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764: Bill Presse is the inventor of the Lie Angle Balanced putters that are now part of the LABgolf company. In this episode he discusses why putter torque is such an overlooked aspect to putting and how it works against you. That’s why LABgolf CEO and guest of episode 761 say that you’re a better putter than you think! This is not another overview, this is a deep dive into the technical aspects and importance of his patented creation. You can also watch his YouTube video on the One Ball Putter drill at https://youtu.be/wL8djXYcc40Our next giveaway is for a V3 courtesy of ShotScope.com. Deadline to enter is Sunday, November 1, 2020 at Midnight PDT/3a EDT. Enter at GolfSmarter.com/giveaway2020. Listen for details. This week on the Golf Smarter Mulligans episode 80 is the first of two with custom club fitter Dan Sacks on what we call “Custom Club Fitting “The Final Frontier”

763: GPS has become a critical tool in our golf bag. Never again do we have to guess the distance to the flag. Now let's take it a step further and track each club’s performance…and make it a wearable!! That’s what you get with V3, the latest from ShotScope. Our guest is a former Tour golfer, now spokesperson for ShotScope, Gavin Dear, going in depth on the value, specs, and features of this awesome gadget.Our next giveaway is for a V3 courtesy of ShotScope.com. Deadline to enter is Sunday, November 1, 2020 at Midnight PDT/3a EDT. Enter at GolfSmarter.com/giveaway2020. Listen for details. Congratulations to Steven R of Strongsville, OH winner of a DF2.1 putter courtesy of Sam Hahn at LABgolf.com. Golf Smarter listeners can get 15% off each order for a brand new, custom fit Directed Force putter with checkout code “golfsmarter”. Offer expires April 1, 2021This week on the Golf Smarter Mulligans episode 79 our guest is a former Pro Football player turned TPI Certified Instructor, Corey Taylor and the most impor

762: Thanks to a great suggestion, this week’s guest is Jayne Storey, author of “Breathe Golf: The Missing Link to a Winning Performance” In addition to writing, Jayne is also a coach and speaker helping golfers for more than three decades overcome performance anxiety and mental interference in high-pressure situations. Her approach is based on both Tai Chi, “stillness is the master of motion”, and Zen meditation. Her book can be found on Amazon https://www.amazon.com/Breathe-GOLF-Missing-Winning-Performance-ebook/dp/B07Q3HC27N/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=Breath.+Golf.&qid=1602623087&sr=8-1 Our next giveaway is for a Directed Force 2.1 putter courtesy of LABGolf.com (listen to episode 761). Deadline to enter is Sunday, October 18, 2020 at Midnight PDT/3a EDT. Enter at GolfSmarter.com/giveaway2020. Listen here for details. This week on the Golf Smarter Mulligans episode 78 we feature the now retired Putting Doctor, Glen Coombe, who not only provides excellent tips, but also answers listener questi

761: One thing that contributes to a lousy day on the golf course is missing short putts, or multiple 3 putts. But your confidence in lining up your putt, your ability to read the greens, even your skill at lag putting is good, so what’s the problem? It’s your putter!! Our guest is CEO of LAB Golf, Sam Hahn, who explains that their Lie Angle Balanced putters designed by Bill Presse will completely change your thoughts about how a putter is supposed to work. Make sure you check out Sam’s short video on this episode’s blog post at GolfSmarter.com to see how much unnecessary movement your putter has during your swing. Our next giveaway is for a Directed Force 2.1 putter courtesy of LABGolf.com. Deadline to enter is Sunday, October 18, 2020 at Midnight PDT/3a EDT. Enter at GolfSmarter.com/giveaway2020. Listen for details. Congratulations to June G of Colorado Springs, CO winner of a a High Heat 257+ Fairway metal from KnuthGolf.com This week on the Golf Smarter Mulligans episode 77 we learn the difference between

