Episodes
Taking Your Best Swing from the Range to the 1st Tee by Eliminating T…
604: Jamie Zimron, the "Golf Sensei" returns for her tenth appearance on Golf Smarter to discuss why so many of us can't seem to hit the ball the same on the course as we do on the range. She provides …
Get Solid, Consistent, Predictable Contact, and Improve Your Wedge Pl…
603: We heard about Tim Yelverton in episode 599 with Brendon DeVore. Tim is Brendon’s favorite coach in his quest to be a better golfer, so it makes sense to hear what he has to say since we’re all on …
4 Skills of Putting: Reading / Aiming / Stroke / Distance with Puttin…
Putting frustrates every golfer, no matter their skill level. If you’ve ever seen a Pro on the Tour miss a 2 foot putt, you know that everyone is susceptible and just as frustrated. PuttingZone.com founder Geoff Mangum is convinced that …
Holy S#%t! I’m Playing in the US Seniors Men’s Open Championship! wit…
Larry Salk played Tour Golf professionally in his 20's. It didn't work out the way he hoped and created a career in the tech industry. But he still loved to play a lot, and he played well. Well enough that …
The Internet is Killing Golf Instruction...and Probably Your Game!
600: Jim Waldron of the Balance Point Golf Schools has witnessed a huge shift in golf performance and instruction since the overwhelming amount of information that has been offered by high speed internet. We call it instant gratification, Jim refers...
A Personal Quest to Be A Better Golfer with YouTube Sensation Brendon…
599: Brendon DeVore is a good golfer and started a YouTube channel that was similar to Golf Smarter in that he interviewed golf instructors on ways to be a Better Golfer. Brendon was brought to us by a suggestion from …
How to Determine Which Tee Box is Best for Your Game Using Rating/Slo…
598: Are you a 15hcp playing from the Tips? Knock it off, and lose the ego, you’re not that good! Here's a solution to shoot lower scores and have more fun doing it...Play from a different, closer set of tees! …
What It Takes to Run and Host a USGA Amateur Championship with Dean K…
597: Dean Knuth, creator of the Rating/Slope system for handicapping golfers (he's known as the 'Pope of Slope'), and founder of Knuth Golf returns to talk about the 2017 US Women’s Amateur Championship which takes place at the San Diego …
US Open Golf Fantasy Draft with the Tour Junkies
596: The 2017 US Open is this weekend and we’ve invited the Tour Junkies back to help us with our fantasy draft picks and betting lines. This episode is brought to you by draftkings.com. Use promo code GOLFSMARTER to enter …
Pt2: Taking Your Golf Game to a New Level, One Club at a Time with To…
595: In part 2 of our conversation with Tony Manzoni, in addition to talking about Frank Sinatra, Steph Curry, and Tiger Woods, we complete Tony’s suggestions on taking your game to new levels with wedges, long irons, hybrids (or rescue …
Play Golf at the Next Level! One Club at a Time with Tony Manzoni
594: Tony Manzoni returns to discuss tips, insights, and strategies on how to be more consistent with each golf club in your bag. In this episode we explore improvements with your putter, 8 iron, and lob wedge. We’ve scheduled to …
Keep Perspective. Be Humble. Make Birdies! with Jim Venetos
593: Jim Venetos returns to discuss why we should stop watching the Tour Pros or listening to TV announcers telling us why we should swing like the best in the world. We don’t get to practice like them, so why …
A More Consistent Golf Swing is Simple! Focus on the Club, NOT Your B…
592: Want to play golf more consistently? Stop thinking about all the moving parts of your body and focus on the CLUB! Ed LeBeau of the Heartland Golf Schools was a disciple of Manuel de la Torre (featured on episode …
Want to Play College Golf? Get the Inside Scoop on How to be a Studen…
591: If playing golf in college is a goal for you, or someone you know, then you want to hear this conversation with Nick Tannahill, the Golf Head Recruiting Coach for NCSASports.org.Whether you're just looking for free recruiting advice or …
590: 21 Days to Golfing Freedom! Cure Your Slice and Frustration with…
590: David DePula is one of the lucky people who left a job he didn’t love to pursue something he did. Golf. He was a frustrated golfer and understands the lack of consistency we all desire. Then he developed a …
589: How to Play Golf with Your Wife (husband) or Child without Spoil…
589: Elana King of Experience Golf has earned a long list of accolades for her work with women golfers, young golfers, as a mental game coach, and as LPGA Central Section Teacher of the Year, and more. In this episode …
588: Athletic vs Analytic Golf - It's Hard to be a Analytic Golfer wi…
588: Mike Weingartner is the Head Golf Professional at The Ridge (formerly known as The Ridge at Castle Pines North) just outside of Denver. In our conversation Mike talks about how he gets the most efficient golf swing out of …
The Ghosts of Augusta - A Masters Recap with Our Old Friend, Comedian…
587: The 2017 Masters offered a spectacular ending that finally put a Major victory in the overdue hands of Sergio Garcia. But it wasn't clear sailing for him, or his fans who were on the edge of their seats waiting …
586: Phil Mickleson's Coach, Dave Pelz, says "If You Practice What Yo…
586 Dave Pelz could be the most sought after and successful short game golf coach on the planet. But he’s so much more! Dave’s a scientist, researcher, author, entrepreneur, club designer, short game guru, and a dedicated family man. In …
The Masters: Making Your Picks with PGA Tour Fantasy Golf Pros - the …
585: The Masters starts next week and to help with your Fantasy Draft picks on DraftKings.com, we've invited the Tour Junkies. These two guys from Augusta, GA are "Fantasy Golf Aces" and they're here to break down the tournament and …
585 Premium - The Masters: Making Your Draft Picks with PGA Tour Fant…
585 Premium: The Masters starts next week and to help with your Fantasy Draft picks at DraftKings.com, we've invited the Tour Junkies. These two guys from Augusta, GA are "Fantasy Golf Aces" and they're here to break down the tournament …
Getting Out of Difficult Lies - On Course Playing Lesson with Jamie Z…
584: Uphill/Downhill lies. Chipping from below the green. Awkward stances in the rough. This week host Fred Greene goes out on the course with the Golf Sensei, Jamie Zimron to Indian Valley Golf Course to get some tips and a …
584 Premium: Getting Out Of Tough Lies - An On-Course Playing Lesson …
Uphill/Downhill lies. Chipping from below the green. Awkward stances in the rough. This week host Fred Greene goes out on the course with the Golf Sensei, Jamie Zimron to Indian Valley Golf Course to get some tips and a playing …
What’s This Putt Going To Do?! Selecting a Putter & Reading Greens. B…
583 In Part 2 of our conversation with Paul Hobart of Banana Putting, we spend nearly an hour breaking down his five elements of improved putting, reading greens, selecting the right putter for your game, and conclude with a helpful …