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754: Last week’s 2020 PGA Championship at TPC Harding Park was special in so many ways that we needed an expert who not only played PGA Tour golf, but grew up in San Francisco playing Harding Park. He’s also been a popular Bay Area golf journalist for decades. Our guest is John Abendroth, PGA, co-host of HookedOnGolf and now doing Zoom interviews with players like Gary Player and Rocco Mediate. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0aa2--J76To4eG8ZvnkBpw http://hookedongolf.com/Our next giveaway is for The Pro swing training aid courtesy of SwingThePro.com and Dan Martin Golf, and The Claw glove from CaddyDaddyGolf.com. Deadline to enter is Sunday, August 23, 2020 at Midnight PDT/3a EDT. Enter at GolfSmarter.com/giveaway2020. Listen for details. Check out this video from Rustic Canyon GC of host Fred Greene getting a quick lesson on how to use The Pro from Dan Martin. https://youtu.be/BaHd4ELEnmsCongratulations to Christian Aguilar of Kathleen, GA, winner of a custom fit Edison Wedge courtesy of Terry “The Wedge Guy” Koehler and EdisonWedges.com.This week on Golf Smarter Mulligans #69, we find no better time to discuss course management than after watching TPC Harding Park humble the best players alive. Our guest is PGA Tour Instructor Sean Hogan in an episode we call “Strategy from Tee to Green”.How would you like a free copy of Tony Manzoni’s video “The Lost Fundamental”? All you have to do is write a review for Golf Smarter in Apple Podcasts (or where ever you subscribe to Golf Smarter) and forward your comments to @golfsmarter on Twitter, Facebook, or Instagram, or via email to [email protected] you have a question about whether or not Fred is using any of the methods, equipment or apps we’ve discussed, or if you’d like to share a comment about what you’ve heard in this or any other episode, please write because Fred will get back to you. Either write to [email protected] or click on the Hey Fred button, at golfsmarter.com

752: Dan Martin, PGA is the Director of Instruction at Rustic Canyon GC in Moorpark, CA, a GolfTips Top 30 instructor, and a U.S. Kids Golf Top 50 Master Kids Teacher. Host Fred Greene is scheduling a trip to Southern California and gets tips from Dan on what shots he should have ready to play on this highly rated Australian Links style course. Dan is also the spokesperson and advocate for The Pro (Precise. Rotational. Orbit.) training aid which helps the average golfer discover the great swing that they already posses. Receive a 20% discount with ‘golfsmarter’ at checkout. Our next giveaway is for a custom fit Edison Wedge of your choice courtesy of Terry and EdisonWedges.com. Deadline to enter is Sunday, August 9, 2020 at Midnight PDT/3a EDT. Enter at GolfSmarter.com/giveaway2020. Listen for details.This week on Golf Smarter Mulligans #68, with an enormous following on YouTube, our guest is Shawn Clement — who has worked with Moe Norman, the greatest ball-striker of all-time — has been teaching "common sense golf" for decades. How would you like a free copy of Tony Manzoni’s video “The Lost Fundamental”? All you have to do is write a review for Golf Smarter in Apple Podcasts (or where ever you subscribe to Golf Smarter) and forward your comments to @golfsmarter on Twitter, Facebook, or Instagram, or via email to [email protected] you have a question about whether or not Fred is using any of the methods, equipment or apps we’ve discussed, or if you’d like to share a comment about what you’ve heard in this or any other episode, please write because Fred will get back to you. Either write to [email protected] or click on the Hey Fred button, at golfsmarter.com

751: Karen Perlman is a recreational golfer and marketer who saw a need and filled it. She created Quick Caddie, a durable bag tag that provides golfers with pro tips for tough situations on the course. Simply rotate the wheel to find a challenging shot you’re facing, and find answers on how to play it. This is a great gift idea for your playing partners, and Golf Smarter listeners get a discount with coupon code “golfsmarter”. Our next giveaway is for a custom fit Edison Wedge of your choice courtesy of Terry and EdisonWedges.com. Deadline to enter is Sunday, August 9, 2020 at Midnight PDT/3a EDT. Enter at GolfSmarter.com/giveaway2020. Listen for details.This week on Golf Smarter Mulligans #67, our guest is PGA Tour Instructor Dean Thompson, who provides helpful putting tips and is also the inventor of The Perfect Putting MachineHow would you like a free copy of Tony Manzoni’s video “The Lost Fundamental”? All you have to do is write a review for Golf Smarter in Apple Podcasts (or where ever you subscribe to Golf Smarter) and forward your comments to @golfsmarter on Twitter, Facebook, or Instagram, or via email to [email protected] you have a question about whether or not Fred is using any of the methods, equipment or apps we’ve discussed, or if you’d like to share a comment about what you’ve heard in this or any other episode, please write because Fred will get back to you. Either write to [email protected] or click on the Hey Fred button, at golfsmarter.com

750: Terry “The Wedge Guy” Koehler returns to talk about his decades long quest to create the greatest wedge ever made that benefits the average recreational player. According to Terry, Chairman and Director of Innovation for Edison Wedges, wedge technology has not kept up with balls, drivers and irons. Hybrids and fairway metals are relatively new categories of clubs. Yet, today’s wedges look exactly like they did in the 1950s, but the demands are greater than ever. https://youtu.be/9eBXdHkX61I Our next giveaway is for a custom fit Edison Wedge of your choice courtesy of Terry and EdisonWedges.com. Deadline to enter is Sunday, August 9, 2020 at Midnight PDT/3a EDT. Enter at GolfSmarter.com/giveaway2020. Listen for details.Congratulations to Chris Goble of Elkhorn, NE, winner of a dozen Eagle quality, premium used balls of his choice courtesy of TwoGuysWithGolfBalls.com.This week on Golf Smarter Mulligans #66, we offer a rare combination of compelling teacher who also boasts a great story. Christopher Smith set a Speed Golf record in 2005 that he still holds today. He shot 65 in 44 minutes with only 6 clubs! Chris is featured in what was originally episode 154 called “Pick Up The Pace to Pick Up Your Game”How would you like a free copy of Tony Manzoni’s video “The Lost Fundamental”? All you have to do is write a review for Golf Smarter in Apple Podcasts (or where ever you subscribe to Golf Smarter) and forward your comments to @golfsmarter on Twitter, Facebook, or Instagram, or via email to [email protected] this week is the opening of the 2020 MLB season, it’s also the start of the fourth season of the Radio Baseball Cards podcast. If you’re a fan of baseball, history, and great stories, you’ll love Radio Baseball Cards. Originally a radio pre-game show in 1987, these 2 minute episodes hosted by Hall of Fame Pitcher Don Drysdale feature the greatest players of the 20th Century sharing moments of their lives in and around the game. We kick off 2020 with Don Baylor talking about the pressure he faced in the 1960s as the first black student in a Texas all-white Jr. High School.If you have a question about whether or not Fred is using any of the methods, equipment or apps we’ve discussed, or if you’d like to share a comment about what you’ve heard in this or any other episode, please write because Fred will get back to you. Either write to [email protected] or click on the Hey Fred button, at golfsmarter.com

749: Kai Sato is an entrepreneur who learned just as many valuable lessons about business from being a caddie as he did from his Business degree from USC. He now has a website called CaddyshackToCornerOffice.com where he interviews some of the world’s top executives about their experiences and inspiration from looping as a young person. Our next giveaway is for a dozen eagle quality, hand inspected, sanitized premium used balls of your choice from TwoGuysWithGolfBalls.com. Deadline to enter is Sunday, July 19, 2020 at Midnight PDT/3a EDT. Enter at GolfSmarter.com/giveaway2020. Listen for details.This week on Golf Smarter Mulligans #65, we meet Titleist Performance Institute instructor Lynn Anderson and talk about “In and Off Season Workouts to Improve Performance”.If you have a question about whether or not Fred is using any of the methods, equipment or apps we’ve discussed, or if you’d like to share a comment about what you’ve heard in this or any other episode, please write because Fred will get back to you. Either write to [email protected] or click on the Hey Fred button, at golfsmarter.com

748: Dr. Glen Albaugh, co-author with Eric Jones, PGA (episode 725) of “The Clutch Golfer Formula: How to Hit the Exact Shot You Want at Precisely When You Need It” joins us for his fifth appearance on Golf Smarter since 2006. His first book, “Winning The Battle Within” is a great, and classic mental game book as Dr. Albaugh is highly regarded in the sports psychology coaching circles for many, many years. Throughout our conversations on the podcast, like a great swing, his message is consistent “…the perfect swing is the one you trust”. You can pick up the book on Amazon at https://www.amazon.com/CLUTCH-GOLFER-FORMULA-Exactly-Precisely/dp/0984417133/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2WKXKU6LMUI96&keywords=the+clutch+golfer+formula&qid=1579305881&sprefix=the+Clutch+Golfer+For%2Caps%2C189&sr=8-1Our next giveaway is for a dozen eagle quality, hand inspected, sanitized premium used balls of your choice from TwoGuysWithGolfBalls.com. Deadline to enter is Sunday, July 19, 2020 at Midnight PDT/3a EDT. Enter at GolfSmarter.com/giveaway2020. Listen for details.Congratulations to Lou Ryan of Dayton, OH, winner of a custom fit Seemore Putter from Seemore.com.This week on Golf Smarter Mulligans #64, based on the suggestion from a PGA Teaching Professional who is also a Golf Smarter listener, we talk to Joe Plecker, a Golf Digest Top 100 Instructor in an episode we call “How to Incorporate Course Management to Remove the Pressure of Par”.If you have a question about whether or not Fred is using any of the methods, equipment or apps we’ve discussed, or if you’d like to share a comment about what you’ve heard in this or any other episode, please write because Fred will get back to you. Either write to [email protected] or click on the Hey Fred button, at golfsmarter.com

