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35:55

The Single Pivot Swing -- Ben Hogan's Secret Revealed...

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2026/03/03

GS#251 Oct 10, 2010. This is our introduction to the late Tony Manzoni from episode 251 published in October, 2010. Over the next few weeks, we're going to feature all the conversations we had with Tony before he passed away in 2018. Tony, a co-founder of Callaway, developed the Single Pivot Swing after extensively studying Ben Hogan's swing. Tony was chosen by inventor Ted Caldwell as a knowledgable instructor who could explain the value of a new product at the time called “Shot Watch” which was a

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40:43

150 Putting Drills with World Golf Hall of Fame...

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2026/02/27

GS #495 June 30, 2015: We can all sympathize with Dustin Johnson after he 3putted to lose the 2015 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

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35:46

9-Hole Courses Aren't a Joke, They’re Really Awesome!...

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2026/02/24

GS#491 June 2, 2015: 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! Anthony’s books are

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38:35

Avoid Golf Lessons Using the Right Training Aids...

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2026/02/20

GS#488 May 12, 2015 Martin Chuck, the inventor of the hugely successful Tour Striker returns to showcase his newest products and actually convinces host Fred Greene that there are training aids that can be as valuable as lessons and a lot more cost effective! Martin gives a full description of his hot new "Smart Ball" which assists in avoiding the chicken wing that makes your back arm fly out on the backswing. Martin is actually surpirsed and flattered to find out that it's being used by players on

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36:47

Mastering the Finesse Game from 120 Yards & In with...

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2026/02/17

GS#486 April 28, 2015 “James Sieckmann is the number one short-game teacher in the world, and everyone who is serious about improving their short game needs to own his book "Your Short Game Solution”. The information is brilliant, and the antidotes for every short-game problem are presented in a way that every level of player can understand. The information is revolutionary and will elevate the short game of anyone who follows it” –– Mike Adams, Golf Magazine Top 100 teacher, Golf digest Top 50

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46:01

How To Get Your Child Into A College Golf Program...

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2026/02/13

GS#485 April 21, 2015 Andy Walker of the Legacy Golf Channel Academy in Phoenix, AZ returns to discuss his new business that creates a rating system for high school golfers to get noticed by college golf programs. Besides playing against Tiger in college and professionally, Andy is also the coach of the nation's #1 community college golf team, South Mountain Community College. We also talk about: • How the youth movement that is taking over the PGA Tour, • Recap of Jordan Speith's performance at

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40:29

How Properly Fitted Golf Clubs Can Cut 7-10 Strokes...

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2026/02/10

GS#484 April 14, 2015: Back by popular demand for his 10th appearance on Golf Smarter, Tom Wishon, the world’s authority and (unofficial) spokesperson for custom club fitting returns to address the misinformation from big club makers who want you to believe that buying a one-size-fits-all club off the rack will improve your game. The fact is that every swing and every body style is different, so that what you see on TV or in the hands of this weekend’s Tour winner is probably the wrong club for you

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49:00

Never Let A Bad Swing Get In The Way of a Good Round...

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2026/02/06

GS#483 April 7, 2015: “There’s not a golf professional in the world who thinks about hitting the ball!” is just one of the eye opening comments from this week’s guest, John Grund PGA. John has competed at the pro level, and has coached players who’ve competed at every level, but he knows that most amateur golfers focus more on the ball then on their target. He also talks about the quickest way to hit the ball straighter and get more distance is to find the bottom or your swing arc. It supposed to be

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47:15

3 Step Approach to Play Your Best Golf EVER with Greg...

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2026/02/03

GS#482 March 31, 2015 Greg Liberto calls himself The HEAD Coach because of the work he's doing to help golfers with their mental approach to better golf. His "18 Holes Book" covers a variety of helpful topics that cut right to the core issues that hurts so many pro and amateur players. He claims that in less than 10 minutes, you can learn what is holding you back from playing your best golf ever. Obviously, we take a little longer to discuss it. If you have a question about whether or not Fred is

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41:50

How to Identify & Eliminate Pressure on the Golf...

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2026/01/30

GS#481 March 24, 2015 Garett Jenkinson, 2014 Alberta Teacher of the Year was suggested by a previous Golf Smarter guest who says that Garett was an inspiration in teaching him a new way to look at teaching and golf. In this episode we identify what kinds of pressure presents itself on the golf course and how to best handle it. If you have a question about whether or not Fred is using any of the methods, equipment or apps we’ve discussed, or if you’d like to share a comment about what you’ve heard

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33:41

Golf History in Hawaii & TeeTour of Maui’s Pukalani...

