Episodes
Oct. 13, 2019
S2 Ep37: One Million New Golfers
The guys talk to Matthew Reagan from Operation36. Matthew and his folks head up a pretty cool idea to get 1 million new people hooked on golf in the not too distant future. It's a new technique to learn that is more fun. Spend more time on the course playing than on the range practicing!
Oct. 7, 2019
S2 Ep36: One More Major
There is nothing that makes us feel more like Fall has finally arrived than spending a week at the French Lick Resort for the Senior LPGA Championship, Presented by Old National Bank. Not even pumpkin spice latte's come close. We spend an entertaining, educational and downright fun hour talking to …
Sept. 29, 2019
S2 Ep35: Lets Be Realistic Here
Let's face it, you don't have that shot! There are so many times we weekend golfers try to pull off a shot that requires perfection, only to kick ourselves after we screw it up. So lets face it, you are NOT going to put that ball on the green 246 yards away with your 3 wood; you are not going to ge…
Sept. 22, 2019
S2 Ep34: Golf Stories And Some Of Them Are True
John and Jeff relate some on course golf stories that are actually true, and a few they have taken liberties with. Also, a company in Louisville that makes custom head covers from a picture of your pet is profiled. Remarkable stories and Cuddle Clones this week
Sept. 15, 2019
S2 Ep33: He Can Make Golf Painless
Todd McDaniel has a space on Facebook called Gimmie Golf where you can buy, sell or trade new and used golf equipment! And then comes a conversation with Bart Potter, His website, jiffybody.com, will show you how to easily replace popping those pre-round Ibuprofens with some simple movements to mak…
Sept. 1, 2019
S2 Ep32: Hey, Be Careful Out There
Our main interview is with David Maddox, Chief Meteorologist with Weather Pros. We talk about how to avoid lightning on the golf course. What are the signs? Where can you hide? What can you do to stay safe in the middle of a thunderstorm on the golf course?
Aug. 25, 2019
S2 Ep31: Golf Gives Back. Again.
Mike Thompson of RX.golf talks about a prescription discount card that contributes to Junior Golf all over the country. John and Jeff also talk about the stupid handicap system used at the FEDEX Championship this year. And finally, grips. When to change them. How to tell if you need to change them.…
Aug. 18, 2019
S2 Ep30: Are You Slow Or Just Half Fast
From the guys who play like they're the only ones on the course to the guys who play like they have ice cream melting in the car, John and Jeff talk about all those frustrations of slow play and what to do about it.
Aug. 11, 2019
S2 Ep29: Don't Hit Into The Wind
Or tug on Superman's cape! Don't hit into the wind until you have listened to and understood what Jeff is talking about in this episode. Jeff Smith explains the subtle changes you should make when hitting your Tee shot into the wind. It isn't as hard as you might think. And while you're listening …
Aug. 5, 2019
S2 Ep28: The Best Of From Pete Dye
One more weekend for the golf guys to enjoy some time away from the studio so we have another episode of The Best (we could find). This time we revisit a show recorded live at the Mansion of the Pete Dye Golf Course at the French Lick Resort in French Lick Indiana.
July 30, 2019
S2 Ep27: The Best (We Could Find) of Those Weekend Golf Guys
While the guys are on vacatin we revisit some of the most entertaining guest interviews from the archives. We talk to Golf Comedian, JP Mulrooney. We talk to a former radio guy (and lousy golfer) turned singer/songwriter with his new song, It's Golf. And then we remember the recent golf movie, The …
July 21, 2019
S2 Ep26: Is Golf Fun?
20 million dedicated golfers and the average handicap is 18. Yes, for the most part we play bogey golf. But ask us why we play and the #1 answer is: It's Fun! But is it? Is bogey golf really fun? Listen for some simple tricks to get that score down and really add more fun to the game. And you proba…
July 14, 2019
S2 Ep25: Better Ways To Get Better
Jeff suggests you follow the Shark's advice. Greg Norman told him that he should practice only the shots that give him trouble. So, we have many ideas of some fun ways you can practice the shots you suck at while on the course, not the range.
July 9, 2019
S2 Ep24: British Guests, Mysteries and Practice Advice
Two great guests with British accents. Ritchie Michaels is a whiskey expert. He told us some stories about Uncle Nearest, the former slave who taught Jack Daniels how to make whiskey. We talk to Stephen Mitchell, a collector of hickory clubs and an author. He marries those two passions into a trilo…
July 1, 2019
S2 Ep23: Charity, Business and a Give-A-Way
In order of appearance: Anthony Arvidson talks about the Epic Golf Club. An on-line club where private golf club members can join in order to kook up with tee times and golf partners at other private clubs around the country. Great for business execs on business trips for networking. We talk to Tra…
June 24, 2019
S2 Ep22: The secret To Breaking 80
John complains that he can get close but, try as he might, he cannot score below 80. Jeff tries to figure out where he screws up and finds his putting and pitching are to blame. The conversation on what to improve and how to improve it to break 80 once and for all, and CONSISTENTLY, follows. Listen…
June 19, 2019
S2 Ep21: Once More With Barney Adams
The man who created Adams Golf is back and we think he has probably perfected the putter!
June 7, 2019
S2 Ep20: 100 Days 100 Courses
Dave Blakelock is traveling the country playing golf. Playing 100 courses in 100 days to raise money for Alzheimers research. He stopped in to play 18 at Timbergate Golf Club where Jeff Smith is the Director of Instruction. Jeff played 18 with Dave and then we talked about it. Another fun, entertai…
June 1, 2019
S2 Ep19: An Hour With Oliver Horovitz
Oliver Horovitz returns to the show after a few years. Oliver was the American Caddy at St Andrews and has used his love of golf to meet many fantastic people and to travel the world from Nepal, to finishing last in the Mongolian Open and creating very funny stories along the way that he shares wit…
May 19, 2019
S2 Ep18: One Perfect Position
Jeff describes the absolute best way to find the perfect ball position for each and every club in your bag so you can guarantee straight, high, crisp and accurate iron shots and fairway woods and even hybrids. We also talk with Micheal Veech, whiskey historian to find out if whiskey is the reason w…
May 12, 2019
S1 Ep17: An Embarassment of Riches
Our guests this week are phenomenal. An embarrassment of riches. First, Elisa Gaudet, the brains (and the beauty) behind Women's Golf Day which is this coming June 4th. And then we introduce you to Cam Rogers, host of the BLeave In Tiger Woods podcast. So we talk about Tiger, about how to get more …
May 5, 2019
S1 Ep16: Misconceptions That Are Ruining Your Game
How many times have you been told to "keep your head down"? Too many! Because it's bad advice and just plain wrong. Keep your left arm straight? Same deal. Maybe you're playing badly because you are following erroneous advice! We fix that this week. Or, maybe you're playing badly because you are pl…
April 29, 2019
S1 Ep15: How To Keep Your Favorite Course Thriving
It costs a lot to keep a golf course operating. Too many of us complain about high greens fees and insist on deals that will eventually cause our favorite courses to close. Here are some things we should all be doing to keep our favorite courses open.
April 13, 2019
S1 Ep14: Its Masters Weekend
A couple of great interviews for Masters Weekend. First, Bobby Jones IV: the grandson of THE Bobby Jones talks to us about Augusta National, his grandfather's legacy and Colver whiskey and it all makes sense when you listen. We also talk to Fiamma Felitch, a female golf champion in high school and …