Ep 188 - Inside the Mind of a World-Class Golf Coach | Ritchie Smith

Win a $350 True Protein Gift Pack - Sign Up HereSign up for the free course/library of 22 drills to help you get better at golf hereThis week on the Your Golf Performance Podcast, I’m joined by one of Australia’s most respected high-performance coaches, Ritchie Smith. Ritchie is a multiple-time Coach of the Year and has worked with some of the best players in the world, including Minjee Lee, Min Woo Lee, Hannah Green, and a long list of elite amateurs and professionals. From Olympic teams to major championships, his coaching journey sits right at the top of the game. In this episode, we dive into Ritchie’s early coaching days — where he did his traineeship, who shaped his thinking, and how he developed his coaching philosophy. We also explore what it’s really like working with world-class players, the pressures that come with it, and how he manages the highs and lows of life on tour. We chat about travel, building the right performance environment, handling tough weeks, and what separates great coaches from the rest. If you’re a coach, player, or parent wanting insight into what it takes to operate at the highest level in golf, this is one you won’t want to miss.We thank Titleist - The number 1 brand in golf for their continued support of the YGP Podcast!🚨 Podcast Partner: TRUE PROTEINI’m proud to partner with TRUE PROTEIN, the go-to supplement brand trusted by elite athletes and weekend warriors alike. Whether you’re on the course, in the gym, or grinding through practice, TRUE’s clean, high-quality formulas will help fuel your performance and recovery.👉 Use code TRUEYGP at checkout for $25 off any order over $100(new customers).Follow Brent on Instagram Instagram ProfileFollow Brent on X/Twitter ProfileDraw More Circles! The new data analytics partner of the show - email [email protected] to secure my current packages which includes monthly video calls and practice plans..