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931: Tim Markison, founder and CEO of Athalonz golf shoes, which has 13 U.S. patents for its unique technology that helps golfers get into optimal athletic positioning (OAP) and generate more power. Athalonz golf shoes are trusted by Bernhard Lander and many of golf’s top long drivers, including Justin James, Ryan Steenberg, Will Hogue, Kyle Berkshire, Justin Moose, and Ryan Reisbeck. Tim grew up in an abusive home. We discuss the foundation he created to prevent child abuse, Interwoven Circles. If you are suicidal or a victim of domestic violence and need assistance please reach out to either http://www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org or http://www.thehotline.org This week’s episode is sponsored by Indeed. Please visit indeed.com/GOLFSMARTER and get a $75 SPONSORED JOB CREDIT. Terms and conditions apply. Follow @golfsmarter on Instagram, X, Facebook, TikTok, YouTube for daily highlights and helpful insights from our interviews on the podcast. We also post articles and video shorts on LinkedIn @FredGreene (from

930: Scott Fawcett is a self-proclaimed “data nerd” who created the Decade Golf App. The app combines PGA Tour scoring statistics and shot distribution patterns to provide golfers with a strategic plan for every round of golf that includes a range of features, including stat tracking, yardage books, and driving targets to help golfers of all skill levels improve their game. Visit Decade.golf for more.This week’s episode is sponsored by Indeed. Please visit indeed.com/GOLFSMARTER and get a $75 SPONSORED JOB CREDIT. Terms and conditions apply. Follow @golfsmarter on Instagram, X, Facebook, TikTok, YouTube for daily highlights and helpful insights from our interviews on the podcast. We also post articles and video shorts on LinkedIn @FredGreene (from Novato, CA).Golf Smarter Mulligans is going on hiatus until the start of April when we return with our annual Tony Manzoni marathon, including a new episode that was recently discovered that we’ve not shared before.Golf Smarter has been awarded the #1 spot in their

929: Gavin Dear of ShotScope returns just before the annual PGA Merchandise Show to discuss the latest developments in their GPS/Rangefinder/wearable technology and performance tracking devices. So many companies provide either hardware or software solutions, but ShotScope has figured out the simplest, most elegant combination of the two that can help every golfer…and their teachers! Check out their latest Pro LX+ with Performance Tracking tags! This week’s episode is sponsored by Indeed. Please visit indeed.com/GOLFSMARTER and get a $75 SPONSORED JOB CREDIT. Terms and conditions apply. Follow @golfsmarter on Instagram, X, Facebook, TikTok, YouTube for daily highlights and helpful insights from our interviews on the podcast. We also post articles and video shorts on LinkedIn @FredGreene (from Novato, CA).Golf Smarter Mulligans is going on hiatus until the start of April when we return with our annual Tony Manzoni marathon, including a new episode that was recently discovered that we’ve not shared before.Golf

928: JP Parajeckas, a master club fitter with PXG joins us to discuss the importance of getting fit for irons, wedges, drivers, and fairway metal clubs. Whether you’re just starting out or have been playing for years, a custom fit will improve every aspect of your game, and provide you with a clear indication of what's working and what isn't with your swing. Of course he wants to discuss the latest from PXG, one of the most aggressive brands in golf today, and we do touch on why PXG, but the most important aspect of this conversation is the benefits that every golfer will realize once they have a proper fitting.This week’s episode is sponsored by Indeed. Please visit indeed.com/GOLFSMARTER and get a $75 SPONSORED JOB CREDIT. Terms and conditions apply. Follow @golfsmarter on Instagram, X, Facebook, TikTok, YouTube for daily highlights and helpful insights from our interviews on the podcast. We also post articles and video shorts on LinkedIn @FredGreene (from Novato, CA).Golf Smarter Mulligans is going on hiat

927: PGA Tour’s Lucas Glover career exploded this year when he changed to a L.A.B. Golf putter. Adam Scott and now Will Zalatoris are also using L.A.B. Golf putters. And in this episode, L.A.B. Golf CEO Sam Hahn says that there hasn’t been a change in putters in 60 years, until now!! Learn why LAB Golf putters aren’t just different, they’re better. And after waiting a couple years through design and testing, Sam makes an exclusive announcement that their newest putter design, the DF3.0 will be released on January 23, 2024. Learn more at labgolf.comThis week’s episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Please visit https://BetterHelp.com/golfsmarter to receive 10% off your first month! Follow @golfsmarter on Instagram, X, Facebook, TikTok, YouTube for daily highlights and helpful insights from our interviews on the podcast. We also post articles and video shorts on LinkedIn @FredGreene (from Novato, CA).This Friday on Golf Smarter Mulligans episode #243 features Jaacob Bowden joins us to discuss going longer and more

