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514: Golf improvement is so much more than hitting the ball farther. Compiling stats and using the metrics to lower your golf scores is a logical and scientific approach to becoming a better, happier golfer. In this episode we have two guests. Josh Marris is a former Touring Pro who is the founder of GRGS, or Get Real Golf Stats, which is both a website and mobile app. Our special guest is Daniela Iacobelli, who played on the Symetra Tour in 2015 and after compiling stats using the GRGS App for just one season, she has improved enough to be in the Top 10 of the Symetra Tour and will be competing in the LPGA Tour for 2016.Free Episode: 19:18Premium Episode: 62:33The GRGS App is free, but as a Golf Smarter listener who plays at least twice per month, you are encouraged to take advantage of either the Gold or Platinum subscriptions and get a significant discount. Go to GRGS.cc/golfsmarter to sign up. To receive the discount, you must sign up at the website, not the app. This discount is applied for the lifetime of your account, so each renewal will be at the discounted rate. You can cancel at anytime. No credit card is required to create a free account. If you already have a membership and want the discount, emailinfo@getrealgolfstats.comand mention Golf Smarter Podcast to take advantage of this incredible offer.This episode was conducted at Blab.im. Each new episode of GOLF SMARTER will be live on BLAB, which allows you to participate with your own questions. To receive an aIf 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

514: Golf improvement is so much more than hitting the ball farther. Compiling stats and using the metrics to lower your golf scores is a logical and scientific approach to becoming a better, happier golfer. In this episode we have two guests. Josh Marris is a former Touring Pro who is the founder of GRGS, or Get Real Golf Stats, which is both a website and mobile app. Our special guest is Daniela Iacobelli, who played on the Symetra Tour in 2015 and after compiling stats using the GRGS App for just one season, she has improved enough to be in the Top 10 of the Symetra Tour and will be competing in the LPGA Tour for 2016.The GRGS App is free, but as a Golf Smarter listener who plays at least twice per month, you are encouraged to take advantage of either the Gold or Platinum subscriptions and get a significant discount. Go to GRGS.cc/golfsmarter to sign up. To receive the discount, you must sign up at the website, not the app. This discount is applied for the lifetime of your account, so each renewal will be at the discounted rate. You can cancel at anytime. No credit card is required to create a free account. If you already have a membership and want the discount, email info@getrealgolfstats.com and mention Golf Smarter Podcast to take advantage of this incredible offer. This episode was conducted at Blab.im. Each new episode of GOLF SMARTER will be live on BLAB, which allows you to participate with your own questions. To receive an automatic notification of our next recording time and date, use Blab or Twitter to follow us. @GolfSmarter.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

Want a taste of this week's podcast episode? Check out this video with host Fred Greene and author Richard E. ToddIf 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

513: Author Richard E. Todd talks about the new golf rules for 2016, but in this edited episode,  host Fred Greene is baffled to learn that there are actual rules that allow you to play 2 balls on a single hole. Richard's new book is called "Short Stories from the Long Links - A collection of golf related tales". He's also just published an adult golf coloring book. His other books include "The Golf Rules - Etiquette" and "The Golf Rules - Stroked Play".http://TheGolfRules.comHere's a link to a short video from our conversation: https://youtu.be/h8zBzEGJ4JwFollow us on Twitter and BLAB @GolfSmarter so that you can join the conversation and ask questions of our guest when we're recording our next episode.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

Tony Manzoni, Coach of College of the Desert golf team joins us to dissect the golf swing from weight shift, position of the hands, arms, shoulders, head and how to incorporate all of those to make greater contact, get more distance, and be more consistant. Here’s a short video tease from this Golf Smarter episode.As a Premium Subscriber, you can have access to watch the full video of this interview. Just write to Fred@GolfSmarterPodcast.com to get the unlisted, private linkGuide to complete Golf Smarter LibraryIf 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

