Golf Smarter Tips http://smarterpodcasts.com/golfsmartertips/golfsmartertips.html Golf Smarter Tips will provide golfers of all skill levels a deeper understanding on how to be a better golfer. Each short episode will focus on one tip, and each week we'll offer multiple, specialized experts. Stay with us and your scores will go down. Feeder 1.5.3(378) http://reinventedsoftware.com/feeder/ http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss en ©2008 Greeene Creative Services Thu, 15 May 2008 12:43:48 -0700 Thu, 15 May 2008 12:43:48 -0700 http://smarterpodcasts.com/golfsmartertips/GolfSmarterTips144.jpg Golf Smarter Tips http://smarterpodcasts.com/golfsmartertips/golfsmartertips.html 144 144 Fred Greene Golf Smarter Tips will provide golfers of all skill levels a deeper understanding on how to be a better golfer. Each short episode will focus on one tip, and each week we'll offer multiple, specialized experts. Stay with us and your scores will go down. Golf is a tough game. No matter what their skill level is, golfers want to lower their scores.  To shoot well consistently, one needs skill and the right attitude. Fred Greene, host of the Golf Smarter podcast, has interviewed countless experts and now gathers the very best teachers to present you with the GOLF SMARTER TIPS podcast. Each week, we’ll feature numerous short, easy-to-understand tips and drills that will improve your game and make you a smarter golfer. Give us a few minutes of your time and we’ll improve your game with GOLF SMARTER TIPS. Golf, Golf tips, golf lessons, golf swing mechanics, golf mental game, golf mental tips, PGA, LPGA clean Fred Greene fred@smarterpodcasts.com no Swing Mechanics: The Immaculate Mistake http://GolfSmarterTips.com Club face angle at the moment the club strikes the golf ball is 75 percent of the equation when it comes to the direction of ball flight. Kirk Jones of the Golf Institute of Technology explains that as golfers, we make athletic and instinctive adjustments to change our club face angle, but club face angle really isn't that intuitive on this episode of Golf Smarter Tips.

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.

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

]]> Thu, 15 May 2008 12:43:41 -0700 swing-mechanics-the-immaculate-mistake Fred Greene Club face angle at the moment the club strikes the ball plays a very important part in ball flight, as Kirk Jones of the Golf Institute of Technology explains in his continuing analysis of ball flight laws. Club face angle at the moment the club strikes the golf ball is 75 percent of the equation when it comes to the direction of ball flight. Kirk Jones of the Golf Institute of Technology explains that as golfers, we make athletic and instinctive adjustments to change our club face angle, but club face angle really isn't that intuitive on this episode of Golf Smarter Tips. 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. Questions or comments for Fred Greene are welcomed. Click on the button labeled "Hey Fred" at GolfSmarterTips.com no 9:13 Mental Keys: Formless in Space and Time http://GolfSmarterTips.com Part of the mental game in golf is forgetting that you exist in space and time. Michael Anthony, author of "The Mental Keys to Improve your Golf," explains how to become a formless, shapeless entity to lower your score on this episode of Golf Smarter Tips.

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

]]> Mon, 12 May 2008 12:25:14 -0700 mental-keys-formless-in-space-and-time Fred Greene Michael Anthony, author of "The Mental Keys to Improve your Golf" explains how to overcome yourself on the golf course. Part of the mental game in golf is forgetting that you exist in space and time. Michael Anthony, author of "The Mental Keys to Improve your Golf," explains how to become a formless, shapeless entity to lower your score on this episode of Golf Smarter Tips. 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 no 9:09 Swing Mechanics: Effect of Swing Path on Ball Flight http://GolfSmarterTips.com The variations on swing path is enough to make anyone's eyes glaze over. But the impact, per se, of swing path on ball flight is about 75% of the "golf swing" equation, as Kirk Jones of the Golf Institute of Technology, explains on this episode of Golf Smarter Tips.

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.

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

]]> Thu, 08 May 2008 11:05:35 -0700 swing-mechanics-effect-of-swing-path-on-ball-flig Fred Greene Swing path's effect on ball flight is 75% of the swing equation, as Kirk Jones of the Golf Institute of Technology explains. The variations on swing path is enough to make anyone's eyes glaze over. But the impact, per se, of swing path on ball flight is about 75% of the "golf swing" equation, as Kirk Jones of the Golf Institute of Technology, explains on this episode of Golf Smarter Tips. 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. Questions or comments for Fred Greene are welcomed. Click on the button labeled "Hey Fred" at GolfSmarterTips.com no 10:51 Mental Keys: Four Step Routine http://GolfSmarterTips.com Even when the weather, the smell of the fresh-cut green, and sharing a laugh with good friends elevates you to some sort of Nirvana, you may still hit the golf ball in a way that makes you want to wrap your club around the nearest tree. Michael Anthony, author of "The Mental Keys to Improve Your Golf," suggests a four step routine to get you back into the head space that will allow you to be completely in the present on this episode of Golf Smarter Tips.

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

]]> Mon, 05 May 2008 13:00:32 -0700 mental-keys-four-step-routine Fred Greene Four steps can keep you in the present with your golf game that can help you lower your score, as Michael Anthony, author of "The Mental Keys to Improve Your Golf." Even when the weather, the smell of the fresh-cut green, and sharing a laugh with good friends elevates you to some sort of Nirvana, you may still hit the golf ball in a way that makes you want to wrap your club around the nearest tree. Michael Anthony, author of "The Mental Keys to Improve Your Golf," suggests a four step routine to get you back into the head space that will allow you to be completely in the present on this episode of Golf Smarter Tips. 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 no 6:03 Swing Mechanics: Ball Flight http://GolfSmarterTips.com Ball flight has everything to do with swing path, as Kirk Jones of the Golf Institute of Technology explains on this episode of Golf Smarter Tips. Kirk says that most golfers try to hit the ball straight and solid without realizing that it is not the quick fixes to the golf swing that help, it is the solid core fundamentals that have to change.

