Golf Swing Fix | Fix Your Slice, Learn Effortless Power, Hit a Draw
by Craig Jones
Golf Swing Fix is the podcast for 12+ handicappers tired of swing confusion and wasted range sessions. Hosted by Craig Jones—a 25-year coach, former Golftec owner, and founder of Face First Golf—this show helps you simplify your swing and transform your game with short, focused home practice. Join over 20,000 players who have already used Face First Golf to turn their weak slice into a powerful draw.If you want to fix your slice, gain effortless power, and hit a draw—and you know the range isn’t the answer—you’re in the right place. Get clear, practical advice to make real progress without overcomplicating your swing.
Episodes
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#57 - 8 things I wish I had known way earlier
If you’re a 12+ handicap struggling with a slice, Craig Jones just dropped a masterclass in this episode that’ll flip everything you’ve been told on its head. Craig didn’t grow up playing golf—he was a 15-handicap slicer who had to grind his way to a 1. And in this episode, he shares exactly what...
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#56 Silence, Self-Talk, and a Bogey-Free 33? Masters Lessons & a Father-Son Reset
What do a 90-71 bounce-back, a bogey-free 33, and a 45-minute silent car ride have in common? In this post-Masters episode, Craig unpacks a weekend full of highs, lows, and powerful reminders about what really moves the needle in golf—and life. From Nick Dunlap’s brutally honest post-round...
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#55 Uneven Lies
Struggling with awkward lies on the course—especially those dreaded downhill or ball below the feet ones? You're not alone. In this episode of Golf Swing Fix, Craig breaks down why most 12+ handicappers chunk or thin shots from uneven lies and exactly how to fix it. You’ll learn the exact...
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#54 Negativity Bias: The Mental Block Killing Your Game
Ever had a great round ruined in your mind by one chunked chip or a single double bogey? You're not alone—and it’s not your swing, it’s your brain. In this episode of Golf Swing Fix, Craig reveals how negativity bias—your brain’s hardwired tendency to focus on what's wrong—could be quietly...
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#53 The Power of Habit, and the James Clear Story I Had to Share
You don’t need more motivation—you need a system so simple it’s almost impossible not to follow. In this episode, Craig shares the powerful mindset shift that can transform your swing: discipline over motivation. Inspired by a reread of Atomic Habits and a moment with his son, Craig unpacks the...
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#52 Why Motivation Is Overrated (And What to Do Instead)
If you’ve been waiting around for motivation to magically show up and fix your golf swing, this episode is your wake-up call. Coach Craig breaks down why discipline—not motivation—is the real secret to transformation, and how a few focused minutes a day at home can totally change your game. He...
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#51 The Real Process of Swing Change: Why You Revert & How to Actually Improve
Ever feel like your swing falls apart the moment you step onto the course, even after solid practice sessions? In this episode of Golf Swing Fix, Craig breaks down the real process of swing change—and why reverting back to old habits is not only normal, but part of the journey. You'll learn the...
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#50 Why Self-Diagnosing Your Golf Swing Is Wrecking Your Progress
Think hanging back on your trail foot is your biggest swing issue? Think again. In this episode of Golf Swing Fix, Craig breaks down one of the most common mistakes golfers make: self-diagnosing their swing problems. The hard truth? What feels like the issue is almost always just a symptom—and...
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#49 The missing piece -why you're not improving
You’ve watched countless YouTube golf tips, tried different swing thoughts, and spent hours at the range—but your game isn’t improving. In this episode of Golf Swing Fix, Craig Jones reveals the missing link that’s keeping most 12+ handicap golfers stuck: action. It’s not about more information;...
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#48 Rethinking Intermediate targets
In this episode of Golf Swing Fix, we dive into the concept of intermediate targets. Craig shares why focusing on a spot a few feet in front of the ball to align your shot can introduce doubt and why it’s more important to understand what a square club face looks like at setup. You’ll learn about...
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#47 Why the Driving Range is Wasting Your Time (And What to Do Instead)
If you're stuck in an endless cycle of swing tips, wasted range sessions, and frustration, you're not alone. In this episode of Golf Swing Fix, Craig Jones is back and breaking down why the driving range isn’t helping your game—and what actually works instead. Craig shares why short, frequent...
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#46 How to recover from a bad round
Today, I share a personal story about a rough round of golf I had, and how journaling helped me pinpoint the issue with my swing. Then we get into a topic that keeps coming up during the Live Lesson Friday sessions that I do weekly via Zoom with the members... keeping your elbows together for a...
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#45 My Bryson story and breaking down the shot the made history
The force was with Bryson on US Open Sunday. Today I tell a story of how I used to feel about Bryson and how that all changed in March of 2023 when he went out of his way to spend some real quality time with my 12 year old son. It's something neither of us will ever forget. Then we break down the...
