Episodes
June 24, 2019
S2 Ep22: The secret To Breaking 80
John complains that he can get close but, try as he might, he cannot score below 80. Jeff tries to figure out where he screws up and finds his putting and pitching are to blame. The conversation on what to improve and how to improve it to break 80 once and for all, and CONSISTENTLY, follows. Listen…
June 19, 2019
S2 Ep21: Once More With Barney Adams
The man who created Adams Golf is back and we think he has probably perfected the putter!
June 7, 2019
S2 Ep20: 100 Days 100 Courses
Dave Blakelock is traveling the country playing golf. Playing 100 courses in 100 days to raise money for Alzheimers research. He stopped in to play 18 at Timbergate Golf Club where Jeff Smith is the Director of Instruction. Jeff played 18 with Dave and then we talked about it. Another fun, entertai…
June 1, 2019
S2 Ep19: An Hour With Oliver Horovitz
Oliver Horovitz returns to the show after a few years. Oliver was the American Caddy at St Andrews and has used his love of golf to meet many fantastic people and to travel the world from Nepal, to finishing last in the Mongolian Open and creating very funny stories along the way that he shares wit…
May 19, 2019
S2 Ep18: One Perfect Position
Jeff describes the absolute best way to find the perfect ball position for each and every club in your bag so you can guarantee straight, high, crisp and accurate iron shots and fairway woods and even hybrids. We also talk with Micheal Veech, whiskey historian to find out if whiskey is the reason w…
May 12, 2019
S1 Ep17: An Embarassment of Riches
Our guests this week are phenomenal. An embarrassment of riches. First, Elisa Gaudet, the brains (and the beauty) behind Women's Golf Day which is this coming June 4th. And then we introduce you to Cam Rogers, host of the BLeave In Tiger Woods podcast. So we talk about Tiger, about how to get more …
May 5, 2019
S1 Ep16: Misconceptions That Are Ruining Your Game
How many times have you been told to "keep your head down"? Too many! Because it's bad advice and just plain wrong. Keep your left arm straight? Same deal. Maybe you're playing badly because you are following erroneous advice! We fix that this week. Or, maybe you're playing badly because you are pl…
April 29, 2019
S1 Ep15: How To Keep Your Favorite Course Thriving
It costs a lot to keep a golf course operating. Too many of us complain about high greens fees and insist on deals that will eventually cause our favorite courses to close. Here are some things we should all be doing to keep our favorite courses open.
April 13, 2019
S1 Ep14: Its Masters Weekend
A couple of great interviews for Masters Weekend. First, Bobby Jones IV: the grandson of THE Bobby Jones talks to us about Augusta National, his grandfather's legacy and Colver whiskey and it all makes sense when you listen. We also talk to Fiamma Felitch, a female golf champion in high school and …
April 7, 2019
S1 Ep13: Golf Stories
Golf Stories funny and true! How can you lose a ball before the round starts? Here's a suggestion: throw the clubs in the trunk, fill up the tank, drive till you hit empty then find the nearest golf course and play. You can find great golf venues everywhere in this country. The USGA has turned the …
April 3, 2019
S1 Ep12: Peripheral Items
We know it takes a lot of balls to play golf the way most of us do. But it also takes many more acoutraments like tees. bags, green repair tools and gloves. We talk about those and talk to the man who can get you the bast golf glove you've ever worn, cheap!
March 24, 2019
S1 Ep11: Knocking The Rust Off
Its been a while since we've actually been out on a golf course. But now that Spring has sprung, many of us actually have a chance to play for real. OK, temper your expectations and realize you may have to relearn some of the things you mastered last season. Jeff and John explain some early season …
March 18, 2019
S1 Ep10: Its The Simple Things
It goes without saying. But we're gonna say it anyway! Jeff exlplains how the simple things, the things we tend to take for granted, are often the things that are complicating our ability to play this game well. For instance, something as simple as the grip can dictate the length and direction of a…
March 6, 2019
S1 Ep9: Practice Hacks
Or, how this rope can improve your golf game for mere pennies! Jeff lays out a series of ideas that will allow you to perfect certain aspects of your game using cheap items you can usually find around your house already. This rope, for example, can improve your swing speed. A simple yardstick can …
Feb. 27, 2019
S1 Ep8: Practice With Purpose
Didn't mean to sound all serious and stuff (c'mon, you know us better than that) but Jeff does make some great points on this week's show about practicing. You know how you get to the driving range and you work on a few things you're having a bit a trouble with and you think you've got it all figur…
Feb. 19, 2019
S1 Ep7: Practice Indoors And Don't Break A Lamp
Jeff shares some fool-proof techniques on indoor practice so you don't have to start from scratch when the golf season finally arrives. Hint: buy some ping pong balls. These work like golf balls but don't break anything! Also, Bill VanArsdale has invented a game called Tin Cup. It's fun for the who…
Feb. 11, 2019
S1 Ep6: Ledbetter Revisited
One of the best of shows from 2015. David Ledbetter joins us to talk about the swing he teaches amateurs. Also, Dr. Gary Sales, a sports psychologist from Indiana University joins us with some great advice and funny stories about golfers. This is just another reason why you should never miss an epi…
Feb. 7, 2019
S1 Ep5: Another Stooopid Rule To Ignore
A rule so stupid we need to spell it with 3 o's. The trials of owning a golf course, or why your favorite course may be closing. Some fun ideas on how to get ready for the coming golf season while staying indoors and confortable!
Jan. 30, 2019
S1 Ep4: The Show Is Over
The PGA Show is over for another year. Jeff reviews some of the best new products. Jeff finally has found the new driver you need to have and the best putter ever made. Plus a lot of other stuff you're going to want to have before hitting the course this season.
Jan. 22, 2019
S1 Ep4: Know Your Numbers
Jeff explains why you really need to know the numbers you and your local PGA Pro can get from a launch monitor. That's why he is so excited at the improvement and availability of some low priced launch monitor apps at the PGA Show right now.
Jan. 16, 2019
S1 Ep3: Our Pre-Show Wish List
While Jeff packs for the annual PGA Merchandise Show in Orlando, he muses about the new things he hopes the golf industry will finally make available. Plus we spend some time talking to Jason Sutton, Top 100 teacher from Charlotte NC and host of the Golf Guru Podcast about putting better and genera…
Jan. 6, 2019
S1 Ep1: New Rules. And Some Don't Suck!
USGA has given us new rules in this new year and not all of them suck! Jeff explains what they mean, how they're different, and why this may be the year you start paying attention to the rules
Dec. 1, 2018
S1 Ep40: Two Golf Instructors, A Course Operator and a Radio Guy walk Into A Bar
Mark Mattingly, VP of Landscapes Unlimited and James Hong, a fantastic golf instructor in NYC join with John and Jeff to talk about golf in general. the future of golf, what would happen if we were in charge (now that's scarry) and a whole lot more
Nov. 11, 2018
S1 Ep39: Barney Adams Has Perfected The Putter
Barney Adams, yeah THAT Barney Adams: Adams Golf, Taylor Made, etc. has a new project and may just have perfected the putter. It's called the "Stability Shaft" and it keeps the putter head from oscillating when swinging so your putter head actually hits square and the ball goes where you've aimed i…