golf SMARTER
587 episodes - English - Latest episode: 2 days ago - ★★★★ - 508 ratingsThe fastest way to lower golf scores is by having a strong mental/emotional game! Golf Smarter is the longest running golf podcast that's helped thousands of amateur golfers worldwide since 2005. Host Fred Greene, a former radio personality and passionate golfer, has dropped his handicap from the high teens to a single digit by learning weekly from PGA Teaching Pros, mental coaches, fitness experts, course architects, and more. All the Pros agree; to raise your golf IQ and lower your scores, you need to Golf Smarter!
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TV Personality, Writer & Producer Matt Ginella on the Rags To Riches story of L.A.B. Golf
April 16, 2024 22:23 - 1 hour - 58.2 MB943: 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 Glover's success with the putter. He explains how his interviews with Sam and Bill Presse, the inventor of The Revealer, revealed the fascinating history of L.A.B. Golf. Matt also discusses the influence of Vaughn Taylor, Kelly Slater, and Adam Sco...
Stop Topping The Ball....FOREVER! with Tony Manzoni (RIP)
April 12, 2024 12:00 - 35 minutes - 32.3 MBGSfMO #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 to increased distance. Tony’s book "The Lost Fundamental: One Simple Move, Better Golf Forever", is available on Amazon in paperback or Kindle format. This is the first time this episode has been shared publicly as it was originally a Members Only episode. This week's ...
The Masters & a Bobby Jones History Lesson Through the Eyes and Heart of His Grandson
April 09, 2024 23:38 - 1 hour - 54.9 MB942 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 his historical context and the intersections between history, athletics, and psychology in understanding his impact. Jones achieved early success in golf, breaking records with hickory shafted clubs and low-compression balls. The conversation also covers the formation...
The Lost Fundamental: One Simple Move - Better Golf Forever with Tony Manzoni (RIP)
April 05, 2024 12:00 - 32 minutes - 29.6 MBGS#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 GolfSmarterTV at GolfSmarter.com/tony. This week's episode is brought to you by PXG! Learn more and get free shipping on all equipment at PXG.com/golfsmarter. This episode is brought to you PutterCup. Go to puttercupgolf.com and use code GOLFSMARTER to get 20% off...
Short Game Tricks & Tips You Can Use (And Myths to Avoid) with Jim Waldron
April 02, 2024 22:41 - 55 minutes - 50.5 MB941. 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 of pivot in generating power, the issue of scooping and Jim provides tips for controlling spin in different conditions. They cover topics such as distance wedges, taking spin off shots, the kinematic sequence, finesse swings, distance control, trajectory contro...
The Single Pivot Swing - In Detail with Tony Manzoni (RIP)
March 29, 2024 12:00 - 55 minutes - 51.1 MBGS#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 1965, Tony spent years studying Hogan's swing and breaks down the details in this interview. Since this was a Members’ Only episode, it’s nearly an hour long. This week's episode is brought to you by PXG! Learn more and get free shipping on all equipment...
Golf Smarter Royal Adventure Invitation
March 26, 2024 19:51 - 7 minutes - 6.92 MBtmigolf.com/golfsmarter Golf Smarter is very excited to invite you to an exclusive golf adventure to Northern Ireland. July 2-9, 2024. We're going to play five rounds together, including the site of the 2025 Open Championship, Royal Portrush. We've also secured times at the oldest course in Ireland, Royal Belfast. Other courses include Ardglass Golf Club, Royal County Down, and Ballyliffin GC. Golf Smarter listeners get an additional £200 discount from TMI Golf's original price. Want to save ...
Miracles Happen on the Course Using "Grounded Golf" with Author Tara Fox
March 26, 2024 19:45 - 52 minutes - 48.4 MB940: 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 game. The conversation covers topics such as the future of golf, the role of visualization, leaving personal issues off the golf course, and Tara's golf travel business, TMI Golf with her husband Alan. Tara also talks about her mental game gurus and the power of energy a...
The Single Pivot Swing - Ben Hogan's Secret Revealed with Tony Manzoni (RIP)
March 22, 2024 12:00 - 38 minutes - 34.9 MBGS#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 developed the Single Pivot Swing after extensively studying Ben Hogan's swing. Tony was selected by inventor Ted Caldwell as a knowledgable instructor who could explain the value of his new product (2010) called “Shot Watch” which was valuable swing aide that ...
