About this episode

The episode discusses the MORAD instructional system created by Mac O’Grady and its impact on golf instruction.

In this episode, Nick Arther returns to discuss MORAD, the influential but often misunderstood instructional system created by Mac O’Grady. Erik, Jayson, Tyson, and Nick explore MORAD’s origins, the philosophy behind its highly structured “machine-like” view of the golf swing, and why it captivated so many instructors from the 1980s through the early 2000s. The conversation also examines where some of those ideas still hold value, where modern technology has challenged or disproven certain concepts, and why highly model-based instruction can break down when applied too rigidly to individual golfers. Along the way, Nick shares stories from his own deep dive into MORAD, including years spent studying tapes, theories, and movements that shaped a generation of golf instruction. Hosts: Erik J. Barzeski, Jayson Nickol, Tyson Deskins Sponsor: Carl’s Place (https://carlofet.com) – Listen to the Episode for a coupon code!

People in this episode

Hosts: Erik J. Barzeski, Jayson Nickol, Tyson Deskins

Guest: Nick Arther

Topics covered

• golf instruction
• MORAD system
• Mac O’Grady
• golf swing philosophy
• technology in golf
• instructional methods

Keywords

• MORAD
• Mac O’Grady
• golf swing
• instructional system
• golf technology
• golf instructors
• golf philosophy

Sponsors

Carl’s Place

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: MORAD

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