926: All golf tees are not the same. Usually tees are cupped at the top so that you can set the ball on top and shoot in any direction. But we only hit in one direction when teeing off. Our guest, Dr. Daniel Whalen, an environmental engineer, golfer, and son of an inventor, realized that if you create an open area in the direction you’re hitting the ball, there’s less friction on the ball resulting in longer and straighter tee shots. Reviews from all over the internet have confirmed the science that Daniel has created. Learn more at flightpathgolf.com. Excited to announce that you can get a free box of 8 tees when you become a Golf Smarter Ambassador and open an upcoming episode. Trust me, even with regular play 8 Flight Path Golf tees could easily last you a full year, if not longer!This week’s episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Please visit https://BetterHelp.com/golfsmarter to receive 10% off your first month! Follow @golfsmarter on Instagram, X, Facebook, TikTok, YouTube for daily highlights and helpful

925: Getting new golf gloves is supposed to be a simple process that happens once or twice per year, right? WRONG! In this conversation with Tour Player Brad Fritsch and his business partner Kerry Moher of RedRoosterGolf.com we’ll hear stories from inside the ropes, how the response to RedRoosterGolf has progressed since we were first introduced, how the advantages of receiving properly fit gloves through their regularly scheduled subscription can enhance your game and your confidence, and how to get the correct sized glove for your hands.This week’s episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Please visit https://BetterHelp.com/golfsmarter to receive 10% off your first month! Follow @golfsmarter on Instagram, X, Facebook, TikTok, YouTube for daily highlights and helpful insights from our interviews on the podcast. We also post articles and video shorts on LinkedIn @FredGreene (from Novato, CA).This Friday on Golf Smarter Mulligans episode #241 is a conversation with Mike Pedersen, formerly trained as an Olympic Deca

924: Dylan Wu is an young PGA Tour Pro who impressively has made the cut on 33 of his 60 PGA Tour starts. He was a star golfer in college playing for Northwestern, but also a realist who knew that getting his degree was an necessary backup plan. In our conversation, he talks about his journey to the PGA Tour, his family’s passion for sports, how he selected one of his twin brothers to be his caddie, his fitness and nutrition regimens that are tracked through the MyFitnessPal app, and more.This week’s episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Please visit https://BetterHelp.com/golfsmarter to receive 10% off your first month! Follow @golfsmarter on Instagram, X, Facebook, TikTok, YouTube for daily highlights and helpful insights from our interviews on the podcast. We also post articles and video shorts on LinkedIn @FredGreene (from Novato, CA).This Friday on Golf Smarter Mulligans episode #240 we talk to Martin Chuck updates us on Tour Striker, talks about hitting down on the ball and answers a listener's question.

923: This week's guest is Leo Howson of LeoHowson.com. Leo is a hypnotherapist and flow state coach whose techniques can transform your life and your game. In this conversation we dig into the Six Areas of Mindset and using hypnosis to impact high performance on the golf course. This week’s episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Please visit https://BetterHelp.com/golfsmarter to receive 10% off your first month! This week’s episode is also sponsored by CalderaLab. Get 20% OFF with code GOLFSMARTER at calderalab.com to make unforgettable first impressions with the best gift this holiday season.This week’s episode is also sponsored by Indeed. Claim your $75 sponsored job credit to upgrade your job post at Indeed.com/golfsmarter. Offer’s good for a limited time. Need to hire? You need Indeed!Follow @golfsmarter on Instagram, X, Facebook, TikTok, YouTube for daily highlights and helpful insights from our interviews on the podcast. We also post articles and video shorts on LinkedIn @FredGreene (from Novato, CA).This

922: Bobby Weed is a high profile golf course architect who was mentored by World Golf Hall of Fame designer, Pete Dye. In addition he was also the PGA Tour’s first in-house designer that resulted in six TPC Courses and the World Golf Village. One of the most fascinating courses he’s designed, which we discuss at length is Grove XXIII, former NBA Star Michael Jordan’s ultra exclusive course with one of the greatest practice facilities in the world. In this conversation we also discuss how amateur golfers can take advantage of a designer’s mindset when navigating a new course. To learn more, please check out https://bobbyweed.com.This week’s episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Please visit https://BetterHelp.com/golfsmarter to receive 10% off your first month! This week’s episode is also sponsored by CalderaLab. Get 20% OFF with code GOLFSMARTER at calderalab.com to make unforgettable first impressions with the best gift this holiday season.This week’s episode is also sponsored by Indeed. Claim your $75 sponso

