A Chat with Scottie Scheffler’s Coach - Randy Smith

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Randy Smith discusses Scotty Sheffer's dominance and approach to golf.

Scotty Sheffer has been dominating professional golf and is currently the number one player in the world.
Randy Smith, Sheffer's coach, believes that Sheffer's performance validates his long-held belief in his abilities.
Sheffer is known for his impressive ball striking and ability to visualize shots on the golf course.
He primarily uses four boxes on his trackman for information on club head speed, distance carried, and spin numbers.
Sheffer does not rely heavily on video analysis of his swing, only occasionally looking at it to make minor adjustments.
One swing thought from over a year ago, regarding the position of the club at the top, has stuck with Sheffer and is still implemented in his game.

Analysis of Scheffler's Ball Striking and Mental Approach

Scheffler's ball striking has been consistently improving over the past two and a half to three years.
The focus for Scheffler right now is on trajectories, distances, and getting a feel for how the ball will react on the greens at Augusta.
Minor tweaks may be made to his technique, but the main focus is not on technical changes.
A top sports psychologist emphasized the importance of believing in oneself and recognizing that one's skills and abilities are good enough.
Scheffler's belief in himself and his abilities has grown over time, leading to his recent success and confidence on the course.
During his college career, Scheffler played through injuries and dealt with growth pains, which may have affected his performance.

Discussion on golf technique and player performance.

The player in question had a challenging start to his career but improved in his senior year and continued to excel.
He adopted a different exercise program to maintain his physical well-being.
Despite experiencing severe pain, he found ways to navigate the golf course and perform well.
The player's ability to perform despite physical challenges is reminiscent of his college days.
He achieved remarkable scores in the Players Championship and Arnold Palmer tournament.
The debate around short game technique involves utilizing the bounce or relying on the Leading Edge.
Some players prefer to utilize the bounce, while others, like Scotty Sheffer and Jordan Speed, often use the Leading Edge.
The choice between the Leading Edge and bounce depends on the player's comfort and the specific shot.
The use of the bounce is suitable for shots around the green, while the Leading Edge is preferred for driving the ball.

Scotty's Shot Selection and Technique for Different Lies and Surfaces

Scotty uses the bounce and leading edge shots depending on the lie and surface.
He adapts his technique based on the feel and what he believes will yield the best results.
The type of shot and the lie of the ball determine the technique he uses.
Scotty is comfortable using his 60-degree wedge most of the time, but he can also adjust the loft depending on the situation.
He likes to work the ball and experiment with different shots around the green.
Scotty's shot selection is not limited to one stock shot; he adapts and varies his technique based on the circumstances.

Discussion of a golfer's impressive short game skills and early development.

The golfer's short game is highly impressive, with amazing shots.
The discussion goes back to when the golfer won the Masters in 2022, highlighting his brilliance around the greens.
The golfer had a passion for golf from a young age and spent countless hours practicing.
The golfer had the opportunity to watch and learn from great players like Justin Leonard, Colt Knost, John Rollins, Martin Flores, Chris Cox, and Ryan Palmer.
An example of the golfer's dedication is when he watched Chris Cox hitting bunker shots and then successfully replicated the same shot himself.
The golfer demonstrated his ability to execute shots with precision and control, even at a young age.

Scotty's Observations and Imitation in Golf

Scotty observed that the harder and faster the club was swung through the sand, the more backspin it created.
He found it cool because his peers in junior tournaments were not able to spin sand wedges out of bunkers.
Scotty watched and imitated other golfers, such as Martin L and Joel Edwards, to improve his own game.
He learned from Martin how to hit the pole accurately, imitating his technique and achieving success.
Scotty built a vast library of influences in his short game by watching and imitating others.
He was a curious and attentive listener, constantly learning and discovering new techniques.
Scotty's early understanding of spin and flighted shots was impressive, surpassing the knowledge of most high school and junior golfers.

