Episodes
March 29, 2020
S2 Ep61: Two Great Golf Instructors
We take two of the country's best golf instructors: our own Jeff Smith and Sarah Stone from The Bears Club in Florida. we just let them talk about how best to teach folks to get better, what specific things they think most amateur golfers need to work on to get better, and how to practice those tec…
March 22, 2020
S2 Ep60: Social Distancing Nutrition and Proper Fit
Golfers have always practiced social distancing. So why should these days be treated any differently? We talk about how golf courses are adapting to the Corona Virus scare in order to remain a refuge. Then we discuss John's first ever official club fitting. After 2 and one half hours and trying alm…
March 15, 2020
S2 Ep59: Golf To Dye For
We all know that Pete Dye designed golf courses are some of the most beautiful, most challenging, and most expensive golf courses you can play. We talk about some Dye courses we have played, some we would like to play, and one that everyone, no matter how little they may have left in their golf bud…
March 8, 2020
S2 Ep58: Are You Ready For Golf Season?
When you play your clubs get dirty, especially in the colder, wet preseason conditions. It is important to clean them well and to clean them correctly. Here's how. Are you ready? We have a guest that was born ready, Tim Ready from All19Holes.com with a look into golf attire made from recycled and s…
March 1, 2020
S2 Ep57: Performance Enhancing Conversations
Dr. Gary Sailles, a Sports Performance Coach and Professor at Indiana University, joins us and we cover many interesting topics like: Golf is a game of error management; even Tiger Woods knows he won't hit more than 2 perfect shots in the course of a round so your score is dependent on the quality …
Feb. 23, 2020
S2 Ep56: Waiting Out A Frost Delay
It's just like hanging out in the pro shop waiting for the frost to leave the greens this time of year. John, Jeff, and Wayne Gibbs, the GM at Timbergate Golf Course just talk about whatever comes up. Golfers, great golf courses, bad golfers, funny stories and more. Will you learn anything this wee…
Feb. 16, 2020
S2 Ep55: How To Break 80 And A Good Ball To Do It With
A 3 step process to break 80 this year and none of it revolves around new equipment, just thought process. Also, mistakes we make on the practice tee and some news about the new balls from Bridgstone Golf. Who should use them and when. Plus a bonus segment with a quick fix from Jeff on how to incre…
Feb. 9, 2020
S2 Ep54: Mistakes Golfer Make
You look like Craig Stadler but you want to swing like Dennis Johnson. Yup, copying a Pro is just one mistake golfers make. There's also not having a pre-shot routine, having an overblown opinion of your average distance for each club, not playing to your strengths, and not cleaning your grooves. J…
Feb. 2, 2020
S2 Ep53: Golf Cart Etiquette and Other Stuff You Need To Know
John and Jeff talk about all those stupid things we do in golf carts that really tick off the group behind you. Jeff tells of some fantastic finds at the PGA Merchandise Show that will help you get your swing grooved for the upcoming season. John's wife finds out he joined a country club. Hilarity …
Jan. 26, 2020
S2 Ep52: Grumpy Golfers
John and Jeff pitch a fit about some of the stuff in golf that really pisses them off! Jeff complains if John hits his ball out of the fairway (as usual) he can now move impediments in his way and, within the rules, improve his lie. BUT! Jeff can hit a ball straight down the middle (as usual) and i…
Jan. 19, 2020
S2 Ep51: Golf Gadgets And Gimmicks
Do you think it would be easier to spend $399.99 on that miracle club that will get you 300 yard+ Drives straight down the fairway EVERY TIME? Why not just spend less and get some lessons and learn how to hit the clubs you already have? Don't fall prey to the on-line charlatans that are after your …
Jan. 11, 2020
S2 Ep50: Whats Under Your Feet
Not all ground is the same. Not even bunkers. Not all sand is the same. What part of the beach are you on? The light fluffy sand? The sand where a little water hits and it's dry but a bit packed? Or are you on the sand that is hard-packed? And don't get me started on types of grass. You see, it rea…
Jan. 4, 2020
S2 Ep49: The Art Of Golf
Putting Problems? All it takes is one thin dime to fix your putter alignment mistakes. Jeff tells us 5 of the biggest mistakes ALL golfers make at one time or another. And George Lawrence, President of the Academy Of Golf Art is our special guest. Another fun, informative and entertaining hour of g…
Dec. 29, 2019
S2 Ep48: A Golf Potpourri
Hope y'all had a merry Christmas and are looking forward to the new year. this is our last show for the year. We revisit some old stories, add some new stories and revisit all the reason why you have to agree that Jeff Smith is the #1 Golf Instructor in the state of Indiana
Dec. 22, 2019
S2 Ep47: Pull Out Your MAshee And Niblick
We interview the President of The Gof Heritage Society, Dr. Bern Bernacki about the history of the game and how you can get involved in preserving the history and traditions of the game. Maybe even get involved in playing the game the way it used to be, with hickory shafts.
