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
In his pursuit to help you lower your scores, Claude breaks down why process matters more than outcome. Chasing results leads to bad decisions, while committing to the process keeps your focus on what you can control — the simplest way to add real consistency to your game.
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Claude shares four non-negotiables every golfer should be playing by in 2026 — standards that eliminate guesswork, improve course management, and actually lower scores in 2026.
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No golfer is perfect, but the best golfers know how to miss better. Claude talks about owning your miss, identifying your miss pattern, and using that information to improve course management, strategy, and scoring.
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Claude Harmon’s New Year’s resolution for golfers: stop chasing perfect. Because perfect is the enemy of progress. In this episode, we dive into why functional golf matters more than flawless swings and why the game ultimately comes down to one question — how good are your bad shots?
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Claude breaks down how just 30 minutes can be an effective practice session — whether you’re in the technical phase, the transfer/integration phase, or the execution/performance phase. The key is knowing which phase you’re in and making sure every practice session, every swing, and every ball you hit has a purpose.
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Claude and Ryan Crysler dive into how better strategy and game planning can free you from obsessing over technique — and help you finally reach your target score.
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Most golfers slow down when the weather cools, but Claude says the off-season is where real progress happens. He breaks down practical ways to use the winter months to level up your game.
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Claude sits down with English pro Laurie Canter, who’s on the brink of earning his PGA Tour card at the DP World Tour Championship, to talk career milestones, preparation, and what’s next.
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Practicing — and how you practice — can be one of the biggest drivers of improvement in your golf game…or one of the biggest roadblocks. Inspired by the idea that it’s often the process that fails, not the player, Claude explores why adopting a “No Blame” approach to practice can unlock more growth, more confidence, and bett...
Claude breaks down Nick Saban’s famous 24-hour rule — the idea that players and coaches get one day to celebrate a win or learn from a loss before shifting focus to what’s next. He explores how adopting that same mindset can benefit every golfer, from weekend players to competitors: taking time to recognize what you did well, being honest about what needs work, and then letting go so you can move forward with conf...
Claude welcomes Senior Instructor and Coach Ryan Crysler back to the pod to break down The Bogey-Proof Blueprint Game — a game he’s developed to help players stop chasing scores and start thinking like risk managers. It’s a mindset shift: par or better is a win, over par is a loss, and the perfect score? 18–0.
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Claude catches up with his longtime friend Bob Philion, the man who helped build Puma Golf from the ground up. They talk about his rise to leading Puma North America, how athletes and influencers shape modern sports marketing, and what’s next for one of golf’s most forward-thinking executives.
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Claude welcomes instructor Matt Gallant to the podcast for a conversation about the fine line between good and great players. Matt shares lessons from his own journey as both a competitor and coach — from facing Brandt Snedeker in high school to now teaching at The Floridian. They discuss the mental edge that separates elite golfers, why pros constantly tweak their swings, and the importance of balancing technical knowledge w...
Claude welcomes Ben Giunta, owner of The Tour Van, to discuss his career, his experience fitting pros on both the PGA Tour and LIV, and how he applies that expertise to help amateur golfers find the perfect equipment for their game.
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Claude welcomes pro golfer Brett Rumford to the podcast to reflect on his playing career and his recent transition into coaching. They dive into the strategies Rummy uses to help his clients sharpen their short game and master the bunker.
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Claude and Ryan Crysler explore surprising ways you can sharpen your golf game just by paying closer attention to the pros.
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Co-Founders Thomas Hackett and Rory Flanagan join Claude to discuss how PLATFORM Golf is reshaping the training and performance landscape by addressing the experience gap in simulator golf. In partnership with many OEMs, University programs, and PGA Pros, their technology is delivering an off-course solution that allows golfers to take full swing shots and sink real putts directly into a simulator experience.
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Legendary instructor Butch Harmon joins the pod to break down Tommy Fleetwood’s thrilling victory at the Tour Championship. Butch shares exclusive insights into Fleetwood’s preparation, mindset, and the key moments that led to his long-awaited PGA Tour win. He and Claude also dive into this year’s Ryder Cup picks, offering their takes on the selections and what to expect. Lastly, as Butch celebrates his 82nd birth...
Claude dives into the importance of speed when putting and lays out a drill he does with DJ to ensure you're working on that element of your game.
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In this episode, Claude shares a powerful lesson from his time at The Open Championship with Dustin Johnson, and why it changed the way he thinks about practice. While many golfers rely on block practice to sharpen their technique, Claude explains how random practice — and giving yourself real problems to solve — leads to skill acquisition and more consistent execution on the cou...
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