The Golf Podcast Presented by Golficity

Experienced golfers know that Par 5s represent the best scoring opportunities on the course, so why then are so many of us intimidated by these long holes? The truth is that from the top professional down to the total beginner, every golfer should look at the par five holes as an opportunity to score. In this episode of The Golf Podcast hosts Frank & Mike will outline their five favorite tips and...

Having a case of the putting yips is easily one of the most frustrating challenges in golf. You know the drill, knees shaking, hands trembling, mind racing. Chances are you’ve already tried a few ways to shake this nervous system meltdown with varied success. Well have no fear, because in this episode of The Golf Podcast, hosts Frank & Mike three alternate methods you can try to finally beat your...

It may look pretty but fescue grass is one of the most feared and challenging hazards in golf. There’s no denying that these unpredictable lies can wreak havoc on your scorecard, but that doesn’t have to be the case. In this episode of The Golf Podcast hosts Frank & Mike will talk about their own experience with fescue grass, including a few hard lessons learned from playing in the high grass. Tun...

  Do you have a golf course (or hole) in mind that makes you shutter just at the thought of it? If not, consider yourself lucky because just about every golfer is bound to come across a course that simply has his or her number. In this episode of The Golf Podcast we’ll discuss a few ways to break down the mental and physical hurdles keeping you from scoring well in places that have notoriously bea...

Chances are pretty good that you have at least one club that makes you cringe every time you pull it out of your bag. Most likely, it’s a club you know you need to learn to hit well but you just can’t seem to find confidence in how you swing it. In this episode of The Golf Podcast hosts Frank & Mike will discuss how they’ve overcome hating certain clubs and what you can do to regain confidence in...

We always say, the best way to learn the game of golf is to play the game of golf. In this episode of The Golf Podcast hosts Frank and Mike break down their recent round to outline some of the most important lessons they’ve learned from playing together. Tune in to see how the lessons we’ve learned might just help your own golf game.

Even the best players in the world lose confidence in their golf swing from time to time, and then they do, they go to Steve Bann and John Haime to get it back. In this episode of The Golf Podcast, hosts Frank & Mike speak with Steve and John about their methods of training golfers of all skill levels to build real confidence in their golf game. Remember, Jack Nicklaus once said “confidence is the...

To play well on a golf course with a lot of water, you have to find a good balance between fear and respect. It’s necessary to respect the water hazards in terms of game planning around them, but you don’t want to be playing in fear, either. In this episode of The Golf Podcast, hosts Frank & Mike discuss their three favorite strategies for scoring well on even some of the most challenging (and wet...

Go ahead, you can admit it…we’ve all been frustrated with our golf game from time to time, and that’s OK. Just because you are frustrated with your golf game doesn’t mean you love the game any less—you’re probably just in a rut. So the question becomes, “how can I beat my frustration and start enjoying the game of golf again?” In this episode of The Golf Podcast, hosts Frank & Mike will talk about...

Good equipment isn’t going to make you a great golfer – but it can help you become the best version of yourself on the course. Specifically, finding the right shaft flex for your clubs can help you to create a nice trajectory with a reasonable spin rate from your driver on down through your wedges. In this episode of The Golf Podcast hosts Frank & Mike will discuss why having the right flex shafts...

Aiming the club face accurately at the target is one of the most important things you can do as a golfer. Even if you put a great swing on the ball, the results can be disastrous if you’re not properly aimed at your target. In this episode of The Golf Podcast, hosts Frank & Mike will show you the techniques they’ve used to improve their own scores by picking a target, setting the club face, and le...

What can you learn from playing a round or two with a scratch golfer? The answer is probably more than you imagine. In this episode of The Golf Podcast we have the pleasure of speaking with NJ Golf Foundation Present (and scratch golfer) Gregg Angelillo. Mike had the opportunity to play with Gregg a few weeks ago and he learned quite a bit along the way. Tune in as we dissect the lessons Mike lear...

