Golf IQ
Become a smarter golfer — faster.
Golf IQ is a 3x weekly podcast from Golf Digest. Our goal is simple: To help you understand the game, and become a better golfer because of it.
Episode Schedule:
Monday and Friday: Golf Digest’s Game Improvement Editor Luke Kerr-Dineen delivers bite-sized insights about the golf swing and course strategy.
Wednesday: Golf Digest’s Managing Editor for Equipment Jonathan Wall dives deep into the latest equipment news, and how the new tech can help you.
Latest episodes
Sep 12, 2023 • 8min
Forget your ideal shot, find your ideal miss
In this episode of the Golf IQ podcast, Golf Digest editors Luke Kerr-Dineen and Drew Powell talk about how you can manage your bad shots by deciding which shot shape you dislike the most.
Sep 7, 2023 • 9min
Use this checklist before every iron shot
In this episode of the Golf IQ podcast, Golf Digest editors Luke Kerr-Dineen and Drew Powell talk about a simple checklist of basics they use before their iron shots, which help them hit more greens in regulation—and shoot lower scores.
Sep 5, 2023 • 10min
A better way to read putts?
In this episode of the Golf IQ podcast, Golf Digest editors Luke Kerr-Dineen and Drew Powell talk about the controversial topic of Aim Point, and the variation Luke has been using that has really helped him.
Aug 31, 2023 • 10min
Should you try arm lock putting?
The Golf IQ podcast discusses the experiences and benefits of arm lock putting, including struggles with technique and finding solutions, improvement in putting from certain distances, and the importance of commitment to the technique. It also explores the differences between arm lock putting and traditional fundamentals, and mentions Bryson as a notable arm locker on the tour.
Aug 29, 2023 • 10min
The difference between Swing Thoughts and Swing Feels, explained
In this Episode of the Golf IQ podcast, Golf Digest editors Luke Kerr-Dineen and Drew Powell talk about the key difference between swing thoughts, swing feels, and whether it's actually good to think about nothing at all during your swing.
Aug 22, 2023 • 6min
Some basic match-winning strategies, explained
In this episode of the Golf IQ podcast, Golf Digest's Luke Kerr-Dineen and Maddi Maclurg discuss some overlooked basic strategies of winning matchplay matches that every golfer can use.
Aug 17, 2023 • 8min
1 important iron distance for amateur golfers — and how to improve it
In this episode of the Golf IQ podcast, Golf Digest's Luke Kerr-Dineen and Maddi Maclurg discuss the crucial iron range around 150 yards, and how golfers can strategize around it.
Aug 15, 2023 • 12min
A few basics on getting your ball in play, every time
In this episode of the Golf IQ podcast, Golf Digest's Luke Kerr-Dineen and Maddi Maclurg discuss some basic advice about getting your ball in play off the tee, easily and simply.Try our brand-new interactive here.
Aug 8, 2023 • 9min
The interesting technique that could fix your putting
In this episode of the Golf IQ podcast, Golf Digest's Luke Kerr-Dineen and Maddi Maclurg talk about spot putting. What it is, and why it helps simplify your approach on the greens
Aug 3, 2023 • 10min
The killer mistakes golfers make on par 3s
In this episode of the Golf IQ podcast, Golf Digest's Luke Kerr-Dineen and Maddi Maclurg talk about why par 3 holes are statistically the most difficult in golf, and some advice about how to make them a little easier