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#44 Stages of improvement and being okay with where you are
Today we're laying out the stages to improvement. Where are you in these stages? And do you really HAVE to do anything? Just knowing where you are and understanding the stages is progress in itself. Give yourself grace and don't put pressure on yourself. You are where you should be and you'll…
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#43 Longer bunker shots
Today, I’ve got a fresh story for you. Yesterday, on the seventh hole at Gallery North Course in Marana, Arizona, my buddy Josh hit his tee shot into a bunker. He had that long bunker shot that everyone dreads - about 40 yards. He hit a 60-degree lob wedge and came up way short. Here’s where it...
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#42 Is it time to marry your golf game?
When it comes to improving your game, most people "play the field" to their own detriment. I got the idea for today's episode from a podcast I listened to by Alex Hormozi - a business mogul who's in his 30's and worth over $200 million. He said that before he got married, he spent 40% of his time...
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#41 What your elbows should be doing in the swing
The reality is, while it DOES take consistent work to improve, most players are making it WAY harder than it needs to be. HINT: It's NOT about spending hours at the range. Unfortunately, less than 1% of golfers will ever break through because they keep jumping from one method to another or spend...
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#40 Using Face Spray
Center face contact is crucial for pure, powerful shots. But so many players don't even know where they're hitting the ball on the face. Do you know where you hit it on the face? The easiest way to find out is to spray foot powder on your club face. And you can skip the fancy $13 sprays with a...
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#39 The Dangers of Self-Diagnosis
Too often, players misidentify their main issues. You might THINK hanging back on your back foot is the root cause of your inconsistency like the member I use as an example in today's podcast. More often than not though, there's something else going on - a root cause that you'd never identify on...
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#38 4 Success Stories
Today we're talking what we're always talking about - the TRUTH about improving your game. Every week we do Live Lesson Friday where members send in their swings for my personal feedback and today we're putting a few members in the spotlight and sharing what they've been able to accomplish with…
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#37 A better way to chip it close and shave strokes
Are you one of those players who has fallen in love with your 56 degree sand wedge or even your 60 degree lob wedge from around the green? Today we're talking about a better way to get the ball close to the hole and shave strokes. And there's a TON of actionable stuff you can do right now. We…
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#36 Don't Rely on Motivation
Motivation comes and goes as how you FEEL. That's why you can't rely on motivation to change your game (or to change anything else in your life for that matter). Change requires work. Fortunately, the work is simple... But simple does NOT mean easy. It's simple because it's super easy to...
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#35 Reverse your Practice Ratios
Most players don't practice at home. And if they DO practice at home, it's maybe 10-20% of their practice and the other 80-90% of their practice is at the range. For effective skill building, we've got to reverse that.
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#34 4 things you can do to move the needle right now
Here's what they are... Check your grip Set yourself up to practice at home Learn training vs trusting mode/read Golf is not a game of perfect by Bob Rotella Start working on chipping with a less lofted club This episode is packed with a LOT of actionable stuff! Let's go!
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#33 1000 Days of Doing with Ben Miller
Improving your game does NOT take a Herculean effort. At Face First Golf we work smarter, not harder. Real improvement comes from doing the little things day in and day that add up to big things... like reducing your handicap by a third like Ben Miller did. With 1000 days to go until his 60th...
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#31 Tools of the Trade
Every master of his craft needs his tools. In this episode I'm sharing audio from one of the first videos you get after signing up. There are 7 you're going to need and you can get all of them for less than $100. Set yourself up for success!
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#30 Golf is like Dancing
What a great live lesson Friday we had this morning! Great attendance, great interaction, and just a fast paced ride to improving your grip among other things. Mastering your golf swing is just like mastering anything else. And I got reminded of it when my wife and I started dance lessons this...
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#29 The 3 myths and 4 pillars of improvement
The 3 previous episodes were about the 3 myths of golf improvement. Today I wanted to summarize all 3 and add the 4 pillars of success in improving your game. Thanks for checking it out! Craig
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#28 Do you have to get worse before you get better?
Have you ever heard that when it comes to improving your game you have get worse before you better? These days we only hear about quick fixes. But there's a good reason that old school prevailing thought was that you have to get worse before you get better. It's all explained in today's podcast...
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#27 You don't fix your swing on the driving range
The driving range is NOT where you fix your swing. The driving range is where you hit 200 balls with 7 different swing thoughts. On the driving range, a lot of players wonder... Am I crazy or is this not doing any good at all? You're not crazy! There are 2 big problems on the range. The first is...
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#26 Doing the Small Swing Work
Today's episode is a little different. I recorded a video about how you need to walk before you run to make the big changes. It means learning good motion with small, slow swings before building it into your full swing at full speed. The video I recorded got a little long - 8 minute or so. And it...
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#25 Weak Grip Creep
Today's episode dives deep into one of our favorite topics: the grip. Ever heard of a strong grip? Well, if your handicap's over 12, you might want to listen up. Picture that neutral grip—yeah, that V between your thumb and forefinger? Let's make sure it's pointed in the right direction. And hey,...
