Stop Overthinking Your Golf Swing: Brandon Bauman’s Simple Keys to Better Golf

Stop Overthinking Your Golf Swing: Brandon Bauman’s Simple Keys to Better Golf

July 29, 2026 · 8 min · Season 11 · Episode 866

About this episode

Mark Immelman interviews golf coach Brandon Bauman about simplifying the golf swing and improving mental focus for better performance on the course.

In this episode of On The Mark, Mark Immelman is joined by g olf coach and content creator Brandon Bauman , known online as @coach_bauman, for a practical and entertaining conversation about simplifying the golf swing and playing better golf with clearer intention . Brandon shares his approach to mental resets, swing balance, tempo, timing, leg action, speed, wind management, and playing smarter golf . His coaching style is simple, direct, and easy to apply, making complex golf concepts easier to understand for players of all levels. The conversation begins with one of the most important parts of scoring: how to reset mentally after mistakes. Brandon explains how he breaks a round into three-hole matches, uses physical restart cues, and “reintroduces” himself on the tee to create a fresh start during competitive rounds. From there, Mark and Brandon dive into the four pillars of the golf swing: timing, tempo, rhythm, and balance . Brandon explains why tempo does not mean slow, why a balanced finish still matters, how relaxed arms can create more speed, and why golfers should stop forcing speed with tension and handle drag. They also cover practical drills for better sequencing…

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