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711: Tom Smith is our featured guest and the General Manager of the TPC operated, San Francisco owned Harding Park GC. We talk to Tom about what what’s involved a year in advance to prepare for a Major that happens from May 14-17, 2020. Although this is the fifth in California, this will be the first PGA Championship to be held in San Francisco. Harding Park is also the first TPC property to host a Major, yet it’s the second PGA Championship to be conducted at a muni course. Our next giveaway is a $100 Amazon Gift Card courtesy of autoslash.com. Enter at GolfSmarter.com/giveaway2019. Deadline for entry is October 20, 2019 Midnight PDT.  This week on Golf Smarter Mulligans, published each Friday, features a conversation about lowering your scores from 100 yards and in with Mike Wilkerson. Subscribe to Golf Smarter Mulligans for free wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts or at YouTube.com/GolfSmarterTV.Golf Smarter Mulligans is supported by autoslash.com who can help you find the lowest rate possib

710: J Wesley Frost plays golf to get away from thinking about his work as a small town police officer. So does the main character of his first self published book, “18 Holes” available on Amazon. But that’s where the similarity ends. The main character, Henry Walsh, is about taking you out for a detailed round of golf, but like all of us, it’s what happens between shots that makes this book hard to put down. .  Congratulations to Petra C of Santee, CA. Petra has been selected at random to receive an online full swing assessment from Jeff Ritter of MTTPerformance.com. Our next giveaway is a $100 Amazon Gift Card courtesy of Autoslash.com. Enter at GolfSmarter.com/giveaway2019. Deadline for entry is October 20, 2019 Midnight PDT.  This week on Golf Smarter Mulligans, published each Friday, features the return of Carey Mumford, father of modern day sports psychology and the creator of the Clear Key System. Subscribe to Golf Smarter Mulligans for free wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts or at You

707: When Jack Nicklaus, Chi Chi Rodriquez, and Lee Trevino endorse your swing method, you have to be doing something special. Gravity Golf is special! After two conversations with his son, this time we speak to the creator and founder of Gravity Golf, David Lee. Almost by accident, in 1973, the science of Gravity Golf was discovered while on the practice tee, but when you hear how it works, you’ll be captivated. Get more at gravitygolf.com, and take advantage of the exclusive Golf Smarter 20% discount on the Gravity Golf Challenge with the coupon code "golfsmarter".  Our next giveaway is a online swing assessment courtesy of Jeff Ritter, featured on episode 706. Enter at GolfSmarter.com/giveaway2019. Deadline for entry is October 6, 2019 Midnight PDT.  This week on Golf Smarter Mulligans, published each Friday, features a conversation with Suzanne Noblett, two time LPGA Midwest Section Teacher of the Year talking about getting the most out of your practice range sessions. The episode is called “Pract

708: This is part 2 of our conversation on Gravity Golf with Daniel Lee. As last week was our introduction to how Gravity Golf came into existence and how it works, this week we get into the nuts and bolts of how to make it work for you. Daniel also provides Golf Smarter listeners with an extremely generous 20% discount on the Gravity Golf Challenge with the coupon code “golfsmarter”. There are 3 stages of the Challenge, and by purchasing the “All Access Pass” to all three you could save around $100US with this discount! Go to GravityGolf.com for more.  Congratulations to Stephen L of San Antonio, TX. He's been selected at random to receive a $100 Amazon Gift Card courtesy of autoslash.com. Our next giveaway is a online swing assessment courtesy of Jeff Ritter, featured on episode 706. Enter at GolfSmarter.com/giveaway2019. Deadline for entry is October 6, 2019 Midnight PDT.  This week on Golf Smarter Mulligans, published each Friday, features another conversation with Dr. Joseph Parent, author of “Zen

707: Gravity Golf could be the most logical golf swing methods ever introduced, which is why it’s praises have been sung by some of the greatest golfers in the modern era. In part 1 of a surprising 2 part conversation, we speak with Daniel Lee, son of the Founder, David Lee, and one of the lead instructors at the Gravity Golf Schools. Almost by accident, in 1973, the Gravity Golf science was discovered while on the practice tee, but when you hear how it works, you’ll be captivated. Get more at gravitygolf.com, but don’t make any purchases or start the Gravity Golf Challenge until you hear part 2. (SPOILER ALERT) Daniel makes a very generous offer to all Golf Smarter listeners.  Our next giveaway is for a $100 Amazon Gift Card courtesy of autoslash.com. Enter at GolfSmarter.com/giveaway2019. Deadline for entry is September 22, 2019 Midnight PDT.  This week on Golf Smarter Mulligans, published each Friday, features a conversation with Dr. Joseph Parent, author of Zen Golf, the most popular mental game b

