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GS#484 April 14, 2015: Back by popular demand for his 10th appearance on Golf Smarter, Tom Wishon, the world’s authority and (unofficial) spokesperson for custom club fitting returns to address the misinformation from big club makers who want you to believe that buying a one-size-fits-all club off the rack will improve your game. The fact is that every swing and every body style is different, so that what you see on TV or in the hands of this weekend’s Tour winner is probably the wrong club for you. More myths discussed in the Premium episode:   
• Custom club making is much mor...

GS#483 April 7, 2015: “There’s not a golf professional in the world who thinks about hitting the ball!” is just one of the eye opening comments from this week’s guest, John Grund PGA. John has competed at the pro level, and has coached players who’ve competed at every level, but he knows that most amateur golfers focus more on the ball then on their target. He also talks about the quickest way to hit the ball straighter and get more distance is to find the bottom or your swing arc. It supposed to be in front of the ball where most...

GS#482 March 31, 2015 Greg Liberto calls himself The HEAD Coach because of the work he's doing to help golfers with their mental approach to better golf. His "18 Holes Book" covers a variety of helpful topics that cut right to the core issues that hurts so many pro and amateur players. He claims that in less than 10 minutes, you can learn what is holding you back from playing your best golf ever. Obviously, we take a little longer to discuss it. 

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GS#481 March 24, 2015 Garett Jenkinson, 2014 Alberta Teacher of the Year was suggested by a previous Golf Smarter guest who says that Garett was an inspiration in teaching him a new way to look at teaching and golf. In this episode we identify what kinds of pressure presents itself on the golf course and how to best handle it.    

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GS#480 March 17, 2015 The Pukalani Country Club in Maui, Hawaii is a hidden gem of a golf course. Unlike the expensive resort courses, Pukalani is where the locals go for a great round on a mature course at muni rates. Situated on the North Side of the island, and nestled on the slopes of Haleakela, the largest dormant volcano in the world. At 1,100 feet above sea level  Pukalani provides panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean on both sides of the valley isle. In this classic episode from our archives, we speak to Ron Huffman, PGA, General Manager of Pukalani CC about t...

GS#479 March 10, 2015  Roger Fredericks is one of the most important and prominent golf fitness experts in the world. His clients (and friends) include Arnold Palmer, Gary Player, and Jack Nicklaus. In this episode he shares the 27 setups for any kind of shot, which boils down to 3 stances, 3 ball positions, and 3 swing paths. Combine them all and you can focus on playing golf, not just swinging the club. Roger also speaks at length about his relationship with the Big 3 of Arnie, Gary & Jack, stretching exercises, and the effects of poor posture on the future of your game.

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GS#478 March 3, 2015. Jeff Ritter returns to provide us with helpful tips on how to lower the amount of putts per round. Jeff has built a reputation as a great golf instructor because he incorporates every aspect of game improvement from mental, physical, mechanics, fitness, and nutrition. His Make The Turn Challenge, introduced on Golf Smarter, has become a huge sensation for Golf Digest TV and he'll soon be appearing regularly on the Golf Channel. 

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GS#474 February 3, 2015. Josh Willard, an instructor at Peacock Gap in San Rafael,CA joins us in studio to discuss simple ways to reach new success. As close as we sometimes get to reaching our lowest score, cracking the barrier to break 100 - 90 - or 80 eludes us all too often.

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GS#473 January 27, 2015.  Jim Waldron of the Balance Point Golf Schools returns to remind us of the absolute basics that are critical for a great golf swing.  Jim also ends the episode with a great tip on alignment. Stay tuned to the very end to get Jim's final helpful tip from this conversation. 

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GS#472 January 20,2015.  There’s nothing that will kill a good round faster then when it starts to downward spiral out of control. Tom Good, PGA returns for part 2 to discuss how to minimize the damage when things start to go wrong, and his method of “swinging the club head”.

