Episodes
The Four Principles of Correct Putting with Patrick Parrish
652: Patrick Parrish, 2016 NCPGA Teacher of the Year returns to share the four principles of CORRECT putting, in addition to providing us with tips and drills on how to improve our short game. WIN! WIN! WIN!! Congratulations to Wayne …
Yoga For Golfers to Improve Your Golf Game and Your Life with Katheri…
651: Katherine Roberts, returns after a long hiatus from Golf Smarter to remind us about the importance of flexibility. Katherine is a pioneer and leader in the field of yoga-based fitness for golf. Her unique and highly effective approach blends...
Strong vs Weak Grip. What’s the Difference and Which is Best for You
650: Tom Sims is Director of Golf at Silverado Resort & Spa in Napa, CA. Silverado, a Troon managed course, is home to the Johnny Miller Academy and hosts the Safeway Open PGA Tour Stop. Tom is a well seasoned …
"The 8 Traits of Champion Golfers" How to Fine Tune Your Mental Game
649: Jon Stabler and his partner at GolfPsych.com have conducted comprehensive personality assessments of more than 400 Tour players and have come up with a report and book they call “The 8 Traits of Champion Golfers: How to Develop the …
The Perfect Putting Grip and Putting Myths That Will Change Your Pers…
648: Pat O’Brien, putting coach to Zach Johnson, Payne Stewart, KJ Choi, Stewart Cink, Vaughn Taylor, and Kelly Craft returns for part two of our conversation on putting. This time we dig into Pat’s instruction on how to have the …
With Students Like Zach Johnson and KJ Choi, this Teacher Knows Putti…
647: Pat O’Brien has been the putting coach for Payne Stewart, Zach Johnson, KJ Choi, Stewart Cink, Vaughn Taylor, and Kelly Craft to name just a few. He’s also a brand ambassador for SeeMore putters. Did you happen to notice …
When You’re Playing the Next Shot, You Better Be Present, Focused and…
646: Roger Gunn, PGA returns to discuss his love of practice and what he does on the range vs how he warms up before a round. We also talk a lot about putting, drills, apps (HUDL Performance) and more. He …
A Unique Golf Ball Striking Method to Hit a Nice Tight Draw EVERYTIME
645: Jim Venetos has developed a substantial following of golf students and YouTube subscribers with what some consider one of the most unique ball striking methods being taught today. It starts with “Stillness” and results in a nice, tight draw …
If You Enjoyed Golf More, You'd Play Better Not the Other Way Around
644: Dr. Joseph Parent, best-selling author of the most popular book on golf’s mental game “Zen Golf: Mastering The Mental Game” makes his twelfth appearance on Golf Smarter. (Check out his other incredibly helpful interviews on episodes #1,70, 77,...
DO NOT Buy Golf Balls Till You Hear This Conversation with Sam Hogan
643: TwoGuysWithGolfBalls.com sells premium used golf balls at the lowest prices. These balls aren’t those you find in the woods, either. Every ball is hand inspected and graded into 3 categories: Eagle; Birdie; Par. Eagle grade are basically brand...
Golf is Like Blackjack. You Need a Strategy If You Want to Succeed!
642: Many golf pros prefer a playing lesson over driving range lessons. This gives them a chance to see how you handle yourself in difficult situations and get a better sense of your thought process on the course. In this …
Payne Stewart Had His Greatest Putting Season with a SeeMore Putter, …
641: The iconic image of Payne Stewart winning the 1999 U.S. Open is etched into our collective golf memories forever. Did you know that he only won twice on the Tour between his 1991 and 1999 US Open victories? One …
Insights on Improving Your Uphill & Downhill Golf Shots for Links Sty…
640: This week we go up to the coast to play Ocean Dunes Golf Links in Florence, OR. Our guest is Bob Rannow, PGA, a native of Oregon who has been teaching and working in his home state since he …
Bandon Dunes Should Be On Your Golf Bucket List, But There’s More in …
639: Golfers who love to travel say that the Bandon Dunes Resort of courses on the Oregon coast rival the legendary courses of the UK. But for those who are a little more budget conscious there are still plenty of …
Your Golf Swing Will Improve When You Stop Thinking About It with Jos…
Josh Zander made a big impression with Golf Smarter listeners last October (2017 episodes #607 & #608) when he allowed us to record his short game clinic. We also have some really good videos on our YouTube.com/GolfSmarterTV channel from that …
Dean Knuth on the All New High Heat 257+ Golf Drivers/Fairway Metals/…
637: Dean Knuth, the Pope of Slope, first introduced us to his retirement project back in 2016. Now, the High Heat Drivers, Fairway Woods, and Hybrids just got hotter! In 2016 the USGA permitted a conforming golf face to have …
Clubface Position or Swing Path. Which is Better for Fixing Ball Flig…
Rob Labritz is the Director of Golf at GlenArbor Golf Club in Bedford Hills, NY who has competed in five PGA Championships. He’s also made routine appearances on the Golf Channel. In his conversation with host Fred Greene, Rob has …
Tony Jacklin: World Golf Hall of Famer on his New Thriller Novel “Bad…
Tony Jaklin was the most successful British player of his generation, winning two Majors, and four time European Team Ryder Cup Captain. But now in his 70s he’s trying something new. Along with Shelby Yastrow, Tony has co-authored “Bad Lies: …
Don Byers is Actually a College Golfer and a Grandfather!
Don Byers was playing golf with his buddies when one of them was so impressed by his play that asked Don to join the college golf team where he coached. Even though Don's eligible to play college sports, he’s kinda …
Stories from Inside the Ropes with a Former Tour Caddie Mike Jick
Mike Jick is a PGA Teaching Professional who started his career in golf as a LPGA Tour Caddie and also got some time on the bag on the Tour. In this episode Mike shares stories from inside the ropes of …
Dave Pelz pt2: Improve Your Putting & Chipping with Practice Drills &…
632: Dave Pelz, returns for part 2 of our conversation about the fun and tremendous benefits of having a backyard practice area. Before the episode we open with an impressive recap of Dave’s MASTERS predictions. In the full interview, Dave …
Dave Pelz on Guilt Free Golf: The Benefits of Having Your Own Putting…
631: Phil Mickleson’s coach, Dave Pelz, may be the most recognized short game instructor in golf today. Part of his mastery comes from being a physicist who loves golf, the other is that he possesses one of the most spectacular …
Goals vs Decisions: A Decision Increases the Likelihood of Getting It…
630: Jeff Ritter, a regular contributor to the Golf Channel and Golf Digest is also a Golf Smarter favorite, as this is his 13th appearance on our podcast. Jeff is known for his unique approach to teaching the game. His …
It’s Not About How Far or How Close, Golf is All About How Many!!
629: Jay Delsing was part of the legendary UCLA golf team in the early eighties that included Corey Pavin (1982 Player of the Year), Steve Pate (1983 Player of the Year), Duffy Waldorf, Tom Pernice, John Perles, and Roger Gunn. …