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golf SMARTERFred Gets Fitted for New ClubsGS#405 October 8, 2013 Despite strict USGA guidelines, not all golf clubs perform the same. Golf Professionals play with sticks that are meticulously tailored to their swing. Amateur golfers make purchases based on what the Pros play. No matter their skill level, few golfers take advantage of being fitted for clubs that compliment their swing style. Host Fred Greene is in the market for a new Driver, fairway driver, and hybrids and was amazed to learn how different each club performs for his swing. During the 90 minute session, join Fred to learn why club head speed, launch angle, spin rate, dispersion are...
2025-07-251h 28
golf SMARTERJim Nantz -- An Episode Unlike Any Other with The Voice & Heartbeat of The MastersGS#1,000!! Summary. To celebrate this milestone episode of the Golf Smarter Podcast, host Fred Greene engages with legendary CBS sports broadcaster Jim Nantz, who shares the heartfelt story behind his signature greeting, 'Hello friends,' which he dedicated to his father battling Alzheimer's. The conversation flows into Fred & Jim's experiences with the legendary John Madden, his early memories of golf, and the joy of coaching his son in the sport. They discuss the significance of the Masters Tournament, and the cinematic quality of its broadcast, providing listeners with a rich tapestry of personal anecdotes and insights into the...
2025-05-201h 25
golf SMARTERHow To Read Golf Courses to Maximize Your Game with PGA Master Professional Joe HalletGS#999 Summary In this episode of Golf Smarter, host Fred Greene welcomes back favorite guest PGA Master Professional Joe Hallett to discuss various aspects of golf, including the significance of golf course design, the role of the USGA, and the differences between amateur and professional golf. They explore how course design impacts coaching and playing strategies, the importance of adapting to different course conditions, and the nuances of using specialty wedges. The conversation is rich with insights and practical advice for golfers at all levels. Joe and Fred delve into the evolving landscape of golf, focusing on the...
2025-05-1348 min
golf SMARTERPlaying 18 at The Historic Olympic Club’s Championship Lake Course953: Golf Instructor Erik Schjolberg returns this week, but this time host Fred Greene joins him at the Olympic Club in San Francisco to play 18 holes the historic Lake Course. This venue has hosted five US Opens and will also be the site of the 2028 PGA Championship and the 2032 Ryder Cup. They were playing with Erik's wife and a friend. Fred and Erik only recorded starting at the 14th hole, and it's been edited to focus on Erik's teaching and how they each played the last 5 holes. Erik's started a new online Academy at Skool.com/ejsgolf and his website is...
2024-06-1946 min
golf SMARTERShort Game Tricks & Tips You Can Use (And Myths to Avoid) with Jim Waldron941. 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 of pivot in generating power, the issue of scooping and Jim provides tips for controlling spin in different conditions. They cover topics such as distance wedges, taking spin off shots, the kinematic sequence, finesse swings, distance control, trajectory control, spin control, rhythm and tempo, and scoring in the short game. Jim and Fred also discuss various aspects of putting a...
2024-04-0355 min
golf SMARTERBy Accident: A Memoir of Letting Go with author Joanne Greene- Fred's Wife!! | #900900: Once again we celebrate a podcast milestone by learning more about host Fred Greene, this time through the comments and insights from his wife, Joanne. Joanne has just written and published her first book called “By Accident: A Memoir of Letting Go” which is available in paperback, e-book, and audiobook from everywhere you get your books. You can also learn more at https://joanne-greene.com. The book recounts how she gracefully made it through the trauma of being hit by a car as a pedestrian, beating cancer, losing her mother, sister, and brother in a short span of time, and gett...
2023-06-2055 min
golf SMARTERHow to Become A Ball Flight Detective on the Golf Course | #867867: Kelvin Kelley is one of those hot young golf instructors who delivers the entire package of mechanics, course management, and mental game improvement. In this conversation, Kelvin and host Fred Greene sit down together outside the driving range at Peacock Gap Golf course in San Rafael, CA to discuss a number of topics including how to identify what your ball flight is and taking it to the next level. This episode is also available as a complete video on GolfSmarterTV https://youtu.be/EV5n4xubRDc. Learn more at kelleygolf.comThis episode is brought to you by...
2022-11-0246 min
golf SMARTERDr Joe Parent of Zen Golf on Walking Meditation & Fred’s Adventure to Japan865: Host Fred Greene has just returned from a 2 week - 5 city, vacation/adventure in Japan. During their time in Kyoto, the group met and meditated with Zen Buddhist Monk Obayashi at Temple Senkoji. When the topic of sitting vs moving/walking meditation was brought up, Monk Obayashi mentioned that he has read Zen Golf by Dr Joe Parent. Immediately upon his return, Fred shared the clip with Dr Parent who wanted to discuss it on this episode. There’s a video of this episode on YouTube.com/golfsmartertv where Fred includes a variety of photos and videos in the background du...
2022-10-1945 min
golf SMARTERBecome the Best of Your Younger Self with Regenerative Medicine with Dr Drew Taylor | golf SMARTER #848848: Dr Drew Taylor is a former MLB pitcher who is also the CEO of Acorn.me. We’re at the beginning of an anti-aging revolution and this Canadian company is unlocking the potential injury recovery, disease treatment, and more. Powered by your own cells, this regenerative process is simple and could add years to your life and the lives of your children. Forget politics, stem cell treatments are already making an impact today. Also in this episode host Fred Greene shares his connection to one of 2022 US Open winner Matt Fitzpatrick’s sponsors whom you’ve probably never heard of. Fred a...
2022-06-2258 min
golf SMARTERLearn Which of the 70 New Golf Balls in 2022 is Right for You! | golf SMARTER #839839: There have been 70 new golf balls released by the major manufacturers already in 2022 and too many of us are still playing balls we find in the woods. But you may not realize that if you are looking for consistency, you’ll never find it playing different balls each round…or even a variety of balls throughout the round. Our guest is Director of Merchandising for GolfBalls.com, Johnny Cox who plays different golf balls all the time so that he can make educated recommendations to his customers. In this conversation, we cover the new releases from Titleist, Bridgestone, Callaway, Wilson, Tayl...
2022-04-201h 01
golf SMARTERThe Masters: A Family’s Legacy. In Conversation with Bobby Jones' Grandson | golf SMARTER #837837: Being Masters Week it’s hard not to invoke the name and contribution from the great Bobby Jones. Our guest is Dr Bob Jones IV, who admits that there’s a burden to being the last person who will ever carry his name. There was a period in his life that he wanted to hide from it, but as we learn in this episode, he’s come to embrace the honor and has a need to share his legacy and stories as one of the last family members to ever have known him. The family’s foundation would also like you to v...