The Best Players In The World Also Make Unforced Mental Mistakes featuring Dr. Don Greene
March 19, 2024 20:41 - 47 minutes - 43.3 MB939: 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 toughness in golf. He highlights the need for perspective and not taking golf too seriously. Overall, Dr. Greene emphasizes the importance of mental toughness and focus in achieving success in sports and performing arts. Dr. Don Greene discusses ...
EXCLUSIVE: Camilo Villegas, Aaron Rai, and Cary Valentine on How Pros Overcome Adversity
March 12, 2024 19:00 - 59 minutes - 54.6 MB938: 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 transitions to the interviews with Aaron Rye and Camilo Villegas. Cary highlights the key takeaways from each interview, including the importance of setting goals and maintaining a peak performance mindset. The episode concludes with a discussion on t...
The Power of Self-Hypnosis to Improve a Golfer's Focus with Dr. David Spiegel
March 05, 2024 19:47 - 48 minutes - 44.5 MB937: 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 achieve a state of flow and focus on the process rather than the outcome. Dr. Spiegel emphasizes the importance of body awareness and the connection between the golfer and the club. He also discusses the use of hypnosis for managing anxiety and d...
Course Design Should Take The Golfer Through a Carousel of Emotions with Augie Piza
February 27, 2024 20:55 - 50 minutes - 45.8 MB936: 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 and plan their shots strategically. Piza also introduces the Butterfly Golf design concept, which offers a unique and flexible approach to golf course layout. He discusses the land requirements for a golf course and the interest in his innovative ...
The Myth and Misconceptions of ‘Keep Your Head Down’
February 20, 2024 21:50 - 49 minutes - 44.9 MB935: 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 significance of effective practice techniques and the benefits of stack and tilt for the right golfer. He provides insights into injury prevention and the misconceptions about keeping the head down in the golf swing. The conversation covers various...
Rules & Equipment Should Be Different for Amateurs with John Erickson
February 13, 2024 21:40 - 58 minutes - 53.6 MB934: John “Lag” Erickson of 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 the world. He also shares stories about his time playing professional golf with some of the greats. This week’s episode is sponsored by Indeed. Please visit indeed.com/GOLFSMARTER and get a $75 SPONSORED JOB CREDIT. Terms and conditions apply. This wee...
Keep In Touch With Touch During Your Off-Season featuring Dr. Greta Anderson
February 06, 2024 21:25 - 49 minutes - 44.9 MB933: Dr. Greta Anderson 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. This week’s episode is sponsored by Indeed. Please visit indeed.com/GOLFSMARTER and get a $75 SPONSORED JOB CREDIT. Terms and conditions apply. This week’s episode is also brought to you by HIMS. Start your free online visit today at HIMS.com/golfsmarter for y...
Consistency is in reach! Your Potential Is Limitless! The Mountain Has No Top!
January 30, 2024 22:20 - 46 minutes - 42.3 MB932: 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 of the powerful shifts that have come about in his own life, and the lives of his clients. This week’s episode is sponsored by Indeed. Please visit indeed.com/GOLFSMARTER and get a $75 SPONSORED JOB CREDIT. Terms and conditions apply. Follow @gol...
Bernhard Langer Swears By Athalonz Shoes Because They Make a Difference!
January 24, 2024 00:17 - 45 minutes - 42.1 MB931: Tim Markison, founder and CEO of Athalonz 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 golf shoes are trusted by Bernhard Lander and many of golf’s top long drivers, including Justin James, Ryan Steenberg, Will Hogue, Kyle Berkshire, Justin Moose, and Ryan Reisbeck. Tim grew up in an abusive home. We discuss the foundation he created to prevent child abuse, Interwoven Circl...
The “Tiger5”: A Cure for the Most Common Round Killers with Scott Fawcett
January 16, 2024 22:15 - 52 minutes - 48.5 MB930: Scott Fawcett is a self-proclaimed “data nerd” who created the Decade Golf App. The app combines PGA Tour scoring statistics and shot distribution patterns to provide golfers with a strategic plan for every round of golf that includes a range of features, including stat tracking, yardage books, and driving targets to help golfers of all skill levels improve their game. Visit Decade.golf for more. This week’s episode is sponsored by Indeed. Please visit indeed.com/GOLFSMARTER and get a $7...
Tech’s Evolution on Game Improvement Data Contributes to Lower Scores
January 09, 2024 21:36 - 58 minutes - 53.4 MB929: Gavin Dear of ShotScope 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 hardware or software solutions, but ShotScope has figured out the simplest, most elegant combination of the two that can help every golfer…and their teachers! Check out their latest Pro LX+ with Performance Tracking tags! This week’s episode is sponsored by Indeed. Pl...
