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609: Donn Levine battled the yips at the worst possible time in his playing career, but was able to learn a variety of methods to pull himself out of the funk...until it returned! Luckily he had the skills to get back on track. If you're feeling his pain, then listen to Donn's story and learn how his book will have you playing better and enjoying it more when you become Yip Free!Check out our new Hey Fred voice message center! Have a question about your game or equipment? Call 415-761-1498 and leave your question, and Fred will get one of our pros to answer it on the show…unless of course if you have a question, comment or suggestion for Fred.  Go ahead and call right now! 415-761-1498This episode is brought to you by ledbury.com/golfsmarter.  For those who want high quality, custom fit dress shirts without paying outrageous prices, check out ledbury.com/golfsmarter. Use promo code "golfsmarter" for a 20% discount on your first order. 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

608 Josh Zander zandergolf.com> is back from last week’s episode, but this time he’s doing a live short game clinic at a charity tournament in San Francisco. This is the entire clinic that covers chipping, pitching, bunker shots and more.  In addition to the short game video we shared last week, there’s another short video from the clinic where Josh talks about the most effective practice session you can have when you distinguish between block practice and situational practice. Do you just pound ball after ball when at the range, or do you switch clubs with each ball, give yourself a target, and situation to attack? Josh has the answer in this video.      https://youtu.be/lBNRxpwTD54Have a question about your game or equipment? Call 1-415-761-1498 and leave your question, and Fred will get one of our pros to answer it on the show…unless of course if you have a question, comment or suggestion for Fred.  Go ahead and call right now! 1-415-761-1498This episode is brought to you by ledbury.com/golfsmarter.  For those who want high quality, custom fit dress shirts without paying outrageous prices, check out ledbury.com/golfsmarter. Use promo code "golfsmarter" for a 20% discount on your first order. 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

607: Josh Zander zandergolf.com> a Top 100 Teacher in America joins us to talk about short game, short game, and more short game. Beyond his tips and advice we learn about his adventure of playing in the US Open at Pebble Beach in 1992. We met Josh at a charity tournament. Just before the clinic began, Josh was providing some individual help on getting your pitch shots up in the air. The video of that tip can be found on our YouTube.com/GolfSmarterTV channel. This is one of more than a hundred videos on our channel that cover then podcast, tips, drills, tech reviews, travel and more. The specific link to this tip is at https://youtu.be/CqDzYJuUVFYIn the last 2 episodes we offered free books to those of you who submit a review of the Golf Smarter podcast wherever you subscribe to the show. Scott Ford’s two books; “Welcome To The Zone” and “Integral Consciousness And Sport” and/or “Selling on the Green” by Jonathan Taylor & Tim Davis. Want one or all three for free? Just write an honest review about the Golf Smarter podcast, you’re invited to comment on the host, this episode, a past episode, a favorite topic, or a favorite guest. Once you write your review wherever you subscribe to this show (preferably in iTunes or Apple’s Podcasts app), click on the Hey Fred! button at GolfSmarter.com, or send an email to fred@GolfSmarterPodcast.com and include your name, mailing address, your review, and where you submitted your comments. Once the review is posted and confirmed, we’ll send you the book! We only ask that you cover the cost of shipping/handling which is less than US$5 for one book. Outside the continental US may cost more, but we can discuss it. Thanks! This eIf 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

606 “The Zone”…“Peak Performance”…there are different names for it, but you know how powerful it is when you’re there. A few episodes ago we heard Jamie Zimron talk about Scott Ford, an instructor who has helped her and scores of golfers understand how to achieve peak performance and get into a zone during a round of golf. Scott’s approach is both effective and practical. In this episode, host Fred Greene talks to Scott on how he discovered that he’d achieved his ‘zone’ and how we can get there with some simple tips.       Scott has 2 books he’s published on this topic, “Welcome To The Zone” and “Integral Consciousness And Sport” and we’d like to give you one for free! Just write an honest review about the Golf Smarter podcast, you’re invited to comment on the host, this episode, a past episode, a favorite topic, or a favorite guest. Once you write your review wherever you subscribe to this show (preferably in iTunes or Apple’s Podcasts app), click on the Hey Fred! button at GolfSmarter.com, or send an email to fred@GolfSmarterPodcast.com and include your name, mailing address, your review, and where you submitted your comments. Once the review is posted and confirmed, we’ll send you the book! We only ask that you cover the cost of shipping/handling which is less than $5 in the US. Outside the continental US may cost more, but we can discuss it. Thanks! This episode is brought to you by eightsleep.com/golfsmarter. Save $100 at checkout with code "golfsmarter" when you purchase the smartest mattress on the planet, the Eight Smart Mattress, featuring sleep tracking, smart alarm, and wifi enabled bed warming! Find out more atIf 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