760: Thane Marcus played professional golf but his failures on Tour ending up being incredible lessons in his own personal development. In this episode we hear about how his journey has enabled him to write a book and online courses on Developing Discipline and Growing Self Awareness. Go to ThaneMarcus.com to sign up for either of these 8 week courses. $150 per course, but only $100 Pre-Order before October 9,2020! Save an additional 20% with “golfsmarter” at checkout! That’s only $80 when you pre-order before 10/9/20! Our next giveaway is for a High Heat 257+ Fairway metal from KnuthGolf.com. Deadline to enter is Sunday, October 4, 2020 at Midnight PDT/3a EDT. Enter at GolfSmarter.com/giveaway2020. Listen for details. This week on Golf Smarter Mulligans couldn’t be more relevant since Bryson DeChambeau has become the hottest topic in golf. Beyond his power, he’s the only player on Tour who plays single length irons. In this interview from 2009 we learn all about single length irons from the founder of 1IronG

759: Richard Zokol’s PGA Tour career spanned over 20-years, winning twice while competing in 412 PGA Tour events. As he treats us to great stories about his career, he also shares the Ah-Ha moment in the final round of the 2000 US Open when, after shooting a 30 on the front nine, he was no longer emotionally tied to his score. The result is a fabulous free (iOS only so far) app called MindTrakGolf that shifts your focus away from stroke scoring and offers simple tracking of your shot assessments and shot executions. Listen for details. Congratulations to Joye M-S of Essex Ontario Canada, winner of a Golf Fitness Assessment and Customized Fitness Exercise Program courtesy of Par4Success.com Our next giveaway is for a High Heat 257+ Fairway metal from KnuthGolf.com. Deadline to enter is Sunday, October 4, 2020 at Midnight PDT/3a EDT. Enter at GolfSmarter.com/giveaway2020. Listen for details.We recently congratulated Gwen C of Rossland, BC, Canada who won the Full Access Pass to the Consistent Golf Summit courte

758: Shea Satterfield is an expert club fitter at both Temecula Creek Golf Club and also for Cobra. He works with golfers of all abilities and knows how to best fit a players club to their game based on style and frequency of play. He’s got a fascinating path that brought him to being a club fitter and we dig in to get his story, along with his insights and advice. Our next giveaway is a Golf Fitness Assessment and Customized Fitness Exercise Program courtesy of Par4Success.com Deadline to enter is Sunday, September 20, 2020 at Midnight PDT/3a EDT. Enter at GolfSmarter.com/giveaway2020. Listen for details.This week on Golf Smarter Mulligans #74, we learn about Mind Power Golf and then open the mailbag so that our guest, Sportsmind Coach Stephen Latham can answer your questions..

Chris Finn returns to discuss how your body can be the biggest problem to improving your golf game. His group of TPI Instructors at Par4Success.com have developed on online assessment that will allow them to get a distanced look at your flexibility. Once reviewed they can create a customized exercise program for you that will give the gift of greater power which leads to more distance. We also talk about how many years Tour players like Bryson DeChampbeau can still be effective after transforming his body. Our next giveaway is a Golf Fitness Assessment and Customized Fitness Exercise Program courtesy of Par4Success.com Deadline to enter is Sunday, September 20, 2020 at Midnight PDT/3a EDT. Enter at GolfSmarter.com/giveaway2020. Listen for details.Congratulations to Gwen C of Rossland, BC, Canada. She’s the winner of the Full Access Pass to the Consistent Golf Summit courtesy of SchoolOfLifetimeLowRounds.com This week on Golf Smarter Mulligans #73, we talk about how understanding golf course architecture can i

