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Speed Swing Training - Without Bulking Up Like Bryson, featuring Jaacob Bowden | #888 Mar 28, 2023

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888: Jaacob Bowden of swingmangolf.com and jaacobbowden.com was convinced that someday he would be a competitive Tour level golfer. He’s now been around the game for 20 years and his quest has brought him to the World Speed Golf Championships, Long Drive Competitions, and becoming an excellent golf instructor. In this episode we discuss his journey and how golfers at any age or skill level can increase their swing speeds which results in greater distance.
This week on Golf Smarter Mulligans #204, is #5 of 9 episodes featuring our conversations with Tony Manzoni. This episode covers shot making at growing up in the shadow of greatness, like Frank Sinatra Jr, Steph Curry, Ken Griffey Jr, and more. Tony was an amazing golf instructor who passed away in 2018. We first met him in 2009, and in the dozen or so times he was on the podcast with us, emails flooded in with more positive feedback than any other teacher featured. Tony’s book, The Lost Fundamental, One Simple Move, Better Golf Forever, which was out of print when he passed away, is once again available on Amazon including Kindle format. Tony’s video of the same name was also out of circulation, but can now be seen online. If you’d like to gain access please write to me directly via email GolfSmarterPodcast@Gmail.com or clicking on the Hey Fred button at golfsmarter.com.
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Golf Smarter has been named by golfspan.com as one of the 10 Best Golf Podcasts for 2023, including being named the BEST GOLF PODCAST FOR YOUR MENTAL GAME. Check it out at https://www.golfspan.com/best-golf-podcasts.
Become a Golf Smarter Ambassador by introducing our next episode! For your effort you’ll receive a choice of prizes including:

A box of ODIN balls of your choice with the Golf Smarter logo. ODIN Golf is the only golf brand that sponsors and pays everyday golfers! See our custom page at odin-golf.com/pages/golfsmarter.
A Glove + Glove Compartment from RedRoosterGolf.com where you can choose from a large variety of styles of gloves in 26 sizes!
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Write to GolfSmarterPodcast@gmail.com and we’ll send you simple instructions and a brief script to record for the intro of the show. In addition to sharing your home course, you now have the opportunity to offer your favorite Golf Smarter lesson, episode, insight or teacher.
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Butterfly Golf May Be The Future of Sustainable Golf Course Design | #887 Mar 21, 2023

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887: Agustin “Augie” Pisa is an award winning golf course architect who received a Masters in Golf Course Architecture from Edinburgh University in Scotland and was featured on Forbes List of 100 Most Creative Mexicans. In this episode we discuss the differences in designing for municipal courses, resorts, and country clubs. We also get details on Augie’s game changing concept called Butterfly Golf that incorporates four groups of 6 holes to create incredible flexibility for players to have up to 24 courses on a single facility. Learn more at pizagolf.com
This week on Golf Smarter Mulligans #202, is #3 of 9 episodes featuring our conversations with Tony Manzoni. This episode is part2 of 2 on "Taking Your Game to the Next Level, One Club at a Time". Tony was an amazing golf instructor who passed away in 2018. We first met him in 2009, and in the dozen or so times he was on the podcast with us, emails flooded in with more positive feedback than any other teacher featured. Tony’s book, The Lost Fundamental, One Simple Move, Better Golf Forever, which was out of print when he passed away, is once again available on Amazon including Kindle format. Tony’s video of the same name was also out of circulation, but can now be seen online. If you’d like to gain access please write to me directly via email GolfSmarterPodcast@Gmail.com or clicking on the Hey Fred button at golfsmarter.com.
This episode is brought to you by Shopify. Sign up for a $1 per month trial period at Shopify.com/golfsmarter to take your business to the next level today.
This episode is also brought to you by Healthycell. Go to heathycell.com/GOLFSMARTER and use promo code GOLFSMARTER to get 20% off your first order.
Golf Smarter has been named by golfspan.com as one of the 10 Best Golf Podcasts for 2023, including being named the BEST GOLF PODCAST FOR YOUR MENTAL GAME. Check it out at https://www.golfspan.com/best-golf-podcasts.
Become a Golf Smarter Ambassador by introducing our next episode! For your effort you’ll receive a choice of prizes including:

