Golf Smarter

GS#1028  Sam Hahn, CEO of L.A.B. Golf, currently the hottest golf company in the world, returns to discuss the company’s explosive growth and the details of their recent acquisition by private investment firm, L Catterton. Also discussed is how Sam's prolific use of Social Media has helped grow brand loyalty and exposure. Also covered is the radical, yet traditional design of their latest putter innovation, the Oz1.iHS.  This is the first heel shafted putter released by L.A.B. with the head co-designed by PGA star Adam Scott. The discussion highlights the company’s journey from small-town startup to global success, its unique culture, and the challenges of scaling while staying true to its roots. Fred Greene praises Hahn for his leadership, authenticity, and perseverance. Hahn expresses gratitude for the support of golf media and fans, emphasizing that Lab’s next phase will build on the same passion and culture that fueled its rise.
This episode with Fred & Sam can be seen on our YouTube channel at https://youtu.be/-jLPMeKcoLQ

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GS#453 September 9, 2014: Long time Golf Smarter listener 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.

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GS#1027 Jim Waldron has been a regular on Golf Smarter since 2007 (episode #105) because of how well versed he is in incorporating the most comprehensive elements of the mental game with the best swing mechanics. That's why he's also become very popular on many other podcasts. This conversation delves into the nature of negative thought patterns and the importance of creating psychological space to manage emotions effectively. It highlights how detachment from negative feelings can reduce their intensity and impact on personal identity.

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GS#449 August 12, 2014 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 has brought himself 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.

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GS#1026  This week Chia Chou, a world renowned musician and professor, showcases his online program, Audio Golf. The course can help golfers of all skill levels achieve a repeatable rhythm that will result in hitting shots, and stroking putts more consistently. Chou challenges Fred to demonstrate the difficulty of performing contradictory actions while speaking. The discussion highlights the complexities of body language and communication, emphasizing how challenging it is to align verbal and non-verbal cues.

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GS#448 August 5, 2014 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 the previous week just after listening to the last episode where Darrin Gee explained how to sink one yourself!

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GS#1025 This week we reconnect with John Sabino, who shares his remarkable journey of playing the Top 100 golf courses in the world, culminating in his experience at Augusta National. John reflects on his time playing with Masters champions, the lessons learned from the Augusta experience, and the insights he gained while writing his book, 'The Augusta Principles.' The conversation delves into the meticulous attention to detail at Augusta, the impact of Cliff Roberts on the Masters' legacy, and how these principles can be applied to all type of businesses. John also shares his personal story of overcoming leukemia and how the Masters played a significant role in his recovery.


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GS#447 July 29, 2014. Darrin Gee of the Spirit of Golf Academy in Hawaii discusses 12 of the 50 chapters of his 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. 

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GS#1024 This week Nate Oxman shares his unique experiences caddying on the LPGA Tour, and looping for celebrities like Troy Aikman and Darius Rucker at Merion Golf Club in Philadelphia. He recounts a memorable encounter with Rucker, where he was offered tickets to a show and a humorous deal regarding naming his unborn child. In addition to discussing his first book “Phillie Phenoms”, a great golf story directed at teens, but good for any age, our discussion highlights the personal connections and stories that arise from such unique experiences.

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GS#446 July 22, 2014 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.             

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