Athletic Motion Golf- The Podcast

When top PGA Tour pros need to fix their swing, they call Scott Hamilton.
In this exclusive episode of the Athletic Motion Golf Podcast, Mike Granato and Shaun Webb sit down with one of the most respected coaches on tour — Scott Hamilton — to uncover what really separates the best in the world from everyone else.

From tour-level ball striking and the myths average golfers still believe, to how Scott simplifies complex swing cha...

This might be the most misunderstood concept in the golf swing… and it's costing golfers more than they realize.

In this episode of the Athletic Motion Golf Podcast, Mike Granato and Shaun Webb break down one of the most commonly botched elements in the modern golf swing: shaft lean at impact.

Golfers everywhere are obsessed with achieving that “tour-level look” — hands forward, clubface compressing the ball — but most are chasi...

What if everything you thought about early extension was wrong?

In this episode of the Athletic Motion Golf podcast, Mike Granato and Shaun Webb dive deep into one of the most misunderstood and misdiagnosed swing faults in golf: early extension.

Most golfers (and sadly, a lot of coaches too) are watching the wrong hip, misreading camera angles, and making massive swing changes to fix a problem they don't fully understand. The re...

Are you struggling with early extension, poor pelvic control, or losing depth in your backswing? You’re not alone — and today, we’re breaking it all down.

In this episode of the Athletic Motion Golf podcast, Mike Granato and Shaun Webb sit down with golf coach and biomechanics expert Erik Barzeski to uncover the most common swing faults they see in golfers of all levels — and more importantly, how to fix them.

From pelvis thrust and ...

In this episode of the Athletic Motion Golf Podcast, Mike Granato and Shaun Webb break down the most common golf swing tips and rank them in the 2025 Golf Instruction Tier List — from Top Notch to Needs to Be BANNED.

This is one of the most brutally honest and entertaining breakdowns of swing advice on the internet.

We cover polarizing topics like:

• Is "Lag" really that important?
• Why "Swing Your Swing" is misuse...

Welcome to the Athletic Motion Golf Podcast with Mike Granato and Shaun Webb — and today, we’re diving DEEP into the world of golf speed training with none other than Fast Eddie Fernandes, 3X World Long Drive Champion and creator of the revolutionary HIITS Golf driver system.

In this power-packed episode, Eddie reveals why most speed training is DEAD WRONG — and how hitting actual golf balls with variable weighting (instead of just ...

Are you tired of thinking golf improvement is only for those with deep pockets? This episode of the Athletic Motion Golf podcast flips that script. Mike Granato and Shaun Webb break down EXACTLY how to get better at golf—on any budget. From free YouTube training (with a big warning) to app-based coaching tools, affordable indoor facilities, online swing analysis, and the most cost-effective way to get TOUR-level feedback… this is y...

If you've ever found yourself staring at a golf training aid, wondering if it’ll fix your swing—or wreck it—this is the episode you need.

Mike Granato and Shaun Webb of Athletic Motion Golf sit down and break down the best training aids for golfers, the ones that are absolute game-changers... and the ones that belong in the trash.

Inside, you'll hear real coaching stories, personal experiences with tools like the Swing Guid...

Ground forces are one of the most misunderstood topics in the golf world… and today, we’re diving deep.

In this episode of Athletic Motion Golf, Mike Granato and Shaun Webb unpack what ground forces actually do — and more importantly, what they don’t do — for your golf swing.

We talk through:

• Why jumping, flopping, and faking footwork is leading golfers in the wrong direction
• How muscular force is the real driver behind ground inte...

Are you rolling your trail foot the wrong way and unknowingly wrecking your swing power and consistency? In this episode of the Athletic Motion Golf podcast, Mike Granato and Shaun Webb break down one of the most common — and most misunderstood — trail foot movements in golf... and why so many instructors are STILL teaching it wrong. 

Whether you're a weekend warrior or aiming to swing like a tour pro, understanding the correct...

What happens when AI takes a swing at golf instruction?

In this episode of the Athletic Motion Golf podcast, Mike Granato and Shaun Webb break down Rory McIlroy’s legendary swing—but with a twist. They asked ChatGPT to do the analysis first.

🤖 From balance and posture to ground force and rotation, the guys dissect what AI got right, where it fell short, and why even the most advanced tools still need human context. If you're a ...

Most golfers hear it as one of their first tips: "Keep your head still." But what if we told you that trying to freeze your head is destroying your swing mechanics?

In this video, Mike Granato & Shaun Webb break down one of golf’s most misunderstood concepts—the illusion of head stillness. Whether you’ve been told you “lifted your head” or you’re battling inconsistent ball striking, chances are this advice is doing mor...

Golfers—this podcast is a must-listen if you’ve been told to “get your lead shoulder down” or “point your shoulders at the ball.”

This outdated advice might sound like good mechanics… but in reality? It’s one of the most harmful concepts you can follow—and it’s causing hip sway in your backswing.

Mike Granato and Shaun Webb are pulling no punches in this episode of the Athletic Motion Golf Podcast. They’re diving deep into one of the...

Want to make Team USA competitive again in the Ryder Cup? On this episode of the Athletic Motion Golf Podcast, Mike Granato & Shaun Webb break down what REALLY needs to change if we ever want to see the United States dominate like Europe has in recent years.

Mike and Shaun ask the hard questions:

• Should players pay to play in the Ryder Cup?
• Why are some top golfers showing up with zero fire?
• Is it time to overhaul how we pick t...

If you want to lower your golf scores immediately—this episode is a MUST LISTEN. Shaun Webb and Mike Granato from Athletic Motion Golf reveal the one skill that separates consistent players from frustrated ones... and it’s NOT what most coaches talk about. You’ll learn exactly how to control your ball in the wind, master 3/4 shots, and develop reliable distance control—especially under pressure.

Whether you're an amateur golfer...

If you’re a golfer stuck on the range wondering why your scores don’t drop—even though your swing is improving—this episode is for you. In this podcast, Mike Granato & Shaun Webb break down two insanely overlooked skills that will immediately impact your ability to shoot lower scores: knowing your carry distance and understanding your shot dispersion.

They give you the strategies that go beyond the swing mechanics. These are the...

n this episode of the Athletic Motion Golf Podcast, Mike Granato and Shaun Webb break down a question every golfer thinks they’ve figured out — but most are dead wrong about:

👉 Should you be doing block practice or random practice?

The truth? Most amateur golfers are already practicing randomly without knowing it. Grip, stance, ball position — all of it is inconsistent. And yet they’re still trying to “mix it up” even more… but that...

If you've ever wondered how the heck to find a legit golf instructor (and not just some YouTube-taught swing whisperer on the driving range), this is the episode for you.

Too many golfers waste years (and thousands of dollars) working with instructors who don’t actually change their swing — they just slap a Band-Aid on the shanks and hope for the best. In this episode, Mike Granato & Shaun Webb break down how to find a real...

Over 1,000,000 golf swings have been analyzed using the Swing Coach app—and the #1 swing fault? It’s not what you think.

In this episode, we dive into the massive data we’ve collected from real golfers across the world using the Swing Coach app—what we learned shocked even us. From the most common swing flaws like excessive hand depth, to why your range swing isn’t translating to the course, this isn’t just theory… it’s real-world f...