747: Bill Beausay, PhD, is a golfer, writer, speaker, creator of MindRev Labs, and former Director of R&D at the Academy of Sports Psychology. To be elite at anything in life you need to play a different game than the one everyone else is playing. And when you have the courage to question everything and rebuild your approach from the ground up with new thinking, anything becomes possible. Physical skills can make you an excellent golfer, but to beat the competition and put your over the top, you need a finely tuned mental game. Our next giveaway is for a brand new, custom fit Seemore Putter from seemore.com. Deadline to enter is Sunday, July 5, 2020 at Midnight PDT/3a EDT. Enter at GolfSmarter.com/giveaway2020. Listen for details.This week on Golf Smarter Mulligans #63, we continue this week’s conversation on improving your mental game with Dr. Robert K. Winters, Resident Sports Psychologist at the David Leadbetter Golf Academy World Teaching Headquarters. Our focus this week is to open the mailbag to answer listener questions about mental game issues. This episode of Golf Smarter is brought to you by CryoFreeze Pain Relief Roll-on. If you’re looking to relieve your muscle and joint pain within 15 minutes and need a natural, yet powerful solution that is tested & works, try CryoFreeze Pain Relief Roll-On.Go to omaxhealth.com and enter code GOLFSMARTER to get 20% off CryoFreeze and sitewide! Don’t let muscle soreness continue to be another excuse why you’re not playing well. Go to omaxhealth.com and feel relief faster!If you have a question about whether or not Fred is using any of the methods, equipment or apps we’ve discussed, or if you’d like to share a comment about what you’ve heard in this or any other episode, please write because Fred will get back to you. Either write to [email protected] or click on the Hey Fred button, at golfsmarter.com

746: Brant Kasbohm of FixYourGame.com is a golf instructor who only works with students online. He’s viewed thousands of videos sent to him by golfers and has insights on what works, what doesn’t, how to get the most from your online lessons, and why this type of instruction could be of greater benefit than in-person lessons. Our next giveaway is for a brand new, custom fit Seemore Putter from seemore.com. Deadline to enter is Sunday, July 5, 2020 at Midnight PDT/3a EDT. Enter at GolfSmarter.com/giveaway2020. Listen for details.Congratulations to to Ronald Simmons of Chesapeake, VA, winner of a Swing Align training aid from Chris McGinley and SwingTrainer.com Golf Smarter listeners get 15% off SwingAlign with checkout code ‘golfsmarter’.This week on Golf Smarter Mulligans #62, we go to Sonoma Golf Club just before the PGA Champions Tour Charles Schwab Championships for conversations with PGA Tour & Champions Tour veterans Loren Roberts and Jim Thorpe.If you have a question about whether or not Fred is using any of the methods, equipment or apps we’ve discussed, or if you’d like to share a comment about what you’ve heard in this or any other episode, please write because Fred will get back to you. Either write to [email protected] or click on the Hey Fred button, at golfsmarter.com

745: Alan Tait is best known for being the first player to shoot 64 at The Championship Carnoustie Course in Scotland, a record that stood for more than 23 years. In this conversation he shares stories on playing a round and having lunch with Tiger and Ben Crenshaw, how the global pandemic lockdown is affecting Scottish Golf, and his mission to help get kids hooked on golf in a program called ‘Golfphin’. Our next giveaway is for a Swing Align training aid courtesy of Chris and the kind folks at SwingTrainer.com. Deadline to enter is Sunday, June 21 at Midnight PDT/3a EDT. Enter at GolfSmarter.com/giveaway2020. Listen for details.In episode 736 we were introduced to SQAIRZ golf shoes. Today it was announced that Sir Nick Faldo has not only said that these shoes are the best golf shoes he’s ever worn, he’s invested in, and became a partner of the company! Take advantage of their Father’s Day promotion for $20 off a new pair with ‘DAD’ at checkout at sqairz.com. Sale ends June 21. After that use ‘golfsmarter’ at checkout for $10 off your purchase.This week on Golf Smarter Mulligans #61, Lance McWilliams talks about his teaching method called “15 Minute Golf” that focuses less on why the ball’s flight path and more on how to hit the ball consistently.If you have a question about whether or not Fred is using any of the methods, equipment or apps we’ve discussed, or if you’d like to share a comment about what you’ve heard in this or any other episode, please write because Fred will get back to you. Either write to [email protected] or click on the Hey Fred button, at golfsmarter.com

744: A great golf training aid is one that enhances consistency on multiple levels, not just increasing distance. Swing Align grooves your swing, and fine tunes your alignment, rotation, swing plane, and connection. Connection doesn’t get discussed much, but once you realize what it is and how it works, practically everything in your swing improves. Our guest this week is golf industry veteran Chris McGinley, Global VP of Product at Honma Golf and has developed the Swing Align training aid on his own. And this is after 21 years working at Titleist. Check out swingtrainer.com to see videos and pick up a Swing Align for yourself. Use “golfsmarter” at checkout for 15% the full device bundle. Our next giveaway is for a Swing Align training aid courtesy of Chris and the kind folks at SwingTrainer.com. Deadline to enter is Sunday, June 21 at Midnight PDT/3a EDT. Enter at GolfSmarter.com/giveaway2020. Listen for details.Congratulations to to TC Moore of Kansas City, MO, winner of a one year GOLFLOGIX PLUS membership and a Green Book & Yardage Guide of any course he chooses from GolfLogix.com.Check out our YouTube channel, GolfSmarterTV for a report on host Fred Greene’s lowest score ever this past week after working on the position of his tees using driver.This week on Golf Smarter Mulligans #60, David Edel of edelgolf.com talks about putters and putter fitting.If you have a question about whether or not Fred is using any of the methods, equipment or apps we’ve discussed, or if you’d like to share a comment about what you’ve heard in this or any other episode, please write because Fred will get back to you. Either write to [email protected] or click on the Hey Fred button, at golfsmarter.com

743: You’ve noticed how PGA Tour players review a yardage book as they prepare for each shot. Now you can have one that’s custom designed for you. GolfLogix, the most robust GPS and scoring app for iOS and Android take their data and will generate a hard copy Yardage Book & Green Map made for any course you want! Our guest is Co-Founder/President of GolfLogix, Pete Charleston and in this episode we review the features of the app and break down the new amazing green reading technology feature, plus we hear how they’ve put all that important data in a back-pocket book similar to what the Pros use on Tour.WIN A ONE YEAR MEMBERSHIP TO GOLFLOGIX PLUS from GolfLogix.com! You also heard in today’s episode that our winner will also receive a Yardage Book & Green Map for any course they choose. Deadline to enter is Sunday, June 7 at Midnight PDT/3a EDT. Enter at GolfSmarter.com/giveaway2020. Listen for details.This week on Golf Smarter Mulligans #59, Andy Thompson of AndyThompsonPuttingCoach.com discusses putting, putters, putter fitting and the misconceptions that most golfers have with each.If you have a question about whether or not Fred is using any of the methods, equipment or apps we’ve discussed, or if you’d like to share a comment about what you’ve heard in this or any other episode, please write because Fred will get back to you. Either write to [email protected] or click on the Hey Fred button, at golfsmarter.com

742: Roger Gunn, @rogergunngolf and rogergunngolf.com, returns to share stories, provide insights, and talk about pet peeves that he has with new golf students. The book Roger referenced during the conversation was “The Official Exceptions to the Rules of Golf” published in 1997. https://www.amazon.com/Official-Exceptions-Rules-Golf/dp/0679741232WIN A ONE YEAR MEMBERSHIP TO GOLFLOGIX PLUS from GolfLogix.com! Deadline to win is Sunday, June 7 at Midnight PDT/3a EDT. Enter at GolfSmarter.com/giveaway2020. Listen for details.Congratulations to Frank F of Centerville, OH, winner of a dozen Eagle quality golf balls of his choice courtesy of TwoGuysWithGolfBalls.com.This week on Golf Smarter Mulligans, Jim Waldron of BalancePointGolf.com discusses “Being Paralyzed with Too Many Swing Thoughts”. Golf Smarter Mulligans is free and available each Friday wherever you get your favorite podcasts.If you have a question about whether or not Fred is using any of the methods, equipment or apps we’ve discussed, or if you’d like to share a comment about what you’ve heard in this or any other episode, please write because Fred will get back to you. Either write to [email protected] or click on the Hey Fred button, at golfsmarter.com

741: Danny Maude could be one of the most popular YouTube golf instructors in the world. He has more than 2.5 times the subscribers as the Golf Channel and for good reason. He’s warm, friendly, creative, and has an ability to keep instruction simple, effective, and understandable. After falling deep into a Danny Maude video rabbit hole, host Fred Greene invited Danny to the show to discuss game improvement drills while staying home during the pandemic. WIN A DOZEN EAGLE QUALITY PREMIUM USED GOLF BALLS OF YOUR CHOICE from TwoGuysWithGolfBalls.com! Deadline to win is Sunday, May 24 at Midnight PDT/3a EDT. Enter at GolfSmarter.com/giveaway2020. Listen for details.This week on Golf Smarter Mulligans, Susan Hill, President of Fitness for Golf addresses fitness and nutrition in an episode we call “Golf’s Other Four Letter Word - FTNS (Fitness)! You can find Susan now at bodyforgolf.com Golf Smarter Mulligans is free and available each Friday wherever you get your favorite podcasts.If you have a question about whether or not Fred is using any of the methods, equipment or apps we’ve discussed, or if you’d like to share a comment about what you’ve heard in this or any other episode, please write because Fred will get back to you. Either write to [email protected] or click on the Hey Fred button, at golfsmarter.com

740: James Leitz is the PGA Teaching Professional at Tchefuncta Golf Course in New Orleans, and was a featured presenter at the recent online Consistent Golf Summit. https://lf0d8trk.clqtrk.com/84K5B2/24X9WZ/ In this episode he breaks down the Four Laws of Golf which are Speed / Path / Face / Impact Point and gives tips and insights on how to successfully practice and achieve the goal. WIN A DOZEN EAGLE QUALITY PREMIUM USED GOLF BALLS OF YOUR CHOICE from TwoGuysWithGolfBalls.com! Deadline to win is Sunday, May 24 at Midnight PDT/3a EDT. Enter at GolfSmarter.com/giveaway2020. Listen for details.Congratulations to Pam J of Tallahassee, FL, winner of a custom fit 257+ Hybrid courtesy of KnuthGolf.com, and a Golf Cradle courtesy of GolfCradle.com. Get 25% off any purchase of a hybrid, fairway metal, or driver from KnuthGolf.com when you let them know you’re a Golf Smarter Listener. Purchase a Golf Cradle and save $5 with code “GOLFSMARTER”.This week on Golf Smarter Mulligans, Jim Waldron of BalancePointGolf.com discusses “Being Paralyzed with Too Many Swing Thoughts”. Golf Smarter Mulligans is free and available each Friday wherever you get your favorite podcasts.If you have a question about whether or not Fred is using any of the methods, equipment or apps we’ve discussed, or if you’d like to share a comment about what you’ve heard in this or any other episode, please write because Fred will get back to you. Either write to [email protected] or click on the Hey Fred button, at golfsmarter.com

