Issue 19 - What we’re chasing in 2026

👋 Hey y’all, George here. Happy New Year. New season, clean slate, and plenty to look forward to.

This time of year always makes me think about where we’re headed rather than where we’ve been. Goals on the course, ideas off it, and a whole lot of golf still to be played.

Today’s Bryan Brief is about looking ahead. A few predictions, a few things I want to improve, and the mindset I want to carry into 2026. Nothing too serious. Just picking a target and committing to the shot. Let’s tee it up. ⛳️

P.S. Pelli’s Tip of the Week is near the end. A simple way to control your irons when the wind picks up.

Roadtrip Finale with… Bryson 🤯

Thanks to everyone for an insane year. We wrapped up the roadtrip in a pretty unforgettable way.

Huge shoutout to @brysondechambeau for finishing it out in style, and to Camping World for coming in clutch with the van.

Watch the roadtrip finale

🎉 Giveaway winner

Congrats to Terry H 👏 who was the fastest reply with the correct answer → BB803 and takes home a $100 USD voucher to spend online at Takomo.

Appreciate everyone who replied. More newsletter-only giveaways coming soon → another reason to keep an eye on your inbox.

🎯 The 2026 Target Search for 180

This is the focus for 2026. More speed, better intent, and smarter work. I am cruising around 170 to 180 right now, but this year is about seeing what is possible when I stay healthy, get stronger, and fully commit to the process. No shortcuts, no gimmicks, just showing up and putting in the work.

What to look forward to this year 👀

• Guest authors → pros, journalists, creators, and you guys from the community.
• More newsletter-exclusive giveaways → our way of rewarding the people who show up every week.
• Behind-the-scenes notes → decisions, trips, wins, and losses you do not see on YouTube.
• Early access and first looks → videos, ideas, and projects before they go live anywhere else.

The Bryan Brief is staying fun, honest, and for the community. Same vibe. A little more depth. Appreciate you being here.

🧠 2026 Mindset Shift

This one matters to me. In 2026 I want to play with more confidence, on the course and off it. Not just hoping to hang in there, but believing I belong and competing with intent. That means trusting my work, being comfortable with who I am, and showing up with a mindset that says I am here to compete.

🚀 The push to 1 mil

This is a big one for us. We are closer than we have ever been, and 2026 feels like the right time to really go for it. Nothing changes about how we make videos or why we do it. We just keep having fun, playing the game we love, and hopefully bringing a few more people along for the ride. If we get there, we get there.

Tip of the Week → Control in the wind 🌬️

Wind control = Spin Control

• Short and mid-irons are the shots most affected when it gets windy.
• Spin is driven by spin loft → delivered loft + attack angle.
• Clubbing up matters → if you normally hit a 9-iron, grab an 8-iron.
• Pounding down does not reduce spin → it often launches lower and spins more.
• Focus on shaft lean + skimming the turf + a slightly slower swing.

Pelli explains how to flight your irons when the wind picks up. Tap the image above to watch the full breakdown.

That wraps up this New Year edition of The Bryan Brief ⛳️ A little bit of looking ahead, a little bit of perspective, and a whole lot of golf still to be played. Pick a target, commit to the shot, and try to enjoy the process along the way.

💬 Reply to this email and tell us one thing you want to get better at this year. On the course or off it. We read every reply.

George & Wesley