Episodes
Sept. 10, 2018
S1 Ep31: Basking In Mediocrity
The Pros have the PGA. Plus handicap amateurs have the USGA. What do we, the average recreational golfer have? The Mediocre Golfers Association! Yes, it's as fun as it sounds. We talk ti John Morley, El Presidente and co-founder of the group to get the inside scoop. Some funny stuff!
Aug. 25, 2018
S1 Ep29: Conversations With The Golf Conversations Guy
We talk at length to Robert Blumenthall, the creator of Golf Conversations {dot} Com. He is a writer, an avid fan of golf and its personalities, and a lousy golfer. He has interviewed many of the funniest, most famous names in golf like Ernie Els, Ken Venturi, the guy who flies the Snoopy One Blimp…
Aug. 18, 2018
S1 Ep28: Tour Quality Balls And A Bedtime Story
Introducing Cut Golf. Makers of Tour quality golf balls that you can afford to lose! Tour quality for $20 a dozen? Yes! And we played with them. They're everything they claim to be. We talk with the 2 founders of the company. Also, Euan McIntyre explains his new book "Gregor The Golf Ball" and how …
Aug. 11, 2018
S1 Ep27: Going From Good To Great
The difference is practice. And Jeff Smith will explain how "good golfers practice until they do it right. Great golfers practice until they can't do it wrong! Listen for some great tips on how to fit in the practice you don't do now without giving up golf time, family time or skipping work. At lea…
July 28, 2018
S1 Ep26: The Perfect Golf Vacation
So John, the guy who gets to play golf as often as he wants, doesn't even take his clubs on vacation but hangs out on the beach all week instead. Jeff, the PGA Professional who works on a golf course but doesn't play for fun often, takes 10 days in Scotland doing nothing but playing golf. Who had m…
July 21, 2018
S1 Ep25: Listen While We Play Golf
It's vacation time for the Golf Guys so we're off to play some golf. John made it up to Maine to play on Donald Ross's first ever course in the U.S. while Jeff heads off to Scotland to play the hallowed grounds of ST. Andrews, among others. This episode from last year is worth hearing again. Yes! I…
July 13, 2018
S1 Ep24: Help For The Green Illiterate
For those of us who haven't the slightest idea where that ball is going to go once it leaves the putter face there is help! Pete Charleston, CEO of GolfLogix has a brand new app that will read the green for you. No more guessing left or right? Uphill or downhill? He joins us to talk putting and how…
July 7, 2018
S1 Ep23: My First Putt Is Usually A Chip
This sound familiar? Yet another green in regulation missed. That chip you need to replace what should have been your first putt needs to get close if you have any chance of making par. Well, you're in luck. Jeff Smith has some nifty tips to make sure that chip gets close enough. Maybe it will even…
June 30, 2018
S1 Ep22: This Advice Can Ruin Your Game
We've all heard the cliches... keep it under the wind, finish high, keep your head down, never up never in etc. Jeff Smith explains just how wrong most of this advice is and what it's doing to screw up your game, and of course, how to do it right. Better scores when you learn what advice to just ig…
June 25, 2018
S1 Ep21: Games Golfers Play
Sometimes, or so it is rumored, golfers play for money; friendly wagers among friends. We discuss a few forms those games take including Wolf (and Jeff describes very well how to play and how to win at it!) and a brand new game, Vegas Golf. We talk to the inventor, Wayne Cimperman on how to play th…
June 16, 2018
S1 Ep20: Golf Is Hard Weed Makes It easier
We spend some quality time with golf architect, Bobby Weed. He started his career as an apprentice to Pete Dye. Spent years as the in-house architect for the PGA and is responsible for many of the TPC courses. Now he is building a course for Michael Jordan. Bobby understands that courses not only h…
June 9, 2018
S1 Ep19: Lets Start A Movement
The first from our "Sundays Live" series of programs we broadcast live from Elk Run Golf Club in Jeffersonville Indiana. In talking on-air with the club's GM/Head Pro, we begin to encourage all golfers to move up to the Tees that best suit their game, not their age. Jeff Smith also encourages golfe…
June 4, 2018
S1 Ep18: These Are Not Ladies Balls
Wes Wittingham from Volvik explains why their balls are colored and why they began their rise to fame through the LPGA. Plus, John and Jeff have a slight disagreement about one of the USGA's new proposed rules changes.
