The Pure Drive Golf Podcast Tue, 28 Apr 2026 14:30:43 -0400 https://www.buzzsprout.com/1428367 en-us © 2026 The Pure Drive Golf Podcast yes adc013c4-9cc8-504e-8075-2a86969c3aed Adam Kolloff and Brian Dunleavy episodic false The Pure Drive Golf staff, hosted by Brian Dunleavy, give their thoughts and opinions on all things golf. Instructrion, equipment, courses, tournament play, PGA Tour news, and all things in the golf world are frequent topics discuseed. 

]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) Adam Kolloff and Brian Dunleavy https://storage.buzzsprout.com/pgj5lka2j8dwlkozw4u3aphyqhx0?.jpg The Pure Drive Golf Podcast The Pure Drive Podcast Re-Launch The Pure Drive Podcast Re-Launch Brian Dunlevy and the Pure Drive team officially relaunch the Pure Drive Podcast, joined by Pure Drive Drive Golf owner and Director of Instruction Adam Kolloff to share their unique perspective as teaching professionals. The show will cover a wide range of golf topics including PGA Tour news, lesson insights, equipment reviews, course discussions, and tournament prep—all drawn from their day-to-day experiences coaching 25–45 golfers per week.

A major focus of the episode is common swing issues, particularly shanking. The group discusses how small technical changes can sometimes worsen contact for certain players (“delicate flowers”), and emphasizes practical, feel-based drills—like placing a towel or object outside the ball—to improve strike without overthinking mechanics. They highlight the importance of adaptability in coaching and using athletic instincts over technical overload.

The conversation shifts into player development and practice strategies, including:

  •  Prioritizing strike quality (avoiding fat/shank misses) 
  •  Using drills for low-point control (towel drill, fairway bunker practice) 
  •  Structuring wedge practice through both swing length and club speed 
  •  The importance of short game preparation before tournaments 

Adam recaps his recent NEPGA event, reinforcing the idea that players can perform well even when they don’t feel their best. The group discusses managing expectations, sticking to routines, and building confidence through experience.

On the professional golf side, they touch on:

  •  The Fitzpatrick brothers winning the Zurich Classic 
  •  Tournament insights and player picks for the upcoming event at Doral 
  •  Nelly Korda’s dominant win at the Chevron Championship and her putting changes 
]]> Brian Dunlevy and the Pure Drive team officially relaunch the Pure Drive Podcast, joined by Pure Drive Drive Golf owner and Director of Instruction Adam Kolloff to share their unique perspective as teaching professionals. The show will cover a wide range of golf topics including PGA Tour news, lesson insights, equipment reviews, course discussions, and tournament prep—all drawn from their day-to-day experiences coaching 25–45 golfers per week.

A major focus of the episode is common swing issues, particularly shanking. The group discusses how small technical changes can sometimes worsen contact for certain players (“delicate flowers”), and emphasizes practical, feel-based drills—like placing a towel or object outside the ball—to improve strike without overthinking mechanics. They highlight the importance of adaptability in coaching and using athletic instincts over technical overload.

The conversation shifts into player development and practice strategies, including:

  •  Prioritizing strike quality (avoiding fat/shank misses) 
  •  Using drills for low-point control (towel drill, fairway bunker practice) 
  •  Structuring wedge practice through both swing length and club speed 
  •  The importance of short game preparation before tournaments 

Adam recaps his recent NEPGA event, reinforcing the idea that players can perform well even when they don’t feel their best. The group discusses managing expectations, sticking to routines, and building confidence through experience.

