# Ep 206 - From College Golf to Shinnecock Hills | Christian Rainey

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Podcast: [Your Golf Performance Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/your-golf-performance-podcast-4262455)
Published: 2026-06-12T21:30:54+00:00
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## Resource

This week on the Your Golf Performance Podcast, I sit down with lifelong friend and highly respected golf coach Christian Rainey. Christian's journey in golf has taken him from Australia to the United States to compete in college golf, before returning home to work with some of Australia's best young players as a state coach with Golf Australia. Following college, he also spent time caddying at the iconic Shinnecock Hills Golf Club in New York, one of the most famous venues in world golf and host of this week's U.S. Open. In this episode we discuss: 🏌️ The biggest shocks Australian golfers face when moving to the United States for college golf. 🏌️ Lessons learned from coaching some of Australia's most talented junior golfers. 🏌️ The common mistakes Christian sees amateur golfers making and how golfers can accelerate their improvement. 🏌️ Life as a caddie at Shinnecock Hills and what makes the course such a unique challenge. 🏌️ What players need to do well to contend at this year's U.S. Open. 🏌️ Christian's predictions on who will be in contention and what the winning score might be. Whether you're a junior golfer dreaming of college golf, a parent looking to better understand the pathway, or simply a golf fan excited for U.S. Open week, this episode is packed with valuable insights and stories from someone who has experienced the game at multiple levels. Don't forget to subscribe, share the episode with a golfing friend, and leave a review if you're enjoying the podcast. Training Aids & Discount Codes Back 2 Basics Putting – Use the code YGP10 for 10% off or Click Here for 10% off Divot Board –Use the code YGP for 10% off or Click here for 10% off Strike Wedge – Click Here for 15% off Ryp Golf Speed Training – use the code YGP at check out for 10% off! Your Golf Pe…

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