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2026/01/27

GS#480 March 17, 2015 The Pukalani Country Club in Maui, Hawaii is a hidden gem of a golf course. Unlike the expensive resort courses, Pukalani is where the locals go for a great round on a mature course at muni rates. Situated on the North Side of the island, and nestled on the slopes of Haleakela, the largest dormant volcano in the world. At 1,100 feet above sea level Pukalani provides panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean on both sides of the valley isle. In this classic episode from our

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54:05

27 Point Plan for Better Shot Making with Roger...

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2026/01/23

GS#479 March 10, 2015 Roger Fredericks is one of the most important and prominent golf fitness experts in the world. His clients (and friends) include Arnold Palmer, Gary Player, and Jack Nicklaus. In this episode he shares the 27 setups for any kind of shot, which boils down to 3 stances, 3 ball positions, and 3 swing paths. Combine them all and you can focus on playing golf, not just swinging the club. Roger also speaks at length about his relationship with the Big 3 of Arnie, Gary & Jack,

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46:59

The Joy of Putting featuring Jeff Ritter

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2026/01/20

GS#478 March 3, 2015. Jeff Ritter returns to provide us with helpful tips on how to lower the amount of putts per round. Jeff has built a reputation as a great golf instructor because he incorporates every aspect of game improvement from mental, physical, mechanics, fitness, and nutrition. His Make The Turn Challenge, introduced on Golf Smarter, has become a huge sensation for Golf Digest TV and he'll soon be appearing regularly on the Golf Channel. If you have a question about whether or not Fred

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37:23

Simple Tools to Breaking 100, 90, or 80! featuring...

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2026/01/16

GS#474 February 3, 2015. Josh Willard, an instructor at Peacock Gap in San Rafael,CA joins us in studio to discuss simple ways to reach new success. As close as we sometimes get to reaching our lowest score, cracking the barrier to break 100 - 90 - or 80 eludes us all too often.If you have a question about whether or not Fred is using any of the methods, equipment or apps we’ve discussed, or if you’d like to share a comment about what you’ve heard in this or any other episode, please write because

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65:24

Three Critical Elements for a Great Golf Swing with...

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2026/01/13

GS#473 January 27, 2015. Jim Waldron of the Balance Point Golf Schools returns to remind us of the absolute basics that are critical for a great golf swing. Jim also ends the episode with a great tip on alignment. Stay tuned to the very end to get Jim's final helpful tip from this conversation. If you have a question about whether or not Fred is using any of the methods, equipment or apps we’ve discussed, or if you’d like to share a comment about what you’ve heard in this or any other episode,

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40:49

How to Minimize the Damage. Pt2 with Tom Good

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2026/01/09

GS#472 January 20,2015. There’s nothing that will kill a good round faster then when it starts to downward spiral out of control. Tom Good, PGA returns for part 2 to discuss how to minimize the damage when things start to go wrong, and his method of “swinging the club head”.If you have a question about whether or not Fred is using any of the methods, equipment or apps we’ve discussed, or if you’d like to share a comment about what you’ve heard in this or any other episode, please write because Fred

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35:08

Letting Go of The Bad Shots

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2026/01/06

GS#468 December 23, 2014 As we begin our 21st year of the Golf Smarter podcast, we go back to the episode that kicked off our 10th. Jamie Zimron changes the conversation from the mental aspect of improvement to the physical. What's more important to a successful golf swing, lower body movement or upper body? Strength or flexibility?If you have a question about whether or not Fred is using any of the methods, equipment or apps we’ve discussed, or if you’d like to share a comment about what you’ve

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35:50

Lower Body Power Launch. Pt2 with Jamie Zimron

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2026/01/02

GS#468 December 23, 2014 As we begin our 21st year of the Golf Smarter podcast, we go back to the episode that kicked off our 10th. Jamie Zimron changes the conversation from the mental aspect of improvement to the physical. What's more important to a successful golf swing, lower body movement or upper body? Strength or flexibility?If you have a question about whether or not Fred is using any of the methods, equipment or apps we’ve discussed, or if you’d like to share a comment about what you’ve

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33:20

Golf Is A Mental Game?! The Return of Our Golf Sensei...

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2025/12/30

GS#467 December 16, 2014 This was Jamie Zimron’s fifth appearance on Golf Smarter. Incorporating Aikido and Golf, Jamie talks about the critical value of balance, whether strength or flexibility is more important, and the importance of relaxation through the swing.This episode is brought to you by Warby Parker with over 300+ locations to help you find your next pair of glasses. You can also head over to warbypaker.com/golfsmarter right now to try on any pair virtually! This episode is sponsored by

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42:50

Struggling to Make The Tour with Australian Pro...

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2025/12/26

GS#463 November 18, 2014 Darren Garrett works nights in Perth, Australia so that he can fine tune his game to hopefully advance through Q-School and make the tour. In this episode, we find out what it takes, his goals, his chances, and what he’s learned from being a regular listener of Golf Smarter.This episode is brought to you by Warby Parker with over 300+ locations to help you find your next pair of glasses. You can also head over to warbypaker.com/golfsmarter right now to try on any pair

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