GolfSmarter

The Future of Golf Course Development and Design with Chuck Ermisch

fredgreene — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 23:30:45 +0000

#247
Scott Ermisch is a golf course architect who shares his thoughts on the state of the industry on building new courses, why tour pros are now putting their names on course design and what we should expect in the future. He shares a story of designing with Nick Faldo.

This is part 1 of a 2 part conversation. Next week we speak more about how an architect designs strategy into a course and how we can improve our round by understanding how to read the features of a course. We also talk about what’s going on around in golf architecture around the world. Join Golf Smarter for Members Only so that you don’t miss next week’s full episode.

This episode is brought to you by Audible.com. For those who’ve never opened an account, sign up to get a free audiobook of your choice.Congratulations to Scott S of Park City UT winner of the Moe Norman Advanced Traning Kit as provided by Todd Graves. Hear more from Todd on episodes #242 & #243.

Enter to win a Tour Tempo Micro Player from John Novasel (episode #191 & #192). Deadline for Entry is October 10, 2010.

Share your 6 Words on Golf. This week’s entry comes from from Anthony Etherton
“They should make the holes bigger!

Free Game Improvement Scorecard and more with Rick Koscher

fredgreene — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 22:20:02 +0000

GS#246
The Golf Better Coach, Rick Koscher has a free scorecard to help track which club may be keeping you from lower scores. We discuss the card in detail. We also cover the value of practice rounds vs practice range. Rick contends that part of our problem is that “we don’t ‘play the game’, we try to make perfect swing”. He’s probably right.Download and print the custom designed Game Improvement Score Card to track each shot for every round.

Enter to win a Moe Norman Golf Advanced Training Kit valued at nearly $400. Prize includes ebook, DVD, Alignment Tool, Strike Bag, and “Feeling of Greatness” training club. Deadline for Entry is September 3, 2010.

Today’s Golf Haiku from Richard of Amherst OH
“Trees. Grass. Air, earth, sun
hitting a little white ball
enjoying the game”

Share your passion! Explain golf in 6 words or provide a golf haiku and we’ll use it to close the show. Either write it in, or call our toll free line at 415-448-6788. Remember to provide your name and where you’re from.

What’s Your Ball’s Flight Plan? With Rick Koscher

fredgreene — Tue, 24 Aug 2010 22:03:26 +0000

#245
The Golf Better Coach, Rick Koscher wants to know if your ball has a flight plan. In a fraction of a moment when the club face meets the golf ball, the flight plan is determined. It can be corrected. Rick also answers a listener’s question about someone who’s game has gone in the tank and won’t ask for help.

Download and print Rick’s custom designed Game Improvement Score Card to track each shot for every round. Enter to win a Moe Norman Golf Advanced Training Kit valued at nearly $400. Prize includes ebook, DVD, Alignment Tool, Strike Bag, and “Feeling of Greatness” training club. Deadline for Entry is September 3, 2010.

Congratulations to Golf Smarter Member Donald from Aurora, CO, winner of a Moe Norman Single Plane Swing “Feeling of Greatness” training club. http://MoeNormanGolf.com

Join Golf Smarter For Members Only and gain full access to our archives in iTunes and more. Plan B for US listeners will get you a $40 box of Dixon Earth eco friendly balls with the GOLF SMARTER logo.

PGA Championship recap and MattyB defends himself

fredgreene — Wed, 18 Aug 2010 00:06:28 +0000

#244
The PGA Championship was one to forget, until the conclusion. Our “Hackers Perspective” correspondent, actor/comedian MattyB dissects the highlights and lowdown of the 2010 event at Whistling Straights. But first, Matty has to defend a comment he made on his last appearance to a Canadian listener.

We’ll be giving away a “Feeling of Greatness” training club to a Golf Smarter Member in next week.

Congratulations to Vince from Anaheim, CA, winner of the Black Magic Wedge drawing. Free shipping on any order when you mention Golf Smarter.

Watch our new Golf Smarter TV video of my round with MattyB at Widow’s Walk in Situate, MA.

Join the discussion at our Golf Smarter group on Facebook.