739: Josh Zander of ZanderGolf.com returns to cover a variety of golf topics including which stats to keep track of to identify your strengths and weaknesses, his all new ZanderGolf app for iOS & Android, and his 11yr old son who stars on many of the videos from the app and his YouTube channel. WIN A NEW CUSTOMIZED 257+ HYBRID from KNUTH GOLF! Deadline to win is Sunday, May 10 at Midnight PDT/3a EDT. Enter at GolfSmarter.com/giveaway2020. Listen for details. We’ve added a second prize for our next giveaway! Next winner will receive 2 prizes!! We’ve added the Golf Cradle to keep your clubs from banging around in your trunk. Save 25% on any 257+ Hybrid, Fairway Metal, or Drive you purchase from Knuth Golf ! Save $5 on a purchase of Golf Cradle with code “GOLFSMARTER” (make sure you use all caps)This week on Golf Smarter Mulligans, Scott Minni, author of Smash & Carve Golf joins us from Canada for and episode called “The Art of Ball Striking and Shot Making”. The book is available as a PDF at smashandcarvegolf.com. Golf Smarter Mulligans is free and available each Friday wherever you get your favorite podcasts.This episode of Golf Smarter is brought to you by CryoFreeze Pain Relief Roll-on. If you’re looking to relieve your muscle and joint pain within 15 minutes and need a natural, yet powerful solution that is tested & works, try CryoFreeze Pain Relief Roll-On.Go to omaxhealth.com and enter code GOLFSMARTER to get 20% off CryoFreeze and sitewide! Don’t let muscle soreness continue to be another excuse why you’re not playing well. Go to omaxhealth.com and feel relief faster!If you have a question about whether or not Fred is using any of the methods, equipment or apps we’ve discussed, or if you’d like to share a comment about what you’ve heard in this or any other episode, please write because Fred will get back to you. Either write to [email protected] or click on the Hey Fred button, at golfsmarter.com

738: Joe Hallett is a PGA Master Professional. That simply means that he teaches golf teachers. The last time he was on Golf Smarter was episode 9 in 2006 (which can be now heard on Golf Smarter Mulligans #2). In this conversation we talk about how to get the most out of your golf instructor, and what to focus on while practicing at home.WIN A NEW CUSTOMIZED 257+ HYBRID from KNUTH GOLF! Deadline to win is Sunday, May 10 at Midnight PDT/3a EDT. Enter at GolfSmarter.com/giveaway2020. Listen for details.Congratulations to Kelly R of Gettysburg, PA, winner of a pair of SQAIRZ golf shoes, hat, socks, bag, courtesy of SQAIRZ.com. Kelly will also get a new CLAW glove from CaddyDaddyGolf.com. This week on Golf Smarter Mulligans, Eric Alpenfels, Head Teaching Professional at Pinehurst Resorts introduces us to Instinct Putting. This method will greatly improve your lag and distance putting as it focuses on practicing while looking at the hole. The book “Instinct Putting” is available on Amazon. Golf Smarter Mulligans is free and available each Friday wherever you get your favorite podcasts.If you have a question about whether or not Fred is using any of the methods, equipment or apps we’ve discussed, or if you’d like to share a comment about what you’ve heard in this or any other episode, please write because Fred will get back to you. Either write to [email protected] or click on the Hey Fred button, at golfsmarter.com

737: Jim Waldron of BalancePointGolf.com returns to share his deeps insights and teaching about the yips and better ball striking. We call him our "Yoda of Yips" because he's specialized in helping golfers with the Yips for decades. Beyond that he's an incredibly gifted teacher. WIN A PAIR OF SQAIRZ, including a shoe bag, hat, and custom SQAIRZ socks! We've just added a new CLAW Golf Glove from CaddyDaddy.com to the winner's package! Deadline to win these shoes is Sunday, April 26 at Midnight PDT/3a EDT. Enter at GolfSmarter.com/giveaway2020. Listen for details. Get 15% off the CLAW glove with "golfsmarter" at CaddyDaddygolf.com. Get $10 off a new pair of SQAIRZ shoes with code "golfsmarter10" at sqairz.comThis episode of Golf Smarter is brought to you by CryoFreeze Pain Relief Roll-on. If you’re looking to relieve your muscle and joint pain within 15 minutes and need a natural, yet powerful solution that is tested & works, try CryoFreeze Pain Relief Roll-On.Go to omaxhealth.com and enter code GOLFSMARTER to get 20% off CryoFreeze and sitewide! Don’t let muscle soreness continue to be another excuse why you’re not playing well. Go to omaxhealth.com and feel relief faster!This week on Golf Smarter Mulligans we hear from Colin Cromack on Target Oriented Golf. This is one that host Fred Greene has been using with lots of success ever since this discussion from 2008. Y’know that a lot of golf instruction never goes out of date, which is why these older episodes of Golf Smarter are still valid today.If you have a question about whether or not Fred is using any of the methods, equipment or apps we’ve discussed, or if you’d like to share a comment about what you’ve heard in this or any other episode, please write because Fred will get back to you. Either write to [email protected] or click on the Hey Fred button, at golfsmarter.com

736: Every great shot starts at your feet. Golf industry veteran and serial entrepreneur Bob Winskowicz is founder of SQAIRZ golf shoes and this week’s guest. SQAIRZ are engineered around a widen toe that allows feet to sit naturally. But there’s a lot more behind the intricate details of SQAIRZ, all they way down to the laces. The point is that more than 95% of all swing flaws are traceable to a poor setup. SQAIRZ helps setup, accuracy, distance, stability, and balance. AND THEY’RE COMFORTABLE!! Bob shares an exclusive discount code ‘golfsmarter10’ for $10 off for podcast listeners. Learn more at SQAIRZ.com.Just before California shut golf down due to the Coronavirus, host Fred Greene and his buddy Neal went out to play at Eagle Vines GC in Napa Valley, CA. Fred offers a review and view of his SQAIRZ shoes. Watch it on GolfSmarterTV at https://youtu.be/ZefWMjsZ6PUWIN A PAIR OF SQAIRZ, including a shoe bag, hat, and custom SQAIRZ socks! Deadline to win these shoes is Sunday, April 25 at Midnight PDT/3a EDT. Enter at GolfSmarter.com/giveaway2020. Listen for details.Congratulations to Jamil M of Austin, TX. He’s the winner of a new, customized Seemore putter from Seemore.com. This week on Golf Smarter Mulligans, we meet a former David Leadbetter Apprentice who opened a teaching studio in the heart of San Francisco’s financial district. A unique approach of bringing the game to all those golfers who may be able to spend an hour during the workday to get a great lesson, but not enough time to drive to a course/range to take a lesson. Golf Smarter Mulligans is brought to you by TwoGuysWithGolfBalls.com for the best in premium used golf balls.If you have a question about whether or not Fred is using any of the methods, equipment or apps we’ve discussed, or if you’d like to share a comment about what you’ve heard in this or any other episode, please write because Fred will get back to you. Either write to [email protected] or click on the Hey Fred button, at golfsmarter.com

735: No Masters in April this year, so want to introduce you to the next best thing! Bo Watson is an excellent golf instructor who’s dedicated to helping amateur golfers get better. Besides the Watson School of Golf, he’s created a school with one of my all-time favorite names: “School of Lifetime Low Rounds”. But the exciting news is that from April 14-16, he’s presenting a can’t miss program that couldn’t be timed better. The Consistent Golf Summit is a free online teaching summit with 16 impressive instructors. It’s free to watch live online, but if you want to get the most out of the presentation, he’s offering an ALL ACCESS PASS that includes the recordings of every teacher’s presentation, companion materials, slide decks and bonuses. The ALL ACCESS PASS can be purchased for $197 before the Summit; $247 during the Summit; and $299 after the Summit. But even if you wait, it’s a great deal for this much expert advice. Click here for more on the Consistent Golf Summit.WIN A SEEMORE PUTTER!!! We’re back with regular prize giveaways that will run through the end of 2020! The first prize to be given out will be a custom built Seemore putter from the great folks at seemore.com. Registration is now open at GolfSmarter.com/giveaway2020. Deadline for entry is Sunday, April 12 at Midnight PDT/3a EDT.This week on Golf Smarter Mulligans, Jennifer Munro discusses the four different personalities you’ll find on the golf course, how to identify who you are, and learn which is best for you to partner with when playing.This episode of Golf Smarter is brought to you by CryoFreeze Pain Relief Roll-on. If you’re looking to relieve your muscle and joint pain within 15 minutes and need a natural, yet powerful solution that is tested & works, try CryoFreeze Pain Relief Roll-On.Go to omaxhealth.com and enter code GOLFSMARTER to get 20% off CryoFreeze and sitewide! Don’t let muscle soreness continue to be another excuse why you’re not playing well. Go to omaxhealth.com and feel relief faster!If you have a question about whether or not Fred is using any of the methods, equipment or apps we’ve discussed, or if you’d like to share a comment about what you’ve heard in this or any other episode, please write because Fred will get back to you. Either write to [email protected] or click on the Hey Fred button, at golfsmarter.com