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GS#468 December 23, 2014 As we begin our 21st year of the Golf Smarter podcast, we go back to the episode that kicked off our 10th.  Jamie Zimron changes the conversation from the mental aspect of improvement to the physical. What's more important to a successful golf swing, lower body movement or upper body? Strength or flexibility?

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GS#468 December 23, 2014 As we begin our 21st year of the Golf Smarter podcast, we go back to the episode that kicked off our 10th.  Jamie Zimron changes the conversation from the mental aspect of improvement to the physical. What's more important to a successful golf swing, lower body movement or upper body? Strength or flexibility?

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GS#467 December 16, 2014  This was Jamie Zimron’s fifth appearance on Golf Smarter. Incorporating Aikido and Golf, Jamie talks about the critical value of balance, whether strength or flexibility is more important, and the importance of relaxation through the swing.

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GS#463 November 18, 2014 Darren Garrett works nights in Perth, Australia so that he can fine tune his game to hopefully advance through Q-School and make the tour. In this episode, we find out what it takes, his goals, his chances, and what he’s learned from being a regular listener of Golf Smarter.

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GS #462 November 11, 2014 For most, the golf rules are fluid, changing from round to round. But walk on someone's line, or talk on the phone during a stroke and that will send most golfers into a hissy-fit. Author Richard Todd talks about his book "The Golf Rules: Etiquette".


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GS#460 October 28, 2014 Sports Psychiatrist Dr. Michael T. Lardon returns to discuss his latest book Mastering Golf’s Mental Game - Your Ultimate Guide to Better On-Course Performance and Lower Scores - In this helpful book, Dr. Lardon shows us how to organize our thoughts and use them for maximum performance. Not just an associate clinical professor of medicine at UC San Diego, Michael was a world ranked table tennis player. So he understands how the mental game can bring us down. But he also knows how to get into the zone and stay focused on what works. Since this is tw...

GS#458 October 14, 2014 Do you think you're struggling to lower your scores because of your swing? Putting? Short Game? Indian Valley Golf Course Head Professional Steven Snyder may surprise you with his answers, but after teaching for over 30 years, he's seen it all and knows why we are so frustrated.

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GS#455 September 19, 2014 In 1969, The Ryder Cup teetered on the brink of irrelevancy, and perhaps being discontinued. But the historic "Concession" offered by Jack Nicklaus to Tony Jacklin on the final hole at Royal Birkdale changed everything. Author Neil Sagebiel joins us.

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GS#454 September 12, 2014 Donald Crawley; Dir. Instruction @ The Boulders Golf Academy in Arizona talks about Golf Simplified and The Boulders Golf Course. Donald has been awarded “Best Teacher in Arizona” by Golf Digest and since 96 “Top 100 Teachers in America” by Golf Magazine. 

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GS#1028  Sam Hahn, CEO of L.A.B. Golf, currently the hottest golf company in the world, returns to discuss the company’s explosive growth and the details of their recent acquisition by private investment firm, L Catterton. Also discussed is how Sam's prolific use of Social Media has helped grow brand loyalty and exposure. Also covered is the radical, yet traditional design of their latest putter innovation, the Oz1.iHS.  This is the first heel shafted putter released by L.A.B. with the head co-designed by PGA star Adam Scott. The discussion highlights the company’s journey from small...

GS#453 September 9, 2014: Long time Golf Smarter listener Michael Hamel plays at least 36 holes everyday...in Ontario, Canada! So far this year, he's logged 237 rounds, and he's not slowing down. In only 6 years of playing golf, Michael is down to a 3 handicap...although he'll say "up" to a 3 since he was in the 2s. He's also been a Personal Trainer for 25 years. When he fell in love with golf, he went for his TPI (Titleist Performance Institute) Certification so that he could become a better golfer, and to help others to be in better golf shape.

