The UGP Podcast

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UGP is a world-leading golf performance company based out of Los Angeles with three locations in Southern California. UGP improves any golfer through golf coaching, fitness training, physical therapy, club fitting, club building, and mental coaching. In The Urban Golf Podcast, Mac Todd (Founder) and Leo Rooney (Chief Operating Officer) invite high performers to discuss golf performance, business, life, and anything in between. In each episode, we explore the methods and processes these world-class performers have used to succeed that listeners can use.

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Recent Episodes
  • Ep. 58 | Live From Augusta: What is UGP Tour? Leo & Rian Chab On How UGP Ended Up at The Olympics & Ryder Cup
    Apr 8, 2025 – 01:17:19
  • Ep. 57 | Nick Winkelman, PhD on How to Build Movement That Sticks by Shifting from Assembly Line Coaching to Automation
    Apr 4, 2025 – 01:19:07
  • Ep. 56 | Dr. Manny Garcia On Building The UGP Recovery Department & What Happens When You Say Yes to Something Bigger Than Yourself
    Mar 28, 2025 – 01:12:22
  • Ep. 55 | Dr. Will Wu, PhD - How To Practice According to Science, The Most Common Mistakes Amateur Golfers Make and The Power of External Focus
    Dec 6, 2024 – 01:25:27
  • Ep. 54 | Dr. Harry Sese on working with Jon Rahm & Wyndham Clark | The Life of a Tour Physio
    Feb 26, 2024 – 01:25:47
  • Ep. 53 | Dana Dahlquist On His #1 Advice To Any Golfer & Coaching Bryson DeChambeau & More Insights
    Feb 22, 2024 – 01:29:52
  • Ep. 52 | David Novak on Recognition, Leadership, Inventing Doritos Cool Ranch and Leading The Biggest Fast Food Brand In The World
    Sep 13, 2023 – 01:17:52
  • Ep. 51 | Growing TEAM UGP from 1 to 50
    Mar 29, 2023 – 54:17
  • Ep. 50 | Dr. Scott Lynn On Ground Reaction Forces and How Science Will Shape The Future Of Golf Coaching
    Jan 27, 2023 – 59:09
  • Ep. 49 - Roger Steele On His Time with UGP and Beyond
    Jan 12, 2023 – 01:20:55
  • Ep. 48 | Beau Hossler On How To Improve Your Putting and The Future of his PGA Tour Career
    Sep 6, 2022 – 55:04
  • Ep. 47 | Terry Rowles on the Evolution of the Golf Lesson and the Industry's Adaptations to New Technology
    May 24, 2022 – 01:22:00
  • Ep. 46 | Colt Ford on His Professional Golf Career to Becoming a Country Music Artist
    Apr 13, 2022 – 01:12:52
  • Ep. 45 | Conrad Ray on Stanford Golf: Tiger Woods, Recruiting, and the Legacy of the Team
    Mar 22, 2022 – 45:45
  • Ep. 44 | Ben Shear on Golf Fitness and His Insights in the Industry
    Mar 15, 2022 – 01:20:46
  • Ep. 43 | CEO Ken Bentley Talks about the Mission and History of the APGA
    Mar 4, 2022 – 43:01
  • EP. 42 | Scott Fawcett on DECADE, a Revolutionary Course Management System Using Complex Analytics to Simplify a Player’s Approach
    Nov 9, 2021 – 01:23:54
  • Ep. 41 | Trillium Rose on Biomechanics and Skill Acquisition, Finding the Best Methods in Coaching, Why Aesthetics Are Rarely Important, and Internal vs External Coaching
    Aug 11, 2021 – 01:20:07
  • Ep. 40 | Kolby "K-Wayne" Tullier on Training the Best Golfers in the World Including the Likes of Justin Thomas and Lexi Thompson. And Now He's Changing the Industry to the Point Where Some Say He's "Ruining the Fitness Industry"
    Jul 30, 2021 – 01:10:39
  • Ep. 39 | Dr. Mike Voight on Common Golf Injuries, Hip Mobility, Physical Therapy, and Advice for Aspiring Professionals
    Mar 19, 2021 – 01:09:11
  • Ep. 38 | Lynn Marriott & Pia Nilsson on VISION54; Coaching Annika Sorenstam and Numerous Top Players; Being Human; and Women in the Golf Industry
    Mar 18, 2021 – 01:11:33
  • Ep. 37 | Catching Up with Collin Morikawa's Coach Rick Sessinghaus After the Win at WGC-Workday
    Mar 2, 2021 – 34:16
  • Ep. 36 | Jeff Pelizzaro on 18STRONG, Golf Fitness vs. Golf Instruction, the Best Golf Instructors, and More
    Nov 24, 2020 – 59:39
  • Ep. 35 | Dave Phillips on Coaching Jon Rahm, Co-Founding the Titleist Performance Institute (TPI), and Creating Coffee for Wellness with Phil Mickelson
    Nov 17, 2020 – 01:26:21
  • Ep. 34 | Jake Hutt on Simplifying Golf, Becoming a Well-Versed Golf Instructor, and His Journey from Playing College Hockey to Teaching Golf at Stanford
