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For Members Only #403 The recent USGA "While We're Young" ad campaign is based on a snarky line from the classic golf film “Caddyshack” delivered by comedian Rodney Dangerfield. The irony of the USGA's focus is that Dangerfield's character is everything they seem to be against to protect the "integrity of the game". Our guest is Kiel Christianson of TravelGolf.com who's recent article "While We're Young -- The Curse of Slow Play" and subsequent online feedback brings the USGA to the mat. In the article and on this episode we focus on his 13 points on how to pick up the pace of play.

http://www.travelgolf.com/blogs/kiel.christianson/2013/06/19/while-we-re-young-the

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Our newly redesigned website features our latest video that we invite you to share with all your golf friends. Especially those with young kids or grandchildren. This video "My Best Round Ever (A Bedtime Fable)" is silly & fun, but focuses on so many of the lessons we've learned from the podcast.

http://GolfSmarter.com or http://youtu.be/gk_Tk72hAhY

#404 For Members Only: Jeff Ritter may be one of the most insightful and approachable teachers ever on Golf Smarter. That's why we continue to ask him back on a regular basis. In this episode, host Fred Greene and Jeff cover nuanced information like something as simple, but easy to forget, as feet position at address. Mostly we discuss an email from a listener who's common frustrations are due to the lack of improvement in his game, or lowering of his scores. He notes how he experiences short bursts of progress and just falls back into the same old groove "No Matter What".

Next up for Members Only, Fred records his custom fitting with Nick Manzano (episodes #394 + #395) and amazingly discovers the results of just how different each club manufacturer can be. There will also be a video of the fitting as well.

The 9th annual People’s Choice Podcast awards are open for nominations till 11:59pm, Oct 15, 2013 at PodcastAwards.com. You can nominate us "ONE" time only! If you try to do it multiple times, it’ll cancel your other nominations. Please go to PodcastAwards.com, nominate Golf Smarter in both the Sports and Best Produced categories, (our URL is GolfSmarter.com).

As always, thanks for your continued support.

For Members Only #405 - Despite strict USGA guidelines, not all golf clubs perform the same. Golf Professionals play with sticks that are meticulously tailored to their swing. Amateur golfers make purchases based on what the Pros play. No matter their skill level, few golfers take advantage of being fitted for clubs that compliment their swing style. GolfSmarter Podcast host Fred Greene is in the market for a new Driver, fairway driver, and hybrids and was amazed to learn how different each club performs for his swing. During the 90 minute session, join Fred to learn why club head speed, launch angle, spin rate, dispersion are important, and that some older models suit him better than “the newest and the greatest”. **Note: The beep is when Nick mentioned a price that may not be available everywhere.

For this Members Only episode, Fred set up his video gear to record his fitting session with custom club fitter Nick Manzano of The Golf Mart in San Rafael, CA (also featured in episodes #394 & 395). The video, now available in our YouTube/GolfSmarterTV channel, is only a portion of the session, but the podcast episode is the entire fitting.

For Members Only #406- Shane Ryan writes columns and features on golf and other sports for Grantland.com. This summer he wrote an entertaining piece called "10 Sensible Rules for Golfing with Others" but reading it through felt like he was complaining about his pet peeves that can be either annoying or embarrassing during a round. The post states “In a sport so polluted by etiquette and decorum, the possibilities seemed endless”... then observes “the absurd amount of practice you need to put in just to be below average.” You get where he’s going, right? In this episode, we discuss our personal relationships (sic: frustrations) with golf. Some of his points are obvious and I agree, but there are other where I put him to task. Points include “Keep Your Swearing to a Reasonable Level”, “Never Throw or Slam Your Club in Anger”, and "When Your Playing Partner is Struggling, Just Shut Up!". A link to his article is live in the blog at GolfSmarter.com.

Next for Members Only Shane returns to finish his list and spar with host Fred Greene about the pros and cons of each point.

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For Members Only #407 - Columnist Shane Ryan of Grantland.com continues with host Fred Greene on his “10 Sensible Rules for Golfing With Others”. Starting at #3, there are some points that are make sense, but then it seems to host Fred Greene that there are some points that just constitute whining about his pet peeves.

http://Grantland.com

Your comments and feedback on this conversation are welcomed at the Facebook GOLF SMARTER group page.

#408 - Tony Manzoni is 77 years old and is still shooting par. Lucky for us, he’s also an amazing teacher who has been a listener favorite on GolfSmarter for a long time. Outside of teaching, his instructional book, and DVD, he’s coached the College of the Desert Golf team to 27 Conference championships. His book and DVD “The Lost Fundamental - One Simple Move, Better Golf Forever” are only available at GolfSmarter (app & .com) as individual items or as a combo. Each have received rave reviews. This is part 1 of a 2 part conversation with Tony. We get into more detail on swing mechanics in part 2.

Buy the DVD here - http://smarterpodcasts.com/golfsmarter/products/the-lost-fundamental-dvd/

#409 for Members Only - Topping the ball? Did someone say you lifted your head? Tony Manzoni gets pretty fired up about these misconceptions that many golfers have about those consistently frustrating errors like throwing the hands away from the body, bringing the club straight back, or rotating the body too quickly. In this Members Only episode, Tony explains why they occur and what to look for in a teacher who understands the mechanics of a swing.

Both Tony's book and DVD; "The Lost Fundamental - One Simple Move, Better Golf Forever" are ONLY available in our Golfers'Mart at GolfSmarter.com

#410 - Kenny Giannini has created putters for Arnold Palmer, Greg Norman, Mark O’Meara and “pretty much everyone”. He also was the first putter designer for the Ben Hogan Co., and the first to design milled faced putters for Cleveland Golf. Now he’s creating some of the best putters on the market for us at KennyGianniniPutters.com. In the first of 2 conversations, we discuss his history, philosophy, and why spending most of your club budget on Drivers is a big mistake.

http://KennyGianniniPutters.com

In part 2 of the conversation for Members Only, Kenny and host Fred Greene discuss the various elements involved in building a putter and what the golf consumer should be aware of in making a purchase. We also discuss the value of a putter fitting with a skilled fitter.

For Members Only #411 - World class putter designer Kenny Giannini returns to discuss each of the components that go into creating a great putter. Whether you purchase one of Kenny's designs or from a major manufacturer, if you want to lower your scores, your putter is no place to scrimp. From this conversation, you'll become more informed on each element of a putter, why it works, and what works best for you.

http://KennyGianniniPutters.com

#412 - Paul Hodge is a young entrepreneur who is bringing an entirely new twist to golf in the hopes of getting more young people interested in playing by making it more fun. The easy to ride electric GolfBoard makes getting from one shot to the next just as fun as hitting a great drive. The GolfBoard speeds up the game, is easy for everyone to ride, has less impact on a course than a golf cart, and allows golfers to surf the golf course in a way that feels similar to snowboarding, surfing or skateboarding.

http://GolfBoard.com

Paul extended a generous offer to the GOLF SMARTER community. Use the checkout code "GolfSmarter" and you'll receive free shipping inside the continental US or $200 off the shipping from anywhere else in the world.

Check out the video on our blog at GolfSmarter.com

Next, for Members Only, we'll meet the person who is in charge of all the technical aspects of the GolfBoard and how they've modified the concept to work for golf.

For Members Only #413 - In part2 of our conversation about the GolfBoard, we’re joined by co-founder and Technical Director Mike Radenbaugh. Where our last conversation was about the business of a golf tech start-up, this time we get into the (pun completely intended) nuts and bolts of why the GolfBoard can be a successful revenue stream for golf courses and a blast for golfers of all ages and skill levels. Host Fred Greene picks Mike’s brain about the board, motor, battery, wheels, speed, balance...you get the point.

http://GolfBoard.com

If you've ever gone snowboarding, surfing, or skateboarding, now you can be the first one on your course to bring it all together on the GolfBoard.