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#24 The 2 most important lessons
Craig kicks off the episode with a candid discussion about the reality of improving your golf game. He emphasizes the necessity of hard work and consistency over time to see real improvement. Lesson 1: Start Small to Make Big Changes Drawing on his 25 years of teaching experience, Craig talks…
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#23 The 4 Stages of Improvement
Stage 1: Starting with Zero Knowledge: This is where every golfer begins, knowing nothing about the technicalities of the game. Stage 2: Getting Stuck in Online Programs and YouTube: Next comes the phase where you might find yourself endlessly scrolling through online lesson programs and watching...
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Driver
Today’s discussion revolves around the importance of hitting the driver well, contrary to the common belief that short game is all that matters. Craig recounts a conversation with an experienced golfer who offered a simple yet profound insight into improving his swing. He dissects the mechanics…
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The Power of Home Practice
Coming to you from sunny Marana, Arizona, I've got my eyes set on my trusty net, gearing up for our weekly Live Lesson Fridays. Picture this: players from all corners of the globe connecting via Zoom, sharing swings, and getting personalized lessons right from the comfort of their own home. Now,...
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To New Beginnings
I'm pumped to be back on the podcast, and what better way to kick things off than by talking about transformation. You know, that feeling of looking in the mirror and barely recognizing yourself because you've crushed your goals? That's what I'm going for, not just with my own health (hence the…
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The Second Best Time to Start
In this episode, Craig delves into a topic that many golfers can relate to—the importance of getting a head start on your golf game for future success. We often make the mistake of thinking that the issues we're facing right now are solely a result of our current actions. However, in golf and…
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Don't let Procrastination and Perfectionism stop you
Craig kicks off the podcast by debunking the myth that improving your game is a Herculean task. He emphasizes that the real challenge lies in the inconsistency of methods and swing thoughts, rather than the difficulty of the game itself. One of the key takeaways from this episode is the…
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Improving your game as a Type A
The highlight of this episode is the success story of Micheline, a determined golfer from Ontario, Canada, who exemplifies the journey to improvement. Micheline is a Type-A personality with high expectations, and she was ready to conquer the game. Her story is about ups and downs and her journey…
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Riding the waves of improvement
The Face First Golf podcast, hosted by Craig Jones, is dedicated to improving your golf game. Craig has 25 years of experience as a golf coach and has helped over 20,000 players improve their game through online learning. Episode Overview In this episode, Craig discusses the reality of improving...
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The 4 stages of making a swing change
This is something that is missed in so many lesson programs. They just don't talk about the process of making a swing change. And if you don't know the process, you're going to get derailed over and over and over because bumps in the road are going to come up that are 100% predictable. But if you...
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Is there such thing as a quick fix?
You know the Face First Golf podcast is where we face the truth. But what's the truth about quick fixes in golf? Does the quick fix exist? My answer might surprise you. Give it a listen! If you're a 12+ handicap player who's ready to become part of a welcoming community of players who are working...
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Why I'm no longer scared to tell the truth
I'm not proud of it, but I used to tell tales of overnight fixes in my own marketing. But more than ever, I think people are craving the truth. If you're here, you're probably one of them. In this episode, I get a bit granular about the iterations of Face First Golf and how we ended up with the...
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Part 2 - Is the driving range a waste of time?
If you heard part 1 (the previous episode), you understand things that most players never do like... Why MOST time spent on the range is a waste... AND... Why ball flight can be a distraction and seeing ball flight while practicing can actually SLOW or STOP your progress. Those things are 100%...
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Is the Driving Range a waste of time?
Most players think of the driving range as the place you go to improve your game. But is that really the case? Could there be a better way? The answer is YES! If you're ready to stop the madness of marathon ball beating sessions and learn a better way to improve faster with less effort, this…
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The Goldilocks Rule
For peak motivation, humans need to be working on a skill that’s at the edge of their capabilities. It can't be too hard. And it can't be too easy. It has to be just right. That's the Goldilocks rule. And today we're talking about how to apply it to improving your game. If you're a 12+ handicap...
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Taking a swing change from concept to course
Too many players end up "dabbling" with improving their game instead of taking real action. If your handicap is over 12, the skill you have to learn to unlock the effortless power that's inside of you is the skill of swinging your downswing path from the inside and making a full forearm rollover...
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What should you fix first - path or face?
The VAST majority of players struggle with an over the top swing and an open club face. But which do you fix first? There is a definitive answer to the question. Learn what it is so you can get to work on fixing the right thing first! As always, fee free to visit www.facefirstgolf.com to see if...
About this show
Golf Swing Fix is the podcast for 12+ handicappers tired of swing confusion and wasted range sessions. Hosted by Craig Jones—a 25-year coach, former Golftec owner, and founder of Face First Golf—this show helps you simplify your swing and transform your game with short, focused home practice. Join over 20,000 players who have already used Face First Golf to turn their weak slice into a powerful draw.If you want to fix your slice, gain effortless power, and hit a draw—and you know the range isn’t the answer—you’re in the right place. Get clear, practical advice to make real progress without overcomplicating your swing.
Hosted by
Craig Jones