    Nov 3, 2020 – 01:02:15
  • Ep. 33 | OD Vincent on Coaching College Golf, Transitioning Careers, and the Lessons He Learned Throughout
    Oct 27, 2020 – 01:33:31
  • Ep. 32 | Johnny Wunder on the Golf Industry, Tiger Woods, Mental Game, and Traits of Successful Individuals
    Oct 20, 2020 – 01:04:52
  • Ep. 31 | Join a Winning Culture: What It's Like to Get Hired and Work for UGP
    Oct 13, 2020 – 50:27
  • Ep. 30 | Nico Bollini on the Art of Golf and Classic Clubs, Hunter Mahan, What He Learned from His Professional Career, and More
    Oct 6, 2020 – 59:52
  • Ep. 29 | Rich Beem on His Victory at the 2002 PGA Championship Over Tiger Woods, Being Adaptable, and How Getting Comfortable Affected His Performance
    Sep 29, 2020 – 01:01:32
  • Ep. 28 | Erika Larkin on Her Unique Journey to Becoming a Golf Instructor, Why She Teaches Golf, Her Coaching Philosophy, and More
    Sep 22, 2020 – 01:14:00
  • Ep. 27 | Danny Wax on Forelinx, the Broken Country Club System, the Future of Fan Engagement in Golf, and More
    Sep 15, 2020 – 01:07:24
  • Ep. 26 | Ted Gleason on Eddie Merrins, His Advice to Junior Golfers, His Journey at UCLA, and More
    Sep 8, 2020 – 59:34
  • Ep. 25 | Chris Como on Coaching Bryson DeChambeau, the History and Art of Coaching, His Perspective on the Game, and More
    Sep 1, 2020 – 01:12:42
  • Ep. 24 | Michael Barkin on Stitch and Heart, Trunk Club, and What You Need to Know as an Entrepreneur
    Aug 25, 2020 – 56:04
  • Ep. 23 | Derek Freeman on College Golf; Coaching Anthony Kim (OU) and Kevin Chappell (UCLA); Recruiting; and More
    Aug 18, 2020 – 01:12:50
  • Ep. 22 | Mark Werts on American Rag, Entrepreneurship, Turning Panic into Productivity, Technology & HR, and More
    Aug 11, 2020 – 50:52
  • Ep. 21 | Cameron McCormick on Working with Jordan Spieth, Becoming a Better Coach, Cross-Training and Unconventional Drills, and More
    Jul 21, 2020 – 01:05:42
  • Ep. 20 | Chris Mayson on Brendan Steele, Coaching Top Players, the Difference Between Great Players vs Novice Golfers, His Thoughts on Off-Season Training, and More
    Jul 7, 2020 – 01:10:53
  • Ep. 19 | Bill Walshe on the Hospitality Industry, His Unique Role as the Chief Positivity Officer, the Value System at Viceroy, Status vs Purpose Destination, and the Evolution of Professionalism
    Jul 2, 2020 – 46:30
  • Ep. 18 | Karl Morris on Improving Your Game Without Working on Your Swing, Graeme McDowell, the State of Coaching in the Golf Industry, and His Advice to Golfers Looking to Play Better
    Jun 26, 2020 – 01:08:36
  • Ep. 17 | Ryan Wyatt on the Growth of eSports and Gaming, Future of VR and AR, His Journey in the Gaming Industry, and More
    Jun 23, 2020 – 49:31
  • Ep. 16 | Ron Del Barrio on Coaching the Biggest Stars in Hollywood, Jesper Parnevik, Anthony Kim, and Why Being a Chameleon Created His Success
    Jun 19, 2020 – 01:02:58
  • Ep. 15 | David Carrico on Entrepreneurship, Filmmaking, Business Fundamentals, the Future of Content and Interactions, and More
    Jun 16, 2020 – 53:02
  • Ep. 14 | Erik Anders Lang on His Career, the Worldwide Culture of Golf, Untraditional Golf Experiences, and More
    Jun 12, 2020 – 50:28
  • Ep. 13 | Aber Whitcomb on Social Media & Myspace, the Future of AI and Tech, Mobile Gaming, and More
    Jun 9, 2020 – 54:58
  • Ep. 12 | Blake Mycoskie on UGP Investment, Entrepreneurship, Madefor, Mental Health, and More
    Jun 5, 2020 – 01:03:39
  • Ep. 11 | James Oh on Why Skulled Bunker Shots are Important, How to Create Success in Junior Golf, What Amateurs Can Learn from Pros, and His Own Incredible Playing Career
    May 29, 2020 – 01:22:13
  • Ep. 10 | Lily He on Her Journey to the LPGA; Mindset and Mentorship; Social Media's Impact on Golf; and the Future of Golf
    May 26, 2020 – 45:20
  • Ep. 09 | Jamie Mulligan on The Wheel, Balancing His Role as CEO and Top Golf Instructor, Advice on Entering the Golf Industry, and More
    May 22, 2020 – 58:10
Recent Reviews
  • FortheW
    Pure golf pod at its finest
    You can tell why UGP is becoming the success story that it is after listening to Mac and Leo’s conversations. It’s amazing how important golf is to each of their guest’s lives. And hearing Mac and Leo discuss their approach to coaching is refreshing. Three episodes in and I’m hooked.
