Golf Smarter Mulligans

WARNING: this episode may save you money! After 17yrs in golf retail, Kenny Nicholson's 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! Originally published as Golf Smarter for Members Only #308 on November 22, 2011, which means this is the first time it’s been released publicly.

GSM217: Your 9 iron is a short iron, so why is it designed like a long iron? Terry Koehler, a regular on Golf Smarter and 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. The loft in your irons progresses in 4 degree increments, but from your pitch to lob wedg...

In part 2 of our conversation with Jesse Ortiz we spend nearly an hour talking about how the superlight shafts and a new set of light weight grips can give the average golfer more yardage than a new club head. Fred also wants to know about the life span of wedges, what to look for on a older wedge, and urban myths about wedges, Dave Pelz thoughts and impact on Jesse designs at Bobby Jones golf, an...

Jesse Ortiz (formerly) of Bobby Jones Golf discusses the club manufacturing industry and how his small specialty company fits into, and competes with the "big boys". Is it necessary to introduce or market new designs multiple times each year or is it just hype? We also discuss what the consumer should look for in a new club for their game.

This is our final entry in our six part series of conversations with Dr. Glen Albaugh who passed away in early 2023, at the age of 91. This episode called “The Four Pillars of Clutch Golf” was originally published on July 7, 2020 as Golf Smarter #748. In our conversation, Dr. Glen Albaugh, who co-authored his second book with Eric Jones, PGA (Golf Smarter episode 725) of “The Clutch Golfer Formula...

In part 5 or our six part series of conversations with Dr. Glen Albaugh we go back to Golf Smarter #559, originally published on September 27, 2016 for an episode we called “The Truth About Playing Better Golf By Using Your Imagination”. Dr Albaugh was a regular guest on Golf Smarter yet he passed away in early 2023, at the age of 91. Sharing his lessons is a small part in how we choose to honor h...

This is part 4 or our six part series of conversations with Dr. Glen Albaugh, pioneering sports psychologist, author, and professor / golf coach at the University of Pacific, who passed away in February 2023 at the age of 91. This episode titled “Pre-Shot Routine from The Mental Side” is the second part of an interview that was originally published on January 29, 2014 as a Members Only episode, so...

This is our third episode of six honoring our time with pioneering Sports Psychologist Dr. Glen Albaugh who passed away in early 2023. In this episode titled “Practice Like You Play for Better Results on the Course” is the first of a two part conversation that was originally published as Golf Smarter #420 on January 21, 2014. By establishing structure in pre, post and in-between shot routines, Gle...

This is the second of six episodes featuring our conversations with Dr. Glen Albaugh, author of “Winning the Battle Within” who passed away in Feb 2023 at the age of 91. In this episode from November 2011, Glen discusses the best ways to utilize your practice & warm up. Takeaways include "contingency practice", "Conservative strategy; Aggressive swing". During your practice, focus on: 1. Techn...

209: Legendary NFL Head Coach Bill Walsh says "One of the best books ever written on the mental approach to golf and sports performance" was "Winning the Battle Within -- The Perfect Swing is the One You Trust" by Dr. Glen Albaugh and Michael Bowker. Dr. Albaugh passed away on February 16, 2023 in Lodi, CA at the age of 91. Over the next six episodes, we are going to honor his memory by replaying...

This is our final entry into our Tony Manzoni "Lost Fundamental" series, probably the most impactful teacher, based on listener feedback, that we’ve ever featured in the many years of doing game improvement interviews on the Golf Smarter podcast. Tony’s ability to make his students great ball strikers wasn’t his only focus. In this episode we also discuss the mental and emotional aspects of the ga...

Even though Tony Manzoni had tremendous success coaching the Men’s golf program at College of the Desert, he didn’t focus on Men’s golf only. Tony had tremendous respect for the women’s game and believed that amateur golfers at all skill levels could learn a lot from watching the LPGA Tour. He also spent a lot of time working with children who were exceptional golfers and had a future in the profe...

