Golf's early days in America is a story of opportunity and ambition, of a sport finding its footing in a new land. According to Kevin Kenny, many of the top players hailed from Britain, particularly Scotland. Interestingly, having a Scottish accent was seen as an advantage during this period. It…
What do you think about as you stand over the ball? If you're like most amateur golfers, you might be focusing on the wrong things. The better players, Erik Schjolberg realized, are thinking about the ground. They're considering how to leverage the pressure beneath their feet, not just shifting their…
Source: https://www.spreaker.com/user/smarterpodcasts/gs19-929-shotscope-gavindear 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 hardware or software solutions, but ShotScope has figured out the simplest, most elegant combination of the two…
When you're swinging hard, you might feel like you're putting in a lot of effort, but that doesn't necessarily mean you're swinging faster. In fact, the tension in your shoulders, arms, and neck could be holding you back. Instead of focusing on power, Erik Schjolberg suggested thinking about the ground…
Do you tend to go bigger on your practice swing than on your actual swing? This is a habit Dr. Joe Parent noticed that golfers do to get a feel for how the club moves through the grass. However, this approach often leads to a subconscious reaction when it's time…
Golf isn't just about hitting the ball further or shooting lower scores. It's about understanding your baseline. Justin Bryant shares that in the old days, golfers had to rely on guesswork or eyeballing where the ball landed on the range. But now, thanks to technology like launch monitors, golfers can…
Aiming your shot sounds easy in theory, yet when you stand on the tee box, the fairway seems to shrink, giving way to everything from the looming sand bunkers to the intimidating trees. Daniel Whalen knows the power of positive affirmation given by the tee. It helps golfers train their…
Source: https://www.spreaker.com/user/smarterpodcasts/gs19-928-jp-pxg 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 fit will improve every aspect of your game, and…
Learn this fascinating perspective on learning and progression! Jeff Ritter uses an analogy of a young gymnast, eager to perform backflips on a balance beam. The gymnast doesn't start on a six-foot beam, launching herself into a backflip. No, she starts on the ground, with a coach guiding her movements,…
It's easy to overlook the physical demands of golf. There's a tendency to focus on the swing technique or the mental game, and forget the fact that golf is a sport that engages multiple muscle groups. It's not just about hitting balls on the range. It's about priming your body…
Source: https://www.spreaker.com/user/smarterpodcasts/gsm243-jaacobbowden PGA Instructor Mike Austin drove over 500 yards in his 60s! Jaacob Bowden lowered his handicap from 14-scratch with Austin's method, now he's teaching it. Originally, this was Members Only episode #336, published in JUNE 2012, so it’s the first time it’s being shared publicly for free!
Professional golf isn't just about the swing of the club. It's also about the fitness and nutrition that underpin those powerful shots as shared by Dylan Wu. Having a dedicated fitness regimen and a keen eye on your diet can make a world of difference in your game. Use a…
Source: https://www.spreaker.com/user/smarterpodcasts/gs18-927-samhahn 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 putters in…
We dive into the world of vintage golf clubs, specifically, those crafted with hickory shafts with Jim Jeselnick The unique allure of these clubs isn't just in their antiquity, but in the experience they offer on the course. Interestingly, there's a unique repair method for these hickory clubs. But the…
The choice of a golf ball, it seems, is not as simple as picking the shiniest one in the shop. Chris Fry broke down the different types of balls and when best to use them. Each type of ball, be it the wind ball, fireball, or earth ball, is designed…
The average golfer needs these three crucial skills to improve, according to Todd Kolb. The first one is strategic aim. It's all about picking a target that amplifies your chances of landing a shot on the green, even if it's just an average one. The second crucial skill is lag-putting.…
Source: https://www.spreaker.com/user/smarterpodcasts/gsm242-aubrymccormick-bigbreak 242: Aubrey McCormick a contestant on Golf Channel’s Big Break Atlantis joins us to discuss what it took to get on the show for a third time, the level of anxiety that is part of the competition, and why she chose to play Dixon Golf balls on the…
In the hustle and bustle of modern life, we often forget that many of our daily tasks boil down to this basic principle: hand-eye coordination. Ron Sisson firmly believes that golf is fundamentally about hand-eye coordination. Overthinking can often interfere with our natural abilities. So, let's keep it simple, focus…
Source: https://www.spreaker.com/user/smarterpodcasts/gs18-926-flightpathgolftees 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,…
Each golfer is unique, with a different body shape, arm length, and natural rhythm. This is one of the things guest Ron Sisson remembered about Rory McIlroy's press conference. In the early days of Rory's career, he would spend hours studying the swings of other golfers, especially those from the…
That lightbulb moment you see in cartoons actually happens in real life too! Jim Waldron explained that when you unlock a deep understanding of your golf swing, your mind-body connection sparks and your swing starts to mirror that of a tour pro, albeit not quite perfectly. However, this isn't about…
What happens when you're out there, in the thick of it, and your flawless strategy suddenly doesn't seem so flawless anymore? hat one shot misses the green and your confidence wavers. This is where Jon Sherman believes discipline and commitment come into play. It's not about simply absorbing information and…
Source: https://www.spreaker.com/user/smarterpodcasts/gsm241-mikepedersen 241: Mike Pedersen trained to compete for the Olympics Decathlon and is now focused on golf swing biomechanics, hitting the ball more efficiently, longer drives, and pain free golf. We get into detail on how to properly rotate your hands through impact. Originally, this was Members Only episode…
Here's an often overlooked aspect of golf - the appreciation of the game itself. There is privilege and luxury in being able to play golf, as Gary Nicol asserted. Most, if not all, golf courses are meticulously maintained and set up for players to enjoy - all thanks to the…