Jim Waldron of Balance Point Golf Schools returns to warn us that if your set up is not right, then your ball striking is doomed. He shares a story of one of his students who was absolutely convinced that he had a thorough knowledge of ball striking based on watching YouTube videos, but Jim immediately noticed that he was aiming 30 degrees to the right of the target. In the past, Jim has discussed the mind/body connection and mental game, but he wanted us to make sure that he's actually deeply committed to teaching mechanics too. This is part 1 of a two part conversation with Jim. He returns next week for a Members Only episode. Originally published in February 2012.

Make Sure You’re Ready to Take The Next Shot with Jim Waldron

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PGA Instructor Mike Austin drove over 500 yards in his 60s! Jaacob Bowden lowered his handicap from 14-scratch with Austin's method, now he's teaching it. Originally, this was Members Only episode #336, published in JUNE 2012, so it’s the first time it’s being shared publicly for free!

Distance & Accuracy Combined In One Swing!

242: Aubrey McCormick a contestant on Golf Channel’s Big Break Atlantis joins us to discuss what it took to get on the show for a third time, the level of anxiety that is part of the competition, and why she chose to play Dixon Golf balls on the show. Golf Channel's Big Break was a reality competition show that ran from 2003-2015.This conversation was originally published on May 25, 2012 as Golf Smarter episode #335

Multi-Time Contestant of Golf Channel's Big Break, Audrey McCormick

241: Mike Pedersen trained to compete for the Olympics Decathlon and is now focused on golf swing biomechanics, hitting the ball more efficiently, longer drives, and pain free golf. We get into detail on how to properly rotate your hands through impact. Originally, this was Members Only episode #334, published in May 2012, so it’s the first time it’s being shared publicly for free!

Better Golf Performance Using Biomechanics featuring Mike Pedersen

240: Have you ever noticed the direction of your divot? Are you getting a divot? You may not be a pro, but you can strike like one and be amazed at the results. Martin Chuck returns to update us on Tour Striker, talk about hitting down on the ball and answer a listener's question. This conversation was originally published on May 15, 2012 as Golf Smarter episode #333

The Ultimate Golf Nerd: Martin Chuck of TourStriker

239: This week we continue our conversation with Dr. Joseph Parent, author of the celebrated Zen Golf. Our conversation focuses on short game and anger management. For more visit http://zengolf.com. Originally, this was Members Only episode #332, published in May 2012, so it’s the first time it’s being shared publicly for free!

Make Sure You’re Ready to Take The Next Shot with Jim Waldron

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