Take advantage of the unique offer only for the GolfSmarter community from GolfBoard. Use the checkout code "GolfSmarter" and receive free shipping in the contiguous US or $200 off shipping from anywhere else in the world.

#414 - The 1st of 2 episodes from courses in Kauai, Hawaii. Here we meet the Director of Golf from Poipu Bay Golf Course, Craig Sasada. From the “sunny, southern” part of Kauai, Poipu Bay GC hosted the PGA Grand Slam of Golf from 1997-2006. Here’s one of those great courses that fall in the category of courses from the Tour that is always fun to play but is also not as tough as courses that feature a Major, like Torrey Pines.

http://poipubaygolf.com

For more, there's video and photos on our blog at GolfSmarter.com

Part 2 is a Members Only episode that focuses on Kaui Lagoons Golf Club in Lihue, which is located on the coast in the middle of the island.

Members Only #415 - Kendric Kimizuka is the the Associate Golf Pro at Kauai Lagoons Golf Course in Lihue, Kauai, Hawaii. Kauai Lagoons also hosted the PGA Grand Slam of Golf in 1991. Only few minutes from the airport, Kauai Lagoons is on the property of the Marriott Hotel & Beach Club at Kauai Lagoons. Kendric discusses the best way to improve your play in the prevalent Hawaiian trade winds, in addition to giving playing advice to his favorite holes on the course. Check GolfSmarter.com for pictures from the course.

Members #416 - Jon Morley loves golf, and loves to compete. But he’s not committed enough to get to a championship level. So he and some friends came up with the Mediocre Golf Association in 2006. Since then he’s grown the program with chapters around the world, but been able to maintain their sense of irreverence intact. Their competitive season starts in March and you have the opportunity to join or create a chapter in your area. One chapter in Ireland only has 2 active members, so check out mgatour.com and start a chapter yourself!

Next up for Members Only, Jon joins us for Part2 of the conversation with more stories and reasons to join the Mediocre Golf Association.

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Members #417 - If you want to play golf competitively, but don’t have good enough game to play with confidence, then you really need to listen to part 2 of our conversation with the Co-Founder “El Presidente” of the Mediocre Golf Association, Jon Morely. In this Members Only episode we go into depth about scoring, the tournaments, the championship and how much fun this group has no matter how they play.

http://mgatour.com

http://MediocreGolfAssociation.com

#418: Comedian/Actor Matty Blake (now with the Golf Channel) returns for the 5th annual Matty B Awards. Since 2009, Matty has been providing us with his irreverent and hilarious view of the best and worst of the passed year's PGA Tour season. In part 1 of our conversation we cover categories of "New Favorite Player", "Best & Worst Dressed", "Win of the Year" and more.

As part of our New Year's Celebration, part 2 is a Members Only episode that will be distributed for FREE to all listeners.

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#419: Comedian/Actor Matty Blake (now featured on "In Play with Jimmy Roberts" on the Golf Channel) returns for part 2 of the 5th annual Matty B Awards. Since 2009, Matty has been providing us with his irreverent and hilarious view of the best and worst of the passed year's PGA Tour season. In the conclusion, we cover some serious categories like "Comeback Player" and "Player of the Year", but of course we can't help ourselves and also discuss "Guest Star of the Year", and "Player I'm Most Jealous Of". Host Fred Greene also grills MattyB on his predictions and other moments from 2013.

This is a Members Only episode that is our gift of thanks for your continued support and is being distributed for FREE to all listeners.

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420: The NFL Seattle Seahawks are going to the Super Bowl XLVIII led by head coach of Pete Carroll. Pete is a long time friend, and former sports psychology student at University of Pacific of this week’s guest, Dr. Glen Albaugh. On the cover of Glen’s book, “Winning the Battle Within” Coach Carroll is quoted as saying “Glen’s teachings helped form my coaching philosophy.” Whether you’re rooting for Pete and the Seahawks or not, you have to admire his attitude, and his approach to competition and winning.

Dr. Glen Albaugh has created a unique Applied Sport Psychology Consulting Service for a wide range of professional and amateur golfers. Formerly a sports psychology instructor at the University of the Pacific in Stockton, California for 28 years where he coached the Pacific Tigers golf team. It was during this time, while working with the finest sports psychologists, coaches and golf instructors in the world, that he formulated the basis for the principles in his renowned book, which was authored with Michael Bowker, Winning the Battle Within. These principles have been refined over the years through applications and consultations with established touring pros, and a broad-base of amateurs – juniors to elite.

By establishing structure in pre, post and in-between shot routines, Glen gives golfers the ability to apply his most profound insight “the perfect swing is the one you trust”. In Winning the Battle Within – this podcast episode, the book, and his workshop/consultations – Glen features quality practice describing drills that will enhance learning and improve performance.

This is part 1 of our conversation based on Glen’s New Year Greeting on how to lower scores and increase enjoyment of your game in 2014. Part2 is for Members Only.

421: This Members Only episode continues our conversation with Sports Psychologist Dr. Glen Albaugh, author of "Winning the Battle Within". Not only is Glen an old friend and mentor of Seattle Seahawks head coach, Pete Carroll, he was very close to legendary coach Bill Walsh. Glenn has also worked extensively with many PGA Tour pros including Scott McCarron and Charlie Wi.

In this episode, Glen give us a college education on his SAT (Strategy-Aiming-Trust) method. This is a discussion how to elevate your pre-shot and post-shot routines to the next level of performance.

"Winning the Battle Within" is available in our Golfers'Mart at GolfSmarter.com

Editors Note: Despite a minor case of laryngitis, the show must go on! Thanks for your understanding.

-Fred

422: Martin Chuck is a PGA Golf Professional and entrepreneur who created the very successful and helpful TourStriker training aides. He’s also a prolific YouTube contributor. In part 1 of our 2 part conversation, he explains how the TourStriker clubs help us learn how to swing properly so that you can put the proper compression on the ball to get it up in the air. We talk about the other training aides he’s developed, including his latest Smart Ball that keeps your hands and arms in sync with the body. The Smart Ball was just unveiled at the 2014 PGA Merchandise show in Orlando last week. It will be released to the general public soon, but before it hits the streets, Martin is offering a 10% discount (and free shipping in the US) to the GOLF SMARTER community. There are only a few hundred of these available, so act fast (after Feb5). To get the discount on the TourStriker Smart Ball, and ALL products available at TourStriker.com, use the checkout code (one word) “golfsmarter”. Again, free shipping of any product is only for contiguous US orders only.

Next for Members Only, Martin returns to share his top 5 most common swing flaws that prevent power, distance, and success. It was his success as an instructor who's worked with 1000s of students, that lead to the creation of the TourStriker product line.

423: Martin Chuck, creator of TourStriker returns for part 2 of our conversation. In this episode, host Fred Greene grills Martin to provide us with the Top 5 most common swing flaws that he sees in his amateur students. Each of these flaws on their own will greatly reduce your success in getting the ball off the ground, going far and at your target. Some people suffer from just one, but many golfers combine all of these errors and wonder what's wrong with their clubs.

Martin has published a significant library of incredibly helpful videos on YouTube. The specific video he shares with us is a great drill to practice in the off season. In an effort to keep our heads down, so many golfers don't follow through. This video is a specific drill on how to follow through without lifting your head.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MaCMiAslT_k

The video is posted in our blog at GolfSmarter.com.

The latest product from TourStriker that was just introduced at the 2014 PGA Merchandise Show is the Smart Ball that keeps your hands and arms in sync with the body. The Smart Ball will be released to the general public soon, but before it hits the streets, Martin is offering a 10% discount (and free shipping in the US) to the GOLF SMARTER community. There are only a few hundred of these available, so act fast.

