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751: Karen Perlman is a recreational golfer and marketer who saw a need and filled it. She created Quick Caddie, a durable bag tag that provides golfers with pro tips for tough situations on the course. Simply rotate the wheel to find a challenging shot you’re facing, and find answers on how to play it. This is a great gift idea for your playing partners, and Golf Smarter listeners get a discount with coupon code “golfsmarter”. Our next giveaway is for a custom fit Edison Wedge of your choice courtesy of Terry and EdisonWedges.com. Deadline to enter is Sunday, August 9, 2020 at Midnight PDT/3a EDT. Enter at GolfSmarter.com/giveaway2020. Listen for details.This week on Golf Smarter Mulligans #67, our guest is PGA Tour Instructor Dean Thompson, who provides helpful putting tips and is also the inventor of The Perfect Putting MachineHow would you like a free copy of Tony Manzoni’s video “The Lost Fundamental”? All you have to do is write a review for Golf Smarter in Apple Podcasts (or where ever you subscribe t

750: Terry “The Wedge Guy” Koehler returns to talk about his decades long quest to create the greatest wedge ever made that benefits the average recreational player. According to Terry, Chairman and Director of Innovation for Edison Wedges, wedge technology has not kept up with balls, drivers and irons. Hybrids and fairway metals are relatively new categories of clubs. Yet, today’s wedges look exactly like they did in the 1950s, but the demands are greater than ever. https://youtu.be/9eBXdHkX61I Our next giveaway is for a custom fit Edison Wedge of your choice courtesy of Terry and EdisonWedges.com. Deadline to enter is Sunday, August 9, 2020 at Midnight PDT/3a EDT. Enter at GolfSmarter.com/giveaway2020. Listen for details.Congratulations to Chris Goble of Elkhorn, NE, winner of a dozen Eagle quality, premium used balls of his choice courtesy of TwoGuysWithGolfBalls.com.This week on Golf Smarter Mulligans #66, we offer a rare combination of compelling teacher who also boasts a great story. Christopher Smith s

749: Kai Sato is an entrepreneur who learned just as many valuable lessons about business from being a caddie as he did from his Business degree from USC. He now has a website called CaddyshackToCornerOffice.com where he interviews some of the world’s top executives about their experiences and inspiration from looping as a young person. Our next giveaway is for a dozen eagle quality, hand inspected, sanitized premium used balls of your choice from TwoGuysWithGolfBalls.com. Deadline to enter is Sunday, July 19, 2020 at Midnight PDT/3a EDT. Enter at GolfSmarter.com/giveaway2020. Listen for details.This week on Golf Smarter Mulligans #65, we meet Titleist Performance Institute instructor Lynn Anderson and talk about “In and Off Season Workouts to Improve Performance”.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/3264943/advertisement

748: Dr. Glen Albaugh, co-author with Eric Jones, PGA (episode 725) of “The Clutch Golfer Formula: How to Hit the Exact Shot You Want at Precisely When You Need It” joins us for his fifth appearance on Golf Smarter since 2006. His first book, “Winning The Battle Within” is a great, and classic mental game book as Dr. Albaugh is highly regarded in the sports psychology coaching circles for many, many years. Throughout our conversations on the podcast, like a great swing, his message is consistent “…the perfect swing is the one you trust”. You can pick up the book on Amazon at https://www.amazon.com/CLUTCH-GOLFER-FORMULA-Exactly-Precisely/dp/0984417133/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2WKXKU6LMUI96&keywords=the+clutch+golfer+formula&qid=1579305881&sprefix=the+Clutch+Golfer+For%2Caps%2C189&sr=8-1Our next giveaway is for a dozen eagle quality, hand inspected, sanitized premium used balls of your choice from TwoGuysWithGolfBalls.com. Deadline to enter is Sunday, July 19, 2020 at Midnight PDT/3a EDT. Enter at GolfSm

