The Golf Podcast Presented by Golficity

Hosts Frank & Mike broadcast this week's show live from The Barclays at Plainfield CC to give listeners a behind-the-scenes view of what goes on at a PGA TOUR event.  Tune in as we discuss what you can learn from the way top PGA TOUR professionals prepare their golf game for the Playoffs. In this episode Frank & Mike will follow players on the course, at the driving range, and on the practice putt...

Golf can be a challenging and at times even intimidating game, but fear not because in this episode of The Golf Podcast hosts Frank & Mike will help you get started on the right foot. In this first of a two part series for beginner golfers, we'll discuss the first steps you can take on your journey to loving the game of golf. In this Show You Will Learn: Why beginner golfers should "dive right in"...

You might be surprised to find out how many golfers are not playing the right golf ball for their game.  Simply grabbing the highest priced ball because you think it will give you an edge is often like trying to drive a race car before you've even earned your driver's license. In this episode of The Golf Podcast, hosts Frank & Mike discuss the wide variety of golf balls on the market to help you h...

The VPAR app is changing the way we keep score by bringing live, real-time leaderboards to amateur golfers everywhere.  In this episode of The Golf Podcast we talk with Charlie Cooke, VP of Marketing for VPAR, about how his company is making rounds everywhere a little more exciting. Also in this week's show Frank & Mike discuss a handful of recent listener breakthroughs and a new "golf rules" segm...

Do you lack confidence in your golf game?  At some point all of us do, and we all know that having confidence is one of the biggest keys to great performance on the course.  So the question becomes, "how do I develop more confidence in my golf game?"  And even more puzzling, "if confidence comes from playing well, how do I get it back when my game is floundering?" In this episode of The Golf Podca...

Chances are you already know Peter Jacobsen from his seven PGA TOUR wins, two Champions Tour wins, and long TV analyst career, but what you might not know is that Peter played most of his career with severe back pain.  The fact is that back pain is common among many golfers.  The amount of rotational pressure and strain the golf swing places on a golfer's back is often enough to amplify even a min...

Co-host Mike admits that he has not always been a very good putter.  In fact, Mike refers to his previous putting as downright "terrible."  In this episode of The Golf Podcast Mike shares his three favorite putting practice techniques that he has used to improve his putting game and shave as much as ten strokes off his game. Tune in as we also dive into why putting around on the practice green is...

Nerves are an unavoidable part of golf, and nowhere is that more true than on the first tee.  There is something about hitting that first shot of the day that makes most golfers a little bit uncomfortable.  If you deal with the first tee jitters on a regular basis, it is important to know that you aren’t alone.  Most golfers experience this sensation, and the best thing you can do is to develop a...

In his breakthrough mental game book "Zen Golf" Dr. Joseph Parent refers to one very common mental game mistake as an "anyway."  So what exactly is an "anyway?"  An "anyway" occurs when you line up to take a shot knowing in your gut that something is wrong and you take the shot "anyway."  An "anyway" can be something as simple as using the wrong club because you don't want to walk back to the cart...

Senior golf instructor Kiel Alderink stops by The Golf Podcast to give us a few key things to consider when looking for a great golf coach, teacher, or instructor. In this Show You Will Learn: What positive aspects to look for in a potential golf coach, instructor, or teacher. Indications that a golf coach is not the right fit for you. How to find a great golf coach, instructor, or teacher in your...

Consistency is one of the greatest challenges in golf and if you're not starting with the golf ball properly positioned in your stance you're making the game harder than it has to be.  In this episode of The Golf Podcast hosts Frank & Mike talk about how and where to position the golf ball in your stance for the best possible results. In this Show You Will Learn: Why proper ball position is key to...

Dan McLaughlin quit his job to pursue his goal of becoming a professional golfer.  If that doesn't sound crazy enough, consider the fact that prior to age 30 Dan had never even picked up a golf club!  But there is a method to Dan's madness.  Dan is testing the idea that investing 10,000 hours of deliberate practice will help him master a new skill and he's working to prove that it's never too late...