To get the discount on the TourStriker Smart Ball, and ALL products available at TourStriker.com, use the checkout code (one word) “golfsmarter”. Again, free shipping of any product is only for contiguous US orders only.

424: Mike Pile’s bio says that he’s been playing golf for over 35 years and enjoying it for maybe about 12 minutes. Like every mid-handicapper he's tried everything to get better; lessons, practice, advice, new equipment, tips, etc. but they never generated sustainable low scores because it is nearly impossible to play enough to put them into practice. Until now that is.

In part 1 of 2 we meet Mike and discus his great little book, “Keep Your Swing. Lower Your Score.” which offers simple, practical advice about the management and perspective of your game that will improve your golf game without having to practice, quit your job, ignore your family or get divorced. If you have a mid-handicap index and are someone who loves golf and really wants to improve, this book may very well help you achieve sustainable lower scores hole by hole, round to round. Mike’s book delivers practical advice that you can implement today, tomorrow and forever. There is nothing offered that cannot be sustained by the average handicapper who is lucky to play once a week. Keep Your Swing Lower Your Score will improve your game without requiring you to change your swing, take lessons or commit hours of time which most of us simply do not have.

http://GolfForGuys.com

The book is available in our Golfers’Mart at GolfSmarter.com.

425: Author Mike Pile returns for part 2 on his book “Keep Your Swing Lower Your Score”. In this Members Only episode, we get into more depth on his theories and tips on how to take advantage of your natural abilities to be a better golfer. We discuss practice, visualization, course management, putting and more in this 30 minute conversation.

http://GolfForGuys.com

426: David MacKenzie is a mental game coach that will help you consistently play to your potential. His Golf State Of Mind method is designed to help eliminate mental mistakes and improve your mental approach. He feels that making small changes to your mental approach can result in at least 5-7 shots better per round.

http://GolfStateOfMind.com

David comes to us from a suggestion by a GOLF SMARTER listener.

Part 2 of this conversation is our next Members Only episode and goes into depth on visualization, how to practice the Mental Game, course management, and his 9 shot drill for the practice range.

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427: In this week’s Members Only episode, David MacKenzie returns to go into more depth on visualization, how to practice the Mental Game, course management, and his 9 shot drill for the practice range.


Golf State Of Mind is designed to help eliminate mental mistakes and improve your mental approach. MacKenzie feels that making small changes to your mental approach can result in at least 5-7 shots better per round.

http://GolfStateOfMind.com

428: Richard Todd was trained on the rules of golf by the USGA and the PGA. His new book "The Golf Rules: Stroke Play - Learn The Rules of Golf By Watching Others Break Them" is an entertaining little book that presents the rules of golf in a funny, short story format.

Unlike the painfully dry legalese of the USGA's Rules of Golf, Richard's book takes you on a round with a typical foursome as they encounter...and break.. the rules.

In addition to being a lifelong golfer, he's also a longtime Golf Smarter Member.

http://TheGolfRules.com

429: In the last episode, we stumped Richard Todd on a few details of specific rules. In part 2 we get the correct explanation and discuss other rules that are broken regularly because we don’t know the exact USGA wording or ruling.

Unlike the painfully dry legalese of the USGA's Rules of Golf, Richard's book takes you on a round with a typical foursome as they encounter...and break.. the rules. The book is available in our Golfers’Mart.

I’m giving it out to my traveling golf buddies this year to end any and all disputes.

In addition to being a lifelong golfer, Richard’s also a longtime Golf Smarter Member.

http://TheGolfRules.com

430-431: Dave Stockton has won 5 Majors on the PGA and Champions Tour. He was also the winning Captain of the 1991 Ryder Cup team. He's one of the Pro Tour’s hottest coaches working with Rory McIlroy, Phil Mickleson and Annika Sorenstam.

Dave's got amazing experience and insights, but doesn't focus on golf mechanics. How you use your mind during a round is his forte, and we discuss specifics on pre-shot routine, and strategy to become a MUCH better player.

All three of Dave Stockton's books are available in the book section of our Golfers'Mart.

This is the complete interview. Instead of breaking it into 2 episodes, I'm experimenting with providing Members with the full show all at once. This means that there will not be a Members Only episode next week. If you'd prefer new content each week and like hearing interviews in 2 parts, then we'll continue. Please provide your feedback on this format.

Again, there will not be a Members Only episode next week.

432fMO: What does it take to drop 10 strokes from your score? Traditional stats -- fairways/greens/putts per round -- don't answer these questions. Golfmetrics do! This is part 1 of our two-part interview with creator Columbia University Business School Professor Mark Broadie on his eye-opening new book "Every Shot Counts: Using the Revolutionary Strokes-Gained Approach to Improve Your Golf Performance and Strategy." Using the strokes gained approach that Broadie helped develop for the PGA Tour, you can learn how to save strokes by making better decisions on the course.

The book "Every Shot Counts" is available in the book section of our Golfers'mart.

http://EveryShotCounts.com

433: OK, now that we know what Golfmetrics is and how it's used on the Tour, what about us?! This is part2 of our conversation with Mark Broadie; Carson Family Professor of Business at Columbia Business School and creator of Golfmetrics, commonly referred to on televised PGA Tour events as Strokes Gained Putting or Driving. In this segment we dig into how this objective analysis of scoring data can help us lower our scores in recreational and club tournament rounds.

E-book and hardcopy versions of “Every Shot Counts. Using the Revolutionary Strokes-Gained Approach to Improve Your Golf Performance and Strategy” is available in our Golfers’Mart at GolfSmarter.com

http://EveryShotCounts.com

434-35: Jim Waldron of Balance Point Golf Schools returns for a 90 minute conversation on putting. What it takes to improve, what to practice to achieve lower scores, the mental side of putting, and more.

Links to items discussed during the interview:
• Balance Point Golf Schools Training Manuals (mention "GolfSmarter" at checkout for 10% discount) http://balancepointgolf.com/index.php/pro-shop
• iPing putting iPhone app http://www.ping.com/fitting/iping.aspx
• Dave Stockton's Putt to Win: Secrets to Mastering the Other Game of Golf http://smarterpodcasts.com/golfsmarter/golfersmart/featured-books/

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436-37: Robert Trent Jones Sr. is regarded as the most historically significant golf architect of the 20th century. The fabric of golf in America - possibly the world - is embodied in the extraordinary career of Robert Trent Jones in golf course design. In this abbreviated conversation with New York Times bestselling author and internationally distinguished historian James R. Hansen, Hansen shares the compelling life story of the man who designed or redesigned a staggering 400+ courses spread over 43 U.S. states and 27 other nations, including instantly recognizable names as Spyglass Hill in California, and Ballybunion (New Course) in Ireland.

James R. Hansen is a Professor of History at Auburn University in Alabama, a lifelong golfer, and his first book in 2005 "First Man" is the only authorized biography of astronaut Neil Armstrong.

The book is available in hardcopy or ebook versions in our Golfers’Mart book section at GolfSmarter.com

438 & 439: Tony Manzoni, one of the most sought after coaches on the GolfSmarter podcast shares his life long pursuit of Ben Hogan’s golf swing secret. Years ago Tony received a letter written in Hogan’s hand that explains his secret to becoming a great ball striker. Since then Tony has taught thousands of students and has coached the College Of The Desert golf team to 27 consecutive Conference Championships.

Tony has taken his learnings and has written about it in The Lost Fundamental. It's now a book and DVD, but only available in our Golfers'Mart at GolfSmarter.com.

This is the complete hour long conversation that also covers a detailed discussion on the short game swing and how it differs than the full swing that is discussed in The Lost Fundamental.

