

golf SMARTER
Fred Greene
A caddy for your brain! The Golf Smarter podcast has been offering sage advice with a sprinkle of humor since 2005 to help you outsmart the course and maybe even your playing partners. Host Fred Greene swings into action with a guest list that reads like a who's who of golf gurus. From PGA professionals, mental coaches, to fitness experts and other experts, each week they cover everything except how to drive the beverage cart. Whether you're a seasoned pro or just starting to yell "Fore!", this show is your tee time for a smarter approach to more fairways and greens. So tune in, tee up, and prepare to Golf Smarter, not harder!
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Apr 30, 2019 • 42min
From Adversity to Inspiration to the World Golf Hall of Fame. The Incredible Life of Dennis Walters
687: The World Golf Hall of Fame is inducting seven incredible golfers in 2019, but only one is being honored for high marks of inspiration, not low scores. This week’s guest, Dennis Walters, was paralyzed from the waist-down at the age of 24 following a golf cart accident. He has since dedicated his career to sharing life lessons and inspiring fans and disabled golfers of all ages through golf clinics and special performances at more than 3,000 global appearances. Golf Smarter Mulligans is now available in Apple Podcasts! This week's episode, published on Friday, is called “What Exactly Golf Course Management Is, and How a GPS Can Enhance it” featuring PGA Master Professional, Tom Tatnall. You can also listen to Mulligans on YouTube.com/GolfSmarterTV.Both this episode and Golf Smarter Mulligans are supported by Autoslash.com who can help you find the lowest rate possible for your next car rental.Golf Smarter Mulligans is brought to you by TwoGuysWithGolfBalls.com where you can buy premium used golf balls, with little to no discernible difference, and at a fraction of the cost of new balls. Use “golfsmarter” at checkout to get an additional 10% off every order, every time! Some restrictions apply. Have a question about golf balls? Submit yours and we’ll do a full episode with your questions and Sam’s answers. To submit your question/comment, use #golfsmarter on social media, call 415-761-1498, or send it to golfsmarterpodcast@gmail.comCongratulations to Scott K or Lakeville, MN! He's our winner of a brand new, customized SeeMore putter, courtesy of SeeMore.com . Our next drawing is for a dozen golf balls of your choice from TwoGuysWithGolfBalls.com Enter at GolfSmarter.com/giveaway2019. Deadline for entry is Mary 12, 2019 Midnight PDT.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 will get back to you. Either write to golfsmarterpodcast@gmail.com or click on the Hey Fred button, at golfsmarter.com

Apr 23, 2019 • 46min
Teaching Golf To Women is Different, And It Affects Men... with Jamie Zimron
686: Jamie Zimron, our golf sensei, returns to discuss the difference of teaching women to play golf vs teaching men. Their likes, dislikes, what resonates, and why it’s different then teaching men. And since Jamie is an activist/feminist/licensed psychotherapist/LPGA Certified Golf Instructor/Marshall Arts master/etc, Fred asks her about Tiger’s victory at The Masters and if she can separate her feelings between the golfer and the man. Golf Smarter Mulligans is now available in Apple Podcasts! This week's episode is called “Once You’re On The Course, How to Go Low” featuring Joe Sievers, Director of Golf. You can also listen to Mulligans on YouTube.com/GolfSmarterTV.Golf Smarter Mulligans is brought to you by TwoGuysWithGolfBalls.com where you can buy premium used golf balls, with little to no discernible difference, and at a fraction of the cost of new balls. Use “golfsmarter” at checkout to get an additional 10% off every order, every time! Some restrictions apply. Have a question about golf balls? Submit yours and we’ll do a full episode with your questions and Sam’s answers. To submit your question/comment, use #golfsmarter on social media, call 415-761-1498, or send it to golfsmarterpodcast@gmail.comGolf Smarter Mulligans is also supported by autoslash.com who can help you find the lowest rate possible for your next car rental.Next episode we announce the winner of a brand new, customized SeeMore putter, courtesy of SeeMore.com . Enter at GolfSmarter.com/giveaway2019. Deadline for entry is April 28, 2019 Midnight PDT.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 will get back to you. Either write to golfsmarterpodcast@gmail.com or click on the Hey Fred button, at golfsmarter.com