747: Bill Beausay, PhD, is a golfer, writer, speaker, creator of MindRev Labs, and former Director of R&D at the Academy of Sports Psychology. To be elite at anything in life you need to play a different game than the one everyone else is playing. And when you have the courage to question everything and rebuild your approach from the ground up with new thinking, anything becomes possible. Physical skills can make you an excellent golfer, but to beat the competition and put your over the top, you need a finely tuned mental game. Our next giveaway is for a brand new, custom fit Seemore Putter from seemore.com. Deadline to enter is Sunday, July 5, 2020 at Midnight PDT/3a EDT. Enter at GolfSmarter.com/giveaway2020. Listen for details.This week on Golf Smarter Mulligans #63, we continue this week’s conversation on improving your mental game with Dr. Robert K. Winters, Resident Sports Psychologist at the David Leadbetter Golf Academy World Teaching Headquarters. Our focus this week is to open the mailbag to ans

746: Brant Kasbohm of FixYourGame.com is a golf instructor who only works with students online. He’s viewed thousands of videos sent to him by golfers and has insights on what works, what doesn’t, how to get the most from your online lessons, and why this type of instruction could be of greater benefit than in-person lessons. Our next giveaway is for a brand new, custom fit Seemore Putter from seemore.com. Deadline to enter is Sunday, July 5, 2020 at Midnight PDT/3a EDT. Enter at GolfSmarter.com/giveaway2020. Listen for details.Congratulations to to Ronald Simmons of Chesapeake, VA, winner of a Swing Align training aid from Chris McGinley and SwingTrainer.com Golf Smarter listeners get 15% off SwingAlign with checkout code ‘golfsmarter’.This week on Golf Smarter Mulligans #62, we go to Sonoma Golf Club just before the PGA Champions Tour Charles Schwab Championships for conversations with PGA Tour & Champions Tour veterans Loren Roberts and Jim Thorpe.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you

745: Alan Tait is best known for being the first player to shoot 64 at The Championship Carnoustie Course in Scotland, a record that stood for more than 23 years. In this conversation he shares stories on playing a round and having lunch with Tiger and Ben Crenshaw, how the global pandemic lockdown is affecting Scottish Golf, and his mission to help get kids hooked on golf in a program called ‘Golfphin’. Our next giveaway is for a Swing Align training aid courtesy of Chris and the kind folks at SwingTrainer.com. Deadline to enter is Sunday, June 21 at Midnight PDT/3a EDT. Enter at GolfSmarter.com/giveaway2020. Listen for details.In episode 736 we were introduced to SQAIRZ golf shoes. Today it was announced that Sir Nick Faldo has not only said that these shoes are the best golf shoes he’s ever worn, he’s invested in, and became a partner of the company! Take advantage of their Father’s Day promotion for $20 off a new pair with ‘DAD’ at checkout at sqairz.com. Sale ends June 21. After that use ‘golfsmarter’ at

744: A great golf training aid is one that enhances consistency on multiple levels, not just increasing distance. Swing Align grooves your swing, and fine tunes your alignment, rotation, swing plane, and connection. Connection doesn’t get discussed much, but once you realize what it is and how it works, practically everything in your swing improves. Our guest this week is golf industry veteran Chris McGinley, Global VP of Product at Honma Golf and has developed the Swing Align training aid on his own. And this is after 21 years working at Titleist. Check out swingtrainer.com to see videos and pick up a Swing Align for yourself. Use “golfsmarter” at checkout for 15% the full device bundle. Our next giveaway is for a Swing Align training aid courtesy of Chris and the kind folks at SwingTrainer.com. Deadline to enter is Sunday, June 21 at Midnight PDT/3a EDT. Enter at GolfSmarter.com/giveaway2020. Listen for details.Congratulations to to TC Moore of Kansas City, MO, winner of a one year GOLFLOGIX PLUS membership

