Those Weekend Golf Guys

What kind of swing type are you? A head down flippe r? Maybe a hang backer ? A knee dipper , maybe. A blocker or an over the topper ? Maybe a spin out guy or a big lag dude ? Jeff discusses each of these, what problems they present and how to fix them quickly, easily, and painlessly. Plus the odd golf story and the witty banter you've come to expect! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See p...

We talk to E.A. Tischler, the co-founder of the Bio Swing Dynamics school of golf instruction, It's what Jeff Smith uses, as well as many of the top 100 teachers in the country. We explore the differences and benefits. Also, we talk to Doug Kragel, from Diagio distilleries about bourbon and the possibilities of creating a golf trail that shadows Kentucky's famed Bourbon Trail for tourists Hosted b...

We celebrate the fact that our own Jeff Smith has been named the #1 Golf Instructor in the state of Indiana. Not that it comes as a surprise to us. We also talk about one of Jeff's former students, Tyler Duncan, who just won his first PGA tournament. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jeff Smith and Sara Stone join the show from the Top 100 Teachers Conference in Pinehurst. They not only share their great techniques for learning to play better but Sara has some pretty interesting stories about teaching former President, Bill Clinton, a few things on the course. Whether your goal is to break 100, break 80, get to scratch or just "suck less" on the course, these two can...

Yup. Days are shorter. Days are cooler. Two very good reasons for speeding up your game. Frost delays and early sunsets can really screw up the time you can send on the course. Use what time you have wisely. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Marty Griffin, teaching Pro from Madison Wisconsin who specializes in teaching golfers with 18 handicaps and higher, joins the guys to prove even John can get better! No matter how good or bad you think you are at golf, there are some simple techniques to get much better; to hit the ball better; to score better; to lower that handicap Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com f...

Brooke Watts, from Star Ranch in Austin TX. joins the guys for a lively discussion designed to make you better. Jeff wants you to know there are really only 2 stats that are important to know if you want to improve. Listen close and all will be revealed. Jeff insists he can tell you how to improve, what you really need to practice once he knows your distance from the hole in regulation and how lon...

What do you do when your skills improve but your score doesn't? Leave the frustration behind and follow Jeff's excellent advice. Pay attention. Pay attention to your surroundings; to where the trouble is; to what kind of lie you have and what clubs you know you can effectively use from that lie. Also, Jeff shares the secret formula to determine how long of a course your game is suited for. Hosted...

We spend the weekend at a place you need to put on your bucket list: The French Lick Resort in French Lick, Indiana. We were there for the Senior LPGA Championship, presented by Old National Bank but you need to go for the golf (there are 3 classic courses from Pete Dye, Donald Ross and Tom Bendelow). There is history. There are trains. There is great food...the list goes on and on. We love it the...

The guys talk to Matthew Reagan from Operation36. Matthew and his folks head up a pretty cool idea to get 1 million new people hooked on golf in the not too distant future. It's a new technique to learn that is more fun. Spend more time on the course playing than on the range practicing! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of p...

There is nothing that makes us feel more like Fall has finally arrived than spending a week at the French Lick Resort for the Senior LPGA Championship, Presented by Old National Bank. Not even pumpkin spice latte's come close. We spend an entertaining, educational and downright fun hour talking to Brendan Sweeney, the Director of Player Development at the resort. Put a golf trip here on your bucke...

Let's face it, you don't have that shot! There are so many times we weekend golfers try to pull off a shot that requires perfection, only to kick ourselves after we screw it up. So lets face it, you are NOT going to put that ball on the green 246 yards away with your 3 wood; you are not going to get through (or over) those trees; you probably will not clear that water hazard. Listen intently as Je...

John and Jeff relate some on course golf stories that are actually true, and a few they have taken liberties with. Also, a company in Louisville that makes custom head covers from a picture of your pet is profiled. Remarkable stories and Cuddle Clones this week Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertisin...

Todd McDaniel has a space on Facebook called Gimmie Golf where you can buy, sell or trade new and used golf equipment! And then comes a conversation with Bart Potter, His website, jiffybody.com , will show you how to easily replace popping those pre-round Ibuprofens with some simple movements to make your body more ready for golf. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for i...

Our main interview is with David Maddox, Chief Meteorologist with Weather Pros. We talk about how to avoid lightning on the golf course. What are the signs? Where can you hide? What can you do to stay safe in the middle of a thunderstorm on the golf course? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mike Thompson of RX.golf talks about a prescription discount card that contributes to Junior Golf all over the country. John and Jeff also talk about the stupid handicap system used at the FEDEX Championship this year. And finally, grips. When to change them. How to tell if you need to change them. And, ever think about cleaning them? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com f...

From the guys who play like they're the only ones on the course to the guys who play like they have ice cream melting in the car, John and Jeff talk about all those frustrations of slow play and what to do about it. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Or tug on Superman's cape! Don't hit into the wind until you have listened to and understood what Jeff is talking about in this episode. Jeff Smith explains the subtle changes you should make when hitting your Tee shot into the wind. It isn't as hard as you might think. And while you're listening to Jeff's expert instruction, please take a few moments to visit our sponsors. They are what keep us a...

One more weekend for the golf guys to enjoy some time away from the studio so we have another episode of The Best (we could find). This time we revisit a show recorded live at the Mansion of the Pete Dye Golf Course at the French Lick Resort in French Lick Indiana. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advert...

While the guys are on vacatin we revisit some of the most entertaining guest interviews from the archives. We talk to Golf Comedian, JP Mulrooney. We talk to a former radio guy (and lousy golfer) turned singer/songwriter with his new song, It's Golf. And then we remember the recent golf movie, The Squeeze. We remember our oh so fun interview with the lead actress from the movie, Jillian Murray. Ho...

20 million dedicated golfers and the average handicap is 18. Yes, for the most part we play bogey golf. But ask us why we play and the #1 answer is: It's Fun! But is it? Is bogey golf really fun? Listen for some simple tricks to get that score down and really add more fun to the game. And you probably won't really have to practice! Plus, we talk to Jon Wyeth from Open Rounds [dot] com about a new...

Jeff suggests you follow the Shark's advice. Greg Norman told him that he should practice only the shots that give him trouble. So, we have many ideas of some fun ways you can practice the shots you suck at while on the course, not the range. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Two great guests with British accents. Ritchie Michaels is a whiskey expert. He told us some stories about Uncle Nearest, the former slave who taught Jack Daniels how to make whiskey. We talk to Stephen Mitchell, a collector of hickory clubs and an author. He marries those two passions into a trilogy of Mystery Novels. The first is called "Nine Tenths" and is available now. Plus, Jeff Sm...

In order of appearance: Anthony Arvidson talks about the Epic Golf Club. An on-line club where private golf club members can join in order to kook up with tee times and golf partners at other private clubs around the country. Great for business execs on business trips for networking. We talk to Travis Fulton, golf instructor of great reknown about Ben Hogan golf clubs, getting fitted for clubs pro...

John complains that he can get close but, try as he might, he cannot score below 80. Jeff tries to figure out where he screws up and finds his putting and pitching are to blame. The conversation on what to improve and how to improve it to break 80 once and for all, and CONSISTENTLY, follows. Listen and prepare to write 70 something on that scorecard. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See p...