Episodes
Aug. 13, 2023
The Heritage of Golf and the Society That Protects It
Golf has a long and storied history. There is an organization that has been created to protect that legacy and gather the artifacts that tell the story of the evolution of golf from the sheep meadows of scotland to the well amicured clubs of today. That organization is cakked The Golf Heritage Soci…
Aug. 6, 2023
Not Happy With A 4 Over Par Round - Made These Mistakes
This week on Those Weekend Golf Guys John brags about a 4 over par round. And Jeff spends the rest pf the show explaining why he should be ashamed telling him all the things he did wrong. Actually not all. John mentioned he hit all but 2 greens in regulation so Jeff immediately wonders how bad his …
July 30, 2023
Don't Practice 'Till You Get It Right. Practice 'Till You Can't Get It Wrong
This week Golf Magazine Top 100 Teacher, Jeff Smith, shares some ideas on how to practice much more effectively. He not only gives ideas on how to create and execute some effective drills at home for mere pennies but he also explains how to set up a practice area at home that will show you the effe…
July 23, 2023
How To Get A Hole-In-One
This week on Those Weekend Golf Guys we talk about a couple different things. First, Jeff was at the American Junior Girls Tourney in Colorado Springs and watched his own student miss the cut by only 3 strokes. But he also saw her barely miss a Hole-In-One. Her Tee shot hit the flag stick and bounc…
July 16, 2023
The african American Golf Expo
This week on Those Weekend Golf Guys Show we talk with the founders and the brains behind the African American Golf Expo and Forum coming to Louisville Kentucky from August 19-22. We talk to Jim Beatty, the CEO and Charlene Williams, The Chief Of Staff as well as R. Shawn Summerville, the man respo…
July 10, 2023
When The Lesson Didn't Work
So many times after a lesson we get out on the range with what we’ve just been taught fresh in our minds and we start to practice and…it doesn’t work. Are we doing it wrong? Did we misunderstand? Probably not. Probably the problem is our body doesn’t move the way it should to accomplish the desired…
July 2, 2023
I Don't Move That Way
So many times after a lesson we get out on the range with what we’ve just been taught fresh in our minds and we start to practice and…it doesn’t work. Are we doing it wrong? Did we misunderstand? Probably not. Probably the problem is our body doesn’t move the way it should to accomplish the desired…
June 25, 2023
Playing Under Pressure
You have been invited to play in a Member-Guest Tourney or maybe a Pro Am or maybe even a round with a potential business client. How do you make yourself relax? It’s tough to play with strangers. It’s tough to play when your performance can make a big difference in the outcome, and the outcome is …
June 18, 2023
4 Reasons Your Ball Goes Right And How To Fix It
There are four things you can do that will cause your ball to go to the right (or the left if you are a left-handed golfer). This week Golf Magazine Top 100 Teacher Jeff Smith explains not only what you may be doing to cause your ball to go right but will explain, in great detail, how to stop your …
June 11, 2023
Sandbaggers And How To Spot Them
Are you a sandbagger? Are you one of those guys who manipulates his handicap to reflect a higher index than you play to? Every club has one or two of twelve of them. You know who they are too. Theu are the ones who win every time there is money of good prizes up for grabs. Well this week Those Week…
June 5, 2023
If You Don't Need Lessons - Think Again
This week on Those Weekend Golf Guys, The Secomd Best Golf Show In The World, we show you exactly why you DO need golf lessons, even though you have convinced yourself you don·t. We also try to convince you to get fit for your next set of golf clubs, even thought you might think it a waste of money…
May 28, 2023
Its Summertime Golf
This week’s episode of Those Weekend Golf Guys is a potpourri of topics ranging from how attitude can affect your game to how important it is for new golfers to become familiar with the jargon of the game. Jeff Smith, a Golf Magazine Top 100 teacher, talks about how he can spot a coachable student …
May 22, 2023
You Should Be Playing Business Golf
This week on Those Weekend Golf Guys, John Ashton and Jeff Smith discuss the reasons why playing Business Golf is a great idea for all salespeople. As a sales professional, there are several reasons why playing golf with clients can be beneficial and impressive. Here are three key reasons: Relation…
May 14, 2023
Golf Course Grasses and How To Play Them
The type of grass used on golf courses plays a significant role in determining the overall playing conditions and aesthetics of the course. Golf course grasses are carefully selected based on their ability to withstand heavy foot traffic, adapt to various climates, provide consistent ball roll, and…
May 7, 2023
Use A Fairway Wood From a Bunker? Are You Crazy?
No actually, we are NOT crazy! A fairway wood or a Hybrid club, with the weight at the bottom and large sole plate, are perfect for scraping along the sand and getting your ball out and advanced from a fairway bunker. This week Jeff Smith, one of Golf Magazines Top 100 Teachers, explains how when a…
April 30, 2023
Two Shots You Should Master For Lower Scores
Jeff Smith, one of Golf Magazine’s Top 100 teachers, gives you 2 shots to use around the greens today. They are both almost magic when it comes to improving your short game. First is the Hinge & Thump shot, And the second he calls the Firm Handed Scrape. Both of these shots describe the motion used…
April 23, 2023
Are Your Clubs Worn Out?
How long does it take for golf clubs to wear out? How can you tell if your clubs are worn out? This week, Those Weekend Golf Guys try to explain the various ways to tell if your clubs are still working “up to par” or if they need to be repaired, regripped, or replaced. Will new grips help> Are the …
April 16, 2023
Improve Your Short Game In 51 Minutes
Improve your short game in 51 minutes. That’s how long this episode of Those Weekend Golf Guys is. This week, Jeff Smith, Golf Magazine Top 100 teacher, explains how to get the speed of your putt right no matter the green’s conditions and why how close your first putt is to the hole is so important…
April 9, 2023
Play Within Yourself
This week Jeff Smith, a Golf Magazine Top 100 teacher and co-host of Those Weekend Golf Guys show offers some invaluable advice: Play Within Yourself. In short, don’t do more than your abilities, your body, and your equipment can do. For instance, if you are taking your second shot into a par 4 hol…
April 2, 2023
Autism Helped His Career
This week Those Weekend Golf Guys are happy to feature 5 time PGA Tour winner and current Champion’s Tour member, Billy Mayfair. Billy has been a champion since very early in life having won many Junior Golf Tournaments, College and Professional Tournaments. Billy is the only person to beat Tiger W…
March 26, 2023
There Is No Right Or Wrong Way To Play Golf
Those weekend Golf Guys are here this week with their semi-regular reminder that there is no “right” or “wrong” way to play golf. There are ways to swing the club that are not compatible with your body’s motion. There are ways to move that might be inhibited by your flexibility, or lack thereof. Bu…
March 19, 2023
USGA-Roll Back This!
The USGA and The R7A are proposing a new rule that will “Roll Back” the golf ball. They think the ball is too hot and is making some of the golf courses the PGA Tour plays on obsolete. Well, Jeff Smith and John Ashton think that would be a stupid thing for the USGA and the R&A to do and mince no wo…
March 12, 2023
107 Reasons More Women Should Play Golf
OK, maybe 107 reasons is a bi9t of an exaggeration. But we do have some great reasons why more women need to play golf and a bunch of ideas on how to make it easy for them to get started with the game. Our guest is Janet Miller, President of the Louisville Chapter of the LPGA Amateur group, formerl…
March 5, 2023
Get Fit For Golf
Get fit for golf no matter your age or gender. Garrett Moris from Par4Success is our guest. He is an eager trainer who specializes in exercise and other regimens for golfers of all ages but specializes in those of us from 44 years of age and up. We all discuss what specifically we golfers can do to…