The Moe Norman Single Plane Golf Swing with Todd Graves

fredgreene — Tue, 10 Aug 2010 23:01:05 +0000

#243
Todd Graves was a protege of Moe Norman and is a leader in teaching his Single Plane Swing method. He shares his personal stories about Moe’s life, successes and teaching style.

We’ll be giving away a “Feeling of Greatness” training club to a Golf Smarter Member in 2 weeks.

Enter to win a Black Magic Wedge with your custom specs. Deadline for entries is August 13, 2010. Golf Smarter Members are automatically entered, but can increase their chance of winning by entering again.

Free shipping on any order of a Black Magic Wedge to all Golf Smarter listeners.

Share your passion! Explain golf in 6 words or provide a golf haiku and we’ll use it to close the show.

Watch our new Golf Smarter TV video of my round with MattyB at Widow’s Walk in Situate, MA. Subscribe to our video portfolio at http://YouTube.com/GolfSmarterTV

Join the discussion at our Golf Smarter group on Facebook.

Call us toll free to leave questions for any guest or comments for Fred at 415-448-6788.

Golf in Augusta with B.J. Hathaway

fredgreene — Tue, 03 Aug 2010 23:19:31 +0000

#242

B.J. Hathaway grew up in Augusta, GA and caddied at Augusta National while playing college golf. He talks about the course and his teaching methods at Augusta Golf Instruction, including his work with the Mental Coach of two of this year’s Major winners.Enter to win a Black Magic Wedge with your custom specs! Deadline for entries is August 13, 2010. Golf Smarter Members are automatically entered, but can increase their chance of winning by entering again.
Free shipping on any order for a Black Magic Wedge to all Golf Smarter listeners.

Open Recap and Post Round Chat with Matty B

fredgreene — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 00:57:52 +0000

#241 While driving back to Boston after playing 18 holes, host Fred Greene and comedian Matty Blake commiserate on their round and recap the Open Championship.

Free shipping on any order of a custom wedge to all Golf Smarter listeners.

New pricing for Dixon Earth and Dixon Wind golf balls. Discounts for GOLF SMARTER Members.

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Tour Equipment DOESN’T Help You! with the Golf Junkys

fredgreene — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 20:48:18 +0000

#240
Even if a small golf company makes a great product that improves your game, you may never know about it because it won’t be used by a touring pro. Also the greens they play are hardly comparable to ours.

One such product is the Black Magic Wedge. Check out Brad’s outrageous video our facebook page that shows how easy it is to hit with this club.

Click on the Black Magic Wedge banner on the top of the Contest Entry page to learn more. Free shipping on any order at BlackMagicWedge.com to all Golf Smarter listeners.

Congratulations to Golf Smarter Member Candace Birkenhauer of NJ, she has just won our random Members drawing for a customized Black Magic Wedge.

Great Golf Products You Never Hear About and Why with the GolfJunkys

fredgreene — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 00:23:48 +0000

GS #239
There are fabulous golf products that are released every season that you’ll never know about because they don’t have the marketing or promotional muscle of the major manufacturers. GolfJunkys.com is dedicated to helping the small to mid-sized developers with amazing innovations. The Golf Junkys are CB Maxwell and Brad Cochran.

One such product is the Black Magic Wedge. Check out Brad’s outrageous video on how easy this club is to hit on our facebook page.

Free shipping on any order to all Golf Smarter listeners.

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The High School Golf Coach who made the Cut at the US Open

fredgreene — Wed, 07 Jul 2010 00:12:27 +0000

GS#238
Jason Preeo is a High School Golf coach and PGA certified instructor who won his local qualifier to play in the US Open at Pebble Beach. He played well enough to make the cut, but ended up tied for last on Sunday. Host Fred Greene talks to Jason about the experience and what it was like to play on the biggest stage, against the greatest players at one of the most beautiful courses in the world.

This is an exclusive Members Only episode. To hear the entire 35 minute conversation, gain full access to our archives and get a complete episode every week, join GOLF SMARTER For Members Only.

Congratulations to GOLF SMARTER Member Michael Ross of Winfield, WV. He’s the winner of our Members’ Only drawing. He’ll receive a signed copy of Jeff Ritter’s new book “Your Kid Ate a Divot! 18 Life Lessons from the Links.”

Call us toll free to leave questions for any guest or comments for Fred at 415-448-6788.

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