2022-04-0556 min
golf SMARTERGolf+NFTs=A New Era In Golf! Introducing LinksDAO | golf SMARTER #833833: Golf is generally not in the same conversation as Crypto Currency. And a lot of golfers may never have even heard of, or understand NFTs, or nonfungible tokens. But at the end of 2021 Mike Dudas had the idea of creating a decentralized autonomous organization (DAO) for golf enthusiasts, with the ultimate goal of raising enough money to buy a golf course through the sale of NFTs. This would be a typical country club, but based in blockchain. So LinksDAO was born and sixteen days later they raised $11 Million dollars through the sale of a collection of NFTs. Our guests on...
2022-03-091h 06
golf SMARTERMy Personal History with John Madden as His Recording Engineer from 1982-1986826: With the passing of John Madden at the end of 2021, host Fred Greene digs into his personal archives to share stories, recordings, and his history with Coach Madden. From 1982-1986, Fred was Madden’s recording engineer for a nationally syndicated program that Madden provided to the RKO Radio Network. Even though they only recorded for about 15-25 minutes multiple times each week, they would spend hours talking, laughing, and brainstorming business ideas. Our guest for the conversation is TV personality, radio host, and New England sports junkie, Matty Blake. WIN a box Golf Smarter golf balls and be pa...
2022-01-0435 min
golf SMARTEREvery Good Golf Shot Should Add Up to100 from Backswing to Follow Through821: After a round of golf together at Foxtail North in Northern California, Jamie Zimron, the Golf Sensei and host Fred Greene sat down outside the Pro-Shop to record an episode that featured tips on being centered, tempo & rhythm, and balancing each swing to total 100 from backswing to follow through. It’s the first time in over a decade that Fred & Jamie have played together and Jamie couldn’t believe how much better Fred has gotten from all the advice he’s gained doing Golf Smarter. Learn more about Jamie’s teaching at https://www.thecenteredway.com/. Engineering note, the recording was inte...
2021-12-0144 min
golf SMARTERGetting To Know Your Host at The 19th Hole800: In celebration of our 800th episode, we flip things around and host Fred Greene is put in the guest’s chair and interviewed by longtime guest and friend, Jim Waldron. We learn how Fred started the podcast in 2005, stories of his personal and professional life, and how, as a recreational golfer, his golf game has been impacted by doing hundreds of game improvement interviews. Scattered throughout the episode, we also hear greetings and stories from Golf Smarter guests and listeners.Golf Smarter is a weekly entertainment service that enhances your game, so we’re now accepting tips on the...
2021-07-061h 34
golf SMARTERStix Golf Clubs are Determined to be an Industry Disruptor with CEO Gabe Coyne797: Gabe Coyne has played golf for years and wanted a new set of clubs but wasn’t in a position to pay $2500 for a full set and bag, nor was he interested in a starter’s set for $250. As with many entrepreneurs, he saw an opening in the marketplace and an opportunity to be a disruptor in an established industry. As with a lot of millennial consumers, he wanted a product that looked great, was made of high quality material, and fit into an opening that has helped start many Kickstarter projects. So was born Stix Golf. For under $1000 you can...
2021-06-161h 04
golf SMARTERIncrease Your Golf Clubhead Speed: Focus on Flexibility & Mobility with Bobby Aldridge796: Bobby Aldridge of Bam-Metrics has spent decades as an athlete, student, and educator of physical movement who understands the aches and pains that come from the repetitive motions associated with golf. He has developed BAMmetrics [Bobby Aldridge Method], a proprietary system used by professional athletes that helps increase mobility, unlocks joints and eliminates dysfunction while alleviating pain, preventing injury and increasing performance. Learn more at bam-metrics.comWe’re on the countdown to celebrate 800 episodes of the Golf Smarter podcast on July 6, 2021. Per your suggestions, host Fred Greene will be interviewed on how his game has changed hosting the l...
2021-06-0945 min
golf SMARTERThe Struggle and Journey to Make the Symetra and LPGA Tour with Elizabeth Schultz795: Elizabeth Schultz started playing golf at 13…and played in the Women’s US Open at 16! She was also a successful player in college. But today, Elizabeth is grinding it out to make the Symetra Tour and fill her potential as a professional golfer on Tour. In this conversation, she talks about her life on the road as she struggles to climb up to the LPGA Tour. I initially met Elizabeth as she was playing in the 2021 Women’s US Open qualifier at Marin Country Club. You may want to check out this episode on our GolfSmarterTV YouTube channel https://youtu.be/bMK...
2021-06-021h 04
golf SMARTERThe Ten Essential Keys to Mastering Pressure with author Jayne Storey794: Phil Mickleson has just become the oldest golfer in history to win a Major by beating a deep field at the 2021 PGA Championship. He claimed that his keys to success were a change in diet, yoga, and meditation. In this episode, Jayne Storey returns to discuss the value and importance of meditation to quiet the mind and play better golf. “The athlete with the quietest mind is always the one who delivers the most fluid motion”. How’s that to grab your interest? Interestingly enough, this episode was recorded two weeks before Lefty's win. Golf Smarter listeners get 50% off her new bo...
2021-05-261h 08
golf SMARTERIf You're Not Practicing Golf with Feedback...DON'T Practice! with Erik Schjolberg793: Erik Schjolberg is a PGA Instructor in Arizona who learned early in his career that the best way to learn about teaching golf is by listening to, and watching other instructors apply their trade. With that mindset, he found and got hooked on Golf Smarter, which lead him to discover the lessons of Tony Manzoni. This was a blessing for him because Manzoni’s methods were similar to his. But he was surprised that he’d never heard of Tony before. In this episode we learn more about Erik’s teaching methods, how he encourages all his students to use the Pe...
2021-05-1951 min
golf SMARTERThe Consistent Golf Summit Returns with an Impressive Lineup for 2021792: The Consistent Golf Summit was such a hit last year that it returns for 2021 with an even more impressive stable of coaches including Sean Foley! This week on Golf Smarter, host Fred Greene is joined by Bo Watson, founder and organizer to break down each of the 15 presenters over the three day Summit. Bo is offering a no questions asked money back guarantee but there’s a tremendous $50 savings incentive if you sign up in advance of the live event which runs from May 25-27, 2021. Sign up early at consistentgolfsummit.com/golfsmarter for only $97US. Purchasing the Summit package also gi...
2021-05-121h 02
golf SMARTERHow Understanding the Yips Can Help Your Mental Game with the Yoda of Yips, Jim Waldron791: Our Yoda of Yips, Jim Waldron joins us to discuss how the yips can impact your mental game, and teach us some of the causes, cures, and myths of yips. Jim has probably been featured on Golf Smarter more than any other teacher, and when you listen and learn, you’ll understand why. Find Jim Waldron at BalancePointGolf.com We’re on the countdown to celebrate 800 episodes of the Golf Smarter podcast on July 6, 2021. Per your suggestions, host Fred Greene will be interviewed on how his game has changed hosting the longest running golf podcast. But what have you...