Tony Manzoni taught a very effective method of the golf swing that he learned from his years of intense studying what made Ben Hogan great. We discuss it in depth in this episode that is also available on our YouTube.com/GolfSmarterTV channel using an early video conference platform called Blab. This was a full decade before the world became comfortable with video conversation. This is the seventh...

This is the sixth of nine episodes featuring our many interviews with the late Tony Manzoni that covered everything from golf courses to his effective swing method to close friend Frank Sinatra. So many listeners confuse with Tony’s swing with Stack & Tilt. Tony addresses the difference and why Stack & Tilt may work for some, but will eventually create back problems. Tony’s book “The Lost...

Beyond being a great golfer and teacher, Tony Manzoni had so much more to his life than the game. In this conversation we get into an interesting discussion of what it’s like to live in the shadow of a high profile father, then pursuing a career choice in the same field. Examples discussed include Steph Curry and Frank Sinatra Jr. We then continue to discuss taking your game to the next level one...

In our fourth consecutive episode dedicated to the lessons of the late Tony Manzoni, we continue to discuss how to elevate your game to the next level one club at a time. We learn how to lower scores through your putter. Also discussed is the elusive lob wedge and whether amateurs keep it in their bags. Tony’s book “The Lost Fundamental: One Simple Move. Better Golf Forever.” is available once aga...

This is our third of nine consecutive episodes featuring the late Tony Manzoni. This time around we go to the first of two parts with Tony discussing tips, insights, and strategies on how to be more consistent with each golf club in your bag. In this episode we explore improvements with your putter, 8 iron, and lob wedge. We’ve scheduled to have him come back next week to discuss more wedges, long...

Our second of nine episodes featuring the late Tony Manzoni goes beyond swing mechanics, this time Tony talks about “Your Intent” and how it needs to be aligned with your performance, and visa versa. Tony’s book “The Lost Fundamental: One Simple Move. Better Golf Forever.” is available once again in either paperback or kindle formats. Find it at https://www.amazon.com/Lost-Fundamental-Simple-Bette...

Over the next 9 episodes of GOlf SMarter Mulligans, we’re going to be featuring some of our many conversations with Tony Manzoni. Tony was an amazing golf instructor who passed away in 2018. We first met him in 2009, and in the dozen or so times he was on the podcast with us, emails flooded in with more positive feedback than any other teacher featured. If you’re a new to Golf Smarter or didn’t pl...

Katherine Roberts of YogaForGolfers.com provides exercises to do before you leave for the course, just before your round and then the night after a round is over. Originally published as a Members Only episode, this is the first time this show has been released publicly.

Katherine Roberts of YogaForGolfers.com and KRFlexFit.com provides exercises to do before you leave for the course, just before your round and then the night after a round is over. Originally published as a Members Only episode, this is the first time this show has been released publicly.

Tom Wishon once again explains why mass produced clubs are better for the manufacturers than for you. There are 13 important key specs a club maker analyzes when fitting clubs for you. Do you think your local golf shop is also aware of those details? Originally published as a Members Only episode, this is the first time this show has been released publicly. Originally published as a Members Only e...

All golfers will benefit tremendously from custom club fitting. Don't be fooled by big ad budgets, new technology won't help as much as being properly fitted. Tom Wishon, author of "The Search of The Perfect Golf Club" joins us of for the 1st of 2.

Celebrating episode #300 GOLF SMARTER reintroduces our very 1st guest, Dr. Joseph Parent. Author of "Zen Golf". Once again Dr. Joe confirms why his easy to comprehend approach has improved the game of countless golfers including Vijai Singh.

Jeff Ritter discusses with Fred that whatever level of golfer you are, you should understand that like snowflakes, no two rounds, shots, or swings are ever the same. If you try a cookie cutter approach, you're limiting your chances of success.