Slope rating, we’ve all seen the numbers on our scorecards, but what does it all really mean, and more importantly, why should we care? In this episode of The Golf Podcast hosts Frank & Mike will help decode the numbers of both slope and course rating to show you how to tell which courses will play easier, and harder than average. In this show we’ll also dive into how you can best set expectations...

When you think about spinning a golf ball what you’re most likely to picture is a ball that pulls back nicely on the green, but, there’s also a dark side of spin, and it’s called sidespin. In this episode of The Golf Podcast hosts Frank & Mike discuss the differences between backspin and sidespin and how to control each effectively.

In this episode of The Golf Podcast golf instructor and former mini-tour player Jim Hackenberg discusses what lead him to develop The Orange Whip Trainer, a training aid that’s number one on Tour, number one with teaching professionals, and number one with PGA members. The Orange Whip utilizes weighted balls placed on either end of a flexible shaft that helps golfers get the “feel” of a proper swi...

Golf style trends may come and go but no matter what the latest fashion may be as Golf Digest’s Fashion Director it’s Marty Hackel’s job to make sure golfers look their best. In this episode of The Golf Podcast Marty Hackel gives us the inside scoop and tells us what goes on behind the scenes of golf fashion for everything from PGA TOUR events to Golf Digest cover shoots. Also in this week’s show...

It’s often said that experience is our greatest teacher. In this episode of The Golf Podcast, our guest, Evan Kander, tells us why the greatest golf instructor he ever had was his former self.

One of the biggest improvements we see in a golfer’s ability to score is when he or she learns to start “rolling” their putts in stead of “hitting” them. Once you are able to roll the ball smoothly time after time you’ll find that you can putt well on just about any green. In this episode of The Golf Podcast, hosts Frank & Mike will teach you how to get your putts rolling properly with just a few...

Ok, so maybe there are no “shortcuts” in the game of golf, but there are a few ways to improve your scorecard without having to change anything about your swing. In this episode of The Golf Podcast, hosts Frank & Mike discuss four important tips you can use to play the game a little smarter by simply bringing your attention to a few “traps” that a lot of golfers fall into. By having the discipline...

A fairway bunker shot can be one of the most dreaded shots in the game, but a little time on the beach doesn’t have to ruin your round. In this episode of The Golf Podcast hosts Frank & Mike will give you their top three tips for playing a fairway bunker shot, including how to assess and execute the shot for the highest chance of success.

In this episode of The Golf Podcast we have the pleasure of speaking with Randy Chang about the future of the game of golf and how instructors like Randy are tasked with getting more kids into the game of golf by teaching them how to play in a manner that keeps them healthy for years to come. Tune in as Randy tells us the little mistakes that young golfers often make which can lead to injuries lat...

All golfers, especially amateurs, encounter physical obstacles out on the golf course, and that’s a good thing. After all, how much fun would golf be if played on a flat, open ground? In this episode of The Golf Podcast, hosts Frank & Mike will teach you how and when to play the key shots you need to safely get up, over, or around the trees, fences, long grass, or any other obstacles you may encou...

Here's some good news: you don't need to steal Rory McIlroy's intense workout routine to add more power to your golf swing.  In fact, you can start creating a more powerful swing by following our easy, 20-minute exercise routine.  Best of all, these exercises don't even require any special equipment, so you can do them right in the comfort of your own home. In this episode of The Golf Podcast, Mik...

Is a productive swing thought part of your golf game yet?  In this episode of The Golf Podcast hosts Frank & Mike discuss how you can shift your focus from demoralizing, fear-based swing thoughts, to having a productive swing thought that inspires confidence in your game. In this Show You Will Learn: What a productive swing thought is and why you should have one. How to develop and practice a prod...

The partial wedge shot is undoubtedly one of the most intimidating shots in the game of golf.  Mastering this particular shot requires great mechanics and a very high level of feel. In this episode of The Golf Podcast, hosts Frank & Mike count down three steps you can take to make your partial wedge shots more accurate.  Then later in the show we'll show you how to develop the ability to "feel" yo...