2021-05-0453 min
golf SMARTERThe Business of Covid Golf - Where The Industry has Been and Where It’s Going with Tom Cox, CEO of GolfBalls.com790: If you receive emails from any golf company at all, chances are GolfBalls.com is one of them. For nearly twenty years GolfBalls.com has focused on customization of balls, hats, towels, and a variety of golf products. They’re also the creators of the incredibly helpful AlignXL customized alignment aid on any ball you choose. Tom Cox is the founder and CEO of GolfBalls.com and is this week’s featured guest talking about his business, the golf industry’s prognosis post-Covid, and the advantages and struggles encountered as the CEO of a high profile golf company. We’re...
2021-04-2743 min
golf SMARTERThe 4 Primary Skills for Putting from The Putter Book with author Brandon Stooksbury PGA786: Brandon Stooksbury’s first book The Wedge Book is an Amazon Best Seller. His newest, the Putter Book is simple, direct, and really helpful. In this week’s conversation host Fred Greene challenges Brandon to give us a putting lesson by explanation only…and he succeeds! He breaks down in detail the four skills required to become a better, more consistent putter. They include green reading, start line control, speed, and attitude. This week on Golf Smarter Mulligans is the 5th of nine episodes with Tony Manzoni (RIP). Beyond being a great golfer and teacher, Tony Manzoni had so muc...
2021-03-3049 min
golf SMARTERPresident Ford Collapsed In My Arms on the Golf Course! And more Caddy Stories from JJ Resnick785: JJ Resnick’s best friend was urging him to come to play golf at College of the Desert, then tragically lost his life. Grieving, and being a typically confused 20 yr old with no direction in life, JJ left Oregon for Palm Desert and after meeting the coach, Tony Manzoni his life changed forever. Today JJ is a successful businessman with amazing stories that include golf, billionaires, and Presidents. In this episode JJ sits down with host Fred Greene to share his emotional memories. Make sure to check out our blog post from this episode at GolfSmarter.com to see photos of...
2021-03-2346 min
golf SMARTERMastering Those Scary Golf Shots That make You Question Your Skills & Buckle Your Knees781: Josh Zander teaches golf at the Stanford University Golf Course and has been on Golf Smarter many times because his intrinsic understanding of how amateur golfers struggle with so many elements of the game. In this episode we talk about college golf courses, college golfers, the correct way to hit out of both fairway and green side bunkers, and more. Check out the ZanderGolf app for iOS and Android with video tips and direct opportunity to work with Josh remotely. As this is being published, we just got word of Tiger being involved in a car accident. By...
2021-02-2457 min
golf SMARTERTo Draw or To Fade: That Is The Question…Or Is It?780: PGA Master Professional Joe Hallett returns to Golf Smarter because he wants to help all of us be better golfers. Being a PGA Master Professional means that he’s one of only 200 PGA Members that are the teachers for PGA Certified Professional Instructors. He also has joined forces with the PerfectMotion app we’ve been talking about to provide you with instruction through the app. Joe usually charges $150/month to work with you through the app, but mention “golfsmarter” when you request having Joe provide instruction and you’ll get the “Even Par” special of only $72 for a month of remote coachin...
2021-02-1658 min
golf SMARTER2020 Was a Nightmare - But Not For Golf!! What About 2021? Let's Ask MattyB778: For the last decade, we kicked off the new year with a sarcastic and silly look at the previous year’s PGA Tour season with comedian/TV personality/golf junkie Matty Blake presenting his annual “MattyB Awards”. But because the passed year was so….unique?…MattyB and host Fred Greene just discuss what was great, what was weird, what was funny, and what we hope finds a way to be a regular part of life in 2021 and beyond for professional and amateur golfers around the world. This week on Golf Smarter Mulligans episode 94, host Fred Greene sits down with Micha...
2021-02-021h 03
golf SMARTERHow to Get IN THE ZONE at the Flip of a Switch with Bo Watson and Shannon Shuskey755: Bo Watson of SchoolOfLifetimeLowRounds.com and founder of the Consistent Golf Summit (episode #735 April 7,2020) is joined by Shannon Shuskey, a world class Speed Skating coach to share his methods of how to get IN THE ZONE at the flip of a switch. Shannon’s resume includes coaching 142 National Championships, 18 World Team Members, 6 World Champions, 2 Olympians, yet he’s proven to Bo that his method works for golfers too! They have a free webinar coming up VERY SOON. September 2, 2020 at 7:30aPDT/10:30aEDT. Sign up at https://www.inthezonementaltraining.com/golf-smarter-webinar-opt-in1598035976230?affiliate_id=2664924Our next giveaway is for a Full Acce...
2020-08-261h 00
golf SMARTERGolf's Global Pandemic: The Yips... and We've Got Your Mask - The Yips Whisperer754: The Yips causes more golfers to quit the game than slow play. Jim Waldron, “The Yips Whisperer”, our “Yoda of Yips”, works with golfers around the world helping to cure their yips in a few short sessions. In this episode we talk about causes, cures, manifestations, and a pre-shot routine that will block the Yips from your mind. If you need help because the Yips are ruining your enjoyment of playing, contact Jim at BalancePointGolf.comOur next giveaway is for The Pro swing training aid courtesy of SwingThePro.com and Dan Martin Golf, and The Claw glove from Cad...
2020-08-1852 min
golf SMARTER2020 PGA Championship - A Golf Major Like Nothing We’ve Ever Witnessed754: Last week’s 2020 PGA Championship at TPC Harding Park was special in so many ways that we needed an expert who not only played PGA Tour golf, but grew up in San Francisco playing Harding Park. He’s also been a popular Bay Area golf journalist for decades. Our guest is John Abendroth, PGA, co-host of HookedOnGolf and now doing Zoom interviews with players like Gary Player and Rocco Mediate. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0aa2--J76To4eG8ZvnkBpw http://hookedongolf.com/Our next giveaway is for The Pro swing training aid courtesy of SwingThePro.com and...
2020-08-121h 00
golf SMARTERYour Hands are the Devils. Learn How to Turn Them Into Golf Angels! featuring Dan Martin, PGA752: Dan Martin, PGA is the Director of Instruction at Rustic Canyon GC in Moorpark, CA, a GolfTips Top 30 instructor, and a U.S. Kids Golf Top 50 Master Kids Teacher. Host Fred Greene is scheduling a trip to Southern California and gets tips from Dan on what shots he should have ready to play on this highly rated Australian Links style course. Dan is also the spokesperson and advocate for The Pro (Precise. Rotational. Orbit.) training aid which helps the average golfer discover the great swing that they already posses. Receive a 20% discount with ‘golfsmarter’ at checkout. Our next give...