743: You’ve noticed how PGA Tour players review a yardage book as they prepare for each shot. Now you can have one that’s custom designed for you. GolfLogix, the most robust GPS and scoring app for iOS and Android take their data and will generate a hard copy Yardage Book & Green Map made for any course you want! Our guest is Co-Founder/President of GolfLogix, Pete Charleston and in this episode we review the features of the app and break down the new amazing green reading technology feature, plus we hear how they’ve put all that important data in a back-pocket book similar to what the Pros use on Tour.WIN A ONE YEAR MEMBERSHIP TO GOLFLOGIX PLUS from GolfLogix.com! You also heard in today’s episode that our winner will also receive a Yardage Book & Green Map for any course they choose. Deadline to enter is Sunday, June 7 at Midnight PDT/3a EDT. Enter at GolfSmarter.com/giveaway2020. Listen for details.This week on Golf Smarter Mulligans #59, Andy Thompson of AndyThompsonPuttingCoach.com discusses putt

742: Roger Gunn, @rogergunngolf and rogergunngolf.com, returns to share stories, provide insights, and talk about pet peeves that he has with new golf students. The book Roger referenced during the conversation was “The Official Exceptions to the Rules of Golf” published in 1997. https://www.amazon.com/Official-Exceptions-Rules-Golf/dp/0679741232WIN A ONE YEAR MEMBERSHIP TO GOLFLOGIX PLUS from GolfLogix.com! Deadline to win is Sunday, June 7 at Midnight PDT/3a EDT. Enter at GolfSmarter.com/giveaway2020. Listen for details.Congratulations to Frank F of Centerville, OH, winner of a dozen Eagle quality golf balls of his choice courtesy of TwoGuysWithGolfBalls.com.This week on Golf Smarter Mulligans, Jim Waldron of BalancePointGolf.com discusses “Being Paralyzed with Too Many Swing Thoughts”. Golf Smarter Mulligans is free and available each Friday wherever you get your favorite podcasts.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https:/

741: Danny Maude could be one of the most popular YouTube golf instructors in the world. He has more than 2.5 times the subscribers as the Golf Channel and for good reason. He’s warm, friendly, creative, and has an ability to keep instruction simple, effective, and understandable. After falling deep into a Danny Maude video rabbit hole, host Fred Greene invited Danny to the show to discuss game improvement drills while staying home during the pandemic. WIN A DOZEN EAGLE QUALITY PREMIUM USED GOLF BALLS OF YOUR CHOICE from TwoGuysWithGolfBalls.com! Deadline to win is Sunday, May 24 at Midnight PDT/3a EDT. Enter at GolfSmarter.com/giveaway2020. Listen for details.This week on Golf Smarter Mulligans, Susan Hill, President of Fitness for Golf addresses fitness and nutrition in an episode we call “Golf’s Other Four Letter Word - FTNS (Fitness)! You can find Susan now at bodyforgolf.com Golf Smarter Mulligans is free and available each Friday wherever you get your favorite podcasts.This show is part of the Spreake

740: James Leitz is the PGA Teaching Professional at Tchefuncta Golf Course in New Orleans, and was a featured presenter at the recent online Consistent Golf Summit. https://lf0d8trk.clqtrk.com/84K5B2/24X9WZ/ In this episode he breaks down the Four Laws of Golf which are Speed / Path / Face / Impact Point and gives tips and insights on how to successfully practice and achieve the goal. WIN A DOZEN EAGLE QUALITY PREMIUM USED GOLF BALLS OF YOUR CHOICE from TwoGuysWithGolfBalls.com! Deadline to win is Sunday, May 24 at Midnight PDT/3a EDT. Enter at GolfSmarter.com/giveaway2020. Listen for details.Congratulations to Pam J of Tallahassee, FL, winner of a custom fit 257+ Hybrid courtesy of KnuthGolf.com, and a Golf Cradle courtesy of GolfCradle.com. Get 25% off any purchase of a hybrid, fairway metal, or driver from KnuthGolf.com when you let them know you’re a Golf Smarter Listener. Purchase a Golf Cradle and save $5 with code “GOLFSMARTER”.This week on Golf Smarter Mulligans, Jim Waldron of BalancePointGolf.com

