Episodes

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.

March 12, 2018

S1 Ep6: The Caddy Shack Is Back

It's all an effort to get more kids involved in the game. Adam Hike, from Youth On Course joins us to talk about his movement to get all kids the ability to play golf for only $5 per round. Tim Orbond also joins us to talk about the "Carry The Game" program, teaching kids how to caddy in order to g…

March 5, 2018

S1 Ep5: Develop A Better Game Early In The Season

Jeff Smith has won the "Developmental Teacher Of The Year" Award from the PGA and we celebrate in this episode by sharing some of Jeff's secrets on developing lower scores, better shots, more accuracy with some easy practice drills. We start at the green with a foolproof way to quickly get the prop…

Feb. 9, 2018

S1 Ep4: Conversations With Peter Kessler

Peter Kessler is the original talent on the Golf Channel. Peter Kessler has played golf with the biggest names in the biz. In this episode hear who Sean Connery thinks is the best Bond girl (as told to Peter on the golf course). How far Jack Nicklaus can hit a 7 iron and all about the hole-in-one P…

Jan. 21, 2018

S1 Ep2: These Irons Might Be Perfect For You

While previewing the new stuff at this year's PGA Show coming up this week, Jeff extolls the virtues of the new Titleist AP irons. Whether the AP1, AP2, or AP3, one will be perfect for you, no matter how well you do or do not play

Jan. 16, 2018

S1 Ep1: The Art That Is Golf

We interview Linda Hartough, a world-renowned Golf Landscape Artist about golf, and art and how the two interact. Plus, Don't Be That Guy! All the obnoxious activities we deal with on course regularly. And Jeff Smith has a "Quick Fix" guaranteed to cut strokes.

Nov. 9, 2017

S1 Ep101: Flat Wrists and Hinge and Thump

A Hoosier lost in NYC! Jeff Smith pauses his special lessons at Bethpage or LibertyNat'l. or one of those NYC golf courses we can't afford to play to let us normal folk learn to chip and pitch better and save strokes around the green.

Oct. 31, 2017

S1 Ep100: Some Golf Talk, America

Frank Basset from Golf Talk America is a guest, and a total piece of work! Also, Jeff Smith shares a trick to align your hips when setting up (it's a like magic). Plus some quick fixes to basic amateur golfer mistakes and misconceptions

Oct. 26, 2017

S1 Ep99: Live From South Park

We find a hidden gem on the southern outskirts of Louisville. A beautiful track with rolling hills, placid lakes, primeval forests (ok, just some old growth trees, but pretty none-the-less). We had one helluva time during our live broadcast. Check it out.

Oct. 23, 2017

S1 Ep98: The Ed Byman Interview

Ed Byman is a former PGA Tour Pro (he beat Lee Trevino in 1974) and an internet golf sales pioneer. He developed the PGA Value Guide, the industry bible for club trade-in value. is the CEO of global Golf (golf's largest on-line retailer) and is one helluva interesting guy.

Oct. 16, 2017

S1 Ep97: Golf Ball With A Brain

We interview Bret Blakely from Oncore Golf about their new ball, The Genius Ball, with an internal microchip. You'll never lose it and that's only the beginning! Ball speed, spin, distance of shot, distance to pin...any piece of info you need, this ball can deliver!

Oct. 6, 2017