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Hack It Out Golf

195 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 310 ratings

Welcome to the Hack It Out Golf podcast! Every week Mark Crossfield, Lou Stagner and Greg Chalmers cover a variety of topics that will help you play better golf. Grab your favorite drink and pull up a chair!

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Episodes

Tiger Woods - will he return?

April 20, 2023 04:01 - 33 minutes

Tiger Woods announced another surgery. We chat about what this means for his golfing future: When will he return to competition? Will he even return? If he does, when will that be? Will he win again? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How to consistently shoot in the 70s (Pitch shots)

April 17, 2023 04:01 - 39 minutes

This series is about helping you to consistently shoot in the 70s. We will tackle each part of the game. Today's episode is about pitching. What does your pitching need to look like to consistently shoot in the 70s? We will break this down, and give you a number of skills and drills to focus on. This series WILL help you get better! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Saturday Morning Stat (250 yards in fairway)

April 15, 2023 04:01 - 13 minutes

Welcome to the "Saturday Morning Stat".  Each of these will be a mini-episode (10-15 minutes long) about an interesting stat. We will chat about what we can learn from it, and most importantly, how it can help your game.  Listen on your drive to the course or over your Saturday morning coffee! Data is sourced from Arccos Golf. They have over 680 MILLION shots in their database.  Check them out at: https://www.arccosgolf.com/  Use code DATALOU15 for 15% off! Learn more about your ad choic...

How to consistently shoot in the 70s (Driving distance)

April 13, 2023 04:01 - 39 minutes

This series is about helping you to consistently shoot in the 70s. We will tackle each part of the game. Today's episode is about driving distance. What does yoru driving distance need to look like to consistently shoot in the 70s? We will break this down, and give you a number of skills and drills to focus on. This series WILL help you get better! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The 2023 Masters Recap Show

April 10, 2023 20:37 - 41 minutes

The 2023 Masters Recap Show with team HACKITOUTGOLF, talking Rahm, Rory, Tiger the course and the weather. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How to consistently shoot in the 70s (Bunker Play)

April 10, 2023 04:01 - 34 minutes

This series is about helping you to consistently shoot in the 70s. We will tackle each part of the game. Today's episode is about bunker play. How good does your bunker play need to be to consistently shoot in the 70s? We will break this down, and give you a number of skills and drills to focus on. This series WILL help you get better! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Saturday Morning Stat (4/8/2023)

April 08, 2023 04:01 - 15 minutes

Welcome to the "Saturday Morning Stat".  Each of these will be a mini-episode (10-15 minutes long) about an interesting stat. We will chat about what we can learn from it, and most importantly, how it can help your game.  Listen on your drive to the course or over your Saturday morning coffee! Data is sourced from Arccos Golf. They have over 670 MILLION shots in their database.  Check them out at: https://www.arccosgolf.com/  Use code MARK15 for 15% off! Learn more about your ad choices....

How to consistently shoot in the 70s (Putting)

April 06, 2023 04:01 - 40 minutes

This series is about helping you to consistently shoot in the 70s. We will tackle each part of the game. Today's episode is about putting. How good does your putting need to be to consistently shoot in the 70s? We will break this down, and give you a number of skills and drills to focus on. This series WILL help you get better! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The 2023 Masters Preview Show!

April 04, 2023 04:01 - 42 minutes

Join the Hack it Out crew as we discuss the first major of the year. The 2023 Masters tournament at Augusta National Golf Club. We discuss course changes, Tiger, LIV, amateur players and our picks to win. This is the best week of the year! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How to consistently shoot in the 70s (Tee shot accuracy)

April 03, 2023 04:01 - 41 minutes

This series is about helping you to consistently shoot in the 70s. We will tackle each part of the game. Today's episode is about tee shot accuracy. How straight do your tee shots need to be to consistently shoot in the 70s? We will break this down, and give you a number of skills and drills to focus on. This series WILL help you get better! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Saturday Morning Stat (Scoring Averages)

April 01, 2023 04:01 - 11 minutes

Welcome to the "Saturday Morning Stat".  Each of these will be a mini-episode (10-15 minutes long) about an interesting stat. We will chat about what we can learn from it, and most importantly, how it can help your game.  Listen on your drive to the course or over your Saturday morning coffee! Data is sourced from Arccos Golf. They have over 670 MILLION shots in their database.  Check them out at: https://www.arccosgolf.com/  Use code DATALOU15 for 15% off! Learn more about your ad choic...