739: Josh Zander of ZanderGolf.com returns to cover a variety of golf topics including which stats to keep track of to identify your strengths and weaknesses, his all new ZanderGolf app for iOS & Android, and his 11yr old son who stars on many of the videos from the app and his YouTube channel. WIN A NEW CUSTOMIZED 257+ HYBRID from KNUTH GOLF! Deadline to win is Sunday, May 10 at Midnight PDT/3a EDT. Enter at GolfSmarter.com/giveaway2020. Listen for details. We’ve added a second prize for our next giveaway! Next winner will receive 2 prizes!! We’ve added the Golf Cradle to keep your clubs from banging around in your trunk. Save 25% on any 257+ Hybrid, Fairway Metal, or Drive you purchase from Knuth Golf ! Save $5 on a purchase of Golf Cradle with code “GOLFSMARTER” (make sure you use all caps)This week on Golf Smarter Mulligans, Scott Minni, author of Smash & Carve Golf joins us from Canada for and episode called “The Art of Ball Striking and Shot Making”. The book is available as a PDF at smashandcar

738: Joe Hallett is a PGA Master Professional. That simply means that he teaches golf teachers. The last time he was on Golf Smarter was episode 9 in 2006 (which can be now heard on Golf Smarter Mulligans #2). In this conversation we talk about how to get the most out of your golf instructor, and what to focus on while practicing at home.WIN A NEW CUSTOMIZED 257+ HYBRID from KNUTH GOLF! Deadline to win is Sunday, May 10 at Midnight PDT/3a EDT. Enter at GolfSmarter.com/giveaway2020. Listen for details.Congratulations to Kelly R of Gettysburg, PA, winner of a pair of SQAIRZ golf shoes, hat, socks, bag, courtesy of SQAIRZ.com. Kelly will also get a new CLAW glove from CaddyDaddyGolf.com. This week on Golf Smarter Mulligans, Eric Alpenfels, Head Teaching Professional at Pinehurst Resorts introduces us to Instinct Putting. This method will greatly improve your lag and distance putting as it focuses on practicing while looking at the hole. The book “Instinct Putting” is available on Amazon. Golf Smarter Mulligans i

737: Jim Waldron of BalancePointGolf.com returns to share his deeps insights and teaching about the yips and better ball striking. We call him our "Yoda of Yips" because he's specialized in helping golfers with the Yips for decades. Beyond that he's an incredibly gifted teacher. WIN A PAIR OF SQAIRZ, including a shoe bag, hat, and custom SQAIRZ socks! We've just added a new CLAW Golf Glove from CaddyDaddy.com to the winner's package! Deadline to win these shoes is Sunday, April 26 at Midnight PDT/3a EDT. Enter at GolfSmarter.com/giveaway2020. Listen for details. Get 15% off the CLAW glove with "golfsmarter" at CaddyDaddygolf.com. Get $10 off a new pair of SQAIRZ shoes with code "golfsmarter10" at sqairz.comThis episode of Golf Smarter is brought to you by CryoFreeze Pain Relief Roll-on. If you’re looking to relieve your muscle and joint pain within 15 minutes and need a natural, yet powerful solution that is tested & works, try CryoFreeze Pain Relief Roll-On.Go to omaxhealth.com and enter code GOLFSMARTER

736: Every great shot starts at your feet. Golf industry veteran and serial entrepreneur Bob Winskowicz is founder of SQAIRZ golf shoes and this week’s guest. SQAIRZ are engineered around a widen toe that allows feet to sit naturally. But there’s a lot more behind the intricate details of SQAIRZ, all they way down to the laces. The point is that more than 95% of all swing flaws are traceable to a poor setup. SQAIRZ helps setup, accuracy, distance, stability, and balance. AND THEY’RE COMFORTABLE!! Bob shares an exclusive discount code ‘golfsmarter10’ for $10 off for podcast listeners. Learn more at SQAIRZ.com.Just before California shut golf down due to the Coronavirus, host Fred Greene and his buddy Neal went out to play at Eagle Vines GC in Napa Valley, CA. Fred offers a review and view of his SQAIRZ shoes. Watch it on GolfSmarterTV at https://youtu.be/ZefWMjsZ6PUWIN A PAIR OF SQAIRZ, including a shoe bag, hat, and custom SQAIRZ socks! Deadline to win these shoes is Sunday, April 25 at Midnight PDT/3a EDT. E