2020-08-0446 min
golf SMARTERGolf Industry Veteran Chris McGinley on HONMA Golf and Swing Align training tool744: A great golf training aid is one that enhances consistency on multiple levels, not just increasing distance. Swing Align grooves your swing, and fine tunes your alignment, rotation, swing plane, and connection. Connection doesn’t get discussed much, but once you realize what it is and how it works, practically everything in your swing improves. Our guest this week is golf industry veteran Chris McGinley, Global VP of Product at Honma Golf and has developed the Swing Align training aid on his own. And this is after 21 years working at Titleist. Check out swingtrainer.com to see videos and pick up...
2020-06-1055 min
golf SMARTERChipping & Putting Drills for Indoors and Backyard with Danny Maude741: Danny Maude could be one of the most popular YouTube golf instructors in the world. He has more than 2.5 times the subscribers as the Golf Channel and for good reason. He’s warm, friendly, creative, and has an ability to keep instruction simple, effective, and understandable. After falling deep into a Danny Maude video rabbit hole, host Fred Greene invited Danny to the show to discuss game improvement drills while staying home during the pandemic. WIN A DOZEN EAGLE QUALITY PREMIUM USED GOLF BALLS OF YOUR CHOICE from TwoGuysWithGolfBalls.com! Deadline to win is Sunday, May 24 at Midnight PD...
2020-05-1943 min
golf SMARTERControlling Your Frustration During a Bad Round of Golf with our "Yoda of Yips" Jim Waldron737: Jim Waldron of BalancePointGolf.com returns to share his deeps insights and teaching about the yips and better ball striking. We call him our "Yoda of Yips" because he's specialized in helping golfers with the Yips for decades. Beyond that he's an incredibly gifted teacher. WIN A PAIR OF SQAIRZ, including a shoe bag, hat, and custom SQAIRZ socks! We've just added a new CLAW Golf Glove from CaddyDaddy.com to the winner's package! Deadline to win these shoes is Sunday, April 26 at Midnight PDT/3a EDT. Enter at GolfSmarter.com/giveaway2020. Listen for details. Get 15% off the...
2020-04-2240 min
golf SMARTERNew Equipment for Your Feet! SQAIRZ Golf Shoes Give You Distance, Accuracy, Balance, Stability, & Comfort!736: Every great shot starts at your feet. Golf industry veteran and serial entrepreneur Bob Winskowicz is founder of SQAIRZ golf shoes and this week’s guest. SQAIRZ are engineered around a widen toe that allows feet to sit naturally. But there’s a lot more behind the intricate details of SQAIRZ, all they way down to the laces. The point is that more than 95% of all swing flaws are traceable to a poor setup. SQAIRZ helps setup, accuracy, distance, stability, and balance. AND THEY’RE COMFORTABLE!! Bob shares an exclusive discount code ‘golfsmarter10’ for $10 off for podcast listeners. Learn more at SQAIRZ...
2020-04-1542 min
golf SMARTERKeeping Your Body Golf Ready When You Can’t Leave the House featuring Thomas Malchow734: Not being able to play golf when Spring arrives is torturous for us. What can we do to pick it up where we left off once the pandemic has passed? Our guest this week is Thomas Malchow of trainfuly.com who provides us with insights on how to keep our body golf ready as we wait for the green light to play again. The key is be mindful of our posture, but there’s more. If you’re also looking for a comprehensive golf fitness training program that doesn’t require equipment, and that Thomas has used with professional golfers, he’s g...
2020-04-0139 min
golf SMARTERPlaying 18 with a Blind Golfer is Both an Inspiration and a Great Lesson in Gratitude714: When was the last time you hit balls at range with your eyes closed? It’s an amazing opportunity to learn more about what some coaches call “awareness”, being able to truly feel your body as you swing the golf club. Now do that out on the course. That’s what it’s like for blind golfers! In this episode, Golf Smarter listener, Bob Banks, who has been legally blind for four years, and host Fred Greene play 18 holes at Hiddenbrooke Golf Course in Vallejo, CA. You’ll hear how Bob and Bob’s friend/guide/coach Jerry, navigate driving, chipping, and...
2019-11-0534 min
golf SMARTERHit Longer Golf Shots Consistently by Tweaking Your Wrist Positions During Your Swing with Zach Allen697: Zach Allen, PGA learned while playing D1 College Golf at USC that trying to make the perfect golf swing was a disaster for his game and competitive edge. Then he fell in love with teaching, and lately has been on the minds and lips of many golfers because of his clear and concise instruction on YouTube (Zach Allen Golf). Host Fred Greene watched just one video and increased his distance by making one simple tweak. Zach’s three part video series called Ball Striking Blueprint . Make sure to register to win a Glovelast! We’re giving away 5 of these...
2019-07-0937 min
golf SMARTERA Great Golf Pre-Round Warmup, and FINALLY a way to Practice Uphill/Downhill Lies693: Karen Palacios-Jansen of CardioGolf.com is a LPGA Master Instructor who has finally addressed one of the hardest shots to practice at home or on the range, and that’s the Uphill/Downhill lie. In this episode she talks to host Fred Greene about her suggested pre-round warm up, but also provides details on the impact that her CardioGolf Slope and Shortee club can have on your game when practicing these frustrating golf shots. Congratulations to Sarah B of Chico, CA. She's the winner of our random drawing for a $100 Amazon Gift Card courtesy of Autoslash.com. Our ne...
2019-06-1136 min
golf SMARTERThe Secret Hazard to Golf Course Closings: Crashing Home Prices with WSJ Reporter Candace Taylor679: A recent article in the Wall Street Journal shed light on home prices falling 25-50% after a Country Club or Golf Community course closes. Our guest this week is Wall Street Journal reporter Candace Taylor who wrote this investigative piece. We’re partnering with autoslash.com to give away three $100 Amazon Gift Cards to three lucky listeners. Go to GolfSmarter.com/Autoslash to register. Secure the best price for your next car rental at Autoslash.com While traveling through Uganda over the last two weeks, host Fred Greene was amazed to see a golf course in the district of...
2019-03-0544 min
golf SMARTERIn the Recording Studio Where Golf & Rock’n’Roll Collide with 5 time Grammy Winner Val Garay675: Val Garay is the Grammy-winning music producer behind hits like, “Bette Davis Eyes” with Kim Carnes and “Handy Man,” with James Taylor. Val’s 100 gold and platinum records, nine Grammy nominations with five Grammy wins is only part of his equation. He's also a golf nut like us. In this conversation with host Fred Greene, Val talks about how he started his passion for the game back in 1981 while laying on a beach in Kona, Hawaii, and his many championships at Riviera Country Club, including the 2016 players championship. He also talks about his playing partners from the music industry like John Baruck...
