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Plugged In Golf's Matt Saternus interviews the most interesting, knowledgeable people in golf so that you can play better and enjoy the game more.
Johannes, the founder of Koger Golf, joins the show again for a wide-ranging conversation. Matt and Johannes start with the recent upgrades to the Koger golf bag, then discuss the best formats for golf, walking golf, golf in Scotland, and more.
Check out the Koger Golf Bag HERE
Save 10% on all Koger purchases with code PLUG. Shop HERE
This is an episode for the true putter junkies.
Ow & Co is a fairly new custom putter company fueled by the immense passion of Pete Pizzoferrato and Nick Morawiec. They specialize in turning customer's visions into flat stick reality. They're building something truly special, and they give us a great look behind the scenes in this interview.
Visit Ow & Co: https://www.owcogolf.com/
In this episode, Matt answers a host of reader questions about everything from the importance of lead tape to his all time WITB to his solutions for improving recreational golf.
Most golfers know that the mental game is a huge part of golf, but how do we improve our mental game? Ken Holloway has an answer: hypnosis. As a master hypnotist, he has built a program that golfer's can use to play their A game more often, be more relaxed and present on the course, and eliminate the nerves that many of us feel.
Check out Ken's website HERE and use code PLUGGEDIN20 to save 20% on his programs.
Megan Johnston, the new Head Teaching Professional at Big Cedar Lodge and winner of numerous awards for her golf coaching, joins the podcast to discuss her teaching career and much more. Megan shares insights into picking the right golf coach, getting your kids involved in the game, and how to succeed on the courses at Big Cedar. Follow Megan on Instagram @MeganJohnstonGolf HERE
With a mountain of new gear reviews coming, Matt thought it would be a good time to discuss launch monitor data. In this episode, he talks about the value (or lack thereof) of reading someone else's numbers, what numbers you should be aiming for, and much more.
Watch this episode on YouTube HERE
Matt & Matt do their annual breakdown of the best golf gear of 2024 in this episode. From drivers to putters, training aids to technology, they cover every great piece of gear they reviewed this year.
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If you go to the putting green at a big box golf store, you'll find hundreds of putters. However, the vast majority of those putters fit one of three main archetypes. Astral Putters was created to give golfers more options, provide a better fit, and, ultimately, to help them make more putts. In this episode, Matt talks with the Founder Blake Callaway and Partner Jeremy Cost about the genesis of Astral Putters, the fitting process, and much more.
Check out the review of Astral Putters HERE
Is it possible that all the major OEMs and the USGA are thinking about forgiveness the wrong way? That's the bet that Sub 70 is making with their new 859 Pro driver, and the results so far are very impressive. In this episode, Matt talks with Sub 70's club design consultant, Bob Renegar, about ART Design, a totally new way of thinking about forgiveness in golf clubs.
Check out our review of the Sub 70 859 Pro driver HERE
In this episode, Matt talks with performance coach Stephen Baker about how golfers can play to their potential and bring their "range game" to the course. As a certified mentor and practitioner with the Flow Genome Project, Stephen has helped people in many fields find their flow state to perform at their best.
Visit Stephen's website for a free consultation HERE
In this week's episode, Matt sits down with Nick Sherburne, founder of Club Champion, to discuss how his company is using artificial intelligence to make club fitting faster, better, and more scientific.
In this episode, we dive deep on golf fitness with Chris Finn, the CEO and Founder of Par4Success [get your free Home Mobility Assessment HERE]. They separate fact from fiction when it comes to golf workouts, how to stay fast and safe regardless of your age, and much more. Check out our previous podcast with Chris HERE and our Golf Myths Unplugged on speed training featuring Chris's original research HERE.
Watch this episode on YouTube HERE
Listen to the Plugged In Golf Podcast on iTunes HERE
We welcome back Stephanie Luttrell, Titleist’s Director of Metalwoods Development, and JJ Van Wezenbeeck, Titleist’s Director of Player Promotions, to discuss the Titleist GT drivers and fairway woods [check out their previous appearance HERE]. They give us tremendous insight into the tech that powers these clubs and the development process. If you're a gear head, this is a must-listen episode.
Check out our Titleist GT reviews HERE
Watch this episode on YouTube HERE
On this week's podcast, Matt answers reader questions about the best new products for 2025, how to gain swing speed, and much more.
For This Week In Gear, Matt talks about the Titleist GT woods and the must-have Tour Aim Plus.
Save 15% on Tour Aim with the code PLUGGEDIN15 HERE
On this episode, Matt starts things off with a This Week In Gear segment where he speaks on the recent Golf Myths Unplugged featuring the BGT RedZone wedge shaft and the MacGregor MT-Pro irons. For the interview, Matt is joined by John Mazzanoble, President of JumboMax grips, to discuss the benefits of larger grips, grip fitting, and JumboMax's most famous user, Bryson DeChambeau.
In Matt's first video podcast, he talks about This Week in Gear, including the new SWAG putters and PXG irons. He also answers reader questions about putting out of bunkers, how to prepare for fall golf, and much more.
James Patrick Harrington, the man behind JP Golf, joins the podcast again to discuss his new JP Camber wedges. Matt and JP dive deep into wedge fitting and how the sole works with each player's swing. In the Back Nine, JP drops a great golf drill and a wide-ranging dream foursome.
