Golf IQ

In Part 2 of our better scoring series, LKD and Drew Powell explore Dr. Bhrett McCabe's '78-22' mindset and how focusing on what you have instead of what you think you should have will allow you to play better golf. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

LKD and Drew Powell explain the 20/20/20 drill, one of the best practice routines for improving your swing technique. Many non-elite golfers have limited range time, so making the most of it with this drill is about as effective as it gets. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

You need to play with what you've got on any given day. Sometimes that'll be your best, but more often than not, something will be off. But continuing to make mistakes trying to make something happen that just isn't happening is one of the fastest ways to blow up your scores. In this episode, LKD and Sam Weinman tie together their three-part series on mindset tactics to help you play better with a...

There are lots of things to think about before and during the golf swing—some more important than others. There's a new trend emerging among elite golfers to help get, and stay, in a proper mindset right before you swing. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Rarely does one play a perfect round when everything goes according to plan. But limiting mistakes and getting back on track as quickly as possible is as much mental as it is physical. In this episode LKD and Sam Weinman frame how to think about turbulent times in your round and how to handle them. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection a...

LDK and Drew Powell discuss uses of artificial intelligence in golf instruction. Through the use of a new app, Mustard, you can diagnose flaws in your swing and get tips from the best instructors in the game. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

We've all been there. The pros experienced it a few weeks ago at Royal Troon. The wind is whipping and it feels nearly impossible to keep your ball on the planet. It's easy for your swing to get all out of whack trying to fight the wind, but LKD and Drew Powell explain how to combat the winds and safely make your way around the course. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com...

Not all bunkers are created equal. But there are some fundamentals that should (almost) never change when trying to extract your ball from the sand. On this episode, Luke Kerr-Dineen and Drew Powell explain how hinging your wrists can help with a number of shots out of the bunker. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal...

Breaking 80 isn't easy, especially for two middle handicappers, but physical ability isn't always the defining factor. Sometimes, or even often, mental mistakes or intrusive thoughts can be the difference between glory and disappointment. This is how two regular players deal with those thoughts with glory on the line. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information ab...

Sam Weinman and Shane Ryan, two aspirational 80-breakers, try to hone in on what's working for them when their games are at their best. Shane, who has a few sub-80 rounds under his belt, details his tee-to-green prowess, while Sam, who's still on the hunt grapples with why he can't clear the final hurdle. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our colle...

Pros talk about it all the time—when they’re not playing well, they have a go-to shot to fall back on. In this episode, we explain how you can find your go-to shots to salvage the rounds when you’re not feeling your best. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

It's not easy to flip the switch between playing a regular round and one that matters. In this episode, two former college players detail how they prepare and strategize for competitive rounds and how to avoid mistakes that may derail them. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

One of the most common swing problems in golf is early extension. But what exactly does that mean? How do you fix it? On this episode of Golf IQ, Luke Kerr-Dineen and Drew Powell discuss this swing-killing move, drills to avoid it and what Ludvig Aberg does so well to make his swing so aesthetically pleasing. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our c...

Hitting the ball farther is all the rage, but what about hitting it straighter? In this episode, LKD and Drew Powell share their favorite tips, including some from pros, on how to improve accuracy. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Luke Kerr-Dineen and Drew Powell highlight the importance of ball position and illustrate how recognizing typical or atypical ball flights can help identify when a change in your setup is needed, even in the middle of a round. Also, a simple driving range tip so you can master ball position before you get to the course. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information...

Sam Weinman revisits a round Golf Digest contributor Shane Ryan played with PGA Tour caddie Paul Tesori on the bag. Ryan recounts the stark differences between playing the course one day on his own and the next day—with the goal of breaking 90—with the assistance of a caddie who has been on the bag for some of the best men in the game. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com...

Sean Zak returns do preview a fan-favorite chapter in his book Searching in St. Andrews , in which he caddies for Joel Dahmen in the Scottish Open and the lessons he learned in the process, including why you sometimes have to account for bunkers 400 yards from the tee and to always check which tee box you're playing from. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for informatio...

Golf writer Sean Zak joins LKD to preview his book 'Searching in St. Andrews,' detailing his summer abroad in Scotland. It was a bizarre summer for the world of golf, but personally, Zak relearned the importance of hitting knockdown shots, removing spin on full shots and playing the ball on the ground. Important discoveries about the game of golf followed. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company....

It's the U.S. Open. Many greens will be missed. But on a typical U.S. Open venue, players would reach for a lofted wedge and play aerially toward the hole. This week, viewers will see pros grab their putter from off the green. Here's why and how they'll do it. Plus, a bonus tip on how to play a greenside recovery shot from the kind of thick rough we normally see at a U.S. Open. Hosted by Simplecas...

LKD and Drew Powell preview the 2024 Men's U.S. Open at Pinehurst, focussing on No. 2's famous Donald Ross turtleback greens. The team explores "effective green size" and how pros will—or at least should—go about their approach shots to put themselves in contention this week. Presented by the USGA. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection a...

Sam Weinman revisits a round Golf Digest contributor Shane Ryan played with PGA Tour caddie Paul Tesori on the bag. Ryan recounts the stark differences between playing the course one day on his own and the next day with the assistance of a caddie who has been on the bag for some of the best men in the game. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our col...

Sam Weinman and LKD explore the world of USGA Handicap Indexes. The team dives into misconceptions about handicaps, how handicaps can help you become a better players and what excites them about their upcoming, summer-long quest to improve their indexes. Presented by the USGA. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal dat...

2022 U.S. Open champion Matthew Fitzpatrick walks LKD through the final three holes at Muirfield Village, one of the toughest closing stretches on the PGA Tour. With water, bunkers and heavy rough lurking to derail players' rounds, Fitzpatrick details how he uses statistics and analytics to avoid the trouble. Presented by Workday. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for i...

Tiger Woods has an interesting reason for why he was so good at the top of his game. LKD and Drew Powell dive into the intricacies of lag putting and why speed is more important than line. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

LKD and Drew Powell explain the benefits of a smooth putting stroke and why smooth doesn't necessarily mean slow. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.