The Tournament Code podcast

The Tournament Code

Cooper Collins, Jack Bergstrom, & Daniel Hamrin

The Tournament Code breaks down what it takes to play elite tournament golf. Our guests include players on the PGA Tour, Champions Tour, Korn Ferry Tour, Latin America Tour, Forme Tour, and other various mini-tours, as well as college golf coaches, swing coaches, strategists, and sports psychologists.

101 Episodes

099: Ryan McCormick – Trying the Unconventional on Tour
5/16/2025
54:34
In this episode, we are joined by Ryan McCormick. Ryan (@mccormick__ryan) is a professional golfer currently on the KFT.---Follow us: Twitter - @TournamentCode Instagram - @thetournamentcode YouTube - The Tournament Code Hosted by: Cooper Collins (@coopercollins99) and Daniel Hamrin (@DanielHamrin)Sponsored by: https://puttviewbooks.com/---(01:10) - Puttview Books first tee shot(03:30) - using PGA Tour 2k to prep for courses(10:18) - taping mouth shut for golf(14:24) - workouts(20:20) - overview of career(25:53) - difference between each tour level(31:14) - controlling the controllables(38:13) - putting keys(45:01) - making your own training aid
098: Ward Jarvis – Conquering the Yips
4/25/2025
50:22
In this episode, we are joined by Ward Jarvis. Ward (@wjarviscoaching) is a performance coach and works with players at all levels of golf.---Follow us: Twitter - @TournamentCode Instagram - @thetournamentcode YouTube - The Tournament Code Hosted by: Cooper Collins (@coopercollins99) and Daniel Hamrin (@DanielHamrin)Sponsored by: https://puttviewbooks.com/---(01:10) - Puttview Books first tee shot(02:48) - Ward's background(09:18) - working with a PGA Tour player(16:10) - the similarity to pitching(20:20) – developing positive momentum(27:40) - how to identify yips(32:14) - beating the yips(37:43) - the importance of change(42:01) - why you shouldn’t want too much
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097: Ian Gilligan – Beating Cancer & Dominating College Golf
4/11/2025
45:31
In this episode, we are joined by Ian Gilligan. Ian (@ian.gilligan) is a college golfer and top-5 in PGA Tour U.---Follow us: Twitter - @TournamentCode Instagram - @thetournamentcode YouTube - The Tournament Code Hosted by: Cooper Collins (@coopercollins99) and Daniel Hamrin (@DanielHamrin)Sponsored by: https://puttviewbooks.com/---(01:10) - Puttview Books first tee shot(02:48) - Ian's background(07:18) - working with Gankas(11:10) - transferring to Florida(15:25) - playing first PGA Tour event(21:26) - post-round process(26:07) - off-season practice(34:01) - team goals for Florida(39:32) - beating cancer
096: Johan Swanepoel – Caddying on LIV and PGA Tour
3/28/2025
41:06
In this episode, we are joined by Johan Swanepoel. Johan (@johanswanepoel) is the caddie for Branden Grace and former caddie for Christian Bezuidenhout.---Follow us: Twitter - @TournamentCode Instagram - @thetournamentcode YouTube - The Tournament Code Hosted by: Cooper Collins (@coopercollins99) and Daniel Hamrin (@DanielHamrin)Sponsored by: https://puttviewbooks.com/---(01:10) - Puttview Books first tee shot(03:50) - Johan's golf background(06:18) - South African talent(11:20) - best memories as a caddie(15:25) - data on the LIV Tour(20:31) - data providers(26:07) - learning from coaches(30:01) - difference with majors(35:04) - the importance of caddies
095: David Ford – Performance, Rest, & Faith
3/24/2025
46:20
In this episode, we are joined by David Ford. David (@davidfordgolf) is an college golfer at UNC and is #1 on PGA Tour University.---Follow us: Twitter - @TournamentCode Instagram - @thetournamentcode YouTube - The Tournament Code Hosted by: Cooper Collins (@coopercollins99) and Daniel Hamrin (@DanielHamrin)Sponsored by: https://puttviewbooks.com/---(01:10) - Puttview Books first tee shot(03:11) - David's background(05:44) - handling an offseason(10:20) - what David focuses on when nervous(15:52) - path to UNC(21:31) - best ways to rest(28:07) - nutrition(36:01) - working on practice rounds(40:31) - becoming more like Christ
