Published by Adam Kolloff and Brian Dunleavy
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.
Listen on Apple PodcastsThis week on the Pure Drive Podcast, Brian Dunlevy and Athan Goulos welcome a special guest, pro golfer Joey Savoie. Joey shares his incredible journey from growing up on a golf course in Montreal to competing at the highest levels of professional golf. The conversation dives into Joey's development as a player, why he considers himself a "late bloomer," and the importance of patience, long-term improvement, and trusting the process. Joey also offers a behind-the-scenes look at life on tour, discussing his coaching team, physical preparation, mental game, and what it really feels like to tee it up in front of thousands of fans at the Canadian Open.
This week on the Pure Drive Podcast, Brian Dunleavy breaks down a wild Open Championship. He dives into two of the biggest rules controversies from the championship, including Scottie Scheffler's fortunate relief and Bryson DeChambeau's controversial penalty. The conversation then shifts to amateur golf, where Brian discusses the rules every recreational golfer should know.
Episode Description This week on the Pure Drive Podcast, Brian Dunlevy is joined by Pure Drive instructor Athan Goulos for a deep dive into some of the most misleading golf advice. The conversation then shifts from swing mechanics to what really lowers scores. Brian and Athan discuss why too many golfers obsess over having a "perfect" swing instead of developing their short game, course management, and mental toughness. The episode wraps up with a preview of The Open Championship at Royal Birkdale, discussing the unique challenges of links golf, players to watch, and their tournament picks.
In this episode of the Pure Drive Podcast, Brian discusees one of the more common questions golfers have: How do you actually take a lesson and make it work on the golf course? The guys break down what players should expect during their first lesson at Pure Drive, how TrackMan and video analysis are used to identify the root cause of ball flight issues, and why understanding your golf game is more valuable than diagnosing your own swing.
This week on the Pure Drive Podcast, Brian Dunleavy goes into a deep dive on one of golf's hottest topics: club speed. Brian shares the lessons he learned along the way on his club speed journey. The episode also covers the biggest factors that actually help golfers hit the ball farther. He also discusses speed training protocols, equipment considerations, and common misconceptions about distance.
This week on the Pure Drive Podcast, Brian Dunlevy creates his ultimate "Dream 18" using only golf holes from courses across Massachusetts. From iconic private clubs like Myopia, The Country Club, Essex County Club, and Old Sandwich to public gems like George Wright, William J. Devine, and Granite Links, Brian carefully assembles a layout featuring his favorite holes, memorable tournament moments, stunning views, and some of the most demanding green complexes in the state. Whether you've played these courses or are building your own Dream 18 from the couch, this episode is a deep dive into some of the best golf Massachusetts has to offer.
This week on the Pure Drive Podcast, Brian Dunlevy is joined by Pure Drive Golf instructor Athan Goulos to discuss the development of competitive junior golfers and what it takes to play golf at the collegiate level. They recap the inaugural Pure Drive Junior Academy, a 12-week winter program designed to help aspiring tournament players continue improving throughout the offseason. Brian and Athan break down the unique challenges of coaching competitive juniors. They also dive into their college golf lives, sharing their personal experiences, discussing the scoring levels typically required for Division I, II, and III programs, and offering advice for juniors navigating the recruiting process. Plus, the guys preview the U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills, discuss their expectations for scoring, debate some of the game's biggest names, and make their picks for the year's toughest major championship.
This week on the Pure Drive Podcast, Brian Dunlevy and Adam Koloff break down some of their favorite golf drills and explain how the right drill can help golfers make lasting swing changes. From improving club path and clubface control to better sequencing, weight shift, and impact mechanics, the team shares practical drills they use every day with students at Pure Drive. The crew also discusses the upcoming U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills, Nelly Korda’s U.S. Women's Open victory, and their picks for the RBC Canadian Open.
This week on the Pure Drive Podcast, Brian is joined by Pure Drive instructor and Evan Gagnen to discuss one of the fastest-growing areas of the game: junior golf and beginner golf. The guys dive into the benefits of PGA Junior League, why the team format helps kids develop confidence, and how parents can introduce their children to golf in a fun and positive way. They also discuss what beginner golfers can expect from their first lesson, the most common mistakes new players make. We also hit on our favorite golf course logos, hat collections, Masters ticket applications, and the crew's picks for this week's Memorial Tournament.
This week on the Pure Drive Podcast, it’s just Brian and Bryan for a deep dive into all things club fitting, equipment trends, and the current state of golf gear. They also get into Brian’s early experience with the new Titleist GT driver lineup, and then shifts into a full breakdown of modern irons and fitting philosophy. Why lofts have gotten dramatically stronger over the years, and why many golfers are actually playing irons that are too strong for their game. Later in the episode, the guys react to the leaked PGA Tour player survey discussing distance, golf ball rollback, and the future of professional golf equipment.
On this week’s episode of the Pure Drive Podcast, Brian Dunleavy and Adam Kolloff down Aaron Rai’s PGA Championship victory, debate the major championship setup, and discuss why LIV golfers suddenly seem motivated again. The crew also recaps Brian’s latest U.S. Open qualifier and dives into the putting struggles that can make or break tournament golf. The main topic this week: “Why Do I Suck at Golf?” The guys break down the biggest reasons amateur golfers struggle including, poor fundamentals, setup mistakes, and bad practice habits. They also share some of their favorite drills for putting, contact, and improving consistency both on the range and on the course.
This week on the Pure Drive Podcast, Brian is joined by Pure Drive staff member Max Todisco. The guys dive into tournament golf, pressure putting, and the brutal reality of early-season golf in New England. Brian breaks down his Mass Open qualifier at Black Rock, where elite ball striking was overshadowed by 37 putts and a painful lesson on distance control. With a US Open local qualifier coming up at Berkshire Hills, the crew talks tournament nerves, why putting becomes exponentially harder under pressure, and how aerated greens make preparing for competitive golf nearly impossible this time of year. Then the spotlight turns to Max’s season-long challenge: breaking 80 before the end of the year to “keep his job” at Pure Drive. The crew discusses course management, avoiding blow-up holes, and why confidence may be the key to finally getting it done. To wrap things up, the guys preview the PGA Championship at Aronimink, and give their picks for the tournament.
In this episode of the Pure Drive Podcast, Brian Dunlevy is joined by the crew to break down their recent Titleist GTS fitting experience at Renaissance Golf Club. The guys dive into the latest driver and fairway wood technology, including new front-and-back weighting systems, performance gains, and what stood out most during their fittings. They also recap a competitive week of golf, including a Mass Open qualifier at Kernwood Country Club—covering course strategy, key mistakes, and the mental side of tournament play. Plus, a wild caddie story that highlights just how unpredictable competitive golf can be. The conversation shifts into practical insights for golfers, including how to handle difficult playing partners, stay mentally locked in during tournaments, and how to approach a proper practice round. To wrap things up, the crew talks PGA Tour storylines, swing quirks from top players, and makes their picks for the upcoming week.
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
Pat and Adam are back from a short Podcast Vacation to discuss Adam's Pure Plane Launch and give out their British Open Picks
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
Pat and Adam give live reactions following the conclusion of the final round of the Masters.
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 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 & Pat recap the Honda Classic and welcome good friend and one of England's best young instructors, Alex Clapp!