Check out the review of the JP Camber Wedge HERE
Many modern courses feature massive greens and severe undulations in and around them. Does this require us to rethink the king of stats, greens in regulation? Matt dives into the data, and offers a simple three-step solution to smarter target selection, in this episode.
Check out the written lesson HERE
Rankings are ubiquitous. From movies to songs to golf clubs and restaurants, we are addicted to lists. But when it comes to golf courses, rankings are stupid. Matt explains why in this episode.
Check out the article HERE
Shot Pattern is arguably the best golf strategy app available. In this episode, Matt talks to its creator, Eric Duffet, about why he made it, how it helps golfers, and much more.
It's Matt's favorite sports time of year: the NBA Playoffs. Watching these games has given Matt some thoughts about the limits of coaching, and how you can be a more effective coach for your own golf game. If you want to easily shave some strokes off your game, take a listen to this episode.
Fripp Island Resort is one of the best under the radar golf destinations, though it's unlikely to stay under the radar for long. With two great courses and countless amenities and activities, it's a place that you'll never want to leave. Learn the ins and outs from John Scappatura in this podcast.
Check out our Fripp Island Feature HERE
Reviews of Ocean Creek Golf Course HERE and Ocean Point Golf Course HERE
In this week's podcast, Matt discusses his recent lesson about the unnecessary difficulty of trying to win at golf your own way. If you're stuck at a certain scoring plateau, this may help you break through to the next level. In the second half of the episode, Matt goes through is 2024 WITB and discusses what has changed and what's staying around for another season.
Check out the written lesson HERE
Matt welcomes Andy Hayes back to the podcast for this eye-opening episode. After a short Masters recap, they discuss Andy's recent swing changes that came under the guidance of Hank Haney. This is a must listen for golf swing enthusiasts and any player interested in making serious improvements to their own swing.
This week, we welcome back Terry Koehler from Edison Golf to discuss an interesting question: Can you judge a golf club by how it looks? Terry argues that in irons and wedges, the answer is yes, and he explains just how to do it. Matt and Terry also get into several informative tangents, and Matt wraps up by talking about how you can use visual cues to understand how woods and hybrids perform, too.
Check out the lesson on Gear Effect HERE
It's often said that golf is 10% physical and 90% mental, but most golfers do nothing to improve their mental game. Bo Watson and Shannon Shuskey are out to change that with their In The Zone Mental Training System. In this episode, Bo and Shannon share loads of practical tips on how to lower your handicap and perform better on the course without spending any additional time on the range. Buy In the Zone Secrets HERE
Visit the In the Zone Mental Training website HERE
In a break from the norm, this episode is not an interview or a lesson, but Matt ranting about the state of golf. Find out what's grinding his gears and how he thinks we can fix it.
All golfers should lift weights...but not for the reasons you think. In this podcast, Matt explains the mental benefits of lifting weights for golfers or people who want to get better at anything.
If you've ever thought about building an indoor golf simulator or practice area, this episode is a must-listen. Matt talks with Stephen Calhoun from Rain or Shine Golf about every step in the process, every product you'll need, and the common mistakes that you'll want to avoid.
Visit Rain or Shine HERE
You may think you know Vokey wedges, but you don't know anything until you've listened to this podcast. Matt speaks with Aaron Dill, Director of Tour Relations, and Kevin Tassistro, Director of Vokey Wedge Development, about the new Vokey SM10 wedges. They get deep into the importance of CG placement and why centered may not be best, cast vs. forged, and much more.
In this week's podcast, Matt & Matt break down their experience at the 2024 PGA Show. They name the best products, list some of the biggest trends, and take you inside the SWAG Golf party.
Check out the PGA Recap post HERE
PXG's 0311 Black Ops woods are positioned to be some of the best performers of 2024. In this interview, Matt learns the whys and hows behind that outstanding performance from Brad Schweigert, PXG's Chief Product Officer. Brad also shares a great story about us how a bet with his son resulted in an unplanned haircut.
It's that time of year again: excitement around new gear is at its annual high as new clubs are being announced virtually every day. In this episode, Matt helps you sort through the hype and big claims to make the best additions to your bag.
Brian Jones is a lifelong golfer - a true addict - aiming to bring better utilities and apparel to golfers everywhere. His company, Sandy Par, has a style that nods to his background in skating. More importantly, their signature product, the Sandy Par golf towel, truly elevates a necessity that every golfer carries.
Matt Meeker and Matt Saternus look back on over 250 reviews from 2023 to bring you the very best products in every category. They also start the episode with some quick takes on the USGA golf ball rollback and answer some reader questions, including the very best product of 2023.
Sometimes the best way to learn about something is through a different lens. In this episode, Matt uses the lessons he picked up learning chess to teach some valuables things about golf.
The Veteran Golfers Association is a group that allows veterans and their families to enjoy camaraderie and competition through the game of golf. In this episode, we learn about this wonderful organization from veteran and Plugged In Golf reader Joe Nixon.
Check out the VGA HERE
How do you get started playing hickory golf? Is it hard? Can you play well? What can you learn from it?
We dive into all these questions and more in this discussion with Andy Hayes.
