The Skillest Podcast
Talking all things golf from the perspective of game improvement, Skillest founder and president Baden Schaff and former PGA Tour player turned coach David Lutterus cover the latest news from the Tour, give tips to improve your game, and talk with a variety of guests from the golf world. Skillest is an app that empowers golfers to learn from the best pro coaches from around the world, anytime, anywhere. With video feeds, tips and access to one-on-one lessons and 24/7 swing support, Skillest is the tool that will help you improve your game. Learn more at skillest.com
Episodes
29 episodes
RECAP of the 2024 U.S. Open
We had an AMAZING FINISH at Pinehurst, and Ludda (our boots on the ground) had plenty to document. The boys broke down the iconic moments from the tournament, analyzed Rory's swing (and collapse), as well as discussed the significance of the fa...
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Season 2
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Episode 12
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35:36
2024 U.S. Open Preview FEATURING Alex Clapp
Happy U.S. Open Week! Ludda is out this episode, as he will be our "boots on the ground" LIVE from Pinehurst (stay tuned for more podcasts this week) but in his place TODAY, we have the brilliant Alex "Clappy" Clapp, a renowned golf coach and S...
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47:55
RECAP of PGA Championship
The boys break down the 2024 PGA Championship as they talk Schauffele winning, the biggest surprises of the tournament, and other amazing stories from the weekend in Valhalla.As always, you can sign up for Skillest here:
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Season 2
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Episode 10
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26:35
PGA Championship Weekend
The boys are BACK and brought some championship level energy to this pod! They broke down all things PGA Championship play at Valhalla, who they think will win it, and yes... they mentioned Scottie Scheffler's all time performance today.
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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32:24
Who is David Lutterus? Exploring the past of our famous co-host
In this episode, it was all about the man of the hour, David Lutterus. In this very casual yet epic one-on-one interview, Baden explores the incredible origin of our international man of mystery, revealing some awesome tales and inspiring knowl...
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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39:07
Episode 24: Alex Moore, 6-year Skillest Veteran
On this episode, Baden gets technical with a LONGTIME friend of the Skillest Platform, coach Alex Moore, who has been on the app for 6 and a half years. They discussed the influence that the great Mac O’Grady had on his coaching career, how he ...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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38:01
Episode 23: Ryan Ruffels Returns!
One of the first ever Skillest Podcast guests returns after all these years as Ryan Ruffels is back on the program! On this episode, the guys talked about Ryan's involvement with Jason Day's new clothing line Malbon Golf, how YouTube and other ...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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36:51
Episode 22: The Legendary Terry Rowles joins Skillest
We finally got him! Terry Rowles, one of the most renowned names in the world of golf instruction, NOT ONLY joins us on our podcast...Terry is becoming a Skillest Coach! In this episode, we welcome Terry and his research-based approach to the S...
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39:46
Episode 21: Epic interview with Andy Proudman
The boys were STOKED for this episode as online coaching pioneer Andy Proudman stopped by the Skillest pod to talk about Me and My Golf, content creation, and the future of golf instruction...As always, you can sign up for Skillest here...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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44:37
Episode 20: The boys get TECHNICAL
In this episode, you pretty much get a free golf lesson. The guys get super detailed on what your swing should look like, how you should differentiate your swing on the fairway as opposed to on the tee box, and of course which professional swin...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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36:48
Episode 19: Tiger Woods leaves Nike & Major Debates in Chipping
Episode 2 of the new year kicks off with a major splash in the world of golf sponsorships: Tiger Woods has parted ways with Nike after 27 years. Shortly after, the boys get into some interesting debates about chipping (and this turns into a ver...
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Season 2
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37:29
The Return of The Skillest Pod!