2019-02-0640 min
golf SMARTERPGA Tour Players Stewart Cink, Zack Johnson, Kenny Perry, and Jordan Spieth on Their Mental Game674: Cary Valentine returns to share his conversations with PGA Tour players at Hawaii's Sony Open. Not a usual reporter, Cary is a mental game coach for a college golf team and he wants know how faith influences the mental game of some of the best players in the world. Included in these conversations are Zach Johnson, Kenny Perry, Stewart Cink, Jordan Spieth, and Aniban Lahiri. Host Fred Greene’s local course, Peacock Gap in San Rafael, CA is the beta site testing a new food mobile drone that offers on-demand food or beverages service delivered to any player on...
2019-01-2938 min
golf SMARTERNew Golf Rules for 2019: pt2 What Are They and How Do They Impact Us? With Joe Foley of USGA Rules673: Golf Rules have changed for 2019 and our featured guest is Joe Foley of the USGA Rules Committee. Now that we heard the How and Why, in Part2, we discuss What the new rules are and break some of them down in more detail as implemented by both the USGA and the R&A.A huge congratulations to Adam Long on his 1st PGA Tour victory. Adam , in only his 6th Tour event, sunk a birdie putt on the final hole to beat Phil Mickleson this past weekend at the Desert Classic. Adam was featured on the show when he...
2019-01-2249 min
golf SMARTERNew Golf Rules for 2019: Pt1 The How & Why with Joe Foley of USGA Rules672: Golf Rules have changed for 2019 and our featured guest is Joe Foley of the USGA Rules Committee. In Part1 of these next 2 episodes, we discuss what the motivation was for implementing new rules and how they were agreed upon with members of both the USGA and the R&A. Host Fred Greene is always encouraging listeners to get in touch to play 18 holes together. Last week he played with a listener who was visiting Northern California from Germany. You’ll hear part of their conversation on the show, but if you’d like to see the video and photos from...
2019-01-1641 min
golf SMARTERGetting Fitted for a Putter Could Have Greater Impact than a Golf Club Fitting... with Cody Hale668: Cody Hale Director of Tour Operations for Seemore putters is this week’s guest. As we prepare to give a customized Seemore Putter as our weekly giveaway Grand Prize, host Fred Greene invited Cody to tell us more about “RifleScope Technology”, the benefits, and unique designs of Seemore Putters. If you might win a Seemore Putter next week, then you’ll definitely want to watch the interview from the Seemore Studio at https://youtu.be/mtYJ-xj2KN4Registration to win a Seemore Putter is open till Midnight PT/3am ET Sunday, December 23 at golfsmarter.com/giveaway. The winner will be annou...
2018-12-1852 min
golf SMARTERSmarter Golfers Play Better When They Think Like a Golf Course Architect666: Tripp Davis practices golf architecture with an unparalleled passion for being a craftsman and a golfer. He approaches design, renovation, and restoration of golf courses around the world by challenging the visual effect of the game through architecture and strategic details. In his return to Golf Smarter, he and host Fred Greene discuss the state of golf course development around the world, whether he designs for amateurs or the Tour, and how thinking like an architect would improve every round for every golfer.WIN! WIN! WIN!! Congratulations to Suwat P of Pleasant Hill, CA who just won our G...
2018-12-0446 min
golf SMARTERThe "Decade" Golf App Removes Emotion from Your Decision Making Process665: Stats. Friend or Foe? For those who want to take guesswork out of course strategy there’s a proven system that combines shot patterns and scoring data to optimize your target selection, improve your golf performance, and lower your scores. If you’ve been a listener for awhile, then you’ve heard multiple guests tell host Fred Greene that he has to get Scott Fawcett of the Decade Golf System App on the podcast. Scott doesn’t disappoint in this longer than usual episode that covers Scott's fascinating history and how the app can help golfers of every skill level. ...
2018-11-2753 min
golf SMARTERThis Golf Aid Helped Major Winners Rose, McIlroy, & Spieth! It Can Help You!663: Martin Chuck is a phenomenal instructor and the inventor of some of the most popular golf training aids ever created. Nearly 200,000 golfers around the world use the Tour Striker clubs, and without any requests or sponsorship deals, the Tour Striker SmartBall is regularly used by a significant number of Tour players, including Major winners Justin Rose, Rory McIlroy, Jordan Spieth, Graham McDowell, Darren Clark, and Jimmy Walker. In this episode we discuss getting online lessons, the value of training aids, and having one club in your bag that you hate!WIN! WIN! WIN!! Congratulations to Alex P of...
2018-11-1348 min
golf SMARTERHelping Golfers Eliminate Lower Back Pain with Thomas Malchow661: Thomas Malchow founded the Low Back Pain Center and has helped Olympic and Professional athletes. Learn causes and triggers that contribute to low back pain for golfers. Thomas provides online consultations and assessments and has contributed one for an upcoming Golf Smarter weekly giveaway prize. This is the final week to enter for a spot at Topgolf Crush! 4 winners will join Fred Greene in San Francisco on Sunday, 11/18/18 to hit balls and more at AT&T Park. Deadline to enter is this Midnight, Sunday, 11/4/18. Prizes are not transferable. Transportation and accommodations NOT included. Restrictions apply. Details and registration at golfsm...
2018-10-3040 min
golf SMARTERWhen Lag Putting, Learn to Isolate Your Attention Into These Three Zones660: Mark Durland of durlandgolf.com and Naples Grande Golf Club in Naples, FL has been named to the Golf Top 100 Teachers in America and a 2015 Golf Digest Best Teachers of Florida. He has a really useful tip on improving your distance control for lag putting by breaking each putt into three zones which is the subject of this week's conversation. WIN! WIN! WIN!! Congratulations to Alan M of Florence, OR who just won an online lesson courtesy of Josh Zander of zandergolf.comDeadline to enter our weekly prize giveaway at golfsmarter.com/giveaway is Midnight PT/3...
2018-10-2440 min
golf SMARTERCommon, Correctable Golf Mistakes On the Course, and With Your Club Selection659: Josh Zander, a Golf Top 100 Teacher in America returns to discuss common mistakes that we all see and make on the course and in our club selection. In this episode he also discusses what his online lesson entails and what you get from it. To register your name go to golfsmarter.com/giveaway.WIN! WIN! WIN!! Congratulations to Vince S of Windsor, CO who just won a set of ShoeTips thought reminders courtesy of ShoeTips.comEach week we’re giving away a different prize including free online lessons, a SeeMore putter, and more. Go to golfsm...
2018-10-1753 mingolf SMARTERTopGolf Crush is Coming to A BallPark Near You..and me! with the SF Giants658: Topgolf has taken the golf industry by storm, introducing more new golfers to the game than any other program developed. They have a new weekend pop-up program in the USA called Topgolf Crush at various ballparks and stadiums. In this episode we speak with Jeehae Lee of Topgolf and Joey Nevin of the SF Giants about their partnership for Topgolf Crush for a weekend this November.Sounds like fun? Here’s your chance to play there on Sunday November 18! Four lucky listeners will join Fred Greene to hit balls, receive gifts, and have some fun at AT&T Park...
