Why were those zany golf infomercials that promised average hackers magic cures so ubiquitous for a time on TV, and why have they mostly disappeared? Alex Myers revisits the golden age of the golf infomercial, what made them so effective, and even what happened to some of their biggest stars.

“Lower Scores Today!!” The rise and fall of the golf infomercial

The best golf stories have multiple layers to them. In each episode, Local Knowledge dives deep into a subject golfers want to know about, whether it’s about the game they play, the competition at the highest level, or the surprising ways golf factors into larger conversations throughout society. Hosts Alex Myers, Keely Levins, Shane Ryan and Sam Weinman weave together original interviews, Golf Digest reporting, and additional elements to tell the type of compelling stories that have been a Golf Digest staple for decades.

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“Lower Scores Today!!” The rise and fall of the golf infomercial

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