Apr 16, 2019 • 42min
Golf Balls 2019! What's New & What's the Best for You featuring Sam Hogan
685: Sam Hogan of TwoGuysWithGolfBalls.com returns to update us on what’s new and different about the latest release of the Titleist ProV1 and ProV1x. Also what is the Titleist AVX and who should play that? Costco has finally released their latest Kirkland balls under the radar, and they’re worth looking at for everyone.Since Fred doesn’t have all the best questions, we invite everyone to submit a question about golf balls that’s relevant to your game. Use #golfsmarter or #twoguyswithgolfballs on Twitter, Instagram, or Facebook. Or just send it to GolfSmarterPodcast@gmail.com. Once we have a couple questions, Sam will return to answer them for you. This week on our new Golf Smarter Mulligans podcast our featured interview is with Joe Hallett, the “PGA Instructor of PGA Professional Instructors”. Please keep your eyes open for Golf Smarter Mulligans from your favorite podcast app. You can also hear them on YouTube.com/GolfSmarterTV.Golf Smarter Mulligans is brought to you by TwoGuysWithGolfBalls.com where you can buy premium used golf balls, with little to no discernible difference, and at a fraction of the cost of new balls. Use “golfsmarter” at checkout to get an additional 10% off every order, every time! Discount offer expires 4/1/20This episode is brought to you by autoslash.com who can help you find the lowest rate possible for your next car rental.Enter to win a brand new, customized SeeMore putter, courtesy of SeeMore.com at GolfSmarter.com/giveaway2019 to win. Deadline for entry is April 28, 2019 Midnight PDT.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 will get back to you. Either write to golfsmarterpodcast@gmail.com or click on the Hey Fred button, at golfsmarter.com

Apr 10, 2019 • 42min
Combine the Best of Your Mental Game & Your Short Game, then Breakthrough to Lower Golf Scores
684: Dr Joseph Parent, author of golf’s best selling mental game book, “Zen Golf” returns to explain how combining your mental game with a fine tuned short game can deliver lower scores than you thought possible. Golf Smarter Mulligans launches this week with episode 1 of Golf Smarter from 2005 with Dr. Joseph Parent! This is a new podcast of your favorite lessons from the first decade of Golf Smarter that are no longer available. Each Friday you’ll get the best golf instruction from your favorite teachers. The best selling golf instruction books were published in 1992 and 1957, so podcast instruction from 2005-2014 can assuredly help to improve your game. Golf Smarter Mulligans is brought to you by TwoGuysWithGolfBalls.com where you can buy premium used golf balls, with little to no discernible difference, and at a fraction of the cost of new balls. And FREE shipping! Use “golfsmarter” at checkout to get an additional 10% off every order, every time!We’re also restarting our regular giveaways! Enter at GolfSmarter.com/giveaway2019 to win a brand new, customized SeeMore putter, courtesy of SeeMore.com. Tony Manzoni’s book “The Lost Fundamental: One Simple Move, Better Golf Forever” is available again in either Kindle or paperback format. Pick it up at Amazon https://amzn.to/2WMbYA7. If you’re interested in getting the video of the same name, click on the Hey Fred button at GolfSmarter.comThis episode is brought to you by DraftKings. Download the DraftKings app or go to DraftKings.com before they tee-off at The Masters on Thursday, April 11th and select your golfers! Use code GOLF SMARTER at sign up to play risk-free in your first contest.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 will get back to you. Either write to golfsmarterpodcast@gmail.com or click on the Hey Fred button, at golfsmarter.com

