Golf IQ

Adrian Rietveld, a TaylorMade tour rep, has been instrumental in supporting top golfers like Scottie Scheffler and Rory McIlroy. He shares fascinating insights into the delicate balance of technology and athlete needs, particularly after Scheffler's driver mishap before a major win. Rietveld discusses the importance of custom equipment, including how a strategic inclusion of versatile clubs adapted to challenging conditions. He also unveils the emotional journey of golfers and the meticulous work involved in making critical equipment adjustments, especially during high-stakes competitions.

In this chat, John Dunigan, a Top 50 Golf Digest teacher and PGA Pro, emphasizes the importance of having a reliable stock shot for golfers. He discusses how even top athletes like Scottie Scheffler succeed without their best game by relying on consistent shot shapes. Dunigan shares insights on mastering stock shots through effective practice techniques and mental preparation. He also provides essential setup tips for average golfers to improve their skills and confidence on the course, empowering them to minimize mistakes.

Chris Marchini, the Director of Golf Experience at Golf Galaxy and Dick's Sporting Goods, shares his expertise as a master fitter. He dives into the latest industry trends and discusses the evolution of club fitting, emphasizing the importance of personalized fitting for optimizing performance. Marchini also reveals insights on new technology in putters, like the AI1 design, and addresses common misconceptions about golf equipment. Plus, the hosts excitedly preview upcoming tournaments and reflect on the impact of equipment on player performance.

The secret to getting off the tee more like the pros is not "swing hard" or "swing soft," but actually to swing with the same effort all the time. LKD dives into the one small change to make that will improve distance control and accuracy and help you keep your ball in play more often. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

JWall and Uncle Gene recount memorable robot aces note some irons that impressed them in robot testing. Plus, a hint on which stats you should be prioritizing when it comes to new irons. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

LKD and Drew dive into the practice data from the 2025 Masters to learn about how pros practice—and what amateurs can learn. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Chunks. Blades. Chili dips. Outright sh*nks. Chipping can be difficult. But a study by Dr. Andy Hoffer found that 35 of 40 golfers got the ball closer to the hole using this chipping method. Chances are it will help you too. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Paul Vizanko, Director of Player Fitting and Development at Scotty Cameron, has been working with the most recognizable name in putters for a quarter century. Over the years, he's worked closely with tour pros and developed a keen eye for diagnosing putter fit and setup issues. It's that skill that allowed him to get Justin Thomas a new Scotty Cameron Phantom putter that helped him win the 2025 RBC Heritage. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The annual Golf Digest Company Match Play is BACK. LKD and Sam Weinman give an inside look at how even a company solely focused on golf can still have issues setting up matches. Most of our problems, however, are easily solved by using USGA handicaps. Now if we could only do something about scheduling ... Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A study by Dr. Andy Hoffer shows armlock putting is a great method to try if you're a golfer who has the yips, especially one with an overactive trail hand. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.