2018-10-0947 mingolf SMARTERYoga For Golfers to Improve Your Golf Game and Your Life with Katherine Roberts651: 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 yoga, science, and proprietary golf-specific conditioning strategies into one powerful methodology she calls Yoga For Golfers. Katherine is a regular contributor on the Golf Channel and Sirius XM PGA Tour Radio. Among her many appearances across a number of The Golf Channel’s prominent TV shows, she co-hosted a show with Roger Fredericks based on her second book, Swing Flaws and Fitne...
2018-08-2137 mingolf SMARTERClubface Position or Swing Path. Which is Better for Fixing Ball Flight IssuesRob 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 fabulous advice on correcting common amateur problems like hooking and slicing.This week on the Golf Smarter Academy, Dustin from Canada has a detailed question on his setup and swing with his driver. If you have a question for Fred, Tony, or any other past Golf Smarter guests, let us help with your game or equipment! Submit yo...
2018-05-0840 mingolf SMARTERTony Jacklin: World Golf Hall of Famer on his New Thriller Novel “Bad Lies"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: A Story of Libel, Slander, & Professional Golf”. We talk to Tony about his career and this really compelling book. Shelby, a retired attorney joins us to complete the conversation. The book is being released on the same day as this podcast, so get your copy now!This week on the Golf Smarter Academy, Ron from Northern Virginia calls in...
2018-05-0147 mingolf SMARTERDave Pelz on Guilt Free Golf: The Benefits of Having Your Own Putting Green631: 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 practice areas in his backyard that you’ll ever see. In Part 1 of our conversation with Dave, we discuss how having a backyard practice area has improved both his game and his family life. When he was on Golf Smarter last April (episode 586), Dave introduced Host Fred Greene to an outdoor practice product called SynLawn. As we record this episode Fred’s...
2018-04-0351 mingolf SMARTERStop Complaining About Lifting Your Head! Swing Speed Insights w Dean Reinmuth610: Dean Reinmuth has been a Golf Digest Top 50 Teacher for 20 years, Phil Mickleson’s coach for 13 years, one of the first instructors on the Golf Channel, and a regular contributor to Golf Digest. OK, impressive credentials complete. This week host Fred Greene has an hour long Skype video conversation with Dean about a wide variety of topics from his history, to improving our mechanics, to short game proficiency. Dean also introduces us to the Swing Coach Club, one of the only products he’s ever endorsed. And that’s probably because he had a tremendous amount of influence on the design...
2017-11-091h 05golf SMARTERWelcome to the Zone! Tips and Insights on How to Achieve Peak Performance with Scott Ford606 “The Zone”…“Peak Performance”…there are different names for it, but you know how powerful it is when you’re there. A few episodes ago we heard Jamie Zimron talk about Scott Ford, an instructor who has helped her and scores of golfers understand how to achieve peak performance and get into a zone during a round of golf. Scott’s approach is both effective and practical. In this episode, host Fred Greene talks to Scott on how he discovered that he’d achieved his ‘zone’ and how we can get there with some simple tips. Scott has 2 books he’s published on th...
2017-10-1044 mingolf SMARTERUsing Golf To Grow Your Business with authors Jonathan Taylor & Tim Davis605: Executives who play golf earn 17% more than those who don’t. We’ve all heard that the golf course is a great place to do business. A sharp business person can learn more about a potential business relationship in four hours on the course than they can with years of meetings, emails, and phone calls. Our guests this week are Jonathan Taylor & Tim Davis authors of “Selling On The Green”, the bestselling book on golf & business that’s used in University level business schools across America. In this episode host Fred Greene talks with these two about the book and they’re ow...
2017-10-0342 mingolf SMARTERThe Ghosts of Augusta - A Masters Recap with Our Old Friend, Comedian Matty Blake587: 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 for the predictable disaster that has haunted his entire career. Host Fred Greene is joined by comedian/TV & Radio Host Matty "MattyB" Blake to laugh through various moments, players, opportunities missed, the exciting conclusion, and who was watching from above. This episode is brought to you by RADIO BASEBALL CARD, the newest podcast from SmarterPodcasts.com & GreeneCreative.com. Listen to t...
2017-04-1245 mingolf SMARTERGetting Out of Difficult Lies - On Course Playing Lesson with Jamie Zimron584: 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 lesson on getting out of tough situations on the course. This episode is also available as a video on the homepage of GolfSmarter.com, @GOLF SMARTER on Facebook, or on YouTube.com/GolfSmarterTV at https://youtu.be/n_6RZT1g7WAFind more on Jamie at KiAiGolf.comThis episode is sponsored by DraftKings.com. Go...
2017-03-2131 mingolf SMARTER584 Premium: Getting Out Of Tough Lies - An On-Course Playing Lesson with Jamie ZimronUphill/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 lesson on getting out of tough situations on the course. This episode is also available as a video on the homepage of GolfSmarter.com, @GOLF SMARTER on Facebook, or on YouTube.com/GolfSmarterTV at https://youtu.be/n_6RZT1g7WAFind more on Jamie at KiAiGolf.comThis episode is sponsored by DraftKings.com. Go...
2017-03-2129 mingolf SMARTERBest Golf Workouts to Help Prepare for the New Season with TPI Certified Instructor Lynn Anderson581: Lynn Anderson, a TPI Certified instructor joins host Fred Greene to discuss different exercises to get us back in shape for the new golf season. They also talk about nutrition so you don’t lose focus or have the “wheels fall off” near the end of your round, and the causes and solutions of different golf injuries. We’d like to give you a free copy of Fred Shoemaker’s “Extraordinary Golf - The Secret to Transforming Your Game” DVD that usually sells for $50!Write an review about Golf Smarter podcast in iTunes or the Apple Podcast app and...
2017-02-2834 mingolf SMARTER581 Premium: golfsmarterpodcast@gmail.com Golf Smarter Program Guide581 Premium: Lynn Anderson, a TPI Certified instructorhttps://www.totallydriven.com/> joins host Fred Greene to discuss different exercises that can get us back in shape for the new golf season. They also talk about nutrition so you don’t lose focus or have the “wheels fall off” near the end of your round, and the causes and solutions of different golf injuries. We’d like to give you a free copy of Fred Shoemaker’s “Extraordinary Golf - The Secret to Transforming Your Game” DVD that usually sells for $50!Write an review about Golf Smarter podcast in iTunes or the...
2017-02-2834 mingolf SMARTERBad Golfers Are Just As Happy As Scratch Golfers. Then Why Are We All Miserable? with Fred Shoemaker577: Fred Shoemaker of Extraordinary Golf is one of the most popular and accomplished golf instructors that you may not know about. He’s got a cult-like following because he’s able to get any golfer to dive below the surface of frustration and the ability to see the ‘game’ in an entirely new light. He’s not only one of the most requested and elusive guests we’ve featured, but his episodes are our most popular. This week and next host Fred Greene will dig back to 2009 and replay two episodes in a row, the second of which has only been availabl...