On the professional golf side, they touch on:

  •  The Fitzpatrick brothers winning the Zurich Classic 
  •  Tournament insights and player picks for the upcoming event at Doral 
  •  Nelly Korda’s dominant win at the Chevron Championship and her putting changes 
]]> Adam Kolloff and Brian Dunleavy Buzzsprout-19090808 Tue, 28 Apr 2026 14:00:00 -0400 3167 3 1 full false The boys are back! The boys are back! Pat and Adam are back from a short Podcast Vacation to discuss Adam's Pure Plane Launch and give out their British Open Picks

]]> Pat and Adam are back from a short Podcast Vacation to discuss Adam's Pure Plane Launch and give out their British Open Picks

]]> Adam Kolloff and Patrick Bigelow Buzzsprout-8851616 Mon, 12 Jul 2021 14:00:00 -0400 2728 1 21 full true Coaching & PGA Professional experience with Nick Bova Coaching & PGA Professional experience with Nick Bova 2020 New Jersey Section Teacher of the Year, Nick Bova drops in to talk about his recent experience at the PGA Professional Championship. He also talks about his early playing career and how he started teaching. Nick is an awesome dude - lots of laughs in this one

]]> 2020 New Jersey Section Teacher of the Year, Nick Bova drops in to talk about his recent experience at the PGA Professional Championship. He also talks about his early playing career and how he started teaching. Nick is an awesome dude - lots of laughs in this one

]]> Adam Kolloff and Patrick Bigelow Buzzsprout-8418302 Tue, 27 Apr 2021 21:00:00 -0400 2616 1 19 full true Masters Recap: Deki puts Japan on shoulders! Masters Recap: Deki puts Japan on shoulders! Pat and Adam give live reactions following the conclusion of the final round of the Masters. 

]]> Pat and Adam give live reactions following the conclusion of the final round of the Masters. 

]]> Adam Kolloff and Patrick Bigelow Buzzsprout-8315242 Sun, 11 Apr 2021 20:00:00 -0400 2022 1 18 full true Masters Preview with "Big Feta" Masters Preview with "Big Feta" Pat and Adam welcome Pure Drive Staff Member, "Big Feta" to the pod. The boys talk all things Masters and give fans some of their favorite plays

]]> Pat and Adam welcome Pure Drive Staff Member, "Big Feta" to the pod. The boys talk all things Masters and give fans some of their favorite plays

]]> Adam Kolloff and Patrick Bigelow Buzzsprout-8273882 Mon, 05 Apr 2021 08:00:00 -0400 3110 1 17 full false The Club Fitting Episode The Club Fitting Episode Adam and Pat welcome Pure Drive Club Fitter, Joe Manganiello to the pod to answer some listener questions. The boys open the Pod with a major Pure Drive announcement! You'll have to tune in to find out...

]]> Adam and Pat welcome Pure Drive Club Fitter, Joe Manganiello to the pod to answer some listener questions. The boys open the Pod with a major Pure Drive announcement! You'll have to tune in to find out...

]]> Adam Kolloff and Patrick Bigelow Buzzsprout-8236447 Mon, 29 Mar 2021 21:00:00 -0400 3283 1 16 full true Special Guest: Alex Clapp Special Guest: Alex Clapp Adam & Pat recap the Honda Classic and welcome good friend and one of England's best young instructors, Alex Clapp!

]]> Adam & Pat recap the Honda Classic and welcome good friend and one of England's best young instructors, Alex Clapp!

]]> Adam Kolloff and Patrick Bigelow Buzzsprout-8191559 Tue, 23 Mar 2021 08:00:00 -0400 4165 full false The Shauheen Nakhjavani Interview The Shauheen Nakhjavani Interview The boys welcome, Shauheen Nakhjavani, one of the top coaches in the world to discuss all things golf and his recent work with Darren Clarke. This is one you do not want to miss!

]]> The boys welcome, Shauheen Nakhjavani, one of the top coaches in the world to discuss all things golf and his recent work with Darren Clarke. This is one you do not want to miss!

]]> Adam Kolloff and Patrick Bigelow Buzzsprout-8145961 Mon, 15 Mar 2021 15:00:00 -0400 4879 1 15 full false Special Guest: Taylor Crosby Special Guest: Taylor Crosby Adam Kolloff and Patrick Bigelow Buzzsprout-8100139 Mon, 08 Mar 2021 11:00:00 -0500 4104 1 13 full true The Distance Debate The Distance Debate Pat and Adam, alongside new certified instructor, Connor Mulcahy, talk about the current debate in the world of golf about distance and it's effect in the modern game.  