By popular demand, the boys are BACK! On today's episode, they broke down the ongoing LIV/PGA Tour debacle, Lutta playing with Donald Trump, and of course...they dropped some world class golf knowledge.Sign up for Skillest or download t...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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39:57
Episode 17 – Weekend Roundup & All Things Short Game
More golfers are off to LIV, including Brooks Koepka. In Gee Chun wins the LPGA Championship and Xander Schauffele wins the Travelers. Lutterus shares his experience at Muirfield Village Golf Club over the weekend. Then the guys have a de...
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Season 1
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Episode 17
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51:56
Matt Fitzpatrick Wins the US Open
An absolutely epic finish to America's major is recapped by Baden Schaff & David Lutterus, as they break down the 2022 US Open at The Country Club in Brookline, MA, USA.Want 20% off a lesson? Use promo code PODCAST at checkout.<...
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Season 1
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Episode 16
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46:07
2022 US Open Preview
Baden & Ludda are back to preview the US Open, including all the news surrounding LIV Golf leading into America's Major.Want 20% off a lesson? Use promo code PODCAST at checkout.Skillest on social...TikTok: https://tikto...
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Season 1
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Episode 15
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37:09
Drew Steckel – PGA Championship Preview
Skillest coach and coach of Kevin Na & Jason Krokak joins the podcast to preview everything about this weekend's PGA Championship.Want 20% off a lesson? Use promo code PODCAST at checkout.Skillest on social...TikTok: htt...
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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40:01
Episode 13 – Blitz Golf, Ludda's Adventures, & Swing Trends
After a two-week hiatus, the guys are back to recap David's recent adventures back in Australia, including how he played (and broadcasted) in Blitz Golf , riding helicopters to weddings, and giving lessons to local golfers. Then, Baden & Da...
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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43:28
Masters Preview & more with Taylor Crosby
The guys are joined by Skillest coach Taylor Crosby, Lead Instructor at Reynolds Lake Oconee. The three talk about Taylor's background, his experiences with Lutterus, and the 2022 Masters.Want 20% off a lesson? Use promo code PODCAST at...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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46:08
Evin Priest of Australian Golf Digest & "Chasing Majors"
Evin Priest of Australian Golf Digest joins the show to discuss his podcast "Chasing Majors," a 13-episode series with Tiger Woods' former caddie Steve Williams where the two deep dive into Steve & Tiger's wins together & more. Plus, Ba...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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41:29
THE PLAYERS Recap & the Rise of Cam Smith
Baden & Lutterus jump right into this episode talking about coaching the likes of Cam Smith, how other players take advice, and what's worked for them. After, the duo recaps THE PLAYERS, look forward to The Masters, and deep dive into diffe...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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41:47
Bay Hill Preview & Latest on Tour
The boys are back after a week-long hiatus to recap the Honda Classic, preview the Arnold Palmer Invitational, discuss the latest on Phil Mickelson, and answer listener questions.Want 20% off a lesson? Use promo code PODCAST at chec...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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42:24
Greg Chalmers
SUBSCRIBE AND LEAVE A REVIEW WITH YOUR SOCIAL MEDIA HANDLE FOR A CHANCE TO WIN A FREE SKILLEST PUTTING LESSON WITH GREG CHALMERS.Arguably the best putter in the PGA Tour, Greg Chalmers joins the pod to discuss his career, how he became ...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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46:47
Sean Foley – Episode 7
Widely regarded as one of the best coaches in the world, Sean Foley joins Baden and Lu to talk about his career, his unique coaching style, what he learned from working with Tiger Woods, his current endeavor with Lydia Ko, coaching some of the ...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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57:14
Matt Every – Episode 6
Back-to-back Bay Hill winner Matt Every joins the podcast to discuss everything from getting his tour card, changing coaches, and his new clothing line.Want 20% off a lesson? Use promo code PODCAST at checkout.0:00 Start2:00...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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46:06
Coaching Cameron Smith – Episode 5 with Grant Field
Australia's Coach of the Year Grant Field joins the podcast to break down Cam Smith's record setting -34 performance, analyze his swing, and talk all things coaching. Want 20% off a lesson? Use promo code PODCAST at checkout.
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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44:55