605: Executives who play golf earn 17% more than those who don’t. We’ve all heard that the golf course is a great place to do business. A sharp business person can learn more about a potential business relationship in four hours on the course than they can with years of meetings, emails, and phone calls. Our guests this week are Jonathan Taylor & Tim Davis authors of “Selling On The Green”, the bestselling book on golf & business that’s used in University level business schools across America. In this episode host Fred Greene talks with these two about the book and they’re own successful experiences in building strong and lasting business relationships.     We’re giving away copies of this book to those who write an honest review about the Golf Smarter podcast, this episode, a past episode, a favorite topic, or a favorite guest. Once you write your review (preferably in iTunes or Apple’s Podcasts app) wherever you subscribe to this show, send an email to fred@GolfSmarterPodcast.com and include your name, mailing address, the review, and where you submitted your comments. Once the review is posted and confirmed, we’ll send you the book for only our cost of shipping/handling which is less than $5 in the US. Outside the continental US may cost more, but we can discuss it. Thanks! This episode is brought to you by eightsleep.com. Save $100 at checkout with code "golfsmarter" when you purchase the smartest mattress on the planet, the Eight Smart Mattress, featuring sleep tracking, smart alarm, and wifi enabled bed warming! Find out more at Eightsleep.com/golfsmarter. This episode is also brought to you byIf 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

604: Jamie Zimron, the "Golf Sensei" returns for her tenth appearance on Golf Smarter to discuss why so many of us can't seem to hit the ball the same on the course as we do on the range. She provides insights and tips on how to get your body and mind to relax which provides greater power, more accuracy and lower scores!This episode is brought to you by Eightsleep.com. Save $100 at checkout with code "golfsmarter" when you purchase the smartest mattress on the planet, the Eight Smart Mattress, featuring sleep tracking, smart alarm, and wifi enabled bed warming! Find out more at Eightsleep.com/golfsmarter. This episode is also brought to you by MyBookie.ag. Use promo code "golfsmarter" for up to a 100% deposit bonus for the best odds, most reliable, fastest payouts, and best reputation of any online betting service anywhere. If you enjoyed this conversation with Jamie, here are the past Golf Smarter episodes where you can hear more from her for free.  Episode #s 133, 165, 225, 226, 289, 467, 468, 535, 584If 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

603: We heard about Tim Yelverton in episode 599 with Brendon DeVore. Tim is Brendon’s favorite coach in his quest to be a better golfer, so it makes sense to hear what he has to say since we’re all on the same quest. Our focus on the conversation is short game and putting. Don’t miss any part of this conversation because Tim provides some great warm up drills and short game tips throughout.  The full video interview is available on our YouTube channel at https://youtu.be/t4ADcjc7DGMTim mentioned the short game video series that he's done with Brendon DeVore explaining how to build an elite short game. Find more at http://www.bebettergolf.net/scoringHere are two other podcasts from SmarterPodcasts.com:If you're also a fan of baseball, especially baseball history and how it relates to today's game, please check out RADIO BASEBALL CARDS hosted by Hall of Fame Pitcher Don Drysdalehttps://www.smarterpodcasts.com/category/radio-baseball-cards/>GOOD DOG is a podcast focused on dog behavior, dog training, choosing a breed, dog care and feeding, as all as amazing stories about our four-legged best friends. Hosted by Joanne Greene.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

