Driven Golf Podcast
by Jim Colton
Latest episode
48 - Chris Zambri on Building the Future of American Golf; Inside…
48 - Chris Zambri on Building the Future of American Golf; Inside…
About this podcast
The Driven Golf Podcast, hosted by Jim Colton, is designed to inspire and assist golfers of all levels. With a focus on "driving" passion and dedication in the game, the podcast features a variety of guests including PGA Tour coaches, professional golfers, and golf industry insiders who discuss topics ranging from career paths in golf to practical tips for improving one's game. Each episode includes an Angle of Attack segment with PGA professional Andrew Lewis, designed to help young golfers and parents navigated the competitive golf landscape.
Episodes
The newest 20 of 48 episodes
- 48 - Chris Zambri on Building the Future of American Golf; Inside the U.S. National Development Program · 1 h 31 min · Episode 48In this episode, Jim sits down with U.S. National Development Program Head Coach Chris Zambri to discuss how the USGA is building a national system to develop America’s next wave…
- 47 - Stewart Hagestad on Walker Cup and the Life of a Career-Am; Angle of Attack 50/50 Balls · 1 h 25 min · Episode 47In this episode, Andrew chats with "The G.O.A.T." of amateur golf, Stewart Hagestad on his incredible journey in the game as career amateur -- 16 U.S. Amateur appearance, 3…
- 46 - Cliff McKinney on Old Charlie; Angle of Attack on Match Play Gamesmanship · 1 h 21 min · Episode 46In this episode, Jim, Andrew and Joseph discuss the two big Amateur events coming up -- the U.S. Junior which started this week at Trinity Forest and the U.S. Amateur set for the…
- 45 - Mac Thayer on Junior Golf Scoreboard; Trusting the Process; Parent/Player/Coach Communication · 1 h 26 min · Episode 45In this episode, Jim sits down with Mac Thayer, founder of Junior Golf Scoreboard, to trace the 25-year journey from a dial-up, closet startup to the gold standard for junior…
- 44 - Brentley Romine on Way Too Early 2026 NCAA Golf Rankings; Charlie Woods wins AJGA; Process vs. Outcome Goals · 1 h 38 min · Episode 44Jim and Joseph sit down with Golf Channel’s Brentley Romine for a deep dive into the NCAA Men’s Golf Championship at Omni La Costa and a way-too-early look at the top contenders…
- 43 - Hayden Springer on Purpose, Perseverance and the PGA Tour · 1 h 31 min · Episode 43Jim sits down with PGA Tour professional Hayden Springer to discuss his journey through professional golf and the profound impact of his daughter Sage's life on him, his family…
- 42 - Angle of Attack with Andrew Lewis Compilation (Vol 4) · 2 h 18 min · Episode 42This episode is a compilation of all the Angle of Attack segments from DGP Episodes 33 to 41. Golf coach Andrew Lewis and Jim discuss a wide-range of topics around junior and…
- 41 - Scott Limbaugh on Culture, Competition, and the Soul of Vanderbilt Golf (Part Two) · 1 h 21 min · Episode 41In this episode, Jim Colton continues his conversation with Vanderbilt Men’s Golf Head Coach Scott Limbaugh in part two of their in-depth interview. They discuss the unique…
- 40 - Scott Limbaugh on Culture, Competition, and the Soul of Vanderbilt Golf (Part One) · 1 h 31 min · Episode 40In this episode, Jim sits down with Vanderbilt Men’s Golf Head Coach Scott Limbaugh for an in-depth discussion on his journey into coaching, his competitive mindset, and the…
- 39 - Coach John Fields on University of Texas Golf and the Champion Mindset · 1 h 31 min · Episode 39Andrew sits down with Coach John Fields, the hall-of-fame head coach of the University of Texas Men's Golf team. With 38 years of coaching experience, Fields has developed a…
- 38 - Ryan Frazer and the (First-Ever?) Junior Golf Tournament Fantasy Draft · 1 h 33 min · Episode 38Jim welcomes back Ryan Frazer, founder of Agora Golf, to share his insights on junior golf tournaments and navigating the increasingly competitive junior golf landscape. Jim and…
- 37 - Lawrence Donegan on McKellar Magazine and the Soul of the Game · 1 h 33 min · Episode 37Jim sits down with Lawrence Donegan, golf journalist and co-founder of McKellar, a golf magazine celebrated for its thoughtful storytelling and focus on the soul of the game…
- 36 - Coach Ryan Hybl on University of Oklahoma Golf and Building a Program · 1 h 51 min · Episode 36Jim sits down with Coach Ryan Hybl, the head coach of the University of Oklahoma Men's Golf team and recent inductee into the Golf Coaches Association of America Hall of Fame…
- 35 - Mike Carroll on Fit For Golf and the Benefits of Strength and Speed Training for All Golfers · 1 h 35 min · Episode 35In this episode of the Driven Golf Podcast, Jim sits down with Mike Carroll, the creator of the Fit for Golf app, to discuss how strength training can transform golf performance…
- 34 - Coach Mike McGraw on his Journey to Baylor Golf and Leaving the Game "Better Than I Found It" · 1 h 41 min · Episode 34In this episode of the Driven Golf Podcast, Jim sits down with Mike McGraw, the Hall of Fame coach of Baylor Men's Golf and host of the "Better Than I Found It" podcast. Coach…
- 33 - Shane Bacon on Broadcasting, Competing and Giving Back to the Game · 1 h 39 min · Episode 33In this episode of the Driven Golf Podcast, Jim sits down with Shane Bacon, renowned national broadcaster, podcaster, and writer, to discuss his journey through the world of golf…
- 32 - Class of 2025 Signing Day Special · 1 h 25 min · Episode 32Join us in helping celebrate the recent class of 2025 golfers who just signed with their respective college programs. We hear from eight different mens D1 coaches to learn more…
- 31 - Angle of Attack with Andrew Lewis Compilation (Vol 3) · 2 h 2 min · Episode 31This episode is a compilation of all the Angle of Attack segments from DGP Episodes 22 to 29. Golf coach Andrew Lewis and Jim discuss the lowest hanging fruit items for whittling…
- 30 - Brentley Romine on Predicting the 2025 U.S. Walker Cup Team · 1 h 13 min · Episode 30Brentley Romine from Golf Channel and NBC Sports comes on to discuss the recent USGA announcement of the 16-man Walker Cup practice squad. Brentley, Joseph and Jim discuss the…
- 29 - Josh Jacobs on College Golf Experience and Finding your Fit through CGX Camps · 1 h 16 min · Episode 29In this episode of the Driven Golf Podcast, Jim speaks with Josh Jacobs, founder and CEO of College Golf Experience (CGX). They discuss how CGX is helping to bridge the gap…
