Inside Pro Golf: Money, Mindset & Coaching in Sotogrande

What does it really take to succeed in professional golf — and why has Sotogrande become such an important destination for elite players and coaches? We explore DP World Tour golf, golf coaching, the mental side of the game, TrackMan technology and the realities of building a career in professional golf.Charlie sits down with former DP World Tour player and now golf coach Jordi García del Moral, based at Real Club de Golf Sotogrande. Jordi shares his journey from an elite amateur career into professional golf, the injuries that changed his career, coaching DP World Tour winner Ángel Hidalgo, why statistics and technology matter at the highest level, the financial pressures facing tour professionals and why Sotogrande offers such a strong environment for golfers looking to improve.⛳ EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS00:00 – Welcome & meeting Jordi García del Moral00:47 – Growing up playing golf in Spain01:34 – Why golf became Jordi's life01:42 – Why he chose Sotogrande02:40 – Life on the DP World Tour04:02 – Winning Spanish & French amateur championships04:49 – Turning professional at 2105:03 – How injuries changed Jordi's career08:15 – Coaching elite professional golfers09:30 – Does being a Tour player make you a better coach?10:36 – The mental side of professional golf13:00 – Playing alongside Colin Montgomerie14:02 – How professional golfers have changed15:57 – How difficult is it to make a living from golf?17:00 – The hidden costs of playing professional golf17:17 – How the DP World Tour now supports players18:25 – Why Ryder Cup team golf feels different20:41 – Coaching Ángel Hidalgo21:50 – TrackMan, statistics & modern golf coaching25:22 – How Jordi would improve an amateur golfer28:10 – Golf lessons in SotograndeSotogrande has developed into one of Europe's best-known golf destinations, with Real Club de Golf Sotogrande, Real Club Valderrama, La Reserva Club and other leading courses concentrated within a small area. Real Club de Golf Sotogrande opened in 1964 and was the first European course designed by Robert Trent Jones Sr., while nearby Valderrama famously hosted the 1997 Ryder Cup.The professional game has changed too. The DP World Tour's Earnings Assurance Programme provides eligible players meeting its participation requirements with minimum season earnings, helping reduce some of the financial uncertainty Jordi discusses in the episode. His perspective gives an unusual look at both sides of elite golf: competing on Tour and now helping professionals and amateurs improve from Sotogrande.MORE INFORMATION:Jordi Garcia Golf Coach Instagram: @jgmgolfcoachReal Club de Golf Sotogrande: www.golfsotogrande.comCONNECT WITH CHARLIE!📲 Mobile +34 607 911 661✉️ Email: connect@charlesgubbins.com🔗 Website: https://charlesgubbins.com/STAY CONNECTED!📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/charlieinsotogrande/👤 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/charlieinsotogrande👨‍💻 LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/charliegubbins🎥 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/nollsotogrande🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/charliegubbins📱 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@charlesgubbinsSotogrande golf, professional golf, DP World Tour, golf coaching, golf coach Sotogrande