

Hack It Out Golf
Golf Swing Productions by Mark Crossfield Greg Chalmers and Lou Stagner
We dive deep into golf, sharing expert insights to help you improve your golf swing and lower your scores. Renowned golf coach Mark Crossfield, stats expert Lou Stagner, and PGA Tour player Greg Chalmers join forces to bring you an engaging, informative, and entertaining show dedicated to all things golf. Your game will improve, and you will have a lot of laughs along the way listening to the banter of these three friends. Whether you're a seasoned pro or beginner golfer, this podcast is your ultimate resource for enhancing your skills and unlocking your full potential on the golf course.Join Mark Crossfield, a highly respected and sought-after golf coach, as he shares his extensive knowledge and experience in the sport having given many thousands of golf lessons to golfers of every skill level. Through in-depth discussions and engaging anecdotes, Mark guides you through the intricacies of the golf swing, unraveling the mysteries and helping you understand the nuances that can make all the difference in your performance on the golf course.Lou Stagner, our resident stats expert, brings a unique perspective to the podcast. He breaks down the numbers and provides you with invaluable statistical analysis that will empower you to make more informed decisions on the golf course. Learn how to leverage data to assess your strengths and weaknesses, strategize your game plan, and gain a competitive edge.But that's not all – we have the privilege of having PGA Tour Player Greg Chalmers on board. Greg shares his firsthand experiences and insights from competing at the highest level of professional golf. Hear his stories, learn from his successes and failures, and gain a glimpse into the mindset and discipline required to excel on the PGA Tour.Each episode of the Hack it Out Golf Podcast is packed with practical golf lessons, actionable tips, and strategies to improve your golf swing, enhance your accuracy, and optimize your overall performance. From mastering the fundamentals to refining advanced techniques, we cover it all. Whether you're looking to straighten out your drive, hone your short game, or improve your putting, our expert panel is here to guide you every step of the way and improve your golf game. We will help you to learn how to gain better control over your golf ball not only in practice, but out on the golf course.In addition to the practical golf lessons we provide, we also do preview and recap shows for the biggest events in golf. We cover the four major championships (The Masters at Augusta National, The US Open, The Open Championship and the PGA Championship). We also cover the Ryder Cup, The Presidents Cup and other current events in the world of golf on the PGA Tour, LPGA Tour, DP World Tour and LIV Golf. We also have in-depth chats on some of the biggest names in golf like Tiger Woods, Rory McIlroy, Jon Rahm, Jordan Spieth and Justin Thomas.So, grab your clubs and tune in to the Hack It Out Golf podcast. Let us be your trusted companions on this golfing journey, as we equip you with the knowledge, tools, and inspiration you need to take your golf game to the next level. Get ready to swing for success and experience the thrill of reaching new heights on the golf course.
Episodes
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Sep 25, 2023 • 29min
Getting Frustrated on the Golf Course
Speakers discuss the impact of frustration on golf performance and share personal stories of breaking clubs in frustration. They explore how frustration can be motivating and drive players to improve. Strategies for managing frustration and enjoying the game are discussed, along with the negative effects of unrealistic expectations in golf.

Sep 23, 2023 • 15min
Saturday Morning Golf Stat - Driving Distance
Welcome to the "Saturday Morning Stat" from the Hack it Out Golf Podcast. Today we are talking about driving distance.Each of these will be a mini-episode (10-15 minutes long) about an interesting golf stat. We will discuss what you can learn, and most importantly, how you can apply this on the golf course to lower your scores and lower your handicap.Listen on your drive to the golf course or over your Saturday morning coffee!Data is sourced from Arccos Golf. They have over 750 MILLION shots in their database. Check them out at:https://www.arccosgolf.com/ Use code DATALOU15 for 15% off! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 21, 2023 • 21min
Tiger Woods Said Stop Watching YouTube
In today's episode of the Hack it Out Golf podcast we are chatting about Tiger Woods recent comment about watching golf on YouTube.Where to find us:Mark Crossfield's weekly newsletter: https://www.crossfieldgolf.com/subscribeMark Crossfield on Twitter: https://twitter.com/4golfonlineMark Crossfield on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/4golfonlineLou Stagner's weekly newsletter: https://newsletter.loustagnergolf.com/subscribeLou Stagner on Twitter: https://twitter.com/LouStagnerGreg Chalmers on Twitter: https://twitter.com/GregChalmersPGA Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 18, 2023 • 29min
Which Golf Stats Are Important?
The hosts discuss the importance of tracking golf stats, specifically strokes gained. They explain how strokes gained provides a more accurate measure of performance and debunk common myths. They also explore the significance of counting stats and tee position adjustments. Additionally, they highlight the evolution of tracking from paper-based to app-based methods and emphasize the need for amateurs to track data at a stroke gain level to prioritize focus areas.

Sep 16, 2023 • 14min
Saturday Morning Golf Stat - Front vs Back Pins (which one is easier?)
Welcome to the "Saturday Morning Stat" from the Hack it Out Golf Podcast. Today we are talking about front vs back pins. Which one is easier???Each of these will be a mini-episode (10-15 minutes long) about an interesting golf stat. We will discuss what you can learn, and most importantly, how you can apply this on the golf course to lower your scores and lower your handicap.Listen on your drive to the golf course or over your Saturday morning coffee!Data is sourced from Arccos Golf. They have over 750 MILLION shots in their database. Check them out at:https://www.arccosgolf.com/ Use code Mark15 for 15% off! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 14, 2023 • 16min
LPGA Player vs 3 Handicap Male Amateur
In today's episode of the Hack it Out Golf podcast we are chatting about a recent twitter post where Lou shared a direct message he received from a 3 handicap amateur that stated he would make every cut on the LPGA tour... and then how LPGA player Charley Hull challenged this person to a match. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 11, 2023 • 27min
Shaping Your Shots
A discussion on intentionally shaping shots in golf, personal approaches to shot shaping, embracing natural tendencies of golf clubs, strategies for hitting shots around obstacles, the relevance of shot shaping in golf, and shaping shots for distance control in golf.

Sep 9, 2023 • 15min
Saturday Morning Golf Stat - Strokes Gained Approach
In this mini-episode of the podcast, the hosts discuss the optimal distance for scratch players and reflect on their improvement in accurate guesses. They also delve into what makes a good golf shot and the importance of avoiding penalties. The challenges of moving computer equipment are joked about, and the significance of gaining strokes and being around the green in regulation is explored.

Sep 7, 2023 • 34min
Swing Coach Working With His Student (AKA Project Lou)
In today's episode of the Hack it Out Golf podcast we are talking "Project Lou".Our co-host Mark Crossfield has taken on as a student our other co-host Lou Stagner. They are working through some big swing transformations in Lou's game. This chat checks in on how the progress is going thus far. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 4, 2023 • 31min
The Takeaway in the Golf Swing
The podcast discusses the importance of the takeaway in the golf swing, challenging traditional concepts. The hosts share personal experiences and strategies for improving the takeaway. They also highlight common swing issues and emphasize the significance of club face control. Overall, the podcast emphasizes the importance of understanding and improving the takeaway in the golf swing.