Putting frustrates every golfer, no matter their skill level. If you’ve ever seen a Pro on the Tour miss a 2 foot putt, you know that everyone is susceptible and just as frustrated. PuttingZone.com founder Geoff Mangum is convinced that whatever method of reading putts your using won’t help because all you’re doing is guessing. But after decades of research into the science of dropping the ball in the cup, he has concluded that there are four elements to successful putting, and he’s trained teachers around the world to use adopt his theories. It’s been nearly five years since Geoff has been on Golf Smarter, and we happily welcome his return. To hear more from Geoff on Golf Smarter, check out episodes 37, 134, 313, 314, 349 & 350.  Here are more podcasts from SmarterPodcasts.com:If you're also a fan of baseball, especially baseball history and how it relates to today's game, please check out RADIO BASEBALL CARDS hosted by Hall of Fame Pitcher Don Drysdalehttps://www.smarterpodcasts.com/category/radio-baseball-cards/>GOOD DOG is a podcast focused on dog behavior, dog training, choosing a breed, dog care and feeding, as all as amazing stories about our four-legged best friends. Hosted by Joanne Greene. https://www.smarterpodcasts.com/podcasts/good-dog/>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

Larry Salk played Tour Golf professionally in his 20's. It didn't work out the way he hoped and created a career in the tech industry. But he still loved to play a lot, and he played well. Well enough that at 55 he qualified as an Amateur to play in the 2017 US Senior Open Championship at Salem Country Club in MA. Even though he didn't make the cut, he had a great time and has great stories about the adventure. This is a story you won't find anywhere else. Here are two other podcasts from SmarterPodcasts.com:If you're also a fan of baseball, especially baseball history and how it relates to today's game, please check out RADIO BASEBALL CARDS hosted by Hall of Fame Pitcher Don Drysdalehttps://www.smarterpodcasts.com/category/radio-baseball-cards/>GOOD DOG is a podcast focused on dog behavior, dog training, choosing a breed, dog care and feeding, as all as amazing stories about our four-legged best friends. Hosted by Joanne Greene.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

600: Jim Waldron of the Balance Point Golf Schools has witnessed a huge shift in golf performance and instruction since the overwhelming amount of information that has been offered by high speed internet.  We call it instant gratification, Jim refers to it as Instant Contamination. There’s an intellectual exercise that should be incorporated into your practice and rounds, but because we have so much information to digest, it disappears in players who can’t understand why they’re not improving. As promised, if you appreciate Jim's wisdom and perspective as much as me, and have not heard all that we’ve been blessed to share, here’s a list of each of the Golf Smarter episodes where he can be heard, including all the Premium Episodes that were never available to everyone till now!12/18/07 #105 "Introducing Jim Waldron"8/19/08 #140 "Being Paralyzed by Too Many Swing Thoughts"1/11 & 1/18/11 #265 & 266 "The 15 Gates of Golf (and the keys to unlock them)"8/23 & 8/30/11 #295 & 296 "The Top 10 Traits of Better Golfers" part 1 & 22/7/ & 2/14/12 #319 & 320 "Are You Sure You're Ready To Take the Next Shot?" & More on Consistency, Distance, and Accuracy"6/26 & 7/3/12 #339 & 340 "Can Swing Changes Really Lower Your Scores?" Part 1 & 24/2 & 4/9/13 #378 & 379 "Power of 6 Practice Strategies" Part 1 & 29/3 & 9/10/13 #400 & 401 "You May Have the Yips and Not Know It! Dinner with Jim" & "Mentally Engaged - Emotionally Disengaged, Dessert with Jim"4/29 & 5/6 #434 & 435 "Putting! Putting! Putting! Best Practices to Lose Strokes" & "Jim's Keys to Putting - Confidence and Detachment"1/27/15 #473 "Three Critical Elements to a Great Golf Swing"12/15/15 #518 "Why Your Swing is Hurting You LESS Than You Think!"7/26/16 #550 "The Yips: What They Are and How to Cure Them"Here are two other podcasts from SmarterPodcasts.com: If you're also a fan of baseball, espeIf 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