This week we also have an additional bonus for Golf Smarter Members. In this blog post, there's a GREAT green side chipping video tip from Tony that is only found on The Lost Fundamental DVD.

440: CEO Terry Koehler has gone from being the Marketing Director for the Ben Hogan Company to starting and manufacturing his own line of state of the art wedges at Eidolon and now SCORGolf. This week, Terry announces that Perry Ellis company, the parent of Ben Hogan has entered into a licensing agreement with Eidolon to re-introduce the Ben Hogan line of irons coinciding with the 60th anniversary of the first Ben Hogan irons from the fall of 1954. Terry is a lifelong Ben Hogan devotee and in addition to moving the Ben Hogan brand back to it’s original home in Ft Worth, TX, they announced that a completely redesigned line of Ben Hogan irons will be introduced in 2015.

In the Members Only part2 of our conversation, Terry answers listener questions on short game improvement and how to select the right wedge for your game.

When you purchase from SCORGolf, use the checkout code “GSMember” and receive 15% off your entire order.

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441: SCORgolf CEO Terry Koehler, who has been blogging as “The Wedge Guy” for years joins us for a Members Only episode in which he answers a variety of questions submitted to his blog for our podcast. Topics include short game improvement, selecting the right wedge for your game, sand play and more.

As a Golf Smarter Member, you can purchase anywhere from 1-5 scoring clubs from SCORGolf and get 15% off your entire order. Whether you speak to one of their custom club specialist or their online SCOR Fit system, make sure to use the checkout code “GSMember” to take advantage of this exclusive offer.

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 joins us for the first time since 2008 to discuss how to train the eyes, mind and body for success, and then putting Golf Psychology into practice. Swing with precision and play with real freedom.

If you are a dedicated golfer somewhere between beginner and Tour Professional wondering why your best golf performances remain so frustratingly elusive, the Target Oriented Golf program systematically explains how to focus your mind for golf and demonstrate how to put the comprehensive theory into practical procedures you can practice at home, on the range and enjoy out on the golf course. No NLP. No EFT. No 3 Principles. No hypnosis.

443: Ken Doherty, Head Golf Professional for Marin Country Club returns in this Members Only episode to help us understand why we're so good on the range, but can't seem to put it together on the course. Did you realize that the balls in the bucket of balls are not the same type you play? Just because you don't pay for them is reason enough to not put a couple in your pocket. What kind of impact does hitting off of a matt have on your ball striking? There are other technical issues we discuss, but the biggest single factor is your attitude. Once you understand the difference, you'll see a change in your scoring.

444: Brandon Parsons grew up with J.B. Holmes and is now carrying his bag on the PGA Tour. We talk about life on the Tour, his working relationship with J.B., and tips on reading the wind. We also get into depth on how Parsons is utilizing both Colin Cromack's Target Oriented Golf (episodes 137, 442) and Mark Sweeney's Aimpoint putting system (episode 367, 368, 375) to achieve the lowest scores possible.

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445: 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".

In this Members Only episode we discuss the details of the book including the chapters 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?

You can also hear Dr. Bob discuss other books on episode #39 and #151.

The book is available in hardback or download at GolfSmarter.com

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 15 years.

Dr. Robert K Winters, affectionately known as Dr. Bob, specializes in sports and personal performance training. He holds a Ph.D. in Sport Psychology from The University of Virginia, a B.S. and Master of Arts degree from Ball State University. He has extensive training in sports psychology, motor and visual learning, sports vision, sports medicine, and educational psychology.

http://GolfSmarter.com

446: 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.


“Power. Feel. Golf.” is a valuable instructional DVD & Booklet package developed by Eben available in our Golfers’Mart at GolfSmarter.com. Golf Smarter Members receive their exclusive $10 discount on this package.

http://PowerFeelGolf.com

http://GolfSmarter.com

447: Darrin Gee of the Spirit of Golf Academy in Hawaii discusses 12 of the 50 short chapters in his new 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.

All three of Darrin's books, including "The Seven Principles of Golf" and "The Seven Personalities of Golf" are available in the Book Section of our Golfer's Mart at GolfSmarter.com

Find more about Darrin and his school, which has been ranked as one of the Top Schools by GOLF Magazine at http://SpiritOfGolfAcademy.com

448: 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 SMARTER member, Tim Kilkenny of Ohio, who made his first hole-in-one last week just after listening to the last episode where Darrin Gee explained how to sink one yourself..

449: Bob Forman of GolFitCarolina returns to discuss the most common golf injuries from head to toe. Including the causes, we discuss how to recognize and treat them. Bob has been featured on GOLF SMARTER in episodes #347, 359, & 360.

Host Fred Greene also gives a recap of his round at Pasatiempo, which was discussed in the last episode.

450: Game Golf is the hottest golf technology on the market today and it could be the most unique game improvement tool you'll ever use. In Spring 2013 (episode #376) we first met CEO John McGuire when he was raising funds to bring the product to market. The GOLF SMARTER community displayed more support then any other group who participated in the Indigogo funding campaign. Now Game Golf is available, and after using it since October 2013, my game has improved, my scores have gone down, and I’ve broken 80 six times! Before Game Golf, I hadn’t had a round in the 70s in over 5 years and only did it 3 times.

In this episode, John talks about how PGA Tour Players, the PGA of America, and the Golf Channel have all become investors. Also he shares his excitement after seeing news reports the day before we recorded that President Obama has been using Game Golf as well.

This is part 1 of a 2 part conversation. Up next in Part 2, we will talk about how to use Game Golf, how to analyze the data, how it improves your game, new pricing, and most importantly, how Golf Smarter Members get an exclusive discount not found any where else.

We also have just published 2 new videos about Game Golf on our GolfSmarterTV channel. The first is my introduction and review of Game Golf, the second is another conversation with John as we’re playing 18 at Lake Merced Country Club in San Francisco.

This episode is brought to you by harrys.com. Harry’s! For guys like you and me who want a great shave experience for a fraction of what we’re paying now. Just go to Harrys.com and get $5 off your first purchase by entering the check out code GOLFSMARTER.

451: John McGuire, CEO of Game Golf, returns for pt2 of our conversation on the hottest tech product in golf today. We discuss details on what you can learn about the best and worst parts of your game from the data collected. As with any data analysis, the real value is when you take the 10,000 foot view and see the big picture of your strengths and weaknesses.

John also announces for the first time anywhere a price drop from $249 to $199 for a new Game Golf. If you’re interested in purchasing a GameGolf, please go to GolfSmarter.com and click on their ad on our home page. That will let them know you were referred by this podcast.

John also provides an additional exclusive discount to Golf Smarter Members. Due to his contractual obligations with his partners and retail channels, we're not allowed to publicly provide information on what the discount is or how to get it. Please don't publicize that info on the web or he could be in big trouble, and it would definitely jeopardize our relationship.

452: Fourteen states are struggling from severe drought conditions. Now in it's third year in California, things have become so desperate that courses are starting to close because they cannot maintain playable conditions. General Manager of The Presidio Golf Course in San Francisco, Don Chemeledos joins us to discuss the severity of the drought and the unique ideas he's instituted to make it through this critical period. He also shares players' tips on how to play off of dry, hard pan and areas of the course that have no grass to get your club under.

This episode is brought to you by Audible.com. For a free audio book of your choice, open a new account today at http://audiblepodcast.com/golfsmarter.

Golf Smarter Members have till Oct 1 to get an additional, exclusive discount on a new GameGolf unit. Prices have just dropped to $199US, but our Members are the only golfers who also get an additional 10% off with the checkout code "golfsmarter". To take advantage of this offer, click on the Game Golf ad on our home page at GolfSmarter.com

453: 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 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.