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.

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

]]> Thu, 01 May 2008 12:46:30 -0700 swing-mechanics-ball-flight Fred Greene Ball flight has everything to do with swing path, as Kirk Jones of the Golf Institute of Technology explains. Ball flight has everything to do with swing path, as Kirk Jones of the Golf Institute of Technology explains on this episode of Golf Smarter Tips. Kirk says that most golfers try to hit the ball straight and solid without realizing that it is not the quick fixes to the golf swing that help, it is the solid core fundamentals that have to change. 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. Questions or comments for Fred Greene are welcomed. Click on the button labeled "Hey Fred" at GolfSmarterTips.com no 8:32 Mental Keys: The Triangle http://GolfSmarterTips.com So where, pray tell, should you look when you are about to take a swing? At the target, at the ball, or should you just close your eyes and hope for the best? Michael Anthony, author of "The Mental Keys to Improve your Golf," takes this approach: All that matters is "The Triangle," on this episode of Golf Smarter Tips.

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

]]> Mon, 28 Apr 2008 10:42:08 -0700 mental-keys-the-triangle Fred Greene You've followed all of the steps for a good, proper swing — but there is still one question lingering. Where do you look? At the target or at the ball? Michael Anthony, author of "The Mental Keys to Improve your Golf," shares his take of the situation. So where, pray tell, should you look when you are about to take a swing? At the target, at the ball, or should you just close your eyes and hope for the best? Michael Anthony, author of "The Mental Keys to Improve your Golf," takes this approach: All that matters is "The Triangle," on this episode of Golf Smarter Tips. 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 no 6:32 Swing Mechanics: Shot Shaping http://GolfSmarterTips.com Lou from Maryland writes in to ask about shot shaping, on this episode of Golf Smarter Tips. Kirk Jones of the Golf Institute of Technology explains that while elements of the swing produce the requisite power to drive the golf ball forward, it is the combination of swing path and club face angle that dictates the direction the ball will fly.

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.

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

]]> Thu, 24 Apr 2008 12:39:19 -0700 swing-mechanics-shot-shaping Fred Greene Shot shaping, the next step after the fundamental swing, is an advanced concept, as Kirk Jones of the Golf Institute of Technology explains answering a listener's email. Lou from Maryland writes in to ask about shot shaping, on this episode of Golf Smarter Tips. Kirk Jones of the Golf Institute of Technology explains that while elements of the swing produce the requisite power to drive the golf ball forward, it is the combination of swing path and club face angle that dictates the direction the ball will fly. 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. Questions or comments for Fred Greene are welcomed. Click on the button labeled "Hey Fred" at GolfSmarterTips.com no 7:11 Mental Keys: Positive Transformation http://GolfSmarterTips.com Positive thoughts are key not only to a satisfying golf game but to a lower score in general. But how do you turn frustration and other negative emotions around? Michael Anthony, author of "The Mental Keys to Improve your Golf," explains how to turn that frown upside down on this episode of Golf Smarter Tips.

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

]]> Mon, 21 Apr 2008 13:57:34 -0700 mental-keys-positive-transformation Fred Greene Once you grasp that fear comes from your projections into the future and play golf in the moment, you calm down and can lower your score, as Michael Anthony, author of "The Mental Keys to Improve your Golf," explains. Positive thoughts are key not only to a satisfying golf game but to a lower score in general. But how do you turn frustration and other negative emotions around? Michael Anthony, author of "The Mental Keys to Improve your Golf," explains how to turn that frown upside down on this episode of Golf Smarter Tips. 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 no 7:20 Listener Mail: The Swing of The Future? http://GolfSmarterTips.com Bruce from Connecticut writes in and asks about a Golf Magazine article that talks about "The Swing of the Future," and Kirk Jones of the Golf Institute of Technology weighs in on this golf swing theory on this episode of Golf Smarter Tips.

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.

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

]]> Thu, 17 Apr 2008 14:58:30 -0700 listener-mail-the-swing-of-the-future Fred Greene Kirk Jones of the Golf Institute of Technology weighs in on the "No Backswing Swing," as he answers a listener's email. Bruce from Connecticut writes in and asks about a Golf Magazine article that talks about "The Swing of the Future," and Kirk Jones of the Golf Institute of Technology weighs in on this golf swing theory on this episode of Golf Smarter Tips. 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. Questions or comments for Fred Greene are welcomed. Click on the button labeled "Hey Fred" at GolfSmarterTips.com no 6:58 Listener Mail: Hook vs. Fade Over a Hazard http://GolfSmarterTips.com Michael Anthony answers a listener's email on this episode of Golf Smarter Tips. The author of "The Mental Keys to Improve Your Golf" discusses both the mental and mechanical differences between hooking a shot or fading a shot to get the golf ball over a hazard.

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.”

]]> Mon, 14 Apr 2008 17:15:17 -0700 listener-mail-hook-vs-fade-over-a-hazard Fred Greene Michael Anthony, author of "The Mental Keys to Improve Your Golf," discusses both the mental and mechanical differences on hitting a golf ball over a hazard. Michael Anthony answers a listener's email on this episode of Golf Smarter Tips. The author of "The Mental Keys to Improve Your Golf" discusses both the mental and mechanical differences between hooking a shot or fading a shot to get the golf ball over a hazard. 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.” no 6:17 Swing Mechanics: The Transition http://GolfSmarterTips.com The point where the golf club changes direction in the swing path is called the transition, and Kirk Jones of the Golf Institute of Technology explains the steps to maximize efficiency on this episode of Golf Smarter Tips. For instance, when you slice your ball, it may be that your hands and wrists are too loose through your swing.

