Golf is more than a game. It reveals who we are. GOLF DON’T LIE™ is a podcast about the truth that this game teaches us — through the stories, struggles, and victories of the people who play it. Host Jeff Pelizzaro sits down with athletes, musicians, thinkers, and everyday legends who all share one thing in common: a love for the game. Real talk, honest laughs, and the lessons that show up when the scorecard is long forgotten.
The 18STRONG Podcast
Claim This Podcastby Jeff Pelizzaro | 18STRONG | GOLF DON'T LIE
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Golf is more than a game. It reveals who we are. GOLF DON’T LIE™ is a podcast about the truth that this game teaches us — through the stories, struggles, and victories of the people who play it. Host Jeff Pelizzaro sits down with athletes, musicians, thinkers, and everyday legends who all share one thing in common: a love for the game. Real talk, honest laughs, and the lessons that show up when the scorecard is long forgotten.
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January 14, 2026
Ep. 12 (GDL) Brixton Albert: Building Performance Golf and Optimizing Time
<p>Brixton Albert joins the show to share the story behind building Performance Golf into a leading online golf training platform. The conversation explores entrepreneurship, habits, time optimization, and how technology is shaping the future of golf improvement.</p><p>Jeff Pelizzaro and Justin Bryant sit down with Brixton Albert, founder of Performance Golf, to discuss his journey from Division I college golfer to entrepreneur. Brixton explains how his background in digital marketing helped him scale Performance Golf, the challenges of building a business from scratch, and why helping golfers “love their game” is central to everything they do. The episode also dives into AI in golf instruction, personal health routines, time management, and the life lessons Brixton learned through golf.</p><p><strong>In This Episode</strong></p><ol><li data-list="bullet"><span class="ql-ui" contenteditable="false"></span>Brixton’s background as a junior and Division I golfer</li><li data-list="bullet"><span class="ql-ui" contenteditable="false"></span>The early days of building Performance Golf</li><li data-list="bullet"><span class="ql-ui" contenteditable="false"></span>Lessons learned from entrepreneurship and failure</li><li data-list="bullet"><span class="ql-ui" contenteditable="false"></span>Why most golfers struggle with practice and improvement</li><li data-list="bullet"><span class="ql-ui" contenteditable="false"></span>The role of AI in modern golf instruction</li><li data-list="bullet"><span class="ql-ui" contenteditable="false"></span>Designing products for the everyday golfer</li><li data-list="bullet"><span class="ql-ui" contenteditable="false"></span>Time management, health habits, and performance</li><li data-list="bullet"><span class="ql-ui" contenteditable="false"></span>How golf lessons translate into business and life</li></ol><br/><p><strong>Guest Bio</strong></p><p> Brixton Albert is the founder and CEO of Performance Golf, a leading online golf training and game-improvement company. With a background in Division I golf and digital marketing, Brixton has built Performance Golf into a platform used by golfers worldwide, combining coaching, technology, and innovation to help players improve and enjoy the game.</p><p><strong>Instagram</strong></p><p> @performancegolf</p><p><u><a href="https://www.instagram.com/18strongjeff/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@18strongjeff</a></u></p><p><u><a href="https://www.instagram.com/18strong/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@18STRONG</a></u></p><p><u><a href="https://www.instagram.com/justindbryant/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@JustinBryant</a></u></p><p><u><a href="https://www.instagram.com/thegoodbogey/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@theGoodBogey</a></u></p><p><strong>Links</strong></p><p> <a href="https://18strong.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://18strong.com</a></p><p> <a href="https://1stphorm.com/18strong" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://1stphorm.com/18strong</a></p><p>Golf Don’t Lie™️ is part of the 18STRONG® network, focused on helping golfers play better, move better, and live healthier lives. New episodes are released weekly, featuring conversations with people who live at the intersection of golf, fitness, and life.</p>
December 31, 2025
Ep. 11 (GDL) Adam Wahl: Gratitude, Service, and Life as a Caddie at The Keep
<p>Adam Wahl joins the show to share his journey from a 21-year career in the U.S. Air Force to becoming one of the original caddies at The Keep at the McLemore. The conversation covers service, gratitude, and how golf became a meaningful part of his transition into retirement.</p><p>In this episode, Jeff Pelizzaro and Justin Bryant sit down with Adam Wahl, a retired Air Force veteran and professional caddie at The Keep at the McLemore. Adam reflects on his military career, the challenges of transitioning into civilian life, and how golf helped provide structure, purpose, and community. The discussion also explores what makes The Keep a special place, the role of a great caddie, and lessons the game continues to teach about perspective, self-care, and appreciation</p><p><strong>In This Episode</strong></p><ol><li data-list="bullet"><span class="ql-ui" contenteditable="false"></span>Adam’s 21-year career in the U.S. Air Force</li><li data-list="bullet"><span class="ql-ui" contenteditable="false"></span>Transitioning from military service to civilian life</li><li data-list="bullet"><span class="ql-ui" contenteditable="false"></span>Discovering caddying as a second career</li><li data-list="bullet"><span