Episodes
Payne Stewart Had His Greatest Putting Season with a SeeMore Putter, …
641: The iconic image of Payne Stewart winning the 1999 U.S. Open is etched into our collective golf memories forever. Did you know that he only won twice on the Tour between his 1991 and 1999 US Open victories? One …
Insights on Improving Your Uphill & Downhill Golf Shots for Links Sty…
640: This week we go up to the coast to play Ocean Dunes Golf Links in Florence, OR. Our guest is Bob Rannow, PGA, a native of Oregon who has been teaching and working in his home state since he …
Bandon Dunes Should Be On Your Golf Bucket List, But There’s More in …
639: Golfers who love to travel say that the Bandon Dunes Resort of courses on the Oregon coast rival the legendary courses of the UK. But for those who are a little more budget conscious there are still plenty of …
Your Golf Swing Will Improve When You Stop Thinking About It with Jos…
Josh Zander made a big impression with Golf Smarter listeners last October (2017 episodes #607 & #608) when he allowed us to record his short game clinic. We also have some really good videos on our YouTube.com/GolfSmarterTV channel from that …
Dean Knuth on the All New High Heat 257+ Golf Drivers/Fairway Metals/…
637: Dean Knuth, the Pope of Slope, first introduced us to his retirement project back in 2016. Now, the High Heat Drivers, Fairway Woods, and Hybrids just got hotter! In 2016 the USGA permitted a conforming golf face to have …
Clubface Position or Swing Path. Which is Better for Fixing Ball Flig…
Rob Labritz is the Director of Golf at GlenArbor Golf Club in Bedford Hills, NY who has competed in five PGA Championships. He’s also made routine appearances on the Golf Channel. In his conversation with host Fred Greene, Rob has …
Tony Jacklin: World Golf Hall of Famer on his New Thriller Novel “Bad…
Tony Jaklin was the most successful British player of his generation, winning two Majors, and four time European Team Ryder Cup Captain. But now in his 70s he’s trying something new. Along with Shelby Yastrow, Tony has co-authored “Bad Lies: …
Don Byers is Actually a College Golfer and a Grandfather!
Don Byers was playing golf with his buddies when one of them was so impressed by his play that asked Don to join the college golf team where he coached. Even though Don's eligible to play college sports, he’s kinda …
Stories from Inside the Ropes with a Former Tour Caddie Mike Jick
Mike Jick is a PGA Teaching Professional who started his career in golf as a LPGA Tour Caddie and also got some time on the bag on the Tour. In this episode Mike shares stories from inside the ropes of …
Dave Pelz pt2: Improve Your Putting & Chipping with Practice Drills &…
632: Dave Pelz, returns for part 2 of our conversation about the fun and tremendous benefits of having a backyard practice area. Before the episode we open with an impressive recap of Dave’s MASTERS predictions. In the full interview, Dave …
Dave Pelz on Guilt Free Golf: The Benefits of Having Your Own Putting…
631: Phil Mickleson’s coach, Dave Pelz, may be the most recognized short game instructor in golf today. Part of his mastery comes from being a physicist who loves golf, the other is that he possesses one of the most spectacular …
Goals vs Decisions: A Decision Increases the Likelihood of Getting It…
630: Jeff Ritter, a regular contributor to the Golf Channel and Golf Digest is also a Golf Smarter favorite, as this is his 13th appearance on our podcast. Jeff is known for his unique approach to teaching the game. His …
It’s Not About How Far or How Close, Golf is All About How Many!!
629: Jay Delsing was part of the legendary UCLA golf team in the early eighties that included Corey Pavin (1982 Player of the Year), Steve Pate (1983 Player of the Year), Duffy Waldorf, Tom Pernice, John Perles, and Roger Gunn. …
Using Your Golf Ball's Flight Path to Consistently Diagnose Your Swin…
628: Roger Gunn is a Golf Magazine Top 100 Alumni who has experienced a variety of pro tours, but then discovered that teaching suited his personality, game, and lifestyle more than being on the road all the time. Currently Roger’s …
Golf Takes Too Long and Is Too Expen$$ive? Not Anymore! Introducing Q…
627: We’ve all heard it. More golfers are quitting the game each year than those who are starting to play because it takes too long, it’s too expensive, and it’s too hard. Golf entrepreneur Harvey Silverman has created a solution …
Golf is a Great Family Activity. But Do You Start on the Range or the…
626: Now that the Winter Olympics in South Korea are over, we say hello to Kathy Cho, from a large South Korean family who, after High School moved to Mexico, and then to Southern California to study English and discover …
Practice vs Warming Up. There IS a Difference. How to Take Advantage …
625: Most amateur golfers consider the time getting loose before a round as practice, but that's actually warming up and it may not be the best time to experiment or tinker with your swing. This week our guest is John …
Increased Consistency and Confidence. The Science Behind Single Lengt…
624: There’s no greater authority on fitting, creating, and golf club technology than Tom Wishon. This week Tom provides his State of the Industry on golf clubs and goes into detail on why the Sterling Irons single length clubs can …
What’s the Deal with Single Length Irons? Increased Consistency!
623: Bryson DeChambeau is the only Tour pro who uses irons that are all one length (nearly identical to a 7-iron). Consider yourself using the same posture, and the same swing every time, which could lead to more consistent contact. …
Here’s a Secret Tip To Improve Your Game. Don’t Try to Hit A Good Sho…
622: The Yips Whisperer. The Yoda of Yips. Jim Waldron returns for his 22nd appearance on Golf Smarter and still delivers fresh, insightful, and useful information to improve our game. Jim is a nationally acclaimed golf teaching professional and...
PGA Tour players Stewart Cink, James Hahn, and Tony Finau on their Me…
621: PGA Tour players Stewart Cink, James Hahn, and Tony Finau talk about their approach to the mental game through awareness. They also share how their own faith and life experiences are intertwined with their performance. Our guest Cary Valentine;...
For Better Ball Contact, Find The Bottom of Your Swing Arc with Dave …
620: Dave Johnson, Director of Instruction at Rooster Run Golf Course in Petaluma, CA is an articulate golf instructor who knows why so many of us top or chunk the ball. We understand the importance of taking the divot in …
Where is Your Club Head At Impact? And What Can You Learn From That?
619: Martin Chuck returns to showcase why he’s one of the most popular YouTube golf instructors today. His recent success with Revolution Golf exemplifies his understanding of how the golf swing works and what simple adjustments we can make to …
The Kinda Annual Matty B PGA Tour Awards! And The New Golf Smarter Ac…
618; Our resident comedian/radio personality/TV host Matty Blake returns for our (kinda) annual MattyB PGA Tour Awards. Both Fred and MattyB take playing golf seriously, but not so much the Tour, and once again we look back at last year’s …