Jeremy Dale: The Art of Shotmaking

This week on This Golfing Life, Dan Davies is joined by one of golf’s most extraordinary trick shot artists, Jeremy Dale. From caddying at the iconic 1984 Open at St Andrews to performing jaw-dropping switch-hitting trick shots around the globe, Jeremy shares his lifelong passion for golf, shot-making, and the art of entertaining. Jeremy reveals how he became one of the very few golfers to shoot under par both left-handed and right-handed, and how his fascination with shot-making started as a young boy. He recounts trick shot encounters with legends like Seve Ballesteros, Gary Player, and Padraig Harrington, and shares behind-the-scenes stories from his coaching, performing, and globetrotting career. Listeners will also hear Jeremy’s insights on: The psychology of golf and trusting your technique under pressure. How left- and right-handed swings mirror each other and why mastering both enhances your game. The evolution of golf course design and the resurgence of natural, British-style links courses. The distinction between live trick-shot entertainment and social media trick-shot culture. The importance of mentoring, youth golf, and fostering a love for the game. Chapters: 00:00 Introducing this week's guest, Jeremy Dale 01:29 The start of Jeremy's love affair with golf 03:25 The Joy of Shot Making 04:35 Attending the 1976 Open at Royal Birkdale 05:45 Influences and Inspirations: Nicklaus, Weiskopf, Seve 08:55 Tony Jacklin and the Ryder Cup 11:20 Caddying at the Open: A Life-Changing Experience 17:28 The brilliance of Seve Ballesteros 19:19 The Evolution of Golf Course Architecture 24:24 Becoming a Golf Pro: Early days in Europe 27:18 First trick shot shows 28:55 Teaching himself to play left-handed 33:23 Trick shots and technique 35:42 Developing his repertoire of Trick Shots 40:08 Trick Shots in Social Media 45:26 Hitting trick shots with Golf Legends 49:05 Recovering from Difficult Situations on the Course 53:20 The Psychology of Golf Performance 56:47 Jeremy's Happy Places in Golf 01:01:56 A Busy Year Ahead for Jeremy Dale Highlights: Jeremy’s first round of golf and attending the 1976 Open at Birkdale. Caddying for John Garner in the 1984 Open at St Andrews and sharing a car ride with Gary Player. Performing live trick shots, including switch-hitting left- and right-handed, the Swiss ball, and high-tee Happy Gilmore shots. His views on European golf legends, Ryder Cup history, and course architecture. The story behind his nine career holes-in-one, both left- and right-handed. Life as a touring golf performer across 43 countries and his YouTube initiatives for coaching and trick shots. Connect with Jeremy Dale: Website: jeremydale.com YouTube: Jeremy Dale’s Golfing Curriculum & Jeremy Dale Trick Shots Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices