If you’re a 12+ handicap struggling with a slice, Craig Jones just dropped a masterclass in this episode that’ll flip everything you’ve been told on its head. Craig didn’t grow up playing golf—he was a 15-handicap slicer who had to grind his way to a 1. And in this episode, he shares exactly what he wishes someone had told him back then. From why your grip is probably sabotaging your swing, to how practicing at the range might be the worst thing you can do right now, Craig breaks down eight no-f...
May 21, 2025•26 min
What do a 90-71 bounce-back, a bogey-free 33, and a 45-minute silent car ride have in common? In this post-Masters episode, Craig unpacks a weekend full of highs, lows, and powerful reminders about what really moves the needle in golf—and life. From Nick Dunlap’s brutally honest post-round reflection to Rory’s historic Grand Slam and Justin Rose’s late-career fireworks, the pros brought the drama. But it was a quiet moment with Craig’s son, Jackson, after a tough tournament round that led to the...
Apr 14, 2025•37 min
Struggling with awkward lies on the course—especially those dreaded downhill or ball below the feet ones? You're not alone. In this episode of Golf Swing Fix, Craig breaks down why most 12+ handicappers chunk or thin shots from uneven lies and exactly how to fix it. You’ll learn the exact adjustments for four of the toughest lies in golf—downhill, uphill, ball below your feet, and ball above your feet. Craig covers everything from shoulder tilt and balance to where to aim and how to avoid the mo...
Apr 02, 2025•20 min
Ever had a great round ruined in your mind by one chunked chip or a single double bogey? You're not alone—and it’s not your swing, it’s your brain. In this episode of Golf Swing Fix, Craig reveals how negativity bias—your brain’s hardwired tendency to focus on what's wrong—could be quietly sabotaging your progress on the course. Craig dives deep into how this invisible force impacts your mindset, kills your confidence, and keeps you stuck. But more importantly, he shares how to beat it. From sim...
Mar 27, 2025•15 min
You don’t need more motivation—you need a system so simple it’s almost impossible not to follow. In this episode, Craig shares the powerful mindset shift that can transform your swing: discipline over motivation. Inspired by a reread of Atomic Habits and a moment with his son, Craig unpacks the truth about how small, consistent actions can lead to massive breakthroughs. He shares a compelling story from James Clear’s personal journey—from life-threatening injury to collegiate success—and ties it...
Mar 26, 2025•16 min
If you’ve been waiting around for motivation to magically show up and fix your golf swing, this episode is your wake-up call. Coach Craig breaks down why discipline—not motivation—is the real secret to transformation, and how a few focused minutes a day at home can totally change your game. He shares the exact tools and drills he recommends for 12+ handicappers, how to structure your practice to make progress automatic, and the surprising science behind dopamine, momentum, and building habits th...
Mar 25, 2025•14 min
Ever feel like your swing falls apart the moment you step onto the course, even after solid practice sessions? In this episode of Golf Swing Fix, Craig breaks down the real process of swing change—and why reverting back to old habits is not only normal, but part of the journey. You'll learn the mindset shift that every 12+ handicap golfer needs: improvement isn’t about picture-perfect swings at full speed or grinding on the range—it's about building the right skills the right way. You’ll learn w...
Mar 23, 2025•22 min
Think hanging back on your trail foot is your biggest swing issue? Think again. In this episode of Golf Swing Fix , Craig breaks down one of the most common mistakes golfers make: self-diagnosing their swing problems. The hard truth? What feels like the issue is almost always just a symptom—and chasing it could keep you stuck for years. Craig unpacks how root causes like an open clubface and a weak grip lead to the compensations you feel , like flipping, chicken-winging, hanging back, or swingin...
Mar 22, 2025•20 min
You’ve watched countless YouTube golf tips, tried different swing thoughts, and spent hours at the range—but your game isn’t improving. In this episode of Golf Swing Fix, Craig Jones reveals the missing link that’s keeping most 12+ handicap golfers stuck: action. It’s not about more information; it’s about the right information and actually putting it into practice. Craig explains why short, focused at-home practice is the key to real improvement, why consuming endless tips is holding you back, ...
Mar 11, 2025•17 min
In this episode of Golf Swing Fix, we dive into the concept of intermediate targets. Craig shares why focusing on a spot a few feet in front of the ball to align your shot can introduce doubt and why it’s more important to understand what a square club face looks like at setup. You’ll learn about using alignment aids like alignment sticks or the Teebox training aid in conjunction with the magnetic lie angle tool for working on what really matters - knowing what a square club face looks like when...
Mar 07, 2025•20 min
If you're stuck in an endless cycle of swing tips, wasted range sessions, and frustration, you're not alone. In this episode of Golf Swing Fix, Craig Jones is back and breaking down why the driving range isn’t helping your game—and what actually works instead. Craig shares why short, frequent at-home practice is the fastest way to transform your swing, helping you fix your slice, develop effortless power, and finally hit a draw. You'll also learn why an open clubface is the root cause of an over...
Feb 26, 2025•29 min
Today, I share a personal story about a rough round of golf I had, and how journaling helped me pinpoint the issue with my swing. Then we get into a topic that keeps coming up during the Live Lesson Friday sessions that I do weekly via Zoom with the members... keeping your elbows together for a better shoulder turn, better synchronization, and better tempo. Then I share my favorite training aid for making your range sessions better. As always... Remember the #1 key to improvement... one coach, o...
Jun 20, 2024•12 min•Ep. 46
The force was with Bryson on US Open Sunday. Today I tell a story of how I used to feel about Bryson and how that all changed in March of 2023 when he went out of his way to spend some real quality time with my 12 year old son. It's something neither of us will ever forget. Then we break down the shot that made history. The WAY he decided to play it was, like so many other things about his game, unconventional. You're going to see that shot replayed over and over whether you like it or not. Hope...
Jun 18, 2024•19 min
Today we're laying out the stages to improvement. Where are you in these stages? And do you really HAVE to do anything? Just knowing where you are and understanding the stages is progress in itself. Give yourself grace and don't put pressure on yourself. You are where you should be and you'll take the next steps when your ready. And you'll do it from an informed perspective.
Jun 16, 2024•10 min
Today, I’ve got a fresh story for you. Yesterday, on the seventh hole at Gallery North Course in Marana, Arizona, my buddy Josh hit his tee shot into a bunker. He had that long bunker shot that everyone dreads - about 40 yards. He hit a 60-degree lob wedge and came up way short. Here’s where it gets interesting: I had him switch to a 46-degree pitching wedge and hit the same shot. The result? Two out of three within ten feet. The lesson here is about using the right club and avoiding deceleratio...
Jun 15, 2024•14 min•Ep. 43
When it comes to improving your game, most people "play the field" to their own detriment. I got the idea for today's episode from a podcast I listened to by Alex Hormozi - a business mogul who's in his 30's and worth over $200 million. He said that before he got married, he spent 40% of his time "chasing tail" - his words not mine - haha! And getting married freed up 40% of his time. He was relating the same concept to business owners. He said most business owners waste 40% of their time thinki...
Jun 14, 2024•12 min•Ep. 42
The reality is, while it DOES take consistent work to improve, most players are making it WAY harder than it needs to be. HINT: It's NOT about spending hours at the range. Unfortunately, less than 1% of golfers will ever break through because they keep jumping from one method to another or spend too much time hitting balls at the range without purpose. The key is quality practice at home. Aim for 80% of your practice to be at home, making good quality repetitions without the distraction of ball ...
Jun 13, 2024•15 min•Ep. 41
Center face contact is crucial for pure, powerful shots. But so many players don't even know where they're hitting the ball on the face. Do you know where you hit it on the face? The easiest way to find out is to spray foot powder on your club face. And you can skip the fancy $13 sprays with a picture of a golfer on it and grab a $5 can of Dr. Scholl’s instead. It’s the same thing. You'll quickly learn whether you tend to miss it on the toe or the heel. And just being aware of it helps you impro...
Jun 12, 2024•11 min•Ep. 40
Too often, players misidentify their main issues. You might THINK hanging back on your back foot is the root cause of your inconsistency like the member I use as an example in today's podcast. More often than not though, there's something else going on - a root cause that you'd never identify on your own. You might have an open clubface due to a weak grip or a cupped lead wrist at the top of the swing causing an open club face. That might be the REAL cause of your poor ball striking. But you can...
Jun 11, 2024•16 min•Ep. 39
Today we're talking what we're always talking about - the TRUTH about improving your game. Every week we do Live Lesson Friday where members send in their swings for my personal feedback and today we're putting a few members in the spotlight and sharing what they've been able to accomplish with 10 minute at-home daily practice sessions. You can do it too!
May 03, 2024•15 min
Are you one of those players who has fallen in love with your 56 degree sand wedge or even your 60 degree lob wedge from around the green? Today we're talking about a better way to get the ball close to the hole and shave strokes. And there's a TON of actionable stuff you can do right now. We cover shot and club selection... how to pick your landing spot... the BLT setup for better contact and shots that role right up by the hole... PLUS a formula for picking your landing spot based on the club ...
Apr 26, 2024•9 min
Motivation comes and goes as how you FEEL . That's why you can't rely on motivation to change your game (or to change anything else in your life for that matter). Change requires work . Fortunately, the work is simple... But simple does NOT mean easy. It's simple because it's super easy to understand , and it only takes 5-10 minutes a day. And you can do it at home . But the hard part is that it requires DISCIPLINE. CONSISTENCY matters . It all means that if you only do the work when you're feel...
Apr 23, 2024•11 min
Most players don't practice at home. And if they DO practice at home, it's maybe 10-20% of their practice and the other 80-90% of their practice is at the range. For effective skill building, we've got to reverse that.
Apr 12, 2024•6 min
Here's what they are... Check your grip Set yourself up to practice at home Learn training vs trusting mode/read Golf is not a game of perfect by Bob Rotella Start working on chipping with a less lofted club This episode is packed with a LOT of actionable stuff! Let's go!
Apr 10, 2024•22 min•Ep. 34
Improving your game does NOT take a Herculean effort. At Face First Golf we work smarter, not harder. Real improvement comes from doing the little things day in and day that add up to big things... like reducing your handicap by a third like Ben Miller did. With 1000 days to go until his 60th birthday, Ben decided to do something golf related every one of those 1000 days. He shares his story in today's podcast.
Apr 09, 2024•11 min
Every master of his craft needs his tools. In this episode I'm sharing audio from one of the first videos you get after signing up. There are 7 you're going to need and you can get all of them for less than $100. Set yourself up for success!
Apr 07, 2024•20 min•Ep. 31
What a great live lesson Friday we had this morning! Great attendance, great interaction, and just a fast paced ride to improving your grip among other things. Mastering your golf swing is just like mastering anything else. And I got reminded of it when my wife and I started dance lessons this week. I'm no dancer, and it put me in that space that you'll be in when you finally decide to give up the gimmicks and quick fixes. You've got to pick it up and put it down over and over to create more beg...
Apr 06, 2024•12 min•Ep. 30
The 3 previous episodes were about the 3 myths of golf improvement. Today I wanted to summarize all 3 and add the 4 pillars of success in improving your game. Thanks for checking it out! Craig
Apr 05, 2024•30 min•Ep. 29
Have you ever heard that when it comes to improving your game you have get worse before you better? These days we only hear about quick fixes. But there's a good reason that old school prevailing thought was that you have to get worse before you get better. It's all explained in today's podcast along with the exact way you can ensure you can go through any swing change without ever having to worry about going backwards.
Apr 05, 2024•18 min•Ep. 28
The driving range is NOT where you fix your swing. The driving range is where you hit 200 balls with 7 different swing thoughts. On the driving range, a lot of players wonder... Am I crazy or is this not doing any good at all? You're not crazy! There are 2 big problems on the range. The first is that nobody will do the small swing work that's required to make big swing changes at the range. The second problem at the range is that you get distracted by ball flight. Instead of working on what you ...
Apr 03, 2024•12 min•Ep. 27