734: Not being able to play golf when Spring arrives is torturous for us. What can we do to pick it up where we left off once the pandemic has passed? Our guest this week is Thomas Malchow of trainfuly.com who provides us with insights on how to keep our body golf ready as we wait for the green light to play again. The key is be mindful of our posture, but there’s more. If you’re also looking for a comprehensive golf fitness training program that doesn’t require equipment, and that Thomas has used with professional golfers, he’s got a special offer for GOLF SMARTER listeners. Get 50% off the already discounted price on this three month training program at trainfuly.com, and use ‘golfsmarter’ at checkout.WIN A SEEMORE PUTTER!!! We’re back with regular prize giveaways that will run through the end of 2020! The first prize to be given out will be a custom built Seemore putter from the great folks at seemore.com. Registration is now open at GolfSmarter.com/giveaway2020. Deadline for entry is Sunday, April 12 at Midnight PDT/3a EDT. The conclusion of our 9 episode March of Manzoni can be heard on #50 of Golf Smarter Mulligans. Mulligans is brought to you by TwoGuysWithGolfBalls.com. Tony’s book “The Lost Fundamental: One Simple Move. Better Golf Forever.” is available once again in either paperback or kindle formats. Find it at https://www.amazon.com/Lost-Fundamental-Simple-Better-Forever-ebook/dp/B07MZFSPBW/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=tony+manzoni&qid=1583280371&sr=8-1. The Lost Fundamental video is also available online! If you’re interested, please send your request to host Fred Greene at [email protected] Next week we’ll meet PGA Instructor Bo Watson to hear all about his online Consistent Golf Summit in April featuring 16 instructors over 3 days of instruction.If you have a question about whether or not Fred is using any of the methods, equipment or apps we’ve discussed, or if you’d like to share a comment about what you’ve heard in this or any other episode, please write because Fred will get back to you. Either write to [email protected] or click on the Hey Fred button, at golfsmarter.com

733: In our final week of honoring the memory of Tony Manzoni (RIP) on Golf Smarter, we split an episode from late 2015 up into three parts. Last week on Mulligans #48 was part 1 of this conversation that lasted a couple episodes. In this conversation we get into the various clubs, what you can do to improve your success, and what you can expect from each club in your bag. And as usual, Tony has incredible stories about Ben Hogan, whom Tony studied at length. The conclusion of this episode can be heard on #49 of Golf Smarter Mulligans. Make sure to order hand inspected, sanitized, premium used golf balls from TwoGuysWithGolfBalls.com before April 1, 2020 using "golfsmarter" at checkout for 20% any order over $49. Next week to cope with being on lockdown during the pandemic, we’ll bring back Thomas Malchow to talk about how to keep your body in golf shape while being at home.If you have a question about whether or not Fred is using any of the methods, equipment or apps we’ve discussed, or if you’d like to share a comment about what you’ve heard in this or any other episode, please write because Fred will get back to you. Either write to [email protected] or click on the Hey Fred button, at golfsmarter.com

732: In our third week of honoring the memory of Tony Manzoni (RIP) we split an episode from late 2015 up into two parts. This time you'll understand why Tony is so lovable as he shares stories of teaching Frank Sinatra, watching Ben Hogan play, the importance of getting fitted for clubs, and consistency is near impossible to attain. Part 2 of this episode can be heard on #48 of Golf Smarter Mulligans. It's actually the first of three episodes we'll do over this and next week on the topic of Taking Your Game to the Next Level: One Club at a Time. My playing partner, Neal, has posted this commentary in LinkedIn after our last round about playing 18 during the current pandemic crisis. https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/golf-time-coronavirus-neal-polachek/?trackingId=WBuHxJuoSL2zLvU5SgrWnQ%3D%3DMake sure to order hand inspected, sanitized, premium used golf balls from TwoGuysWithGolfBalls.com before April 1, 2020 using "golfsmarter" at checkout for 20% any order over $49.If you have a question about whether or not Fred is using any of the methods, equipment or apps we’ve discussed, or if you’d like to share a comment about what you’ve heard in this or any other episode, please write because Fred will get back to you. Either write to [email protected] or click on the Hey Fred button, at golfsmarter.com

438: As we continue our March with Manzoni, we remember the incredible teachings of the late Tony Manzoni, one of the most sought after coaches on the GolfSmarter podcast as he shares his life long pursuit of Ben Hogan’s golf swing secret. Years ago Tony received a letter written in Hogan’s hand that explains his secret to becoming a great ball striker. Tony taught thousands of students and coached the College Of The Desert golf team to 28 Conference Championships in 29 years before he passed away in 2018 at 82. “The Lost Fundamental” is now available in paperback or Kindle format at https://www.amazon.com/Lost-Fundamental-Simple-Better-Forever-ebook/dp/B07MZFSPBW/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=tony+manzoni&qid=1583280371&sr=8-1 . The DVD is no longer available but if you’d like exclusive access to the video online, please send an email request [email protected]. This is Part 1 of an hour long conversation with Tony. Part 2 picks up right where this leaves off on episode #47 of Golf Smarter Mulligans. Golf Smarter Mulligans is usually published on Fridays, but as we dedicate this month to Tony’s instruction, we’ll publish both Golf Smarter and Golf Smarter Mulligans on Tuesdays. Subscribe for free to both Golf Smarter and Golf Smarter Mulligans wherever you find your favorite podcasts. Don’t miss this amazing offer from our friends at TwoGuysWithGolfBalls.com. Our usual ‘golfsmarter’ at checkout discount is 10%. But if you spend a minimum of $49, you’ll get 20% off any order before April 1, 2020 with the checkout code “golfsmarter”.This episode is brought to you by CryoFreeze Pain Relief Roll-on. if you’re looking to relieve your muscle and joint pain within 15 minutes and need a natural, yet powerful solution that is tested & works, try CryoFreeze Pain Relief Roll-On.Go to O-M-A-X health.com and enter code GOLFSMARTER to get 20% off CryoFreeze and sitewide! Don’t let muscle soreness continue to be another excuse why you’re not playing well. Go to omaxhealth dot.com and feel relief faster!If you have a question about whether or not Fred is using any of the methods, equipment or apps we’ve discussed, or if you’d like to share a comment about what you’ve heard in this or any other episode, please write because Fred will get back to you. Either write to [email protected] or click on the Hey Fred button, at golfsmarter.com

730: To kick off the start of the golf season, we dedicate March to the legacy and instruction of Tony Manzoni whom we lost to cancer in October 2018 at the age of 82. Tony’s appearances, book and DVD “The Lost Fundamental: One Simple Move. Better Golf Forever.” generated more excitement from Golf Martyrs worldwide than any other teacher featured. If you’ve not heard Tony before, be prepared for some binge listening this month. If you’re familiar with his method, then let this act as a refresher for a new season of great golf. “The Lost Fundamental” is now available in paperback or Kindle format at https://www.amazon.com/Lost-Fundamental-Simple-Better-Forever-ebook/dp/B07MZFSPBW/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=tony+manzoni&qid=1583280371&sr=8-1 . The DVD is no longer available but if you’d like exclusive access to the video online, please send an email request [email protected]. This is Part 1 of an hour long conversation with Tony. Part 2 picks up right where this leaves off on episode #46 of Golf Smarter Mulligans. Golf Smarter Mulligans is usually published on Fridays, but as we dedicate this month to Tony’s instruction, we’ll publish both Golf Smarter and Golf Smarter Mulligans on Tuesdays. Subscribe for free to both Golf Smarter and Golf Smarter Mulligans wherever you find your favorite podcasts. Don’t miss this amazing offer from our friends at TwoGuysWithGolfBalls.com. Our usual ‘golfsmarter’ at checkout discount is 10%. But if you spend a minimum of $49, you’ll get 20% off any order before April 1, 2020 with the checkout code “golfsmarter”. You know you’re going to loose balls this year, so don’t waste money where you don’t have to! Choose the Eagle premium quality used balls, which are just as good as brand new balls, but sell for half the price of new ones. Consider this: purchase 4 dozen Titleist ProV1 with the ‘golfsmarter’ discount for under $80. Anywhere else you’d pay $192 for basically the same balls!!!! What’s the discussion?!If you have a question about whether or not Fred is using any of the methods, equipment or apps we’ve discussed, or if you’d like to share a comment about what you’ve heard in this or any other episode, please write because Fred will get back to you. Either write to [email protected] or click on the Hey Fred button, at golfsmarter.com

729: Josh Zander makes a return visit to discuss the difference between warming up and practicing. To often we’ll hear someone on the driving range say that they don’t want to hit to many balls because they don’t want to waste their best shots before the round. RUBBISH! Besides being a great teacher, Josh is a Class A PGA Teaching Professional at Stanford University Golf Course and a member of the Golf Digest Magazine Pro Panel. He’s a two time Northern California PGA Teacher of the Year, and was voted Top100 Teacher of the Year by Golf Magazine. Learn more about Josh and his teaching philosophy at zandergolf.comThis week on Golf Smarter Mulligans #45 titled “Quickest Way to Lower Scores is to Sink More Putts!” we feature Bob Montello, a professional Tour coach with more than 5 decades of PGA instruction. More relevant to our conversation is that he’s a putting specialist! This is a valuable and entertaining replay of episode 111 originally published in January 2008. Golf Smarter Mulligans is published each Friday. Subscribe to Golf Smarter Mulligans for free wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts or at YouTube.com/GolfSmarterTV.Golf Smarter Mulligans is brought to you by TwoGuysWithGolfBalls.com where you can buy premium used golf balls, with little to no discernible difference, and at a fraction of the cost of new balls. Use “golfsmarter” at checkout to get an additional 10% off every order, every time! Some restrictions apply.If you have a question about whether or not Fred is using any of the methods, equipment or apps we’ve discussed, or if you’d like to share a comment about what you’ve heard in this or any other episode, please write because Fred will get back to you. Either write to [email protected] or click on the Hey Fred button, at golfsmarter.com

728: Cary Valentine returns in part 2 featuring interviews with Kevin Tway, James Hahn, and Xander Schauffele from the 2020 Hawaii PGA Tour events talking about being in the zone, falling out of the zone, struggling with their mental game, and more. Cary is a mental game coach, author and motivational speaker. Find out more on his methods and insights at championyourinnergame.comThis week on Golf Smarter Mulligans, published each Friday, we go just outside the realm of instruction with one of Fred’s top 5 episodes of all time. Our guest is author Mark Frost on his book “The Match: The Day The Game of Golf Changed Forever”. This book is an amazingly true story of a single round match in Monterey CA in 1956 pitting Ben Hogan and Byron Nelson against amateurs Harvie Ward and Ken Venturi. Subscribe to Golf Smarter Mulligans for free wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts or at YouTube.com/GolfSmarterTV.Golf Smarter Mulligans is brought to you by TwoGuysWithGolfBalls.com where you can buy premium used golf balls, with little to no discernible difference, and at a fraction of the cost of new balls. Use “golfsmarter” at checkout to get an additional 10% off every order, every time! Some restrictions apply.If you have a question about whether or not Fred is using any of the methods, equipment or apps we’ve discussed, or if you’d like to share a comment about what you’ve heard in this or any other episode, please write because Fred will get back to you. Either write to [email protected] or click on the Hey Fred button, at golfsmarter.com

