brand new to golf, getting back into the game, or just curious about what it would be like to completely restart your golf journey, this episode offers a practical look at how to build your game from the ground up.

In this episode of the Pure Drive Podcast, Brian, Producer Brian, and Athan recap their recent tournament rounds, including an 8-under Pro-Pro victory at Ipswich, Athan’s fifth-place finish at the NEPGA Chapter Championship at Black Rock, Brian’s PGA Reach Classic victory, and Brian’s new low round of 65 at Turner Hill.The main discussion focuses on Brian putting transformation. After struggling with distance control and confidence earlier in the season. The guys also discuss the differences between traditional putters and zero-torque putters and how different putter designs can interact with a golfer’s natural stroke.

On this episode of the Pure Drive Podcast, Brian Dunleavy and the crew break down the difference between amateur and professional golf and why the distinction has become such a hot topic in the golf world.

What are the worst swing faults a golfer can have? In this episode of the Pure Drive Podcast, Brian is joined by fellow Pure Drive Golf instructior Athan Goulos as they break down the swing faults they believe cause the biggest problems for amateur golfers.The guys discuss why contact and face control are the foundation of a good golf swing.The episode also introduces a brand-new swing analysis segment, where the team takes a closer look at a new swing every week; starting with Producer Bryan ButtPlus, the crew talks about Scottie Scheffler’s incredible consistency, the Tour Championship, Viktor Hovland’s bunker controversy, and the FM Championship at TPC Boston.Think your swing could use a second set of eyes? Send your swing videos to Pure Drive on Instagram for a chance to have the team break it down in a future episode!