Plugged In Golf Podcast

Andy Staples started designing golf courses at age 12 and hasn't stopped since. In this wide ranging interview, we discuss how he learned his craft, his white paper on reviving municipal golf courses, and his recent work at PGA National turning one course into two.

Historically, getting better at golf has meant either improving your swing with hours of repetition or getting stronger and more flexible in the gym. Chia Chou, the founder of Acceleraze Golf, has shown that it doesn't need to be that hard. With his background as a world class pianist, he brings a totally fresh perspective to golf that has impressed some of the top coaches in the game. Learn more in this week's episode.

In this episode, Matt starts out by offering a quick primer on NFTs in golf. What are they? Why are golf companies doing them? How can they benefit golfers?

In the second part of the episode, Matt discusses six steps for improving your golf practice habits so that you can see your skills increase and your scores drop.

Check out the lesson here: https://pluggedingolf.com/how-to-create-better-golf-habits/

In this episode, Matt answers your questions on everything from fitting and favorite courses to biases in review and overlooked products.

This week, Matt sits down with the CEO of Stewart Golf, Mark Stewart. Mark discusses how the company came to make electric caddies, and how a motorized pushcart can make golf better whether you're hyper competitive or playing for pure enjoyment. Mark also starts the episode with a scalding hot take that may get him in trouble in his home country.

If you're a regular reader of Plugged In Golf, you're likely a bit of a gear head. With that comes the constant wondering, "What if I had ____ shaft in my driver? Would _____ putter fix my stroke?"

In this episode, Matt discusses how to answer those questions and scratch your equipment itches without breaking the bank. He offers four solutions for players at every stage of their equipment journey.

Jon Sherman of Practical-Golf.com joins the show this week to discuss his new book, The Four Foundations of Golf. In it, he pulls together over eight years of writing to create a comprehensive guide to lower scores. If you're interested in dropping your handicap, sharpening your mental game, or getting more out of your practice sessions, this is a must-listen interview.

Check out Jon's book, The Four Foundations of Golf, HERE

Bruce Sizemore has done a lot in golf - PGA Professional, Tour Pro, putter designer - and now he's launched a full-line OEM, MORE Golf. In this interview, Bruce discusses why he chose to make clubs in the most expensive way possible and what benefits that has for golfers. Gearheads will love this behind-the-scenes look at the design process and the founding of a new golf company.

James Patrick Harrington, better known as JP to the golf world, has charted a fascinating career in just over a decade. From a garage in Wisconsin to a spot at Titleist to launching his own brand, his talent for building wedges has taken him a lot of places. In this episode, we discuss his history and also get a masterclass on the wedge design. This is a must-listen for short game enthusiasts.