756: Randy Chang, PGA, is the Director of Instruction at the Journey at Pechanga Golf Course in Temecula, CA. He’s currently being featured on CBS TV in the Los Angeles area. He also runs the Randy Chang Golf Academy specializing in junior golf. Randy returns to Golf Smarter (ep 698 7/16/19) to talk about coaching parents on how to participate with their kids on the course, along with other tips and drills to help golfers of all skill levels. Our next giveaway is for a Full Access Pass to Bo’s Consistent Golf Summit. The Pro swing training aid courtesy of SwingThePro.com and Dan Martin Golf, and The Claw glove from CaddyDaddyGolf.com. Deadline to enter is Sunday, September 6, 2020 at Midnight PDT/3a EDT. Enter at GolfSmarter.com/giveaway2020. Listen for details.This week on Golf Smarter Mulligans #72, we’re visited by TPI Certified Teacher & Coach, Mindi Boyson in an episode we call Fit for Golf! Fit for Life! As we discuss golf fitness, exercises, nutrition and hydration.

755: Bo Watson of SchoolOfLifetimeLowRounds.com and founder of the Consistent Golf Summit (episode #735 April 7,2020) is joined by Shannon Shuskey, a world class Speed Skating coach to share his methods of how to get IN THE ZONE at the flip of a switch. Shannon’s resume includes coaching 142 National Championships, 18 World Team Members, 6 World Champions, 2 Olympians, yet he’s proven to Bo that his method works for golfers too! They have a free webinar coming up VERY SOON. September 2, 2020 at 7:30aPDT/10:30aEDT. Sign up at https://www.inthezonementaltraining.com/golf-smarter-webinar-opt-in1598035976230?affiliate_id=2664924Our next giveaway is for a Full Access Pass to Bo’s Consistent Golf Summit. The Pro swing training aid courtesy of SwingThePro.com and Dan Martin Golf, and The Claw glove from CaddyDaddyGolf.com. Deadline to enter is Sunday, September 6, 2020 at Midnight PDT/3a EDT. Enter at GolfSmarter.com/giveaway2020. Listen for details.Congratulations to Sam K of San Diego, CA. He’s the winner of The P

754: The Yips causes more golfers to quit the game than slow play. Jim Waldron, “The Yips Whisperer”, our “Yoda of Yips”, works with golfers around the world helping to cure their yips in a few short sessions. In this episode we talk about causes, cures, manifestations, and a pre-shot routine that will block the Yips from your mind. If you need help because the Yips are ruining your enjoyment of playing, contact Jim at BalancePointGolf.comOur next giveaway is for The Pro swing training aid courtesy of SwingThePro.com and Dan Martin Golf, and The Claw glove from CaddyDaddyGolf.com. Deadline to enter is Sunday, August 23, 2020 at Midnight PDT/3a EDT. Enter at GolfSmarter.com/giveaway2020. Listen for details. Check out this video from Rustic Canyon GC of host Fred Greene getting a quick lesson on how to use The Pro from Dan Martin. https://youtu.be/BaHd4ELEnmsThis week on Golf Smarter Mulligans #70, PGA Tour Caddie Mike "Fluff" Cowan shares his entertaining history of carrying the bag for some of the Tour's best

754: Last week’s 2020 PGA Championship at TPC Harding Park was special in so many ways that we needed an expert who not only played PGA Tour golf, but grew up in San Francisco playing Harding Park. He’s also been a popular Bay Area golf journalist for decades. Our guest is John Abendroth, PGA, co-host of HookedOnGolf and now doing Zoom interviews with players like Gary Player and Rocco Mediate. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0aa2--J76To4eG8ZvnkBpw http://hookedongolf.com/Our next giveaway is for The Pro swing training aid courtesy of SwingThePro.com and Dan Martin Golf, and The Claw glove from CaddyDaddyGolf.com. Deadline to enter is Sunday, August 23, 2020 at Midnight PDT/3a EDT. Enter at GolfSmarter.com/giveaway2020. Listen for details. Check out this video from Rustic Canyon GC of host Fred Greene getting a quick lesson on how to use The Pro from Dan Martin. https://youtu.be/BaHd4ELEnmsCongratulations to Christian Aguilar of Kathleen, GA, winner of a custom fit Edison Wedge courtesy of Terry “The Wedge

