If you’re a golfer stuck on the range wondering why your scores don’t drop—even though your swing is improving—this episode is for you. In this podcast, Mike Granato & Shaun Webb break down two insanely overlooked skills that will immediately impact your ability to shoot lower scores: knowing your carry distance and understanding your shot dispersion.

They give you the strategies that go beyond the swing mechanics. These are the “on-course IQ” tools the pros use—but most amateurs ignore. You’ll hear stories from our golf schools, live coaching insights, and what happens when golfers rely too much on the “perfect shot” instead of playing the smart one.

You’ll also learn:

• Why total distance is a lie—and how carry distance is the real truth
• How to eliminate blow-up holes by playing the likely shot instead of the hero shot
• The “shotgun vs rifle” strategy to better course management
• How practicing 3/4 shots and wedge control saves you strokes
• Real examples from PGA-level players that you can apply today

If you want to stop bleeding strokes on the course—and finally understand the game inside the game—don’t miss this one. It’s a low-hanging fruit episode that could save you 3–5 shots immediately without changing your swing.

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n this episode of the Athletic Motion Golf Podcast, Mike Granato and Shaun Webb break down a question every golfer thinks they’ve figured out — but most are dead wrong about:

👉 Should you be doing block practice or random practice?

The truth? Most amateur golfers are already practicing randomly without knowing it. Grip, stance, ball position — all of it is inconsistent. And yet they’re still trying to “mix it up” even more… but that’s the fastest way to never build a reliable, repeatable golf swing.

Mike and Shaun dive into the real process tour pros use to groove their swing mechanics, and it’s a LOT less sexy than what social media tells you. It’s structured. Repetitive. Precise. It’s block practice with feedback loops, video, alignment sticks, and obsession with repeatability.

They also draw an incredible analogy between special forces rifle training and elite golf practice — where success under pressure comes from training to tight tolerances, so that randomness doesn’t destroy your performance when it counts.

Whether you’re trying to drop your handicap, strike the ball better, or just understand why your feel never becomes real — this episode is a must-listen for any serious golfer.

🎯 Learn why block practice builds your swing, while random practice refines it (only after your swing is built).

If you've ever wondered how the heck to find a legit golf instructor (and not just some YouTube-taught swing whisperer on the driving range), this is the episode for you.

Too many golfers waste years (and thousands of dollars) working with instructors who don’t actually change their swing — they just slap a Band-Aid on the shanks and hope for the best. In this episode, Mike Granato & Shaun Webb break down how to find a real swing coach who understands both the art and the science of instruction — including what to look for, what to avoid, and the types of “teachers” that do more harm than good.

We unpack the difference between resort triage lessons and true swing transformation, the value of coaches who adapt with tech and data (3D motion, force plates, etc.), and how to spot the red flags — like "method teachers" who teach everyone the same cookie-cutter swing, or social media coaches who have never taught in the real world.

You'll walk away with a filter system that makes your search way easier — and ensures you're not jumping teacher to teacher, wasting time and regressing. Because once you find your coach, you commit.

✅ Learn what separates top-tier instructors from the fakes
✅ Why 3D motion, force plates, and experience matter
✅ How swing patterns, mobility, and individuality affect coaching
✅ When to commit and stop jumping from teacher to teacher
✅ How to use YouTube strategically to vet coaches in advance

Want to take your swing to the next level? It starts with finding the right guide.