Those Weekend Golf Guys

Or tug on Superman's cape! Don't hit into the wind until you have listened to and understood what Jeff is talking about in this episode. Jeff Smith explains the subtle changes you should make when hitting your Tee shot into the wind. It isn't as hard as you might think.

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We think this is the most difficult course we've ever played. We also think Pete Dye is a bit of a sadist for designing it. But, for some reason, we keep returning year after year only to have the course beat us again.

While the guys are on vacatin we revisit some of the most entertaining guest interviews from the archives. We talk to Golf Comedian, JP Mulrooney. We talk to a former radio guy (and lousy golfer) turned singer/songwriter with his new song, It's Golf. And then we remember the recent golf movie, The Squeeze. We remember our oh so fun interview with the lead actress from the movie, Jillian Murray.

20 million dedicated golfers and the average handicap is 18. Yes, for the most part we play bogey golf. But ask us why we play and the #1 answer is: It's Fun! But is it? Is bogey golf really fun? Listen for some simple tricks to get that score down and really add more fun to the game. And you probably won't really have to practice! Plus, we talk to Jon Wyeth from Open Rounds [dot] com about a new way for private club members to get reciprocal privileges at other clubs around the country.

Jeff suggests you follow the Shark's advice. Greg Norman told him that he should practice only the shots that give him trouble. So, we have many ideas of some fun ways you can practice the shots you suck at while on the course, not the range.

Two great guests with British accents. Ritchie Michaels is a whiskey expert. He told us some stories about Uncle Nearest, the former slave who taught Jack Daniels how to make whiskey. We talk to Stephen Mitchell, a collector of hickory clubs and an author. He marries those two passions into a trilogy of Mystery Novels. The first is called "Nine Tenths" and is available now. Plus, Jeff Smith gives his typical sage advice on how and what to practice if you want to see fast and vast improvement.

In order of appearance: Anthony Arvidson talks about the Epic Golf Club. An on-line club where private golf club members can join in order to kook up with tee times and golf partners at other private clubs around the country. Great for business execs on business trips for networking. We talk to Travis Fulton, golf instructor of great reknown about Ben Hogan golf clubs, getting fitted for clubs properly and how important it is to take lessons. And we talk to Val Skinner, LPGA Legend who has become a legend in charitable circles as well for all the money her tournaments have raised to help fight breast cancer. Lots of great info and even more entertainment as well as a chance to win a Ben Hogan Wedge!

John complains that he can get close but, try as he might, he cannot score below 80. Jeff tries to figure out where he screws up and finds his putting and pitching are to blame. The conversation on what to improve and how to improve it to break 80 once and for all, and CONSISTENTLY, follows. Listen and prepare to write 70 something on that scorecard.

The man who created Adams Golf is back and we think he has probably perfected the putter!

Dave Blakelock is traveling the country playing golf. Playing 100 courses in 100 days to raise money for Alzheimers research. He stopped in to play 18 at Timbergate Golf Club where Jeff Smith is the Director of Instruction. Jeff played 18 with Dave and then we talked about it. Another fun, entertaining and inspiring hour of Golf Talk