544: Cory Scoggin - Practice Secrets Every Amateur Golfer Needs to Know

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About This Episode

In this episode, host Michael Leonard welcomes his former college golf coach, Corey Scoggin, who is now the Director of Instruction at The Farms Golf Club in San Diego. Scoggin brings over 12 years of experience coaching college golf at Cal State San Marcos and the University of San Diego, as well as a strong background as an accomplished player. He specializes in helping golfers of all skill levels improve their game through structured practice, mental focus, and refined technique.

• Practice with Intent: Never hit a shot—even during warm-ups—without a specific target and clear intention.
• Focus on Clubface Alignment: Most golfers misaim by aligning their feet or shoulders instead of prioritizing the clubface.
• Commit to Pre-Shot Routines: Consistently walk through your full physical and mental routine on the range to mirror real course play.
• Balance Block and Random Practice: Divide practice time between mechanical drills and randomized shots using full routines.
• Simplify Wedge Setup: Position your pelvis slightly over your front ankle and place the ball an inch back of center for consistent launch and contact.
• Train Specific Putting Skills: Use aids like alignment mirrors and ghost holes to hone start line accuracy and speed control.
• Manage In-Game Mental Focus: Distract your mind between shots by engaging your senses to stay calm and present.

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