Golf Smarter

GSfMO#363 It was no surprise to club designers that the USGA and R&A banned long putters. It’s what they didn’t do that has club makers, retailers, and golfers confused and angry. In the first of two conversations with the unofficial spokesperson of Custom Club Making Industry, frequent contributor Tom Wishon explains what exactly the ruling means and whether or not it effects our game.

In our SCOR Zone Short Game Academy, Terry “The Wedge Guy” Koehler answers a question from Daniel of Ben-Salem, PA about which clubs to use when chipping around the green. Submit your question to the SCOR Zone Short Game Academy at GolfSmarter.com and if we answer it on the show you, you receive a customized Scor4161 wedge!

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GSfMO#362 PGA Tour Pro Matt Every returns for part 2 in this Members Only episode.

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GSfMO#361 PGA Tour Pro Matt Every joins us to discuss life on the Tour, what it took to get there and how to stay. This is the first of 2 conversations with Matt. He talks about growing up as a star golfer and multi sport athlete in High School, being a walk on for his college team, then earning the 2006 Ben Hogan Award for best amateur in the nation.

Part 2 is a Members Only episode

In our SCOR Zone Short Game Academy, Terry "The Wedge Guy" Koehler gives us some detailed instruction on chipping around the green. Listener Chad Cook sent in this question, so he's going to receive a free SCOR4161 Scoring club from SCOR Golf. Send in your question and you too could win.

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GSfMO#360 Lower back, mid back, hamstrings, knees, elbows, wrists. All painful areas that golfers complain about when it comes to common and recurring pain. Exercise Physiologist Bob Forman returns for this Members Only episode to identify what specifically is hurting you and how to deal with them by prescribing stretches, exercises, and drills.

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Up next PGA Tour Pro Matt Every joins us for 2 episodes. The first episode will be published on Friday 12/7 while I'm on the road discovering new courses. Stay tuned.

GSfMO#359 Golf magazines lure you in with "Power Postures" to increase your distance, but if you don't fix your posture at address, not only will you lose distance, but you are inviting back pain. Exercise Physiologist Bob Forman returns to address the disservice that these publications are doing to recreational golfers. This is part 1 of 2 episodes where we also cover cardio vs flexibility, nutrition, hydration and more. .

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In part 2 for Members Only, Bob talks about golf injuries and how to avoid them.

In our SCOR Zone Short Game Academy, Terry "The Wedge Guy" Koehler answers a listener's question about how to decide which scoring club to use when you're in between two distances. Submit your question for Terry and if answers it on the podcast, you will receive a customized SCOR4161 Scoring Club from SCOR Golf. Click on the SCOR Zone button at GolfSmarter.com to submit your question right now. Get 15% off your entire order at ScorGolf.com with the check out code "GolfSmarter15".

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Jaacob Bowden of SwingManGolf.com came in 5th at this year's Speed Golf World Championships. He hasn't been in running shape since since High School, but trained for 2 months running the streets of Zurich with a golf bag over his shoulder to prep for this international tournament. He joins host Fred Greene to discuss the elite class of Speed Golf, how to train, the rules, and the benefits to the mental game that comes with playing at a very, very fast pace.

There's a great video of what speed golf is like from the perspective of Speed Golf World Champion Christopher Smith. You can see it now on our blog at GolfSmarter.com

In our SCOR Zone Short Game Academy, Terry "The Wedge Guy" Koehler gives a free customized Scor4161 scoring club (wedge) to Joshua Smit of Lake Crystal MN. Joshua needs help on chip shots from 15 yards or less from the green, because he frequently doesn't get under the ball and sends it flying past the flag.

Send in your Short Game question to be eligible to win a customized wedge. Golf Smarter Members get 15% off your entire order at ScorGolf.com with the checkout code "GolfSmarter15".

Up next on our Members Only episode, we'll spend a full episode with Terry getting more tips and insights on how to improve your short game.

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GSfMO#355 Jeff Ritter, a longtime favorite golf coach on GOLF SMARTER, returns for Part 1 of 2 to talk about his integrated approach to coaching golf, his 52 week Make The Turn Challenge, and how his passion for the game he loves translates to making every one of his students much better. Jeff also reports on his summer as Director of the Nike Jr Golf Camp in Monterey, CA.

In our SCORZone Short Game Academy, Terry Koehler addresses a question and talks in detail about "The Release"of the swing. Golf Smarter Members get 15% at ScorGolf.com with the checkout code GolfSmarter15.

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GSfMO#353 You've heard of Ben Hogan, but have you ever of Jack Fleck? In 1955, at the peak of his career, Hogan was the favorite to win his 5th US Open crown at San Francisco's Olympic Club, home of his first US Open title. Author Neil Sagebiel joins us for 2 episodes to share the story that has finally been released of the memorable tale of the unlikeliest of long shots - Jack Fleck's incredible come from behind win over his idol.

In this segment of our ScorZone Short Game Academy, Terry Koehler addresses Joe Dolan of Ohio's question about being at a distance that's in between clubs. Joe will receive a free SCOR4161 Wedge for getting his question answered. Submit your question and you could win.

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GSfMO #352 Barney Adams, founder of Adams Golf, starts part 2 talking about his book “The WOW Factor” based on how he became a successful entrepreneur. For him, every business is a service business. Then he slides into the mission of Adams Golf when he was in charge. We get into a heated conversation on golf equipment and the state of the industry. Golf club makers have 2 concerns; “A&F; Airborn and Forward”. His primary reason for coming onto our podcast was to discuss the Tee It Forward Program that he originated before presenting it to the PGA and USGA. Fred hates the name and lets him know, so we brainstorm new ideas.

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GSfMO#351Chances are you’ve heard something about the USGA and PGA’s latest program to speed up the pace of play and make the game more fun for everyone called “Tee It Forward”. Chances are one of the thousands of courses that are participating in the program is near you. But what exactly is Tee It Forward? Well, you’ll be surprised to learn that it’s not just about playing the front tees to embarrass yourself in front of your friends. Barney Adams, entrepreneur, club maker, and founder of Adams Golf came up with this idea and convinced the PGA and USGA of its merit. This is part 1 of 2 in which Barney explains to host Fred Greene that it’s a really good idea, despite it’s name. In part 2 for Members Only, Fred pushes Barney for more of an explanation and tries to come up with a better name.

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Terry Koehler of SCOR Golf answers Steve Xintas request to explain bounce. Because we used his question, Steve will receive a free custom fit SCOR 4161 Money Club (wedge). Get your question in and you too can get one of these great new wedges from SCOR Golf. GOLF SMARTER listeners get 10% off your order, Members get 15%. Find out more at GolfSmarter.com

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