Inside The Room: How Carson Stone Helped Build an Elite Golf Training Facility

Welcome back to another episode of Inside The Room on Stock Shot Secrets. Today, host Kyle Morris sits down with Carson Stone, the very first instructor he ever hired and a true OG of The Golf Room (TGR). In this candid conversation, Carson reflects on his journey from Lexington, Kentucky, through coaching at Harbour Town, learning from top instructors, launching his own golf academy, and even spending time as a premier club fitter at TaylorMade’s Kingdom. Together, Kyle and Carson dive into the lessons learned from building a thriving training facility, the evolution from teacher to coach, the art of club fitting, and the importance of continual learning and adaptation in golf instruction.If you’ve ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes in creating elite golf development programs, how technology like TrackMan and gears shapes player improvement, or how two passionate coaches approach developing both junior players and adults, this episode is packed with firsthand insights, practical advice, and a dose of humor. Whether you’re a PGA professional, an aspiring instructor, or just looking for ways to get better at your own game, Carson’s unique perspective on player development, coaching philosophy, and the business of golf is sure to inspire. So grab your notepad and let’s get inside the room!00:00 "Carson: TGR's First Instructor"03:14 Falling in Love with Teaching08:08 Influences on Golf Coaching Style11:45 Organized Golf Coaching Blueprint13:06 "Mastering Core Movement Principles"18:08 Expanding Golf Driving Range Facilities21:46 Junior Golf Coaching Journey24:55 Key Golf Club Fitting Factors27:50 Multifaceted Approach to Golf Analysis28:52 Maximizing ROI Through Human Insight34:19 "Achieve Greatness by Modeling Success"36:17 Pelvis Motion in Golf Swings38:37 "Shorten Backswing by Moving Early"Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/hartzmann/paradise-islandLicense code: EGCL4LAT2URKBLYUCopyright 2026 Kyle Morris