How to consistently shoot in the 70s (Mental game)

March 30, 2023 04:01 - 42 minutes

This series is about helping you to consistently shoot in the 70s. We will tackle each part of the game. Today's episode is about the mental game. What does your mental game need to look like to help you consistently shoot in the 70s? We will break this down, and give you a number of skills to focus on. This series WILL help you get better! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How to consistently shoot in the 70s (Wedge play)

March 27, 2023 04:01 - 38 minutes

This series is about helping you to consistently shoot in the 70s. We will tackle each part of the game. Today's episode is about wedges. How do your wedges need to perform for you to consistently shoot in the 70s? We will break this down, and give you a number of drills and skills to focus on. This series WILL help you get better! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Saturday Morning Stat (The "dreaded" partial wedge)

March 25, 2023 04:30 - 12 minutes

Welcome to the "Saturday Morning Stat".  Each of these will be a mini-episode (10-15 minutes long) about an interesting stat. We will chat about what we can learn from it, and most importantly, how it can help your game.  Listen on your drive to the course or over your Saturday morning coffee! Data is sourced from Arccos Golf. They have over 660 MILLION shots in their database.  Check them out at: https://www.arccosgolf.com/  Use code MARK15 for 15% off! Learn more about your ad choices....

How to consistently shoot in the 70s (what your long irons, hybrids and fairway woods need to look like)

March 23, 2023 04:45 - 36 minutes

This series is about helping you to consistently shoot in the 70s. We will tackle each part of the game. Today's episode is about long irons, hybrids and fairway woods. How do these clubs need to perform for you to consistently shoot in the 70s? We will break this down, and give you a number of drills and skills to focus on. This series WILL help you get better! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How to consistently shoot in the 70s (what your chipping need to look like)

March 20, 2023 05:30 - 41 minutes

This series is about helping you to consistently shoot in the 70s. We will tackle each part of the game. Today's episode is about chipping. How does your chipping need to perform to consistently shoot in the 70s? We will break this down, and give you a number of drills and skills to focus on. This series WILL help you get better! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Saturday Morning Stat (Putting from 15 feet)

March 18, 2023 05:01 - 15 minutes

Welcome to the "Saturday Morning Stat".  Each of these will be a mini-episode (10-15 minutes long) about an interesting stat. We will chat about what we can learn from it, and most importantly, how it can help your game.  Listen on your drive to the course or over your Saturday morning coffee! Data is sourced from Arccos Golf. They have over 660 MILLION shots in their database.  Check them out at: https://www.arccosgolf.com/  Use code DATALOU15 to get 15% off! Learn more about your ad ch...

How to consistently shoot in the 70s (what your mid-irons need to look like)

March 16, 2023 05:01 - 36 minutes

This series about helping you to consistently shoot in the 70s. We will tackle each part of the game. Today's episode is about mid-iron play. How do your mid-irons need to perform to consistently shoot in the 70s? We will break this down, and give you a number of drills and skills to focus on. This series WILL help you get better! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Can you get longer? (and should you even try?)

March 13, 2023 04:01 - 41 minutes

In this episode we discuss getting longer with driver, with the key question being: "is this for everyone?". Are there some golfers that would be better off NOT speed training? Parts of this chat might surprise you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Saturday Morning Stat (Short Par 5s)

March 11, 2023 05:01 - 16 minutes

Welcome to the "Saturday Morning Stat".  Each of these will be a mini-episode (12-15 minutes long) about an interesting stat. We will chat about what we can learn from it, and most importantly, how it can help your game.  Listen on your drive to the course or over your Saturday morning coffee! Data is sourced from Arccos Golf. They have over 660 MILLION shots in their database.  Check them out at: https://www.arccosgolf.com/  Use code MARK15 for 15% off! Learn more about your ad choices....

