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
Apr 4, 2025 • 13min
How to conquer the holes you hate
We all have that one hole we hate. Or maybe there are a few. Or a lot. But the reality is, conquering that hole is easier than you think ... and it's not all about the score you put on the card.
Apr 2, 2025 • 48min
Masters of data
Can the Masters elevate its coverage with unlimited launch monitor data? Digging into Max Homa's driver numbers, and Titleist finally gives golfers what they've been asking for.
Mar 31, 2025 • 14min
How to find your practice 'sweet spot'
LKD and Sam Weinman dive into how to find your practice "sweet spot." Your drills shouldn't be so easy that you fall into boredom, but they also shouldn't be so hard that you don't succeed about two thirds of the time.
Mar 26, 2025 • 52min
Bryson's hilarious gear test
Bryson's Temu club experiment goes as expected, poking holes in Viktor Hovland's Ping driver and Odyssey's latest swing at LAB Golf.
Mar 19, 2025 • 55min
Uncle Gene on Gene and golf equipment predictions
Gene, in his first solo hosting effort, recaps the trip back to Golf Digest for filming, dives deep into his golf origin story and makes predictions for the future of golf equipment.
Mar 17, 2025 • 18min
An expert’s advice on smarter practicing
Blueprint Golf co-founder Dr. Nico Darras joins LKD to help you upgrade your practice so it actually works.
42 snips
Mar 14, 2025 • 16min
Your golf swing's most important move, explained
Joe Plecker, a Golf Digest Best in State teacher known for his expertise in swing mechanics, dives into the art of a powerful golf swing. He shares insights on the crucial weight shift and how balance, posture, and ground interaction affect performance. Plecker highlights common mistakes in golfers' takeaways and the importance of maintaining a square position. He emphasizes the role of pressure shifts and pelvic movement for stability, ultimately guiding listeners to enhance their swing mechanics and improve their game.
Mar 12, 2025 • 58min
Comparing three years of Srixon drivers
Naming conventions may have changed, but JWall and Uncle Gene have uncovered some trends in the last few years of Srixon drivers. Plus, more golf ball rollback talk and a conundrum on tour.
Mar 10, 2025 • 10min
Is hip thrusting killing your golf swing?
Golf Digest No.1-ranked teacher in America Mark Blackburn sits down with LKD to talk about hip thrust, and when it can be used for good–or bad.
Mar 7, 2025 • 10min
18% of golfers make this 'moment of truth' mistake
Golf Digest No.1-ranked teacher in America Mark Blackburn sits down with LKD to talk about moment of truth, and how to fix the common mistake golfers make during it.
