The Golf Podcast Presented by Golficity

Are you ready to start taking your golf game seriously?  If so, you'll need a well-structured practice routine.  If you don't already have one, keep in mind that a good practice routine is one that focuses on all areas of your golf game for total game improvement. In this episode of The Golf Podcast, hosts Frank & Mike discuss the 50/50 rule and some of there other best tips for creating a practic...

A drivable par 4 is often one of the most tempting (and at times most frustrating) holes in golf.  So, do you pull out the driver and let it rip, or lay your tee shot up to make for a nice clean approach shot into the green? In this episode of The Golf Podcast hosts Frank & Mike discuss different strategies for attacking a short par 4.  We'll tell you whether or not you can actually reach the gree...

Joining a private golf club is a commitment that you want to feel good about and if you find yourself thinking about a private club membership, there are many things to consider. In this episode of The Golf Podcast, hosts Frank & Mike will weigh out the pros and cons of joining a private golf club to help you make an educated decision.  We'll discuss costs, benefits, and everything else you need t...

Every golfer wants to see more birdie chances, and although we certainly can't make every birdie putt simply seeing more birdie opportunities can go a long way towards lowering your overall scores. In this episode of The Golf Podcast, hosts Frank & Mike will discuss a simple formula you can use to improve your golf strategy skills and get yourself in the position to roll more birdie putts.  We'll...

We all want to be better ball strikers, but what does that really even mean exactly? In this episode of The Golf Podcast hosts Frank & Mike will help define how ball striking is quantified and then dive into four key fundamentals you can work on to dramatically improve your ball striking ability. Tune in as we discuss how balance, shoulder turn, grip, and keeping your head down are all important e...

We all want to be better ball strikers, but what does that really even mean exactly?  In this episode of The Golf Podcast hosts Frank & Mike will help define how ball striking is quantified and then dive into four key fundamentals you can work on to dramatically improve your ball striking ability. Tune in as we discuss how balance, shoulder turn, grip, and keeping your head down are all important...

Many golfers say they would like to move their divot forward, but what does that really mean?  The fact is that divots play an important roll in providing us with physical feedback about our golf swing. A divot that is ahead (closer to the target) in relation to where your ball lies indicates that you've made a good clean strike on the ball.  In this episode of The Golf Podcast, hosts Frank & Mike...

This week on The Golf Podcast we're celebrating a milestone: our 100th episode!  Tune in as Frank & Mike take a look back at a few of the show's favorite moments before looking forward to future topics and more. In this episode we'll recap some of our best interviews with the likes of Gary Player, Peter Jacobsen, Natalie Gulbis, David Leadbetter, and more.  Plus, we'll dive into the background sto...

Want to score better?  Try playing from the fairway more often.  This may sound obvious but far too many amateur golfers neglect to prioritize hitting the fairway and instead choose to focus on the single-minded goal of maximizing their distance off the tee.  The problem with this is that many of these same golfers end up with a tee shot that comes to rest in the rough—or worse—thus hurting the di...

New year, new golf goals!  In this episode of The Golf Podcast hosts Frank & Mike take a quick look back at 2015 before looking forward to their personal goals in 2016. Tune in to hear the variety of golf goals that you, our listeners, sent in as we outline the many things we'll be working on to improve our golf games even further in the new year! In this Show You Will Learn: Why it's important to...

One of the most effective (and least expensive) ways of tracking your ball striking is through the use of impact tape.  In this episode of The Golf Podcast hosts Frank & Mike will teach you what impact tape is and how to use it to get the physical feedback you need to make your range practice sessions even more effective. In this Show You Will Learn: What impact tape is and where you can get it. H...

Your golf game doesn't have to come to a screeching halt the second cold weather rolls in.  In this episode of The Golf Podcast hosts Frank & Mike review five winter weather golf gear suggestions that will keep you playing comfortably in just about any cold temperature. Also in this week's show Frank & Mike discuss their favorite holiday golf gifts to help you check every golfer off your shopping...

Introducing your kids to the sport you love can be a rewarding, and at times challenging endeavor.  In this episode of The Golf Podcast hosts Frank & Mike discuss a handful of tips you can use to help get your children interested in, and more importantly, enjoying the game of golf. By making learning the game of golf both fun and challenging for your children you'll be helping set them out on a li...

