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TV Personality, Writer & Producer Matt Ginella on the Rags To Riches story of L.A.B. Golf
April 16, 2024

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...

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Stop Topping The Ball....FOREVER! with Tony Manzoni (RIP)
April 12, 2024

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 to increased distance....

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The Masters & a Bobby Jones History Lesson Through the Eyes and Heart of His Grandson
April 10, 2024

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 his historical context...

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The Lost Fundamental: One Simple Move - Better Golf Forever with Tony Manzoni (RIP)
April 5, 2024

The Lost Fundamental: One Simple Move - Better Golf Forever with Tony…

GS#291 July 26,  2011Tony 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...

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Short Game Tricks & Tips You Can Use (And Myths to Avoid) with Jim Waldron
April 2, 2024

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 of pivot in...

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The Single Pivot Swing - In Detail with Tony Manzoni (RIP)
March 29, 2024

The Single Pivot Swing - In Detail with Tony Manzoni (RIP)

GS#254 Oct 26,2010Tony 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,...

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Miracles Happen on the Course Using "Grounded Golf" with Author Tara Fox
March 26, 2024

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 game. The conversation...

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The Single Pivot Swing - Ben Hogan's Secret Revealed with Tony Manzoni (RIP)
March 22, 2024

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 developed the...

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The Best Players In The World Also Make Unforced Mental Mistakes featuring Dr. Don Greene
March 19, 2024

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...

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EXCLUSIVE: Camilo Villegas, Aaron Rai, and Cary Valentine on How Pros Overcome Adversity
March 12, 2024

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...

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The Power of Self-Hypnosis to Improve a Golfer's Focus with Dr. David Spiegel
March 5, 2024

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...

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Course Design Should Take The Golfer Through a Carousel of Emotions with Augie Piza
Feb. 27, 2024

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...

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The Myth and Misconceptions of ‘Keep Your Head Down’
Feb. 20, 2024

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...

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Rules & Equipment Should Be Different for Amateurs with John Erickson
Feb. 13, 2024

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...

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Keep In Touch With Touch During Your Off-Season featuring Dr. Greta Anderson
Feb. 6, 2024

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. This week’s...

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Consistency is in reach! Your Potential Is Limitless! The Mountain Has No Top!
Jan. 30, 2024

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...

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Bernhard Langer Swears By Athalonz Shoes Because They Make a Difference!
Jan. 24, 2024

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...

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The “Tiger5”: A Cure for the Most Common Round Killers with Scott Fawcett
Jan. 16, 2024

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...

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Tech’s Evolution on Game Improvement Data Contributes to Lower Scores
Jan. 9, 2024

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...

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Getting Fit for Clubs Helps Every Golfer at Any Level featuring PXG Master Fitter, JP
Jan. 3, 2024

Getting Fit for Clubs Helps Every Golfer at Any Level featuring PXG M…

928: JP Parajeckas, a master club fitter with https://www.pxg.com/en-us 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...

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Breaking News: After a Big Year On the PGA Tour, LAB Golf CEO Announces Their Newest Putter!
Dec. 27, 2023

Breaking News: After a Big Year On the PGA Tour, LAB Golf CEO Announc…

927: 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...

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Proven By Science: Longer & Straighter Off The Tee Using Flightpath Golf Tees
Dec. 19, 2023

Proven By Science: Longer & Straighter Off The Tee Using Flightpath G…

926: 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,...

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Wearing The Wrong Sized Glove Is As Bad As Wearing Wrong Sized Shoes!
Dec. 12, 2023

Wearing The Wrong Sized Glove Is As Bad As Wearing Wrong Sized Shoes!

925: 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 http://RedRoosterGolf.com we’ll hear stories...

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PGA Tour Pro Dylan Wu on His Journey to Reach The Highest Level of Competition
Dec. 5, 2023

PGA Tour Pro Dylan Wu on His Journey to Reach The Highest Level of Co…

924: 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...

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