The Low Point: A Golf Podcast
By: The Low Point
Language: en
Categories: Sports, Golf
Two men. One a 15 handicap, one a 5. One in California, one in North Carolina. We are not pros. We steal hours for the game. We want to get better - and we've unlocked a framework for how to get better. One that works with the constraints of a normal, busy life. Each week we talk about the challenge. We talk about mind, body, strategy, practice, tools - the Five Pillars of Golf Improvement. We talk about what works, what fails, what keeps us coming back. So, what is The Low Point? It's going low, it's the bottom of your swing, it's...
Episodes
S1 E4: The Erin Hills Trip, and The Inaugural Continental
Dec 12, 2025In this episode of The Low Point Podcast, hosts Ryan and Nik recap their recent golf trip to Wisconsin and check in on their goals.
The boys played three great, but very different golf courses: 2017 Men's US Open host Erin Hills, golf course architecture darling Lawsonia Links, and college golf standout University Ridge, where the Wisconsin Badgers call home.
We also talk about our time in and around Madison, WI and discuss some of our favorite parts of the trip, including the food, the beverages, and the non-golf experiences.
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Duration: 01:01:13S1, E3: The Season Begins
Nov 16, 2025In this episode of The Low Point Podcast, hosts Ryan and Nik recap their Five Pillars of Better Bolf and recap their goals for the year.
They dive into Nik's recent rounds at Rustic Canyon and Torrey Pines South, including their strategies and mental approaches. Ryan reflects on his first round back after a five-month hiatus and his adjustment to North Carolina golf courses.
They explore ways to improve preparation and review of each round, emphasizing the importance of having a game plan, managing expectations, and focusing on mental resilience.
<... Duration: 01:07:31S2, E2: The South Course @ Torrey Pines
Nov 16, 2025Strategizing Torrey Pines South: A Deep Dive into Course Management
In this episode of The Low Point Podcast, recorded in Aprile 2025, hosts Ryan and Nik focus on one of The Five Pillars of Better Golf - STRATEGY.
Nik has an upcoming round at the famous Torrey Pines South Course in San Diego. The discussion focuses on course management, with a hole-by-hole breakdown of strategies to maximize scoring potential. Emphasis is placed on executing game plans, adapting to course conditions, and managing mental fortitude.
Key points include leveraging s...
Duration: 01:24:53S1, E1: The Five Pillars of Better Golf
Nov 16, 2025The Low Point Episode 1: The Five Pillars of Better Golf
In this inaugural episode, recorded in April 2025, hosts Ryan and Nick introduce themselves and set the stage for a golf improvement journey. Ryan is a 5-handicap golfer and Nick is a 15-handicap, and they candidly share the challenges they face in their games and their goals for the year. They discuss how small, consistent changes and focusing on specific aspects of the game can lead to significant improvement, even with limited practice time due to busy schedules.
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(00:00) Introduction to The Pod<...