This is only 25 minutes of our conversation. In the full 55 minute Members Only episode, we get into detail on what golfers can do to improve their fitness and stamina.

To hear the entire show, either join Golf Smarter for Members Only, or purchase it right now for only $1.99 in our Golfers’Mart at GolfSmarter.com

453: 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 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.

454: Donald Crawley is the Director of Instruction at The Boulders Golf Academy in Carefree Arizona, just outside of Scottsdale. Since 1996 Donald has been regularly named one of the “Top 100 Teachers in America” by Golf Magazine and was also named “Best Teacher in Arizona” by Golf Digest. He has helped thousands of students with his Golf Simplified method, which made him the perfect instructor to have on Golf Smarter.

http://GolfSimplified.com

454: Donald Crawley is the Director of Instruction at The Boulders Golf Academy in Carefree Arizona, just outside of Scottsdale. Since 1996 Donald has been regularly named one of the “Top 100 Teachers in America” by Golf Magazine and was also named “Best Teacher in Arizona” by Golf Digest. He has helped thousands of students with his Golf Simplified method, which made him the perfect instructor to have on Golf Smarter.

http://golfsimplified.com

This is only 15 minutes of our conversation. In the full 50 minute Members Only episode, we also discuss course management, strategy, the basics, Tiger, Bubba, and more.

To hear the entire show, either join Golf Smarter for Members Only, or purchase it right now for only $1.99 in our Golfers’Mart at GolfSmarter.com

455: 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 returns (#353 & #354) to discuss at length his latest book "Draw In The Dunes: The 1969 Ryder Cup and the Finish That Shocked the World".

This is less than half of the complete interview with Neil. Get the full episode by joining Golf Smarter for Members Only, or purchase this and other Members Only shows right now for only $1.99 in our Golfers’Mart at http://smarterpodcasts.com/golfsmarter/golfersmart/individual-episodes/

This book is now available for purchase or download in our Golfers'Mart at http://smarterpodcasts.com/golfsmarter/golfersmart/featured-books/

See a video replay of the "Concession" from the 69 Ryder Cup on our blog.

Also in this episode, host Fred Greene talks about his harrowing experience and escape from Hurricane Odile in Los Cabos, Mexico, and his remarkable round of golf upon his return. A news story about his “Odile Ordeal” is also on the blog.

If you're thinking about taking advantage of the exclusive discount on a new Game Golf (#450 & #451) only offered to Golf Smarter Members, the discount has been extended to November 1. Get details on how to secure your discount in this week’s Members Only episode. Click on the Game Golf ad at http://GolfSmarter.com to learn how this product will lower your scores, improve your game, and increase your enjoyment like it’s done for Fred!

455: 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 returns (#353 & #354) to discuss at length his latest book "Draw In The Dunes: The 1969 Ryder Cup and the Finish That Shocked the World".

This book is now available for purchase or download in our Golfers'Mart at http://smarterpodcasts.com/golfsmarter/golfersmart/featured-books/

See a video replay of the "Concession" from the 69 Ryder Cup on our blog.

Also in this episode, host Fred Greene talks about his harrowing experience and escape from Hurricane Odile in Los Cabos, Mexico, and his remarkable round of golf upon his return. A news story about his “Odile Ordeal” is also on the blog.

If you're thinking about taking advantage of the exclusive discount on a new Game Golf (#450 & #451) only offered to Golf Smarter Members, the 10% discount has been extended to November 1. Click on the Game Golf ad at http://GolfSmarter.com and use the checkout code "golfsmarter" to secure your discount.

456: Tony Manzoni, author of The Lost Fundamental, and one of the most requested instructors on Golf Smarter, answers whether we should position our head behind the ball or stand directly upright at address.

This is just a taste of our hour long conversation with Tony that covers common swing mechanics issues experienced by most golfers, like hitting behind the ball, alignment, head position and more. Golf Smarter Members will receive this in 2 segments. Part 2 starts with Tony wondering what he would say if Tiger called for advice. Join Golf Smarter for Members Only and get access to every episode in our archives and unedited versions of our long interviews.

Here's our new 2 for 1 offer! Get both of these Members Only episodes, unedited so you can hear the entire conversation with Tony all the way though, for only $1.99 at GolfSmarter.com


Both the book and DVD by Tony called The Lost Fundamental are available in our Golfers'Mart at http://GolfSmarter.com. We are the only outlet where you can purchase either or both of these products.

The Game Golf (#450 & #451) discount only offered to Golf Smarter Members has been extended to November 1. Get details on how to secure your discount in this week’s Members Only episode. Click on the Game Golf ad at http://GolfSmarter.com to learn how this product will lower your scores, improve your game, and increase your enjoyment like it’s done for Fred!

456: Tony Manzoni, author of The Lost Fundamental, and one of the most requested instructors on Golf Smarter, joins us for part 1 of an hour long conversation. In this episode we cover common swing mechanics issues experienced by most golfers, like hitting behind the ball, alignment, head position and more. Part 2 starts with Tony wondering what he would say if Tiger called for advice.

Both the book and DVD by Tony called The Lost Fundamental are available in our Golfers'Mart at http://GolfSmarter.com. We are the only outlet where you can purchase either or both of these products.

The Game Golf (#450 & #451) 10% discount only offered to Golf Smarter Members has been extended to November 1. Use the checkout code “golfsmarter”. You must click on the Game Golf ad at http://GolfSmarter.com to learn how this product will lower your scores, improve your game, and increase your enjoyment like it’s done for Fred!

457: Tony Manzoni, author of The Lost Fundamental, discusses what's ailing Tiger and what advice he'd give if Tiger called.

Both the book and DVD by Tony called The Lost Fundamental are available in our Golfers'Mart at http://GolfSmarter.com. We are the only outlet where you can purchase either or both of these products.

The Game Golf (#450 & #451) 10% discount only offered to Golf Smarter Members has been extended to November 1. Use the checkout code “golfsmarter”. You must click on the Game Golf ad at http://GolfSmarter.com to learn how this product will lower your scores, improve your game, and increase your enjoyment like it’s done for Fred!

458: 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 answer, but after teaching for over 30 years, he's seen it all and knows why we are so frustrated.

The full hour long conversation with Steven is available in 2 parts to our Members, or you can purchase the entire episode right now for only $1.99 in our Individual Episode section of our Golfers'Mart at http://GolfSmarter.com.

This episode is brought to you by Harry’s! For guys like us who want a great shave experience for a fraction of what we’re paying now. Go to Harrys.com and get $5 off your first purchase by entering the code GOLFSMARTER when you check out.

The winner of our Welcome Challenge from Game Golf is Frank Miske of Minnesota for shooting a 76 at The Refuge GC. Frank’s average Game Golf score in is 92.4, so he shot 16.4 strokes below his Game Golf average. Congratulations on a great round.

Remember, Golf Smarter is the only place that you can take advantage of an additional discount off the newly lowered price of $199 with our checkout code that is exclusive to Golf Smarter Members. You only have till November 1 get the discount and then it's over. Click on the Game Golf ad on the home page at GolfSmarter.com.

458: 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 answer, but after teaching for over 30 years, he's seen it all and knows why we are so frustrated.

This is Part1. Up next Members will get to pick it up right where this episode ends.

This episode is brought to you by Harry’s! For guys like us who want a great shave experience for a fraction of what we’re paying now. Go to Harrys.com and get $5 off your first purchase by entering the code GOLFSMARTER when you check out.

The winner of our Welcome Challenge from Game Golf is Frank Miske of Minnesota for shooting a 76 at The Refuge GC. Frank’s average Game Golf score in is 92.4, so he shot 16.4 strokes below his Game Golf average. Congratulations on a great round.