Scrambling is something of a lost art in the game of golf.  The term ‘scrambling’ generally refers to getting the ball up and down from around the green, but it can even mean recovering after hitting your ball into a bad spot off the tee. One player who clearly understands the importance of scrambling is Jim Furyk.  Furyk has been one of the best players on the PGA TOUR for the last couple of deca...

Here's a little secret the pros know that far too many amateur golfers overlook: speed is the most important thing when it comes to lagging your long putts.  So, if you want to reduce those frustrating three-putts you'd better learn how to lag your putts with more precision. In this episode of The Golf Podcast hosts Frank & Mike tell you how to improve your lag putting with a few helpful drills, p...

How concerned should you be with the way your golf swing looks versus how it performs?  That's the question Frank & Mike ask senior golf instructor Kiel Alderink in this episode of The Golf Podcast. In today's YouTube era it can be very easy to fall into the trap of obsessing over how your golf swing looks.  Many of us spend far too much time trying to have our swing style emulate the golf swings...

Ever watch the PGA TOUR and ask yourself, how do those guys hit the ball so well, and so far, and yet it seems like they're barely swinging the club hard at all!  The secret is that the pros know how to slowly build their swing speed up to the moment of impact.  The world's best golfers don't "waste" any of their swing speed by trying to hurry through different parts of their swing. In this episod...

With 165 professional wins including 9 major titles Gary Player is nothing short of a living legend.  Now at 80 years young The Black Knight stops by The Golf Podcast to talk about his charitable work, the current state of the game, and how he's celebrating the 50th anniversary of his career Grand Slam. Tune in as Mr. Fitness tells Frank & Mike what he thinks today's youth need to do in order to s...

Over the past few months we've seen Jason Day completely dominating the field at major PGA TOUR events.  The keen observers in our audience will also have picked up on how much Jason utilizes visualization as part of his pre-shot routine.  So, If visualization is a key part of Jason Day’s success, should learning to visualize be something you should consider adding to your game?  In a word, yes. T...

Some of the world's most beautiful golf courses also happen to be the toughest.  Whether you're putting together a once-in-a-lifetime trip to Pebble Beach or treating yourself to a round at your local TPC course there is certainly a feeling of excitement and perhaps some nervousness that come with the experience. In this episode of The Golf Podcast hosts Frank & Mike provide a few quick tips on ho...

How seriously do you take your fitness?  In this episode of The Golf Podcast we talk with Jeff Pelizzaro of the 18STRONG podcast about the importance fitness plays in your golf game.  Whether it's better performance, longevity, or injury avoidance you're after, including a proper fitness routine into your training is the key to success. Jeff Pelizzaro is a licensed Physical Therapist and Titleist...

Many fans know Natalie Gulbis from her LPGA Tour career, countless magazine features, and recent U.S. Open correspondence, but did you know that Natalie suffered from potentially career ending back pain? On this episode of The Golf Podcast Natalie talks about her many unsuccessful back surgeries and her concerns about potentially being forced into an early retirement before finally finding the doc...

In this episode of The Golf Podcast we speak with former LPGA star and Solheim Cup Captain Alison Nicholas about her new book, Walking Tall. Tune in as Alison discusses her journey from an amateur who picked up the game later in life, to her triumphant win over local favorite Nancy Lopez in the 1997 U.S. Women's Open. In this Show You Will Learn: How Alison's father influenced her early journey wi...

Your golf swing mechanics can be broken down into five general areas: takeaway, backswing, transition, downswing through impact, and your follow through.  That said, the key to a great golf swing is honing your swing mechanics into a smooth, fluid, and continuous motion. In this episode of The Golf Podcast hosts Frank & Mike break down each of the five main sections of the golf swing to show you h...

In this second half of our two part series for beginner golfers, hosts Frank & Mike discuss every step from from booking your very first tee time to the never-ending pursuit of improving your game. Follow along as we show you when, where, and how to play your first round of golf, how to make new friends and "golf buddies" on the course, and much more. In this Show You Will Learn: How, where, and w...