A box of ODIN balls of your choice with the Golf Smarter logo. ODIN Golf is the only golf brand that sponsors and pays everyday golfers! See our custom page at odin-golf.com/pages/golfsmarter.
A Glove + Glove Compartment from RedRoosterGolf.com where you can choose from a large variety of styles of gloves in 26 sizes!
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Using Yoga As a Tool To Master Golf…and Other Parts of Your Life with Kevin Ralbovsky | #886 Mar 14, 2023

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886: Kevin Ralbovsky is one of those golf instructors who has learned from, and instructed some of the best, but still has a way to forge his own path to golf ecstasy. Speaking to us from the KMR School of Golf from the Ko’olau Golf Club in the mountains of of Oahu, Hawaii, a course he operates as well, we discuss how he utilizes Yoga and breathing to enhance our game... and our lives. Learn more at https://kmrschoolofgolf.com
This week on Golf Smarter Mulligans #202, is #3 of 9 episodes featuring our conversations with Tony Manzoni. This episode is part1 of 2 on "Taking Your Game to the Next Level, One Club at a Time". Tony was an amazing golf instructor who passed away in 2018. We first met him in 2009, and in the dozen or so times he was on the podcast with us, emails flooded in with more positive feedback than any other teacher featured. Tony’s book, The Lost Fundamental, One Simple Move, Better Golf Forever, which was out of print when he passed away, is once again available on Amazon including Kindle format. Tony’s video of the same name was also out of circulation, but can now be seen online. If you’d like to gain access please write to me directly via email GolfSmarterPodcast@Gmail.com or clicking on the Hey Fred button at golfsmarter.com.
This episode is brought to you by Shopify. Sign up for a $1 per month trial period at Shopify.com/golfsmarter to take your business to the next level today.
This episode is also brought to you by Healthycell. Go to heathycell.com/GOLFSMARTER and use promo code GOLFSMARTER to get 20% off your first order.
Golf Smarter has been named by golfspan.com as one of the 10 Best Golf Podcasts for 2023, including being named the BEST GOLF PODCAST FOR YOUR MENTAL GAME. Check it out at https://www.golfspan.com/best-golf-podcasts. Become a Golf Smarter Ambassador by introducing our next episode! For your effort you’ll receive a choice of prizes including:

A box of ODIN balls of your choice with the Golf Smarter logo. ODIN Golf is the only golf brand that sponsors and pays everyday golfers! See our custom page at odin-golf.com/pages/golfsmarter.
A Glove + Glove Compartment from RedRoosterGolf.com where you can choose from a large variety of styles of gloves in 26 sizes!
A private link to Tony Manzoni’s video “The Lost Fundamental”.

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The World Am is the “Everyman’s” US Open And They’re Open for Registration featuring Tournament Director, Scott Tomasello | #885 Mar 07, 2023

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885: The World Amateur Handicap Championship, aka the World Am, attracts 3,200+ players from all 50 US states and 20 countries. The 72-hole, net stroke play tournament in Myrtle Beach, S.C., from August 28-September 1, 2023, that also hosts the World’s Largest 19th Hole, is now open for registration. Save $100 of the regular cost of entry if you register before March 23, 2023. Our guest is tournament Director Scott Tomasello who provides details and history of the event, now in it’s 40th year. Learn more and register at PlayGolfMyrtleBeach.com
This week on Golf Smarter Mulligans #201, is #2 of 9 episodes featuring our conversations with Tony Manzoni. Tony was an amazing golf instructor who passed away in 2018. We first met him in 2009, and in the dozen or so times he was on the podcast with us, emails flooded in with more positive feedback than any other teacher featured. Tony’s book, The Lost Fundamental, One Simple Move, Better Golf Forever, which was out of print when he passed away, is once again available on Amazon including Kindle format. Tony’s video of the same name was also out of circulation, but can now be seen online. If you’d like to gain access please write to me directly via email GolfSmarterPodcast@Gmail.com or clicking on the Hey Fred button at golfsmarter.com.
This episode is brought to you by Shopify. Sign up for a $1 per month trial period at Shopify.com/golfsmarter to take your business to the next level today.
This episode is also brought to you by Healthycell. Go to heathycell.com/GOLFSMARTER and use promo code GOLFSMARTER to get 20% off your first order.
Golf Smarter has been named by golfspan.com as one of the 10 Best Golf Podcasts for 2023, including being named the BEST GOLF PODCAST FOR YOUR MENTAL GAME. Check it out at https://www.golfspan.com/best-golf-podcasts.
In this episode, we introduce you to our latest podcast called "In this Story....with Joanne Greene". (Fred's wife of 42 years). You'll recognize Joanne's voice because she opens each episode of both Golf Smarter and Mulligans. These are short micro essays set to music, showcasing tales and observations from her animated life. We play you the first episode called "I Share a Cigarette with Jane Fonda". Learn more about Joanne's podcasts and her soon to be released memoir at joanne-greene.com.
Become a Golf Smarter Ambassador by introducing our next episode! For your effort you’ll receive a choice of prizes including:

A box of ODIN balls of your choice with the Golf Smarter logo. ODIN Golf is the only golf brand that sponsors and pays everyday golfers! See our custom page at odin-golf.com/pages/golfsmarter.
A Glove + Glove Compartment from RedRoosterGolf.com where you can choose from a large variety of styles of gloves in 26 sizes!
A private link to Tony Manzoni’s video “The Lost Fundamental”.

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Analyzing Tony Manzoni’s Lost Fundamental Swing Method Based on Ben Hogan’s Secret Feb 28, 2023

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884: Justin Tang teaches golf at the Tanah Merah Country Club in Singapore and loves to study other golf instructors. He discovered Tony Manzoni on Golf Smarter and became so enamored with his Lost Fundamental book and video that he asked if he could come back on the podcast to discuss Tony's lessons and what makes his method based on Ben Hogan's swing unique. Follow Justin @elitegolfswing. Justin prepared a PDF on The Lost Fundamental vs Stack'n'Tilt which is availabe on today's blog post at GolfSmarter.com
This week on Golf Smarter Mulligans #200, we start 9 episodes featuring our conversations with Tony Manzoni. Tony was an amazing golf instructor who passed away in 2018. We first met him in 2009, and in the dozen or so times he was on the podcast with us, emails flooded in with more positive feedback than any other teacher featured. Tony’s book, The Lost Fundamental, One Simple Move, Better Golf Forever, which was out of print when he passed away, is once again available on Amazon including Kindle format. Tony’s video of the same name was also out of circulation, but can now be seen online. If you’d like to gain access please write to me directly via email GolfSmarterPodcast@Gmail.com or clicking on the Hey Fred button at golfsmarter.com.
This episode is brought to you by Shopify. Sign up for a $1 per month trial period at Shopify.com/golfsmarter to take your business to the next level today.
Golf Smarter has been named by golfspan.com as one of the 10 Best Golf Podcasts for 2023, including being named the BEST GOLF PODCAST FOR YOUR MENTAL GAME. Check it out at https://www.golfspan.com/best-golf-podcasts.
Become a Golf Smarter Ambassador by introducing our next episode! For your effort you’ll receive a choice of prizes including:

A box of ODIN balls of your choice with the Golf Smarter logo. ODIN Golf is the only golf brand that sponsors and pays everyday golfers! See our custom page at odin-golf.com/pages/golfsmarter.
A Glove + Glove Compartment from RedRoosterGolf.com where you can choose from a large variety of styles of gloves in 26 sizes!
A private link to Tony Manzoni’s video “The Lost Fundamental”.

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EXCLUSIVE: 6 PGA Tour Winners Reveal Their Mental Game Struggles | #883 Feb 21, 2023

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883: Stewart Cink. KJ Choi. Jerry Kelly. JJ Spann. Joseph Bramlett. Aaron Rai. During the 2023 Sony Open in Hawaii, mental game coach Cary Valentine went inside the ropes during practice to have conversations with these six PGA Tour winners to discuss their approach and attitude towards having a strong mental game, being in the zone, and how their faith dictates their approach to success. This is the only podcast you’ll hear this exclusive content, and is the fourth time in five years that Cary has enabled us to learn from these insights. Cary has developed a one minute survey to check the strength of your mental game. Visit https://MyGolfQuiz.com. More from Cary at https://ChampionYIG.com
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This week on Golf Smarter Mulligans #199, Katherine Roberts of Yoga For Golfers joins us for part 2 of our conversation that includes pre and post round stretching routines designed for golfers. Golf Smarter has been named by golfspan.com as one of the 10 Best Golf Podcasts for 2023, including being named the BEST GOLF PODCAST FOR YOUR MENTAL GAME. Check it out at https://www.golfspan.com/best-golf-podcasts.
Become a Golf Smarter Ambassador by introducing our next episode! For your effort you’ll receive a choice of prizes including:

A box of ODIN balls of your choice with the Golf Smarter logo. ODIN Golf is the only golf brand that sponsors and pays everyday golfers! See our custom page at odin-golf.com/pages/golfsmarter.
A Glove + Glove Compartment from RedRoosterGolf.com where you can choose from a large variety of styles of gloves in 26 sizes!
A private link to Tony Manzoni’s video “The Lost Fundamental”.

