GS#321 Jeff Ritter, named as a Golf Digest Best Young Teacher in America, and one of the most prolific instructors on the web has been promoted to National Director of Instruction at the Nike Golf Schools and Junior Camps. In Part 1 of this 2 part conversation, Jeff talks about how to advance a Junior Golfers game, self esteem, and overall approach to a full life at these camps. But if you are more in need to improve your own game, (more…)

GSfMO#308 WARNING: this episode may save you money. Remember when you crushed a shot with your friend’s new driver, then considered getting one for yourself?  Kenny Nicholson, former co-host of the Golf Better podcast returns to Golf Smarter to share 17 years of retail experience. He’s tolerated claims of every golf manufacturer and heard every complaint by the consumer. His honest and candid perspective is that EVERY single club is different, so if you like the way you hit someone else’s club, don’t buy a similar model, buy theirs!

During our conversation, Kenny goes to ScorGolf.com and is very impressed with the newly announced 4161 wedges that were introduced in our last episode. For a limited time, (more…)

GS#307 Your 9 iron is a short iron, so why is it designed like a long iron? Terry Koehler, whom you may remember from Golf Smarter Tips, is the creative genius behind the V-Sole wedge design introduces his newest line of wedges that provides a level of forgiveness and confidence in your bag that can immediately impact your scores. (more…)

GS#300! We celebrate this milestone with the guest who helped kick of GOLF SMARTER on episode #1, and probably our #1 guest, Dr. Joseph Parent. Author of “Zen Golf“, one of the most successful golf books ever on the mental game. He’s also authored “Zen Putting” and “The Art of the Mental Game“. He once again confirms why

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GSfMO#296. We conclude our conversation about the Top 10 Traits of Better Golfers with Jim Waldron of the Balance Point Golf Schools. Swing mechanics are only a fraction of what you need to succeed. Traits including awareness, mind/body connection, confidence, patience, and impulses are just part of what we discuss in this Members Only episode. Our 50 minute conversation is full of awesome information that will have an immediate impact on your next round.
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GS#287 PGA Tour player and Top 10 Greatest Teacher in America Stan Utley discusses his newest book The Art of the Swing. This book incorporates an awesome new feature that allows smartphone users to pull up YouTube videos that enhance his lessons during each chapter.  We break down chapter 6 “One Club, Five Shots”. Download the free (more…)

GSfMO#286 Looking at the yardage on the scorecard to determine which teebox you play may be a mistake! The better golfers always talk about course management, which is golf speak for “strategy”. Understanding an architect’s design tendencies can lower your score.  Jeff Beier is the (more…)

GS#281 Pia Nilsson, former coach for Annika Sorenstam, discusses her latest book “Play The Best Golf of Your Life”. The book focuses on the 8 essential playing skills to improve your game. This week we break down the first 4. Next episode will be with Pia’s writing, teaching and business partner Lynn Marriott. These two women have been named the two top women coaches in America and their Vision54 school is #1 according to Golf Digest.

Pia and Lynn were featured on GOLF SMARTER episodes #97 & #98 in 2007 discussing their previous book, “The Game Before The Game”. These are GOLF SMARTER classics that can only be heard when you become a Member. Don’t miss Part 2!

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GSfMO#272

Darrin Gee‘s Spirit of Golf Academy based on the Big Island of Hawaii has been named one of the top schools in America by Golf Magazine. Renowned for his cutting-edge mental approach known as The Seven Principles of Golf, Darrin joins us for an in-depth conversation about his methods that are the basis of both of his books, “The Seven Principles of Golf” and “The Seven Personalities of Golf”. Both of his books are available for purchase in our Golfer’s Mart.

This is a Members Only episode.  If you’re not (more…)

PGA Teaching Professional John Grund provided such an important revelation that we also used it for the closing quote. Here’s what we want to know… is the perfect swing (more…)