Episodes
409
April 11, 2025
A Good Golfer’s Arms Never Pass The Body with Tony Manzoni (RIP)
GSfMO#409 November 5, 2013 - Topping the ball? Did someone say you lifted your head? Tony Manzoni gets pretty fired up about these misconceptions that many golfers have about those consistently frustrating errors like throwing the hands away from the...
994
April 8, 2025
Growing Up With the Name Bobby Jones Comes With Pressure & Pride
GS#994 Summary As we've done over the last few years during the week of The Masters, we feature a new conversation with Dr. Bob Jones IV, grandson of the legendary golf icon, Bobby Jones. Besides his profession as a clinical Psychologist, Bob is a...
408
April 4, 2025
Take Ownership of Your Swing. Now Repeat It! with Tony Manzoni (RIP)
#408 October 29, 2013 - Tony Manzoni is 77 years old and is still shooting par. Lucky for us, he’s also an amazing teacher who has been a listener favorite on GolfSmarter for a long time. Outside of teaching, his instructional book, and DVD, he’s...
993
April 1, 2025
Atlanta Wins TGL! We Go Inside The Celebration Ropes with Mac Barnhardt
GS#993 Summary Atlanta has won the exciting championship of TGL in their inaugural season. Lucas Glover was the backup player for Atlanta Drive GC during the Championships, and sitting next to him in the owner's box was his agent, and our friend Mac...
328
March 28, 2025
Stop Topping The Ball….FOREVER with Tony Manzoni (RIP)
GSfMO #328 April 10, 2012 Tony Manzoni, author of The Lost Fundamental, and longtime favorite of the GOLF SMARTER Audience returns to discuss how weight shift and position can be the root of topping the ball. It's also the key to increased distance....
992
March 25, 2025
Control Your Emotions. Control Your Energy. Control Your Game! with Filmmaker & Author Mallory Kennedy
GS#992 Summary This episode features a conversation with filmmaker and author Mallory Kennedy about her unique perspective on energy management in sports and life. We explore the concept of curses and blessings, the importance of self-awareness, and...
291
March 21, 2025
The Lost Fundamental: One Simple Move - Better Golf Forever with Tony Manzoni (RIP)
GS#291 July 26, 2011 Tony Manzoni, discusses his new book "The Lost Fundamental: One Simple Move, Better Golf Forever", which is available on Amazon in paperback or Kindle format. Also see exclusive video of Tony giving a lesson...
991
March 18, 2025
Hit Your Second Shot First” A Snarky look at Golf by Humorist Jim Flynn
GS#991 Summary This week we talk to author Jim Flynn, who shares insights about his humorous approach to golf and writing. Flynn discusses his book 'Hit Your Second Shot First,' which combines a touch of snarkiness and golf humor with practical advice...
254
March 14, 2025
The Single Pivot Swing - In Detail with Tony Manzoni (RIP)
GS#254 Oct 26,2010 Tony Manzoni (RIP) returned for his second appearance on Golf Smarter by popular demand to provide details on his "Single Pivot Swing" which he believes was Ben Hogan's secret that was never revealed. A PGA instructor since 1965,...
990
March 11, 2025
Beat The Course-Not Yourself! by PGA Tour’s Older Rookie, Gary Christian
GS#990 Summary https://www.garychristiangolf.com/ joins us to share his unique journey to becoming one of the oldest rookies on the PGA Tour when he was 40. He discusses the importance of resilience, mental strength, and emotional control in golf and...
251
March 7, 2025
The Single Pivot Swing -- Ben Hogan's Secret Revealed with Tony Manzoni (RIP)
GS#251 Oct 10, 2010. This is our introduction to the late Tony Manzoni from episode 251 published in October, 2010. Each Friday for the next 12 weeks, we're going to feature all the conversations we had with Tony before he passed away in 2018. Tony, a...
989
March 4, 2025
Putting & Chipping Around The Green: Drills, Tips, & Advice from Jim Waldron
GS#989 Summary We welcome back Jim Waldron for his 36th appearance! This week, Jim shares his extensive experience in golf instruction, focusing on the evolution of his teaching methods, particularly in chipping and putting. His insights on the...