921: Erik Schjolberg, a golf instructor McCormick Ranch GC in Scottdale, AZ returns to discuss a variety of mechanics and mental game related topics including how many greens in regulation you need to break 80, the nine different ball flight laws, and how to learn to close your club face properly to achieve better ball flight. To learn more, please check out https://ejsgolf.com .This week’s episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Please visit https://BetterHelp.com/golfsmarter to receive 10% off your first month! This week’s episode is also sponsored by CalderaLab. Get 20% OFF with code GOLFSMARTER at calderalab.com to make unforgettable first impressions with the best gift this holiday season.This week’s episode is also sponsored by Indeed. Claim your $75 sponsored job credit to upgrade your job post at Indeed.com/golfsmarter. Offer’s good for a limited time. Need to hire? You need Indeed!Follow @golfsmarter on Instagram, X, Facebook, TikTok, YouTube for daily highlights and helpful insights from our interviews

920: Bo Watson and Shannon Shuskey return together to discuss their compelling new mental game book called “In The Zone Secrets: How to Get In The Zone At The Flip of a Switch”. This book has lots of insights provided on many previous Golf Smarter episodes, but have a way of making it fresh and relevant. To learn more, please check out inthezonesecrets.com/golfsmarter.This week’s episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Please visit https://BetterHelp.com/golfsmarter to receive 10% off your first month! This week’s episode is also sponsored by CalderaLab. Get 20% OFF with code GOLFSMARTER at calderalab.com to make unforgettable first impressions with the best gift this holiday season.This week’s episode is also sponsored by Indeed. Claim your $75 sponsored job credit to upgrade your job post at Indeed.com/golfsmarter. Offer’s good for a limited time. Need to hire? You need Indeed!Follow @golfsmarter on Instagram, X, Facebook, TikTok, YouTube for daily highlights and helpful insights from our interviews on the podc

919: Joe Hallett is a PGA Master Professional and one of America’s Top 100 Instructors. He’s also a favorite who appears regularly on Golf Smarter. Including being a wealth of knowledge on game improvement, you can be assured that he always has incredible stories about the PGA and LPGA Tour Pros that he’s helped to become some of the world’s best. His humor and warmth suck us into his orbit every time. In this episode, he talks about the variety of ways to improve your game, including the intangibles that we never think of that will bring us to lowering our scores each round. Learn more at joehallettgolf.com.This week’s episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Please visit https://BetterHelp.com/golfsmarter to receive 10% off your first month! This week’s episode is also sponsored by CalderaLab. Get 20% OFF with code GOLFSMARTER at calderalab.com to make unforgettable first impressions with the best gift this holiday season.This week’s episode is also sponsored by Indeed. Claim your $75 sponsored job credit to upg

918: Billy Troy of Golf Physio Australia (https://www.golfphysiotherapyaustralia.com/) fell in love with golf at a very young age, and as a Certified TPI Instructor, is now dedicated to helping golfers of all ages improve their health and performance on the course. In this week’s conversation, Billy shares a variety of golf ailments and solutions to help us move, feel, and play the best golf of our lives. We also discuss the importance of hydration and snacking to keep your mind and body sharp during your next round. Check the blog post at https://golfsmarter.com to download a “Golf Warm-Up Guide” pdf.This week’s episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Please visit https://BetterHelp.com/golfsmarter to receive 10% off your first month! This week’s episode is also sponsored by CalderaLab. Get 20% OFF with code GOLFSMARTER at calderalab.com to make unforgettable first impressions with the best gift this holiday season.This week’s episode is also sponsored by Indeed. Claim your $75 sponsored job credit to upgrade yo

917: Josh Zander of https://zandergolf.com/ returns for a free flowing conversation about improving your game that we call “Be Careful in Your Setup: Be Carefree with Your Swing!” Josh has made some incredible offers to Golf Smarter listeners. Use checkout code “GolfSmarter” at both of these links to learn more: This one gets you 50% off your first year of access to his complete video library https://www.xip.co/josh-zander/content-library-sign-up. And for a free video consultation, along with $100 off a year of instruction, go to https://docs.google.com/document/d/1R2fsqVhxQCoWoqGE2eAdFK_rrawJDCaglrYul121RFw/edit. Lastly, Josh wants you to watch this great segment from an interview between Flaherty and Phil Mickelson https://youtu.be/nAeHaOIIx6Y?si=3VQqxvaqqyCQnO3y This week’s episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Please visit https://BetterHelp.com/golfsmarter to receive 10% off your first month! This week’s episode is also sponsored by CalderaLab. Get 20% OFF with code GOLFSMARTER at calderalab.com to make un

