Son of a Butch with Claude Harmon
Claude Harmon is back and breaking down all things golf – a simple game that tends to confuse smart people. On Son of a Butch, Claude shares world-class swing instruction to help improve your scores while hosting conversations about what the best players, personalities and fanatics love about the game.
Episodes
Claude welcomes back Senior Instructor and Coach Ryan Crysler for a deep dive into how everyday golfers can stay competitive, even when their swing isn’t cooperating. They explore practical strategies like having game plans A, B, and C, using tactical pauses, and relying on “auto-pars” to keep scores on track when technique falters.
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Claude welcomes Senior Instructor and Coach Ryan Crysler to the podcast to dive into bunker shots, what golfers are doing wrong, and what they can do to improve.
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Claude welcomes fellow golf instructor Justin Parsons back to the pod to discuss the success of his client Aldrich Potgieter, learnings that everyday golfers can use to improve their game, and the direction golf is going in terms of speed and distance.
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Claude welcomes 6x PGA Tour winner and longtime sportscaster Gary Koch to the pod to discuss the U.S. Open at Oakmont, the difference between the players on Tour today versus those when Gary was playing, and the prestigious Payne Stewart Award that he received in 2023.
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Claude breaks down the challenges U.S. Open contenders face at Oakmont, hole by hole.
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In this solo episode, Claude dives into the importance of intention, visualization, and external focus on the golf course to help you play better and improve your score.
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Claude welcomes sportscaster Steve Sands to the podcast to discuss the Scottie Scheffler show, their expectations for Rory McIlroy, Jon Rahm, and Bryson DeChambeau in the upcoming majors, and their thoughts on this year's Ryder Cup squads.
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Claude and former PGA Championship winner Jason Dufner connect to discuss his career, what it takes to win, and being a student of the game of golf.
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Going into the PGA Championship next week, Claude discusses his belief that professional golf is in a really good place because of what we're seeing on the golf course. He then dives a bit deeper into four players in the game and their chances at Quail Hollow ⏤ Scottie Scheffler, Rory McIlroy, Bryson DeChambeau, and Joaquin Niemann.
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In recapping his time at the Masters with Dustin Johnson and Noah Kent, and then returning home for a week of lessons with everyday golfers, Claude gives us a look at how he moves between these two worlds week in and week out.
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Claude gets a bit sentimental as he walks through his favorite Masters memories, including his first time in Augusta with his grandfather in 1987, Tiger's first win in 1997, Dustin Johnson's win in 2020, and many more.
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Claude sits down with Rickie Fowler to discuss his career, his command over his game and equipment, what it's like to be coached by Butch Harmon, and the many positive effects he's had on the game of golf.
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Claude discusses the importance of focusing on trying to make the putt as opposed to trying not to miss the putt. With that principle in mind, he talks through a putting drill he does with his Tour clients that helps them clear their heads and free up their stroke.
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Back from three weeks in Asia, Claude takes us through one of the gamified drills he does with Dustin Johnson. He breaks down the drill so everyday golfers can determine what their tendencies are with each club to make their practice more efficient.
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Claude takes us inside the Reignwood Icons of Football Tournament in Bangkok earlier this month where some of the most iconic footballers in the world tried their hand at golf. Having had the chance to watch and coach several players, including Joe Hart and David Ginola, Claude discusses some of the issues they faced, his approach to helping them hit better shots, and how golf is the ultimate equalizer for top athletes of all sport...
Claude welcomes musician Cameron Avery, a touring member of the Australian band Tame Impala, to the podcast to discuss his decision to dive into music instead of golf as a teenager, his return to the game, current golf ventures, and headlining Glastonbury.
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Claude joins us from Adelaide to discuss what he saw and experienced at the 2025 PGA Show, competition and innovation in golf products and formats, and the recent LIV tournaments.
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Claude welcomes PGA Tour pro Max Homa to discuss some significant changes he's made for the 2025 season.
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Claude welcomes elite instructor Justin Parsons to discuss Harris English's recent win at the Farmer's Insurance Open, the balance between technique and playing the game, and a few up-and-coming players that Justin instructs.
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Claude welcomes European and PGA Tour pro Tommy Fleetwood to the pod. They discuss his swing, his Ryder Cup experiences, being coached by Butch Harmon, and the launch of the Tommy Fleetwood Junior Academy in Dubai.
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