752: Dan Martin, PGA is the Director of Instruction at Rustic Canyon GC in Moorpark, CA, a GolfTips Top 30 instructor, and a U.S. Kids Golf Top 50 Master Kids Teacher. Host Fred Greene is scheduling a trip to Southern California and gets tips from Dan on what shots he should have ready to play on this highly rated Australian Links style course. Dan is also the spokesperson and advocate for The Pro (Precise. Rotational. Orbit.) training aid which helps the average golfer discover the great swing that they already posses. Receive a 20% discount with ‘golfsmarter’ at checkout. Our next giveaway is for a custom fit Edison Wedge of your choice courtesy of Terry and EdisonWedges.com. Deadline to enter is Sunday, August 9, 2020 at Midnight PDT/3a EDT. Enter at GolfSmarter.com/giveaway2020. Listen for details.This week on Golf Smarter Mulligans #68, with an enormous following on YouTube, our guest is Shawn Clement — who has worked with Moe Norman, the greatest ball-striker of all-time — has been teaching "common sen

751: Karen Perlman is a recreational golfer and marketer who saw a need and filled it. She created Quick Caddie, a durable bag tag that provides golfers with pro tips for tough situations on the course. Simply rotate the wheel to find a challenging shot you’re facing, and find answers on how to play it. This is a great gift idea for your playing partners, and Golf Smarter listeners get a discount with coupon code “golfsmarter”. Our next giveaway is for a custom fit Edison Wedge of your choice courtesy of Terry and EdisonWedges.com. Deadline to enter is Sunday, August 9, 2020 at Midnight PDT/3a EDT. Enter at GolfSmarter.com/giveaway2020. Listen for details.This week on Golf Smarter Mulligans #67, our guest is PGA Tour Instructor Dean Thompson, who provides helpful putting tips and is also the inventor of The Perfect Putting MachineHow would you like a free copy of Tony Manzoni’s video “The Lost Fundamental”? All you have to do is write a review for Golf Smarter in Apple Podcasts (or where ever you subscribe t

750: Terry “The Wedge Guy” Koehler returns to talk about his decades long quest to create the greatest wedge ever made that benefits the average recreational player. According to Terry, Chairman and Director of Innovation for Edison Wedges, wedge technology has not kept up with balls, drivers and irons. Hybrids and fairway metals are relatively new categories of clubs. Yet, today’s wedges look exactly like they did in the 1950s, but the demands are greater than ever. https://youtu.be/9eBXdHkX61I Our next giveaway is for a custom fit Edison Wedge of your choice courtesy of Terry and EdisonWedges.com. Deadline to enter is Sunday, August 9, 2020 at Midnight PDT/3a EDT. Enter at GolfSmarter.com/giveaway2020. Listen for details.Congratulations to Chris Goble of Elkhorn, NE, winner of a dozen Eagle quality, premium used balls of his choice courtesy of TwoGuysWithGolfBalls.com.This week on Golf Smarter Mulligans #66, we offer a rare combination of compelling teacher who also boasts a great story. Christopher Smith s

749: Kai Sato is an entrepreneur who learned just as many valuable lessons about business from being a caddie as he did from his Business degree from USC. He now has a website called CaddyshackToCornerOffice.com where he interviews some of the world’s top executives about their experiences and inspiration from looping as a young person. Our next giveaway is for a dozen eagle quality, hand inspected, sanitized premium used balls of your choice from TwoGuysWithGolfBalls.com. Deadline to enter is Sunday, July 19, 2020 at Midnight PDT/3a EDT. Enter at GolfSmarter.com/giveaway2020. Listen for details.This week on Golf Smarter Mulligans #65, we meet Titleist Performance Institute instructor Lynn Anderson and talk about “In and Off Season Workouts to Improve Performance”.

