Actor Don Cheadle (9hcp) loves the ball and generously created this ad for Dixon.

GS#380 William Carey, President of Dixon Golf, maker of the ONLY eco-friendly golf ball, passionately shares the need for eco-friendly balls, describes how to deliver a tournament quality ball, and how he competes in a lopsided market.

We have great deals on the entire line of Dixon balls. Get a free dozen (more…)

 

GSfMO#355 Jeff Ritter, a longtime favorite golf coach on GOLF SMARTER, returns for Part 1 of 2 to talk about his Integrated Approach to coaching golf, his 52 week Make The Turn Challenge, and how his passion for the game he loves translates to making every one of his students much better. Jeff also reports on his summer as Director of the Nike Jr Golf Camp in Monterey, CA.  Next up is a Members Only episode where Jeff provides details on his upcoming 52 week Make The Turn Challenge.

In our SCORZone Short Game Academy, Terry Koehler addressesa question from Hugh in Summit, NJ about “The Release”of the swing.

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GSfMO#346 Terry Koehler, our resident Short Game Academy expert talks about the importance of a sound fundamental technique that includes balance, grip, pulling the club and more. He says that you should be proud if someone says you swing like a girl! LPGA players are scoring machines, unlike the big hitters of the PGA Tour. Terry says we should all strive to mimic the women’s short game. This Members Only episode is an hour long and touches on many of the topics we’ll discuss regularly on the SCOR Zone Short Game Academy that begins in our next episode. Even though this conversation has nothing to do with Pink Floyd, Terry advises (more…)

GSfMO#339. Jim Waldron of the Balance Point Golf Schools is not only recognized as a top instructor, but he’s also a student of the swing throughout the history of the game. Recently he’s been keeping a very close watch on the effect of Tiger’s latest swing changes. Basically, there are 4 types of swings that  (more…)

GS#311 The Physics Department of Yale University has confirmed what John Novasel has been preaching for years. The single most consistent element of the best golfers ever is their 3:1 ratio of backswing to downswing. Tour Tempo is a book, total game training app (iOS, Android, WebOS), micro-player (available in the Golfers’ Mart) and a golf school. John joins host Fred Greene in part 1 of this 2 part conversation to discuss (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#265
Jim Waldron of the Balance Point Golf Schools will discuss his upcoming book, “The 15 Gates to Golf (and how to unlock them)”  He shares how to learn skills effectively, how to practice more efficiently, and how in the lifetime of a committed golfer, his Fifteen Gates will appear first as “obstacles”, but later on, as “entry ways” to success.

This is part 1 of two parts. Next week, for Members Only, we’ll conclude the conversation with a full hour of his thoughts and epiphanies. (more…)

Here are a couple of important of announcements for GOLF SMARTER.

1. Scottsdale Adventure
This Friday is the last day to sign up for our GOLF SMARTER Scottsdale Adventure. The dates are February 9-13. Get yourself out of the cold and into the Arizona sun to play 4 rounds with me. We’ve even published new prices for those who choose to provide your own accommodations.

2. Fewer free episodes
Starting January 4, your free subscription to GOLF SMARTER will only be delivered every other week. Join GOLF SMARTER For Members Only and get a new episode every single week.

3. Reduced pricing for New Members!
We’ve lowered the price to join GOLF SMARTER For Members Only. Now you can get a new episode each week, have full access to our complete archives since 2005, enjoy complete iTunes integration, and be available for exclusive discounts. New Memberships are now only $15 for six months. For those in the US, you can sign up for only $35 and get a box of Dixon Wind balls with the GOLF SMARTER Logo. These are the only eco-friendly, extreme distance balls on the market today.

#250

Roseanna Leaton uses hypnosis and self hypnosis to help golfers lower their scores. By using this method of training your mind to avoid negative situations and thoughts, you will increase your awareness and avoid situations that you find yourself in time and time again.

Roseanna has audio CDs and mp3s on her site to get you into a hypnotic state. Use checkout code GOLFSMARTER (all caps, no spaces). (more…)

#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. (more…)