Getting Fit for Clubs Helps Every Golfer at Any Level featuring PXG Master Fitter, JP
January 03, 2024 01:36 - 56 minutes - 51.7 MB928: JP Parajeckas, a master club fitter with PXG joins us to discuss the importance of getting fit for irons, wedges, drivers, and fairway metal clubs. Whether you’re just starting out or have been playing for years, a custom fit will improve every aspect of your game, and provide you with a clear indication of what's working and what isn't with your swing. Of course he wants to discuss the latest from PXG, one of the most aggressive brands in golf today, and we do touch on why PXG, but the ...
Breaking News: After a Big Year On the PGA Tour, LAB Golf CEO Announces Their Newest Putter!
December 27, 2023 01:02 - 1 hour - 66.5 MB927: PGA Tour’s Lucas Glover career exploded this year when he changed to a L.A.B. Golf putter. Adam Scott and now Will Zalatoris are also using L.A.B. Golf putters. And in this episode, L.A.B. Golf CEO Sam Hahn says that there hasn’t been a change in putters in 60 years, until now!! Learn why LAB Golf putters aren’t just different, they’re better. And after waiting a couple years through design and testing, Sam makes an exclusive announcement that their newest putter design, the DF3.0 will b...
Proven By Science: Longer & Straighter Off The Tee Using Flightpath Golf Tees
December 19, 2023 22:15 - 45 minutes - 41.3 MB926: All golf tees are not the same. Usually tees are cupped at the top so that you can set the ball on top and shoot in any direction. But we only hit in one direction when teeing off. Our guest, Dr. Daniel Whalen, an environmental engineer, golfer, and son of an inventor, realized that if you create an open area in the direction you’re hitting the ball, there’s less friction on the ball resulting in longer and straighter tee shots. Reviews from all over the internet have confirmed the scien...
Wearing The Wrong Sized Glove Is As Bad As Wearing Wrong Sized Shoes!
December 12, 2023 21:41 - 1 hour - 65.7 MB925: Getting new golf gloves is supposed to be a simple process that happens once or twice per year, right? WRONG! In this conversation with Tour Player Brad Fritsch and his business partner Kerry Moher of RedRoosterGolf.com we’ll hear stories from inside the ropes, how the response to RedRoosterGolf has progressed since we were first introduced, how the advantages of receiving properly fit gloves through their regularly scheduled subscription can enhance your game and your confidence, and ho...
PGA Tour Pro Dylan Wu on His Journey to Reach The Highest Level of Competition
December 05, 2023 22:57 - 58 minutes - 53.9 MB924: Dylan Wu is an young PGA Tour Pro who impressively has made the cut on 33 of his 60 PGA Tour starts. He was a star golfer in college playing for Northwestern, but also a realist who knew that getting his degree was an necessary backup plan. In our conversation, he talks about his journey to the PGA Tour, his family’s passion for sports, how he selected one of his twin brothers to be his caddie, his fitness and nutrition regimens that are tracked through the MyFitnessPal app, and more. Th...
Peak Performance Is NOT Sustainable -- High Performance IS! Featured Guest Leo Howson
November 28, 2023 20:36 - 51 minutes - 47.2 MB923: This week's guest is Leo Howson of LeoHowson.com. Leo is a hypnotherapist and flow state coach whose techniques can transform your life and your game. In this conversation we dig into the Six Areas of Mindset and using hypnosis to impact high performance on the golf course. This week’s episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Please visit https://BetterHelp.com/golfsmarter to receive 10% off your first month! This week’s episode is also sponsored by CalderaLab. Get 20% OFF with code GOLFSMA...
The Architect/Designer of Michael Jordan’s Ultra-Exclusive, Ultra-Private Golf Course - Bobby Weed
November 21, 2023 22:20 - 1 hour - 63.2 MB922: Bobby Weed is a high profile golf course architect who was mentored by World Golf Hall of Fame designer, Pete Dye. In addition he was also the PGA Tour’s first in-house designer that resulted in six TPC Courses and the World Golf Village. One of the most fascinating courses he’s designed, which we discuss at length is Grove XXIII, former NBA Star Michael Jordan’s ultra exclusive course with one of the greatest practice facilities in the world. In this conversation we also discuss how ama...