748: Dr. Glen Albaugh, co-author with Eric Jones, PGA (episode 725) of “The Clutch Golfer Formula: How to Hit the Exact Shot You Want at Precisely When You Need It” joins us for his fifth appearance on Golf Smarter since 2006. His first book, “Winning The Battle Within” is a great, and classic mental game book as Dr. Albaugh is highly regarded in the sports psychology coaching circles for many, many years. Throughout our conversations on the podcast, like a great swing, his message is consistent “…the perfect swing is the one you trust”. You can pick up the book on Amazon at https://www.amazon.com/CLUTCH-GOLFER-FORMULA-Exactly-Precisely/dp/0984417133/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2WKXKU6LMUI96&keywords=the+clutch+golfer+formula&qid=1579305881&sprefix=the+Clutch+Golfer+For%2Caps%2C189&sr=8-1Our next giveaway is for a dozen eagle quality, hand inspected, sanitized premium used balls of your choice from TwoGuysWithGolfBalls.com. Deadline to enter is Sunday, July 19, 2020 at Midnight PDT/3a EDT. Enter at GolfSm

747: Bill Beausay, PhD, is a golfer, writer, speaker, creator of MindRev Labs, and former Director of R&D at the Academy of Sports Psychology. To be elite at anything in life you need to play a different game than the one everyone else is playing. And when you have the courage to question everything and rebuild your approach from the ground up with new thinking, anything becomes possible. Physical skills can make you an excellent golfer, but to beat the competition and put your over the top, you need a finely tuned mental game. Our next giveaway is for a brand new, custom fit Seemore Putter from seemore.com. Deadline to enter is Sunday, July 5, 2020 at Midnight PDT/3a EDT. Enter at GolfSmarter.com/giveaway2020. Listen for details.This week on Golf Smarter Mulligans #63, we continue this week’s conversation on improving your mental game with Dr. Robert K. Winters, Resident Sports Psychologist at the David Leadbetter Golf Academy World Teaching Headquarters. Our focus this week is to open the mailbag to ans

746: Brant Kasbohm of FixYourGame.com is a golf instructor who only works with students online. He’s viewed thousands of videos sent to him by golfers and has insights on what works, what doesn’t, how to get the most from your online lessons, and why this type of instruction could be of greater benefit than in-person lessons. Our next giveaway is for a brand new, custom fit Seemore Putter from seemore.com. Deadline to enter is Sunday, July 5, 2020 at Midnight PDT/3a EDT. Enter at GolfSmarter.com/giveaway2020. Listen for details.Congratulations to to Ronald Simmons of Chesapeake, VA, winner of a Swing Align training aid from Chris McGinley and SwingTrainer.com Golf Smarter listeners get 15% off SwingAlign with checkout code ‘golfsmarter’.This week on Golf Smarter Mulligans #62, we go to Sonoma Golf Club just before the PGA Champions Tour Charles Schwab Championships for conversations with PGA Tour & Champions Tour veterans Loren Roberts and Jim Thorpe.

745: Alan Tait is best known for being the first player to shoot 64 at The Championship Carnoustie Course in Scotland, a record that stood for more than 23 years. In this conversation he shares stories on playing a round and having lunch with Tiger and Ben Crenshaw, how the global pandemic lockdown is affecting Scottish Golf, and his mission to help get kids hooked on golf in a program called ‘Golfphin’. Our next giveaway is for a Swing Align training aid courtesy of Chris and the kind folks at SwingTrainer.com. Deadline to enter is Sunday, June 21 at Midnight PDT/3a EDT. Enter at GolfSmarter.com/giveaway2020. Listen for details.In episode 736 we were introduced to SQAIRZ golf shoes. Today it was announced that Sir Nick Faldo has not only said that these shoes are the best golf shoes he’s ever worn, he’s invested in, and became a partner of the company! Take advantage of their Father’s Day promotion for $20 off a new pair with ‘DAD’ at checkout at sqairz.com. Sale ends June 21. After that use ‘golfsmarter’ at