727: Cary Valentine joins us for the third consecutive year sharing exclusive interviews with PGA Tour Pros while they were playing in Hawaii. In Part 1 we hear from Graham McDowell, Paul Azinger, Fabian Gomez, and Anibar Lahiri talking about their mental game, being in the zone, falling out of the zone, advice for amateurs and more. Cary is a mental game coach, author and motivational speaker. Find out more on his methods and insights at championyourinnergame.comThis week on Golf Smarter Mulligans, published each Friday, one of our favorite instructors ever Jim Waldron of Balance Point Golf Schools joins us for his first ever appearance on Golf Smarter. Subscribe to Golf Smarter Mulligans for free wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts or at YouTube.com/GolfSmarterTV.Golf Smarter Mulligans is brought to you by TwoGuysWithGolfBalls.com where you can buy premium used golf balls, with little to no discernible difference, and at a fraction of the cost of new balls. Use “golfsmarter” at checkout to get an additional 10% off every order, every time! Some restrictions apply.This episode of Golf Smarter is brought to you by CryoFreeze Pain Relief Roll-on. If you’re looking to relieve your muscle and joint pain within 15 minutes and need a natural, yet powerful solution that is tested & works, try CryoFreeze Pain Relief Roll-On.Go to omaxhealth.com and enter code GOLFSMARTER to get 20% off CryoFreeze and sitewide! Don’t let muscle soreness continue to be another excuse why you’re not playing well. Go to omaxhealth.com and feel relief faster!If you have a question about whether or not Fred is using any of the methods, equipment or apps we’ve discussed, or if you’d like to share a comment about what you’ve heard in this or any other episode, please write because Fred will get back to you. Either write to [email protected] or click on the Hey Fred button, at golfsmarter.com

726: Terry “The Wedge Guy” Koehler returns with a new company formed by recreational golfers FOR recreational golfers. Terry’s 30-year passion for designing wedges focuses on what elite players WANT from their wedges, but delivers what you NEED from yours. His new, innovative Edison Forged wedge design offers more spin, more penetrating trajectories, and the smallest dispersion pattern by 31 feet over “game improvement” wedges! Edison Golf is also giving you an amazing opportunity to join their “500 Club” to be a part of their exciting story. Learn more at nextseed.com/edison. For more information on Edison Golf wedges go to EdisonWedges.com This week on Golf Smarter Mulligans, published each Friday, Damon Lucas, a certified Putting Zone instructor talks about the three critical elements to be a better putter. Subscribe to Golf Smarter Mulligans for free wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts or at YouTube.com/GolfSmarterTV.Golf Smarter Mulligans is brought to you by TwoGuysWithGolfBalls.com where you can buy premium used golf balls, with little to no discernible difference, and at a fraction of the cost of new balls. Use “golfsmarter” at checkout to get an additional 10% off every order, every time! Some restrictions apply.If you have a question about whether or not Fred is using any of the methods, equipment or apps we’ve discussed, or if you’d like to share a comment about what you’ve heard in this or any other episode, please write because Fred will get back to you. Either write to [email protected] or click on the Hey Fred button, at golfsmarter.com

725: We all love to witness a clutch performance in any sport. Even better, we like to deliver a clutch shot. But how can you be confident that you have what it takes to make the shot? Eric Jones, PGA, MA has won the World Long Drive Championship two times, so he not only performs, but knows how to perform under pressure. He’s just co-authored a fabulous book with legendary mental game coach, Dr. Glen Albaugh called “The Clutch Golfer Formula: How to Hit Exactly The Shot You Want Precisely When You Need It”. In this week's conversation Eric joins us to discuss what it means to be a clutch performer, the skills required to deliver when called upon, and how to practice those skills so that when you need to make the clutch shot, you're relieved of the pressure. Eric mentions a couple websites you may want to investigate. PGA.coach iGolfU.com and his own teaching site, ericjonesgolf.com You can pick up the book on Amazon at https://www.amazon.com/CLUTCH-GOLFER-FORMULA-Exactly-Precisely/dp/0984417133/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2WKXKU6LMUI96&keywords=the+clutch+golfer+formula&qid=1579305881&sprefix=the+Clutch+Golfer+For%2Caps%2C189&sr=8-1This week on Golf Smarter Mulligans, published each Friday, we hear from Golf Channel contributor Kirk Jones on his book and teaching method, The Golf Swing Modernized & Simplified. Subscribe to Golf Smarter Mulligans for free wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts or at YouTube.com/GolfSmarterTV.Golf Smarter Mulligans is brought to you by TwoGuysWithGolfBalls.com where you can buy premium used golf balls, with little to no discernible difference, and at a fraction of the cost of new balls. Use “golfsmarter” at checkout to get an additional 10% off every order, every time! Some restrictions apply.If you have a question about whether or not Fred is using any of the methods, equipment or apps we’ve discussed, or if you’d like to share a comment about what you’ve heard in this or any other episode, please write because Fred will get back to you. Either write to [email protected] or click on the Hey Fred button, at golfsmarter.com

724: Joel Pelland is a Peak Performer. What else can he be with 5 kids under 5yrs?!?? Actually Joel is a Peak Performance coach, high school teacher / coach, and former D1 Baseball player. In this conversation we tap into his insights of how to get student athletes to understand and utilize peak performance to get them beyond just being physically talented. More and more programs are understanding that whatever the sport, the mental game is a huge factor in the success of any athlete. Joel can be found at peakperformancechi.com. This week on Golf Smarter Mulligans, published each Friday, is how to Build Your ‘A’ Game with Fitness Instructor, Bobby Kelly. Subscribe to Golf Smarter Mulligans for free wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts or at YouTube.com/GolfSmarterTV.Golf Smarter Mulligans is brought to you by TwoGuysWithGolfBalls.com where you can buy premium used golf balls, with little to no discernible difference, and at a fraction of the cost of new balls. Use “golfsmarter” at checkout to get an additional 10% off every order, every time! Some restrictions apply.If you have a question about whether or not Fred is using any of the methods, equipment or apps we’ve discussed, or if you’d like to share a comment about what you’ve heard in this or any other episode, please write because Fred will get back to you. Either write to [email protected] or click on the Hey Fred button, at golfsmarter.com

723: On January 1, 2020 the World Handicap System went into effect in the US along with several other countries around the world. In the US, this new system replaces the old USGA GHIN. Our guest is Dean Knuth, who was a charter member of the USGA Handicap Research Team and also created the USGA Course Rating System in 1976, then later the Slope Rating System to make handicaps more reliable and portable. Hence his nickname “The Pope of Slope”. He’s not a fan of the new WHS nor how it was implemented. He joins us to break it down. He also discusses the latest development in his latest venture as the co-founder and creator of the High Heat 257+ Drivers, Fairway Woods, and Hybrids designed so that amateur golfers can hit longer and straiter shots. Here’s an article that explains features of the new WGS. https://www.golfdigest.com/story/five-keys-to-the-new-world-handicap-system And here’s what Dean had to say in a GolfDigest followup. https://www.golfdigest.com/story/voices-the-flaw-in-the-new-world-handicap-system-dean-knuth Golf Smarter listeners get 20% off the new High Heat 257+ Turf Glider Sold model that will be introduced at the PGA Merchandise Show next week. Just tell them that Golf Smarter referred you! This week on Golf Smarter Mulligans, published each Friday, is our part 2 featuring Darrin Gee, author of The Seven Principles of Golf, and Director of the Spirit of Golf Academy in Waikoloa, HI. Subscribe to Golf Smarter Mulligans for free wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts or at YouTube.com/GolfSmarterTV.Golf Smarter Mulligans is brought to you by TwoGuysWithGolfBalls.com where you can buy premium used golf balls, with little to no discernible difference, and at a fraction of the cost of new balls. Use “golfsmarter” at checkout to get an additional 10% off every order, every time! Some restrictions apply.This episode of Golf Smarter is brought to you by Express VPN. Visit www.expressvpn.com.If you have a question about whether or not Fred is using any of the methods, equipment or apps we’ve discussed, or if you’d like to share a comment about what you’ve heard in this or any other episode, please write because Fred will get back to you. Either write to [email protected] or click on the Hey Fred button, at golfsmarter.com

722: We kick off the 15th year of Golf Smarter with our annual MattyB Awards featuring comedian, writer, radio personality, golf nut, and host of “The Curse of Oak Island”, Matty Blake @TheMattyBlake. MattyB takes a light hearted and completely sarcastic view of the best and worst that the 2019 PGA Tour had to offer. Categories include: Ugliest Moment, Dumbest Decision, New Year’s Wish, Performance and Player of the Year. This week on Golf Smarter Mulligans, published each Friday, is our the first of two episodes featuring Darrin Gee, author of The Seven Principles of Golf, and Director of the Spirit of Golf Academy in Waikoloa, HI. Subscribe to Golf Smarter Mulligans for free wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts or at YouTube.com/GolfSmarterTV.Golf Smarter Mulligans is brought to you by TwoGuysWithGolfBalls.com where you can buy premium used golf balls, with little to no discernible difference, and at a fraction of the cost of new balls. Use “golfsmarter” at checkout to get an additional 10% off every order, every time! Some restrictions apply.This episode of Golf Smarter is brought to you by CryoFreeze Pain Relief Roll-on. If you’re looking to relieve your muscle and joint pain within 15 minutes and need a natural, yet powerful solution that is tested & works, try CryoFreeze Pain Relief Roll-On.Go to omaxhealth.com and enter code GOLFSMARTER to get 20% off CryoFreeze and sitewide! Don’t let muscle soreness continue to be another excuse why you’re not playing well. Go to omaxhealth.com and feel relief faster!If you have a question about whether or not Fred is using any of the methods, equipment or apps we’ve discussed, or if you’d like to share a comment about what you’ve heard in this or any other episode, please write because Fred will get back to you. Either write to [email protected] or click on the Hey Fred button, at golfsmarter.com