Learn To Close Your Clubface Properly for Better Ballflight with Erik Schjolberg
November 14, 2023 22:10 - 47 minutes - 43.6 MB921: Erik Schjolberg, a golf instructor McCormick Ranch GC in Scottdale, AZ returns to discuss a variety of mechanics and mental game related topics including how many greens in regulation you need to break 80, the nine different ball flight laws, and how to learn to close your club face properly to achieve better ball flight. To learn more, please check out https://ejsgolf.com . This week’s episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Please visit https://BetterHelp.com/golfsmarter to receive 10% off...
How to Get In The Zone At The Flip of a Switch with authors Bo Watson & Shannon Shuskey
November 07, 2023 22:21 - 59 minutes - 54.7 MB920: Bo Watson and Shannon Shuskey return together to discuss their compelling new mental game book called “In The Zone Secrets: How to Get In The Zone At The Flip of a Switch”. This book has lots of insights provided on many previous Golf Smarter episodes, but have a way of making it fresh and relevant. To learn more, please check out inthezonesecrets.com/golfsmarter. This week’s episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Please visit https://BetterHelp.com/golfsmarter to receive 10% off your first...
Use Match Play Practice to Enhance Stroke Play Success
October 31, 2023 23:38 - 54 minutes - 49.8 MB919: Joe Hallett is a PGA Master Professional and one of America’s Top 100 Instructors. He’s also a favorite who appears regularly on Golf Smarter. Including being a wealth of knowledge on game improvement, you can be assured that he always has incredible stories about the PGA and LPGA Tour Pros that he’s helped to become some of the world’s best. His humor and warmth suck us into his orbit every time. In this episode, he talks about the variety of ways to improve your game, including the int...
Why You Shouldn't Carry Your Golf Bag & Other Preventable Golf Injuries featuring Billy Troy
October 24, 2023 23:05 - 48 minutes - 44.2 MB918: Billy Troy of Golf Physio Australia (https://www.golfphysiotherapyaustralia.com/) fell in love with golf at a very young age, and as a Certified TPI Instructor, is now dedicated to helping golfers of all ages improve their health and performance on the course. In this week’s conversation, Billy shares a variety of golf ailments and solutions to help us move, feel, and play the best golf of our lives. We also discuss the importance of hydration and snacking to keep your mind and body shar...
Be Careful in Your Setup • Be Carefree with Your Swing! featuring Josh Zander
October 17, 2023 21:00 - 59 minutes - 54.5 MB917: Josh Zander of https://zandergolf.com/ returns for a free flowing conversation about improving your game that we call “Be Careful in Your Setup: Be Carefree with Your Swing!” Josh has made some incredible offers to Golf Smarter listeners. Use checkout code “GolfSmarter” at both of these links to learn more: This one gets you 50% off your first year of access to his complete video library https://www.xip.co/josh-zander/content-library-sign-up. And for a free video consultation, along with...
Don't Be A Golfer That Separates Their Game Into Silos featuring Dr. Rick Sessinghaus
October 10, 2023 21:00 - 51 minutes - 47.6 MB916: Dr. Rick Sessinghaus has in incredible track record of coaching great players, including a two-time Major winner, but is also unbelievably helpful to amateur golfers in getting their heads and game in the right place for increased improvement. In this episode, we breakdown his equation of “Potential Minus Interference = Performance” and discuss today’s state of instruction includes too many silos that don’t always communicate or coordinate with each other. Find more about Rick and FlowCo...
How To Increase The Bottom Line on the Golf Course with FairwaysRM
October 03, 2023 20:55 - 45 minutes - 41.4 MB915: The saying goes; “contracts don't get signed until the score card does.” Like golf, conducting business on the golf course is a skill that needs to be fine tuned for true success. Joe Canfield of https://www.fairwaysrm.com/ wants you to be aware what successful business people already know. It’s all about relationships. In this episode we discuss myths and tips on how to make golf work for your business, no matter what level of skill you have as a golfer. This week’s episode is sponsore...
Most Golfers Make Centered Contact On a Random Basis with Jamie Zimron, LPGA
September 27, 2023 00:45 - 53 minutes - 49.1 MB914: Jamie Zimron of https://TheCenteredWay.com joins us for the first time in a couple years to talk about how important center contact on every one of your golf clubs will improve each ball strike, from driver to putter. So instead of focusing on various swing mechanics, or tinkering with position of body parts during your swing, just focus on making center contact and you’ll be surprised. We’re so proud to congratulate Jamie for receiving the PGA SF Pride Golf Tournament “Excellence in Gol...
Irons Are Designed to Be a Digging Tool featuring Ben Alexander
September 24, 2023 21:35 - 57 minutes - 52.9 MB913: Ben Alexander was named the NorCal PGA Teacher of the Year back in 2004 for good reason. In his long awaited return to Golf Smarter Ben “Walk Fast & Swing Slow” addresses many of the basic issues that most amateur golfers struggle with and how to address and improve them. Ben, formerly the Director of Instruction at Poppy Hills GC for decades is now teaching at Lake Shastina Resort in Weed, CA. *** This is the second time we're publishing this episode as so many people had trouble gettin...
Connecting Your Mind, Breath & Movement On The Greens featuring Teacher/Author Jayne Storey
September 12, 2023 20:05 - 53 minutes - 48.8 MB912: Jayne Storey returns to discuss her latest audio project called Connected Putting. Jayne, chi-performance.com, is an incredible teacher who focuses on helping athletes of tall types, especially golfers overcome their nerves, anxiety, and mental interference. She’s a martial arts expert and can improve your overall performance through meditation, breathing, and quieting the mind. Make sure to mention GolfSmarter when you are purchasing her latest audio program and get some free bonus mate...
If You Don’t Know What to Improve, Practicing Isn’t Going To Help!
September 05, 2023 20:50 - 48 minutes - 44 MB911: Sarah Stone is a veteran teacher working out of the Washington DC area who publishes great Instagram and golf.com videos, so we thought it would be helpful to hear her break down the common issues that golfers of different skill levels, breaking down the handicaps in groups, encounter . Our focus is learning how to practice correctly to get the most out of your practice sessions without doing a lot of unnecessary work. Her social is @stonegolfsense on Instagram or you take a lesson from ...
To Waggle Or Not To Waggle. Is THAT The Question? featuring Jim Waldron
August 29, 2023 20:03 - 1 hour - 56.8 MB910: Jim Waldron of balancepointgolf.com joins us again to discuss the importance of the mind-body connection when it comes to golf. This not only includes how to achieve a quiet mind and how to achieve unconscious competence, but we discuss the pre-shot waggle and how it can get you into a full ready state when it’s time to start your swing. This week Golf Smarter Mulligans episode #226, instructor Chris Fry is featured on part 2 of his conversation in an episode called “Avoiding Those Peri...
What Gets Measured, Gets Improved. It's As Simple As That! featuring Golf & Business Coach, Dr. Greta Anderson
August 22, 2023 23:47 - 51 minutes - 47.1 MB909: Dr. Greta Anderson is more than an effective golf instructor, she’s also a business consultant who understands the importance of using golf as a way to build and sustain important relationships. She started out as a competitive tennis player, but then discovered golf. She went through several instructors, most who didn’t help much because they weren’t very encouraging or empathetic. But then she found a teacher who worked hard to understand her. That’s the kind of teacher she has become ...
Learning The Golf Swing Through Physics with author Junshen "Jason" Wang
August 15, 2023 23:18 - 45 minutes - 41.3 MB908: Junshen Wang is originally from Taiwan where he studied to be, and had a career as a mechanical engineer. After retirement, he, like many of us, fell in love with flyfishing and golf. As an engineer, he recognized that the golf swing and flyrod’s casting bore the same attributes that govern Newton’s Laws of Motion. So he had questions that he was determined to answer like: What is the crucial factor for the ball’s distance? What is the formula that determines Smash Factor, and why? Will ...
Play Better & Learn A Ton About Your Game with the Combine Feature of Rapsodo’s MLM2Pro
August 08, 2023 21:00 - 51 minutes - 46.7 MB907: The MLM2Pro from Rapsodo is the newest launch monitor from a company that is focused on sports analytics. Whether you use it for golf or other sports, the MLM2Pro is a fabulous tool for golfers who want to obtain useful data about their swing, and get immediate feedback from the built in camera. You can even add a second view to your recordings by using your iOS or Android device…phone or tablet! Justin Bryant of Rapsodo joins us again to give us all the details on the features and benef...
Golf Is A Game to Be Enjoyed — Not Endured! with Gary Nicol & Karl Morris
August 01, 2023 21:00 - 1 hour - 63.7 MB906: Both Karl Morris (TheMindFactor.com) and Gary Nicol (PerformancePrinciples.co.uk) are well respected instructors individually, but together they’re a powerhouse of knowledge. They’ve each been featured on Golf Smarter individually, but this time we get them together for more than an hour to talk about putting, strategy, and course management. They have a series of “The Lost Art of…” golf books, and recently they released a video companion to The Lost Art of Putting that is fabulous! Golf...