May 26, 2018
S1 Ep17: Good Ideas To Escape Bad Lies
Jeff Smith describes his "4 Irrefutable Truths" for hitting a good shot from a bad lie. Do them right and IN ORDER! Learn it. Live it! Also talk to Kevin Rosenberg from P3ProSwing about practicing indoors in general and using their new, improved simulator specifically. It's both accurate and afford…
May 19, 2018
S1 Ep16: A Sound Controversy And Golf In Ireland
You'll hear a great tip about a game to play that will help lower your score, and win some money! Plus, music: yes or no? If yes, check out the SoundCaddy we talk about and finally, everything you could possibly want to know abut golf in Ireland
May 12, 2018
S1 Ep15: Golf Strong
Would working out a bit more prevent a golf injury or cause one? Just one of the many questions Nick Buchan, certified strength coach for golfers, answers in this week's show. Can you actually get more distance with stronger legs? Will a less flabby midsection improve swing speed substantially? All…
May 5, 2018
S1 Ep14: Scotland Beckons and Aces Are Easy
Jeff teases us all with this Summer's itinerary for his trek to Scotland, with plans to play St. Andrews, Carnoustie, Trump International and more bucket list courses. Plus, we discuss that maybe the best way to get a hole-in-one is just not try! It will make sense once you listen to this week's sh…
April 28, 2018
S1 Ep13: Classics Wildlife and Slices
There are some clubs that you probably have in your garage that really should still be in your bag! These are clubs that are still the best in their category. We tell you the top 10. Ever been attacked by wildlife on the course? We have, and have some funny stories. Plus, Slicing sucks but we all d…
April 21, 2018
S1 Ep12: Golfers Are The 1 %
Golfers raise a LOT of money for charity every year. In the US last year there was a total of $3.9 Billion raised by golf and golfers, from the PGA down to Mom & Pop's scramble. And that was a full 1% of the total of all philanthropic giving in the country. Yay Us!!! This week we talk about charity…
April 14, 2018
S1 Ep11: Cheap Travel Allows Pricey Golf
Lee Huffman is a travel expert. Ask him how to save money on airfare or hotels and he can go on for hours with great idea after great idea. So, we ask him how to get to the best golf venues cheaply so we can actually afford to play golf there. And he gives us a ton of ways to save Big Bucks. Our tr…
April 7, 2018
S1 Ep10: Above Average And Under Par
Those terms may sound opposite, but in golf, they mean the same. Yup, Golf is kinda backward. I mean, in what other game is the object to score as few points as possible? John and Jeff talk rules in this episode. Specifically, some new rules and some rules adjustments from the USGA. But there are s…
March 31, 2018
S1 Ep9: Golf Gadgets And Academies
We're always looking for ways to get better at this game. This week you have 2 choices: the Inputt putting training device or (for those young enough) the Junior Players Golf Academy. Brian King explains the Inputt device and Keith Bach tells all about the JPGA on Hilton Head Island. Plus, the hum…
March 24, 2018
S1 Ep8: What About This Hybrid Thingy
Another fun, funny and educational episode! Jeff explains in detail how to hit a Hybrid club correctly and, more importantly, effectively. You paid for it. Better to use it right! More cold weather practice tips and some stories to keep you chuckling all week, PLUS, how you can win $10,000 during t…
March 21, 2018
S1 Ep7: Ol Man Winter Hates Golf
John and Jeff discuss how to wait for spring without going crazy and keep your swing intact throughout the process. How to play when it's chilly. How to play when its wet. Plus some nifty tricks to get your game in mid season shape even before you hit the course to start this season.