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509: In the third of our four part series with golf instructor Jim Venetos, we discuss and analyze how to confidently take your new swing mechanics from the driving range to the golf course. Need a little more explanation and want to see what he’s talking about? Click here to see Jim’s video tip that is a Golf Smarter exclusive.Guide to complete Golf Smarter Library I'm participating in the Walk To End Alzheimer's on October 24 in Washington DC.  Please make a tax deductible donation to help the Alzheimer's Association advance research into methods of treatment, prevention and, ultimately, a cure for Alzheimer's.  For the millions already affected by the disease, the Association offers care, education, support and resources in communities nationwide. Click here to donate to our team. THANK YOU!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

508 Premium: In the second of our four part series with golf instructor Jim Venetos, we dig deeper into his method of “Stillness” by discussing where you should have the ball positioned for each club during your swing, what type of trajectory is optimum for this method, and how to shape your shots so that you utilize a draw, fade, or straight shot. Now that, like thousands of his student, you’re getting the hang of this new swing and seeing positive results in your practice sessions, in our next episode, we’ll discuss taking your game from the driving range to the golf course. Need a little more explanation and want to see what he’s talking about? Here’s the link to Jim’s video tip that is a Golf Smarter exclusive. Guide to complete Golf Smarter LibraryI'm participating in the Walk To End Alzheimer's on October 24 in Washington DC.  Please make a tax deductible donation to help the Alzheimer's Association advance research into methods of treatment, prevention and, ultimately, a cure for Alzheimer's.  For the

507: Jim Venetos returns to amplify his teaching method of body stillness during the swing. Golf Smarter Host Fred Greene has suffered a leg injury and is not going to be able to play golf for a number of weeks. Jim says that injuring his right leg was injuring the correct leg because there’s no movement required from the right leg during the swing, and that 70% of your weight is shifted to the left leg during the swing.  While recovering, Fred has decided to record four short episodes with Jim that will be published over the next few weeks. Watch Jim's exclusive video tip on "How To Stop Micromanaging Your Club During the Swing"Guide to complete Golf Smarter Library This episode is brought to you by Harrys.com. For the best shave of your life, go to Harrys.com and use the checkout code "golfsmarter" (has to be one word) for $5 off your first purchase.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/adver

506 Premium: Golf Course Architect David McLay Kidd designed the first course at Bandon Dunes to be like the courses he grew up with in Scotland. But he also wants to create golf courses that provide the amateur golfer with hope, not frustration. David tells us how he got the bug by spending a lot of time learning and working with his father, golf course superintendent Jimmy Kidd. He also shares his design philosophies, and how the average player can take advantage of his layouts for their own success.  Guide to complete Golf Smarter Library https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1HN-mL1wFdwM73O5WXjhRIpbkPhKJPihisd8Z78LPlas/edit?usp=sharingHere's the video from this week's showThis 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

505 Premium: Too many golfers are frustrated with conventional golf instruction because of complicated nuances. Jim Venetos was a highly accomplished Junior golfer who worked with many Top 100 instructors who weren’t able to explain what made him such a successful and excellent ball striker. Luckily for us, Jim has become a very articulate and patient instructor whose simple method will have immediate results for you. His primary teaching includes 70/30 weight shift to the front foot and stillness in your entire body that will have you hitting the ball farther with a consistent draw using less effort.  He also provides us with an exclusive video tip on “The Keys To Solid Contact” which is at the end of this episode and also a video on our YouTube channel.Guide to complete Golf Smarter LibraryThis 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

504: Mindfulness seems to be talked about a lot these days, but in golf, it's been a basic idea for improving your mental/emotional game from the beginning. Stephen Altschuler, author of "The Mindful Golfer - How to Lower Your Handicap While Raising Your Consciousness" addresses the Four Noble Truths taught in the Buddhist practice, but how it relates to improving your game.  Stephen's book is available on AmazonThis episode is brought to you by Harrys.com. For the best shave of your life, go to Harrys.com and use the checkout code "golfsmarter" (has to be one word) for $5 off your first purchase.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

503 Premium: Bobby Trunzo, Head Golf Professional of Park Meadows Country Club in Park City, UT is our guest as host Fred Greene travels to Park City, UT and sits down with Bobby to discuss golf in Park City, his favorite holes of Park Meadows and how to play them, and more. 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

