Why Learning Golf Is About Problem-Solving With Kendal McWade : Linked By Golf

In this episode of Linked By Golf, Ross sits down with renowned golf coach Kendal McWade to explore a radically different way of thinking about golf coaching, skill development, and performance.

From playing on Scotland’s competitive circuits and qualifying for a European Tour event, to working with Ryder Cup players and tour professionals, Kendal shares the story behind his journey into Instinctive Golf and why he believes traditional coaching methods often miss the point.

This conversation dives deep into motor learning, exploration, problem-solving, and why golfers should focus less on positions and more on developing skills through experience.

If you’ve ever felt stuck working on your swing mechanics — this episode will change how you think about improvement.

• Kendal’s journey into golf coaching and the moment that changed everything

• Discovering Extraordinary Golf and the influence of Fred Shoemaker

• Playing professionally in Scotland and qualifying for the Glasgow Classic

• Working with tour professionals including Paul McGinley

• Why many great players learned without formal coaching early on

• The difference between performance coaching and skill acquisition

• Why exploration and “motor babbling” are essential to learning golf

• The connection between trick shots and real skill development

• How golfers can build confidence by learning to solve problems with the club

• Why there is no single “correct” golf swing

  
  

Golf improvement isn’t about copying positions or chasing a perfect swing — it’s about learning to use the club to solve problems and developing your own movement patterns through exploration and experience.

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