Golf IQ

In this episode of Golf IQ, LKD and DECADE Golf founder Scott Fawcett explains why the key to making more putts is...not trying to make them? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode of Golf IQ, LKD welcomes DECADE Golf founder Scott Fawcett to talk about the keys to making aggressive swings to conservative targets. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

LKD talks with Sam Weinman about his Low Net newsletter helping golfers decide when to tweak their move, and when to overhaul their golf swing. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

LKD talks with Sam Weinman about his Low Net newsletter, and specifically an unglamorous concept DECADE founder Scott Fawcett calls Strokes Lost: Stupid. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

LKD invites Jamie Kennedy onto the pod to talk about his recent article about five-tool golfers, and discuss how amateur golfers can apply it to their own game. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Creating a wide backswing is a trendy golf swing move, and can have some benefits, but it can backfire. LKD and Drew Powell explain why how to avoid overdoing this key move. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Speed control is king on the greens, and understanding how to use slopes to your advantage is key to that. In the final part of our scoring series, LKD and Drew Powell explain why taking the high route is almost always better. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Coming over the top? Hitting nasty pulls and slices? You might not have enough "sway gap." On our penultimate episode of our rules for better scoring series, LKD and Drew Powell explore the concept of "sway gap" and why not having a big enough gap can cause major issues. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In the next part of our series, LKD and Drew Powell discuss the grip and how the "two-knuckle rule" is a good guide for setting up with a neutral grip. That said, a neutral grip might not be right for you. The guys explain why. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In the next episode of our better scoring series, LDK and Drew Powell explain the "5-second rule" and how it can help your full swings and your putts. Unless you're Scottie Scheffler, this benchmark for shifting your weight and staying balanced is a good thought for making sure you're in control of your golf swing. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This special episode features audio from a clip of a recent Golf Digest+ Happy Hour, where Drew Powell and Dr. Sasho MacKenzie discuss the science of swinging faster and how to hole more putts. MacKenzie touches on common speed killers in elite and more novice golfers and how to avoid them. Golf Digest+ members can watch our complete webinar with golf's leading biomechanist. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The saying is "tee it high, let it fly," but there's a compelling argument for teeing the ball up at different heights depending on the layout of the hole ahead and what you're trying to accomplish with your tee shot. In this episode, LKD and Drew Powell talk about how different tee heights will affect ball flight, shot shape and ultimately, accuracy. 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 move on in our Rules for Better Scoring series with a short game tip that will help you stop bleeding shots around the green and, eventually, help you start getting shots back. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

How do you figure out what tees to play in a way that will still be fun, help you play faster and, crucially, in a way that mirrors what it feels like to be a PGA Tour player? The answer may be surprising. What's more, it's a great drill for learning how to score and feel the pressure of having birdie—and maybe even eagle—putts. 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 recall an old episode with 2022 U.S. Open Matthew Fitzpatrick where he details how much distance he budgets for mishits. He may be a pro, but our guys break down his method and explain how it can be adjusted and applicable for players of all skill levels. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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 thought on how to make the most of a round. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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 and use of personal data for advertising.

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 for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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 data for advertising.

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 about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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 collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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 collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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 about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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 for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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 information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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 Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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 and use of personal data for advertising.

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 collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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 data for advertising.

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 information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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.

LKD and Drew Powell talk about why speed is so important and how close players should reasonably expect to hit their putts from various distances using the pros' eight percent rule. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

"The Pride of Augusta" Sam explains how Augusta National is actually quite playable and does, in fact, have some slow putts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Hitting quality golf shots under pressure doesn't have to amount to luck. Sam Weinman joins LKD to share some tips on how to think about approaching an important shot. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Host Luke Kerr-Dineen and Maddi MacClurg discuss the state of their golf games at the beginning of the season and detail how they will go about improving as the year goes on. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

LKD is joined by Golf Digest staffer Will Irwin and Titleist Performance Institute Fitting Analyst Chris Baingo to discuss how to get the right combination of clubs in the bag. Chris explains how he worked with Will to optimize performance with every club and the key metrics that go into determining which clubs were right for him. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Golf Digest staffer Will Irwin joins the pod to talk about iron fitting. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Here's how to shake off the rust in a way that will leave you feeling good—and confident. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Golf Digest’s Sam Weinman joins the Golf IQ podcast to talk about expectation management, and the best way to shake the rust off your game. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Creating speed in your swing starts with the takeaway. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Lilia Vu’s over-the-top swing thought can help you fix your swing. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.