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GS#1027 Jim Waldron has been a regular on Golf Smarter since 2007 (episode #105) because of how well versed he is in incorporating the most comprehensive elements of the mental game with the best swing mechanics. That's why he's also become very popular on many other podcasts. This conversation delves into the nature of negative thought patterns and the importance of creating psychological space to manage emotions effectively. It highlights how detachment from negative feelings can reduce their intensity and impact on personal identity.

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GS#449 August 12, 2014 Long time Golf Smarter Member Michael Hamel plays at least 36 holes everyday...in Ontario Canada! So far this year, he's logged 237 rounds, and he's not slowing down. In only 6 years of playing golf, Michael has brought himself down to a 3 handicap...although he'll say "up" to a 3 since he was in the 2s. He's also been a Personal Trainer for 25 years. When he fell in love with golf, he went for his TPI (Titleist Performance Institute) Certification so that he could become a better golfer, and to help others to be in better golf shape.

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GS#1026  This week Chia Chou, a world renowned musician and professor, showcases his online program, Audio Golf. The course can help golfers of all skill levels achieve a repeatable rhythm that will result in hitting shots, and stroking putts more consistently. Chou challenges Fred to demonstrate the difficulty of performing contradictory actions while speaking. The discussion highlights the complexities of body language and communication, emphasizing how challenging it is to align verbal and non-verbal cues.

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GS#448 August 5, 2014 Pasatiempo Golf Course has an amazing history that includes being the course that Bobby Jones played just before deciding that Alister MacKenzie should be the architect of his property at Augusta, Georgia, which became home to The Masters. Our guest is Ken Woods, Head Professional at Pasatiempo in the Santa Cruz mountains, just north of the Monterey Peninsula in California. Ken shares the full story of how Pasatiempo came to be in the late 1920’s, Alister MacKenzie’s design features, and the difficulty of the course. We start the show with a short conversation with long time GOLF SMAR...

GS#1025 This week we reconnect with John Sabino, who shares his remarkable journey of playing the Top 100 golf courses in the world, culminating in his experience at Augusta National. John reflects on his time playing with Masters champions, the lessons learned from the Augusta experience, and the insights he gained while writing his book, 'The Augusta Principles.' The conversation delves into the meticulous attention to detail at Augusta, the impact of Cliff Roberts on the Masters' legacy, and how these principles can be applied to all type of businesses. John also shares his personal story of overcoming leukemia and...

GS#447 July 29, 2014. Darrin Gee of the Spirit of Golf Academy in Hawaii discusses 12 of the 50 chapters of his book "The Frustrated Golfer's Handbook". This is a great book to keep on your phone to make quick references when your struggling with something specific. 

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GS#1024 This week Nate Oxman shares his unique experiences caddying on the LPGA Tour, and looping for celebrities like Troy Aikman and Darius Rucker at Merion Golf Club in Philadelphia. He recounts a memorable encounter with Rucker, where he was offered tickets to a show and a humorous deal regarding naming his unborn child. In addition to discussing his first book “Phillie Phenoms”, a great golf story directed at teens, but good for any age, our discussion highlights the personal connections and stories that arise from such unique experiences.

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GS#446 July 22, 2014 As a little kid and teenager, Eben Dennis grew up in Houston playing with, and absorbing the wisdom some of his Dad’s friends. Those friends happened to be Ben Hogan, Jackie Burke, and Jimmy Demaret. Each of those greats saw something special in Eben and shared lessons that he was able to use as a player and instructor in later years. Eben discusses those thoughts and reminds us that the ball has no mind of it’s own and only flies where our hands go.             

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GS#1,023 In this episode Chris Petefish highlights that golfers do not need to play perfectly to achieve great results, focusing instead on smart decision-making and managing expectations on the course. Chris also shares his journey as a professional golfer, discussing his experiences on the PGA Tour and the challenges he faces in balancing playing and coaching. He emphasizes the importance of strategic golf, mental resilience, and the role of statistics like strokes gained in improving performance. Chris also delves into the impact of LIV Golf on the professional landscape and shares insights on effective putting techniques, including the Aimpoint method...

