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What Does It Mean to Swing Fast?
Jan. 4, 2026

What Does It Mean to Swing Fast?

With modern launch monitors, it's pretty easy to tell who swings fastest—you just measure it. But what about relative speed? In this episode, Mark, Lou, and Greg talk speed potential and efficiency. Which of the three of them...
What Does It Mean to Swing Fast?
Jan. 4, 2026

What Does It Mean to Swing Fast?

With modern launch monitors, it's pretty easy to tell who swings fastest—you just measure it. But what about relative speed? In this episode, Mark, Lou, and Greg talk speed potential and efficiency. Which of the three of them...
SMS - Scratch, 125 in Fairway, Shots to Finish Hitting vs Missing Green
Jan. 2, 2026

SMS - Scratch, 125 in Fairway, Shots to Finish Hitting vs Missing Green

You already know it: hitting more greens in regulation is the key to better scores. But how much difference does it make? In this episode, Lou asks Greg and Mark to compare the scores a scratch golfer will make when he hits v...
SMS - Scratch, 125 in Fairway, Shots to Finish Hitting vs Missing Green
Jan. 2, 2026

SMS - Scratch, 125 in Fairway, Shots to Finish Hitting vs Missing Green

You already know it: hitting more greens in regulation is the key to better scores. But how much difference does it make? In this episode, Lou asks Greg and Mark to compare the scores a scratch golfer will make when he hits v...
Pathways to the PGA Tour
Dec. 31, 2025

Pathways to the PGA Tour

The limited routes to be able to play on LIV have been much-discussed, but is the PGA Tour headed in a similar direction? In this episode, Greg, Mark, and Lou discuss changes to the PGA Tour qualifying. How should qualificati...
Pathways to the PGA Tour
Dec. 31, 2025

Pathways to the PGA Tour

The limited routes to be able to play on LIV have been much-discussed, but is the PGA Tour headed in a similar direction? In this episode, Greg, Mark, and Lou discuss changes to the PGA Tour qualifying. How should qualificati...
2025 Golf Year in Review
Dec. 28, 2025

2025 Golf Year in Review

The year of Scottie? Or of Rory? Or of the Greggie? In today's episode, Mark, Lou, and Greg look back at the big golf stories of 2025, from Rory's history-clinching win at Augusta to Scottie's sustained dominance. They also l...
2025 Golf Year in Review
Dec. 28, 2025

2025 Golf Year in Review

The year of Scottie? Or of Rory? Or of the Greggie? In today's episode, Mark, Lou, and Greg look back at the big golf stories of 2025, from Rory's history-clinching win at Augusta to Scottie's sustained dominance. They also l...
SMS - Length of Holes for 10 Index to Average Par
Dec. 27, 2025

SMS - Length of Holes for 10 Index to Average Par

Today's episode belongs in the Expectations Hall of Fame. How long would a par 3, a par 4, and a par 5 need to be for a 10-index player to average par on each? Lou puts this question to Mark and Greg. The answer gives these g...
SMS - Length of Holes for 10 Index to Average Par
Dec. 27, 2025

SMS - Length of Holes for 10 Index to Average Par

Today's episode belongs in the Expectations Hall of Fame. How long would a par 3, a par 4, and a par 5 need to be for a 10-index player to average par on each? Lou puts this question to Mark and Greg. The answer gives these g...
Greggie as Quizmaster
Dec. 24, 2025

Greggie as Quizmaster

In today's episode, Greg's stat internship has ended and he is now in the quizmaster's seat! Rather than a deep dive into the Arccos database, Greg pulls from a recent charity golf event to ask Lou and Mark about how often th...
Greggie as Quizmaster
Dec. 24, 2025

Greggie as Quizmaster

In today's episode, Greg's stat internship has ended and he is now in the quizmaster's seat! Rather than a deep dive into the Arccos database, Greg pulls from a recent charity golf event to ask Lou and Mark about how often th...
When the Wheels Fall Off
Dec. 21, 2025

When the Wheels Fall Off

You're playing with Greg and make the turn playing far better than normal. What's your mindset? In this episode, Greg tells a recent story just like this, and Mark and Lou talk about how recreational golfers handle the pressu...
When the Wheels Fall Off
Dec. 21, 2025

When the Wheels Fall Off

You're playing with Greg and make the turn playing far better than normal. What's your mindset? In this episode, Greg tells a recent story just like this, and Mark and Lou talk about how recreational golfers handle the pressu...
SMS - Shooting 5 Strokes Better Than Scoring Average
Dec. 19, 2025

SMS - Shooting 5 Strokes Better Than Scoring Average

Where is the good variability in scoring? In this episode, Lou asks Mark and Greg about the ridiculously good rounds—where you go out and shoot 5 strokes (or better) than your season scoring average. How likely are you to do ...
SMS - Shooting 5 Strokes Better Than Scoring Average
Dec. 19, 2025

SMS - Shooting 5 Strokes Better Than Scoring Average

Where is the good variability in scoring? In this episode, Lou asks Mark and Greg about the ridiculously good rounds—where you go out and shoot 5 strokes (or better) than your season scoring average. How likely are you to do ...
LIV Player Movement Rumors
Dec. 17, 2025

LIV Player Movement Rumors

X is abuzz with suggestions of players going to—and possibly leaving—LIV Golf. In this episode, Mark, Lou, and Greg offer their opinions on these rumors, but more significantly, discuss the state of LIV and whether its curren...
LIV Player Movement Rumors
Dec. 17, 2025

LIV Player Movement Rumors

X is abuzz with suggestions of players going to—and possibly leaving—LIV Golf. In this episode, Mark, Lou, and Greg offer their opinions on these rumors, but more significantly, discuss the state of LIV and whether its curren...
Australian Open Recap
Dec. 14, 2025

Australian Open Recap

Greg remains an absolute world-class golfer. In today's episode, he joins Mark and Lou to recap his T14 finish at the Australian Open. At an event he's won twice before, Greg showed up in force. He takes us through the week o...
Australian Open Recap
Dec. 14, 2025

Australian Open Recap

Greg remains an absolute world-class golfer. In today's episode, he joins Mark and Lou to recap his T14 finish at the Australian Open. At an event he's won twice before, Greg showed up in force. He takes us through the week o...
SMS - Multiple PGA Tour Player Stats
Dec. 12, 2025

SMS - Multiple PGA Tour Player Stats

Welcome to the "Saturday Morning Golf Stat" from the Hack it Out Golf Podcast. This week, the crew welcomes Greg back after his impressive Australian Open performance, and Lou comes with a grab bag of Tour Pro questions for G...
SMS - Multiple PGA Tour Player Stats
Dec. 12, 2025

SMS - Multiple PGA Tour Player Stats

Welcome to the "Saturday Morning Golf Stat" from the Hack it Out Golf Podcast. This week, the crew welcomes Greg back after his impressive Australian Open performance, and Lou comes with a grab bag of Tour Pro questions for G...
Getting to a Single Figure Index
Dec. 10, 2025

Getting to a Single Figure Index

You're regularly shooting in the 80s: that's no small accomplishment in this game. Your next goal: a handicap index solidly in the single figures. In this episode, Lou and Mark give you the best tips and advice for where to f...
Getting to a Single Figure Index
Dec. 10, 2025

Getting to a Single Figure Index

You're regularly shooting in the 80s: that's no small accomplishment in this game. Your next goal: a handicap index solidly in the single figures. In this episode, Lou and Mark give you the best tips and advice for where to f...