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June 11, 2024

Golf Is Hard! But It Doesn't Have To Be If You Know What To Fix...wit…

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...

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June 7, 2024

A Golf School Like No Other From a Teacher Like No Other - Tony Manzo…

613 January 30, 2017: Tony Manzoni makes his final appearance on Golf Smarter before he passed away in October the following year. In this episode, he’s here to announce the launch of his new golf school in La Quinta, CA …

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June 4, 2024

The Compelling Journey to Play America's Top 100 Courses...In One Yea…

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 …

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May 31, 2024

Pt2- Taking Your Game to a New Level - One Club at a Time with Tony M…

595 June 6, 2017: Beyond being a great golfer and teacher, Tony Manzoni had so much more to his life than the game. In this conversation we get into an interesting discussion of what it’s like to live in the …

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May 28, 2024

Unlocking The Golfer’s Athletic Potential with Proteus featuring Foun…

949: Summary Our guest is Sam Miller, Founder and CEO of Proteus. Proteus is a fitness technology that specializes in precision fitness, athletic training, and physical therapy services. While primarily a B2B product, Proteus is developing a remote...

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May 24, 2024

Invitation to Portugal for a Golf Smarter Adventure

https://tmigolf.com/golfsmarter We're thrilled to invite you and your partner on an unforgettable Golf Smarter Adventure to Portugal from September 3-15, 2024! Experience the perfect blend of golf, relaxation, and romance as you explore one of...

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May 24, 2024

Play Golf At The Next Level! One Club at a Time with Tony Manzoni (RI…

594 May 30, 2017: 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. …

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May 21, 2024

100 Ideas for Creating Your Own Golf Bucket List with Author Jeff Tho…

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....

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May 17, 2024

If Tiger Asked Tony Manzoni for Help, What Would He Say?

457 October 7, 2014: Tony Manzoni, author of The Lost Fundamental, discusses what's ailing Tiger and what advice he'd give if Tiger called. You're invited to our next Golf Smarter Adventure! We’re going to Portugal September 5-13, 2024! This is …

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May 14, 2024

How A Golf Simulator Can Improve Your Game and Lower Your Scores with…

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. …

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May 10, 2024

Head at Address. Hitting Behind the Ball, and more from Tony Manzoni …

GSfMO#456 September 30, 2014 Tony Manzoni joins us for part 1 of an hour long conversation. In this episode we cover common swing mechanics issues experienced by most golfers, like hitting behind the ball, alignment, head position and more. Part …

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May 7, 2024

Strategies for Overcoming The Push for Perfection on the Golf Course …

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...

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May 3, 2024

Ben Hogan's Secret Letter and The Lost Fundamental Short Game with To…

438 & 439: Tony Manzoni, one of the most sought after coaches on the GolfSmarter podcast shares his life long pursuit of Ben Hogan’s secret to his golf swing. Years ago Tony received a letter written in Hogan’s hand that …

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April 30, 2024

How To Quit Golf and Get Your Life Back with author Danny Cahill

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 …

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April 26, 2024

A Good Golfer's Arms Never Pass The Body with Tony Manzoni (RIP)

GSfMO#409 November 5, 2013 - Topping the ball? Did someone say you lifted your head? Tony Manzoni gets pretty fired up about these misconceptions that many golfers have about those consistently frustrating errors like throwing the hands away from the...

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April 23, 2024

Mastering Bunker Play with Tips & Tricks You Can Use (And Myths to Av…

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 …

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April 19, 2024

Take Ownership of Your Swing. Now Repeat It! with Tony Manzoni (RIP)

#408 October 29, 2013 - Tony Manzoni is 77 years old and is still shooting par. Lucky for us, he’s also an amazing teacher who has been a listener favorite on GolfSmarter for a long time. Outside of teaching, his …

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April 16, 2024

TV Personality, Writer & Producer Matt Ginella on the Rags To Riches …

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...

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April 12, 2024

Stop Topping The Ball....FOREVER! with Tony Manzoni (RIP)

GSfMO #328 April 10, 2012 Tony Manzoni, author of The Lost Fundamental, and longtime favorite of the GOLF SMARTER audience returns to discuss how weight shift and position can be the root of topping the ball. It's also the key …

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April 10, 2024

The Masters & a Bobby Jones History Lesson Through the Eyes and Heart…

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 …

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April 5, 2024

The Lost Fundamental: One Simple Move - Better Golf Forever with Tony…

GS#291 July 26, 2011 Tony Manzoni, discusses his new book "The Lost Fundamental: One Simple Move, Better Golf Forever", which is available on Amazon in paperback or Kindle format. Also see exclusive video of Tony giving a lesson on...

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April 2, 2024

Short Game Tricks & Tips You Can Use (And Myths to Avoid) with Jim Wa…

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 …

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March 29, 2024

The Single Pivot Swing - In Detail with Tony Manzoni (RIP)

GS#254 Oct 26,2010 Tony Manzoni (RIP) returned for his second appearance on Golf Smarter by popular demand to provide details on his "Single Pivot Swing" which he believes was Ben Hogan's secret that was never revealed. A PGA instructor since …

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March 26, 2024

Miracles Happen on the Course Using "Grounded Golf" with Author Tara …

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 …

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