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Should Bunkers Be More Hazardous?
Nov. 9, 2025

Should Bunkers Be More Hazardous?

Today's episode is inspired by another listener question: should bunkers present more of a hazard—especially for professional golfers? Mark, Lou, and Greg engage in a really insightful conversation that reaches to the foundat...
Should Bunkers Be More Hazardous?
Nov. 9, 2025

Should Bunkers Be More Hazardous?

Today's episode is inspired by another listener question: should bunkers present more of a hazard—especially for professional golfers? Mark, Lou, and Greg engage in a really insightful conversation that reaches to the foundat...
SMS - 150 Yards in Fairway, Hole Out in 4 or Less, Scratch, 10, and 20
Nov. 7, 2025

SMS - 150 Yards in Fairway, Hole Out in 4 or Less, Scratch, 10, and 20

Welcome to the "Saturday Morning Golf Stat" from the Hack it Out Golf Podcast. From 150–159 in the fairway, how often would you expect to close out the hole in 4 shots or less? In this episode, Lou brings that question to Mar...
SMS - 150 Yards in Fairway, Hole Out in 4 or Less, Scratch, 10, and 20
Nov. 7, 2025

SMS - 150 Yards in Fairway, Hole Out in 4 or Less, Scratch, 10, and 20

Welcome to the "Saturday Morning Golf Stat" from the Hack it Out Golf Podcast. From 150–159 in the fairway, how often would you expect to close out the hole in 4 shots or less? In this episode, Lou brings that question to Mar...
The Schwab Cup Playoffs Begin!
Nov. 5, 2025

The Schwab Cup Playoffs Begin!

The Schwab Cup Playoffs are underway! In this episode, recorded after the first playoff event (the Dominion Energy Charity Classic) and before the second (the Simmons Bank Championship), Greg joins Mark and Lou to recap the f...
The Schwab Cup Playoffs Begin!
Nov. 5, 2025

The Schwab Cup Playoffs Begin!

The Schwab Cup Playoffs are underway! In this episode, recorded after the first playoff event (the Dominion Energy Charity Classic) and before the second (the Simmons Bank Championship), Greg joins Mark and Lou to recap the f...
Lou's Scotland Trip Recap
Nov. 2, 2025

Lou's Scotland Trip Recap

Previously, Lou previewed with Mark and Lou his upcoming trip, with the Princeton Golf Teams, to St Andrews. In this episode, he takes us through the trip: the practice rounds at Jubilee, the tournament format, the food, the ...
Lou's Scotland Trip Recap
Nov. 2, 2025

Lou's Scotland Trip Recap

Previously, Lou previewed with Mark and Lou his upcoming trip, with the Princeton Golf Teams, to St Andrews. In this episode, he takes us through the trip: the practice rounds at Jubilee, the tournament format, the food, the ...
SMS - 5 Index, 75 Yards in Fairway, Up and Down vs 4 or More
Oct. 31, 2025

SMS - 5 Index, 75 Yards in Fairway, Up and Down vs 4 or More

Welcome to the "Saturday Morning Golf Stat" from the Hack it Out Golf Podcast. Today's episode: good golfers, simple shot. How often will a 5-index player get up and down from 75 yards in the fairway? At the other extreme, h...
SMS - 5 Index, 75 Yards in Fairway, Up and Down vs 4 or More
Oct. 31, 2025

SMS - 5 Index, 75 Yards in Fairway, Up and Down vs 4 or More

Welcome to the "Saturday Morning Golf Stat" from the Hack it Out Golf Podcast. Today's episode: good golfers, simple shot. How often will a 5-index player get up and down from 75 yards in the fairway? At the other extreme, h...
Playing on Different Grasses
Oct. 29, 2025

Playing on Different Grasses

If you play golf at more than one place, you'll find that the playing surface for our game varies considerably. In this episode, Mark, Lou, and Greg take a listener question about playing from different types of grasses. You'...
Playing on Different Grasses
Oct. 29, 2025

Playing on Different Grasses

If you play golf at more than one place, you'll find that the playing surface for our game varies considerably. In this episode, Mark, Lou, and Greg take a listener question about playing from different types of grasses. You'...
What Can Normal Golfers Learn from Tour Pros?
Oct. 26, 2025

What Can Normal Golfers Learn from Tour Pros?