Remember, Golf Smarter is the only place that you can take advantage of our exclusive Members Only 10% discount off the newly lowered price of $199 with the checkout code "golfsmarter". You only have till November 1 get the discount and then it's over. Click on the Game Golf ad on the home page at GolfSmarter.com.

459: In this Members Only episode, Indian Valley GC Head Professional Steven Snyder joins us for part 2. This time we talk about uphill, downhill, sidehill lies, playing an uphill par3 into the wind, and more.

Are you aware that the Golf Channel, the PGA of America, Lee Westwood, Jim Furyk, and Graham McDowell have all given their endorsement to Game Golf by becoming investors? How many golf aids can you say that about?! But this isn't just a training aid, this is a GAME IMPROVEMENT tool.

Golf Smarter for Members Only is the only place you'll find (that's why we have to keep it private) an additional 10% off the regular price of $199 for a new Game Golf. But this generous offer expires November 1, 2014. Since using Game Golf to analyze my game, I've learned that I was coming up short on most of my approach shots. Now with this increased data and knowledge, I’m hitting more greens and consistently having lower scores...and a lower handicap. So check it out for yourself. Go to GolfSmarter.com, click on the Game Golf ad on our homepage, and make sure to use with the checkout code “golfsmarter”.

460: 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.

Both of Michael's books are available in our Golfers'Mart at GolfSmarter.com

This is just a taste of the full 40 minute interview. To hear the entire conversation which includes a segment on how Dr. Lardon's working relationship with Phil Mickleson, you can purchase it right now for only $1.99 in our Golfers'Mart at http://GolfSmarter.com

461: In this episode, we pick up right where we left off from last time to discuss author and Sports Psychiatrist Dr. Michael T. Lardon’s work with PGA Tour players including how he developed a close relationship with Phil Mickleson.

Both of Michael's books, the newest being "Mastering Golf's Mental Game - Your Ultimate Guide to Better On-Course Performance and Lower Scores" and his first, "Finding Your Zone" are both available in our Golfers'Mart at GolfSmarter.com

462: Golf rules are fluid. Depending on whom you're playing with, they can change from round to round. But walk on someone's line, talk when your partner is up, or make phone calls, that can really cause a problem. This week we speak to Golf Smarter listener and author Richard Todd about his newest book "The Golf Rules: Etiquette".

This is less then half of the full conversation. You can listen to it commercial free for $1.99. Now available in the Individual Episode section of our Golfers'Mart at GolfSmarter.com.


http://TheGolfRules.com

Both or Richard's books are available in the book section of our Golfers'Mart.

This episode is brought to you by Harry's! For guys like you who want a great shave experience for a fraction of what you’re paying now, go to Harrys.com. And get $5 off your first purchase by entering the code GOLFSMARTER when you check out.

463: Darren Garrett works nights cleaning a local McDonalds in Perth, Australia so that he can fine tune his game during the day so that he can advance through Q-School and make the tour. In this episode, we talk to Darren about what it takes, his goals, and his chances.

464: This isn't a very long episode, but you don't want to miss it. Host Fred Greene introduces Jason Faircloth, a determined and brave young man who doesn't allow his battle with Cerebral Palsy get in the way of his love for golf. After being the first and only American to play in the British Disabled Open, he became the founder of the US Disabled Golf Association. He announces that the first US Disabled Open is in July of 2015, and he'd like you to spread the word, volunteer, and/or donate at www.usdga.net

465: Terry "The Wedge Guy" Koehler returns to announce the final liquidation of his line of SCORGolf scoring clubs (wedges) before the launch of the all new Ben Hogan Brand of irons. Graciously, his "Friends & Family" special pricing has been extended to Golf Smarter listeners. While supplies lasts, you can get up to 5 clubs at $99 each, reduced from their normal price of $129US.

Terry also gives a history of how the SCORGolf line has faired during the three years on the market. It's the only set of wedges to be on Golf Digest's Hot List three years in a row without making any design changes. Very impressive.

Make sure when you order to let them know you heard about this special on the GOLF SMARTER Podcast!

Listen for details on how to order a new club, but do it fast, because there's an extremely limited supply.

466: After hearing about the impact, success, and closing down of SCORGolf, CEO Terry “The Wedge Guy” Koehler returns to give us a complete rundown of what his team has learned and how that will influence the design of the all new Ben Hogan Golf irons that will be introduced next month.

This episode is brought to you by Harrys.com. Get $5 off your first purchase with the coupon code "GolfSmarter". Thanks to Harry's for being a supporter of Golf Smarter and Movember. Check out my Movember journey time-lapse selfie video on the GolfSmarter page on Facebook.

Per your suggestion, the Harry's ad has been removed from the Members Only episode, but you still are eligible for the above mentioned discount.

467: Jamie Zimron is probably one of the most fascinating certified LPGA instructors I've ever encountered. A National Junior Golf Champion, Phi Beta Kappa from Stanford undergraduate, a Master's Degree in Clinical Psychology, an accomplished Aikido instructor, a motivational speaker, a peace activist in the Middle East, the founder of the KiAi Way®, and has put it all together for a leading-edge integrative body-based peak performance method.



In her fifth appearance on Golf Smarter, we talk about the critical value of balance, whether strength or flexibility is more important, and the importance of relaxation through the swing. 




Jamie has a number of training DVDs on her website

468: Jamie "The Golf Sensei" Zimron returns for part 2 of our conversation. As we start the 10th year of weekly Golf Smarter episodes, we change this week’s topic from the mental aspect of improvement to the physical. 



The lower body is critical to success in so many sports, but amateur golfers focus more on their upper body and arms, and forget (or don't know) the importance of keeping the lower body quiet, but using your legs to generate power. What's more important to a successful golf swing, lower body movement or upper body? Strength or flexibility? As a 5th level black belt in Aikido, a certified Sports Psychologist, Mind-Body Fitness expert, and LPGA Certified instructor, Jamie is well versed in all of these answers. 



Come to this blog post at GolfSmarter.com to also get some video instruction from Jamie. 



http://KiAiGolf.com

469: Each year comedian Matty Blake joins us for his outrageously cynical and hilarious hits & misses of the previous year's PGA Tour season, which we call the MattyB Awards. In part 1 of this 2 part awards show, we get an update about Matty's new nightly TV show "Off-Par" on the Back9Network (Direct TV channel 262). Matty also hands out the awards for Player to Watch and Best & Worst Dressed.



Golf Smarter host, Fred Greene has been a guest on Matty's TV show a couple times now and you can see the latest conversation on our blog at GolfSmarter.com and our Golf Smarter Facebook page. 





For more about the Back9Network, and to let your TV signal provider know that you too want to watch the Back9Network, please go to http://iwantback9network.com

471: Bad results happen to all golfers. One of the hardest things to do is not to beat yourself up for a bad shot, poor result, or three putt. Tom Good is a PGA "Class A" Professional at Cinnabar Hills in San Jose, CA. This is the first time we've ever met Tom and he has a lot of valuable insight on ways to keep your mind clear of negative thoughts and keep yourself on track for a good round. Tom shares his experiences playing professionally, why he loves to teach, and what we can do to improve our next round. 



In our next episode, Tom returns to instruct us on how to minimize the damage and manage the golf course. 



You can reach Tom at TomGood@TheGoodGolfConnection.com

472: There’s nothing worse to kill a good round of golf when it starts to downward spiral out of control. Tom Good, PGA returns for part 2 of our conversation, this time we talk about how to minimize the damage when your game starts to go wrong and then gets worse. We also discuss his teaching philosophy of “swinging the club head”.

This is one of the final Members Only episode before we launch Golf Smarter Premium Access. Premium Access will allow you to stream this complete interviews, directly to the all new Golf Smarter App for your phone or mobile device. You’ll be able to sign up for Premium Access for 1-6-or 12 month intervals. It’s all coming very soon, so please stay tuned for the announcement.