In this episode, Matt goes behind the scenes at PXG with Caleb Kroloff, Director of R&D, and Product Guru Nick Jahnke. They discuss what drives the creation of new products at PXG, their focus on club fitting, and much more. If you're a club junkie, this is a must-listen.
In this episode, Matt speaks with Terry Hanley, the GM at Cantigny Golf. Cantigny is known for the fierce loyalty of its customers, so Matt and Terry discuss what Cantigny does to generate that loyalty and how other courses can learn from them. They also talk about the upcoming renovation project and what golf courses need to be at their best, decade after decade.
It's hard to believe this is the 200th episode of the Plugged In Golf Podcast. Thank you to everyone who has listened, whether you've checked out every single episode or if this is your first one.
This episode features a short rant about pace of play and etiquette, a lot of questions for the listener to consider, and an introduction to the newest member of the Plugged In Golf staff, Andy Hayes.
Find Andy's Post-Apocalyptic Golf lesson HERE
Andy relays advice from Tiger Woods HERE
L.A.B. Golf Putters ended the 2023 PGA Tour season with a torrid stretch, winning twice including a L.A.B. vs. L.A.B. Sunday showdown. In this episode, Matt talks with Liam Bedford from L.A.B.'s Tour Department about their recent success and why their putters are unlike anything else out there.
There are loads of options for putter grips these days, but very few are truly unique. GOAT Grips is one of those few. In this episode, Matt talks with GOAT Grips founder Dan Ridgyway to learn how he created the GOAT Grip and how it can help golfers play better golf.
"I've collected all this shot tracking data...now what?"
That's the question we're answering this week with Jen Saxton from Shot Scope. She provides great insight into how data can improve your practice, your on-course strategy, and even the way you set up your bag.
This week's podcast is for the true gear nerds. Matt is joined by Marni Ines, Director of Iron Development, and JJ VanWezenbeeck, Director of Player Promotions, from Titleist to discuss the 2023 T-Series Irons. They go deep on the tech inside each new model as well as discussing Tour input and feedback on the new irons. The podcast wraps up with a discussion of combo sets and how they're becoming more prevalent on Tour and with recreational players.
With the mission statement: "Make the best polos in the world affordable," RealGolfers is a company that we had to know more about. Matt sat down with their founder Henry McGannon to learn about his path from professional caddie to starting an apparel company and where RealGolfers is headed.
Visit RealGolfers HERE
This week, Matt answers questions from Plugged In Golf readers and listeners about all aspects of golf.
Topics include:
Should JT make the Ryder Cup team?
Which OEM won 2023?
Biggest equipment surprise and disappointment
and much more!
If you're interested in swing faster and being stronger and more injury-resistant, this episode is a must-listen. Mike Romatowski is the creator of Mach 3 Speed Training, and in this episode he shares invaluable information about how to train for golf.
This week, a small army of golf course superintendents will descend upon Pebble Beach to get it into the best condition possible for the US Women's Open. Among them will be Alex Hills, Senior Superintendent at Bay Hill Club and Lodge, and Bubba Wright, Superintendent of Pebble Beach Golf Links. These two joined Matt for a conversation on prepping a course for a major and how golfers can help their local superintendents to keep their own home course pristine.
By popular request, this episode is focused entirely on putting. From putting drills to putter fitting, Matt dives deep to help you perform better on the greens.
Canal Shores - a staple of the public golf scene in Chicago - is about to undergo a major facelift. But this is more than just a standard golf course renovation, it's a whole new way of thinking about how a golf course can connect with its surrounding community. Learn more about this new model for community golf in this interview with Josh Lesnik of KemperSports.
The calendar has turned to June, so the season is in full swing. It's time to start thinking about our practice and how we can get the most out of it. In this short episode, Matt offers two ideas to upgrade your golf practice so you can shoot lower scores.
Koger has created what is, in Matt's opinion, the perfect Sunday bag. In this podcast, he talks with the company's founders, Johannes and Fredrik, about how they created the bag and what golf is like in their native Sweden.
Are blades the path to elite ball striking or endless frustration? Matt discusses that question in detail and offers a plan for improving your swing in this episode.
If you could only have one piece of equipment fit to your swing, which one would you choose? In this episode, Matt discusses that question and gives you his top three list.
Terry Koehler of Edison Golf is back on the Plugged In Golf Podcast to discuss his newest creation, the Edison 2.0 wedge [review HERE] and the results of a wedge survey that we worked on together. As always, Terry drops a ton of golf wisdom that you do not want to miss.
In this week's episode, Matt dives into the USGA and R&A proposal for a reduced distance golf ball for elite competitions. He gives you his stance, tips for how to evaluate arguments on this issue, and predictions for where we end up.
The calendar has hit March and The Masters is in sight. That means that most of us are starting our golf season soon. In this podcast, Matt offers some tips on reducing decision fatigue on the golf course so that you can play your best without working yourself into "golf shape."
It's that time of year when many golfers are getting new equipment, so Matt talks about what your goals should be for your new clubs. Are you aiming to raise your ceiling or your floor? Matt discusses what that looks like in each segment of the bag.