The Players Championship Preview

March 08, 2023 06:00 - 38 minutes

In this episode we preview the 2023 Players Championship, including our picks on who will win.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You want to break 80 (or 75): What do your tee shots need to look like?

March 06, 2023 06:00 - 40 minutes

In this episode we talk about what your tee shots need to look like if you want to break 80. We review several helpful stats that will help guide and shape your driver game.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Saturday Morning Stat (100 yards from the fairway)

March 04, 2023 05:00 - 13 minutes

Welcome to the first episode of the "Saturday Morning Stat".  Each of these will be a mini-episode (~12 minutes long) about an interesting stat. We will chat about what we can learn from it, and most importantly, how it can help your game.  Listen on your drive to the course or over your Saturday morning coffee! Data is sourced from Arccos Golf. They have over 625 MILLION shots in their database.  Check them out at: https://www.arccosgolf.com/  Use code MARK15 for 15% off! Learn more abo...

How to reduce (or eliminate) your slice!

March 02, 2023 06:00 - 43 minutes

In this podcast we discuss a very common problem faced by amateur players; slicing the golf ball. We provide a few tips that can help you fix this weakness.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

7-woods and 9-woods (Should you try them?)

February 27, 2023 06:00 - 38 minutes

In this episode we chat about Lou's new 9-wood (and his new'ish 7-wood). What are the benefits of these clubs? Are they something you should try?   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Eliminate bad chipping (even the yips!)

February 23, 2023 07:00 - 39 minutes

Has your chipping every struggled? Maybe even a case of the yips? In this episode we talk about how you can overcome these issues and take control of your short game.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Conversation with Harry Higgs

February 20, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour

PGA Tour player Harry Higgs joins the pod and we talk about his game, life on the mini-tours, and the possibility of him being Lou's partner at the Member/Guest.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The grip (how we hold the club makes a big difference)

February 16, 2023 07:00 - 43 minutes

In this episode, we talk about how you grip the club, and Lou talks about how he went through some big grip changes.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What is consistency in golf (and do you want it)?

February 13, 2023 07:00 - 41 minutes

In this episode we discuss consistency in golf. What does it mean to be consistent and are there some players that actually want LESS consistency? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Downswing (what you need to know about it, and can you change it)

February 09, 2023 10:00 - 42 minutes

In this episode, we get into details of the downswing, what influences it, and how you can thing about working on it.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The 5 shots all golfers need

February 06, 2023 10:00 - 42 minutes

In this episode, we dive into the five shots every golfer should master to improve their game and lower their scores.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Driver vs Irons: Are they different swings?

February 02, 2023 10:00 - 40 minutes

Is there a difference between iron swings and driver swings? In this episode we discuss iron and driver swings and give you a few tips to improve both.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Who can drive the ball better? Tour Pro vs Golf Coach

January 30, 2023 10:00 - 30 minutes

The gauntlet has been dropped! Mark and Greg discuss  plans for a tee shot challenge. The two will go head-to-head to find out who is a better driver of the golf ball.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is There Such a Thing as a "Good Angle"?

January 26, 2023 10:00 - 31 minutes

In this episode we discuss angles off the tee. Do they matter? Should you chase the "good" angle? We review how angles impact scoring for amateur golfers. This episode will help you to optimize your tee shot strategy.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Backswing: What You Need to Know

January 23, 2023 10:00 - 40 minutes

In this episode we dive into the crucial elements of the backswing. Lou walks us through how he made some massive changes to his backswing and we provide several ways you can work on your backswing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How to Prepare For Events and Our Next Golf Purchase

January 19, 2023 10:00 - 35 minutes

In this episode, we dive into the key elements of preparing for a golf tournament.  Greg walks us through how he preps for playing in PGA Tour events. We also cover the stat of the week, and chat about our next golf purchases. Grab your favorite beverage and pull up a chair! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How to Optimize Your Golf Bag Setup

January 16, 2023 10:00 - 38 minutes

In this episode we discuss the importance of optimizing your bag setup. We cover mistakes that some amateurs make and provide tips that will help you to improve your bag setup.  At Hack it Out, we are always trying to improve the content we create for you. We would sincerely appreciate it if you filled out this simple anonymous survey (link below).  Anonymous Google Forms Survey link:https://forms.gle/F8rwrTazLPnTh4719We would also appreciate it if you gave us a follow (subscribe) and left us...