721: Super Golfers have a strong sense of their technical and emotional elements of their game to achieve consistently low scores. Pia Nilsson, co-founder of Vision54 and lifelong coach for Annika Sorenstam joins us to share the secrets that can take you from being a average or pretty good golfer into a Super Golfer.Merry Christmas and Happy Hanukkah to all, but special congratulations go out to John W of Millersville, PA, winner of a customized SeeMore putter with Rifle Scope Technology courtesy of seemore.com. This week on Golf Smarter Mulligans, published each Friday, is our very first conversation with Pia Nilsson from 2007 in an episode we call “Every Shot Must Have a Purpose.” These two episode together will give you a strong sense of how powerful going to a Vision54 school can be. Subscribe to Golf Smarter Mulligans for free wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts or at YouTube.com/GolfSmarterTV.Golf Smarter Mulligans is brought to you by TwoGuysWithGolfBalls.com where you can buy premium used golf balls, with little to no discernible difference, and at a fraction of the cost of new balls. Use “golfsmarter” at checkout to get an additional 10% off every order, every time! Some restrictions apply.If you have a question about whether or not Fred is using any of the methods, equipment or apps we’ve discussed, or if you’d like to share a comment about what you’ve heard in this or any other episode, please write because Fred will get back to you. Either write to [email protected] or click on the Hey Fred button, at golfsmarter.com

720: Our guest, Jim Grundberg, is the gracious and generous CEO of Seemore putters . For our last giveaway of 2019 we’re giving away a brand new, customized Seemore Putter from either their Classic Series or their latest Mini Giant series. When you win, their fitting experts will work with you to put a great new putter with Rifle Scope Technology in your bag. These putters have proven themselves on the PGA, LPGA, and Champions Tours, and will give you the confidence and precision to sink more putts every round. Enter at GolfSmarter.com/giveaway2019. Deadline for entry is December 22, 2019 Midnight PDT and the winner will be announced on episode 721.This week on Golf Smarter Mulligans episode 36, published each Friday, is "Using Mental Keys to Control Anxiety and/or Fear on the Golf Course" with author, mental coach, and founder of the Mental Keys system, Michael Anthony. Subscribe to Golf Smarter Mulligans for free wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts or at YouTube.com/GolfSmarterTV.Golf Smarter Mulligans is brought to you by TwoGuysWithGolfBalls.com where you can buy premium used golf balls, with little to no discernible difference, and at a fraction of the cost of new balls. Use “golfsmarter” at checkout to get an additional 10% off every order, every time! Some restrictions apply.If you have a question about whether or not Fred is using any of the methods, equipment or apps we’ve discussed, or if you’d like to share a comment about what you’ve heard in this or any other episode, please write because Fred will get back to you. Either write to [email protected] or click on the Hey Fred button, at golfsmarter.com

719: “Golf is meant to be chaotic!” Once we understand that inconsistency is built into golf, then maybe we wouldn’t be so hard on ourselves. This week we speak once again to Karl Morris. Karl and his co-author, Gary Nicol (ep713 “If You Aim at Nothing, You’ll Hit it Everytime) help us to improve our game by improving our demeanor and approach. In their second book, “The Lost Art of Playing Golf” we learn more about the various elements of game improvement that have been lost while we focus trying to reach perfection.Congratulations to Miles D of Buntingford, England, winner of an online session to cure the Yips with James Hymers of JamesHymbers.com Our next giveaway is a customized SeeMore putter with Rifle Scope Technology courtesy of seemore.com. Enter at GolfSmarter.com/giveaway2019. Deadline for entry is December 22, 2019 Midnight PDT. This episode is presented by ExpressVPN. Visit ExpressVPN.com/golfsmarter and get three extra months for free!This week on Golf Smarter Mulligans, published each Friday, is our very first conversation with Lynn Marriott from 2007 in an episode we call “The Perfect 30 Minute Practice.” We heard from Lynn a couple episodes ago on Golf Smarter and this is a fabulous compliment to that interview. Subscribe to Golf Smarter Mulligans for free wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts or at YouTube.com/GolfSmarterTV.Golf Smarter Mulligans is supported by autoslash.com who can help you find the lowest rate possible for your next car rental. Golf Smarter Mulligans is also brought to you by TwoGuysWithGolfBalls.com where you can buy premium used golf balls, with little to no discernible difference, and at a fraction of the cost of new balls. Use “golfsmarter” at checkout to get an additional 10% off every order, every time! Some restrictions apply.If you have a question about whether or not Fred is using any of the methods, equipment or apps we’ve discussed, or if you’d like to share a comment about what you’ve heard in this or any other episode, please write because Fred will get back to you. Either write to [email protected] or click on the Hey Fred button, at golfsmarter.com

718: James Hymers is a “fast change” therapist based in Windsor Berkshire, UK. He understands that in today’s fast paced world we prefer therapy that works fast too. By utilizing Psycho Sensory Therapy, James claims that his average client only needs two sessions to achieve freedom from anxiety, phobias, trauma, PTSD, and the yips. These days, successfully helping golfers is about 25% of his business. If you think that this can help, he’s offering you a 10% discount at JamesHymers.com with the checkout code “golfsmarter”. In addition to face to face sessions, he’s very successful helping clients online. Our next giveaway is next episode so enter today to win a session to help cure your issue with Yips, phobias, or anxiety with today’s guest. Find out more at JamesHymers.com . To win, enter at GolfSmarter.com/giveaway2019. Deadline for entry is December 8, 2019 Midnight PDT. Congratulations to Paul T of Toronto, Canada, winner of a Full Access Pass to the Gravity Golf Challenge, courtesy of GravityGolf.com, valued at $500! This week on Golf Smarter Mulligans, published each Friday, is the second of two episodes with Michael Murphy, author of “Golf In The Kingdom”. This novel means as much to golf’s mental game as any book in history. Golf Smarter Mulligans is supported by autoslash.com who can help you find the lowest rate possible for your next car rental. Golf Smarter Mulligans is also brought to you by TwoGuysWithGolfBalls.com where you can buy premium used golf balls, with little to no discernible difference, and at a fraction of the cost of new balls. Use “golfsmarter” at checkout to get an additional 10% off every order, every time! Some restrictions apply.If you have a question about whether or not Fred is using any of the methods, equipment or apps we’ve discussed, or if you’d like to share a comment about what you’ve heard in this or any other episode, please write because Fred will get back to you. Either write to [email protected] or click on the Hey Fred button, at golfsmarter.com

717: This week we speak to Lynn Marriott co-founder of VISION54, a breakthrough program and golf school based in Scottsdale, Arizona. Lynn and and her partner Pia Nilsson are internationally recognized as two of the highest ranked female instructors in America, and are both regularly featured among Golf Digest's Top 50 Greatest Teachers. VISION54 golf schools have been awarded the "Best Golf School in America" multiple times. Lynn and Pia have coached nine different major winners and four #1 ranked players in the world, including Anika Sorenstam. Their latest book is "Be A Player". Our next giveaway is a Full Access Pass to the Gravity Golf Challenge, courtesy of GravityGolf.com, valued at $500! Enter at GolfSmarter.com/giveaway2019. Deadline for entry is December 1, 2019 Midnight PDT. This week on Golf Smarter Mulligans, published each Friday, is the first of two episodes with Michael Murphy, author of “Golf In The Kingdom”. This novel means as much to golf’s mental game as any book in history. So much so that there’s a global organization of golfers called “The Shivas Irons Society” that meet regularly all over the world. Golf Smarter Mulligans is supported by autoslash.com who can help you find the lowest rate possible for your next car rental. Golf Smarter Mulligans is also brought to you by TwoGuysWithGolfBalls.com where you can buy premium used golf balls, with little to no discernible difference, and at a fraction of the cost of new balls. Use “golfsmarter” at checkout to get an additional 10% off every order, every time! Some restrictions apply.If you have a question about whether or not Fred is using any of the methods, equipment or apps we’ve discussed, or if you’d like to share a comment about what you’ve heard in this or any other episode, please write because Fred will get back to you. Either write to [email protected] or click on the Hey Fred button, at golfsmarter.com

716: By request, we speak with Steve Johnston, PGA from Scotland about his “Eureka Golf Swing”. If learning to keep your left wrist flat, finding the low point of your swing, or improving contact to get straighter ball flight, then Steve’s website eurekagolfswing.com and his incredibly popular YouTube channel, SteveJohnsonPGA will have you saying “Eureka! I’ve found it!” Our next giveaway is a Full Access Pass to the Gravity Golf Challenge, courtesy of GravityGolf.com, valued at $500! Enter at GolfSmarter.com/giveaway2019. Deadline for entry is December 1, 2019 Midnight PDT. This week on Golf Smarter Mulligans, published each Friday, we speak to Tracy Reed. This is an important episode for those who after years of playing, have completely lost their swing and don’t know how to get it back. Subscribe to Golf Smarter Mulligans for free wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts or at YouTube.com/GolfSmarterTV.Golf Smarter Mulligans is supported by autoslash.com who can help you find the lowest rate possible for your next car rental. Golf Smarter Mulligans is also brought to you by TwoGuysWithGolfBalls.com where you can buy premium used golf balls, with little to no discernible difference, and at a fraction of the cost of new balls. Use “golfsmarter” at checkout to get an additional 10% off every order, every time! Some restrictions apply.If you have a question about whether or not Fred is using any of the methods, equipment or apps we’ve discussed, or if you’d like to share a comment about what you’ve heard in this or any other episode, please write because Fred will get back to you. Either write to [email protected] or click on the Hey Fred button, at golfsmarter.com

