068: Brian Craig – Coaching SEC College Golf for 20+ Years and Helping Players Improve

The Tournament Code

In this episode, we are joined by Brian Craig. Brian (@briancraiggolf) is the founder of Brian Craig Golf, where helps golfers perform at the highest level. Prior to starting Brian Craig Golf, Coach Craig was the Head Coach of UK Men’s Golf, where he coached multiple players who have gone on to play at the next level, including J.B. Holmes. Brian played golf at the University of Florida, where he was a member of 2 SEC Championship teams and 3 NCAA Championship teams that finished in the Top 7. You can find more about his new endeavor at https://www.briancraiggolf.com/.

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(02:26) - hitting the skids in golf

(04:39) - going through a slump

(08:48) - transitioning from professional golf

(12:02) - competitive nature of college golf

(14:05) - working with Chip McDaniel

(17:09) - dream guys and character

(21:34) - changing culture for Olympic sports

(25:33) - J.B. Holmes's desire for anonymity

(29:37) - college golf recruiting strategies

(31:41) - building team chemistry

(34:02) - time management for student athletes

(39:54) - enhancing the golfing experience

(40:59) - developing junior golf players

(45:14) - coaching parents in youth golf

(47:45) - focusing on the wrong practice

(51:41) - best memories in college

(55:57) - the importance of ball striking