Top 5 Reasons You Need a New Driver

January 12, 2023 10:00 - 41 minutes

In this episode we discuss the top 5 reasons why you need a new driver in your bag. This is a great chat about the things you should think about when considering a switch to a new driver.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

New Equipment (Drivers) and Setting 2023 Golf Goals

January 09, 2023 10:00 - 39 minutes

Segment one:We discuss the new drivers that just hit the market. Segment two:Stat of the week. There is some info on lag putting you won't want to miss. Segment three:We talk about setting and achieving our 2023 goals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Secret to Consistency: The Role of Strike in Golf

January 05, 2023 10:00 - 37 minutes

This episode delves into the crucial role that strike plays. Proper ball striking is a critical component of good golf. We discuss why strike is so important for golfers of all skill levels.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How Setup and Alignment Can Improve Your Game

January 02, 2023 10:00 - 40 minutes

In this episode we are discussing the importance of functional setup and alignment, and how that can improve your game. Golfers often overlook the importance of the setup, but a good setup is foundational and can contribute to the success of each shot. Grab your clubs and let's get started! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Should Your Swing be "Pretty" or "Functional"?

December 29, 2022 10:00 - 37 minutes

In this episode, we explore the age-old debate in the world of golf: is it more important to have a pretty golf swing or a functional one? On one hand, a visually appealing golf swing can be a thing of beauty and can instill confidence in the player. On the other hand, a functional golf swing may not necessarily look pretty, but it gets the job done and can lead to more consistent shots and lower scores. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned pro, this episode will have something for everyon...

What Makes Rory So Good?

December 26, 2022 10:00 - 29 minutes

In this episode we do a deep-dive on Rory and chat about what makes him so good. A lot of interesting stats and some first-hand accounts from Greg who has played with Rory.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How to Practice Indoors

December 21, 2022 09:00 - 53 minutes

In this episode we discuss how to take your practice indoors. Practicing into a net can be a valuable addition to your routine, but you need to make sure you are optimizing your approach. We provide several tips that will make your indoor sessions are effective and will help improve your game.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Three Tips to Improve Your Irons

December 19, 2022 10:00 - 38 minutes

In this episode we discuss tips to improve your iron-play. Ballstriking is the most important skill if you want to lower your handicap. The best golfers are the best ballstrikers.  Unfortunately, many golfers do not put enough focus on this part of their game. Understanding and applying these tips will improve your scores.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What to do When You Lose Your Swing While Playing

December 15, 2022 06:00 - 49 minutes

When you are on the golf course and your game starts to fall apart, what can you do to hold onto the pieces and still post a score? Team HACKITOUTGOLF,  discusses in today's golf podcast helping golfers worldwide improve their golf games.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How to Improve Your Pre-Shot Routine

December 12, 2022 15:00 - 1 hour

Team HACKITOUTGOLF are talking about pre-shot routines and what difference they can make for your golf game. Should you just step up and rip it or should you play more like a tour pro and have a calculated pre-shot routine on every shot?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Best Rounds of Golf We Have Played

December 09, 2022 15:00 - 19 minutes

Team HACKITOUTGOLF are talking about their best rounds of golf ever. What can a golf pro, a tour pro and a stat hole really do on the golf course when they are going full tilt?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A GOLF PRO, TOUR PRO AND A STAT HOLES BEST ROUNDS OF GOLF EVER

December 09, 2022 15:00 - 15 minutes - 10.8 MB

Team HACKITOUTGOLF are talking about their best rounds of golf ever. What can a golf pro, a tour pro and a stat hole really do on the golf course when they are going full tilt? 

How to Improve Your Clubface Control

December 05, 2022 16:00 - 51 minutes

Today we are talking about clubface control in the golf swing. If you can improve your clubface control, your game will improve as good ballstriking is the key to improved performance.This is an area where so many of us can improve. Pull up a chair as we give you tips and drills to improve your clubface control.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices