Episodes
July 28, 2024
Mastering Golf: Tips for Consistency, Accuracy, and Power with Jeff Smith
Struggling with consistency in your golf swing? We've got you covered. Jeff shares his expert advice on maintaining focus and emotional balance during a round, even when things go awry. Learn how to recover from wayward shots calmly and objectively, ensuring a smoother and more enjoyable game. Jeff…
July 25, 2024
Enhancing Your Golf Game with New Rule Ideas
Unlock a more enjoyable golf experience! This episode promises to transform your weekend rounds with inventive changes to traditional golf rules. John Ashton and Jeff Smith kick things off by discussing how treating divots in the fairway as ground under repair until the grass grows back could make …
July 14, 2024
Conquering the Course: Mindset and Technique
Golf enthusiasts, grab your clubs and join us on a journey through the scenic Pine Canyon with none other than Golf Magazine Top 100 teacher, Jeff Smith! We kick things off with a personal story from my birthday round at the polo fields in Louisville, where Jeff's expert advice helped me conquer a …
July 7, 2024
Mastering Golf in Windy Conditions: Tips, Tricks, and Techniques
What happens when the wind decides to play a round of golf with you? Join us in this episode as we kick off the conversation with a light-hearted chat about our commitment to punctuality before contrasting the dry heat of Arizona with the sticky humidity of other regions. You'll hear about our late…
June 30, 2024
Elevate Your Golf Game with Expert Tips
Ever had a golf lesson where you felt like you were on the path to greatness, only to regress because you didn't practice? Jeff Smith shares a compelling story about a student who experienced just that. We dissect the critical role of discipline and consistent practice, revealing why following your…
June 23, 2024
Tackling Mother Nature's Obstacles on the Golf Course
Ever wondered how Mother Nature can turn your golf game upside down? Join us as we share our wildest experiences on the course, starting with a particularly tricky round at Iroquois Park. Imagine trying to sink putts on sandy greens or navigate downhill lies that seem to defy gravity. These unexpec…
June 16, 2024
Master Your Golf Swing: Power, Speed, and Precision with Jeff Smith
Unlock the secrets to a more powerful and efficient golf swing with insights from Jeff Smith, a Golf Magazine Top 100 teacher. Discover the essential mechanics of generating power from the ground up, and learn how to correctly time your push from the ground to boost your swing speed. Jeff shatters …
June 2, 2024
Lower Scores By Tomorrow Guaranteed
Ever find yourself marveling at the immediate improvement in your golf swing right after a lesson, only to be baffled when it vanishes faster than a pro's tee shot? Alongside golf maestro Jeff Smith, one of Golf Magazine's Top 100 teachers, I, John Ashton, unravel the mystery behind this all-too-co…
June 2, 2024
Golf Mastery Tips From A Top 100 Teacher
This week, we explore the profound difference between amateur and professional golfers, emphasizing the necessity of continuous practice and finding your unique swing. Discover the importance of using golf equipment correctly, from training aids to mastering swings without a ball. This episode is p…
May 26, 2024
Overcoming the Scorecard Mind Trap for a Healthier Golf Experience
Unlock the secrets to transforming your golf game with a fresh mental approach that turns intimidating scores into achievable goals. Jeff Smith and I, John Ashton, reveal how treating every hole like a par 5 can redefine your experience on the greens, making the elusive 90 something to conquer with…
May 12, 2024
Swing, Strike, and Score with Golf's Top Teacher
Unlock the secrets to a lower handicap and more enjoyable rounds with expert insights from Golf Magazine Top 100 teacher Jeff Smith and myself, John Ashton. Our latest episode is a treasure trove for golfers eager to refine their game, focusing on the fundamentals that can lead to remarkable improv…
May 5, 2024
Elevating Your Game with the Ultimate Golf Companion App
When Ron Sullivan revealed his Pro Tips Golf app, little did we know it would evolve into a golfer's best virtual caddy. On our latest episode, we explore the newest features, including a live chat that connects players in real time and audio wisdom from golf's seasoned pros. It's like having a pro…
April 28, 2024
Swinging into Joy: Balancing Humor, Health, and Custom Golfing Wisdom with John Ashton and Jeff Smith
Discover the joy of golf with a twist of humor and a dash of practical wisdom, as I, John Ashton, team up with the astute Jeff Smith, a Golf Magazine Top 100 teacher, to talk about the game we love in the run-up to the Kentucky Derby. We set the stage with tales of local golfing legends and the all…
April 21, 2024
Cultivating Young Golfers and Addressing Senior Golfer Concerns
I'll never forget that time I heard about Don Rickles' close shave with a mobster on the golf course—talk about a heart-stopping moment! Bringing the same level of excitement to our latest golf-centric episode, I, John Ashton, am joined by top 100 teacher Jeff Smith and the renowned James Hong. We …
March 31, 2024
Golf Writer Bob Harig Talks About His New Book On Tiger's Legacy
Golf writer Bob Harig spends an hour with Those Weekend Golf Guys talking about his new book, Drive: The Lasting Legacy of Tiger Woods
March 24, 2024
Do These Things Now To Get More Distance From Every Club In Your Bag
This week on Those weekend Golf Guys, John Ashton and Jeff Smith discuss the 3 ways that a great teacher can get you to hit every club in your bag farther. You need to check three things:
1. Are You Gripping The Club With Your Natural Arm Hang?
2. Are Your Forearms level?
3. Can You Swing Your Club…
March 17, 2024
These Glasses Will Help Your Putting
The glasses are called POPTICALS. They are specifically designed for golf. The lenses are nylon, hard t scratch. They are not polarized, so you can easily read the contours of the green because the differences in shade of green colr are easily discernable.
And they fold up for very easy storage. Ch…
March 10, 2024
What Is The Albatross Golf Society?
An in depth interview with Corbin Cowan, the creator of the experience all golfers long for with The Albatross Golf Society
March 3, 2024
Practice Like A Champion
Most of us will practice until we get it right. A champon will practice until they can't get it wrong.
Feb. 25, 2024
Are You Playing With The Right Gear
A few different topics. Jeff describes a couple of the articles you can read in soe forthcoming editions of Golf Magazine. John and Jeff talk about the benefits of getting fit for a new driver even though John's current driver works very well.
Feb. 18, 2024
If You Use Mulligans You Should Add Using Gilligans For More Fun
John and Jeff talk about many things but you really need to hear about a cool twist to the game. If you use Mulligans in your rounds, you should also add Gilligans.
Feb. 11, 2024
How To Ascertain And Adapt To Green Speeds
Top 100 teacher, Jeff Smith, explains how to measure the green speed visually and how to adapt your putting accordingly.
Feb. 4, 2024
Jeff Smith Ansers Listeners Question On How To Hit Straight Tee Shots
After an explanation and description on some of the cool new products Jeff saw at this year's PGA Merchandise Show he tackles some listers' qustions. The first was from a man in Florida who is having a halluva time hitting his Tee shots straight.
Jan. 28, 2024
Teacher Talk From The PGA Merchandise Show
Jeff Smith talks with more of his Top100 teacher friends. They have all been to the PGA Merchandise Show. The main guset is Tony Rogerio from the Dew Sweepers Podcast