Episodes
Ben Hogan's Secret Letter and The Lost Fundamental Short Game with To…
438 & 439: Tony Manzoni, one of the most sought after coaches on the GolfSmarter podcast shares his life long pursuit of Ben Hogan’s secret to his golf swing. Years ago Tony received a letter written in Hogan’s hand that …
How To Quit Golf and Get Your Life Back with author Danny Cahill
945: Our guest this week is author of a very funny book 'How to Quit Golf and Get Your Life Back' by Danny Cahill. Danny shares his own obsession with the game, the appeal of country club life, and his …
A Good Golfer's Arms Never Pass The Body with Tony Manzoni (RIP)
GSfMO#409 November 5, 2013 - Topping the ball? Did someone say you lifted your head? Tony Manzoni gets pretty fired up about these misconceptions that many golfers have about those consistently frustrating errors like throwing the hands away from the...
Mastering Bunker Play with Tips & Tricks You Can Use (And Myths to Av…
944: Josh Zander returns to share his expertise on bunker play in golf. He emphasizes the misconception that players should hit behind the ball in bunkers, explaining that the low point of the swing should be past the ball. He …
Take Ownership of Your Swing. Now Repeat It! with Tony Manzoni (RIP)
#408 October 29, 2013 - Tony Manzoni is 77 years old and is still shooting par. Lucky for us, he’s also an amazing teacher who has been a listener favorite on GolfSmarter for a long time. Outside of teaching, his …
TV Personality, Writer & Producer Matt Ginella on the Rags To Riches …
943: Matt Ginella, TV personality from The Golf Channel and The FirePit Collective, discusses his obsession with L.A.B. Golf and his journey to uncover the story behind the company. Matt's interest in L.A.B. Golf was sparked when he witnessed Lucas...
Stop Topping The Ball....FOREVER! with Tony Manzoni (RIP)
GSfMO #328 April 10, 2012 Tony Manzoni, author of The Lost Fundamental, and longtime favorite of the GOLF SMARTER audience returns to discuss how weight shift and position can be the root of topping the ball. It's also the key …
The Masters & a Bobby Jones History Lesson Through the Eyes and Heart…
942 Summary Dr. Bob Jones IV returns to discuss the history of golf in Atlanta and the impact of prominent golfers and philanthropists in the city. The conversation then shifts to the legacy of Bobby Jones and situating Jones in …
The Lost Fundamental: One Simple Move - Better Golf Forever with Tony…
GS#291 July 26, 2011 Tony Manzoni, discusses his new book "The Lost Fundamental: One Simple Move, Better Golf Forever", which is available on Amazon in paperback or Kindle format. Also see exclusive video of Tony giving a lesson on...
Short Game Tricks & Tips You Can Use (And Myths to Avoid) with Jim Wa…
941. Summary: In this conversation, Jim Waldron and Fred Greene discuss various aspects of the short game in golf and dispel some common myths. They emphasize the need for solid contact and distance control in the short game, the role …
The Single Pivot Swing - In Detail with Tony Manzoni (RIP)
GS#254 Oct 26,2010 Tony Manzoni (RIP) returned for his second appearance on Golf Smarter by popular demand to provide details on his "Single Pivot Swing" which he believes was Ben Hogan's secret that was never revealed. A PGA instructor since …
Miracles Happen on the Course Using "Grounded Golf" with Author Tara …
940: Summary In this episode, Tara Fox discusses her book 'Grounded Golf' and the importance of the mental game in golf. She shares her journey as a golf instructor and how she transitioned from being a player to teaching the …
The Single Pivot Swing - Ben Hogan's Secret Revealed with Tony Manzon…
GS#251 This is our initial introduction to the late Tony Manzoni from episode 251 published in October, 2010. It’s also the first weekly episode from our archives we call Mulligans that is now featured on Golf Smarter every Friday. Tony …
The Best Players In The World Also Make Unforced Mental Mistakes feat…
939: Dr. Don Greene, a sports psychologist, shares his background in competitive diving and how he transitioned to working with golfers and performing artists. Dr. Greene also discusses his experience working with PGA players and the impact of mental...
EXCLUSIVE: Camilo Villegas, Aaron Rai, and Cary Valentine on How Pros…
938: Cary Valentine returns with more interviews he conducted for Golf Smarter at this year’s Sony Open in Hawaii. Cary shares his experiences interviewing professional golfers and discusses the barriers he faced this year. The conversation then...
The Power of Self-Hypnosis to Improve a Golfer's Focus with Dr. David…
937: Dr. David Spiegel of Stanford University discusses the concept of self-hypnosis and its application to golf. He explains that all hypnosis is self-hypnosis and involves absorption, dissociation, and suggestibility. Self-hypnosis can help golfers...
Course Design Should Take The Golfer Through a Carousel of Emotions w…
936: Golf course architect Agustin Piza of pizagolf.com discusses the concept of the Piza effect, which emphasizes the importance of the journey and experience in golf course design. He explains how golfers should approach different types of courses...
The Myth and Misconceptions of ‘Keep Your Head Down’
935: John Marshall is a Long Drive competitor…in his 70s!!! He shares his journey in long drive competition and his transition to teaching golf. He discusses the importance of consistency and making sound decisions in golf. John also emphasizes the...
Rules & Equipment Should Be Different for Amateurs with John Erickson
934: John “Lag” Erickson of http://AdvancedBallStriking.com returns for his always controversial, always thought provoking thoughts on how and why the changes that the USGA and PGA Tour continue to make are ruining the game for 99% of golfers around...
Keep In Touch With Touch During Your Off-Season featuring Dr. Greta A…
933: http://drgretagolf.com returns with her insightful commentary about how golfers of all levels can find ways to stay sharp during the off-season, especially if you live in an area where golf is next to impossible for months at a time. …
Consistency is in reach! Your Potential Is Limitless! The Mountain Ha…
932: Gary Waters is a mindset coach who offers a program called “Live Limitless” that helps individuals develop an empowered mindset and overcome subconscious programming that limits their life and game. Gary knows transformation is possible because...
Bernhard Langer Swears By Athalonz Shoes Because They Make a Differen…
931: https://www.athalonz.com/pages/about, founder and CEO of https://www.athalonz.com/ golf shoes, which has 13 U.S. patents for its unique technology that helps golfers get into optimal athletic positioning (OAP) and generate more power. Athalonz...
The “Tiger5”: A Cure for the Most Common Round Killers with Scott Faw…
930: https://decade.golf/about/ is a self-proclaimed “data nerd” who created the https://decade.golf/. The app combines PGA Tour scoring statistics and shot distribution patterns to provide golfers with a strategic plan for every round of golf that...
Tech’s Evolution on Game Improvement Data Contributes to Lower Scores
929: Gavin Dear of https://shotscope.com/us/ returns just before the annual PGA Merchandise Show to discuss the latest developments in their GPS/Rangefinder/wearable technology and performance tracking devices. So many companies provide either...