Archive for August, 2009
Saturday, August 29th, 2009
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David Duval came out of nowhere at the 2009 US Open at Bethpage Black finishing 2nd after not having much success since 2001. At one point he was ranked #1 in the World, then fell to #882. Part of his climb back to contention involved working with sports psychiatrist Dr. Michael Lardon. Michael returns to GOLF SMARTER to (more…)
Tags: advice, Bethpage Black, David, Duval, free, game, golf podcast, mental, PGA, psychiatrist, sports, US Open
Posted in Authors, Golf Smarter Podcast, Mental Game |
Tuesday, August 25th, 2009

Jason Finley, Product Manager of Irons and Wedges for Callaway golf joins us this week to talk about changes in the industry, advantages of hybrids, the importance of being fitted for clubs – no matter what your skill level, Phil Mickelson’s custom hybrid at the 2009 US Open, (more…)
Tags: calloway, fred green, free golf tips, golf clubs, golf podcast
Posted in Equipment, Golf Smarter Podcast |
Wednesday, August 19th, 2009
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When a golfer signs up for lessons the instructor always asks what he wants to accomplish. The most common answer is consistency. What separates the pros from amateurs is consistency, not in results but when you drill down to the most basic aspect of your game; swing tempo. (more…)
Tags: Bobby Jones Golf, free golf tips, golf podcast, golf swing advise, Jesse Ortiz, John novasel, Peacock Gap, Tour Tempo, training aides
Posted in Announcement, Equipment, Golf Smarter Podcast |
Wednesday, August 12th, 2009
You’ve heard me talk multiple times about my passion for gadgets, and golf gadgets are no exception. My favorite are golf GPS systems. These helpful little units speed the pace of play and increase your confidence (more…)
Tags: free gps advise, Garmin, golf buddy, golf gps, golf podcast, Golf Smarter, OnParGPS, SkyCaddie
Posted in Announcement |
Tuesday, August 11th, 2009
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Many golf instructors pound into each student the importance of position, grip, and alignment, but don’t talk much about tempo. The importance of tempo is a secret (more…)
Tags: free golf tips, Golf Swing, golf tempo advise, jon novasel, novisell, Tour Tempo
Posted in Authors, Equipment, Golf Smarter Podcast, Swing Mechanics |
Tuesday, August 4th, 2009
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Putting is how to lower scores, not driving. Get over it. This free preview of Members Only episode #190 continues our conversation with Phil Kenyon, Director of Instruction (more…)
Tags: fred green, free putting, golf podcasts, putting advice, smarter
Posted in Golf Smarter Podcast, Putting, instruction |