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Reading Greens Like a Pro - From a Pro - Requires These 5 Things | #882 Feb 14, 2023

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882: When Bryson Dechambeau won the US Open in 2020, expert putting instructor, Tim Tucker, was carrying his bag. Tim joins us today to discuss his time looping for Bryson and other PGA Tour Pros, the 5 things all golfers need to know about reading greens that will make the break predictable, and his effective putting aide that fits in your pocket called the TrueAimMarker https://TrueAimMarker.com
This episode is brought to you by Shopify. Sign up for a $1 per month trial period at Shopify.com/golfsmarter to take your business to the next level today.
This episode is also brought to you by Sharp Focus Nutrition. Visit sharpfocusnutrition.com and use promo code SF10 for 10% off your first Sharp Focus Nutrition pack. Hear the full story about Sharp Focus Nutrition on episode 878.
This week on Golf Smarter Mulligans #198, Katherine Roberts of Yoga For Golfers joins us for part1 of 2 on breathing, stretching, flexibility and insights to your swing flaws that will surprise you.
Golf Smarter has been named by golfspan.com as one of the 10 Best Golf Podcasts for 2023, including being named the BEST GOLF PODCAST FOR YOUR MENTAL GAME. Check it out at https://www.golfspan.com/best-golf-podcasts.
Become a Golf Smarter Ambassador by introducing our next episode! For your effort you’ll receive a choice of prizes including:

A box of ODIN balls of your choice with the Golf Smarter logo. ODIN Golf is the only golf brand that sponsors and pays everyday golfers! See our custom page at odin-golf.com/pages/golfsmarter.
A Glove + Glove Compartment from RedRoosterGolf.com where you can choose from a large variety of styles of gloves in 26 sizes!
A private link to Tony Manzoni’s video “The Lost Fundamental”.

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Exploring The PGA Merchandise Show 2023 - Pt2 -⛳️ 881 Feb 08, 2023

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881: More from the PGA Merchandise Show 2023 in Orlando Florida. Days two and three were spent scouring the massive show floor for unique products and old friends. Each year the PGA Show, which is closed to the public, is where nearly 30,000 PGA Professionals, golf leaders, industry executives and retailers from more than 86 countries come together to meet with more than 800 golf companies to get hands-on experience and a first look at their newest products. Each of these interviews and more that didn’t make it to the podcast are also available as stand alone videos at YouTube.com/@golfsmarter.Here are links to the people we meet in this episode:

Rapsodo MLM2 Pro https://rapsodo.com/
Skechers https://www.skechers.com/men/shop-by-activity/golf/
TourStriker https://www.tourstriker.com/
Live View Golf https://liveviewsports.com/
TecTecTec! https://us.tectectec.com/product/golf/golf-gps-watch/team8-s-golf-gps-speaker/
Breakfast Balls / RSVLTS https://www.rsvlts.com/
Miha Bodytec https://www.miha-bodytec.us/
B3NTH https://www.bn3th.com/
PuttViewX https://www.puttview.com/
* Inventors Spotlight Pavilion - Photos weren’t allowed, so Fred narrates what’s on display in this Walk Through
Zoom Broom http://zoombrooms.com/
Brim Buddy by Innovations 152 LLC (website not available)
Revolve Golf Bag https://revolvegolf.com/ )$50 off with coupon code “PGAShow2023”
PUR Align https://pur.golf/

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This episode is also brought to you by Sharp Focus Nutrition. Visit sharpfocusnutrition.com and use promo code SF10 for 10% off your first Sharp Focus Nutrition pack. Hear the full story about Sharp Focus Nutrition on episode 878.
This week on Golf Smarter Mulligans #197, again is well timed with the PGA Show as we go to part2 of our conversation with the unofficial spokesperson for professional custom club fitting, design, research and technology, Tom Wishon, in an episode we call Shoe Stores Won't Sell 1 Size but Golf Shops Do With Clubs.
Golf Smarter has been named by golfspan.com as one of the 10 Best Golf Podcasts for 2023, including being named the BEST GOLF PODCAST FOR YOUR MENTAL GAME. Check it out at https://www.golfspan.com/best-golf-podcasts.
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PGA Show 2023 - Day 1 Demo & Fitting Day with Multiple Guests featured | #880 Jan 31, 2023

