Larry Rinker Golf Podcast

Hall of Fame Teacher, Jim McLean, joins Larry to discuss his teaching philosophy, his mentors, and the path he took in his journey to become a Hall of Fame Member of the PGA of America.

Former PGA Tour player, Dave Stockton Jr joins Larry to discuss things he and his father worked on with Tour players. Also his thoughts on working with amateurs and keys to the short game. A lot of great stories and putting and short game tips in this episode.

CBS Commentator and PGA Tour Veteran Member, Gary McCord, joins Larry to discuss his induction into the SoCal Golf Hall of Fame, the new eligibility rules for the PGA Tour in 2026, Amer Mans, and the golf swing in general. Great episode with one of the wittiest personalities in golf and he's not done yet.

Former PGA Tour Player, Rick Fehr, joins Larry to discuss his career and what got him off track in his golf swing. They also discuss short game and putting and how they go about giving a lesson.

Hall of Fame Teacher, Jim Hardy, joins Larry to discuss his three books, The Plane Truth for Golfers, Solid Contact, and The Release. How the one-plane two-plane swing works with the two releases; RIT and LOP. Jim also goes over his pluses and minuses which he presented at the 1990 PGA National Teaching and Coaching Summit.

Two Time PGA Tour Winner, Richard Zokol, joins Larry to discuss their early days and Tour and how Larry nicknamed him, "Disco Dick," after playing well in Milwaukee wearing a Sony Walkman! Richard has come up with a system, MindTrak, to analyze how well you prepare and execute each shot on the golf course. Worth a listen for anyone trying to play competitive golf.

Three Time PGA Tour Winner, Olin Browne, joins Larry to discuss his career, things that worked and didn't work, and what brought him back to win again and be successful on the PGA Tour Champions where he won the 2011 Senior U.S. Open.

Top Teacher, James Leitz, joins Larry to discuss Launch Monitors, 3D, force plates and much more in this jam packed episode into technology in the golf swing. So many good stories and nuggets in this episode.

Former PGA Tour Winner and Short Game Guru, Stan Utley, joins Larry to discuss putting and short game and what has worked for their students. Great segment on what Stan worked on With Sergio Garcia and Jay Haas that could help your game!

PGA Tour Coach and 3D expert, Jon Sinclair, joins Larry to discuss how going back to your old swing will "feel" different along with his 3D, and golf shaft research.

Top Teacher, Bill Harmon, joins Larry to discuss lessons he learned from his father, Claude Harmon, who won the 1948 Masters as a club pro at Winged Foot Country Club. They also discuss the importance of the hands and learning how to square the club face.

Two Time PGA Tour Winner, Donnie Hammond, joins Larry to discuss his wins at Tour School, the Bob Hope Classic, and the Texas Open. Donnie tells a great story about playing in his first Masters in 1986 where he was in the second to last group on Sunday, when Jack Nicklaus made his historical run to capture his sixth green jacket. They talk about the different teachers they worked with through the years and what worked for them in their games.

2011 PGA Teacher of the Year, Mike Malaska joins Larr y to discuss tactile learning and recent conversations that he had with Jack Nicklaus. Don't miss this jam packed episode.

Top Teacher, Tom Stickney, joins Larry to discuss how he uses technology to teach including video, force plates, 3D, and launch monitors.

Top Teacher, Scott Munroe, joins Larry to discuss a new exchange student he's working with who is a world class fencer. They go on to talk about their time with Chia Chou, Wright Balance, Short Game, and Putting.

Dr. David Wright joins Larry in his first Podcast to talk about his Wright Balance Science and Research where he has come up with three swing models. The upper, mid, and low core. So many people have asked what is Wright Balance and how do I know which swing model I fit into? This episode is for you.

It was great to be on Chris Mascaro's Podcast, "Next on the Tee" recently. Chris said, "Larry Rinker shows me that I have a lot to learn about the golf swing. He offers valuable lessons on swing mechanics, the Wright Balance method, and timeless experiences from The Open and The Masters. A fun and insightful conversation filled with wisdom, nostalgia, and game-improving tips."