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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.“

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

]]> Thu, 10 Apr 2008 15:41:27 -0700 swing-mechanics-the-transition Fred Greene The Transition is one of the most "controversial" elements of the swing, as Kirk Jones of The Golf Institute of Technology explains. The point where the golf club changes direction in the swing path is called the transition, and Kirk Jones of the Golf Institute of Technology explains the steps to maximize efficiency on this episode of Golf Smarter Tips. For instance, when you slice your ball, it may be that your hands and wrists are too loose through your swing. Go to Audiblepodcast.com/golfsmarter to get a free audio book when you sign up for Audible.com’s service. 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.“ 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 no 7:27 Mental Keys: Daily Affirmation http://GolfSmarterTips.com Truth, being positive, and helping others. Those three things are Michael Anthony's daily affirmation — what he strives for every hour of every day. The author of "The Mental Keys to Improve Your Golf" says that if you are honest, both in life and on the golf course, then you cannot rationalize your actions and you grow as a human being as well as a golfer.

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.”

]]> Mon, 07 Apr 2008 13:20:10 -0700 mental-keys-daily-affirmation Fred Greene As a golfer, being positive, being truthful, and helping others is paramount to success, as Michael Anthony, author of "The Mental Keys to Improve Your Golf," explains. Truth, being positive, and helping others. Those three things are Michael Anthony's daily affirmation — what he strives for every hour of every day. The author of "The Mental Keys to Improve Your Golf" says that if you are honest, both in life and on the golf course, then you cannot rationalize your actions and you grow as a human being as well as a golfer. 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.” no 7:28 Swing Mechanics: The Load http://GolfSmarterTips.com Properly loading the backswing is vitally important to a good overall swing, as Kirk Jones of the Golf Institute of Technology explains on this episode of Golf Smarter Tips. Flexibility is not as important in the load as core strength is — because in core strength lay balance and consistency through the stroke.

Go to Audiblepodcast.com/golfsmarter to get a free audio book when you sign up for Audible.com’s service.

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.“

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

]]> Thu, 03 Apr 2008 13:06:49 -0700 swing-mechanics-the-load Fred Greene One of the most fundamental and important parts of the backswing is the load, and Kirk Jones of the Golf Institute of Technology explains what parts of the body you have to condition to get the most power out of it. Properly loading the backswing is vitally important to a good overall swing, as Kirk Jones of the Golf Institute of Technology explains on this episode of Golf Smarter Tips. Flexibility is not as important in the load as core strength is — because in core strength lay balance and consistency through the stroke. Go to Audiblepodcast.com/golfsmarter to get a free audio book when you sign up for Audible.com’s service. 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.“ Questions or comments for Fred Greene are welcomed. Click on the button labeled "Hey Fred" at GolfSmarterTips.com no 9:11 Mental Keys: Fear and Anger http://GolfSmarterTips.com Anger on the golf course is a common occurrence, and unlike fear, it tends to linger and grow. However, with a few simple steps, you can manage it, as Michael Anthony, author of "The Mental Keys to Improve your Golf," explains on this episode of Golf Smarter Tips.

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

]]> Mon, 31 Mar 2008 16:05:22 -0700 mental-keys-managing-fears-fear-and-anger Fred Greene Anger on the golf course is common. And Michael Anthony, author of "The Mental Keys to Improve your Golf," explains how to mange it. Anger on the golf course is a common occurrence, and unlike fear, it tends to linger and grow. However, with a few simple steps, you can manage it, as Michael Anthony, author of "The Mental Keys to Improve your Golf," explains on this episode of Golf Smarter Tips. 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 no 7:33 Listener's question about Backswing and Golfer's Elbow http://GolfSmarterTips.com Taking a page from golfing legend Moe Norman to answer a listener's question about backswing and golfer's elbow, Kirk Jones of the Golf Institute of Technology draws the distinction between pork chop divots and thin bacon strips on this episode of Golf Smarter Tips. You want your golf swing to resemble a bacon strip, with a steep angle of attack created by an in-to-out swing path.

Go to Audiblepodcast.com/golfsmarter to get a free audio book when you sign up for Audible.com’s service.

This week we announce Kirk's 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.“

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

]]> Fri, 28 Mar 2008 12:30:01 -0700 listeners-question-about-backswing-and-golfers-e Fred Greene The difference between what golf legend Moe Norman called a Pork Chop Chunk and a Bacon Strip is in the in-to-out swing path, as Kirk Jones of the Golf Institute of Technology explains. Taking a page from golfing legend Moe Norman to answer a listener's question about backswing and golfer's elbow, Kirk Jones of the Golf Institute of Technology draws the distinction between pork chop divots and thin bacon strips on this episode of Golf Smarter Tips. You want your golf swing to resemble a bacon strip, with a steep angle of attack created by an in-to-out swing path. Go to Audiblepodcast.com/golfsmarter to get a free audio book when you sign up for Audible.com’s service. This week we announce Kirk's 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.“ Questions or comments for Fred Greene are welcomed. Click on the button labeled "Hey Fred" at GolfSmarterTips.com no 8:21 Mental Keys: Managing Fears http://GolfSmarterTips.com From crippling paralysis to just a little doubt, fear on the golf course can seem insurmountable. But, overcoming it is simpler than you may think, as Michael Anthony, author of "Mental Keys to Improve Your Golf" explains on this episode of Golf Smarter Tips.

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

]]> Mon, 24 Mar 2008 08:40:39 -0700 mental-keys-managing-fears Fred Greene From a little doubt to wanting to throw your golf clubs down the fairway, all stages of fear on the golf course are manageable. Michael Anthony, author of "The Mental Keys to Improve Your Golf," explains how. From crippling paralysis to just a little doubt, fear on the golf course can seem insurmountable. But, overcoming it is simpler than you may think, as Michael Anthony, author of "Mental Keys to Improve Your Golf" explains on this episode of Golf Smarter Tips. 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 no 7:23 Swing Mechanics: Setting the Golf Club http://GolfSmarterTips.com After the setup and the stance comes the motion of the swing, and the first part of the motion is setting the club as Kirk Jones of the Golf Institute of Technology explains on this episode of Golf Smarter Tips. For instance, one should take the club as one piece in both hands, a concept that is so simple, people automatically over-complicate it.

