Episodes

954: Gavin Dear of ShotScope returns to talk about their latest golf GPS watch and rangefinder. Gavin shares the features of the V5 watch and the Pro LX rangefinder, as well as the software that allows golfers to track their game and improve their...

Concierge Golf Instructor Duke Perrin, who is also co-coaching at the First Tee North Coast with host Fred Greene, joins us to discuss their experience and the importance of teaching life lessons through golf. Duke shares his encounters with golf...

953: Golf Instructor Erik Schjolberg returns this week, but this time host Fred Greene joins him at the Olympic Club in San Francisco to play 18 holes the historic Lake Course. This venue has hosted five US Opens and will also be the site of the 2028...

951  Erik Schjolberg shares insights on golf teaching methods, common mistakes, and the mental approach to the game. He emphasizes the importance of external focus, low point issues, and the distinction between practice and play. The conversation also...

950: Jimmie James shares his compelling new book 'Playing From the Rough: A Personal Journey Through America's 100 Greatest Golf Courses'. It's the story of James' journey to play the top 100 golf courses in the United States in one year, starting...

948: Summary In this episode Jeff Thoreson discusses his book 'The Golf Bucket List' and shares his experiences and recommendations for golf destinations. He emphasizes that golf is a lifestyle and opens doors for travel and personal introspection....

947:  Igor Vainshtein, the founder of GolfTrak.app, shares his journey in the golf industry and the future of technology in golf.  Igor talks about the rise of 24-hour golf practice areas and the convergence of technology in the golf industry. He...

946: This week we speak to Paul Salter, a high-performance mindset coach, about overcoming mental and emotional obstacles in golf. Paul discusses the importance of awareness and curiosity in understanding and managing the mental hazards that can...

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 humorous perspective on the contradictions of...

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 also discusses the...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...