Scotty Sheffler's Improvement in Putting

Scotty Sheffler's ball striking was always connected to targets.
He had a clear picture of what he wanted to do and let his body and feels create the shot.
There were some grip issues early on, but he made changes appropriately when he saw benefit.
A comparison of Scotty's swing as a young player and as an adult shows similarities in footwork, finish, and rhythm.
Scotty's DNA as a player remained intact as he became the number one player in the world.
Scotty went through a struggling period with his putting.
In the 2023 Memorial, he lost 4.6 Strokes on the green and finished third.
Two weeks later at the US Open, he lost 8.5 Strokes putting and finished third.
Scotty had a heel strike and putter issues during this time.

Scotty's Putting Struggles and the Role of Phil Kenyan

Scotty experienced struggles with his putting game.
Phil Kenyan was brought in to help Scotty improve his putting.
Phil addressed issues such as heel strikes and alignment.
The focus was on getting Scotty comfortable on the greens again.
Scotty started using a stable clubbed putter instead of a blade putter.
The new putter provided a clearer picture of the putting line.
Scotty freed himself from using the line on the ball and let the putter itself line him up.
He adjusted his stance to feel more comfortable and athletic.
Scotty improved his mental approach and targeted specific spots to aim for.
The changes in setup and stroke led to more centered contact with the ball.
The confidence in Scotty's putting grew as he saw positive results.
The changes made were tweaked to find a middle ground that worked for Scotty.
The introduction of a mallet putter further improved Scotty's putting.

Changes in Scotty's Putting and the Role of Phil Kenyan

Scotty struggled with his putting and sought suggestions for improvement.
Phil Kenyan, a renowned putting coach, helped Scotty address technical issues such as heel strikes and alignment.
The main focus was to get Scotty comfortable on the greens again and make his putting stroke more reactive and efficient.
Scotty experimented with different putters, eventually switching to a stable clubbed putter like the spider.
The new putter provided a better visual alignment for Scotty, allowing him to frame the golf ball and eliminate the need for a line on the ball.
Scotty adjusted his setup and stroke, resulting in improved consistency and better ball contact.
He adopted a more specific mental approach, focusing on precise targets and improving his confidence.
The changes in Scotty's putting have led to noticeable progress and a turnaround in his performance.

Scotty's Improvement in Putting and Potential as a Top Putter in the PGA Tour

Scotty has been performing well in his last six events, with positive Strokes gained putting statistics in five out of six events.
The switch to a mallet putter was not influenced by Rory's suggestion, but rather a result of TaylorMade presenting him with a newer version that he liked.
Scotty's growth as a putter is exciting, and if he continues to perform like he did at Arnold Palmer (positive 4.3) and other events, his competitors on the PGA Tour will be in trouble.
While it is documented that Scotty has great ball striking and short game skills, his potential as one of the best putters in the game is yet to be seen.
Scotty's preparation and focus on the green, as well as his optimism, are becoming more evident and are crucial factors in his improvement as a putter.

Discussion on Rory McIlroy's switch to the Mallet putter and his potential as a dominant putter.

Rory McIlroy's suggestion to switch to the Mallet putter had no merit as he had already tried the Spider putter the year before.
TaylorMade introduced McIlroy to a newer version of the Mallet putter, which he found to be more suitable.
McIlroy's growth as a putter has been evident with positive strokes gained putting in recent events.
If McIlroy continues to improve his putting, he has the potential to become one of the best putters on the PGA Tour.
McIlroy's preparation and optimism on the greens are contributing to his progress as a putter.

Discussion about Scotty Sheffer's dominance on the PGA Tour

The speaker believes that Scotty Sheffer is a dominant player on the PGA Tour.
They think that Sheffer's dominance is a positive thing for the professional game.
Sheffer's goal is to continuously improve and get better with each round.
The next tournament for Sheffer will be at Augusta, where he won two years ago and finished 10th last year.
The speaker expresses gratitude to Randy for joining them on the podcast.

Discussion about Scotty Sheffer's dominance on the PGA Tour

The speaker believes that Scotty Sheffer is the dominant player on the PGA Tour.
They see Scotty's confidence in his putting as a weapon and a key factor in his success.
The dominance of Scotty Sheffer is seen as a positive thing for the PGA Tour.
Scotty Sheffer's goal is to constantly improve and make small steps forward in his game.
The next tournament Scotty will participate in is at Augusta, where he won two years ago.
John Ram and the Liv boys will also be competing at Augusta.
The speaker expresses gratitude to the guest, Randy, for joining the podcast.