916: Dr. Rick Sessinghaus has in incredible track record of coaching great players, including a two-time Major winner, but is also unbelievably helpful to amateur golfers in getting their heads and game in the right place for increased improvement. In this episode, we breakdown his equation of “Potential Minus Interference = Performance” and discuss today’s state of instruction includes too many silos that don’t always communicate or coordinate with each other. Find more about Rick and FlowCode at https://theflowcode.com/golf-academy/This week’s episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Please visit https://BetterHelp.com/golfsmarter to receive 10% off your first month! This week’s episode is also sponsored by CalderaLab. Get 20% OFF with code GOLFSMARTER at calderalab.com to make unforgettable first impressions with the best gift this holiday season.This week’s episode is also sponsored by Indeed. Claim your $75 sponsored job credit to upgrade your job post at Indeed.com/golfsmarter. Offer’s good for a limited tim

915: The saying goes; “contracts don't get signed until the score card does.” Like golf, conducting business on the golf course is a skill that needs to be fine tuned for true success. Joe Canfield of https://www.fairwaysrm.com/ wants you to be aware what successful business people already know. It’s all about relationships. In this episode we discuss myths and tips on how to make golf work for your business, no matter what level of skill you have as a golfer. This week’s episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Please visit https://BetterHelp.com/golfsmarter to receive 10% off your first month! This week’s episode is also sponsored by CalderaLab. Get 20% OFF with code GOLFSMARTER at calderalab.com to make unforgettable first impressions with the best gift this holiday season.Follow @golfsmarter on Instagram, X, Facebook, TikTok, YouTube for daily highlights and helpful insights from our interviews on the podcast. We also post articles and video shorts on LinkedIn @FredGreene (from Novato, CA).This week Golf Smart

914: Jamie Zimron of https://TheCenteredWay.com joins us for the first time in a couple years to talk about how important center contact on every one of your golf clubs will improve each ball strike, from driver to putter. So instead of focusing on various swing mechanics, or tinkering with position of body parts during your swing, just focus on making center contact and you’ll be surprised. We’re so proud to congratulate Jamie for receiving the PGA SF Pride Golf Tournament “Excellence in Golf” award this week. That leads to a discussion on how the PGA and LPGA are so far ahead of other sports to openly embrace members of the LGBTQ+ community. Jamie has written a series of articles on Hetero/Sexism in Sports. Here are the titles and links to each piece. On Being An Athletic Girl/Sportswoman https://www.evosportscollective.com/blog/on-being-an-athletic-girl-sportswoman-part-1 Uncoupling Athleticism & Opportunity From Gender https://www.evosportscollective.com/blog/uncoupling-athleticism-opportunity-from-ge

913: Ben Alexander was named the NorCal PGA Teacher of the Year back in 2004 for good reason. In his long awaited return to Golf Smarter Ben “Walk Fast & Swing Slow” addresses many of the basic issues that most amateur golfers struggle with and how to address and improve them. Ben, formerly the Director of Instruction at Poppy Hills GC for decades is now teaching at Lake Shastina Resort in Weed, CA. *** This is the second time we're publishing this episode as so many people had trouble getting it last time****This week’s episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Please visit https://BetterHelp.com/golfsmarter to receive 10% off your first month! Follow @golfsmarter on Instagram, X, Facebook, TikTok, YouTube for daily highlights and helpful insights from our interviews on the podcast. We also post articles and video shorts on LinkedIn @FredGreene (from Novato, CA).This week Golf Smarter Mulligans episode #229, Jeff Ritter joins us for part1 of 2 conversations. This week’s episode is called “You’re Either Learnin

912: Jayne Storey returns to discuss her latest audio project called Connected Putting. Jayne, chi-performance.com, is an incredible teacher who focuses on helping athletes of tall types, especially golfers overcome their nerves, anxiety, and mental interference. She’s a martial arts expert and can improve your overall performance through meditation, breathing, and quieting the mind. Make sure to mention GolfSmarter when you are purchasing her latest audio program and get some free bonus material. Some of her other books that we’ve featured in the past are “Breathe Golf” and “Connected Golf”. This week Golf Smarter Mulligans episode #228, Jim Waldron of BalancePointGolf.com returns for part 2 of our conversation. This episode was originally a Members Only episode in February 2012, which means, it’s brand new content for most of our audience. This week’s episode is called “Consistency, Distance, Accuracy, and Golf Schools”.Golf Smarter has recently been awarded the #1 spot in their list of Top 10 Golf Psycholo