Apr 2, 2019 • 49min
Home of the Valero Texas Open, TPC San Antonio with Dir. of Instruction Greg Hiller
683: Greg Hiller is the Director of Instruction at TPC San Antonio. We meet Greg on the eve of the Valero Texas Open that’s played at TPC San Antonio. For the first time, this event has moved up to the warmup spot for The Masters. Greg once qualified for the US Open and didn’t play as well as he hoped, but he shares what he learned from playing and competing at the highest level. This episode is brought to you by autoslash.com, a free service that finds the best price for your next rental car. Secure the best price for your next car rental at autoslash.com. They’re also the generous provider of a $100 Amazon Gift Cards given away to lucky listeners. Congratulations to this week’s winner, Donald Eldridge of Spencerport, NY. Keep your eyes (and ears) open for our two newest podcasts from SmarterPodcasts.com! Next week we launch Golf Smarter Mulligans. From the archives of Golf Smarter, Mulligans offers the best golf instruction from your favorite teachers. These episodes are no longer available, but still have a lot to offer your game improvement. The best selling golf instruction books were published in 1992 and 1957, so podcast instruction from 2005-2014 can assuredly help to improve your game. This week also launches season three of Radio Baseball Cards. Only about two minutes, these are amazing and entertaining stories as told by the greatest baseball players of the Twentieth Century hosted by the late Hall of Fame Pitcher and announcer, Don Drysdale. Tony Manzoni’s book “The Lost Fundamental: One Simple Move, Better Golf Forever” is available again in either Kindle or paperback format. Pick it up at Amazon https://amzn.to/2WMbYA7. If you’re interested in getting the video of the same name, click on the Hey Fred button at GolfSmarter.comIf 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 will get back to you. Either write to golfsmarterpodcast@gmail.com or click on the Hey Fred button, at golfsmarter.com

Mar 26, 2019 • 36min
A Golf Destination that May Surprise You: The Alamo City Golf Trail in San Antonio
682: Andrew Peterson; President of the Alamo City Golf Trail in San Antonio, TX, joins us to talk about all the great and affordable options of places to play golf in San Antonio. The Alamo City Golf Trail is a combination of 8 public courses owned by the city. Their flagship course, Brackenridge Park, is also the home of the Texas Golf Hall of Fame. Andrew shares playing tips for his favorite par 4s, par3, and par5 holes at Brackenridge Park. This episode is brought to you by autoslash.com, a free service that finds the best price for your next rental car. Secure the best price for your next car rental at autoslash.com. They’re also the generous provider of three $100 Amazon Gift Cards that we’re giving away over the next few episodes to lucky listeners. Go to GolfSmarter.com/Autoslash to register. Congratulations to this week’s winner, Ken Cestari of Shrewsbury, NJ. Please vote https://goo.gl/forms/6N0fhCZutMXeD33f1 for the name of our new Golf Smarter podcast coming this spring. Each Friday we’re going to provide you with the best instruction from our archives that are no longer available because podcast distributors only carry 250-300 episodes and we have close to 700! Choose between 6 names that you’ve suggested and stay tuned!! Tony Manzoni’s book “The Lost Fundamental: One Simple Move, Better Golf Forever” is available again in either Kindle or paperback format. Pick it up at Amazon https://amzn.to/2WMbYA7. If you’re interested in getting the video of the same name, click on the Hey Fred button at GolfSmarter.comIf 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 will get back to you. Either write to golfsmarterpodcast@gmail.com or click on the Hey Fred button, at golfsmarter.com

Mar 19, 2019 • 49min
Handcrafted Customized Putters that Work with Artisan/Engineer Bradley Converse
681: Bradley Putters do more than consistently put the ball in the hole, they tell an intimate story of its owner. Think of a Bradley putter as a fine tuned instrument customized to your exact specs, combined with an heirloom piece of art that can be in your family for generations. Our guest this week is Bradley Converse, a mechanical engineer who spent 10 years designing military equipment to survive nukes (which makes him pretty good at vibrational dynamics), who also has a passion for golf, design, and clearly, science. This episode is brought to you by autoslash.com, a free service that finds the best price for your next rental car. Secure the best price for your next car rental at autoslash.com. They’re also the generous provider of three $100 Amazon Gift Cards that we’re giving away over the next few episodes to lucky listeners. Go to GolfSmarter.com/Autoslash to register. Congratulations to this week’s winner, Bryan Swalley of Centennial, CO. Please vote for the name of our new Golf Smarter podcast coming this spring. Each Friday we’re going to provide you with the best instruction from our archives that are no longer available because podcast distributors only carry 250-300 episodes and we have close to 700! Choose between 6 names that you’ve suggested and stay tuned!! https://goo.gl/forms/6N0fhCZutMXeD33f1Tony Manzoni’s book “The Lost Fundamental: One Simple Move, Better Golf Forever” is available again in either Kindle or paperback format. Pick it up at Amazon https://amzn.to/2WMbYA7. If you’re interested in getting the video of the same name, click on the Hey Fred button at GolfSmarter.comIf 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 will get back to you. Either write to golfsmarterpodcast@gmail.com or click on the Hey Fred button, at golfsmarter.com