473: 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. We'll now end each episode with a helpful tip from our guest.

Free total time: 16:51

Premium time:  66:51

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Get our new Golf Smarter App and never sync to your computer again. Each episode now plays automatically through our App. Sign up at GolfSmarter.libsyn.com for Premium Access and get the full interview each week, and access to our entire archives right from the App. Premium Access is available for 1-6-or 12 months. 

474: Class A Australia #PGA Professional Josh Willard joins us to discuss simple ways to reach new success in your #golf game. 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. 



Free total time: 11:51

Premium time:  38:08

475: Too often we come up short of the green because of poor club selection. It’s not just mechanics, it’s not knowing how far we hit each club. This week, Terry Koehler, CEO of the all new Ben Hogan Golf Equipment Company joins us to discuss how to improve our long iron play. We also hear from him how the re-introduction of this new line of clubs was received at this year’s PGA Merchandise Show. 

Great news for Golf Smarter Members! By next episode you will be a PREMIUM ACCESS subscriber....and you don’t have to do a thing! The folks at Libsyn have agreed to port everyone’s account into PREMIUM ACCESS. You will be given a month of PREMIUM at no charge with the option of a six month subscription at 50% off! We also offer a 12 month subscription, which is the best value, but at this time, there’s no discount available. With PREMIUM ACCESS you’ll get regular extras like wallpapers for your phone, videos, and of course access to every episode in the Golf Smarter library, which now includes an updated directory to the archives.


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476P: Just because most Touring Pros use them and their huge marketing budget, is the Titleist ProV1 and ProV1x the best ball for the amateur golfer? TJ Gillen of Titleist introduces us to the all new ProV1 and ProV1x and makes some pretty compelling arguments on how these balls can make you a better player tee to green. Even to host Fred Greene, a skeptic trying to dismiss the marketing, the value of playing the same ball all the time makes sense. After years of asking, Fred finally learns why ProV doesn’t stand for ProVisional!



Download the golf ball fitting evaluation scorecard from our show notes.



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477: We conclude our three episode review of interesting items found at this year’s PGA Merchandise Show with Matt Zarilla, an independent Product Representative that focuses on accessories. You may buy anywhere between three to six sets of clubs in your golf lifetime, but what about bags, push/pull carts, balls, training aides, clothes? These items are the lifeblood of someone like Matt who recognized where the demand for repeatable consumer purchases and has made a career of fulfilling that need to clubhouses and retailers. 



Episode Running Time: 14:30



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478: 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.  

The free Golf Smarter App is now available for iPhone!Download it today and listen to each episode right from the App without having to sync to your computer. 

Here's the complete directory to Golf Smarter episodes

479: 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 details about his relationship with the Big3 of Arnie, Gary & Jack, stretching exercises, and the effects of poor posture on the future of your game, and 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.

Free Episode time: 22:02

Premium time: 56:00

Big thanks to Joe Beier, Golf Smarter listener and extremely hot guitar player. Joe is responsible for re-creating and updating our theme song. 


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480 PREMIUM: 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. 

This week, we speak to Ron Huffman, PGA, General Manager of Pukalani CC about this history of golf in Hawaii and how best to play this course. 



Complete guide to Golf Smarter episodes

http://PukalaniGolf.com

481: Garett Jenkinson, 2014 Alberta Teacher of the Year was suggested by a previous Golf Smarter guest (and PREMIUM ACCESS member) who says that Garett was an inspiration in teaching him a new way to look at teaching and golf. In the free episode we identify what kinds of pressure presents itself on the golf course and how to best handle it. 

The only way to hear the PREMIUM shows is to download our new FREE Golf Smarter App for Apple and Android. You won't find the PREMIUM episodes in iTunes or any other 3rd party apps.

Watch this week’s video to see Garrett’s grip tip that is at the end of the episode.


Golf Smarter podcast 

482Premium: 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. He's also looking for volunteers to help develop his upcoming app.

Greg@MyMentalGameCoach.com 

http://MyMentalGameCoach.com



There's a new app by Twitter called Periscope that allows us to broadcast live video. Follow @GolfSmarter on Twitter and you'll be notified when I'm broadcasting. I'd like to experiment with sharing upcoming interviews whether they're from my studio or in the field...or golf course while they occur. Here's the link to download the free app from iTunes

483 Premium: “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 of us try to hit the back of the ball. Have you ever noticed how many times per round your divot is behind the ball? 

Watch our interviews live via Periscope and submit questions to the guest! Each complete interview will also be available to watch for 24hrs after it was recorded. 

Complete List of Golf Smarter Library

484 Premium: 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 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:   

• Custom club making is much more expensive.    

• High handicappers should wait for greater improvement before they invest in custom fit clubs. 

• Painting a club white is an effective way to introduce new technology

485: Andy Walker of the Legacy Golf Channel Academy in Phoenix, AZ  returns to discuss his new business that creates a rating sytem for high school golfers to get noticed by college golf programs.  Besides playing against Tiger in college and professionally, Andy is also the coach of the nation's #1 community college golf team, South Mountain Community College. 



We also talk about:

• How the youth movement that is taking over the PGA Tour, 

• Recap of Jordan Speith's performance at The Masters

• How Speith and Rory McIlroy are now the future of the Touer

486: “James Sieckmann is the number one short-game teacher in the world, and everyone who is serious about improving their short game needs to own Your Short Game Solution. The information is brilliant, and the antidotes for every short-game problem are presented in a way that every level of player can understand. The information is revolutionary and will elevate the short game of anyone who follows it” –– Mike Adams, Golf Magazine Top 100 teacher, Golf digest Top 50 teacher, and World Golf Teachers Hall of Fame member. 

This says it all and in this week’s podcast we get into detail of the book.

James' closing tip on "The Finesse Swing Sequence Inside 30 Yards" is also a video available at on our GolfSmarterTV YouTube channel. 


Watch our interviews live via Periscope and submit questions to the guest! Each complete int

487: The Pascua Yaqui Tribe knew they wanted to work within the topography of the high sonoran desert to honor its natural gifts and wonders when it came to designing a golf course. They hired former PGA Tour player and fellow native american, Notah Begay to design the Sewailo Golf Course at the Casino Del Sol Resort in Tucson, AZ. This challenging course measures 7,400 yards from the championship tees, with 5 different tee boxes on each hole to allow for players of all abilities. This week host Fred Greene travels to Tucson to discover what else the state has to offer beyond golf in Scottsdale, and he sits down with Head Golf Professional Spencer Cody to discuss this Troon managed gem. 



Spencer's closing tip to help with your putting distance control is also a video available at http://YouTube.com/GolfSmarterTV

488:  Martin Chuck, the inventor of the hugely successful Tour Striker returns to showcase his newest products and actually convinces host Fred Greene that there are training aides that can be as valuable as lessons and a lot more cost effective! Martin gives a full description of his hot new "Smart Ball" which assists in avoiding the chicken wing that makes your back arm fly out on the backswing. Martin is actually surpirsed and flattered to find out that it's being used by players on the PGA Tour,. We also discuss his two latest inventions and recap his hugely successful Tour Striker. 

Martin's closing tip explains why you slice the ball and how to fix it. This tip is also a video available at http://YouTube.com/GolfSmarterTV

489 Premium: Greenhorn Creek Golf Resort located in California's Sierra Foothills is home to a Robert Trent Jones, Jr. re-designed golf course that wanders through the rolling hills spotted with 100-year old oak trees and above Gold Rush era underground diggings and artifacts.  Host Fred Greene sits down Head Golf Professional Allan Ramorini to talk about the secret that is golf in Gold Country, details of the course, hosting a recent Division 1 NCAA tournament, and the all new Wine Cellar featuring tastings from 14 local wineries. 