715: The GolfLogix app has an incredible new feature that reads the slope and breaks of greens. It’s pushing the limits of what’s been done before that is why GolfLogix continues to be the most popular, and most copied of all golf apps for mobile and wearable technology. But their story started 20 years ago, well before any of us ever heard about GPS. In this episode, we meet with CEO Pete Charleston to hear the complete history, features and reasons why GolfLogix offers far more than any handheld device on the market. For more, check out golflogix.com. Our next giveaway is a Full Access Pass to the Gravity Golf Challenge, courtesy of GravityGolf.com, valued at $500! Enter at GolfSmarter.com/giveaway2019. Deadline for entry is December 1, 2019 Midnight PDT. This week on Golf Smarter Mulligans, published each Friday, we focus on keeping your swing as simple as possible with Director of West Coast instruction for the Bird Golf Academy, Jim Samsing.=. Subscribe to Golf Smarter Mulligans for free wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts or at YouTube.com/GolfSmarterTV.Golf Smarter Mulligans is supported by autoslash.com who can help you find the lowest rate possible for your next car rental. Golf Smarter Mulligans is also brought to you by TwoGuysWithGolfBalls.com where you can buy premium used golf balls, with little to no discernible difference, and at a fraction of the cost of new balls. Use “golfsmarter” at checkout to get an additional 10% off every order, every time! Some restrictions apply.If you have a question about whether or not Fred is using any of the methods, equipment or apps we’ve discussed, or if you’d like to share a comment about what you’ve heard in this or any other episode, please write because Fred will get back to you. Either write to [email protected] or click on the Hey Fred button, at golfsmarter.com

714: When was the last time you hit balls at range with your eyes closed? It’s an amazing opportunity to learn more about what some coaches call “awareness”, being able to truly feel your body as you swing the golf club. Now do that out on the course. That’s what it’s like for blind golfers! In this episode, Golf Smarter listener, Bob Banks, who has been legally blind for four years, and host Fred Greene play 18 holes at Hiddenbrooke Golf Course in Vallejo, CA. You’ll hear how Bob and Bob’s friend/guide/coach Jerry, navigate driving, chipping, and putting through a challenging course. You’ll also learn more about how Bob lost his vision, his initial reaction, and how he learned about and became part of the Blind Golf community. Bob challenges us all to close our eyes the next time we're practicing and see what we learn. For more, check out usblindgolf.com Check out the video from this round and watch how Bob and and his friend/coach/guide Jerry work together so that Bob can play blind golf successfully on our GolfSmarterTV channel at https://youtu.be/QdBK3lIs0aU Our next giveaway is a Full Access Pass to the Gravity Golf Challenge, courtesy of GravityGolf.com, valued at $500! Enter at GolfSmarter.com/giveaway2019. Deadline for entry is December 1, 2019 Midnight PDT. This week on Golf Smarter Mulligans, published each Friday, we speak to author/English Professor/golf coach Jame Ragonnet on his book “Golf's Three Noble”. Subscribe to Golf Smarter Mulligans for free wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts or at YouTube.com/GolfSmarterTV.Golf Smarter Mulligans is supported by autoslash.com who can help you find the lowest rate possible for your next car rental. Golf Smarter Mulligans is also brought to you by TwoGuysWithGolfBalls.com where you can buy premium used golf balls, with little to no discernible difference, and at a fraction of the cost of new balls. Use “golfsmarter” at checkout to get an additional 10% off every order, every time! Some restrictions apply.If you have a question about whether or not Fred is using any of the methods, equipment or apps we’ve discussed, or if you’d like to share a comment about what you’ve heard in this or any other episode, please write because Fred will get back to you. Either write to [email protected] or click on the Hey Fred button, at golfsmarter.com

713: The last time we met Gary Nicol (ep699 published on 7/23/19), we discussed the first book he co-authored with Karl Morris, “The Lost Art of Putting”. They’ve just released a new book called “The Lost Art of Playing Golf” in which we discuss the various elements of game improvement that have been lost with today’s technology that has made the focus of hitting the ball, not making ‘golf shots’. The Forward of this book is excellent as it’s provided by Rudy Durant, Tiger Woods’ childhood coach.Our next giveaway is a Full Access Pass to the Gravity Golf Challenge, courtesy of GravityGolf.com, valued at $500! Enter at GolfSmarter.com/giveaway2019. Deadline for entry is December 1, 2019 Midnight PDT. This week on Golf Smarter Mulligans, published each Friday, is the second of two episodes with Hall of Fame PGA Tour Caddy, Andrew Martinez. Andrew has two Majors in his storied resume. He carried the bag for Johnny Miller when Johnny was the first person to shoot a 63 in a Major back in 1973. Andrew also caddie for Tom Lehman when he won an Open Championship. This conversation took place outside, alongside a driving range where they discussed his personal history, working on the PGA Tour, and color commentary of what he sees from these hackers on the range. Subscribe to Golf Smarter Mulligans for free wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts or at YouTube.com/GolfSmarterTV.Golf Smarter Mulligans is supported by autoslash.com who can help you find the lowest rate possible for your next car rental. Golf Smarter Mulligans is also brought to you by TwoGuysWithGolfBalls.com where you can buy premium used golf balls, with little to no discernible difference, and at a fraction of the cost of new balls. Use “golfsmarter” at checkout to get an additional 10% off every order, every time! Some restrictions apply.If you have a question about whether or not Fred is using any of the methods, equipment or apps we’ve discussed, or if you’d like to share a comment about what you’ve heard in this or any other episode, please write because Fred will get back to you. Either write to [email protected] or click on the Hey Fred button, at golfsmarter.com

712: Terry Bradley, the 2-6 Golfer returns for more discussion on his unique swing method that has transformed the confidence and swing of many golfers. . Congratulations to Eric W of Columbus, OH! Eric has been selected at random to receive a $100 Amazon Gift Card, courtesy of AutoSlash.com.Our next giveaway is a Full Access Pass to the Gravity Golf Challenge, courtesy of GravityGolf.com, valued at $500! Enter at GolfSmarter.com/giveaway2019. Deadline for entry is December 1, 2019 Midnight PDT. This week on Golf Smarter Mulligans, published each Friday, is the first of two episodes with Hall of Fame PGA Tour Caddy, Andrew Martinez. Andrew has two Majors in his storied resume. He carried the bag for Johnny Miller when Johnny was the first person to shoot a 63 in a Major back in 1973. Andrew also caddie for Tom Lehman when he won an Open Championship. This conversation took place outside, alongside a driving range where they discussed his personal history, working on the PGA Tour, and color commentary of what he sees from these hackers on the range. Subscribe to Golf Smarter Mulligans for free wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts or at YouTube.com/GolfSmarterTV.Golf Smarter Mulligans is supported by autoslash.com who can help you find the lowest rate possible for your next car rental. Golf Smarter Mulligans is also brought to you by TwoGuysWithGolfBalls.com where you can buy premium used golf balls, with little to no discernible difference, and at a fraction of the cost of new balls. Use “golfsmarter” at checkout to get an additional 10% off every order, every time! Some restrictions apply.If you have a question about whether or not Fred is using any of the methods, equipment or apps we’ve discussed, or if you’d like to share a comment about what you’ve heard in this or any other episode, please write because Fred will get back to you. Either write to [email protected] or click on the Hey Fred button, at golfsmarter.com

711: Tom Smith is our featured guest and the General Manager of the TPC operated, San Francisco owned Harding Park GC. We talk to Tom about what what’s involved a year in advance to prepare for a Major that happens from May 14-17, 2020. Although this is the fifth in California, this will be the first PGA Championship to be held in San Francisco. Harding Park is also the first TPC property to host a Major, yet it’s the second PGA Championship to be conducted at a muni course. Our next giveaway is a $100 Amazon Gift Card courtesy of autoslash.com. Enter at GolfSmarter.com/giveaway2019. Deadline for entry is October 20, 2019 Midnight PDT. This week on Golf Smarter Mulligans, published each Friday, features a conversation about lowering your scores from 100 yards and in with Mike Wilkerson. Subscribe to Golf Smarter Mulligans for free wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts or at YouTube.com/GolfSmarterTV.Golf Smarter Mulligans is supported by autoslash.com who can help you find the lowest rate possible for your next car rental. Golf Smarter Mulligans is also brought to you by TwoGuysWithGolfBalls.com where you can buy premium used golf balls, with little to no discernible difference, and at a fraction of the cost of new balls. Use “golfsmarter” at checkout to get an additional 10% off every order, every time! Some restrictions apply.If you have a question about whether or not Fred is using any of the methods, equipment or apps we’ve discussed, or if you’d like to share a comment about what you’ve heard in this or any other episode, please write because Fred will get back to you. Either write to [email protected] or click on the Hey Fred button, at golfsmarter.com

710: J Wesley Frost plays golf to get away from thinking about his work as a small town police officer. So does the main character of his first self published book, “18 Holes” available on Amazon. But that’s where the similarity ends. The main character, Henry Walsh, is about taking you out for a detailed round of golf, but like all of us, it’s what happens between shots that makes this book hard to put down. . Congratulations to Petra C of Santee, CA. Petra has been selected at random to receive an online full swing assessment from Jeff Ritter of MTTPerformance.com. Our next giveaway is a $100 Amazon Gift Card courtesy of Autoslash.com. Enter at GolfSmarter.com/giveaway2019. Deadline for entry is October 20, 2019 Midnight PDT. This week on Golf Smarter Mulligans, published each Friday, features the return of Carey Mumford, father of modern day sports psychology and the creator of the Clear Key System. Subscribe to Golf Smarter Mulligans for free wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts or at YouTube.com/GolfSmarterTV.Golf Smarter Mulligans is supported by autoslash.com who can help you find the lowest rate possible for your next car rental. Golf Smarter Mulligans is also brought to you by TwoGuysWithGolfBalls.com where you can buy premium used golf balls, with little to no discernible difference, and at a fraction of the cost of new balls. Use “golfsmarter” at checkout to get an additional 10% off every order, every time! Some restrictions apply.If you have a question about whether or not Fred is using any of the methods, equipment or apps we’ve discussed, or if you’d like to share a comment about what you’ve heard in this or any other episode, please write because Fred will get back to you. Either write to [email protected] or click on the Hey Fred button, at golfsmarter.com