You probably don't have the golf skill of a Tour pro, or else you'd likely be a Tour pro. But there are other facets of the professional's game that any golfer can learn from. In this episode, Mark, Greg, and Lou pull insight...
What Can Normal Golfers Learn from Tour Pros?
Oct. 26, 2025

What Can Normal Golfers Learn from Tour Pros?

You probably don't have the golf skill of a Tour pro, or else you'd likely be a Tour pro. But there are other facets of the professional's game that any golfer can learn from. In this episode, Mark, Greg, and Lou pull insight...
SMS - All Scratch Stats
Oct. 24, 2025

SMS - All Scratch Stats

Welcome to the "Saturday Morning Golf Stat" from the Hack it Out Golf Podcast. For many golfers, a scratch handicap is an aspiration, and scratch players are the best players they know. In this episode, Lou asks Mark and Gre...
SMS - All Scratch Stats
Oct. 24, 2025

SMS - All Scratch Stats

Welcome to the "Saturday Morning Golf Stat" from the Hack it Out Golf Podcast. For many golfers, a scratch handicap is an aspiration, and scratch players are the best players they know. In this episode, Lou asks Mark and Gre...
Why Is Change So Hard in Golf?
Oct. 22, 2025

Why Is Change So Hard in Golf?

"And there's that slice/hook/chunk again!" We've all been there: working at the range to make a swing change, and then we see the old pattern emerge. Why is it so hard to make a change stick? In this episode, Mark, Lou, and G...
Why Is Change So Hard in Golf?
Oct. 22, 2025

Why Is Change So Hard in Golf?

"And there's that slice/hook/chunk again!" We've all been there: working at the range to make a swing change, and then we see the old pattern emerge. Why is it so hard to make a change stick? In this episode, Mark, Lou, and G...
Where Do Double Bogeys Come From?
Oct. 19, 2025

Where Do Double Bogeys Come From?

We've all said it: "It would have been an amazing round except for those few holes!" Buy why does that keep happening? In this episode, Lou brings data from fellow Arccos data maestro Michael Hutch, and he and Mark talk about...
Where Do Double Bogeys Come From?
Oct. 19, 2025

Where Do Double Bogeys Come From?

We've all said it: "It would have been an amazing round except for those few holes!" Buy why does that keep happening? In this episode, Lou brings data from fellow Arccos data maestro Michael Hutch, and he and Mark talk about...
SMS - 50 Yard Wedge, 0 SG, Scratch, 10, and 20
Oct. 17, 2025

SMS - 50 Yard Wedge, 0 SG, Scratch, 10, and 20

Welcome to the "Saturday Morning Golf Stat" from the Hack it Out Golf Podcast. Ah, the dread half-wedge. In this episode, Lou asks Mark and Greg about the distance at which a scratch, 10, and 20 index golfer breaks even for ...
SMS - 50 Yard Wedge, 0 SG, Scratch, 10, and 20
Oct. 17, 2025

SMS - 50 Yard Wedge, 0 SG, Scratch, 10, and 20

Welcome to the "Saturday Morning Golf Stat" from the Hack it Out Golf Podcast. Ah, the dread half-wedge. In this episode, Lou asks Mark and Greg about the distance at which a scratch, 10, and 20 index golfer breaks even for ...
Mark Hits the Gym
Oct. 15, 2025

Mark Hits the Gym

It's that time: Mark needs to work on his body. In this episode, Mark talks with Greg and Lou about his early steps in evaluating his strength and fitness and what he's working on to improve his strength and make better gains...
Mark Hits the Gym
Oct. 15, 2025

Mark Hits the Gym

It's that time: Mark needs to work on his body. In this episode, Mark talks with Greg and Lou about his early steps in evaluating his strength and fitness and what he's working on to improve his strength and make better gains...