2017-01-3126 mingolf SMARTERBad Golfers Are Just As Happy As Scratch Golfers. Then Why Are We All Miserable? with Fred Shoemaker577 Premium: Fred Shoemaker of Extraordinary Golf is one of the most popular and accomplished golf instructors that you may not know about. He’s got a cult-like following because he’s able to get any golfer to dive below the surface of frustration and the ability to see the ‘game’ in an entirely new light. He’s not only one of the most requested and elusive guests we’ve featured, but his episodes are our most popular. This week and next host Fred Greene will dig back to 2009 and replay two episodes in a row. EnjoyWe have only a few DVD...
2017-01-3126 mingolf SMARTERPremium: Keeping Your Golf Swing Simple with Jim Samsing570: Jim Samsing of the Bird Golf Academy career as a golf teaching professional spans more than three decades. A competitive player since 1970, and the winner of the 1973 Montbello Open Pro-Am, Jim also recorded top 10 finishes in several state opens. Jim was also the Head Professional at Mission Hills C.C. in the mid 70’s. His teaching philosophy is to keep the swing as simple as possible, developing strong fundamentals and swing skills, and using the brain as the major tool in the development of these skills. He is the foremost expert in the theory of the “Double Connexion”, a mental discip...
2016-12-1330 mingolf SMARTER565: If Fatigue is Impacting Your Round, It Could Be Your Nutrition! with Jim DelabyJim Delaby, PGA wants to let you know that getting tired near the end of your round is preventable. There are specific foods, and ways to consume food and beverage during your round that will keep you focused on energized. Jim’s believes that anyone can get into The Zone, and even achieve a SuperZone state with the right tools which we discuss in the episode. http://www.Jimdelaby.comHost Fred Greene is interested in hearing your opinion on this topic. Follow @GolfSmarter on Twitter, or join the conversation at the GOLF SMARTER Facebook page.
2016-11-0837 mingolf SMARTER565 Premium: If Fatigue is Impacting Your Round, It Could Be Your Nutrition! with Jim DelabyJim Delaby, PGA wants to let you know that getting tired near the end of your round is preventable. There are specific foods, and ways to consume food and beverage during your round that will keep you focused on energized. Jim’s believes that anyone can get into The Zone, and even achieve a SuperZone state with the right tools which we discuss in the episode. http://www.Jimdelaby.comHost Fred Greene is interested in hearing your opinion on this topic. Follow @GolfSmarter on Twitter, or join the conversation at the GOLF SMARTER Facebook page.
2016-11-0837 mingolf SMARTER564: A Club-focused Swing Can Be More Effective Than a Body-focused SwingManuel De la Torre was born above the golf shop at the Real Club de la Puerta de Hierro in Madrid, Spain, where his father Ángel de la Torre was the head golf professional. Angel was five-time Spanish National Golf Champion. Manuel's father's instruction and that of his father's friend and colleague Ernest Jones, served as the basis for de la Torre's instruction. His concepts for golf instruction have stood the test of time for over 60 years. He was head golf professional at Milwaukee Country Club teaching amateurs and tour professionals for more than 60 years.Recorded in 2009, this c...
2016-11-0128 mingolf SMARTER564 Premium: A Club-focused Swing Can Be More Effective Than a Body-focused SwingManuel De la Torre was born above the golf shop at the Real Club de la Puerta de Hierro in Madrid, Spain, where his father Ángel de la Torre was the head golf professional. Angel was five-time Spanish National Golf Champion. Manuel's father's instruction and that of his father's friend and colleague Ernest Jones, served as the basis for de la Torre's instruction. His concepts for golf instruction have stood the test of time for over 60 years. He was head golf professional at Milwaukee Country Club teaching amateurs and tour professionals for more than 60 years.Recorded in 2009, this c...
2016-11-0127 mingolf SMARTER563: VIDEO Swing Analysis May Not Be As Helpful As You’d Like with Marc Solomon!Marc Solomon of Golf Made Simple shares his entertaining passion for golf instruction and it doesn’t diminish when we discuss video swing analysis. If the key to trusting your swing is clearing your mind before each shot, then he may have a compelling argument. http://GolfMadeSimple.comHost Fred Greene is interested in hearing your opinion on this topic. Follow @GolfSmarter on Twitter, or join the conversation at the GOLF SMARTER Facebook page.http://GolfSmarter.comIf you have a question about whether or not Fred is using any of the met...
2016-10-2536 mingolf SMARTER563 Premium: VIDEO Swing Analysis May Not Be As Helpful As You’d Like with Marc Solomon563 Premium: Marc Solomon of Golf Made Simple shares his entertaining passion for golf instruction and it doesn’t diminish when we discuss video swing analysis. If the key to trusting your swing is clearing your mind before each shot, then he may have a compelling argument. http://GolfMadeSimple.comHost Fred Greene is interested in hearing your opinion on this topic. Follow @GolfSmarter on Twitter, or join the conversation at the GOLF SMARTER Facebook page.http://GolfSmarter.comIf you have a question about whether or not Fred is using any of the...
2016-10-2535 mingolf SMARTER562: Don't Change Your Clubs, Change Your Attitude for More Fun and Lower Scores!562: Tommy Masters has been named Golf Digest Top 100 instructor multiple times. Among the great pieces of advice he shares in this episode is acknowledging that occasionally (or in host Fred Greene’s case frequently) you will have bad shots. Don’t brood over them, don’t even get upset. See a bad shot as an exciting challenge. Focus on how you will get out of trouble. Just remember Fred’s favorite saying “Never follow a bad shot with a stupid shot!” Also, Tommy advices to practice a variety of shots with each club so that you won’t be intimidated by tough situat...
2016-10-1829 mingolf SMARTER562 Premium: Don’t Change Your Clubs, Change Your Attitude for More Fun and Lower Scores! with Tommy562: Tommy Masters has been named Golf Digest Top 100 instructor multiple times. Among the great pieces of advice he shares in this episode is acknowledging that occasionally (or in host Fred Greene’s case frequently) you will have bad shots. Don’t brood over them, don’t even get upset. See a bad shot as an exciting challenge. Focus on how you will get out of trouble. Just remember Fred’s favorite saying “Never follow a bad shot with a stupid shot!” Also, Tommy advices to practice a variety of shots with each club so that you won’t be intimidated by tough situat...
2016-10-1829 mingolf SMARTER561: A Revolutionary Putter with a HUGE Sweet-spot that Delivers Truer Lines with Creator John Ambro561: John Ambrose is a retired airline pilot who has succeeded in developing a unique putter that takes USGA specs to their limits. The major manufacturers continue to produce putters that are the same basic design from 100 years ago. But John wasn’t satisfied. When you pull this putter out of your bag, you’ll find two things happen. First, your playing partners will want to try it and talk about it. Most importantly, on your first stroke you’ll discover that the ball will go down your intended aiming line. In this episode, John and host Fred Greene talk about the adv...