GS#445 July 15, 2014 Dr. Bob Winters returns to Golf Smarter to discuss his new book that will help your mental game and lower your scores. "Mistake Free Golf; First Aid for Your Golfing Brain".
We detail 9 chapters of the book including conversations on “I don’t believe in myself”, “I hit the ball when I know I’m not ready”, “I care too much about score, results and my reputation”. Any of those sound familiar?  Along with regular contributions to CBS Sports, the Golf Channel and GolfWeek, Dr. Bob has been the resident sports psychologist for the David Leadbetter Academy for years.
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GS#1022  This week we speak to Dr. Jo Lukins about her most recent book 'The Elite'. She shares insights on the mental strategies that elite athletes use to succeed. Dr. Lukins also explores the unique mental challenges faced by golfers and the significance of habits, nutrition, and sleep in achieving peak performance. She emphasizes the importance of mindset, the role of failure in learning, and how gratitude can enhance performance.

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GS#444 July 8, 2014 PGA Tour player J.B. Holmes grew up with Brandon Parsons who is now his caddy. This 70 minute episode features Brandon talking about Target Oriented Golf and Aimpoint putting to achieve the lowest scores possible.

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GS#1021 In this engaging conversation, author Mike Berland shares his journey into golf, highlighting how he discovered the sport later in life and the profound impact it has had on his social connections and personal growth. We go deep into the psychological aspects of golf, including the dopamine rush associated with successful shots, and how golf serves as a social connector that reveals character. Mike emphasizes the importance of networking through golf, the evolution of participation in the sport, and the rise of simulator golf as a modern alternative. He also addresses common myths about golf, the future momentum of...

GS#443 July 1, 2014 Ever wonder why you’re a scratch golfer on the range and a bum on the course? Ken Doherty returns to discuss some technical issues, but the biggest factor is mental. Once you understand the difference, you'll see a change in your scoring.

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GS#1020 Our guest this week is Brent Neville, creator of the ShotSense app, which aims to revolutionize how golfers approach the game. After establishing how crowded the golf technology landscape has become, we discuss the importance of playing smarter, and how ShotSense leverages modern computing to provide tailored strategies for golfers of all skill levels. Brent explains the app's unique features, including club characteristics, geospatial analysis, and elevation considerations, making it a valuable tool. No matter how many times we've discussed the importance of strategic decision-making in golf, it's never enough! Here we emphasize how understanding expected scores and golf...

GS#442 June 24, 2014 442: The key to performance and flow in golf is understanding how to keep your conscious mind away from attempting to control your physical actions. Colin Cromack of Target Oriented Golf returns for the first time since 2008 (ep#137) to discuss how to train your eyes, mind and body for success, and then putting Golf Psychology into practice. Swing with precision and play with real freedom.
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GS#1,019 In this engaging conversation, David Buck shares his journey from a young golfer to a teacher, emphasizing the importance of enjoying the game and overcoming mental hurdles. He discusses memorable triumphs, the mental aspects of golf, and unconventional approaches to teaching and playing. David also offers insights on making golf fun again, simplifying the game, and even his experience learning to play left-handed. The conversation is filled with humor, personal anecdotes, and practical advice for golfers of all levels. Find out about taking lessons with David at https://skillest.com/coach/bigswingkings

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GS#441 June 17, 2014.  The Wedge Guy, Terry Koehler responds to Golf Smarter listener questions about short game improvement and how to select the right wedge for your game. This was orginally a Members Only episode that has never been shared publically before. 

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GS#1018 In this episode Jon Schram shares his journey through the world of golf, detailing his early passion for the sport, the challenges of competition, and the mental struggles he faced. He discusses the importance of flow state in performance and how understanding psychology has shaped his approach to golf and coaching. Schram's story highlights the balance between joy and anxiety in sports, the role of support systems, and the transformative power of mental focus. We also explore the concept of flow in golf performance, discussing how golfers can achieve a state of mind that enhances their game. They delve i...