706: Jeff Ritter (MTTgolf on Twitter/Instagram. MakeTheTurn on Facebook and YouTube) of Make the Turn Golf (app and mttperformance.com website) is one of our favorite instructors not because he’s the son of a golf instructor or that he’s been teaching since he was 16, it’s because he has a fully integrated approach to making his students better by combining Skill Building, Mindset, Fitness, and Nutrition. In this conversation we talk about how becoming a complete golfer who “plays a game” will outplay someone who is just focused on swing mechanics.Congratulations to Matthew K of Sanford, NC. He's been selected at random to receive a dozen premium used golf balls of his choice courtesy of Sam Hogan and TwoGuysWithGolfBalls.com.Our next giveaway is for a $100 Amazon Gift Card courtesy of Autoslash.com. Enter at GolfSmarter.com/giveaway2019. Deadline for entry is September 22, 2019 Midnight PDT.  This week on Golf Smarter Mulligans, published each Friday, features a fascinating conversation with golf course

705: George Kelly is the CEO of Greenway Golf, a company that specializes in golf course maintenance, management, restoration, and construction. In this conversation we talk about the variety of grasses used on courses and why. We also learn about two of their course projects in Northern California that are special and fun (if you can get on the property). The exclusive Mayacama in the wine country area of Sonoma County, and their Australian Links style course designed by Rees Jones, Corica Park in Alameda. Our next giveaway is for a dozen premium used golf balls of your choice from TWOGUYSWITHGOLFBALLS.com. Enter at GolfSmarter.com/giveaway2019. Deadline for entry is September 9, 2019 Midnight PDT.  Fred reads a listener email thanking Josh Zander for his incredible instruction that was featured on episode 607, published on 18October, 2017.    This week on Golf Smarter Mulligans, #21, we meet the founder of Bird Golf Academy, Jay Ewing. In an earlier episode of Mulligans we met Carey Mumford a

704: Bob Van Dusen is the only golf instructor in the United States who is teaching the methods we heard about last episode from Brian Sparks called the Easiest Golf Swing that is especially effective for golfers 50 and older. In this conversation we get into more detail and drills on how to achieve better ball striking and you may be shocked to hear tips that may go against everything you’ve heard in the past. Congratulations Jim A of Sao Paulo, Brazil! His name was selected at random to win a $100 Amazon Gift Card from Autoslash.com Our next giveaway is for a dozen premium used golf balls of your choice from TWOGUYSWITHGOLFBALLS.com. Enter at GolfSmarter.com/giveaway2019. Deadline for entry is August 25, 2019 Midnight PDT.  This week on Golf Smarter Mulligans, #20, is with Scott Strool who has developed a practice session that will help you get the most from your time on the range. Some people suggest that you practice like you play, others emphasize to practice with a purpose. But those don’t necess

703: Surveys show that 60% of all golfers are over 50, yet golf instruction focuses on the power and flexibility of young people. Brian Sparks like Bobby Jones believes that “the whole body is involved” in the golf swing, not just your arms, hips, wrists, etc. Brian has been helping golfers in the UK and France for decades and sees a huge difference from “teaching” (at people) vs “coaching” (for people). From that he’s developed a philosophy that’s evolved from Positive Impact Golf (https://easiestswing.com/our-products/) to Easiest Swing Golf (easiestswing.com). Our next giveaway is for $100 Amazon gift card courtesy of autoslash.com. Enter at GolfSmarter.com/giveaway2019. Deadline for entry is August 25, 2019 Midnight PDT.  This week on Golf Smarter Mulligans we meet Dr. Rico Provasoli who wrote a novel called “Golf Between The Ears” (https://ricoprovasoli.me/books/)based on a true story he read in Sports Illustrated. He’s an MD who’s lectured for years on Somatic Reprogramming, which addresses Musc

702: Terry Bradley comes to Golf Smarter by request from a listener who says he went from a 16hcp to 6.9 using he used Terry’s 2-6 Golf Process. Our listener was ready to quit the game altogether when he discovered Terry’s YouTube channel on 2-6 Golf, which stands for 2 swing thoughts for all 6 swing positions. Check out his site at SimpleGolf.orgCongratulations Dwayne D of Gresham, OR! His name was selected at random to win a customized Seemore putter courtesy of seemore.com We’re not done yet. Our next giveaway is for another $100 Amazon gift card courtesy of autoslash.com. Enter at GolfSmarter.com/giveaway2019. Deadline for entry is August 25, 2019 Midnight PDT.  This week on Golf Smarter Mulligans is going to help you get passed the notion that consistency comes from pounding buckets of balls. The most important tool you have is your body and in this episode we meet Katherine Roberts of Yoga for Golfers, who provides pre and post round stretches that will loosen you up for every round and make it e

