Cameron McCormick: The journey to coaching major champions
From a reluctant introduction to golf in Australia to coaching some of the world's best players, Cameron McCormick shares the experiences, education and technology that shaped his approach to helping players improve.
Trackman Editorial TeamCameron McCormick didn't grow up dreaming of becoming a golf coach. His first love was Australian rules football, and his early trips to the golf course were reluctant outings with his dad and uncle.
That changed at 16. Within 18 months, he was a scratch golfer. A golf scholarship brought him to America, followed by a professional playing career that eventually led him toward a different future in the game.
Today, the PGA of America Member and 2015 PGA National Teacher of the Year winner has coached three-time major champion Jordan Spieth, former women's world No. 1 So Yeon Ryu and more than 20 players across the professional tours.
In this extended interview, the Altus Performance founder looks back on that journey — from discovering a love for teaching to developing the skills and judgment needed to coach at the highest level.
Understanding what makes players better
As his coaching evolved, McCormick began looking beyond a swing's appearance to understand what it actually produced.
Trackman helped him connect ball flight with the club delivery behind it — giving him clearer feedback and helping him pinpoint changes suited to each individual player.
His philosophy puts control of the golf ball first. Different players can achieve that control through different movements; the coach's role is to understand what needs attention and identify the instruction that will help that player improve.
The full conversation goes deeper into how he applies that approach — using Performance Center to test players' skills, preparing for demanding tournament conditions and exploring 3D Motion Analysis. He also explains why ball flight knowledge and golf IQ belong at the heart of every young coach's education.
Follow the link below discover how McCormick and other PGA og America coaches turn knowledge, experience and data into better decisions for their players.
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