Golf course architect Robin Nelson was featured on Golf Smarter episode #136 earlier this year, and one of his firm’s most recent designs, Jockey Club (Kau Sai Chau) East Course in Sai Kung, Hong Kong, was named “Best New Course in Asia 2008” by Asian Golf Monthly Magazine. This is one of the few public courses in the world that offers ocean views on every hole. Thanks to Robin and photographer Robin Moyer for these photos of the course. We start with the holiday card that Robin used to announce the award of this Par 72, 6,640 yard 18 hole course. You can click on the image to view a fullsized, full resolution image.

#4, Par 4 – 366 yards (more…)

Top100Golf.blogspot.com is where we can read the journals of a blogger who has spent the last few years trying to play the Top 100 Golf Courses in the world. For our third year, he shares his accomplishments and reviews of the nine courses he played in 2008. Thanks to a GOLF SMARTER listener, our guest was able to get on and play the private Tokyo Golf Club. More evidence that Golf Smarter is a team (more…)

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If you really desire to improve your golf game, in addition to making changes in your life, you have to embrace the notion that everyday is a new beginning. Michael Anthony shares his final thoughts for the Golf Smarter Tips podcast that today is a gift and it’s up to you to make things happen for tomorrow. In golf you have to play one shot at a time, and every shot is a new beginning, with a new attitude and a new opportunity to play better from this shot and beyond.

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One of the most important things in putting is being able to successfully predict where the ball is going to roll. Geoff Mangum, of PuttingZone.com, gives tips and tricks to do that on this episode of Golf Smarter Tips.

If Geoff answers your question on the air, he’ll send you your very own hardback copy of his book, “Optimal Putting, Brain Science, Instincts, and the Four Skills of Putting.” The book is also available in “.pdf” form on PuttingZone.com

Questions or comments for Fred Greene are welcomed. Click on the button labeled “Hey Fred” at GolfSmarterTips.com

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With all of the information, tips, tricks, and instruction out there to improve your swing, Kirk Jones, of The Golf Institute of Technology, is one of the best and easiest to understand. On this episode of Golf Smarter Tips, Kirk gives a summary of his swing technique.

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Kirk has a new Golf School. This may be the most golf effective and cost effective program you’ll find anywhere. You’ve heard what Kirk has to say on the podcast, sign up now to get your lessons face to face.

If you have any questions that you’d like Kirk to answer on the show, please go to GolfSmarterTips.com and click on the button labeled “Ask The Experts.” If we use your question on the podcast, you will receive a free copy of Kirk Jones’ DVD, “The Fundamental Golf Swing Modernized and Simplified.”

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In our final episode of the Golf Better@Edwin Watts Golf podcast for 2008, Kenny Nicholson, technical specialist for Edwin Watts Golf joins host Fred Greene to review the new Drivers coming from Adams golf and answers many questions from the Golf Better audience. Dr. Rick from Alberta wants advice on finding the best practice mat (more…)

Thank you for your continued support of our golf podcasts in 2008.

Our wish for you is good health, peace and prosperity. 

Mike “Fluff” Cowan, PGA Tour caddie is stepping up to the tee as a competitive golfer at this year’s ADT Golf Skills Challenge, broadcast on NBC December 27 & 28. Being a playing partner alongside Peter Jacobsen is out of his comfort zone since he carried Jacobsen’s bag on the tour for many years before he caddied for the young rookie phenom, Tiger Woods. He currently carries for Jim Furyk. On episode #158 of the GOLF SMARTER podcast, (more…)

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The lessons that Michael Anthony, author of “The Mental Keys to Improve Your Golf,” lists are simple when you think about them, but following the process can get complicated. On this episode of Golf Smarter Tips, Michael says that whatever your skill level on the golf course, the mental keys may help you become better than you ever imagined.

If you have any questions that you’d like Michael to answer on the show, please go to GolfSmarterTips.com and click on the button labeled “Ask The Experts.”

Questions or comments for Fred Greene are welcomed. Click on the button labeled “Hey Fred” at GolfSmarterTips.com

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Once again, Geoff Mangum of PuttingZone.com reiterates that your putter doesn’t make putts, you do. However, you do need a putter that feels right, and on this episode of Golf Smarter Tips, Geoff gives some tips on how to decide which putter is right for you.

If Geoff answers your question on the air, he’ll send you your very own hardback copy of his book, “Optimal Putting, Brain Science, Instincts, and the Four Skills of Putting.” The book is also available in “.pdf” form on PuttingZone.com

Questions or comments for Fred Greene are welcomed. Click on the button labeled “Hey Fred” at GolfSmarterTips.com