Dec. 15, 2019
S2 Ep46: Whats Your Swing Type
What kind of swing type are you? A head down flipper? Maybe a hang backer? A knee dipper, maybe. A blocker or an over the topper? Maybe a spin out guy or a big lag dude? Jeff discusses each of these, what problems they present and how to fix them quickly, easily, and painlessly. Plus the odd golf s…
Dec. 8, 2019
S2 Ep45: Bio Swing Dynamics and Spirits
We talk to E.A. Tischler, the co-founder of the Bio Swing Dynamics school of golf instruction, It's what Jeff Smith uses, as well as many of the top 100 teachers in the country. We explore the differences and benefits. Also, we talk to Doug Kragel, from Diagio distilleries about bourbon and the pos…
Dec. 1, 2019
S2 Ep44: He's Number ONE
We celebrate the fact that our own Jeff Smith has been named the #1 Golf Instructor in the state of Indiana. Not that it comes as a surprise to us. We also talk about one of Jeff's former students, Tyler Duncan, who just won his first PGA tournament.
Nov. 24, 2019
S2 Ep43: Just Teach Me To Suck Less
Jeff Smith and Sara Stone join the show from the Top 100 Teachers Conference in Pinehurst. They not only share their great techniques for learning to play better but Sara has some pretty interesting stories about teaching former President, Bill Clinton, a few things on the course. Whether your goa…
Nov. 18, 2019
S2 Ep42: Speed It Up. We're Burning Daylight
Yup. Days are shorter. Days are cooler. Two very good reasons for speeding up your game. Frost delays and early sunsets can really screw up the time you can send on the course. Use what time you have wisely.
Nov. 10, 2019
S2 Ep41: Every Golfer Can Improve
Marty Griffin, teaching Pro from Madison Wisconsin who specializes in teaching golfers with 18 handicaps and higher, joins the guys to prove even John can get better! No matter how good or bad you think you are at golf, there are some simple techniques to get much better; to hit the ball better; to…
Nov. 3, 2019
S2 Ep40: The Only Stats That Count
Brooke Watts, from Star Ranch in Austin TX. joins the guys for a lively discussion designed to make you better. Jeff wants you to know there are really only 2 stats that are important to know if you want to improve. Listen close and all will be revealed. Jeff insists he can tell you how to improve…
Oct. 27, 2019
S2 Ep39: Shut Up And Pay Attention
What do you do when your skills improve but your score doesn't? Leave the frustration behind and follow Jeff's excellent advice. Pay attention. Pay attention to your surroundings; to where the trouble is; to what kind of lie you have and what clubs you know you can effectively use from that lie. Al…
Oct. 21, 2019
S2 Ep38: Put This On Your Bucket List
We spend the weekend at a place you need to put on your bucket list: The French Lick Resort in French Lick, Indiana. We were there for the Senior LPGA Championship, presented by Old National Bank but you need to go for the golf (there are 3 classic courses from Pete Dye, Donald Ross and Tom Bendelo…