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500 Premium: Today I’m celebrating my 60th birthday with you. After nearly 10 years of this podcast, the random irony of episode #500 falling on August 4 is a bit much to handle. But like our golf game, we take one shot at a time.Whether you’ve reached AARP discounts or not, at some point, we're all going to be a senior golfer hitting from the front tees. This week's show was recorded in front of a live audience at the retirement community of Paradise Valley Estates in Fairfield, CA. Our guest is Richard Cessna, PGA, General Manager for both Rancho Solano & Paradise Valley Golf courses in Fairfield, where we discuss the issues facing senior golfers and how to improve them. In the Premium Access episode, Rich tells an incredible story of how he became a highly successful CEO at the age of 11! Then there was a movie made about his story called “KidCo” (available in Amazon Prime http://www.amazon.com/Kidco-Marty-Van-Hoe/dp/B001K940SI/ref=sr_1_1?s=instant-video&ie=UTF8&qid=1438709827&sr=8-1&ke

499 Premium: Gregg Steinberg, PhD is an associate Professor of Sports Psychology at Austin Peay University. His book "Mental Rules For Golf" is introduced by Hank Haney with "Gregg Steinberg's insights into the mental aspects of the game of golf will help you think and act more like a champion."Gregg is a regular contributor to the Golf Channel, Fox News, and has even been an expert on “Dancing with the Stars”.WIN! WIN! WIN!  We’re GIVING AWAY two brand new Ben Hogan Golf wedges to four lucky winners. Deadline for entry is Midnight PDT, August 17, 2015. Enter right now at http://BenHoganGolf.com/GolfSmarter. You must provide a continental US mailing address to win. Winners will be announced on the Golf Smarter Podcast episode #502.Guide to complete Golf Smarter Library

498 Premium: This week we play alongside Web.com Touring Pro Adam Long at  TPC Stonebrae the day before the start of the Web.com Stonebrae Classic in the SF Bay Area. During this Pro-Am round the Duke University graduate, Adam Long of New Orleans talks about his career, his prospects of making it to the PGA Tour, and the strengths of his game. This is just a portion of the complete interview with Adam. There's also a video which includes even more than this episode, including selected conversations with his caddie Derek about club and shot selection, how to attack various holes and pin positions, reading greens, strategy conversations with Chas Narramore, another player on the Tour, our threesome and more.   video with Adam: 43:50 http://youtu.be/oLKURrgnjBI

497: Last time we were visited by these professional gamblers, they picked the winner of the US Open and the NBA Championships (missing the final score by 1 point for each team). They're back to share their thoughts and wagers for the 2015 Open Championship on The Old Course at St Andrews. Will Speith do it again? What about Tiger, Phil, Bubba, Rickie, and the rest of the field? Could Sergio finally get his major? These questions and more are discussed.Free Episode time:   18:57Premium Episode:    54:56 WIN! WIN! WIN!  We’re GIVING AWAY two brand new Ben Hogan Golf TK15 wedges to four lucky winners. Deadline for entry is Midnight PDT, August 17, 2015. Enter right now at http://BenHoganGolf.com/GolfSmarter. You must provide a

496: Ben Hogan Golf clubs have returned to the very competitive marketplace, and the press can’t stop praising them. This week CEO Terry Koehler returns to talk about the design, function, features and ordering process to customize a full set for yourself. Don't look for these Ft. Worth 15 irons or TK15 wedges at your local Pro Shop, because each set is custom made to your exact specifications. This episode is brought to you by Harrys.com. For the best shave of your life, go to Harrys.com and use the checkout code "golfsmarter" (has to be one word) for $5 off your first purchase.Fred Shoemaker's DVD "Extraordinary Golf: The Secret to Transforming Your Game" can be yours for free! All you have to do is submit 2 honest reviews in the US iTunes Store for both the podcast GOLF SMARTER and our free Golf Smarter App. Once you've submitted your comments, email Fred@GolfSmarterPodcast.com

495: We can all sympathize with Dustin Johnson after he 3putted to lose this year’s 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 of Fame Putting Championship. He’s just released a book called “Make More Putts: A Proven Putting Performance Improvement System” that includes 150 simple putting drills that will impact every golfer’s game. So if you’re not putting to your potential, start with this episode, then get the book on Amazon!  Guide to complete Golf Smarter Library

494 Premium: If you’ve not experienced GolfBoard at your course yet, you will soon. Possibly the most innovative invention for golf in a long time, GolfBoard is a cross between a golf cart, a snowboard, a surfboard, and a skateboard that doesn’t impact the spirit or tradition of the game. We first brought you GolfBoard on the Golf Smarter podcast in 2013 months before it was introduced at the PGA Merchandise show, where it was awarded Best New Product of the Year. That’s why so many courses are now putting them into their fleets. The GolfBoard is an easy-to-ride vehicle allowing golfers of all ages to ‘Surf the Earth’. Jeff Dowell, President of GolfBoard joins us with an update on their latest technology, explosive growth, leasing vs purchasing,  and how well it’s been working for destination, private, and public courses. He also answers questions from the audience submitted via Periscope when the show was recorded. Guide to complete Golf Smarter Library

493 Premium: This weekend's US Open at Chambers Bay is a mystery to those handicapping this Major because the course is new for the PGA Tour. But we have invited a couple of professional gamblers to provide their insights, research, and gut feelings about who's going to be the last golfer standing on Sunday. Our conversation is over 80 minutes and goes into depth on the players, the course, matchups, and explanations on how gambling on golf works for the uninformed...like your host Fred Greene. If you like this topic, let Fred know and we can do it again for the final 2 Majors of the year. Fred Shoemaker's Extraordinary Golf method has a huge and loyal following. His DVD "Extraordinary Golf: The Secret to Transforming Your Game" can be yours for free! All you have to do is submit 2 honest reviews in the US iTunes Store for both the podcast GOLF SMARTER and our free Golf Smarter App. Once you've submitted your comments, email Fred@GolfSmarterPodcast.com your iTunes username and copy