385
Feb. 28, 2025
An American Caddie in St. Andrews with author Oliver Horovitz
GSfMO #385 May 21, 2013 “An American Caddie in St. Andrews - Growing Up, Girls, and Looping on the Old Course” is a highly entertaining memoir of a young American's adventures as a caddie at St. Andrews while attending St. Andrews University. Our...
988
Feb. 25, 2025
Yocha Dehe Golf Club & Cache Creek Casino History & TeeTour
GS#988 Summary This week's guest is Will Foust from Cache Creek Casino Resort and the Yocha Dehe Golf Course in Northern California. They discuss the history and development of the Yocha Dehe Golf Course, the management practices that keep the course...
383
Feb. 21, 2025
The Secret to Winning Golf’s Game Within the Game, Pt2 with Dr. Joe Parent
GS#383fMO May 7, 2013 Dr. Joseph Parent returns to go into more depth on his book, How To Make Every Putt: The Secret to Winning Golf’s Game Within the Game”. We break down a number of chapters and the best putting routine “ever”! This was originally...
987
Feb. 18, 2025
How Self-Hypnosis Can Transform Your Golf Performance with Ken Holloway
GS#987 Summary Our guest this week is Ken Holloway who discusses the integration of self-hypnosis into the mental game of golf. He emphasizes the importance of the mental aspect of golf, explaining how hypnosis can help golfers improve their...
382
Feb. 14, 2025
How to Make Every Putt! with Dr. Joe Parent, author of Zen Golf
GS#382 April 30, 2013 Dr Joseph Parent, author of Zen Golf, returns to introduce us to his newest book “How To Make Every Putt: The Secret to Winning Golf’s Game Within the Game”. This is #1 of 2 where Dr. Joe discusses putting pre and post shot...
986
Feb. 11, 2025
Here’s What I Teach That I've Learned from Golf Smarter with Singapore Instructor Justin Tang
GS#986 Summary Justin Tang from Singapore, returns to share valuable insights from his 20 years of coaching experience, which includes lessons he's learned from Golf Smarter with a PGA Teaching Professional who asked Justin for mentorship. He...
377
Feb. 7, 2025
Should The USGA Roll Back Golf Ball Distance? featuring Dixon Golf President William Carey
GSfMO #381 April 23, 2013 William Carey of Dixon Golf returns to discuss why Dixon has to go beyond the normal process to make an eco-friendly ball that plays better than the competition. We also review a WSJ story about the dark future of long...
985
Feb. 4, 2025
A Look Behind The Curtain of TGL's Hole Design Process with Architect Augie Pizá
GS#985 Summary Course Architect, Augie Pizá returns to discuss the innovative golf league TGL, focusing on its unique format, the excitement surrounding its events, and the collaborative design process behind the golf holes. They explore the creative...
380
Jan. 31, 2025
Which is The Best Golf Ball For You? Featuring Dixon Golf President William Carey
GS#380 April 16, 2013 William Carey, President of Dixon Golf, maker of the ONLY eco-friendly ball, passionately shares the need for eco-friendly balls and how they compete in a lopsided market. Actor Don Cheadle (9hcp) has donated an ad for Dixon....
984
Jan. 28, 2025
Adam Scott Collaborates on a New L.A.B Oz1i Putter with L.A.B. Golf CEO Sam Hahn
GS#984 Summary: Sam Hahn, CEO of L.A.B. Golf returns to share an exciting announcement about their new putter, the Oz1 and Oz1i, developed in collaboration with PGA Tour veteran, Adam Scott. We also discuss the unique culture of the company, the...
379
Jan. 24, 2025
Practice Strategies to Improve All Parts of Your Game with Jim Waldron
GSfMO #379 April 9, 2013 Jim Waldron of Balance Point Golf Schools returns for this Members Only Part 2 of our conversation on his "Power of Six" practice strategies. This time we get into more depth on 1-4 and he introduces #5 - The Short Game &...
983
Jan. 21, 2025
Pro Golf in the 21st Century — Can TGL Lead The Way? with Golf Agent Mac Barnhardt
GS#983 Summary Golf agent, Mac Barnhardt returns to provide his honest insights and latest developments in the golf industry, focusing on the TGL and LIV Golf. We explore the excitement surrounding team golf, the challenges faced by LIV Golf, and the...