We all have ideas about where golf is headed and what's happening in the game, but, in this episode, we're bringing you the facts thanks to KemperSports. KemperSports has just completed a massive survey of golfers, and we're diving deep into the results to learn what golfers think about technology, alternate formats, and much more.
In this week's podcast, Matt explains why filming your golf swing is not helping you improve your game.
This is the week of the PGA Show, so new equipment hype is at its peak. To help keep things in perspective, this week's podcast discusses what you can reasonably expect from new clubs and how each category has evolved over the last few years. If you're in the market for new clubs, this episode is a must-listen.
In this episode, Matt helps you get off to a strong start with your 2023 golf goals. That starts with setting good goals and continues with finding new ways to improve your game. There's a lot packed into this short episode, and we think you'll really enjoy it.
Today's podcast is a companion piece to the feature that's now on the site. It gives you a look into the world of putter cover collectors, one of the most interesting places inside the world of golf. These collectors tell us why they started collecting, what they collect, and what keeps them going.
This week, Matt welcomes back one of the first guests that ever appeared on the show, Sam Bettinardi. As President of Bettinardi Golf, Sam has overseen a tremendous 2022, and he shares some of the highlights as well as giving us a sneak preview of what's coming in 2023.
In this episode, Matt sits down with Preston Toulon, Manager of Marketing and Communications for Mitsubishi Chemicals Group, to discuss all things Mitsubishi shafts. They get into the reason for creating the new Kai'li family, the evolution of Diamana, and much more.
A recent viral tweet about the green fees at TPC Sawgrass got Matt thinking about the rising cost of golf. He explores this topic and offers some ideas about how it affects the game in this episode.
In this week's episode, Matt & Matt go through the very best gear of 2022. They cover everything from drivers to putters to launch monitors and push carts.
SST PURE is a technology that's been trusted by PGA Tour players and equipment enthusiasts for decades, but the average golfer is still unaware of it. In this episode, we talk with Nick Sherburne from Club Champion about what SST PURE is, its purpose, the benefits, and we dispel some of the myths and rumors that surround it.
In this episode, Matt talks with Dr. Saul Miller about his new book, Winning Golf, The Mental Game. Dr. Miller has worked with professional and recreational athletes across every major sports to help them unlock their best performances. In this interview, you'll find practical advice you can take right to the course to start playing better today.
Every week, we receive a comment referencing one of the most tired concepts in golf equipment. In this podcast, Matt takes on this idea head first in the hopes of retiring it forever.
If you're a regular Plugged In Golf reader, I know you think about golf a lot. And whether you know it or not, that means you've built up a detailed image of yourself as a golfer. In this podcast, Matt helps you take stock of your golf self image and shape it into something positive for your game.
This week, Matt is joined by Stephanie Luttrell, Titleist's Director of Metalwoods Development, and JJ Van Wezenbeeck, Titleist's Director of Player Promotions, to discuss the new TSR woods. They go in-depth on how Titleist uses Tour feedback to create new products and answer reader questions on the new line.
"Will training for speed ruin my swing?"
This is a common concern, but what if I told you that speed training can actually make your swing better? This is one of the many fascinating discoveries made by Professor Tyler Standifird in his research on speed training in golf. Learn even more in this week's episode.
Andy Staples started designing golf courses at age 12 and hasn't stopped since. In this wide ranging interview, we discuss how he learned his craft, his white paper on reviving municipal golf courses, and his recent work at PGA National turning one course into two.
Historically, getting better at golf has meant either improving your swing with hours of repetition or getting stronger and more flexible in the gym. Chia Chou, the founder of Acceleraze Golf, has shown that it doesn't need to be that hard. With his background as a world class pianist, he brings a totally fresh perspective to golf that has impressed some of the top coaches in the game. Learn more in this week's episode.
In this episode, Matt starts out by offering a quick primer on NFTs in golf. What are they? Why are golf companies doing them? How can they benefit golfers?
In the second part of the episode, Matt discusses six steps for improving your golf practice habits so that you can see your skills increase and your scores drop.
Check out the lesson here: https://pluggedingolf.com/how-to-create-better-golf-habits/
In this episode, Matt answers your questions on everything from fitting and favorite courses to biases in review and overlooked products.
This week, Matt sits down with the CEO of Stewart Golf, Mark Stewart. Mark discusses how the company came to make electric caddies, and how a motorized pushcart can make golf better whether you're hyper competitive or playing for pure enjoyment. Mark also starts the episode with a scalding hot take that may get him in trouble in his home country.
If you're a regular reader of Plugged In Golf, you're likely a bit of a gear head. With that comes the constant wondering, "What if I had ____ shaft in my driver? Would _____ putter fix my stroke?"
In this episode, Matt discusses how to answer those questions and scratch your equipment itches without breaking the bank. He offers four solutions for players at every stage of their equipment journey.
Jon Sherman of Practical-Golf.com joins the show this week to discuss his new book, The Four Foundations of Golf. In it, he pulls together over eight years of writing to create a comprehensive guide to lower scores. If you're interested in dropping your handicap, sharpening your mental game, or getting more out of your practice sessions, this is a must-listen interview.
