Épisodes

  • 150 Putting Drills with World Golf Hall of Fame Putting Champion, Juan Gutierrez

    150 Putting Drills with World Golf Hall of Fame Putting Champion, Juan Gutierrez
    Feb 27 2026
    GS #495 June 30, 2015: We can all sympathize with Dustin Johnson after he 3putted to lose the 2015 US Open on the final hole. So does that mean putting is more important to low scores and winning then driving the ball 300 yards? It’s a great debate, but there’s no argument that better putters shoot lower scores. This week our guest is Juan Gutierrez who’s injury forced him to stay away from full swings for months, so he concentrated on putting. And he got so good that he won the 2011 World Golf Hall of Fame Putting Championship. He’s just released a book called “Make More Putts: A Proven Putting Performance Improvement System” that includes 150 simple putting drills that will impact every golfer’s game. So if you’re not putting to your potential, start with this episode, then get the book! http://amzn.to/1R2iYD4

    If you have a question about whether or not Fred is using any of the methods, equipment or apps we’ve discussed, or if you’d like to share a comment about what you’ve heard in this or any other episode, please write because Fred will get back to you. Either write to golfsmarterpodcast@gmail.com or click on the Hey Fred button, at golfsmarter.com
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    41 min
  • 9-Hole Courses Aren't a Joke, They’re Really Awesome! with author Anthony Pioppi

    9-Hole Courses Aren't a Joke, They’re Really Awesome! with author Anthony Pioppi
    Feb 24 2026
    GS#491 June 2, 2015: Author Anthony Pioppi returns for the first time since 2006 to talk about the second edition of his book "To The Nines". Anthony’s book looks at nineteen 9-hole layouts across the US that date back to the 1890s and really are the roots of the game in our country. These aren't just executive par3 courses, these are great, challenging courses that were designed with 9 holes in mind. This could be an answer to golf's dilemma of the game taking too long!
    Anthony’s books are available at amazon.com

    If you have a question about whether or not Fred is using any of the methods, equipment or apps we’ve discussed, or if you’d like to share a comment about what you’ve heard in this or any other episode, please write because Fred will get back to you. Either write to golfsmarterpodcast@gmail.com or click on the Hey Fred button, at golfsmarter.com
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    36 min
  • Avoid Golf Lessons Using the Right Training Aids featuring Martin Chuck

    Avoid Golf Lessons Using the Right Training Aids featuring Martin Chuck
    Feb 20 2026
    GS#488 May 12, 2015 Martin Chuck, the inventor of the hugely successful Tour Striker returns to showcase his newest products and actually convinces host Fred Greene that there are training aids that can be as valuable as lessons and a lot more cost effective! Martin gives a full description of his hot new "Smart Ball" which assists in avoiding the chicken wing that makes your back arm fly out on the backswing. Martin is actually surpirsed and flattered to find out that it's being used by players on the PGA Tour,. We also discuss his two latest inventions and recap his hugely successful Tour Striker.
    Martin's closing tip explains why you slice the ball and how to fix it. This tip is also a video available at http://YouTube.com/GolfSmarterTV
    http://TourStriker.com

    If you have a question about whether or not Fred is using any of the methods, equipment or apps we’ve discussed, or if you’d like to share a comment about what you’ve heard in this or any other episode, please write because Fred will get back to you. Either write to golfsmarterpodcast@gmail.com or click on the Hey Fred button, at golfsmarter.com
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    39 min
  • Mastering the Finesse Game from 120 Yards & In with James Sieckmann

    Mastering the Finesse Game from 120 Yards & In with James Sieckmann
    Feb 17 2026
    GS#486 April 28, 2015 “James Sieckmann is the number one short-game teacher in the world, and everyone who is serious about improving their short game needs to own his book "Your Short Game Solution”. The information is brilliant, and the antidotes for every short-game problem are presented in a way that every level of player can understand. The information is revolutionary and will elevate the short game of anyone who follows it” –– Mike Adams, Golf Magazine Top 100 teacher, Golf digest Top 50 teacher, and World Golf Teachers Hall of Fame member. That kind of says it all, and in this week’s podcast we get into detail of the book and also talk about:
    • James' work with Dave Pelz
    • Bad decisions vs Bad Shots
    • Choosing the correct wedges for your game
    • Tiger's wedge play at Augusta & Phoenix 2015 vs 2001

    If you have a question about whether or not Fred is using any of the methods, equipment or apps we’ve discussed, or if you’d like to share a comment about what you’ve heard in this or any other episode, please write because Fred will get back to you. Either write to golfsmarterpodcast@gmail.com or click on the Hey Fred button, at golfsmarter.com
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    37 min
  • How To Get Your Child Into A College Golf Program featuring Andy Walker

    How To Get Your Child Into A College Golf Program featuring Andy Walker
    Feb 13 2026
    GS#485 April 21, 2015 Andy Walker of the Legacy Golf Channel Academy in Phoenix, AZ returns to discuss his new business that creates a rating system for high school golfers to get noticed by college golf programs. Besides playing against Tiger in college and professionally, Andy is also the coach of the nation's #1 community college golf team, South Mountain Community College. We also talk about: • How the youth movement that is taking over the PGA Tour,
    • Recap of Jordan Speith's performance at The 2015 Masters
    • How Speith and Rory McIlroy are now the future of the Tour
    • How Tiger still has an impact on the financial success of the golf industry.

    http://www.golflegacyresort.com/#!academy/ckra
    http://www.pgatour.com/players/player.26288.html

    If you have a question about whether or not Fred is using any of the methods, equipment or apps we’ve discussed, or if you’d like to share a comment about what you’ve heard in this or any other episode, please write because Fred will get back to you. Either write to golfsmarterpodcast@gmail.com or click on the Hey Fred button, at golfsmarter.com
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    46 min
  • How Properly Fitted Golf Clubs Can Cut 7-10 Strokes from Your Game with Tom Wishon

    How Properly Fitted Golf Clubs Can Cut 7-10 Strokes from Your Game with Tom Wishon
    Feb 10 2026
    GS#484 April 14, 2015: Back by popular demand for his 10th appearance on Golf Smarter, Tom Wishon, the world’s authority and (unofficial) spokesperson for custom club fitting returns to address the misinformation from big club makers who want you to believe that buying a one-size-fits-all club off the rack will improve your game. The fact is that every swing and every body style is different, so that what you see on TV or in the hands of this weekend’s Tour winner is probably the wrong club for you. More myths discussed in the Premium episode:
    • Custom club making is much more expensive.
    • High handicappers should wait for greater improvement before they invest in custom fit clubs.
    • Painting a club white is an effective way to introduce new technology
    To talk to a Custom club fitter in your area, click on the "Find A Clubfitter" section of Tom's website at http://WishonGolf.com

    If you have a question about whether or not Fred is using any of the methods, equipment or apps we’ve discussed, or if you’d like to share a comment about what you’ve heard in this or any other episode, please write because Fred will get back to you. Either write to golfsmarterpodcast@gmail.com or click on the Hey Fred button, at golfsmarter.com
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    40 min
  • Never Let A Bad Swing Get In The Way of a Good Round with John Grund

    Never Let A Bad Swing Get In The Way of a Good Round with John Grund
    Feb 6 2026
    GS#483 April 7, 2015: “There’s not a golf professional in the world who thinks about hitting the ball!” is just one of the eye opening comments from this week’s guest, John Grund PGA. John has competed at the pro level, and has coached players who’ve competed at every level, but he knows that most amateur golfers focus more on the ball then on their target. He also talks about the quickest way to hit the ball straighter and get more distance is to find the bottom or your swing arc. It supposed to be in front of the ball where most of us try to hit the back of the ball. Have you ever noticed how many times per round your divot is behind the ball?
    At the end of the episode, John provides us with a video tutorial on how to find the bottom of the arc of your swing. Watch it here: https://youtu.be/Lkg8YcKyj90
    JohnGrundGolf@gmail.com https://www.peacockgapgolfclub.com/practice/instructors.php

    If you have a question about whether or not Fred is using any of the methods, equipment or apps we’ve discussed, or if you’d like to share a comment about what you’ve heard in this or any other episode, please write because Fred will get back to you. Either write to golfsmarterpodcast@gmail.com or click on the Hey Fred button, at golfsmarter.com
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    49 min
  • 3 Step Approach to Play Your Best Golf EVER with Greg Liberto

    3 Step Approach to Play Your Best Golf EVER with Greg Liberto
    Feb 3 2026
    GS#482 March 31, 2015 Greg Liberto calls himself The HEAD Coach because of the work he's doing to help golfers with their mental approach to better golf. His "18 Holes Book" covers a variety of helpful topics that cut right to the core issues that hurts so many pro and amateur players. He claims that in less than 10 minutes, you can learn what is holding you back from playing your best golf ever. Obviously, we take a little longer to discuss it.

    If you have a question about whether or not Fred is using any of the methods, equipment or apps we’ve discussed, or if you’d like to share a comment about what you’ve heard in this or any other episode, please write because Fred will get back to you. Either write to golfsmarterpodcast@gmail.com or click on the Hey Fred button, at golfsmarter.com
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    47 min