492: The best golf LEGAL progress-tracking hardware and app is Game Golf. There are others out there, but this is the only unit that’s legal for tournament play. John McGuire, CEO of the company returns to provide us with information on their latest software updates,  the all new App that doesn't require any hardware other than your phone, and a contest that will send 4 winners to Ireland for the Ultimate Irish Links Giveaway. Click here to find out how to enter the Game Golf Ultimate Irish Links GiveawayFred Shoemaker's Extraordinary Golf has legions of followers that include some of the best teachers in the game. His DVD "Extraordinary Golf: The Secret to Transforming Your Game" can be yours for free! All you have to do is submit 2 honest reviews in the US

491: 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!To The Nines is available on AmazonComplete Golf Smarter library guide, or search by topic or guest at GolfSmarter.com

490 Premium:  Aidan Bradley is considered as one of the world's best golf course photographers for his ability to capture the excitement and mood of a golf course. This week he sits down with host host Fred Greene to discuss how to get great photos of your favorite courses. Aidan’s images have been featured in all the national golf publications and he is a regular contributor to golf coffee table books such as “Nicklaus by Design”, Golf Digest’s “Top 100 Courses You Can Play”, “Golf, The Women’s Game”, and many more.Aidan provides a closing tip on what to avoid when taking pictures at a course is also a video that features some of his work at http://YouTube.com/GolfSmarterTV.

489 Premium: Greenhorn Creek Golf Resort located in California's Sierra Foothills is home to a Robert Trent Jones, Jr. re-designed golf course that wanders through the rolling hills spotted with 100-year old oak trees and above Gold Rush era underground diggings and artifacts.  Host Fred Greene sits down Head Golf Professional Allan Ramorini to talk about the secret that is golf in Gold Country, details of the course, hosting a recent Division 1 NCAA tournament, and the all new Wine Cellar featuring tastings from 14 local wineries. Allan's closing tip is great advice on how to get started from the first tee at the course. It's also available as a video on our GolfSmarterTV channel in YouTube.   Review the complete Golf Smarter library guide, or search topics/guests above.

488:  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 aides 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 the PGA Tour,. We also discuss his two latest inventions and recap his hugely successful Tour Striker. Martin's closing tip explains why you slice the ball and how to fix it. This tip is also a video available at http://YouTube.com/GolfSmarterTV

487: The Pascua Yaqui Tribe knew they wanted to work within the topography of the high sonoran desert to honor its natural gifts and wonders when it came to designing a golf course. They hired former PGA Tour player and fellow native american, Notah Begay to design the Sewailo Golf Course at the Casino Del Sol Resort in Tucson, AZ. This challenging course measures 7,400 yards from the championship tees, with 5 different tee boxes on each hole to allow for players of all abilities. This week host Fred Greene travels to Tucson to discover what else the state has to offer beyond golf in Scottsdale, and he sits down with Head Golf Professional Spencer Cody to discuss this Troon managed gem. Spencer's closing tip to help with your putting distance control is also a video available at http://YouTube.com/GolfSmarterTV

486: “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 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 teacher, and World Golf Teachers Hall of Fame member. This says it all and in this week’s podcast we get into detail of the book.James' closing tip on "The Finesse Swing Sequence Inside 30 Yards" is also a video available at on our GolfSmarterTV YouTube channel. Watch our interviews live via Periscope and submit questions to the guest! Each complete int

485: Andy Walker of the Legacy Golf Channel Academy in Phoenix, AZ  returns to discuss his new business that creates a rating sytem 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 The Masters• How Speith and Rory McIlroy are now the future of the Touer

484 Premium: 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 what you see on TV, or in the hands of this weekend’s Tour winner is probably the wrong club for you. More myths discussed:   • Custom club making is much more expensive.    • High handicappers should wait for greater improvement before they invest in custom fit clubs. • Painting a club white is an effective way to introduce new technology

483 Premium: “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 in front of the ball where most of us try to hit the back of the ball. Have you ever noticed how many times per round your divot is behind the ball? Watch our interviews live via Periscope and submit questions to the guest! Each complete interview will also be available to watch for 24hrs after it was recorded. Complete List of Golf Smarter Library

482Premium: 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. He's also looking for volunteers to help develop his upcoming app.Greg@MyMentalGameCoach.com http://MyMentalGameCoach.comThere's a new app by Twitter called Periscope that allows us to broadcast live video. Follow @GolfSmarter on Twitter and you'll be notified when I'm broadcasting. I'd like to experiment with sharing upcoming interviews whether they're from my studio or in the field...or golf course while they occur. Here's the link to download the free app from iTunes

481: Garett Jenkinson, 2014 Alberta Teacher of the Year was suggested by a previous Golf Smarter guest (and PREMIUM ACCESS member) who says that Garett was an inspiration in teaching him a new way to look at teaching and golf. In the free episode we identify what kinds of pressure presents itself on the golf course and how to best handle it. The only way to hear the PREMIUM shows is to download our new FREE Golf Smarter App for Apple and Android. You won't find the PREMIUM episodes in iTunes or any other 3rd party apps.Watch this week’s video to see Garrett’s grip tip that is at the end of the episode.Golf Smarter podcast