Check out Jon's book, The Four Foundations of Golf, HERE
Bruce Sizemore has done a lot in golf - PGA Professional, Tour Pro, putter designer - and now he's launched a full-line OEM, MORE Golf. In this interview, Bruce discusses why he chose to make clubs in the most expensive way possible and what benefits that has for golfers. Gearheads will love this behind-the-scenes look at the design process and the founding of a new golf company.
If you're truly committed to seeing your handicap go down this season, this is the podcast for you. Matt boils down over a decade of teaching and writing about scoring into ten simple rules that you can follow to lower your scores.
James Patrick Harrington, better known as JP to the golf world, has charted a fascinating career in just over a decade. From a garage in Wisconsin to a spot at Titleist to launching his own brand, his talent for building wedges has taken him a lot of places. In this episode, we discuss his history and also get a masterclass on the wedge design. This is a must-listen for short game enthusiasts.
Despite what the big golf publications would have you believe, you can take a golf trip that doesn't involve one of the big name resorts. In this episode, Matt discusses the benefits of a golf trip that travels the road less taken. He also lays out a roadmap for planning an outside the box golf trip.
In the last four years, Swag Golf has grown by leaps and bounds. CEO Nick Venson discusses Swag's accomplishments, their plans for the future, and answer loads of reader questions in this jam-packed episode.
Golf needs to be more environmentally friendly, but what can an individual golfer do about it? We talked with Mistwood Golf Club's new Sustainability Specialist, Angelica Carmen, to learn just that. In addition to the big, bold ideas that Angelica is bringing to the golf world, she lets us know that even small actions can make a big difference in golf becoming more green.
In this short episode, Matt shares some thoughts on preparing your mind, body, and game for the start of the golf season.
Breathing is something that we all do without thinking, but it has a huge impact on our bodies and our minds. In this episode, Matt talks with NeuroPeak Pro's Director of Golf Andy Matthews about how training and improving your breathing can have massive impacts on your golf game and your life.
Find Matt's review of the NeuroPeak Pro NTEL Belt HERE
In this episode, Matt talks with Vokey's Director of Marketing Corey Gerrard about the new SM9 wedges and much more. Corey answers a ton of reader questions and gives great insight into how to find the right wedge.
In this week's episode, Spencer Hadelman of Advantage Marketing gives us an inside look at the business and marketing of golf. Spencer also shares some great travel tips and unique insights in our Back 9.
In this episode, Matt sits down with Brian Doyle, the Founder and CEO of AXIUS Core. They discuss Brian's background as a member of the US National Rugby Team and how an injury started him down the path to creating AXIUS Core. They also talk about how AXIUS can help golfers before diving into an entertaining Back 9.
Check out the review of AXIUS Core HERE
Matt is back with a recap of the 2022 PGA Merchandise Show. He runs down the overall tenor of the show, the best products, interesting newcomers, and makes his predictions for the future of the show.
How did Matt turn a typical holiday family experience into a way to turbocharge your golf learning? Find out in this episode of the Plugged In Golf Podcast.
This week, TaylorMade announced their Stealth Carbonwood Driver [full details HERE], the first major release with a carbon fiber face instead of titanium. In the first podcast of 2022, Matt discusses why this is the most interesting equipment story of the year and what might happen to TaylorMade as a result of this massive change.
As another year comes to a close, Matt & Matt look back on the best gear, golf courses, and much more. They also give you a look ahead to some things to keep an eye on in 2022.
The golf industry and the fitness industry are both full of experts and "experts." Jeff Pelizzaro from 18Strong is definitely the former, and, in this episode, he gives you some great tips for avoiding the latter. He also runs down 5 Fatal Workout Flaws and gives loads of practical advice for golfers looking to improve their health and fitness.
Check out 18Strong HERE
Get your FREE Fitness Plan HERE
When you're buying a golf club, how do you know if you're getting good value? How do you even define value in a golf club? In this episode, Matt takes on these questions and more, as well as giving you a simple three step process for making a good club buying decision.
In this episode, Matt talks with Pinehurst's Head Golf Professional, Matt Barksdale. Matt gives tremendous insight into the resort and provides a ton of great tips for golfers making a trip to Pinehurst.
In this episode, Matt talks with Pinehurst's Head Golf Professional, Matt Barksdale. Matt gives tremendous insight into the resort and provides a ton of great tips for golfers making a trip to Pinehurst.
There's no argument that, in every category, golf clubs are evolving. But has this evolution benefitted all golfers equally? Have certain clubs changed more than others? We discuss these questions and more with Terry Koehler of Edison Golf.
This week, Matt sits down with the founder of Piper Golf, Michael Gottfried, and Piper's Social Caddie, Dan Staub. They discuss the company's origin, trying to break into a crowded golf ball market, and much more.
This week, Matt sits down with former professional golfer Jesper Thuen, now the General Manager for ECCO USA, to talk about the evolution of the golf shoe, ECCO's role in pushing spikeless shoes to the fore, and much more.
Most golfers know Brandel Chamblee as a commentator on the Golf Channel. You may not know that he and Agustin Piza are doing some of the most interesting golf course design work in the world. In this episode, Matt talks with Brandel & Augie about Piza Chamblee Golf Design and their plans to rethink what a golf course looks like. Stay tuned to the end for a hilarious Back 9 segment.
