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How Would You Start Golf Differently?
Oct. 16, 2024

How Would You Start Golf Differently?

Today's episode is a thoughtful one. Mark, Lou, and Greg have all been playing golf for years. In those decades, we've learned a lot about the game and the game has changed a lot. If they had to start over, knowing what they ...
Learning From Tour Pro Swings: Shaft Lean (Irons)
Oct. 14, 2024

Learning From Tour Pro Swings: Shaft Lean (Irons)

Learning From Tour Pro Swings: Shaft Lean (Irons)
Learning From Tour Pro Swings: Shaft Lean (Irons)
Oct. 13, 2024

Learning From Tour Pro Swings: Shaft Lean (Irons)

Like lag, shaft lean can be one of those golf buzz/fad terms that can make golfers chase the wrong things. To start, it's good to know what a reasonable standard might. In this episode, Mark has Lou and Greg guessing the aver...
SMS - 15 Index, Shots to Hole Out from 200 Yards, FW and Rough
Oct. 12, 2024

SMS - 15 Index, Shots to Hole Out from 200 Yards, FW and Rough

SMS - 15 Index, Shots to Hole Out from 200 Yards, FW and Rough
SMS - 15 Index, Shots to Hole Out from 200 Yards, FW and Rough
Oct. 11, 2024

SMS - 15 Index, Shots to Hole Out from 200 Yards, FW and Rough

Welcome to the "Saturday Morning Golf Stat" from the Hack it Out Golf Podcast. In today's episode, Lou puts Greg and Mark to the test on their knowledge of long approach shots from an average golfer. What's the difference bet...
Improving Your Putting
Oct. 10, 2024

Improving Your Putting

Improving Your Putting
Improving Your Putting
Oct. 9, 2024

Improving Your Putting

The SG revolution has taught us that driving the ball a long way and hitting irons close are the key to consistent scoring. But the fact remains: you have to get the ball in the hole, and most of the time, that means you have...
Learning From Tour Pro Swings: Pelvis Lift
Oct. 7, 2024

Learning From Tour Pro Swings: Pelvis Lift

Learning From Tour Pro Swings: Pelvis Lift
Learning From Tour Pro Swings: Pelvis Lift
Oct. 6, 2024

Learning From Tour Pro Swings: Pelvis Lift

Mark continues to use measured Tour pro data to help us all play better golf. In this episode, he has Lou and Greg guessing how the pelvis moves vertically through the golf swing? Is it going up or down on the backswing? By h...
SMS - 7 iron from FW, Median Proximity, Scratch and 15 index
Oct. 5, 2024

SMS - 7 iron from FW, Median Proximity, Scratch and 15 index

SMS - 7 iron from FW, Median Proximity, Scratch and 15 index
SMS - 7 iron from FW, Median Proximity, Scratch and 15 index
Oct. 4, 2024

SMS - 7 iron from FW, Median Proximity, Scratch and 15 index

Welcome to the "Saturday Morning Golf Stat" from the Hack it Out Golf Podcast. In today's episode, Lou addresses the long-standing argument that while scratch players are better than handicap golfers at a specific distance, i...
Can Golfers Celebrate?
Oct. 3, 2024

Can Golfers Celebrate?

Can Golfers Celebrate?
Can Golfers Celebrate?
Oct. 2, 2024

Can Golfers Celebrate?

It's a debate that arises from time to time, especially in conjunction with team events like the Ryder and Presidents Cups: what is an "appropriate" celebration in golf? In today's episode, Lou, Greg, and Mark talk about the ...
Learning From Tour Pro Swings: Grip Speed
Sept. 30, 2024

Learning From Tour Pro Swings: Grip Speed

Learning From Tour Pro Swings: Grip Speed
Learning From Tour Pro Swings: Grip Speed
Sept. 29, 2024

Learning From Tour Pro Swings: Grip Speed

Today's episode of the podcast looks at another element of a top level swing: the speed the grip is moving. For Rory, when hitting driver, how fast are his hands moving? Is he faster in his downswing than his backswing? If so...
SMS - 7 iron from FW, Greens hit, Scratch and 15 index
Sept. 28, 2024

SMS - 7 iron from FW, Greens hit, Scratch and 15 index

SMS - 7 iron from FW, Greens hit, Scratch and 15 index
SMS - 7 iron from FW, Greens hit, Scratch and 15 index
Sept. 27, 2024

SMS - 7 iron from FW, Greens hit, Scratch and 15 index

Welcome to the "Saturday Morning Golf Stat" from the Hack it Out Golf Podcast. Each of these will be a mini-episode (10-15 minutes long) about an interesting golf stat. We will discuss what you can learn, and most importantly...
Are We Getting Custom Fitting All Wrong?
Sept. 26, 2024

Are We Getting Custom Fitting All Wrong?

Are We Getting Custom Fitting All Wrong?
Are We Getting Custom Fitting All Wrong?
Sept. 25, 2024

Are We Getting Custom Fitting All Wrong?

You're looking to buy new clubs, and you know you should get fitted for them. But what does that mean? How many clubs in your bag should be customized for you? Is there a difference between your 8 iron fitting and your 6 iron...
Learning From Tour Player Swings, Part 10 (Distance Between Elbows)
Sept. 23, 2024

Learning From Tour Player Swings, Part 10 (Distance Between Elbows)

Learning From Tour Player Swings, Part 10 (Distance Between Elbows)
Learning From Tour Player Swings, Part 10 (Distance Between Elbows)
Sept. 22, 2024

Learning From Tour Player Swings, Part 10 (Distance Between Elbows)

Mark, Lou, and Greg continue to take measured data from Tour swings and see what it tells us for making real improvement in our games. In this episode, Mark quizzes Greg and Lou about the elbows: particularly, how far apart L...
SMS - 5 Index, 75 FW, Up and Down vs 4 or More
Sept. 21, 2024

SMS - 5 Index, 75 FW, Up and Down vs 4 or More

SMS - 5 Index, 75 FW, Up and Down vs 4 or More
SMS - 5 Index, 75 FW, Up and Down vs 4 or More
Sept. 20, 2024

SMS - 5 Index, 75 FW, Up and Down vs 4 or More

Welcome to the "Saturday Morning Golf Stat" from the Hack it Out Golf Podcast. Today's episode is a "manage your expectations" special. We have a very good player, a 5-index, 75 yards from the hole in the fairway. How often i...
Indoor Putting Practice
Sept. 19, 2024

Indoor Putting Practice

Indoor Putting Practice