Dutchman's Pipe near Lexington, Kentucky for a "DewSweeper Escape" retreat weekend. Guests include PGA Tour caddy legend Coop (Donald Cooper), Bluebell Country Club director of instruction Conner Luke, Tour Coach podcast regular David Perkins (fresh off a medical and getting back to competing on the Korn Ferry Tour), and golf writer Matt Rudy.

The conversation covers the unglamorous truth about tournament golf: boring golf is good golf. They break down why managing a bad round—turning a potential 78 into a 69 or 70—separates the best from everyone else, why missing the green with a wedge or making a triple bogey is the real killer, and how elite players like Scotty Scheffler obsess over the smallest details (like a half-inch grip adjustment) while also staying coachable and open to refinement.

Coop shares caddy wisdom about decision-making under pressure and the "chess game" mentality. They dig into how coaches now have to be "concierges" filtering the firehose of Instagram tips and golf content, and discuss the difference between a rigid system and a belief structure. They also riff on Gwen Stefani, Rod Stewart vs. Madonna, and what separates a plus-3 handicap from a Korn Ferry Tour player.

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On this episode of Tour Coach, Tony Ruggiero sits down with Austin Hitt — fresh off a trip to "Mo Vegas" (Mobile, AL) — for a wide-ranging conversation on what actually separates good players from great ones. Austin breaks down the mental side of competitive golf: why belief in yourself might be 80-90% of the battle, how he uses money games and putting contests to simulate real tournament pressure, and the lesson from his college teammate Ben Griffin that changed his approach to practice (and his golf clubs) for good.

They also dig into stories about PGA Tour players Ryan Gerard, Ben Griffin, and Rafa Campos, talk through Austin's approach to hitting fairways off the tee, and get into why Austin runs his junior camps with one hard rule: no dickheads allowed.

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Tony Ruggiero sits down with Jackson Koert — one of the sharpest young teachers in the game — to dig into one of the most overlooked parts of club fitting: wedges. Most golfers grab one off the shelf and hope for the best. Tony and Jackson break down why that's costing you strokes, how to get properly fit starting in the bunker, and why the grind and bounce on the bottom of your club matters more than you think.

Then, Tony goes back into the archives and dusts off a classic segment from the old DewSweepers Radio days — Hank Johnson, PGA Teacher of the Year and Golf Magazine Top 50, breaking down the history of the wedge, the Gene Sarazan story, and exactly how bounce works and why it changes everything around the greens.

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Tour Coach wraps up the VIP Elite Performance Retreat at Dutchman's Pipe — and Tony Ruggiero is joined by Ryan Webb and special guest Charles Woods, who made the trip all the way from London to be part of it. Charles shares what made this retreat unlike anything he's seen in golf instruction: six coaches in the same space, no egos, no alpha posturing — just a shared commitment to developing players at every level.

From Kevin Kirk's intent-based practice model, to Wayne Flint's ability to deliver complex changes in language anyone can understand, to Dr. Greg Cartin's organic approach to performance psychology — the guys break down the key takeaways any golfer or coach can apply. Plus, Tony sounds off on why "swing or swing" comparisons are doing junior golfers more harm than good.

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Join Top 50 Golf Digest instructor Tony Ruggiero on 'The Tour Coach' podcast as he breaks down the keys to developing elite junior golfers and shares behind-the-scenes insights from the Curtis Cup at the historic Bel-Air Country Club.

In this episode, Tony discusses his coaching philosophy, the importance of long-term athlete development, and how he uses data and specialized training—featuring guest appearances from performance coach Kolby Tullier—to help players like Avery Weed reach their full potential. Whether you're a parent, a junior golfer, or a coach, you'll learn how to prioritize balance, avoid burnout, and build a sustainable path to success in competitive golf.

Key Topics Covered:

• Curtis Cup Insights: Behind the scenes of coaching at an iconic venue (3:05).

• Elite Player Development: The philosophy behind long-term success (14:16).

• Balancing Specialization: Why playing multiple sports benefits young athletes (46:27).

• Practical Drills: Analyzing swing mechanics, posture, and hip hinge (32:12).

• The Parent's Role: How to support junior development without creating burnout (24:22).

Chapters:

0:00 Introduction to The Tour Coach Podcast

0:45 Welcoming Tony Ruggiero to Golf Live Plus

2:54 The History and Significance of the Curtis Cup

8:37 Building long-term relationships with athletes

10:48 Keys to playing Bel-Air Country Club

14:16 Developing junior golfers: The Ruggiero philosophy

24:22 How to prevent burnout in junior athletes

28:06 Knowing when to start formal coaching

32:06 Diagnosing the golf swing: Posture and hip hinge

38:43 Using training aids for body movement

43:40 The importance of consistency in instruction

46:27 Multi-sport development vs. early specialization

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Ever wondered what it takes to coach at the highest levels of golf?

In this roundtable discussion, Tony Ruggiero, Jackson Koert, and the team dive deep into golf coach development, sharing the insider secrets to developing tour-level players, improving instructional techniques, and growing as a golf professional.

Whether you are an aspiring golf coach, a seasoned pro, or a player looking to understand the mechanics of elite instruction, this episode is packed with invaluable insights.

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Chapters:

0:00 Introduction: Meet the Coaches

4:15 The Evolution of Modern Golf Coaching

12:30 What Separates a Good Coach from a Tour Coach?

21:45 Balancing Technology and "Feel" in Golf Instruction

31:10 Common Pitfalls for Up-and-Coming Golf Instructors

38:20 Final Advice & Key Takeaways

The Tour Coach Podcast

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Pro Work with Tony Ruggiero

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