Plugged In Golf is very excited to announce the launch of our of Levellr community today! In this short episode, Matt explains what Levellr is, why Plugged In Golf is taking part, and what it means for you.
Join Plugged In Golf on Levellr HERE https://www.levellr.com/communities/plugged-in-golf
In this episode, Matt is joined by Matt Meeker to discuss when to replace your clubs and when to stick with what works. They discuss what's in each of their bags, the process they used to pick those clubs, and talk about some of the best clubs they've tried lately.
In this episode, Matt recaps his recent trip to Michigan's Upper Peninsula, discusses affordable golf travel, and then talks about the five obstacles to playing well on a golf trip.
In this episode, Matt dives deep into practice. He discusses his own practice routine and how he's arrived at them. In the second half of the episode, he shares four keys that you can use to get the most out of your practice sessions. Whether you're working to break 100 or par, these are concepts that will help you achieve your goals.
Matt takes on golf snobbery, indoor vs. outdoor fitting, and online shaft fitting in this wide-ranging episode of the Plugged In Golf Podcast.
Hailey Ostrom is one of the most popular golfers on social media, but, as we learn in this wide-ranging interview, she's a golfer first, influencer second. We discuss the demands of influencer life, the biggest perks and misconceptions, and much more.
Every golfer loves a well-conditioned course, but very few know anything about agronomy or how we can help keep our courses in better shape. In this episode, Matt talks with agronomist Jason Bruno about what golfers should know about agronomy and what we can do to contribute to better conditioned golf courses. Jason also shares his experiences from working on the agronomy team at three US Opens.
Matt sits down with Sean Ogle, founder of The Eighty Club and one of the best-traveled golfers there is, to discuss Pebble Beach. Sean answers questions ranging from the basic to the esoteric as well as answering the big question, "Is Pebble Beach worth the money?"
Fujikura Tour Rep Marshall Thompson joins the Plugged In Golf Podcast again to talk about the explosion of high end putter shafts and how Fuji's approach to the category is unique.
Putter shafts have been one of the hottest equipment stories of 2021. In this episode, Matt talks about each of the major offerings - the Stability Shaft, LAGP's TPZ, and Fujikura's MC Putter - and answers a heap of reader questions about this category.
Most golf gear nerds have thought to themselves, "I could design a golf club." Garret Krynski, a graphic designer with no background in metalwork, actually did it. Now he's the man behind GEOM Golf, one of the game's most unique young brands. Learn about Garret's story and check out his flaming hot Back 9 takes in this episode.
The big OEMs pay Tour players boatloads of money to promote their gear. In this episode, Matt gives you five good reasons why you should ignore what the pros play...and one reason why you shouldn't.
In this episode, Matt discusses two ideas for selecting your clubs. Spurred by your comments and his favorite guitar YouTube personality, Matt talk about the need to forget categories and the importance of clubs that make you feel good.
Are modern iron sets created to help golfers score or just to win the fitting? Terry Koehler joins Matt to discuss this controversial question and much more.
Among Bryson's most notable impacts on the world of golf equipment is the way he's changed our thinking about graphite shafts. The Tour's longest hitter plays LAGP graphite shafts in every club in the bag which is miles from the conventional way of thinking. In this podcast, Matt talks with LAGP founder Reed Dickens about creating LAGP, working with Bryson, and building one of the hottest shaft brands in golf.
Elliot Mellow, Golf Ball Marketing Manager for Bridgestone Golf, returns to the Plugged In Podcast to discuss the new e12 Contact and e6 golf balls. He also answers reader questions about Bridgestone clubs and more.
In this episode, Matt answers questions submitted by you, the readers. Topics include the best training aids for fixing a slice, whether or not putter shafts matter, how to spend your practice time, and much more.
We've recently learned that some of our earliest episodes are no longer accessible, so, by popular demand, we are rebroadcasting some of the best.
Matt talks with Bandon Dunes’s Director of Instruction, Grant Rogers, who is a national treasure. He packs this interview with practical tips for better golf, wit and humor, plus wisdom that will improve your enjoyment of the game immensely.
SuperStroke putter grips are one of the biggest success stories in golf over the last 10-15 years. In this episode, Matt talks with SuperStroke CEO Dean Dingman about the company's rise. They also get into the details of choosing the right putter grip for your game.
Srixon's ZX line of clubs has been the giant breakthrough that they've been building toward for the last several years. In this episode, we talk with Srixon GM Brian Schielke about what makes these clubs special and where the brand goes from here.
There is no such thing as a perfect club fitting. In this episode, Matt explains why that's true and also why that shouldn't stop you from being fit.
The PGA Show is dying, but, in this episode, Matt provides ideas on how it can be saved.
After working in a bag room, Dan Erdman realized that golf towels could be more than billboards for OEMs. This led him to found Uther Supply, a company that has grown from making some of the most stylish golf towels to one that's now producing golf balls with much more on the way. Learn about how he started the company, how it has grown, and where it's headed in this podcast.
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The First Tee is an important organization in growing the game of golf, but its work extends far beyond the course. In this interview with Lea Jesse, the CEO of First Tee of Greater Chicago, we discuss all the things that the group does and how golfers can get involved to help.
In this year in review episode, Matt and Matt talk about the standout products in every single category, answer reader questions, and name their Club of the Year.