511: This week Jeff Ritter @mttgolf returns for our inaugural podcast episode recorded via the new community building platform, BLAB.im. In addition to multiple off season conditioning tips, Jeff invites us to enter his Win a Pebble Beach Golf Vacation  This BLAB session and the Premium Access episode is nearly an hour. As a Premium subscriber, if you'd like to see the video of our conversation, email Fred@GolfSmarterPodcast.com to receive an unlisted viewing link.  Here's a link to his closing video tip. https://youtu.be/VhTBAZXbSGkFollow us on both Twitter and BLAB@GolfSmarter so that you can join the conversation when we’re live, as we plan to use BLAB to record all future podcast episodes. BLAB allows Golf Smarter to be a podcast and a talk show, and we really look forward to your participation!Guide to complete Golf Smarter Library :https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1HN-mL1wFdwM73O5WXjhRIpbkPhKJPihisd8Z78LPlas/edit?usp=sharingIf 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

510: Jim Venetos has exposed us to a entirely new thought process on ball striking over the last few Golf Smarter Podcast episodes, and the feedback from listeners has been incredible. If you’ve been paying attention to his advice, you’re probably hitting the ball more consistently, with a draw, and probably even further. But Jim also talks about having a balanced “Mind. Body. Soul.” approach to the game. In this episode, we dig into visualization, which is what he considers the ‘soul’ aspect of the game. This is the ability to be creative, to see the shot before you hit it, and the ability to feel the shot before you hit it. We close the show with a tip that is also a video on our GolfSmarterTV channel. If you’ve been listening to Jim on the podcast, you really owe it to yourself to watch the really helpful videos that compliment the conversations. The latest is called “How To Make Your Next Golf Shot Using Visualization” Guide to complete Golf Smarter LibraryI'm participating in the Walk To End Alzheimer's on October 24 in Washington DC.  Please make a tax deductible donation to help the Alzheimer's Association advance research into methods of treatment, prevention and, ultimately, a cure for Alzheimer's.  For the millions already affected by the disease, the Association offers care, education, support and resources in communities nationwide. Click here to donate to our team. Thank you for your continued support.This week is brought to you by Harrys.  GetIf 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

509: In the third of our four part series with golf instructor Jim Venetos, we discuss and analyze how to confidently take your new swing mechanics from the driving range to the golf course. Need a little more explanation and want to see what he’s talking about? Click here to see Jim’s video tip that is a Golf Smarter exclusive.Guide to complete Golf Smarter Library I'm participating in the Walk To End Alzheimer's on October 24 in Washington DC.  Please make a tax deductible donation to help the Alzheimer's Association advance research into methods of treatment, prevention and, ultimately, a cure for Alzheimer's.  For the millions already affected by the disease, the Association offers care, education, support and resources in communities nationwide. Click here to donate to our team. THANK YOU!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

508 Premium: In the second of our four part series with golf instructor Jim Venetos, we dig deeper into his method of “Stillness” by discussing where you should have the ball positioned for each club during your swing, what type of trajectory is optimum for this method, and how to shape your shots so that you utilize a draw, fade, or straight shot. Now that, like thousands of his student, you’re getting the hang of this new swing and seeing positive results in your practice sessions, in our next episode, we’ll discuss taking your game from the driving range to the golf course. Need a little more explanation and want to see what he’s talking about? Here’s the link to Jim’s video tip that is a Golf Smarter exclusive. Guide to complete Golf Smarter LibraryI'm participating in the Walk To End Alzheimer's on October 24 in Washington DC.  Please make a tax deductible donation to help the Alzheimer's Association advance research into methods of treatment, prevention and, ultimately, a cure for Alzheimer's.  For the millions already affected by the disease, the Association offers care, education, support and resources in communities nationwide. Click here to donate to our team. Thank you!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

507: Jim Venetos returns to amplify his teaching method of body stillness during the swing. Golf Smarter Host Fred Greene has suffered a leg injury and is not going to be able to play golf for a number of weeks. Jim says that injuring his right leg was injuring the correct leg because there’s no movement required from the right leg during the swing, and that 70% of your weight is shifted to the left leg during the swing.  While recovering, Fred has decided to record four short episodes with Jim that will be published over the next few weeks. Watch Jim's exclusive video tip on "How To Stop Micromanaging Your Club During the Swing"Guide to complete Golf Smarter Library 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.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