735: No Masters in April this year, so want to introduce you to the next best thing! Bo Watson is an excellent golf instructor who’s dedicated to helping amateur golfers get better. Besides the Watson School of Golf, he’s created a school with one of my all-time favorite names: “School of Lifetime Low Rounds”. But the exciting news is that from April 14-16, he’s presenting a can’t miss program that couldn’t be timed better. The Consistent Golf Summit is a free online teaching summit with 16 impressive instructors. It’s free to watch live online, but if you want to get the most out of the presentation, he’s offering an ALL ACCESS PASS that includes the recordings of every teacher’s presentation, companion materials, slide decks and bonuses. The ALL ACCESS PASS can be purchased for $197 before the Summit; $247 during the Summit; and $299 after the Summit. But even if you wait, it’s a great deal for this much expert advice. Click here for more on the Consistent Golf Summit.WIN A SEEMORE PUTTER!!! We’re back wit

734: Not being able to play golf when Spring arrives is torturous for us. What can we do to pick it up where we left off once the pandemic has passed? Our guest this week is Thomas Malchow of trainfuly.com who provides us with insights on how to keep our body golf ready as we wait for the green light to play again. The key is be mindful of our posture, but there’s more. If you’re also looking for a comprehensive golf fitness training program that doesn’t require equipment, and that Thomas has used with professional golfers, he’s got a special offer for GOLF SMARTER listeners. Get 50% off the already discounted price on this three month training program at trainfuly.com, and use ‘golfsmarter’ at checkout.WIN A SEEMORE PUTTER!!! We’re back with regular prize giveaways that will run through the end of 2020! The first prize to be given out will be a custom built Seemore putter from the great folks at seemore.com. Registration is now open at GolfSmarter.com/giveaway2020. Deadline for entry is Sunday, April 12 at M

733: In our final week of honoring the memory of Tony Manzoni (RIP) on Golf Smarter, we split an episode from late 2015 up into three parts. Last week on Mulligans #48 was part 1 of this conversation that lasted a couple episodes. In this conversation we get into the various clubs, what you can do to improve your success, and what you can expect from each club in your bag. And as usual, Tony has incredible stories about Ben Hogan, whom Tony studied at length. The conclusion of this episode can be heard on #49 of Golf Smarter Mulligans. Make sure to order hand inspected, sanitized, premium used golf balls from TwoGuysWithGolfBalls.com before April 1, 2020 using "golfsmarter" at checkout for 20% any order over $49. Next week to cope with being on lockdown during the pandemic, we’ll bring back Thomas Malchow to talk about how to keep your body in golf shape while being at home.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.sprea

732: In our third week of honoring the memory of Tony Manzoni (RIP) we split an episode from late 2015 up into two parts. This time you'll understand why Tony is so lovable as he shares stories of teaching Frank Sinatra, watching Ben Hogan play, the importance of getting fitted for clubs, and consistency is near impossible to attain. Part 2 of this episode can be heard on #48 of Golf Smarter Mulligans. It's actually the first of three episodes we'll do over this and next week on the topic of Taking Your Game to the Next Level: One Club at a Time. My playing partner, Neal, has posted this commentary in LinkedIn after our last round about playing 18 during the current pandemic crisis. https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/golf-time-coronavirus-neal-polachek/?trackingId=WBuHxJuoSL2zLvU5SgrWnQ%3D%3DMake sure to order hand inspected, sanitized, premium used golf balls from TwoGuysWithGolfBalls.com before April 1, 2020 using "golfsmarter" at checkout for 20% any order over $49.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Netw