Have you ever considered joining a golf league?  If so, this episode of The Golf Podcast is for you!  Tune in as hosts Frank & Mike discuss everything you need to know about joining a golf league, including how and where to find a golf league near you, what to expect from your participation in a golf league, and how joining a golf league can actually benefit your golf game. In this Show You Will L...

Legendary golf coach David Leadbetter stops by the show to talk about his new book The A Swing: The Alternative Approach to Great Golf.  Tune in as David tells us what motivated him to write his first new book in over a decade and how The A Swing can help golfers of all levels. David's new A Swing approach is a culmination of his more than three decades of teaching golf at all levels (David has ta...

In baseball no two pitcher's fastballs are exactly the same.  The same concept is true of golfers.  Your ball flight is unique to your own swing and the key to success is understanding how your ball flight works. In this week's episode of The Golf Podcast hosts Frank & Mike talk about why every golfer should learn to embrace their natural ball flight rather than trying to fight it.  Here we'll tel...

When it comes to golf trips proper planning is the key to success.  In this episode we're joined by Brian Weis of GolfTrips.com who tells us useful golf travel hacks, tips, and other suggestions you can use to make your next golf trip a truly memorable one. Brian helps provide golfers with the resources they need to plan a great golf trip, and today he's here with us to share his years of experien...

Most of us know that you're only allowed to carry 14 golf clubs in our golf bags, but how many of you out there have really given much thought to which clubs make up your set? In this episode of The Golf Podcast hosts Frank & Mike break down the decision making process to show you how to come up with the optimal mix of golf clubs to ensure that there are no holes in your game. In this Show You Wil...

Who doesn't want to be able to play golf all year round?  In this episode of The Golf Podcast hosts Frank and Mike talk about how you can build your own home golf simulator for under $2,000. In this Show You Will Learn: Step by step instructions for building your own home golf simulator. Extra equipment you can add to make your home golf simulator even more amazing. How playing golf year round wil...

How well do you perform under pressure?  Have you always wanted to perform better in the clutch?  In this episode of The Golf Podcast hosts Frank & Mike will teach you four things you can do perform better when it matters most. In this Show You Will Learn: How visualization can help you execute better on the course. Why you need to be aware of your breathing to help prevent muscle tension. Why eve...

Parents, are you hurting, or helping?  Frank and Mike welcome Kiel Alderink back to the podcast to discuss the best methods for teaching junior golfers how to play, and most importantly enjoy, the game of golf.  Parents, listen up!  If you plan to share your love of the game of golf with your children, this is the show for you! Be sure to stick around until the end because Kiel has some bonus tips...

In this episode of The Golf Podcast hosts Frank and Mike talk about ways to avoid those demoralizing "blow up" holes that ruin your golf score.  We'll show you how to use proper golf course management and most importantly keep your head in the game to give yourself the best possible chance of scoring well on every hole. In this Show You Will Learn: How and Why "Blow Up" Holes Happen and How they C...

For this week's show we have the pleasure of speaking with Marty Griffin of the Golf Strategy School Podcast who teaches us what every golfer can learn from the highs, and lows of the game. Marty golfing at the age 12 after having his second open heart surgery and has been at it ever since.  Having lettered in high school and played in college Marty later pursued national amateur events (National...

In this episode of The Golf Podcast hosts Frank and Mike will give you practical tips on how to eliminate the dreaded 3-putts from your golf game.  Tune in for tips, drills, and more ways to get you saving strokes on the green every time. In this Show You Will Learn: Why not all 3-putts are the same and how to identity the areas of your game that really need work. Important practice drills you can...

In this episode of The Golf Podcast we'll review five effective methods you can use to get the most out of your practice rounds.  Use these fun, yet challenging skill building exercises to help get you out of your comfort zone and start putting in solid work on key areas of game improvement. In this Show You Will Learn: Five focused, skill-building methods to apply to your practice rounds. Why ste...

Playing a shot from the deep rough represents a significant challenge for golfers of any skill level (just ask anyone who has ever played in the U.S. Open).  But fear not!  In this episode of The Golf Podcast, hosts Frank and Mike will review a few simple swing and equipment changes you can make to get out of the deep cut cleanly. In this Show You Will Learn: The physics of how the deep rough affe...