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Stop Chasing the Perfect Swing. Start Playing Better Golf.
Oct 24, 2026 1:28:50 S13 E55

Stop Chasing the Perfect Swing. Start Playing Better Golf.

Stop Chasing the Perfect Swing. Start Playing Better Golf.
Next on the Tee: Where Golf Legends Live & Your Game Gets Better
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About this episode

What does a PGA Tour caddie say when his player feels the pressure—and why does your best driving-range swing sometimes disappear on the first tee?

This week on Next on the Tee, I welcome PGA Tour caddie Colton Heisey and golf instructor Daniel Guest for conversations packed with inside-the-ropes stories and practical ways to improve your game.

Colton shares his journey from Pennsylvania caddie days to getting the call to be on the bag for Max Homa in the Bahamas—with just three days to get there and no passport. He reflects on working with Sahith Theegala, Matthew Wolff, Brandon Matthews, and Lexi Thompson as well, plus the emotions of earning his first PGA Tour victory alongside Ricky Castillo at the Puerto Rico Open.

We also explore how caddies earn trust, recognize nerves, and help players reset after a poor shot. Plus, hear the story behind a jaw-dropping Brandon Matthews drive that required carrying the ball 355 yards over water to get the eagle they needed to make the cut, and Colton’s two simple course-management tips for amateur golfers.

Then, Imagen Golf founder Daniel Guest explains his approach to helping golfers improve without overwhelming them with swing positions. We discuss:

• Identifying your biggest miss and building a personalized improvement plan

• Addressing a persistent slice

• Practicing more like you play so your range work transfers to the course

• Setting realistic distance expectations and choosing clubs that help you score

• Questioning common swing advice, including “keep your head down”

From managing pressure to making smarter decisions, these conversations offer ideas you can take straight to your next round—with a little Vitamin G for gratitude along the way.

Next on the Tee: Where Golf Legends Live and Your Game Gets Better.

Key Takeaways

  • Colton Heisey discusses earning players’ trust, recognizing nerves, and helping golfers reset after a poor shot.
  • Heisey shares two course-management tips for amateur golfers and a story about a 355-yard carry over water by Brandon Matthews.
  • Daniel Guest recommends identifying your biggest miss and creating a personalized improvement plan rather than overwhelming yourself with swing positions.
  • Guest discusses practicing in ways that transfer from the range to the course, setting realistic distance expectations, and choosing clubs that help you score.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which golfers does Colton Heisey mention working with?

Sahith Theegala, Matthew Wolff, Brandon Matthews, Lexi Thompson, Max Homa, and Ricky Castillo.

What does Daniel Guest suggest golfers focus on first?

Identify their biggest miss and build a personalized improvement plan.

What driving-range practice topic does the episode cover?

Practicing more like you play so range work transfers to the course.

What was the Brandon Matthews drive described in the notes?

A 355-yard carry over water for an eagle needed to make the cut.