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880: Join me for my first experience at the 70th annual PGA Merchandise Show in Orlando Florida. Day One is called DEMO & Fitting Day. Each year this is where nearly 30,000 PGA Professionals, golf leaders, industry executives and retailers from more than 86 countries come together to meet with more than 800 golf companies to get hands-on experience and a first look at their newest products. In this episode, we’ll head out to Orange County National Golf Center featuring the largest driving range in the world and meet a variety of companies who have interesting and unique products. Each of these interviews are also available as separate videos at YouTube.com/@golfsmarter. Next week we’ll go indoors to the show floor and meet other interesting products.
Here are links to the people we meet in this episode:

Orange Whip https://orangewhipgolf.com/
Perfect Hands https://www.perfecthandsgolf.com/ (use ACCELERATE20 for 20% off your order)
Makefield Putters https://makefieldputters.com/
US Kids Club https://www.uskidsgolf.com/
Lagshot https://lagshotgolf.com/
Sqairz https://sqairz.com/

This episode is brought to you by Shopify. Sign up for a $1 per month trial period at Shopify.com/golfsmarter to take your business to the next level today.
This episode is also brought to you by Sharp Focus Nutrition. Visit sharpfocusnutrition.com and use promo code SF10 for 10% off your first Sharp Focus Nutrition pack. Hear the full story about Sharp Focus Nutrition on episode 878. This week on Golf Smarter Mulligans #196, is well timed with the PGA Show as we talk to the unofficial spokesperson for professional custom club fitting, design, research and technology, Tom Wishon, in an episode we call How Custom Fit Clubs will Improve Your Game. Golf Smarter has been named by golfspan.com as one of the 10 Best Golf Podcasts for 2023, including being named the BEST GOLF PODCAST FOR YOUR MENTAL GAME. Check it out at https://www.golfspan.com/best-golf-podcasts.
Become a Golf Smarter Ambassador by introducing our next episode! For your effort you’ll receive a choice of prizes including:

A box of ODIN balls of your choice with the Golf Smarter logo. ODIN Golf is the only golf brand that sponsors and pays everyday golfers! See our custom page at odin-golf.com/pages/golfsmarter.
A Glove + Glove Compartment from RedRoosterGolf.com where you can choose from a large variety of styles of gloves in 26 sizes!
A private link to Tony Manzoni’s video “The Lost Fundamental”.

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Weedon’s Way: A Pain Free Golf Swing for Golfers with Bad Backs | #879 Jan 24, 2023

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879: Reeves Weedon was a golf phenom as a young English player, hailed as the next Peter Oosterhuis, but lower back pain ended his promising career. This led to decades of research and writing of three books to develop a golf swing that allows all players to play pain free. His book “Weedon’s Way”, available from all book sellers, and details of his swing method is discussed at length on this episode. Learn more at https://weedonsway.com/
This episode is brought to you by Shopify. Sign up for a $1 per month trial period at Shopify.com/golfsmarter to take your business to the next level today.
This episode is also brought to you by Sharp Focus Nutrition. Visit sharpfocusnutrition.com and use promo code SF10 for 10% off your first Sharp Focus Nutrition pack. Hear the full story about Sharp Focus Nutrition on episode 878.
This week on Golf Smarter Mulligans #195, we celebrate the original episode 300 with our guest from episode #1, Dr Joe Parent, author of Zen Golf.
Golf Smarter has been named by golfspan.com as one of the 10 Best Golf Podcasts for 2023, including being named the BEST GOLF PODCAST FOR YOUR MENTAL GAME. Check it out at https://www.golfspan.com/best-golf-podcasts.
Become a Golf Smarter Ambassador by introducing our next episode! For your effort you’ll receive a choice of prizes including:

A box of ODIN balls of your choice with the Golf Smarter logo. ODIN Golf is the only golf brand that sponsors and pays everyday golfers! See our custom page at odin-golf.com/pages/golfsmarter.
A Glove + Glove Compartment from RedRoosterGolf.com where you can choose from a large variety of styles of gloves in 26 sizes!
A private link to Tony Manzoni’s video “The Lost Fundamental”.

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