]]> Pat and Adam, alongside new certified instructor, Connor Mulcahy, talk about the current debate in the world of golf about distance and it's effect in the modern game.  

]]> Adam Kolloff and Patrick Bigelow Buzzsprout-8047570 Sun, 28 Feb 2021 20:00:00 -0500 4879 1 13 full true Tom Brady, Brooks Koepka, and more Tom Brady, Brooks Koepka, and more Pat and Adam sit down for another fun episode talking about the Superbowl, Tom Brady's greatness, Brooks Koepka's big win, and answers to many of your questions from the mail bag. 

]]> Pat and Adam sit down for another fun episode talking about the Superbowl, Tom Brady's greatness, Brooks Koepka's big win, and answers to many of your questions from the mail bag. 

]]> Adam Kolloff and Patrick Bigelow Buzzsprout-7783729 Wed, 10 Feb 2021 06:00:00 -0500 4550 1 12 full false Welcoming Brian Dunleavy Welcoming Brian Dunleavy Pure Drive Golf certified instructor Brian Dunleavy joins us on this week's pod. Get to know Brian and Pat a little more as they ask each other questions and answer yours! Make sure to keep an eye on our socials if you would like to send in questions to be answered in later episodes. 

]]> Pure Drive Golf certified instructor Brian Dunleavy joins us on this week's pod. Get to know Brian and Pat a little more as they ask each other questions and answer yours! Make sure to keep an eye on our socials if you would like to send in questions to be answered in later episodes. 

]]> Adam Kolloff and Patrick Bigelow Buzzsprout-7617601 Mon, 01 Feb 2021 17:00:00 -0500 2680 1 10 full true How to Make a Swing Change How to Make a Swing Change Adam and Pat are back talking about swing changes. They help share valuable insights into the process of changing your swing and good practice routines that anyone can do at the range or home to accelerate the learning process. Adam and Pat also answer questions from the listeners about topics such as how to practice at home, how to fix the putting/chipping yips, diffrences between how Adam and Pat teach, and much more. 

]]> Adam and Pat are back talking about swing changes. They help share valuable insights into the process of changing your swing and good practice routines that anyone can do at the range or home to accelerate the learning process. Adam and Pat also answer questions from the listeners about topics such as how to practice at home, how to fix the putting/chipping yips, diffrences between how Adam and Pat teach, and much more. 

]]> Adam Kolloff and Patrick Bigelow Buzzsprout-7473751 Mon, 25 Jan 2021 10:00:00 -0500 2426 1 9 full true New Year - New Pod New Year - New Pod Adam and Pat are back to welcome their Pure Drive fans back for another year. They answer a a ton of your questions re: technique, mental game and many more.  The boys were laughing a lot in this one, so don't miss out!

]]> Adam and Pat are back to welcome their Pure Drive fans back for another year. They answer a a ton of your questions re: technique, mental game and many more.  The boys were laughing a lot in this one, so don't miss out!

]]> Adam Kolloff and Patrick Bigelow Buzzsprout-7238704 Mon, 11 Jan 2021 11:00:00 -0500 2680 full false The Speed Pod The Speed Pod Adam and Pat talk about how speed has changed the game of golf, ways the amateur player can get faster. How juniors and women need to train differently. Technique and drills. What coaches you should check out in your area. 

]]> Adam and Pat talk about how speed has changed the game of golf, ways the amateur player can get faster. How juniors and women need to train differently. Technique and drills. What coaches you should check out in your area. 

]]> Adam Kolloff and Patrick Bigelow Buzzsprout-6840547 Mon, 14 Dec 2020 11:00:00 -0500 1982 1 7 full true The Junior Golf Pod The Junior Golf Pod In this episode of the Pure Drive Golf Podcast, Pat and Adam and use their experience as instructors to help juniors and their parents navigate the world of junior golf. 

]]> In this episode of the Pure Drive Golf Podcast, Pat and Adam and use their experience as instructors to help juniors and their parents navigate the world of junior golf. 