707: When Jack Nicklaus, Chi Chi Rodriquez, and Lee Trevino endorse your swing method, you have to be doing something special. Gravity Golf is special! After two conversations with his son, this time we speak to the creator and founder of Gravity Golf, David Lee. Almost by accident, in 1973, the science of Gravity Golf was discovered while on the practice tee, but when you hear how it works, you’ll be captivated. Get more at gravitygolf.com, and take advantage of the exclusive Golf Smarter 20% discount on the Gravity Golf Challenge with the coupon code "golfsmarter". Our next giveaway is a online swing assessment courtesy of Jeff Ritter, featured on episode 706. Enter at GolfSmarter.com/giveaway2019. Deadline for entry is October 6, 2019 Midnight PDT. This week on Golf Smarter Mulligans, published each Friday, features a conversation with Suzanne Noblett, two time LPGA Midwest Section Teacher of the Year talking about getting the most out of your practice range sessions. The episode is called “Practice Golf with Attention & Intention for Great Results”. Subscribe to Golf Smarter Mulligans for free wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts or at YouTube.com/GolfSmarterTV.Golf Smarter Mulligans is supported by autoslash.com who can help you find the lowest rate possible for your next car rental. Golf Smarter Mulligans is also brought to you by TwoGuysWithGolfBalls.com where you can buy premium used golf balls, with little to no discernible difference, and at a fraction of the cost of new balls. Use “golfsmarter” at checkout to get an additional 10% off every order, every time! Some restrictions apply.If you have a question about whether or not Fred is using any of the methods, equipment or apps we’ve discussed, or if you’d like to share a comment about what you’ve heard in this or any other episode, please write because Fred will get back to you. Either write to [email protected] or click on the Hey Fred button, at golfsmarter.com

708: This is part 2 of our conversation on Gravity Golf with Daniel Lee. As last week was our introduction to how Gravity Golf came into existence and how it works, this week we get into the nuts and bolts of how to make it work for you. Daniel also provides Golf Smarter listeners with an extremely generous 20% discount on the Gravity Golf Challenge with the coupon code “golfsmarter”. There are 3 stages of the Challenge, and by purchasing the “All Access Pass” to all three you could save around $100US with this discount! Go to GravityGolf.com for more. Congratulations to Stephen L of San Antonio, TX. He's been selected at random to receive a $100 Amazon Gift Card courtesy of autoslash.com. Our next giveaway is a online swing assessment courtesy of Jeff Ritter, featured on episode 706. Enter at GolfSmarter.com/giveaway2019. Deadline for entry is October 6, 2019 Midnight PDT. This week on Golf Smarter Mulligans, published each Friday, features another conversation with Dr. Joseph Parent, author of “Zen Putting: Mastering The Mental Game Around the Greens”. Due to a scheduling error, this is actually part 1 of the conversation and last week was part 2. Sorry. Subscribe to Golf Smarter Mulligans for free wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts or at YouTube.com/GolfSmarterTV.Golf Smarter Mulligans is supported by autoslash.com who can help you find the lowest rate possible for your next car rental. Golf Smarter Mulligans is also brought to you by TwoGuysWithGolfBalls.com where you can buy premium used golf balls, with little to no discernible difference, and at a fraction of the cost of new balls. Use “golfsmarter” at checkout to get an additional 10% off every order, every time! Some restrictions apply.If you have a question about whether or not Fred is using any of the methods, equipment or apps we’ve discussed, or if you’d like to share a comment about what you’ve heard in this or any other episode, please write because Fred will get back to you. Either write to [email protected] or click on the Hey Fred button, at golfsmarter.com

707: Gravity Golf could be the most logical golf swing methods ever introduced, which is why it’s praises have been sung by some of the greatest golfers in the modern era. In part 1 of a surprising 2 part conversation, we speak with Daniel Lee, son of the Founder, David Lee, and one of the lead instructors at the Gravity Golf Schools. Almost by accident, in 1973, the Gravity Golf science was discovered while on the practice tee, but when you hear how it works, you’ll be captivated. Get more at gravitygolf.com, but don’t make any purchases or start the Gravity Golf Challenge until you hear part 2. (SPOILER ALERT) Daniel makes a very generous offer to all Golf Smarter listeners. Our next giveaway is for a $100 Amazon Gift Card courtesy of autoslash.com. Enter at GolfSmarter.com/giveaway2019. Deadline for entry is September 22, 2019 Midnight PDT. This week on Golf Smarter Mulligans, published each Friday, features a conversation with Dr. Joseph Parent, author of Zen Golf, the most popular mental game book in history. In this episode he introduces us to his new book, “Zen Putting: Mastering The Mental Game Around the Greens”. Subscribe to Golf Smarter Mulligans for free wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts or at YouTube.com/GolfSmarterTV.Golf Smarter Mulligans is supported by autoslash.com who can help you find the lowest rate possible for your next car rental. Golf Smarter Mulligans is also brought to you by TwoGuysWithGolfBalls.com where you can buy premium used golf balls, with little to no discernible difference, and at a fraction of the cost of new balls. Use “golfsmarter” at checkout to get an additional 10% off every order, every time! Some restrictions apply.If you have a question about whether or not Fred is using any of the methods, equipment or apps we’ve discussed, or if you’d like to share a comment about what you’ve heard in this or any other episode, please write because Fred will get back to you. Either write to [email protected] or click on the Hey Fred button, at golfsmarter.com

706: Jeff Ritter (MTTgolf on Twitter/Instagram. MakeTheTurn on Facebook and YouTube) of Make the Turn Golf (app and mttperformance.com website) is one of our favorite instructors not because he’s the son of a golf instructor or that he’s been teaching since he was 16, it’s because he has a fully integrated approach to making his students better by combining Skill Building, Mindset, Fitness, and Nutrition. In this conversation we talk about how becoming a complete golfer who “plays a game” will outplay someone who is just focused on swing mechanics.Congratulations to Matthew K of Sanford, NC. He's been selected at random to receive a dozen premium used golf balls of his choice courtesy of Sam Hogan and TwoGuysWithGolfBalls.com.Our next giveaway is for a $100 Amazon Gift Card courtesy of Autoslash.com. Enter at GolfSmarter.com/giveaway2019. Deadline for entry is September 22, 2019 Midnight PDT. This week on Golf Smarter Mulligans, published each Friday, features a fascinating conversation with golf course architect Brian Silva on What Makes a Golf Course Great. Subscribe to Golf Smarter Mulligans for free wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts or at YouTube.com/GolfSmarterTV.Golf Smarter Mulligans is supported by autoslash.com who can help you find the lowest rate possible for your next car rental. Golf Smarter Mulligans is also brought to you by TwoGuysWithGolfBalls.com where you can buy premium used golf balls, with little to no discernible difference, and at a fraction of the cost of new balls. Use “golfsmarter” at checkout to get an additional 10% off every order, every time! Some restrictions apply.If you have a question about whether or not Fred is using any of the methods, equipment or apps we’ve discussed, or if you’d like to share a comment about what you’ve heard in this or any other episode, please write because Fred will get back to you. Either write to [email protected] or click on the Hey Fred button, at golfsmarter.com

705: George Kelly is the CEO of Greenway Golf, a company that specializes in golf course maintenance, management, restoration, and construction. In this conversation we talk about the variety of grasses used on courses and why. We also learn about two of their course projects in Northern California that are special and fun (if you can get on the property). The exclusive Mayacama in the wine country area of Sonoma County, and their Australian Links style course designed by Rees Jones, Corica Park in Alameda. Our next giveaway is for a dozen premium used golf balls of your choice from TWOGUYSWITHGOLFBALLS.com. Enter at GolfSmarter.com/giveaway2019. Deadline for entry is September 9, 2019 Midnight PDT. Fred reads a listener email thanking Josh Zander for his incredible instruction that was featured on episode 607, published on 18October, 2017. This week on Golf Smarter Mulligans, #21, we meet the founder of Bird Golf Academy, Jay Ewing. In an earlier episode of Mulligans we met Carey Mumford and heard about his Clear Key System. Bird Golf Academy was where we first met Carey, and they’re still big fans of his mental game approach to better golf. Jay provides insights to Carey’s work and also shares a couple of great tips for better putting and golf. Subscribe to Golf Smarter Mulligans for free wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts or at YouTube.com/GolfSmarterTV.Golf Smarter Mulligans is supported by autoslash.com who can help you find the lowest rate possible for your next car rental. Golf Smarter Mulligans is also brought to you by TwoGuysWithGolfBalls.com where you can buy premium used golf balls, with little to no discernible difference, and at a fraction of the cost of new balls. Use “golfsmarter” at checkout to get an additional 10% off every order, every time! Some restrictions apply.If you have a question about whether or not Fred is using any of the methods, equipment or apps we’ve discussed, or if you’d like to share a comment about what you’ve heard in this or any other episode, please write because Fred will get back to you. Either write to [email protected] or click on the Hey Fred button, at golfsmarter.com

704: Bob Van Dusen is the only golf instructor in the United States who is teaching the methods we heard about last episode from Brian Sparks called the Easiest Golf Swing that is especially effective for golfers 50 and older. In this conversation we get into more detail and drills on how to achieve better ball striking and you may be shocked to hear tips that may go against everything you’ve heard in the past. Congratulations Jim A of Sao Paulo, Brazil! His name was selected at random to win a $100 Amazon Gift Card from Autoslash.com Our next giveaway is for a dozen premium used golf balls of your choice from TWOGUYSWITHGOLFBALLS.com. Enter at GolfSmarter.com/giveaway2019. Deadline for entry is August 25, 2019 Midnight PDT. This week on Golf Smarter Mulligans, #20, is with Scott Strool who has developed a practice session that will help you get the most from your time on the range. Some people suggest that you practice like you play, others emphasize to practice with a purpose. But those don’t necessarily work for everyone. Listen for tips on how to make practice more effective than ever. Subscribe to Golf Smarter Mulligans for free wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts or at YouTube.com/GolfSmarterTV.Golf Smarter Mulligans is supported by autoslash.com who can help you find the lowest rate possible for your next car rental. Golf Smarter Mulligans is also brought to you by TwoGuysWithGolfBalls.com where you can buy premium used golf balls, with little to no discernible difference, and at a fraction of the cost of new balls. Use “golfsmarter” at checkout to get an additional 10% off every order, every time! Some restrictions apply.If you have a question about whether or not Fred is using any of the methods, equipment or apps we’ve discussed, or if you’d like to share a comment about what you’ve heard in this or any other episode, please write because Fred will get back to you. Either write to [email protected] or click on the Hey Fred button, at golfsmarter.com