This episode is brought to you by Audible.com. Go to Audiblepodcast.com/golfsmarter to get a free audio book when you sign up for Audible.com’s service.

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.“

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

]]> Thu, 20 Mar 2008 13:07:16 -0700 swing-mechanics-setting-the-golf-club Fred Greene Successfully setting your golf club is one of the necessary steps to a great golf swing, as Kirk Jones of the Golf Institute of Technology explains. After the setup and the stance comes the motion of the swing, and the first part of the motion is setting the club as Kirk Jones of the Golf Institute of Technology explains on this episode of Golf Smarter Tips. For instance, one should take the club as one piece in both hands, a concept that is so simple, people automatically over-complicate it. This episode is brought to you by Audible.com. Go to Audiblepodcast.com/golfsmarter to get a free audio book when you sign up for Audible.com’s service. 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.“ Questions or comments for Fred Greene are welcomed. Click on the button labeled "Hey Fred" at GolfSmarterTips.com no 7:27 Mental Keys: Facts and Emotions http://GolfSmarterTips.com Everything you experience, including fear and doubt on the golf course, has a fact and an emotion attached to it. Controlling the positive impact of those elements is what Michael Anthony, author of "The Mental Keys to Improve Your Golf," explains on this episode of Golf Smarter Tips.

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

]]> Mon, 17 Mar 2008 11:05:46 -0700 mental-keys-facts-and-emotions Fred Greene Facts and emotions are the two elements that comprise your thought process. On the golf course, the impact of positive thinking can help you lower your score, as Michael Anthony, author of "The Mental Keys to Improve Your Golf," explains. Everything you experience, including fear and doubt on the golf course, has a fact and an emotion attached to it. Controlling the positive impact of those elements is what Michael Anthony, author of "The Mental Keys to Improve Your Golf," explains on this episode of Golf Smarter Tips. 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 no 7:21 Swing Mechanics: In-Swing Skills http://GolfSmarterTips.com After you set up like a pro, you probably want to swing like one as well. With a series of steps, one building on another, Kirk Jones of the Golf Institute of Technology explains that good swing technique is a lot simpler than you might have been told, on this episode of Golf Smarter Tips.

Go to Audiblepodcast.com/golfsmarter to get a free audio book when you sign up for Audible.com’s service.

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.“

]]> Thu, 13 Mar 2008 15:38:37 -0700 swing-mechanics-inswing-skills Fred Greene Simple and flawless swing technique is the name of the game, as Kirk Jones of the Golf Institute of Technology explains. After you set up like a pro, you probably want to swing like one as well. With a series of steps, one building on another, Kirk Jones of the Golf Institute of Technology explains that good swing technique is a lot simpler than you might have been told, on this episode of Golf Smarter Tips. Go to Audiblepodcast.com/golfsmarter to get a free audio book when you sign up for Audible.com’s service. 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.“ no 7:31 Answering Emails About Process http://GolfSmarterTips.com Answering listener email about how to focus on the outcome and not the process, Michael Anthony, author of "The Mental Keys to Improve Your Golf," explains that in order to play at your best, you have to relax and get back into the present so your only concerned about the shot at hand on this episode of Golf Smarter Tips.

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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.”

]]> Mon, 10 Mar 2008 11:07:32 -0700 answering-emails-about-process Fred Greene Listener emails about different problems on the golf course all come back to focusing on the outcome and not the process, as Michael Anthony, author of "The Mental Keys to Improve Your Golf," explains. Answering listener email about how to focus on the outcome and not the process, Michael Anthony, author of "The Mental Keys to Improve Your Golf," explains that in order to play at your best, you have to relax and get back into the present so your only concerned about the shot at hand on this episode of Golf Smarter Tips. Go to Audiblepodcast.com/golfsmarter to get a free audio book when you sign up for Audible.com’s service. 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.” no 7:36 Swing Mechanics: Set-Up Summary http://GolfSmarterTips.com Kirk Jones of the Golf Institute of Technology goes through the hot topics of each of his shows to this point, with a summary of swing set-up on the episode of Golf Smarter Tips. For example, when you are setting up to swing, bend your knees a bit and make like you are looking over tall building to the street below.

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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.“

]]> Thu, 06 Mar 2008 14:20:56 -0800 swing-mechanics-setup-summary Fred Greene Rounding up the topics from his shows thus far, Kirk Jones of the Golf Institute of Technology summarizes the steps for a flawless swing set-up. Kirk Jones of the Golf Institute of Technology goes through the hot topics of each of his shows to this point, with a summary of swing set-up on the episode of Golf Smarter Tips. For example, when you are setting up to swing, bend your knees a bit and make like you are looking over tall building to the street below. Go to Audiblepodcast.com/golfsmarter to get a free audio book when you sign up for Audible.com’s service. 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.“ no 6:43 Mental Keys: Brain Chemistry Specifics http://GolfSmarterTips.com Michael Anthony, author of "The Mental Keys to Improve Your Golf," explains the specifics of brain chemistry on this episode of Golf Smarter Tips. Since birth, everything we have experienced is logged like a recording in our brain, and that recording influences our actions. In order to change our actions, we have to change the recording.

Go to Audiblepodcast.com/golfsmarter to get a free audio book when you sign up for Audible.com’s service.

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

]]> Mon, 03 Mar 2008 13:38:12 -0800 mental-keys-brain-chemistry-specifics Fred Greene Your brain is a recording of everything you have experienced in your life, and changing the way you think is essential to lowering your golf score, as Michael Anthony, author of "The Mental Keys to Improve Your Golf," explains. Michael Anthony, author of "The Mental Keys to Improve Your Golf," explains the specifics of brain chemistry on this episode of Golf Smarter Tips. Since birth, everything we have experienced is logged like a recording in our brain, and that recording influences our actions. In order to change our actions, we have to change the recording. Go to Audiblepodcast.com/golfsmarter to get a free audio book when you sign up for Audible.com’s service. 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 no 7:09 Winter Conditioning http://GolfSmarterTips.com It's difficult in the best of situations to stay in shape during the off-season, regardless of the weather. Kirk Jones of the Golf Institute of Technology answers an email from Marques in New Jersey about conditioning during the harsh winter months on this episode of Golf Smarter Tips.