Scotty Sheffer's Dominance in Professional Golf and his Short Game Brilliance.

Scotty Sheffer is currently the number one player in the world and has been dominating professional golf.
Sheffer's coach, Randy Smith, believes that Sheffer's performance validates his long-held belief in his abilities.
Sheffer is known for his impressive ball striking and ability to visualize shots on the golf course.
Sheffer primarily uses four boxes on his trackman for information on club head speed, distance carried, and spin numbers.
Sheffer does not heavily rely on video analysis of his swing, only occasionally using it for minor adjustments.
One swing thought from over a year ago regarding the position of the club at the top has stuck with Sheffer and is still implemented in his game.
Sheffer's ball striking has consistently improved over the past few years.
Sheffer's focus right now is on trajectories, distances, and getting a feel for how the ball will react on the greens at Augusta.
Minor tweaks may be made to his technique, but the main focus is not on technical changes.
A top sports psychologist emphasized the importance of believing in oneself and recognizing that one's skills and abilities are good enough.
Sheffer's belief in himself and his abilities has grown over time, leading to his recent success and confidence on the course.
Sheffer played through injuries and growth pains during his college career, which may have affected his performance.
Despite experiencing severe pain, Sheffer found ways to navigate the golf course and perform well.

Scotty Sheffer's Dominance in Professional Golf and Short Game Technique

Scotty Sheffer is currently the number one player in the world and has been dominating professional golf.
Sheffer's coach, Randy Smith, believes that Sheffer's performance validates his long-held belief in his abilities.
Sheffer is known for his impressive ball striking and ability to visualize shots on the golf course.
He primarily uses four boxes on his trackman for information on club head speed, distance carried, and spin numbers.
Sheffer does not heavily rely on video analysis of his swing and only occasionally looks at it for minor adjustments.
One swing thought from over a year ago regarding the position of the club at the top has stuck with Sheffer and is still implemented in his game.
Sheffer's ball striking has been consistently improving over the past two and a half to three years.
His focus right now is on trajectories, distances, and getting a feel for how the ball will react on the greens at Augusta.
Minor tweaks may be made to his technique, but the main focus is not on technical changes.
Sheffer's belief in himself and his abilities has grown over time, leading to his recent success and confidence on the course.
During his college career, Sheffer played through injuries and dealt with growth pains, which may have affected his performance.
The debate around short game technique involves utilizing the bounce or relying on the Leading Edge.
Scotty Sheffer and Jordan Speed often use the Leading Edge, while other players prefer to utilize the bounce.

Scotty Sheffler's Putting Improvement and Rory McIlroy's Progress

Scotty Sheffler's ball striking was always targeted and he made appropriate changes when needed.
Scotty struggled with his putting, losing strokes in multiple tournaments.
Scotty sought help from putting coach Phil Kenyan to address technical issues.
Scotty experimented with different putters and eventually switched to a stable clubbed putter like the spider.
The changes in Scotty's putting led to improved consistency and better ball contact.
Scotty adopted a more specific mental approach, focusing on precise targets and improving confidence.
Rory McIlroy suggested switching to a Mallet putter, but Scotty had already tried the Spider putter.
McIlroy's growth as a putter has been evident with positive strokes gained putting in recent events.

Scotty Sheffler's Improvement as a Putter

Scotty's ball striking was always connected to targets and he had a clear picture of what he wanted to do.
He made appropriate changes to his grip when he saw benefit, despite some early issues.
Comparison of Scotty's swing as a young player and as an adult shows similarities in footwork, finish, and rhythm.
Scotty's DNA as a player remained intact as he became the number one player in the world.
Scotty struggled with his putting in the 2023 Memorial and US Open, losing significant strokes on the green.
Phil Kenyan was brought in to help Scotty improve his putting, addressing issues such as heel strikes and alignment.
Scotty started using a stable clubbed putter instead of a blade putter, which improved his putting line.
He adjusted his stance and mental approach, targeting specific spots to aim for.
Scotty's confidence in his putting grew as he saw positive results.