class="ql-ui" contenteditable="false"></span>What makes The Keep at the McLemore unique</li><li data-list="bullet"><span class="ql-ui" contenteditable="false"></span>The impact a great caddie has on the golf experience</li><li data-list="bullet"><span class="ql-ui" contenteditable="false"></span>Fitness, longevity, and walking golf courses</li><li data-list="bullet"><span class="ql-ui" contenteditable="false"></span>Competitive golf and amateur tournaments</li><li data-list="bullet"><span class="ql-ui" contenteditable="false"></span>Gratitude, perspective, and taking care of yourself</li></ol><br/><p><strong>Guest Bio</strong></p><p>Adam Wahl is a retired U.S. Air Force veteran with over two decades of service. Following his military career, he transitioned into the golf industry and became one of the original caddies at The Keep at the McLemore. Adam is an avid golfer, competitive amateur, and advocate for fitness, gratitude, and lifelong growth through the game of golf.</p><p><strong>Instagram</strong></p><p>@18strong</p><p>@1stphorm</p><p><strong>Links</strong></p><p><a href="https://18strong.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://18strong.com</a></p><p><a href="https://1stphorm.com/18strong" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://1stphorm.com/18strong</a></p><p>Golf Don’t Lie™️ is part of the 18STRONG® network, focused on helping golfers play better, move better, and live healthier lives. New episodes are released weekly featuring conversations with people who live at the intersection of golf, fitness, and life</p>
December 10, 2025
Ep.10 (GDL) Cordie Walker: Stop Chasing Tips — Start Training Skill, Speed & Better Golf
<p>Cordie Walker is the founder of <strong>Golf Science Lab</strong> and <strong>GolfWell</strong>, and one of the leading voices helping golfers cut through noise, frustration, and endless swing tips. In this episode, Jeff, Justin, and Cordie dig into why most golfers stay stuck, how real skill development works, and how to train for speed and performance that actually transfers to the course.</p><p>In this episode of <strong>GOLF DON’T LIE™️</strong>, Jeff and Justin sit down with <strong>Cordie Walker</strong>, founder of GolfWell, to break down why golfers struggle to improve even when they consume tons of lessons, content, and swing tips. Cordie explains the science of motor learning and skill acquisition — and why most golfers never train in the way that leads to real, lasting progress.</p><p>They explore concepts like variable training, self-organization, real-world practice environments, and why chasing “positions” rarely translates to playing better golf. The guys also dive into the chase for speed and why most golfers train speed incorrectly — along with simple ways to build athleticism and intention into practice.</p><p>Cordie shares the evolution of GolfWell, why he believes golfers need fewer fixes and more frameworks, and how modern learning science is reshaping the way coaches and players approach improvement. This is a conversation for any golfer who wants to stop guessing, stop grinding, and start training with purpose.</p><h2>In This Episode, We Discuss:</h2><ul><li>Why golfers get stuck chasing swing tips that don’t stick</li><li>The learning principles that actually produce long-term improvement</li><li>What real skill development looks like (and why it’s rarely “pretty”)</li><li>How to train for speed in a way that transfers to the course</li><li>Why constraints & variability create better golfers</li><li>The evolution of GolfWell and developing systems for frustrated golfers</li><li>The role of athleticism, intention, and exploration in performance</li><li>Why overly technical coaching slows progress</li><li>How golfers can design practice sessions that build skill — not confusion</li></ul><br/><h2>Guest Bio — Cordie Walker</h2><p>Cordie Walker is the founder of <strong>Golf Science Lab</strong> and <strong>GolfWell</strong>, platforms dedicated to helping golfers improve using evidence-based coaching, learning science, and practical training frameworks. Over the past decade, Cordie has interviewed and collaborated with many of the world’s leading coaches, researchers, and performance experts. His mission is to take golfers out of frustration loops and give them the tools to train skill, speed, and confidence that actually show up on the course.</p><h2>Links & Resources</h2><ul><li><strong>GolfWell:</strong><a href="https://golfwell.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> https://golfwell.com</a></li><li><strong>GolfWell YouTube:</strong> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@GolfWellTV" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/@GolfWellTV</a></li><li><strong>Follow Cordie:</strong><a href="https://www.instagram.com/cordie_golfwell/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> @cordie_golfwell</a></li><li><strong>18STRONG:</strong><a href="https://18strong.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> https://18strong.com</a></li><li><strong>1st Phorm:</strong><a href="https://1stphorm.com/18strong" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> https://1stphorm.com/18strong</a></li></ul><br/><h2>Follow on Social Media:</h2><ul><li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/golfdontlie/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@golfdontlie</a></li><li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/18strong/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@18strong</a></li><li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/18strongjeff/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@18strongjeff</a></li><li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/thegoodbogey/" rel="noopener noreferrer"...
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