]]> Adam Kolloff and Patrick Bigelow Buzzsprout-6750724 Tue, 08 Dec 2020 10:00:00 -0500 2229 1 6 full false The Adam Kolloff Interview The Adam Kolloff Interview In this episode of the podcast, Pat Bigelow  interview's Pure Drive Golf owner & Director Instruction, Adam Kolloff on how he got into golf, his playing career, the time he spent working as Jim McLean's Teaching Assistant, how he ended up at Liberty National and how Pure Drive Golf came to fruition. We also read and answer some questions from our listeners. Enjoy! 

]]> In this episode of the podcast, Pat Bigelow  interview's Pure Drive Golf owner & Director Instruction, Adam Kolloff on how he got into golf, his playing career, the time he spent working as Jim McLean's Teaching Assistant, how he ended up at Liberty National and how Pure Drive Golf came to fruition. We also read and answer some questions from our listeners. Enjoy! 

]]> Adam Kolloff and Patrick Bigelow Buzzsprout-6616435 Mon, 30 Nov 2020 12:00:00 -0500 3591 1 6 full false The Putting Pod The Putting Pod Adam Kolloff and Pat Bigelow talk putting and ways you can improve on the greens to lower your scores. Topics include:

  • How to warmup
  • What factors do you need to be aware of that make the ball go in
  • How to read greens
  • Drills to improve your putting
  • Is the stroke straight back - straight through, or along an arc
  • How to cure the putting yips
]]> Adam Kolloff and Pat Bigelow talk putting and ways you can improve on the greens to lower your scores. Topics include:

  • How to warmup
  • What factors do you need to be aware of that make the ball go in
  • How to read greens
  • Drills to improve your putting
  • Is the stroke straight back - straight through, or along an arc
  • How to cure the putting yips
]]> Adam Kolloff and Patrick Bigelow Buzzsprout-6512797 Mon, 23 Nov 2020 10:00:00 -0500 1635 1 5 full false Masters Preview and Playing Under Pressure Masters Preview and Playing Under Pressure In this episode Pat and Adam talk about the Masters and give their picks on who takes home the green jacket. Pat and Adam also talk about  how to play under pressure and share strategies during practice and on the golf course to perform better when it matters. 

]]> In this episode Pat and Adam talk about the Masters and give their picks on who takes home the green jacket. Pat and Adam also talk about  how to play under pressure and share strategies during practice and on the golf course to perform better when it matters. 

]]> Adam Kolloff and Patrick Bigelow Buzzsprout-6289540 Mon, 09 Nov 2020 10:00:00 -0500 1414 1 4 full false Hit Better Approach Shots Hit Better Approach Shots Hitting consistent approach shots put you in a position to score. Adam and Pat discuss strategies when hitting from the fairway, fairway bunkers, the rough, and uneven lies.  

]]> Hitting consistent approach shots put you in a position to score. Adam and Pat discuss strategies when hitting from the fairway, fairway bunkers, the rough, and uneven lies.  

]]> Adam Kolloff and Patrick Bigelow Buzzsprout-6204901 Tue, 03 Nov 2020 10:00:00 -0500 1616 1 3 full false Hit Better Tee Shots with Your Driver Hit Better Tee Shots with Your Driver Getting off the tee is one of the most important aspects of the game. But amateurs continue to struggle. Adam and Pat discuss strategies on the course to improve your consistency off the tee with your driver. 

]]> Getting off the tee is one of the most important aspects of the game. But amateurs continue to struggle. Adam and Pat discuss strategies on the course to improve your consistency off the tee with your driver. 

]]> Adam Kolloff and Patrick Bigelow Buzzsprout-6124759 Thu, 29 Oct 2020 10:00:00 -0400 1416 1 2 full false Welcome to the Pod Welcome to the Pod Adam Kolloff and Patrick Bigelow discuss topics such as club selection and simulating the pressure of competition

]]> Adam Kolloff and Patrick Bigelow discuss topics such as club selection and simulating the pressure of competition

]]> Adam Kolloff Buzzsprout-5961610 Mon, 19 Oct 2020 10:00:00 -0400 1398 1 1 full false