502 Premium: There are so many golf GPS options from free apps to expensive subscription based handhelds. Our guest this week is Derek Rucki, a young entrepreneur who has developed a wearable GPS that incorporates yardage to front/middle/back of each hole, plus a pedometer all in one. What sets TLINK apart is the incredible price point of only $99! Derek has also developed a free app that connects the unit to your phone allowing them to keep the price manageable and eliminate having to take your phone out of your pocket every few minutes. Save $10 off any order over $70US when you use the checkout code "golfsmarter".Congratulations to our winners of a custom pair of Ben Hogan Golf TK15 wedges: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

501 Premium: The final golf Major of 2015, the PGA Championship at Whistling Straights is upon us and we’ve got you covered as to where the odds are and who’s got the best chance of making some money for you. Our anonymous gambling gurus, who, other than poker, only focus the sports bets on the PGA Tour, and they want to share their insights with you. Last time they joined us, they predicted that Zach Johnson was a good pick at 80 to 1. Don’t miss your chance this time, listen to what they have to say about Jordan, Rory, Bubba, Phil, Tiger, Zach and Dennis Johnson to name just a couple of interesting picks.    Our Premium episode is over an hour, but here you’ll get a 20 minute tease on their predictions.  WIN! WIN! WIN!  Time’s running out to register to win two brand new Ben Hogan Golf wedges to four lucky winners. Deadline for entry is Midnight PDT, August 17, 2015. Enter right now at http://BenHoganGolf.com/GolfSmarter. You must provide a continental US mailing address to win. Winners will be announced on

500 Premium: Today I’m celebrating my 60th birthday with you. After nearly 10 years of this podcast, the random irony of episode #500 falling on August 4 is a bit much to handle. But like our golf game, we take one shot at a time.Whether you’ve reached AARP discounts or not, at some point, we're all going to be a senior golfer hitting from the front tees. This week's show was recorded in front of a live audience at the retirement community of Paradise Valley Estates in Fairfield, CA. Our guest is Richard Cessna, PGA, General Manager for both Rancho Solano & Paradise Valley Golf courses in Fairfield, where we discuss the issues facing senior golfers and how to improve them. In the Premium Access episode, Rich tells an incredible story of how he became a highly successful CEO at the age of 11! Then there was a movie made about his story called “KidCo” (available in Amazon Prime http://www.amazon.com/Kidco-Marty-Van-Hoe/dp/B001K940SI/ref=sr_1_1?s=instant-video&ie=UTF8&qid=1438709827&sr=8-1&ke

499 Premium: Gregg Steinberg, PhD is an associate Professor of Sports Psychology at Austin Peay University. His book "Mental Rules For Golf" is introduced by Hank Haney with "Gregg Steinberg's insights into the mental aspects of the game of golf will help you think and act more like a champion."Gregg is a regular contributor to the Golf Channel, Fox News, and has even been an expert on “Dancing with the Stars”.WIN! WIN! WIN!  We’re GIVING AWAY two brand new Ben Hogan Golf wedges to four lucky winners. Deadline for entry is Midnight PDT, August 17, 2015. Enter right now at http://BenHoganGolf.com/GolfSmarter. You must provide a continental US mailing address to win. Winners will be announced on the Golf Smarter Podcast episode #502.Guide to complete Golf Smarter LibraryThis 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

498 Premium: This week we play alongside Web.com Touring Pro Adam Long at  TPC Stonebrae the day before the start of the Web.com Stonebrae Classic in the SF Bay Area. During this Pro-Am round the Duke University graduate, Adam Long of New Orleans talks about his career, his prospects of making it to the PGA Tour, and the strengths of his game. This is just a portion of the complete interview with Adam. There's also a video which includes even more than this episode, including selected conversations with his caddie Derek about club and shot selection, how to attack various holes and pin positions, reading greens, strategy conversations with Chas Narramore, another player on the Tour, our threesome and more.   video with Adam: 43:50 http://youtu.be/oLKURrgnjBIThis 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

497: Last time we were visited by these professional gamblers, they picked the winner of the US Open and the NBA Championships (missing the final score by 1 point for each team). They're back to share their thoughts and wagers for the 2015 Open Championship on The Old Course at St Andrews. Will Speith do it again? What about Tiger, Phil, Bubba, Rickie, and the rest of the field? Could Sergio finally get his major? These questions and more are discussed.Free Episode time:   18:57Premium Episode:    54:56 WIN! WIN! WIN!  We’re GIVING AWAY two brand new Ben Hogan Golf TK15 wedges to four lucky winners. Deadline for entry is Midnight PDT, August 17, 2015. Enter right now at http://BenHoganGolf.com/GolfSmarter. You must provide aThis 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

