Topics Covered
Whether teaching pros can watch TV coverage and instantly spot what tour pros are doing wrong when they blow up — including Rory’s Masters unraveling

Whether amateur golfers can accurately diagnose their own swing faults when shots start flying offline

How being just 1–2 degrees open or closed at impact can produce huge misses, especially at higher swing speeds

Why you shouldn’t automatically assume it’s a swing problem — and why checking your setup (posture, alignment, ball position, grip, stance) should be your first move

Key Insights
Pros don’t lose their swing — they lose timing, decision‑making, or emotional control under pressure

Amateurs almost always misdiagnose their misses, focusing on backswing positions instead of impact factors

Impact rules all — a clubface just one degree open at 100 mph can create 10–15 yards of curve, and two degrees can be disastrous

Swing speed magnifies errors — the faster you swing, the more brutally the ball exposes tiny mistakes

Setup is the silent killer — most “swing problems” are actually posture, alignment, or ball‑position issues that sabotage the shot before the club even moves

• Before changing your swing, check your setup — it fixes more issues than you think
• If your ball is curving, start with clubface control, not your takeaway
• When watching pros, look for patterns, not isolated bad swings
• If you’re swinging faster, you need more precision, not more effort
• Self‑diagnosis is tricky — get feedback from a pro or use tools that show impact data

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Understand the three specs that matter most when buying wedges

Learn how to build a wedge setup that fits your game and home course

Discover simple drills to improve contact, spin, and distance control

Know when to use high bounce vs. low bounce

Stop guessing yardages and start scoring inside 100 yards

Ball Position Tip
Hold the club with your normal, relaxed grip and make a few small, natural swings back and forth — nothing forced, just brushing the grass. Notice where the club consistently strikes the ground.
That spot is your true low point, and that’s where the ball should go.

Wedge Fitting Tip
If you’re going to get your wedges fitted, work with a brand‑agnostic fitter — someone who isn’t tied to a single manufacturer. That way, you’re choosing the wedge that fits your swing, not the one they’re obligated to sell. And make sure the fitting happens on real grass, not a mat. Mats hide fat shots, change bounce interaction, and give you a totally false sense of how the club performs.

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Guests
Jeff Smith – Top 100 instructor, Golf Digest
James Hong – Renowned junior coach and teaching professional

Topics Covered
• Why indoor swings don’t always translate outdoors
• The biggest mistakes golfers make when leaving the simulator
• How to quickly recalibrate distance control on real grass
• Adjusting to outdoor variables: wind, temperature, turf interaction, and uneven lies
• The role of preshot routines in creating consistency
• How routines help manage nerves, tempo, and decision‑making
• Smart early‑season practice strategies
• Managing expectations during your first few rounds of spring

Key Takeaways
• Indoor practice builds mechanics; outdoor golf demands adaptability.
• Your first few rounds should be about reacclimating, not scoring.
• Expect your distances to change — and give yourself time to re‑measure.
• Turf interaction is the biggest shock when leaving mats behind.
• A strong preshot routine is your anchor when conditions change.
• Early‑season success comes from patience, tempo, and smart decisions.

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Golf Equipment and Club Fitting
John and Jeff discussed golf equipment, particularly focusing on driver technology and club fitting. Jeff shared his experience testing new Titleist drivers and getting fitted for the right combination of head and shaft. They also talked about John's consideration of replacing his 5 and 6 iron with hybrids, with John noting that Callaway clubs felt right to him despite not having decided on the brand yet. The conversation touched on how sound affects feel when playing different clubs, and they briefly discussed the potential for replacing an entire club set rather than just individual clubs.

USGA Rules Discussion Concerns
Jeff discussed his concerns about USGA rules, particularly regarding penalties for balls landing in divots versus penalty areas. He expressed frustration that players who hit straight drives into divots face more penalties than those hitting sideways shots into penalty areas, and suggested a simpler approach where players could simply place their ball a few inches out of divots rather than going through complex relief procedures. While Jeff noted there is ongoing discussion about these rules among officials, he mentioned that USGA representatives are not currently engaging with him on this topic.

Hybrid Golf Clubs Market Discussion
Jeff and John discussed the increasing popularity of hybrid clubs among golfers of all skill levels, including professional players like Scott Monroe. Jeff highlighted the advantages of modern hybrids, including wider sole plates and increased mass that help with ball launch and forgiveness. They also referenced past marketing strategies for golf equipment, comparing current hybrid offerings to previous infomercial products that promised easy improvement for golfers.

Golf Club Discussion and Recommendations
Jeff and John discussed golf clubs, with Jeff recommending John consider buying a complete new set rather than just replacing specific clubs. Jeff shared insights about golf enthusiasts who frequently upgrade their clubs, comparing it to a "golf nut crazy person" behavior similar to car or boat enthusiasts. The conversation concluded with plans to have Scott Munro return to their show next week to discuss golf equipment further.

Golf Equipment and Fitting Discussion
Jeff and John discussed golf equipment and fitting, particularly focusing on hybrids. They planned to bring in a club fitter for an upcoming episode to discuss fitting in detail. The conversation covered how customization in golf, including stance width and club fitting, can improve performance. They emphasized the importance of getting properly fitted rather than buying off the rack, and promised more equipment and technique discussions in future episodes.

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You do it all. You stand behind your ball and get a bead on your target. Without taking your eyes from the target you place the club head behind the ball square to the target. Then you move your body into position and swing and the ball goes left of the target. You were aiming your body left but didn’t realize it. After this episode you will learn how to recognize where your body is aimed.

Is the club head square to the target? For many of us that is another element of aiming that we have a problem doing. Here’s an easy way to make sure the club head is square to your target line behind the ball.

Side hill lies are a problem? Yes! For most of us. When Johhny Miller was announcing on TV that we were looking at “hook” or “slice” lies because the balls were above or below the players feet, he was doing a great disservice to golfers because that just isn’t true. Jeff explains why and how to handle any side hill lie shot perfectly.

This season you will eliminate 3 putts if you follow Jeff’s advice on green reading. Don’t rely on your eyes, use your feet to determine the slope of the green between you and the cup. Also, Jeff shares a fool proof technique to get the speed of your first putt on each hole to stop close to the cup.

Another great technique packed episode of Those Weekend Golf Guys, presented by FanDuel

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Todd Graves is a Golf Instructor who has studied Moe Norman's Single Plane Swing" in detail. He understands not only why it works so well for so many golfers (including himself), but also how to teach others how to use it. He can teach even those of us who have been playng many years using the swing that may not have served us very well.

Todd Graves is our guest this episode of Those Weekend Golf Guys and will describe the Single Plane Swing and how to use it in great detail

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When getting ready for the new golf season there are lots of things to do.

1. Organize your golf bag. Clean it out from last season. Make sure you have a place for everything; tee's, balls,range finder, etc.
2. Clean your clubs. At least start with good grooves!
3. Clean your grips. Clean them or replace them if they have lost their tackiness.
4. Test the balls. Take a new ball and one you;ve had in the bag for a while and hold them chest high then drop them. If the older one bounces as high as the new one, keep it in the bag.

How to use famiky time to practice whike having fun with the family and a whole lot more great suggestions to make this the best Golf season of your life.

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Not only do the guys talk about strategy on the course, but they also discuss some of the times when strategy is important. For example, if your normal distance would land the ball where there are lots of divots in the fairway, Scott suggests you maybe lay up short of there and hit a longer iron into the green. Jeff, of course, rales against the stupid rule that you cannot repair a divpt or drop your ball if you land in one

Adopt course-management habit of choosing shot locations that produce an easier next shot (e.g., aim for a position where the following shot is makeable and downhill/upright preference) and reinforce this with on-course practice

Confirm hole yardage before playing a hole in an event (e.g., check current yardage for 16th prior to playing Pro Am) so club selection and strategy are accurate

Practice and develop consistent club-face control and repeatable short-game touches at a nearby practice area to improve ability to place approach shots and chips where desired

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