Plugged In Golf Podcast

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Plugged In Golf Podcast episodes

July 17, 2019 Sun Mountain - Golf Bags and More
In this episode of the Plugged In Golf Podcast, we talk with Ed Kowachek, President of Sun Mountain Sports. We discuss the evolution of golf bags, what golf bag sales can tell us about golfers, and Sun Mountain's surprising announcement at the 2019 PGA Show.
33 min
July 10, 2019 How to Choose a Club Fitter
The most important golf equipment decision that you make is the first one: who will be your club fitter? In this episode, we offer some practical advice on what to look for in a fitter, what questions to ask, and how to go through the club fitting process.
39 min
July 03, 2019 Golf in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho
Idaho may not spring to mind when you think of golf destinations, but perhaps it should.

In this episode, we speak with David Christenson, PGA Professional at Circling Raven Golf Club, and Laura Stensgar, from the Coeur d'Alene Casino, about what makes the Coeur d'Alene area a hotspot for golf travelers.

29 min
June 19, 2019 Steve Sacks, Sacks Parente Putters
Steve Sacks has spent his entire life in the golf industry. He is currently channeling this wealth of knowledge and experience into Sacks Parente putters, a company that takes a unique approach to weighting and putter design. You can read about their Series 39 putter HERE and visit the company's website HERE.
30 min
June 12, 2019 Golf Professional, EJ Bertke
In many parts of the country, this spring has produced awful golf weather. Even though it's June, many of us are still knocking the winter rust off our games. With that in mind, we brought in golf pro EJ Bertke for this episode to discuss how to get your game ready for the season.
28 min
June 05, 2019 Gavin Dear, Shot Scope
Shot tracking companies like Shot Scope gather the data from millions of shots a month. This treasure trove of data can lead to important insights about the game that can help you improve your scores. Gavin and Matt discuss some of those insights and much more in this interview.
33 min
May 22, 2019 Minimalist Golf with Matt Lyon
Thanks in large part to social media, golfers and non-golfers alike are realizing that the game doesn't have to be like the PGA Tour that we see on TV. One of the voices sharing that message is Matt Lyon, known on Instagram as @WingtipGolf or @LessThan14. He's a minimalist golfer who spreads the word about the benefits of playing with less than a "full bag" of clubs. If you've ever found yourself frustrated with the single-minded focus of shooting your best score, this is a must listen.
39 min
May 15, 2019 The Realities of Influencer Life with @BryanGolf
If you've ever wondered about the realities of being a social media influencer, this is the episode for you. Bryan LaRoche, better known on Instagram as @BryanGolf, shares an unfiltered view of his day-to-day life as someone making a living in the golf industry via Instagram. He also shares some funny and controversial opinions in our Back 9 segment.
1 hr 3 min
May 08, 2019 Accra Shafts with Ken Thompson and Shawn Mullin
You won't find Accra shafts as a stock option in any of the big name drivers, and there's a reason for that: they only sell shafts to club fitters. Learn more about their unique business model, how they develop new shafts, and how they get equipment in play on Tour in this interview with Accra Golf's Shawn Mullin and Ken Thompson.
42 min
April 25, 2019 Dr. Eric Bean, Sports Psychologist
Do you want to play to your full potential more often? Do you want to keep those great rounds going instead of feeling the pressure and hopping on the bogey train?
If so, listen to this episode of the podcast where Matt talks with Dr. Eric Bean, PhD, CMPC and E-Board member of the Association for Applied Sport Psychology. They discuss where the mental game ranks among golf skills and provide some practical advice for playing better golf.
31 min