496: Ben Hogan Golf clubs have returned to the very competitive marketplace, and the press can’t stop praising them. This week CEO Terry Koehler returns to talk about the design, function, features and ordering process to customize a full set for yourself. Don't look for these Ft. Worth 15 irons or TK15 wedges at your local Pro Shop, because each set is custom made to your exact specifications. This episode is brought to you by Harrys.com. For the best shave of your life, go to Harrys.com and use the checkout code "golfsmarter" (has to be one word) for $5 off your first purchase.Fred Shoemaker's DVD "Extraordinary Golf: The Secret to Transforming Your Game" can be yours for free! All you have to do is submit 2 honest reviews in the US iTunes Store for both the podcast GOLF SMARTER and our free Golf Smarter App. Once you've submitted your comments, email Fred@GolfSmarterPodcast.comThis show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.sp

495: We can all sympathize with Dustin Johnson after he 3putted to lose this year’s 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 on Amazon!  Guide to complete Golf Smarter LibraryThis 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

494 Premium: If you’ve not experienced GolfBoard at your course yet, you will soon. Possibly the most innovative invention for golf in a long time, GolfBoard is a cross between a golf cart, a snowboard, a surfboard, and a skateboard that doesn’t impact the spirit or tradition of the game. We first brought you GolfBoard on the Golf Smarter podcast in 2013 months before it was introduced at the PGA Merchandise show, where it was awarded Best New Product of the Year. That’s why so many courses are now putting them into their fleets. The GolfBoard is an easy-to-ride vehicle allowing golfers of all ages to ‘Surf the Earth’. Jeff Dowell, President of GolfBoard joins us with an update on their latest technology, explosive growth, leasing vs purchasing,  and how well it’s been working for destination, private, and public courses. He also answers questions from the audience submitted via Periscope when the show was recorded. Guide to complete Golf Smarter LibraryThis show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you

493 Premium: This weekend's US Open at Chambers Bay is a mystery to those handicapping this Major because the course is new for the PGA Tour. But we have invited a couple of professional gamblers to provide their insights, research, and gut feelings about who's going to be the last golfer standing on Sunday. Our conversation is over 80 minutes and goes into depth on the players, the course, matchups, and explanations on how gambling on golf works for the uninformed...like your host Fred Greene. If you like this topic, let Fred know and we can do it again for the final 2 Majors of the year. Fred Shoemaker's Extraordinary Golf method has a huge and loyal following. His DVD "Extraordinary Golf: The Secret to Transforming Your Game" can be yours for free! All you have to do is submit 2 honest reviews in the US iTunes Store for both the podcast GOLF SMARTER and our free Golf Smarter App. Once you've submitted your comments, email Fred@GolfSmarterPodcast.com your iTunes username and copyThis show is part of the Spr

492: The best golf LEGAL progress-tracking hardware and app is Game Golf. There are others out there, but this is the only unit that’s legal for tournament play. John McGuire, CEO of the company returns to provide us with information on their latest software updates,  the all new App that doesn't require any hardware other than your phone, and a contest that will send 4 winners to Ireland for the Ultimate Irish Links Giveaway. Click here to find out how to enter the Game Golf Ultimate Irish Links GiveawayFred Shoemaker's Extraordinary Golf has legions of followers that include some of the best teachers in the game. His DVD "Extraordinary Golf: The Secret to Transforming Your Game" can be yours for free! All you have to do is submit 2 honest reviews in the USThis 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

491: 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!To The Nines is available on AmazonComplete Golf Smarter library guide, or search by topic or guest at GolfSmarter.comThis 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

490 Premium:  Aidan Bradley is considered as one of the world's best golf course photographers for his ability to capture the excitement and mood of a golf course. This week he sits down with host host Fred Greene to discuss how to get great photos of your favorite courses. Aidan’s images have been featured in all the national golf publications and he is a regular contributor to golf coffee table books such as “Nicklaus by Design”, Golf Digest’s “Top 100 Courses You Can Play”, “Golf, The Women’s Game”, and many more.Aidan provides a closing tip on what to avoid when taking pictures at a course is also a video that features some of his work at http://YouTube.com/GolfSmarterTV.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