2016-10-1131 mingolf SMARTER561Premium: A Revolutionary Putter with a HUGE Sweet-spot that Delivers Truer Lines with Creator Joh561 Premium: John Ambrose is a retired airline pilot who has succeeded in developing a unique putter that takes USGA specs to their limits. The major manufacturers continue to produce putters that are the same basic design from 100 years ago. But John wasn’t satisfied. When you pull this putter out of your bag, you’ll find two things happen. First, your playing partners will want to try it and talk about it. Most importantly, on your first stroke you’ll discover that the ball will go down your intended aiming line. In this episode, John and host Fred Greene talk about t...
2016-10-1149 mingolf SMARTER557 Premium: If Custom Fit Clubs Cost Are The Same Price, What’s Holding You Back? Featuring Frank V557 Premium: We continue the discussion of getting custom fit for your golf clubs to improve your consistency and your game. This time we head to Boston to speak with the US Vice President of the International Club Makers Guild, Frank Viola. This time we discuss the various components of the club and how important it is to not concern yourself with popular brand names, but to focus on getting the right parts that work best for you. We also talk about pricing variations of custom club making vs off the shelf clubs. Our host, Fred Greene, doesn't understand what all t...
2016-09-1352 mingolf SMARTER554 Premium: "Mr. Hogan, The Man I Knew" with Author and LPGA Record Holder, Kris Tschetter554 Premium: Kris Tschetter has the unique privilege of getting to know, and receiving instruction from Ben Hogan when she was a young girl. Her book "Mr. Hogan The Man I Knew" subtitled "An LPGA Player Looks Back on an Amazing Friendship and Lessons She Learned from Golf's Greatest Legend" is fascinating to read, and on this episode you can hear why he was attentive to this vibrant and entertaining woman. Kris is also in charge of Community Relations for the great free golf app called "18Birdies" that allows you to compete with your friends, utilize GPS to track eve...
2016-08-231h 02golf SMARTER552 Premium: Bobby Clampett on the Impact Zone552: Bobby Clampett was the Low Amateur at the 1979 US Open and the 1980 Masters. He played on the PGA Tour and the Champions Tour in addition to being a network golf announcer/commentator. After playing with over 1,000 amateurs at more than 220 Pro-Ams he noticed something about their divots that separates high handicappers from Tour players. “...the Touring pros had a swing bottom approximately 4 inches in front of the center of the golf ball. For every inch amateurs were behind that 4 inches, equated to, on average, 4 strokes per inch!" In this week’s episode Bobby talks with host Fred Greene about his hist...
2016-08-0956 mingolf SMARTER548 Premium: Golf Skate Caddy, the Newest Personal Golf Transport AND (Premium Episode) Golf Game Bo548: The most interesting category in golf’s effort to bring young people to the game is the Personal Transport. Golf Skate Caddy is not your grandfather’s golf cart. Think about it as a electric surf board and/or a skate board. Just secure your bag, plug in your phone, put your beer on ice, grab the remote control, step aboard and off you go! Our guest is Patrick Pires to discuss the benefits and fun this product brings to the game. The video of this conversation also includes a short segment of host Fred Greene taking a ride around a co...
2016-07-1220 mingolf SMARTER546 Premium: SNAG (Starting New At Golf) is the Most Effective Method to Get Children Excited About546: Common question: What’s the best way to get my child interested in playing golf? Finally an answer that works, is fun, and has a school curriculum designed by education professionals. SNAG (Starting New at Golf) is the best “first-touch” program I’ve seen. It uses big clubs & balls, bright colors and language that all children would understand. But it’s not just for children, this system works for anyone who’s never held a golf club before. Our guest is John Johnson. The video includes the full interview and Golf Smarter host Fred Greene’s first swing with the Super SNAG Lau...
2016-06-2829 mingolf SMARTER543 Premium: 70% of All Golfers Play The Wrong Ball! AND Kicking It with Soul Kix.543 Premium: On any given round, there’s only one piece of golf equipment that is used on every shot…the ball. What most amateur players don’t realize is that 70% of all golfers are using the wrong ball, according to this week’s guest Dominic Selfa of Bridgestone Golf who sits down with host Fred Greene. Getting fitted for a golf ball is as important as getting fitted for clubs. So may players play a Titleist ProV1 because that’s what’s on the tour or is the most expensive. But that doesn’t mean it will help your game. The reality is...
2016-06-0827 mingolf SMARTER540 Premium: Better Putting Distance Control with Pinehurst Director of Instruction, Eric Alpenfels540: Eric Alpenfels is the Director of Instruction at Pinehurst Golf Resort and has been an instructor at Pinehurst for 33 years. He's also the co-author of the book Instinct Putting. Co-authored by Bob Christina, PhD, and Cary Heath, PhD, this book's research shows that looking at the hole, "target vision", improves your distance control on long putts. In this curated version of this week's episode, we discuss how instinct putting works and how it can help. We also discuss Pinehurst Golf Resort and the nine courses, plus the 18 hole putting course. And we touch on which course to play wh...
2016-05-1848 mingolf SMARTERTo Mulligan or Not To Mulligan...Is that really in question?Want a taste of this week's podcast episode? Check out this video with host Fred Greene and author Richard E. ToddIf you have a question about whether or not Fred is using any of the methods, equipment or apps we’ve discussed, or if you’d like to share a comment about what you’ve heard in this or any other episode, please write because Fred will get back to you. Either write to golfsmarterpodcast@gmail.com or click on the Hey Fred button, at golfsmarter.com
2015-11-0401 mingolf SMARTER513 Premium: Legal Mulligans! When It's OK to Play 2 Golf Balls with author Richard E. Todd513: Author Richard E. Todd talks about the new golf rules for 2016, but in this edited episode, host Fred Greene is baffled to learn that there are actual rules that allow you to play 2 balls on a single hole. Richard's new book is called "Short Stories from the Long Links - A collection of golf related tales". He's also just published an adult golf coloring book. His other books include "The Golf Rules - Etiquette" and "The Golf Rules - Stroked Play".http://TheGolfRules.comHere's a link to a short video from our conversation: https://youtu.b...
2015-11-0442 mingolf SMARTER507 Premium: Fine Tuning Your Swing During the Off-Season with Jim Venetos507: Jim Venetos returns to amplify his teaching method of body stillness during the swing. Golf Smarter Host Fred Greene has suffered a leg injury and is not going to be able to play golf for a number of weeks. Jim says that injuring his right leg was injuring the correct leg because there’s no movement required from the right leg during the swing, and that 70% of your weight is shifted to the left leg during the swing. While recovering, Fred has decided to record four short episodes with Jim that will be published over the next few weeks.
2015-09-2221 min