There aren't many better people to discuss club design with than 20+ year industry veteran Tom Olsavsky. After stints at Titleist and TaylorMade, Tom is the VP of Research and Development at Cobra Puma Golf. We discuss the evolution of club design, Cobra's new RADSPEED line up, and much more.
In this episode, Matt talks with Forrest Richardson, the president of the American Society of Golf Course Architects. Forrest has a wealth of interesting thoughts on equipment rollbacks, the future of golf, and much more.
Noelle Zavaleta is a woman who wears many hats. In addition to being a stellar player, she runs social media and PR for Cleveland, Srixon, Asics, and XXIO. In this episode, she takes time out of her busy schedule to give us a peek behind the curtain of running social media for major OEMs, the Cleveland/Srixon Tour Staff, and much more.
Tour Edge's Jon Claffey joins the Plugged In Golf Podcast again to discuss their Hot Launch 521 clubs, their growing presence on Tour, and the future of the PGA Show.
Bradley Hughes turned pro at age 21 and won three weeks later. And despite a total of seven professional wins and over twenty years on Tour, his most profound effects on golf are coming now, as an instructor. In this episode, Matt talks to the inventor of the Down Under Board about teaching golf at an Edwin Watts after leaving the Tour, developing his instructional theories, and more.
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Matt welcomes Skyler Street back to the Plugged In Golf Podcast to discuss how indoor golf and simulators will shape the future of golf. They also discuss what to expect from The Masters in November.
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Is Bryson golf's Roger Bannister?
Are budget golf balls a good deal?
Is the "old guard" keeping golf from growing?
Matt tackles these questions and many more reader submitted queries on this mailbag episode of the Plugged In Golf Podcast.
Casey Shultz from Cleveland Golf helps us understand the innovation inside the RTX ZipCore wedges, the Tour Rack wedge offerings, and what to consider when trying to find the best wedges for your game.
"Optimal" is one of the most popular words of the last few years as people try to get the most out of their practice, their diet, their work, and their life in general. In this episode, Matt discusses what optimal really is, when you should stick to optimal habits, and when you need to deviate.
If you want to get more out of your practice time, this interview with Will Shaw is a must-listen. Will teaches motor control, skill acquisition, and biomechanics at Leeds Beckett University, so he knows the science of good practice inside and out. In this episode, Will provides loads of practical tips on how to make your practice more efficient and more productive.
Everyone on the golf course or the driving range has a target, but it might not be what they think it is. In this episode, Matt talks with clinical psychiatrist Dr. Josh Brant about what your target really is, how to control your focus, and much more. This podcast is full of practical advice on how to improve your mental game to shoot lower scores.
If you want to hit the ball farther and play more golf with fewer injuries, check out this interview with Par4Success Founder Chris Finn. Chris discusses his original research on overspeed training, a simple diagnostic test that can assess whether your body is ready for speed training, and much more.
Check out Par4Success HERE.
Todd Sones is a Top 100 golf instructor who is renowned for his expertise in the short game. In this episode of the Plugged In Golf Podcast, he discusses his online learning system The Scoring Zone (check it out HERE) and he dispels some of the most common myths around the short game.
Does the golf ball go too far? Do Tour pros need to be reined in? Should everyone have their distance rolled back? The Plugged In Golf Staff discuss these questions and many more in our special 100th episode.
For his combination of decades of experience and willingness to share his unvarnished opinions, Terry Koehler is one of the best guests we've ever had on the Plugged In Golf Podcast. In this interview, he discusses industry trends, how he created the Edison Wedge [review HERE], how he would fix golf, and much more.
Is it time for you to "upgrade" from cavity back irons to blades? Matt discusses this eternal question in this episode of the Plugged In Golf Podcast.
After another wonderful trip to Bandon Dunes, Matt, Zack, and Dylan get together to debate the best course at the resort, discuss expectations vs. reality, golf travel tips, and much more.
Gavin Dear joins the Plugged In Golf Podcast again to discuss the latest version of Shot Scope, Shot Scope V3. They also discuss what the company has learned from the millions of shots it has captured and how the pandemic has affected the golf business.
In this short, solo podcast, Matt discusses why so many people think that golf equipment is complicated, then reveals the truth about why it isn't so.
Justin Rose made waves in the equipment world this winter by signing on to endorse little-known Axis 1 putters. In this interview with Axis 1 VP Phil Long, we discuss why Justin made the move, what’s unique about Axis 1 putters, and much more.
Is that title over the top? Maybe a bit, but the idea that Matt wants to pitch to you and golf courses everywhere is absolutely serious. Is this the future of golf? Listen to find out.
What is it like running a golf course during a pandemic? Will the way that we golf change forever or are these new policies only temporary? What should golfers be doing to keep themselves safe on the course?
We discuss these questions and more with the Operations Manager of Canal Shores Golf Course, Skyler Street.
Pin flags and logo balls are great souvenirs, but if you're looking for a unique way to commemorate a bucket list round, check out Ballpark Blueprints. Founded by a couple friends, this company now makes architectural art for virtually every sport. We also discuss Tom Young's passion for minimalist golf.