Mar 12, 2019 • 36min
Our New Golf Mindset: Expect The World. Accept The Results.
680: Jeff Ritter is always a wealth of fabulous information when it comes to the complete package of golf instruction, from mechanics, to nutrition, to the mind-body connection. This week on the Golf Smarter podcast, he returns to provide insights on how we can get back into shape after a long winter for the new golf season. He also is conducting a 2 day golf school in Phoenix at the end of this March. Get more information and sign up at mttperformance.com/programs. If you’re a fan, then make sure to download his MTT (Make The Turn) app (iOS only) in the Apple App Store or at mttgolfapp.comWe’re partnering with autoslash.com to give away three $100 Amazon Gift Cards to three lucky listeners starting next week! Go to GolfSmarter.com/Autoslash to register. Secure the best price for your next car rental at Autoslash.com This episode is also brought to you by Peter Millar Golf. Go to PeterMillar.com/golfsmarter to check out Fred's favorites and for complimentary shipping and a free golf cap with your first purchase. Tony Manzoni’s book “The Lost Fundamental: One Simple Move, Better Golf Forever” is available again in either Kindle or paperback format. Pick it up at Amazon https://amzn.to/2WMbYA7. If you’re interested in getting the video of the same name, click on the Hey Fred button at GolfSmarter.comIf 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 will get back to you. Either write to golfsmarterpodcast@gmail.com or click on the Hey Fred button, at golfsmarter.com

Mar 5, 2019 • 44min
The Secret Hazard to Golf Course Closings: Crashing Home Prices with WSJ Reporter Candace Taylor
679: A recent article in the Wall Street Journal shed light on home prices falling 25-50% after a Country Club or Golf Community course closes. Our guest this week is Wall Street Journal reporter Candace Taylor who wrote this investigative piece. We’re partnering with autoslash.com to give away three $100 Amazon Gift Cards to three lucky listeners. Go to GolfSmarter.com/Autoslash to register. Secure the best price for your next car rental at Autoslash.com While traveling through Uganda over the last two weeks, host Fred Greene was amazed to see a golf course in the district of Mbale. Check out his short video of how he discovered it and what he witnessed from the lone golfer on the course. Tony Manzoni’s book “The Lost Fundamental: One Simple Move, Better Golf Forever” is available again in either Kindle or paperback format. Pick it up at Amazon https://amzn.to/2WMbYA7. If you’re interested in getting the video of the same name, click on the Hey Fred button at GolfSmarter.comIf 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 will get back to you. Either write to golfsmarterpodcast@gmail.com or click on the Hey Fred button, at golfsmarter.com

Feb 26, 2019 • 35min
Take Ownership Of Your Swing. Now Repeat It! with Tony Manzoni (RIP)
678: Tony Manzoni (RIP) was a great instructor, a great coach, extremely articulate, funny, warm, and a great friend of Golf Smarter. To announce the re-release of his book “The Lost Fundamental: One Simple Move, Better Golf Forever” we’re bringing back a couple episodes that got us all hooked on his teaching method. We’re very happy to announce that the book is available again in both paperback ($9.99) and Kindle ($6.99) versions on Amazon. https://amzn.to/2WMbYA7. This episode was originally published in October, 2013 as episode #408. We’re partnering with autoslash.com to give away three $100 Amazon Gift Cards to three lucky listeners. Go to GolfSmarter.com/Autoslash to register.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 will get back to you. Either write to golfsmarterpodcast@gmail.com or click on the Hey Fred button, at golfsmarter.com


