Episodes

Putting from off the green—the Texas wedge—is polarizing. In some parts of the world, it's completely normal. For some golfers, it smacks of desperation: a shot that indicates that a golfer lacks the skill to use a more lofted club. In today's episode, Lou begins with some data that indicates that way more of us should be using the putter from off the green, and then he and Mark and Lou give advice for practicing and using a shot that could save many of us a lot of strokes. Where to find us: M...

Saturday Morning Golf Stat - 10 Index, Best vs. Worst Putting and Approach

Welcome to the "Saturday Morning Golf Stat" from the Hack it Out Golf Podcast. Not all 10-index golfers are the same. In today's episode, Lou asks Mark and Greg to guess the strokes difference between the best and worst 10-index putters and the strokes difference between the best and worst 10-index golfers in approach play. The numbers give insight into where different golfers should focus their efforts for the most efficient improvement. Each of these will be a mini-episode (10-15 minutes long...

Adjusting Your Driver

Virtually all modern drivers have some adjustability: loft, lie, face angle, and sometimes moveable weights. What are the pros and cons of adjustable clubs? Will moving your driver settings help your slice? In this episode, Mark, Lou, and Greg discuss this aspect of golf equipment, giving insight on what club tinkering can—and can't—do for your game. Where to find us: Mark Crossfield's weekly newsletter: https://www.crossfieldgolf.com/subscribe Mark Crossfield on Twitter: https://twitter.com/...

Champions Tour Q-School Debrief

In this episode of the Hack It Out golf podcast, the focus is on host Greg Chalmers. Greg recently played in the final stage of Champions Tour Q-School, coming agonizingly close to securing his card for the upcoming season. Here, he joins Mark and Lou to recap the tournament, talking about what he learned about his own game and what changes he's making to prepare for many more years of professional golf. Where to find us: Mark Crossfield's weekly newsletter: https://www.crossfieldgolf.com/subs...

Saturday Morning Golf Stat - Tour Pros, Percent of Putts Left Short, 20 and 40 feet

Welcome to the "Saturday Morning Golf Stat" from the Hack it Out Golf Podcast. We've all heard it before: "never up, never in." But is that what we see on the PGA Tour? And if not, why might it be a good thing for some of your putts to come up short? And is there a distance from the hole where you would want to see half of your putts coming up short? 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...

Driver Angle of Attack, Pros vs Ams

There's a chart of PGA Tour Trackman averages that indicates that the Tour professionals hit down with their drivers. And yet, we're regularly told that we should be hitting up on the ball. Why the discrepancy? In this episode, Mark, Lou, and Greg answer this question from a listener and give advice for what you should be trying to do when you're hitting driver. Where to find us: Mark Crossfield's weekly newsletter: https://www.crossfieldgolf.com/subscribe Mark Crossfield on Twitter: https://...

Get a Free Analysis from Steph Curry's Golf Coach

We have a special guest for today's episode. Mark, Lou, and Greg speak with elite coach Alex Riggs. Alex works with tour pros, elite amateurs (including NBA legend Steph Curry), and amateur golfers at every skill level. Sign up at the link below and get: A FREE online lesson from Alex Alex's FREE course: "Building a Better Backswing" All of this is free. Don't pass it up! https://coach.skillest.com/alex-riggs Where to find us: Mark Crossfield's weekly newsletter: https://www.crossfieldgol...

Emergency Episode: Rory's Tweet About Stenson

Emergency episode chatting about the Rory/Stenson situation. Where to find us: Mark Crossfield's weekly newsletter: https://www.crossfieldgolf.com/subscribe Mark Crossfield on Twitter: https://twitter.com/4golfonline Mark Crossfield on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/4golfonline Lou Stagner's weekly newsletter: https://newsletter.loustagnergolf.com/subscribe Lou Stagner on Twitter: https://twitter.com/LouStagner Greg Chalmers on Twitter: https://twitter.com/GregChalmersPGA The Hack...

Saturday Morning Golf Stat - Driver Distance

Welcome to the "Saturday Morning Golf Stat" from the Hack it Out Golf Podcast. In today's episode, Lou has chosen a timely question: amateur driver distance. What percent of amateur male golfers are really hitting it 280+ off the tee? On the other end of the distance spectrum, how many average under 200? Mark and Greg offer their guesses and then break down the numbers. Each of these will be a mini-episode (10-15 minutes long) about an interesting golf stat. We will discuss what you can learn, ...

Jon Rahm Signs with LIV!!!

Emergency episode reacting to Jon Rahm signing with LIV Where to find us: Mark Crossfield's weekly newsletter: https://www.crossfieldgolf.com/subscribe Mark Crossfield on Twitter: https://twitter.com/4golfonline Mark Crossfield on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/4golfonline Lou Stagner's weekly newsletter: https://newsletter.loustagnergolf.com/subscribe Lou Stagner on Twitter: https://twitter.com/LouStagner Greg Chalmers on Twitter: https://twitter.com/GregChalmersPGA The Hack It O...

The Golf Ball is Rolling Back

Emergency episode reacting to the golf ball rollback announced by the USGA and R&A. Where to find us: Mark Crossfield's weekly newsletter: https://www.crossfieldgolf.com/subscribe Mark Crossfield on Twitter: https://twitter.com/4golfonline Mark Crossfield on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/4golfonline Lou Stagner's weekly newsletter: https://newsletter.loustagnergolf.com/subscribe Lou Stagner on Twitter: https://twitter.com/LouStagner Greg Chalmers on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Gr...

Golf Ball Rollback with Dr. Sasho MacKenzie

We have a special guest for today's episode of the hack it out golf podcast. Dr. Sasho MacKenzie, one of the smartest minds in golf joins us to chat about the rumored golf ball rollback that will be implemented by the USGA and R&A. Where to find us: Mark Crossfield's weekly newsletter: https://www.crossfieldgolf.com/subscribe Mark Crossfield on Twitter: https://twitter.com/4golfonline Mark Crossfield on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/4golfonline Lou Stagner's weekly newsletter: https...

Saturday Morning Golf Stat - Greg Chalmers Putting Stats