  • MArias33
    Bigger than Golf
    This a great podcasts that digs deep into the minds of their guests that’ll benefit not only your golf game, but self improvement in all aspects of life! Awesome stuff UGP!
  • MattyParky11
    Entertainment Value
    The perfect balance between golf and everyday life. Highly entertaining and the guest list is second to none.
  • justJUG
    Loving the Vantage Points
    It’s awesome how diverse the host’s experiences were within the game. They come at topics from such wide angles and get deep into topics. Awesome guests too! Can’t wait to hear more!
  • mperez08
    My New Favorite Golf Podcast!
    UGP does everything at the highest level. So it is no surprise that they have created an amazing podcast. Episode 1 was great and I can’t wait to see who they will have as their future guests!
  • meraz10
    The Future of Performance
    I’ve been waiting for this podcast for a long time! Mac, Leo and the UGP team are incredible and full of insight. Everything they do has a deeper meaning/philosophy behind it and the care they put into their clients development is truly special. Can’t wait to see what amazing guests they will have on!
  • killer_ty
    Super interesting
    Insightful look into strategy of golf. UGP is the next level in golf improvement. Listening to these guys talk golf from pga pro to 20 handicap really breaks it down.
  • themikeamo
    Let’s GO!
    Good intro of what is to come, super excited to see what’s next!
  • Djmocny22
    Solid Leadership + Solid Team = Solid Results
    Teamwork makes the dream work. Buy into their system and enjoy the results. #UGPStrong
  • nick_medeiros
    UGP sharing the power of knowledge!
    Such an awesome podcast with some of the best golf public figures in the industry, all sharing their knowledge and stories. The content is great for all levels of golfers who want to learn how to get better or just find out more about the sport!
  • chxxhxx
    Excited for more episodes!
    As a golfer, it’s so easy to get stuck on one perspective and become frustrated. But, UGP takes a holistic approach into golf that has helped so many players and is simply phenomenal. More than excited for more episodes to come.
  • Kimberly-Anne
    Finally!
    Been waiting for this. Such an incredible company with so much knowledge around golf and life. Can’t wait for all of the upcoming guest speakers!
  • Duffy489
    UGP is Amazing
    I love listening to this podcast. Very interesting and done in a great manner. The first podcast I look for when I pick up my phone.
  • Belitke
    By far the best golf podcast!
    These guys at UGP are not only the best in their approach to the game of golf but their highly anticipated podcast is so insightful! The content and guests they have upcoming are 🔥🔥🔥 and I really enjoy the podcast. Great stuff UGP keep up the excellent work!
  • Bcrumley_golf
    Inspiring and Insightful!
    It’s amazing to be a part of these conversations between All-Stars of performance from a multitude of backgrounds. It’s full of inspiration and insight from successes in golf and beyond!
  • Hernando Wilson
    Next big thing in Golf!!
    As someone who listens to a lot of golf podcasts I found the first episode extremely helpful for amateur players. These guy have a loft of knowledge and experience around the game and it’s amazing to hear their stories and strategies around the game. Extremely inspiring and applicable for any golfer. Listening to Collins story around the Players Championship and covid-19. Really looking forward to future episodes.
  • mjt1027
    Golf fans rejoice!
    Really excited to hear some of the podcasts coming out through Urban Golf Performance. I’ve been following these guys on other social media but the podcast was another level of depth and sharing knowledge. Collin is one of the most exciting young players and personal favorite guys to watch so his interview was really cool to listen to! Really excited about seeing who else and what other aspects of golf they cover in their next episodes!!
  • ONeillCowan
    The future of coaching
    Rick And Colin have an amazing relationship. The interview really sheds light on why Colin is so consistent out there.
  • drewfresne
    Great Questioning and Conversation
    Drawn to the comfort and depth of these meaningful conversations. The questioning dives deep into the mind of the guest more than many other podcasts in its field. This creates a highly uniquely and informative conversation. Lots of Fun! More exciting guests to come!
  • vivalacake
    A unique and insightful podcast
    This podcast has a really unique concept — even though the hosts run a successful business in the golf industry, you'll soon find that the episodes go far beyond the sport itself. Golf is the catalyst that initiates thoughtful conversations around business, performance, and success. I'm really excited for the next few interviews to launch. This is such a cool way to get access into the minds of super driven individuals, from athletes to entrepreneurs, and how they are able to perform at such a high level.
  • KyleVH
    Such a genuine approach to receive successful insight
    It’s so great and refreshing to be able to listen to such successful and talented individuals. Especially when it comes from a genuine way to help others.
  • egarcia89
    This has been long awaited
    I’ve known about this company for a while now, and have waited for them to share their knowledge to the masses. They’ve already changed the way Golf is taught, and are just getting started. Can’t wait to hear what comes next!
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