Allan's closing tip is great advice on how to get started from the first tee at the course. It's also available as a video on our GolfSmarterTV channel in YouTube.   

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490 Premium:  Aidan Bradley is considered as one of the world's best golf course photographers for his ability to capture the excitement and mood of a golf course. This week he sits down with host host Fred Greene to discuss how to get great photos of your favorite courses. Aidan’s images have been featured in all the national golf publications and he is a regular contributor to golf coffee table books such as “Nicklaus by Design”, Golf Digest’s “Top 100 Courses You Can Play”, “Golf, The Women’s Game”, and many more.

Aidan provides a closing tip on what to avoid when taking pictures at a course is also a video that features some of his work at http://YouTube.com/GolfSmarterTV.

491: Author Anthony Pioppi returns for the first time since 2006 to talk about the second edition of his book "To The Nines". Anthony’s book looks at nineteen 9 hole layouts across the US that date back to the 1890s and really are the roots of the game in our country. These aren't just executive par3 courses, these are great, challenging courses that were designed with 9 holes in mind. This could be an answer to golf's dilemma of the game taking too long!

To The Nines is available on Amazon

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492: The best golf LEGAL progress-tracking hardware and app is Game Golf. There are others out there, but this is the only unit that’s legal for tournament play. John McGuire, CEO of the company returns to provide us with information on their latest software updates,  the all new App that doesn't require any hardware other than your phone, and a contest that will send 4 winners to Ireland for the Ultimate Irish Links Giveaway. 



Click here to find out how to enter the Game Golf Ultimate Irish Links Giveaway




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493 Premium: This weekend's US Open at Chambers Bay is a mystery to those handicapping this Major because the course is new for the PGA Tour. But we have invited a couple of professional gamblers to provide their insights, research, and gut feelings about who's going to be the last golfer standing on Sunday. Our conversation is over 80 minutes and goes into depth on the players, the course, matchups, and explanations on how gambling on golf works for the uninformed...like your host Fred Greene. 



If you like this topic, let Fred know and we can do it again for the final 2 Majors of the year. 




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494 Premium: If you’ve not experienced GolfBoard at your course yet, you will soon. Possibly the most innovative invention for golf in a long time, GolfBoard is a cross between a golf cart, a snowboard, a surfboard, and a skateboard that doesn’t impact the spirit or tradition of the game. We first brought you GolfBoard on the Golf Smarter podcast in 2013 months before it was introduced at the PGA Merchandise show, where it was awarded Best New Product of the Year. That’s why so many courses are now putting them into their fleets. The GolfBoard is an easy-to-ride vehicle allowing golfers of all ages to ‘Surf the Earth’. Jeff Dowell, President of GolfBoard joins us with an update on their latest technology, explosive growth, leasing vs purchasing,  and how well it’s been working for destination, private, and public courses. He also answers questions from the audience submitted via Periscope when the show was recorded. 



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495: We can all sympathize with Dustin Johnson after he 3putted to lose this year’s US Open on the final hole. So does that mean putting is more important to low scores and winning then driving the ball 300 yards? It’s a great debate, but there’s no argument that better putters shoot lower scores. This week our guest is Juan Gutierrez who’s injury forced him to stay away from full swings for months, so he concentrated on putting. And he got so good that he won the 2011 World Golf Hall of Fame Putting Championship. He’s just released a book called “Make More Putts: A Proven Putting Performance Improvement System” that includes 150 simple putting drills that will impact every golfer’s game. So if you’re not putting to your potential, start with this episode, then get the book on Amazon!  



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496: Ben Hogan Golf clubs have returned to the very competitive marketplace, and the press can’t stop praising them. This week CEO Terry Koehler returns to talk about the design, function, features and ordering process to customize a full set for yourself. Don't look for these Ft. Worth 15 irons or TK15 wedges at your local Pro Shop, because each set is custom made to your exact specifications. 



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Fred Shoemaker's DVD "Extraordinary Golf: The Secret to Transforming Your Game" can be yours for free! All you have to do is submit 2 honest reviews in the US iTunes Store for both the podcast GOLF SMARTER and our free Golf Smarter App. Once you've submitted your comments, email Fred@GolfSmarterPodcast.com

497: Last time we were visited by these professional gamblers, they picked the winner of the US Open and the NBA Championships (missing the final score by 1 point for each team). They're back to share their thoughts and wagers for the 2015 Open Championship on The Old Course at St Andrews. Will Speith do it again? What about Tiger, Phil, Bubba, Rickie, and the rest of the field? Could Sergio finally get his major? These questions and more are discussed.



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498 Premium: This week we play alongside Web.com Touring Pro Adam Long at  TPC Stonebrae the day before the start of the Web.com Stonebrae Classic in the SF Bay Area. During this Pro-Am round the Duke University graduate, Adam Long of New Orleans talks about his career, his prospects of making it to the PGA Tour, and the strengths of his game. This is just a portion of the complete interview with Adam. There's also a video which includes even more than this episode, including selected conversations with his caddie Derek about club and shot selection, how to attack various holes and pin positions, reading greens, strategy conversations with Chas Narramore, another player on the Tour, our threesome and more.   



video with Adam: 43:50 http://youtu.be/oLKURrgnjBI

499 Premium: Gregg Steinberg, PhD is an associate Professor of Sports Psychology at Austin Peay University. His book "Mental Rules For Golf" is introduced by Hank Haney with "Gregg Steinberg's insights into the mental aspects of the game of golf will help you think and act more like a champion."Gregg is a regular contributor to the Golf Channel, Fox News, and has even been an expert on “Dancing with the Stars”.



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500 Premium: Today I’m celebrating my 60th birthday with you. After nearly 10 years of this podcast, the random irony of episode #500 falling on August 4 is a bit much to handle. But like our golf game, we take one shot at a time.



Whether you’ve reached AARP discounts or not, at some point, we're all going to be a senior golfer hitting from the front tees. This week's show was recorded in front of a live audience at the retirement community of Paradise Valley Estates in Fairfield, CA. Our guest is Richard Cessna, PGA, General Manager for both Rancho Solano & Paradise Valley Golf courses in Fairfield, where we discuss the issues facing senior golfers and how to improve them. In the Premium Access episode, Rich tells an incredible story of how he became a highly successful CEO at the age of 11! Then there was a movie made about his story called “KidCo” (available in Amazon Prime http://www.amazon.com/Kidco-Marty-Van-Hoe/dp/B001K940SI/ref=sr_1_1?s=instant-video&ie=UTF8&qid=1438709827&sr=8-1&keywords=kidco+movie). We also discuss the state of the industry from a GM’s perspective, and the state of the game.

501 Premium: The final golf Major of 2015, the PGA Championship at Whistling Straights is upon us and we’ve got you covered as to where the odds are and who’s got the best chance of making some money for you. Our anonymous gambling gurus, who, other than poker, only focus the sports bets on the PGA Tour, and they want to share their insights with you. Last time they joined us, they predicted that Zach Johnson was a good pick at 80 to 1. Don’t miss your chance this time, listen to what they have to say about Jordan, Rory, Bubba, Phil, Tiger, Zach and Dennis Johnson to name just a couple of interesting picks.    Our Premium episode is over an hour, but here you’ll get a 20 minute tease on their predictions.  



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502 Premium: There are so many golf GPS options from free apps to expensive subscription based handhelds. Our guest this week is Derek Rucki, a young entrepreneur who has developed a wearable GPS that incorporates yardage to front/middle/back of each hole, plus a pedometer all in one. What sets TLINK apart is the incredible price point of only $99! Derek has also developed a free app that connects the unit to your phone allowing them to keep the price manageable and eliminate having to take your phone out of your pocket every few minutes. 



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