Go to Audiblepodcast.com/golfsmarter to get a free audio book when you sign up for Audible.com’s service.

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."

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

]]> Fri, 29 Feb 2008 10:52:18 -0800 winter-conditioning Fred Greene Staying in shape during the off-season is easier than one may think with a few stretches and other exercises, according to Kirk Jones of the Golf Institute of Technology. It's difficult in the best of situations to stay in shape during the off-season, regardless of the weather. Kirk Jones of the Golf Institute of Technology answers an email from Marques in New Jersey about conditioning during the harsh winter months on this episode of Golf Smarter Tips. Go to Audiblepodcast.com/golfsmarter to get a free audio book when you sign up for Audible.com’s service. 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." Questions or comments for Fred Greene are welcomed. Click on the button labeled "Hey Fred" at GolfSmarterTips.com no 7:55 Mental Keys: Ingredients of Brain Chemistry http://GolfSmarterTips.com Believe it or not, you actually are what you eat. And what you think. And how much you exercise. Michael Anthony, author of "The Mental Keys to Improve Your Golf," discusses the ingredients of brain chemistry and how to apply constructive changes to lower your golf score on this episode of Golf Smarter Tips.

This episode is brought to you by Audible.com. Go to Audiblepodcast.com/golfsmarter to get a free audio book when you sign up for Audible.com’s service.

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

]]> Mon, 25 Feb 2008 16:44:11 -0800 mental-keys-ingredients-of-brain-chemistry Fred Greene Diet, exercise, and rest affect your brain's chemistry. Michael Anthony, author of "The Mental Keys to Improve Your Golf," explains why. Believe it or not, you actually are what you eat. And what you think. And how much you exercise. Michael Anthony, author of "The Mental Keys to Improve Your Golf," discusses the ingredients of brain chemistry and how to apply constructive changes to lower your golf score on this episode of Golf Smarter Tips. This episode is brought to you by Audible.com. Go to Audiblepodcast.com/golfsmarter to get a free audio book when you sign up for Audible.com’s service. 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 no 10:05 Swing Mechanics: Alignment http://GolfSmarterTips.com Lining your body up with the target, and forgetting about the ball, is a common alignment mistake. On this episode of Golf Smarter Tips, Kirk Jones of the Golf Institute of Technology explains that proper alignment is like a pair of railroad tracks, with one track drawn between the ball and the target, and the other track bringing together the golfer's body from the legs on up.

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

]]> Fri, 22 Feb 2008 12:24:03 -0800 swing-mechanics-alignment Fred Greene Alignment of the body and the golf ball to the target on the golf course is the life blood of the golf set up, as Kirk Jones of the Golf Institute of Technology explains. Lining your body up with the target, and forgetting about the ball, is a common alignment mistake. On this episode of Golf Smarter Tips, Kirk Jones of the Golf Institute of Technology explains that proper alignment is like a pair of railroad tracks, with one track drawn between the ball and the target, and the other track bringing together the golfer's body from the legs on up. 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 no 7:35 Mental Keys: The Chemistry of the Brain http://GolfSmarterTips.com The power of your brain can be increased and decreased, just like a computer. And, just like a computer, it can crash under pressure. The game of golf and brain chemistry come head-to-head on this episode of Golf Smarter Tips as Michael Anthony, author of "The Mental Keys to Improve your Golf," lays out the specifics of how brain chemistry works.

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

]]> Mon, 18 Feb 2008 23:04:06 -0800 mental-keys-the-chemistry-of-the-brain Fred Greene The chemistry of the brain, like a computer, can increase or decrease in power based on the thoughts you have on the golf course, as Michael Anthony, author of "The Mental Key to Improve Your Golf," explains. The power of your brain can be increased and decreased, just like a computer. And, just like a computer, it can crash under pressure. The game of golf and brain chemistry come head-to-head on this episode of Golf Smarter Tips as Michael Anthony, author of "The Mental Keys to Improve your Golf," lays out the specifics of how brain chemistry works. 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 no 7:45 Swing Mechanics: Grip of the Right Hand http://GolfSmarterTips.com As you progress through your swing, tiny flaws, such as poor golf club grip, add up to strange ball flight. Continuing on the specifics of grip, this time joining the right hand with the left, Kirk Jones of the Golf Institute of Technology explains the difference between three different kinds of grips and why they are better for different hand styles on this episode of Golf Smarter Tips.

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.”

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

]]> Thu, 14 Feb 2008 14:27:59 -0800 swing-mechanics-grip-of-the-right-hand Fred Greene Continuing with precise right-handed placement on the golf club, Kirk Jones of the Golf Institute of Technology explains that there are different styles of grips for different styles of hands. As you progress through your swing, tiny flaws, such as poor golf club grip, add up to strange ball flight. Continuing on the specifics of grip, this time joining the right hand with the left, Kirk Jones of the Golf Institute of Technology explains the difference between three different kinds of grips and why they are better for different hand styles on this episode of Golf Smarter Tips. 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.” Questions or comments for Fred Greene are welcomed. Click on the button labeled "Hey Fred" at GolfSmarterTips.com no 5:56 Mental Keys: Setting Goals http://GolfSmarterTips.com Without goals, discipline and desire, a great golf game cannot exist. Michael Anthony, author of "Mental Keys to Improve your Golf," talks about the two kinds of goals you need to set before tackling a single hole on this episode of Golf Smarter Tips.

