Smylie Kaufman is joined by renowned swing coach Chris Como to detail his journey through the world of golf instruction!

Chris discusses working with Tiger Woods during a pivotal time in his career, coaching stars like Bryson DeChambeau and Xander Schauffele, and delves into the relationship between player and coach while picking Smylie's brain about how he approached instruction and finding the right "feels." As we head into Masters week, Chris and Smylie wrap with a discussion about the unique approach coaches take to the year's first major (plus a quick look at Smylie's "Hiya" affliction!).

Highlights include:

- Chris Como’s inspiration and early days in golf coaching

- Memories of collaborating with Tiger Woods and analyzing his legendary 2000 swing

- Breaking down modern biomechanics and how it shapes today’s game

- Working with stars like Xander Schauffele to maximize speed and precision

- Insights into Bryson DeChambeau’s power-packed transformation

This episode is packed with stories, tips, and a behind-the-scenes look at the pro golf instruction. Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more golf insights and exclusive interviews!

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CHAPTERS:

00:00 - Intro

02:00 - How did you get started in coaching

06:17 - Biomechanics in golf

13:04 - Tiger Woods

19:57 - Bryson DeChambeau

23:18 - Player advice implemented into coaching

28:33 - Communication with a player's team

29:45 - Players benefiting from speed training

31:53 - Data insights from Xander and Bryson

35:22 - Xander Schauffele partnership

39:26 - Managing injuries in golf

44:18 - Masters Tournament preparation

46:40 - Chris' travel schedule

50:20 - Like & Subscribe