Most golfers think they’re practicing correctly.

They’re not.

In this episode of the Athletic Motion Golf Podcast, Mike Granato & Shaun Webb chat with Erik Barzeski to break down the 4 types of golfers we see in lessons — and why only one type actually improves long-term. If you’ve ever wondered how to practice golf properly, why your swing changes don’t stick, or why you’re not getting better despite putting in the reps… this is for you.

We dive deep into:
- How to practice golf the right way
- Why band-aid swing fixes don’t last
- The difference between block practice and variable practice
- Why launch monitors can make you worse
- How tour players actually practice
- Why feedback (video, 3D, cameras) is everything
- Foam balls and slow swings for real change

The biggest mistakes golfers make when trying to improve

If you're not practicing with feedback… you're just exercising.

This episode will completely change how you approach golf improvement.

Whether you're a competitive player, weekend golfer, or instructor — understanding these four types of golfers could be the difference between staying stuck and finally breaking through.

Comment below: Which type are you right now?

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Video Chapters:
00:00 – Introduction: How Golfers Actually Practice
00:40 – The 4 Types of Golfers
01:00 – Type 1: The Bad Concept Golfer
02:40 – Type 2: The Band-Aid Golfer
04:15 – Why Quick Fixes Don’t Work
04:50 – Type 3: The Well-Meaning Golfer
06:10 – Why Most Practice Is Too Fast
06:45 – Launch Monitors Can Make You Worse
07:00 – Why Foam Balls Work So Well
08:15 – Let the Ball Go Right (Swing Change Reality)
09:50 – The “Money Game” Golfer Mistake
10:48 – Practice vs Playing: Separating the Two
12:20 – Why Indoor Practice Accelerates Improvement
13:38 – Type 4: The Great Practicer (The Only One Who Improves)
14:14 – Small Mistakes = Faster Learning
15:20 – Exaggeration & The “Bend the Spring” Concept
15:59 – Mechanics vs Feel (You Need Both)
18:04 – Why 3D Feedback Beats Launch Monitors
19:46 – Block vs Random Practice (The Truth)
22:18 – Flawed Golf Practice Studies
23:41 – How Many Full Swings You Actually Take
25:00 – Tour Player Practice Secrets
27:07 – Technique First, Then Skill
28:31 – What Great Practicers Do Differently
29:42 – Practice vs Nervous Swing
31:04 – Don’t Jump Between YouTube Tips
32:55 – Drills vs Real Swings
33:45 – Slow Full Swings (Ben Hogan Example)
34:42 – Why Great Practicers Start in November

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