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

]]> Mon, 11 Feb 2008 13:40:48 -0800 mental-keys-setting-goals Fred Greene Author of "The Mental Keys to Improve Your Golf" Michael Anthony talks about the two kinds of goals that you must maintain to lower your score. Without goals, discipline and desire, a great golf game cannot exist. Michael Anthony, author of "Mental Keys to Improve your Golf," talks about the two kinds of goals you need to set before tackling a single hole on this episode of Golf Smarter Tips. 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 no 6:30 Swing Mechanics: Grip of the Left Hand http://GolfSmarterTips.com An erratic golf swing could be the result of improper grip of the club. The wrong hand positions can turn a hook into a slice instantly, as Kirk Jones of the Golf Institute of Technology explains as he goes in-depth with Fred about grip on this episode of Golf Smarter Tips.

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.”

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

]]> Thu, 07 Feb 2008 15:09:09 -0800 swing-mechanics-grip-of-the-left-hand Fred Greene Kirk Jones of the Golf Institute of Technology goes in-depth about precise left-hand positioning on your golf club. An erratic golf swing could be the result of improper grip of the club. The wrong hand positions can turn a hook into a slice instantly, as Kirk Jones of the Golf Institute of Technology explains as he goes in-depth with Fred about grip on this episode of Golf Smarter Tips. 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.” Questions or comments for Fred Greene are welcomed. Click on the button labeled "Hey Fred" at GolfSmarterTips.com no 8:57 Mental Keys: Prerequisites http://GolfSmarterTips.com To achieve low scores, you have to be completely in the moment. Michael Anthony, author of "The Mental Keys to Improve your Golf," talks with Fred about the what you need to start your training mentally on this episode of Golf Smarter Tips.

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

]]> Mon, 04 Feb 2008 10:46:16 -0800 mental-keys-prerequisites Fred Greene Lowering your score starts with proper mental training. Michael Anthony, author of "The Mental Keys to Improve your Golf," goes through the prerequisites. To achieve low scores, you have to be completely in the moment. Michael Anthony, author of "The Mental Keys to Improve your Golf," talks with Fred about the what you need to start your training mentally on this episode of Golf Smarter Tips. 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 no 6:50 Getting Rid of The Hook http://GolfSmarterTips.com Kirk Jones of the Golf Institute of Technology answers a listener's email about getting rid of the hook by continuing on the specifics of posture, grip, and alignment on this episode of Golf Smarter Tips. Jones says that one cure for a hook, unlike a slice, is more body-oriented instruction.

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.”

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

]]> Fri, 01 Feb 2008 13:43:17 -0800 getting-rid-of-the-hook Fred Greene A listener writes in about problems with a consistent hook and Kirk Jones of the Golf Institute of Technology discusses various ways to solve it. Kirk Jones of the Golf Institute of Technology answers a listener's email about getting rid of the hook by continuing on the specifics of posture, grip, and alignment on this episode of Golf Smarter Tips. Jones says that one cure for a hook, unlike a slice, is more body-oriented instruction. 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.” Questions or comments for Fred Greene are welcomed. Click on the button labeled "Hey Fred" at GolfSmarterTips.com no 6:51 Mental Keys For Kids http://GolfSmarterTips.com Michael Anthony, author of "The Mental Keys to Improve Your Golf," answers a listener's email about kids and mental training, and explains that it is never too early to start them on that track to a great golf game on this episode of Golf Smarter Tips.

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

]]> Wed, 23 Jan 2008 17:28:49 -0800 mental-keys-for-kids Fred Greene Michael Anthony, author "The Mental Keys to Improve Your Golf," explains how to train kids in the mental keys. Michael Anthony, author of "The Mental Keys to Improve Your Golf," answers a listener's email about kids and mental training, and explains that it is never too early to start them on that track to a great golf game on this episode of Golf Smarter Tips. 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 no 6:39 Swing Mechanics: The Grip http://GolfSmarterTips.com We've all been there, and even after significant adjustments, the golf ball still isn't going where we want. Kirk Jones of the Golf Institute of Technology explains the intricacies of grip, the X factor in ball flight that most people don't think about, on this episode of Golf Smarter Tips.

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.”

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

]]> Wed, 23 Jan 2008 17:26:37 -0800 swing-mechanics-the-grip Fred Greene Kirk Jones of the Golf Institute of Technology explains the intricacies of gripping the golf club and the role it plays in ball flight. We've all been there, and even after significant adjustments, the golf ball still isn't going where we want. Kirk Jones of the Golf Institute of Technology explains the intricacies of grip, the X factor in ball flight that most people don't think about, on this episode of Golf Smarter Tips. 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.” Questions or comments for Fred Greene are welcomed. Click on the button labeled "Hey Fred" at GolfSmarterTips.com no 7:10 Mental Keys: Fear Cannot Exist in the Present http://GolfSmarterTips.com Ever fear that your next golf shot will end up in a hazard, bunker or OB? Fear cannot exist in the present, as Michael Anthony, author of "The Mental Keys to Improve your Golf," explains on this episode of Golf Smarter Tips. Once you realize that you are afraid of an outcome that has not occurred yet, you decrease the probability that the fearful outcome will happen.

If you have any questions that you’d like Michael to answer on the show, please go to GolfSmarter.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

]]> Mon, 21 Jan 2008 12:29:22 -0800 mental-keys-fear-cannot-exist-in-the-present Fred Greene Michael Anthony, author of "The Mental Keys to Improve your Golf" explains how to overcome fear on the golf course. Ever fear that your next golf shot will end up in a hazard, bunker or OB? Fear cannot exist in the present, as Michael Anthony, author of "The Mental Keys to Improve your Golf," explains on this episode of Golf Smarter Tips. Once you realize that you are afraid of an outcome that has not occurred yet, you decrease the probability that the fearful outcome will happen. If you have any questions that you’d like Michael to answer on the show, please go to GolfSmarter.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 no 6:39 Swing Mechanics: Set Up http://GolfSmarterTips.com If you don't set up like a pro you can't swing like a pro, as Kirk Jones of the Golf Institute of Technology explains on this episode of Golf Smarter Tips. For the set up of any golf swing, think "PGA" — posture, grip, and alignment. Each of these elements has influence over the flight of the ball and can be an excellent indicator on what to change about your swing.

