Episodes

Summary Bo Watson joins us to discuss the evolving landscape of golf media, particularly the rise of influencers on platforms like YouTube. We explore the impact of these changes on traditional golf training and the importance of mental strategies in...

GS# 361 December 7, 2012 PGA Tour Pro Matt Every joins us to discuss life on the Tour, growing up as a star golfer in High School, and earning the 2006 Ben Hogan Award for best amateur in the nation. Our SCOR Zone Short Game Academy attacks chipping...

972: Summary We're joined by golf agent Mac Barnhardt sharing his insights, sometime controversial, about the unique role of golf agents, the challenges faced by professional golfers, and the impact of sponsorships and endorsements. We discuss the...

GSfMO#360 December 4, 2012 Lower back, mid back, hamstrings, knees, elbows, wrists. All common areas for golf pain. Exercise Physiologist Bob Forman returns to identify what specifically is hurting you and how to deal with them by prescribing...

971: Summary This conversation features golf fitness expert and author Joey 'D' Diovisalvi on the critical role of the body in golf performance. Joey explores how golfers can improve their game through better understanding of their physical...

GS#359 Exercise Physiologist Bob Forman warns about golf magazines' promises to increase your distance. Fix your posture at address or lose distance and invite back pain. Our SCOR Zone Short Game Academy helps you decide which club to use between two...

970:  Summary This week we meet Joel Suggs, PGA Master Professional, who explains the role of master professionals, the intricacies of golf instruction, focusing on his concept of the "Scoring PGA" personal bell curve that every golfer experiences. We...

GS#358fMO November 20, 2012 GSfMO#358 Terry "The Wedge Guy" Koehler, CEO of SCOR Golf joins us for 40 minutes to answer more questions submitted to SCOR Zone Short Game Academy. We've received so many great questions about improving our short game...

969: Summary  Jayne Storey returns to discuss her latest book, 'The Athlete's Ascent', which explores the relationship between deep practice and high performance across various sports. She emphasizes the importance of self-awareness, the impact of...

GS#357 November 13, 2012 Jaacob Bowden came in 5th at the 2012 Speed Golf World Championships. He joins Fred to discuss Speed Golf, how to train, and how playing at this pace can impact your mental game.           Follow @golfsmarter on Instagram, X,...

#968 Summary Golf Instructor Gareth Winslow joins us from New Zealand to discuss his teaching philosophies that lead to writing the book 'Playing the Lie: A Hard-Hitting Look at the Ridiculous Theories Ruining Your Golf Game', which challenges common...

GSfMO #356 November 6, 2012. In this introduction to Jeff Ritter’s 52 week "Make The Turn" Challenge, he shares a plan to offer challenges each Friday on the Jeff Ritter Golf Facebook page that rotate around Performance, Mindset, Fitness, and...

#967 Summary Jeehae Lee, co-founder of Sportsbox AI, joins us to discuss the revolutionary impact of artificial intelligence on golf training and coaching. As a former LPGA Tour player, Jeehae utilized her MBA and golf history to develop Sportsbox AI,...

GS#355 October 31, 2012 Jeff Ritter, a longtime favorite golf coach on GOLF SMARTER, returns for Part 1 of 2 to talk about his integrated approach to coaching golf, his 52 week Make The Turn Challenge, and how his passion for the game he loves...

#966 Summary The conversation with Billy Holbrook of MGI Golf revolves around the benefits of walking a golf course versus using a golf cart. We discuss how walking allows for a better memory of the course, a more enjoyable experience, increased...

GSfMO #354 October 23, 2012 Author Neil Sagebiel returns for Pt2 on Ben Hogan losing the 1955 US Open at The Olympic Club in San Francisco. In this episode we run through the 4 rounds, learn who Neil spoke to while doing his research, and what the TV...

GS#966 Recently, while in Seattle, my travel buddies and I had the opportunity to play Chambers Bay, a walking only, public, links style course on the shore of Puget Sound. You may remember Chambers Bay from when it hosted the 2015 US Open won by...

GS#353 October 16, 2012 You've heard of Ben Hogan, but have you ever of Jack Fleck? In 1955, at the peak of his career, Hogan was the favorite to win his 5th US Open crown at San Francisco's Olympic Club, home of his first US Open title. Author Neil...

GS#964: Summary Justin Camarena and Bricks, members of a punk band that loves golf, MAJORS discuss their unique combination of music and golf. They share how their love for punk music and their addiction to golf led them to create a band that writes...

GSfMO #352 October 9, 2012 Barney Adams, founder of Adams Golf, starts part 2 talking about his book “The WOW Factor” based on how he became a successful entrepreneur. For him, every business is a service business. Then he slides into the mission of...

GS963: Summary    Matt Davis, the creator of Puttercup is this week's guest. Putter Cup is an innovative golf hole insert that offers two products: the Speed Bump and the Center Cup. The Speed Bump is a 360-degree raised incline around the golf hole...

GS#351 October 2, 2012 Chances are you’ve heard something about the USGA and PGA’s program to speed up the pace of play and make the game more fun for everyone called “Tee It Forward”. Chances are one of the thousands of courses that are participating...

GS962: Summary Golf Live App is a comprehensive golf instruction app that offers live virtual golf lessons, asynchronous video lessons, payment processing, calendar integration, a marketplace, and live streaming. The app allows coaches to record...

GS #350fMO September 25, 2012 Geoff Mangum explains what a Stimpmeter is, what it does, how it affects you, and more. Classic Geoff Mangum…opinionated, articulate, entertaining, and one of the best putting instructors in the world. Become a Golf...