094: Derek Deminsky – Leveling Up the Short Game
12/6/2024
51:06
094: Derek Deminsky – Leveling Up the Short GameIn this episode, we are joined by Derek Deminsky. Derek (@golfbettertucson) is an instructor who specializes in short game instruction.---Follow us: Twitter - @TournamentCode Instagram - @thetournamentcode YouTube - The Tournament Code Hosted by: Cooper Collins (@coopercollins99), Daniel Hamrin (@DanielHamrin), and Jack Bergstrom (@Jack_Bergstrom)Sponsored by: https://puttviewbooks.com/---(01:10) - Puttview Books first tee shot(02:11) - why Tour players come to him(06:18) - clarity of intent in short game(10:20) - being confident(15:25) - Johnson Wagner(20:31) - shot selection(32:07) - swing preferences(40:01) - importance of speed(46:04) - how to choose a teacher
093: Scott Fawcett – Proving DECADE Right
10/11/2024
1:12:55
In this episode, we are joined by Scott Fawcett. Scott (@decade_golf) is a course management expert who helps players get the most out of their games.---Follow us: Twitter - @TournamentCode Instagram - @thetournamentcode YouTube - The Tournament Code Hosted by: Cooper Collins (@coopercollins99) and Daniel Hamrin (@DanielHamrin)Sponsored by: https://puttviewbooks.com/---(01:10) - Puttview Books first tee shot(02:11) - playing competitive golf again(09:33) - playing on varying conditions(14:42) - playing well with gm_golf(22:11) - folly of working both ways with driver(35:05) - the theoretical limit of speed(43:07) - the difficulty of supporting speed(56:19) - being in the zone(01:05:32) - working ball both ways with irons
092: Maxwell Moldovan – From PGA Tour U to the PGA Tour Americas
9/13/2024
51:45
In this episode, we are joined by Maxwell Moldovan. Maxwell (@MoldovanMaxwell) is a golfer on PGA Tour Americas and former college golfer at Ohio State.---Follow us: Twitter - @TournamentCode Instagram - @thetournamentcode YouTube - The Tournament Code Hosted by: Cooper Collins (@coopercollins99) and Daniel Hamrin (@DanielHamrin)Sponsored by: https://puttviewbooks.com/---(01:10) - Puttview Books first tee shot(03:08) - from college to PGA Tour Americas(06:13) - traveling full-time(11:59) - origin of swing mechanics(15:11) - going to Ohio State(21:16) - swing speed(31:07) – planning a professional schedule(36:41) - playing in the US Open(44:32) - using launch monitors
091: Mike Carroll – Getting Stronger and Hitting the Ball Longer
6/21/2024
1:09:26
In this episode, we are joined by Mike Carroll. Mike (@Fit_For_Golf) is a strength and conditioning coach and creator of Fit For Golf.---Follow us: Twitter - @TournamentCode Instagram - @thetournamentcode YouTube - The Tournament Code Hosted by: Cooper Collins (@coopercollins99) and Daniel Hamrin (@DanielHamrin)Sponsored by: https://puttviewbooks.com/---(01:10) - Puttview Books first tee shot(04:20) - working with PGA Tour players(08:23) - workout schedule(14:08) - trained vs. untrained(21:39) - benefits of speed training(27:53) - Rory’s and Bryson’s speed(35:34) - how to get more speed(43:41) - swing sequencing and Dr. Kwon(53:34) - workout programming
090: J.M. Butler – Winning a National Championship
6/17/2024
35:56
In this episode, we are joined by J.M. Butler. J.M. (@jm.butler) is a professional golfer who won the 2024 NCAA Team Championship with the Auburn Tigers.---Follow us: Twitter - @TournamentCode Instagram - @thetournamentcode YouTube - The Tournament Code Hosted by: Cooper Collins (@coopercollins99) and Daniel Hamrin (@DanielHamrin)Sponsored by: https://puttviewbooks.com/---(01:10) - Puttview Books first tee shot(03:16) - National Championship schedule(05:06) - National Championship setup(09:01) - setting goals(14:03) - matches against Neal Shipley(17:19) - championship match(20:54) - Auburn’s preparation(26:41) - plans for improvement(30:34) - favorite memories

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