If you have any questions that you’d like Kirk to answer on the show, please go to GolfSmarter.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

]]> Fri, 18 Jan 2008 12:27:41 -0800 swing-mechanics-set-up Fred Greene PGA (posture, grip, and alignment) are the keys to setting up a powerful golf swing, as Kirk Jones of the Golf Institute of Technology explains. If you don't set up like a pro you can't swing like a pro, as Kirk Jones of the Golf Institute of Technology explains on this episode of Golf Smarter Tips. For the set up of any golf swing, think "PGA" — posture, grip, and alignment. Each of these elements has influence over the flight of the ball and can be an excellent indicator on what to change about your swing. If you have any questions that you’d like Kirk to answer on the show, please go to GolfSmarter.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 no 5:17 Mental Keys: Serving Two Masters http://GolfSmarterTips.com We've all been frustrated on the course. Michael Anthony explains how serving two masters can be distracting on this episode of Golf Smarter Tips. The author of "The Mental Keys to Improve your Golf" explains that if you are obsessed with the outcome of a game instead of the process, you are not in the moment. If you put all of your energy into the process and don't worry about the outcome, Michael says you will achieve the score of your dreams.

If you have any questions that you’d like Michael to answer on the show, please go to GolfSmarter.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

]]> Thu, 10 Jan 2008 18:55:42 -0800 mental-keys-serving-two-masters Fred Greene Laboring on the outcome and not the process of a golf game can be distracting, as Michael Anthony explains from his Mental Keys. We've all been frustrated on the course. Michael Anthony explains how serving two masters can be distracting on this episode of Golf Smarter Tips. The author of "The Mental Keys to Improve your Golf" explains that if you are obsessed with the outcome of a game instead of the process, you are not in the moment. If you put all of your energy into the process and don't worry about the outcome, Michael says you will achieve the score of your dreams. If you have any questions that you’d like Michael to answer on the show, please go to GolfSmarter.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 no 6:40 Swing Mechanics: Utilizing Video http://GolfSmarterTips.com Keeping an extra pair of eyes on your golf swing is essential to bettering your game. Kirk Jones of the Golf Institute of Technology talks about utilizing a video camera to track and improve your golf swing on this episode of Golf Smarter Tips. Once your swing looks better on camera, it is better on the course.

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.”

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

]]> Thu, 10 Jan 2008 13:24:52 -0800 swing-mechanics-utilizing-video Fred Greene Kirk Jones explains how utilizing a video camera can improve your golf swing. Keeping an extra pair of eyes on your golf swing is essential to bettering your game. Kirk Jones of the Golf Institute of Technology talks about utilizing a video camera to track and improve your golf swing on this episode of Golf Smarter Tips. Once your swing looks better on camera, it is better on the course. 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.” Questions or comments for Fred Greene are welcomed. Click on the button labeled "Hey Fred" at GolfSmarterTips.com no 6:44 Mental Keys: Getting a Grip on the Mental Game http://GolfSmarterTips.com On the course, anger and frustration get the better of a lot of people. But Michael Anthony is convinced that you can select your emotions at will, and through positive thinking, can improve your game. In this episode of Golf Smarter Tips podcast, Michael discusses how negative emotions manifest themselves as fear and doubt. If you think positively, you can truly maximize your potential. If you spend as much time on your mental game as you do on the mechanics of your game, your scores will drop.

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

]]> Mon, 07 Jan 2008 16:12:04 -0800 mental-keys-getting-a-grip-on-the-mental-game Fred Greene Positive thinking can change your brain chemistry and lower your score, as author Michael Anthony explains from his mental keys. On the course, anger and frustration get the better of a lot of people. But Michael Anthony is convinced that you can select your emotions at will, and through positive thinking, can improve your game. In this episode of Golf Smarter Tips podcast, Michael discusses how negative emotions manifest themselves as fear and doubt. If you think positively, you can truly maximize your potential. If you spend as much time on your mental game as you do on the mechanics of your game, your scores will drop. 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 no 5:53 Swing Mechanics: Swing Concept http://GolfSmarterTips.com The Swing Concept results in effortless power in your golf swing. While most instructors teach a body oriented golf swing, an arm oriented golf swing is ideal. When your arm swing controls your body movement, very similar to a modified baseball swing or a bow and arrow-type action, simultaneous rotation, extension, and acceleration happens to the entire body. With the body wound up tight like a rubber band, and the proper sequencing, one can get effortless power, not powerless effort.

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."

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

]]> Fri, 04 Jan 2008 13:59:35 -0800 swing-mechanics-swing-concept Fred Greene Kirk Jones introduces us to the basics of the swing concept. The goal is to create effortless power in your golf swing, not powerless effort. The Swing Concept results in effortless power in your golf swing. While most instructors teach a body oriented golf swing, an arm oriented golf swing is ideal. When your arm swing controls your body movement, very similar to a modified baseball swing or a bow and arrow-type action, simultaneous rotation, extension, and acceleration happens to the entire body. With the body wound up tight like a rubber band, and the proper sequencing, one can get effortless power, not powerless effort. 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." Questions or comments for Fred Greene are welcomed. Click on the button labeled "Hey Fred" at GolfSmarterTips.com no 8:07 Mental Keys: A New Beginning http://GolfSmarterTips.com Everyday, every year, every shot should be treated as a new beginning. Today is a gift. Don't assume that you can make changes tomorrow, motivate yourself to improve now. Lose the bad attitude about the past and you will be able to improve your game with the next shot. There's a big difference between the desire to be successful and the willingness to be successful. Our ongoing mental tips with teach you how to make that leap and improve your life and your game.