701: Kiran Kanwar has spent 25 years researching the movement of the body during a golf swing and has determined that the most effective and efficient swing is actually 95% set-up and 5% backswing. In 1989 she became the 1st female golf teaching professional in India, and has been in the US since studying, writing, and presenting her research. If you’re interested in better performance and reducing the potential for injury, this swing could be for you! Our next giveaway is for a brand new customized SeeMore putter from seemore.com. Enter at GolfSmarter.com/giveaway2019. Deadline for entry is August 11, 2019 Midnight PDT.  This week on Golf Smarter Mulligans, published each Friday, features the Aaron Fagan, a David Ledbetter Senior Instructor. Subscribe to Golf Smarter Mulligans for free wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts or at YouTube.com/GolfSmarterTV.Golf Smarter Mulligans is supported by autoslash.com who can help you find the lowest rate possible for your next car rental. Golf Smarter M

700: Why is it that we teach beginning golfers the importance of pace vs direction in putting, but then as we continue to play better get hung up on the line? This is part two on the book “The Lost Art of Putting - Introducing the Six Putting Performance Principles”. This episode’s conversation is with Karl Morris calling from just outside Manchester, UK. Congratulations Grant F of Temple, TX! His name was selected at random to win a $100 Amazon Gift Card courtesy of autoslash.com We’re not done yet. Our next giveaway is for a brand new customized SeeMore putter from Seemore.com. Enter at GolfSmarter.com/giveaway2019. Deadline for entry is August 11, 2019 Midnight PDT.  This week on Golf Smarter Mulligans, published each Friday, features the creator of the Clear Key system, Carey Mumford. Over the years we’ve heard many teachers discuss using this mental approach to better ball contact. Carey has passed away, so it’s really special to hear him describe this system in detail. Subscribe to Golf Smarter Mu

699: Putting is an art form that is too often gets lost amidst science. This is the first of two episodes with two different guests who co-authored a book called “The Lost Art of Putting - Introducing the Six Putting Performance Principles”. This episode’s conversation is with Gary Nicol direct from Scotland. Next week we’ll talk to his teaching partner, Karl Morris just outside of Manchester, UK. Our next drawing, back by popular demand is a $100 Amazon Gift Card courtesy of autoslash.com Enter at GolfSmarter.com/giveaway2019. Deadline for entry is July 28, 2019 Midnight PDT.  This week on Golf Smarter Mulligans, published each Friday, features Dr. Glen Albaugh, professor, sports (& golf) psychologist, golfer, author, on his book “Winning The Battle Within”. Subscribe to Golf Smarter Mulligans for free wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts or at YouTube.com/GolfSmarterTV.Golf Smarter Mulligans is supported by autoslash.com who can help you find the lowest rate possible for your next car renta

698: Randy Chang is a PGA Professional who grew up playing golf in Hawaii, but like most kids growing up on these islands, the primary sport is surfing. Randy’s developed a method to improve your game that he calls S.U.R.F. for Simplicity/Safety. Understanding. Retention. FUN! Learn more at RandyChangPGA.com Congratulations to our five winners of a Golf Smarter customized Glovelast courtesy of glovelast.com. It’s a great tool to help care for and give added life to your gloves. Our winners from across the USA include: Howard S of University City, MO; Teddy B of Pewaukee, WI; Alex P of Tempe, AZ; Don E of Sharon, MA; and Edward K of Mission Viejo, CA. Our next drawing, back by popular demand is a $100 Amazon Gift Card courtesy of autoslash.com Enter at GolfSmarter.com/giveaway2019. Deadline for entry is July 28, 2019 Midnight PDT.  This week on Golf Smarter Mulligans, published each Friday, features sports/golf psychologist Dr. Robert K Winters, on his book “The Ten Commandments of Mindpower Golf”. Subscri

697: Zach Allen, PGA learned while playing D1 College Golf at USC that trying to make the perfect golf swing was a disaster for his game and competitive edge. Then he fell in love with teaching, and lately has been on the minds and lips of many golfers because of his clear and concise instruction on YouTube (Zach Allen Golf). Host Fred Greene watched just one video and increased his distance by making one simple tweak. Zach’s three part video series called Ball Striking Blueprint .  Make sure to register to win a Glovelast! We’re giving away 5 of these simple tools to increase the life of your golf gloves by 40%! Each winner will get a Glovelast with the Golf Smarter logo courtesy of glovelast.com. Here's a short video intro to Glovelast at GolfSmarterTV. Enter at GolfSmarter.com/giveaway2019. Deadline for entry is July 14, 2019 Midnight PDT.  How would you like a free online copy of Tony Manzoni's video "The Lost Fundamental"? Just submit an honest review of Golf Smarter or Golf Smarter Mulligan

