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Son of a Butch with Claude Harmon

Son of a Butch with Claude Harmon

Join renowned golf coach Claude Harmon III as he interviews the best players in the world and personalities from all walks of life about golf and what it takes to be great.

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147 episodesEN-US

Show overview

Son of a Butch with Claude Harmon has been publishing since 2022, and across the 4 years since has built a catalogue of 147 episodes. That works out to roughly 120 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a fortnightly cadence.

Episodes typically run thirty-five to sixty minutes — most land between 33 min and 1h — though episode length varies meaningfully from one episode to the next. It is catalogued as a EN-US-language Sports show.

The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed 1 weeks ago, with 13 episodes already out so far this year. The busiest year was 2023, with 44 episodes published. Published by iHeartPodcasts.

Episodes
147
Running
2022–2026 · 4y
Median length
49 min
Cadence
Fortnightly

From the publisher

Claude Harmon is back and breaking down all things golf – a simple game that tends to confuse smart people. On Son of a Butch, Claude shares world-class swing instruction to help improve your scores while hosting conversations about what the best players, personalities and fanatics love about the game.

Latest Episodes

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Lessons from the Majors

May 6, 202628 min

Swing Thoughts

May 1, 202652 min

Recovery Shots with Ryan Crysler

Apr 23, 202652 min

Ep 143Stress Free Rounds with Ryan Crysler

Stress-free golf isn’t guesswork—it’s awareness. Ryan Crysler joins Claude to explain why tracking your data matters at every level, how to practice smarter with the clubs you actually use, and how on-course games can quickly level up your short game.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 26, 202649 min

Par 5s

If you’re losing strokes on par 5s, it’s a strategy problem. Claude explains why these holes are the easiest opportunity to gain shots, and how better planning and decision-making can immediately improve your score.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 19, 202626 min

Ep 141Dana Dahlquist

Claude welcomes top coach Dana Dahlquist to discuss swing mechanics, his work with Bryson DeChambeau, and the evolving future of golf coaching.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 12, 202653 min

Ep 1405 Core Principles

Claude walks through five core principles that will help improve your golf swing. Excellence isn’t a singular act, it’s a habit. By committing to these principles every time you step onto the driving range or the course, you’ll see a real impact on your execution.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 5, 202626 min

Ep 139Nic Catterall

High performance coach Nic Catterall joins Claude to break down the launch of Auden’s Golf Performance in Jacksonville, why most golfers warm up the wrong way, and what it’s like coaching Cam Smith at the highest level.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 25, 202648 min

Ep 138Anthony Kim

Claude dives into Anthony Kim's incredible win on LIVE this past Sunday in Adelaide. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 19, 202633 min

Ep 137Process Over Outcome

In his pursuit to help you lower your scores, Claude breaks down why process matters more than outcome. Chasing results leads to bad decisions, while committing to the process keeps your focus on what you can control — the simplest way to add real consistency to your game.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 28, 202626 min

Ep 136The 2026 Golf Non-Negotiables

Claude shares four non-negotiables every golfer should be playing by in 2026 — standards that eliminate guesswork, improve course management, and actually lower scores in 2026.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 21, 202626 min

Ep 135Your Miss is Your Identity

No golfer is perfect, but the best golfers know how to miss better. Claude talks about owning your miss, identifying your miss pattern, and using that information to improve course management, strategy, and scoring.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 14, 202628 min

Ep 134Stop Chasing Perfect

Claude Harmon’s New Year’s resolution for golfers: stop chasing perfect. Because perfect is the enemy of progress. In this episode, we dive into why functional golf matters more than flawless swings and why the game ultimately comes down to one question — how good are your bad shots?  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 7, 202628 min

Ep 13330 Minute Practice Session

Claude breaks down how just 30 minutes can be an effective practice session — whether you’re in the technical phase, the transfer/integration phase, or the execution/performance phase. The key is knowing which phase you’re in and making sure every practice session, every swing, and every ball you hit has a purpose.    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 10, 202547 min

Ep 132Game Planning with Ryan Crysler

Claude and Ryan Crysler dive into how better strategy and game planning can free you from obsessing over technique — and help you finally reach your target score.    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 3, 202546 min

Ep 131Off Season

Most golfers slow down when the weather cools, but Claude says the off-season is where real progress happens. He breaks down practical ways to use the winter months to level up your game.    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 20, 202527 min

Ep 130Laurie Canter

Claude sits down with English pro Laurie Canter, who’s on the brink of earning his PGA Tour card at the DP World Tour Championship, to talk career milestones, preparation, and what’s next.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 12, 202547 min

Ep 129No Blame Practice

Practicing — and how you practice — can be one of the biggest drivers of improvement in your golf game…or one of the biggest roadblocks. Inspired by the idea that it’s often the process that fails, not the player, Claude explores why adopting a “No Blame” approach to practice can unlock more growth, more confidence, and better results.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 5, 202532 min

Ep 128The 24 Hour Rule

Claude breaks down Nick Saban’s famous 24-hour rule — the idea that players and coaches get one day to celebrate a win or learn from a loss before shifting focus to what’s next. He explores how adopting that same mindset can benefit every golfer, from weekend players to competitors: taking time to recognize what you did well, being honest about what needs work, and then letting go so you can move forward with confidence.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 29, 202529 min

Ep 127The Bogey-Proof Blueprint Game with Ryan Crysler

Claude welcomes Senior Instructor and Coach Ryan Crysler back to the pod to break down The Bogey-Proof Blueprint Game — a game he’s developed to help players stop chasing scores and start thinking like risk managers. It’s a mindset shift: par or better is a win, over par is a loss, and the perfect score? 18–0. Follow Ryan's @GolfChaosManaged on Instagram for more golf drills and skills for the winning disciplined golfer.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 23, 202543 min
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