The Grandson & The Zen Doctor - Our Introduction of Dr Bob Jones IV to Dr Joseph Parent
July 25, 2023 22:50 - 1 hour - 55.3 MB905: Dr Joe Parent, author of Zen Golf and another sports psychologist who also happens to be the grandson of legendary golfer Bobby Jones, Dr. Bob Jones IV, didn’t know each other until they were introduced by host Fred Greene. They’ve both been on our podcast multiple times, but are here together to ask each other questions about their business, discuss golf history, golf instruction, and the mental game. This week Golf Smarter Mulligans episode #221, is called “Putting is a Science & a Ski...
We Don’t Need To Grow The Game - Just Sustain It! Featuring John "Lag" Erickson
July 18, 2023 20:46 - 1 hour - 65 MB904: John Erickson of AdvancedBallStriking.com returns for an interesting conversation about the state of the Tour and today’s style of instruction. When asked what he’d change if he were commissioner of the PGA Tour, he quickly responded with “EVERYTHING!” John has played and won on the PGA Tour around the world and as an old school player, he believes that we’re tinkering too much with equipment and courses. He truly believes that we’ve lost the “game” part of golf and made it too difficult...
The Fastest And Easiest Way to Consistency is Through Flow State Golf with Debbie O'Connell | #903
July 11, 2023 22:18 - 1 hour - 56.6 MB903: Debbie O’Connell probably wears a superhero outfit under her golf clothes. LPGA National Professional of the Year, the inaugural Nancy Lopez Golf Achievement Award, has bowled a perfect game multiple times, played D1 basketball in the NCAA Final Four for Western Kentucky University, author, International Professional Speaker, Trainer & Mindset Coach, Top 50 LPGA Instructor, and the list continues. Get her free ebook “7 Principles for Lowering Handicap with Flow State Golf” by texting “FL...
My Pathway To Finding Joy In Golf Again with Author Michael Bowker | #902
July 04, 2023 12:00 - 55 minutes - 50.6 MB902: A Golf Smarter listener was shocked to find out that one of his regular playing partners was the actual author of a book we’ve talked a lot about on this podcast, “Winning The Battle Within - The Best Shot Is the One You Trust” by Dr. Glen Albaugh (RIP). Michael claims to actually have come up with the subtitle about “Trust”. He’s also a very good golfer / coach with some fabulous stories and tips. Beyond those credits, he is also an award-winning investigative journalist and the author ...
Breaking 100 Is Not Going To Be Achieved By Just Working On The Range |. #901
June 27, 2023 23:53 - 53 minutes - 48.8 MB901: Blake Jirges talks about the value of why golfers of all skill levels would benefit far more from on-course lessons vs just ball striking advice at the range. Breaking 100 isn’t just because you don’t have confidence in your swing, it’s more about the decisions you make during your round. Blake was recently named 2022 Southern California PGA Teacher of the Year and one of Golf Digest’s Best Young Teachers based on his teaching techniques, and performance as a golf instructor. He’s also D...
By Accident: A Memoir of Letting Go with author Joanne Greene- Fred's Wife!! | #900
June 20, 2023 19:15 - 55 minutes - 51.1 MB900: Once again we celebrate a podcast milestone by learning more about host Fred Greene, this time through the comments and insights from his wife, Joanne. Joanne has just written and published her first book called “By Accident: A Memoir of Letting Go” which is available in paperback, e-book, and audiobook from everywhere you get your books. You can also learn more at https://joanne-greene.com. The book recounts how she gracefully made it through the trauma of being hit by a car as a pedest...
Arnie and Jack: Stories of My Long Friendship with Two Remarkable Men with author Charles Mechem | #899
June 13, 2023 12:00 - 53 minutes - 48.6 MB899: Charlie Mechem was the Commissioner of the LPGA, ran a broadcast company, and more importantly, was/is extremely close to both Arnold Palmer and Jack Nicklaus. He just wrote a book called “Arnie & Jack: Stories of My Long Friendship with Two Remarkable Men” and has a boat load of incredible stories to share about each man, their relationship on and off the course, their wives, and more. The book is available on Amazon at https://shorturl.at/yLR38 This episode is brought to you by SwingU...