696: Roger Gunn returns to dig deep into the mindset and pre-shot routine of great golfers and explains how the rest of us are not that far from accomplishing more on the golf course. He also touches on the consequences of bold vs conservative targets, and wants us all to know that “it wasn’t necessarily a bad shot, just a judgement error.” Congratulations to Thomas C of Oswego, NY. He's been selected at random to receive a dozen premium used golf balls of his choice courtesy of Sam Hogan and TwoGuysWithGolfBalls.com. Don’t miss our next drawing because this time we’re going to select 5 winners!! Glovelast is a new way to care for and give added life to your gloves. Each winner will get a Glovelast with the Golf Smarter logo courtesy of glovelast.com. Here's a short video intro to Glovelast at GolfSmarterTV. Enter at GolfSmarter.com/giveaway2019. Deadline for entry is July 14, 2019 Midnight PDT.  This week on Golf Smarter Mulligans, published each Friday, features Mike Pederson, a golf exercise expert a

695: Sam Hogan of TwoGuysWithGolfBalls.com returns so that we can open the mailbag and answer your questions and concerns about golf balls, performance, comparisons, best ball for different level of players, used ball quality, and more.  Make sure to register to win a dozen golf balls of your choice from TwoGuysWithGolfBalls.com. Enter at GolfSmarter.com/giveaway2019. Deadline for entry is June 30, 2019 Midnight PDT. Make sure to tell all your golf buddies about this incredible offer to get an additional 10% EVERY ORDER, EVERY TIME with the checkout code "golfsmarter". Go to twoguyswithgolfballs.com/golf-smarter for more. Offer expires 4/1/20.  How would you like a free online copy of Tony Manzoni's video "The Lost Fundamental"? Just submit an honest review of Golf Smarter or Golf Smarter Mulligans at the place where you subscribe to either show. Send your review and where it can be found to GolfSmarterPodcast@gmail.com and once publication is confirmed, we'll send you the private link to the video. T

694: Christo Garcia’s YouTube channel, MySwingEvolution, has nearly 40K subscribers because he’s studied Ben Hogan’s book and is now teaching “The Classic Golf Swing”. Christo comes us by listener request and you’ll hear why he’s been so successful as he explains how he uses his training in marshall arts, yoga, and ballet to provide complete body awareness through the swing.  Make sure to register to win a dozen golf balls of your choice from TwoGuysWithGolfBalls.com. Enter at GolfSmarter.com/giveaway2019. Deadline for entry is June 30, 2019 Midnight PDT. How would you like a free online copy of Tony Manzoni's video "The Lost Fundamental"? Just submit an honest review of Golf Smarter or Golf Smarter Mulligans at the place where you subscribe to either show. Send your review and where it can be found to GolfSmarterPodcast@gmail.com and once publication is confirmed, we'll send you the private link to the video. Thanks for your support!! This week on Golf Smarter Mulligans, published each Friday, is part 2

693: Karen Palacios-Jansen of CardioGolf.com is a LPGA Master Instructor who has finally addressed one of the hardest shots to practice at home or on the range, and that’s the Uphill/Downhill lie. In this episode she talks to host Fred Greene about her suggested pre-round warm up, but also provides details on the impact that her CardioGolf Slope and Shortee club can have on your game when practicing these frustrating golf shots. Congratulations to Sarah B of Chico, CA. She's the winner of our random drawing for a $100 Amazon Gift Card courtesy of Autoslash.com. Our next drawing is for a dozen Golf Balls of your choice courtesy of twoguyswithgolfballs.com. Enter at GolfSmarter.com/giveaway2019. Deadline for entry is June 30, 2019 Midnight PDT.  This week on Golf Smarter Mulligans, published each Friday, is the start of another 2 part conversation. This time we speak to Billy Bondaruk on his book “The 7 Myths of Golf”. Subscribe to Golf Smarter Mulligans for free wherever you listen to your favorite podca

692: Cody Hale of Seemore Putters returns to discuss why getting fit for a putter can be as effective as fitting for a driver or full set of clubs. He also provides tips and insights to warming up on the practice putting green before your next round. Our next giveaway is for a $100 Amazon Gift Card courtesy of autoslash.com Enter at GolfSmarter.com/giveaway2019. Deadline for entry is June 11, 2019 Midnight PDT.  This week on Golf Smarter Mulligans, published each Friday, is part 2 with Fred Shoemaker of Extraordinary Golf, this time we’re discussing Extraordinary Putting. Fred is a teaching icon with a legion of dedicated followers across the globe. Subscribe to Golf Smarter Mulligans for free wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts or at YouTube.com/GolfSmarterTV.Golf Smarter Mulligans is supported by autoslash.com who can help you find the lowest rate possible for your next car rental. Golf Smarter Mulligans is also brought to you by TwoGuysWithGolfBalls.com where you can buy premium used golf ball