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

]]> Mon, 31 Dec 2007 15:35:15 -0800 mental-keys-a-new-beginning Fred Greene Like this new podcast, every day is a new beginning. For a golfer, every shot is a new beginning, and to succeed, you must block out the past and focus on the present. Everyday, every year, every shot should be treated as a new beginning. Today is a gift. Don't assume that you can make changes tomorrow, motivate yourself to improve now. Lose the bad attitude about the past and you will be able to improve your game with the next shot. There's a big difference between the desire to be successful and the willingness to be successful. Our ongoing mental tips with teach you how to make that leap and improve your life and your game. 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 no 6:11 Can We Really Improve our Swing Mechanics? Training Overview http://GolfSmarterTips.com To do any job correctly, you need the right tools. Kirk Jones explains that over the course of this podcast series, he'll provide us with the tools on how to improve our swing. Topics that he'll discuss are swing concept, the learning process, ball flight laws, swing path, swing plane, tempo, rhythm, timing, in-swing skills and more. These are all proven methods that Kirk has successfully taught for years. Bottom line, if you stay with us, you WILL improve your swing and lower your scores.

Kirk's DVD "The Fundamental Golf Swing Modernized & Simplified" is available at KirkJonesGolf.com

Next week our training begins.

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."

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

]]> Fri, 28 Dec 2007 09:51:40 -0800 can-we-really-improve-our-swing-mechanics-trainin Fred Greene Kirk Jones explains his proven methods that will be covered in this podcast series, including swing concept, ball flight laws, swing path, tempo, rhythm, and more. Bottom line, stay with us and you WILL improve your swing and lower your scores. To do any job correctly, you need the right tools. Kirk Jones explains that over the course of this podcast series, he'll provide us with the tools on how to improve our swing. Topics that he'll discuss are swing concept, the learning process, ball flight laws, swing path, swing plane, tempo, rhythm, timing, in-swing skills and more. These are all proven methods that Kirk has successfully taught for years. Bottom line, if you stay with us, you WILL improve your swing and lower your scores. Kirk's DVD "The Fundamental Golf Swing Modernized & Simplified" is available at KirkJonesGolf.com Next week our training begins. 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." Questions or comments for Fred Greene are welcomed. Click on the button labeled "Hey Fred" at GolfSmarterTips.com no 5:07 What is the Mental Game? Training overview http://GolfSmarterTips.com Instead of what we're going to cover throughout the course of this series on the Mental Game, Michael explains what the Mental game is and how impacts your performace. Once you understand this aspect, you're one step closer to getting into and staying into the zone each time you play.

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

]]> Mon, 24 Dec 2007 12:09:28 -0800 what-is-the-mental-game-training-overview Fred Greene Today we get an overview and understanding of the Mental Game. Once there, you can get the most mileage out of your present level of ability. Check out our blog for more info on all of our golf podcasts' content at GolfSmarterTips.com Instead of what we're going to cover throughout the course of this series on the Mental Game, Michael explains what the Mental game is and how impacts your performace. Once you understand this aspect, you're one step closer to getting into and staying into the zone each time you play. 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 no 5:51 The Fundamental Golf Swing, Modernized & Simplified: Introduction http://GolfSmarterTips.com We continue our teacher introductions with Kirk Jones of the Golf Institute of Technology. Kirk will provide us with lessons each week on perfecting our swing mechanics. Kirk has been named the 2005 & 2007 Teacher of the Year by the Northern Chapter of the North Florida PGA. In this episode, Kirk will give us more about his background and theories.

Kirk's DVD "The Fundamental Golf Swing Modernized & Simplified" is available at KirkJonesGolf.com

Next week we'll talk about what we'll be covering throughout the year and what our expectations can be.

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."

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

]]> Fri, 21 Dec 2007 09:05:16 -0800 the-fundamental-golf-swing-modernized-simplifie Fred Greene Now we meet our swing mechanics coach, Kirk Jones of the Golf Institute of Technology. Kirk was the 2005 & 2007 Teacher of the Year by the Northern Chapter of the North Florida PGA. This episode, Kirk provides more on his background and theories. We continue our teacher introductions with Kirk Jones of the Golf Institute of Technology. Kirk will provide us with lessons each week on perfecting our swing mechanics. Kirk has been named the 2005 & 2007 Teacher of the Year by the Northern Chapter of the North Florida PGA. In this episode, Kirk will give us more about his background and theories. Kirk's DVD "The Fundamental Golf Swing Modernized & Simplified" is available at KirkJonesGolf.com Next week we'll talk about what we'll be covering throughout the year and what our expectations can be. 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." Questions or comments for Fred Greene are welcomed. Click on the button labeled "Hey Fred" at GolfSmarterTips.com no 8:41 Mental Keys to Improve Your Golf: Introduction http://GolfSmarterTips.com We begin with the Mental Game and an introduction to Michael Anthony, author of "The Mental Keys to Improve Your Golf." Michael will explain his background and how he has become the mental coach for Olympic Athletes, amateur and professional golfers. "The mental game is the easiest and least expensive part of your game to improve," says Michael, so let's give it a try.

Up next, swing mechanics, modernized & simplified.

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

]]> Thu, 13 Dec 2007 13:48:56 -0800 mental-keys-to-improve-your-golf-introduction Fred Greene We open with Michael Anthony, author of "The Mental Keys to Improve Your Golf." Michael says, "the mental game is the easiest and least expensive part of your game to improve." Each week Michael will provide tips on how to get into and stay in the zone. We begin with the Mental Game and an introduction to Michael Anthony, author of "The Mental Keys to Improve Your Golf." Michael will explain his background and how he has become the mental coach for Olympic Athletes, amateur and professional golfers. "The mental game is the easiest and least expensive part of your game to improve," says Michael, so let's give it a try. Up next, swing mechanics, modernized & simplified. 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 no 7:11