Bruce Miller, Product Manager for Golf Pride, joins the Plugged In Golf Podcast to talk about the evolution of golf grips, changing preferences among recreational golfers, and something very exciting the golfers can look forward to in 2021.
In this episode of the Plugged In Golf Podcast, Matt brings back one of his favorite guests, Club Champion's founder, Nick Sherburne. They discuss how Club Champion has partnered with Arccos to make their fittings more data-driven and to help ensure Club Champion's "Better Fit, Lower Scores" guarantee.
Sean Ogle is the founder of The Eighty Club (check it out HERE) and the Breaking Eighty website (link HERE) among other things. In this episode, he joins Matt to discuss some of the most overrated and underrated golf destinations, the art of getting on private golf courses, how to start a golf blog, the world's best cocktails, and much more.
What's the key to a good driver fitting?
How do you get your kids into golf?
Should you golf during the COVID-19 Pandemic?
Matt & Matt get together to answer all these questions and many more in this mailbag episode.
Arnold Palmer told golfers to "swing your swing" and we've seen plenty of PGA Tour pros take that advice over the years. From Jim Furyk to newcomers like Matt Wolfe, not everyone on Tour has a conventional swing. What makes those unusual swings works? We discuss that and much more with swing guru Rick Silva.
On this episode, we're joined by Jeremy Stone, Marketing Director for Vokey Wedges. He gives us all the details on the new SM8 wedges and answers the most important questions about wedge fitting, grinds, and when to replace your wedges. We get deep into the weeds on this one, and you won't want to miss it.
In all the (well deserved) hype around Callaway's MAVRIK line, many people may have missed the fact that the company is also releasing new Chrome Soft and Chrome Soft X golf balls. We discuss what's new about "the ball that changed the ball" with Jason Finley of Callaway Golf. We also get in depth on Callaway's Triple Track technology and the claim that it improves the aim of 88% of golfers.
Tour Edge has made huge strides in the last couple years both at retail and on Tour. They've become omnipresent on the Champions Tour with hundreds of clubs in play, and consumers are getting to know them as the brand that delivers more performance per dollar than anyone else. We discuss the new EXS 220 line, Wingman putter, and more in this episode.
Friend of the podcast Michael Vrska is back to give us an in-depth look at Callaway's new MAVRIK line of golf clubs plus we discuss the future of club fitting.
No single product got as much buzz at the 2020 PGA Show as the Bridgestone Tour B golf ball. In this episode, we dive into the details of this new orb with Bridgestone's Adam Rehberg. Adam also shares stories of working with Bridgestone's incredible Tour staff, including Tiger Woods and Fred Couples.
Sustainability is a critical topic in golf for a host of reasons, and few companies are taking as many positive steps toward promoting that as Evolve Golf. Their founder, Ben Maloy, is one of the clearest thinkers on the topic, and it was a pleasure to speak with him for this episode.
Matt & Matt get together to discuss the best and worst things they saw at the 2020 PGA Show, the clubs they're most excited to try, and the the trends they see coming this year.
It's easy to look at PXG and see only the staggering price tags, but is there more to the picture? We discuss the ideas behind the brand and their latest products, the GEN3 irons, with Nick Jahnke in this episode.
Thanks to ShotLink, we have more data than ever before about how golf is played at the highest level. However, without someone to make sense of the millions of data points, it's just noise.
That's where Lou Stagner comes in. Lou wades into the numbers and comes out with priceless nuggets that can help us all play smarter, set appropriate expectations, and shoot lower scores. Follow Lou on Twitter HERE.
What did picking up a guitar teach Matt about golf and the golf industry? He runs down the top six things in this episode.
Matt & Matt discuss the best of 2019 in this episode, as well as looking forward to exciting trends for 2020.
Drivers - 1:45
Fairway Woods - 3:00
Hybrids - 6:25
Irons - 10:08
Wedges - 15:10
Putters - 17:20
Golf Courses/Travel - 19:45
Shoes - 21:48
Apparel - 24:52
Shafts - 29:35
Training Aids - 32:00
Can we expect Patrick Reed to have more rules issues in the future?
Why do people cheat?
Should I pick up that putt that's slightly outside the leather?
We discuss all these things and much more with sports performance expert Dr. Nick Molinaro on this episode of the Plugged In Golf Podcast.
Check out Dr. Molinaro's new book, Beyond the Scoreboard, HERE.
Ice or heat? Rest or a recovery workout? We answer these questions, and many more, with Dr. Rand McClain in this episode of the Plugged In Golf Podcast.
Many golfers believe that clubs have gotten too expensive. Ben Hogan Golf is actually doing something about it. By using a direct-to-consumer model, they're cutting out the middlemen to keep prices affordable while making high quality clubs. Learn all about the company and much more in this interview with Ben Hogan Golf's CEO and President Scott White.
Looking for a golf vacation that's out of the ordinary? Check out Silvies Valley Ranch, located in Oregon, where the caddies are paid in peanuts...because they're goats. Learn all about goat caddies and much more in this episode.
18Birdies aims to be golfers' one-stop-shop golf app. In this episode, Matt talks with 18Birdies Founder and CEO, Eddy Lui, about all the things the app does as well as how the app can turn beginner golfers into avid golfers. They also discuss using gamification to help golfers improve.
Whether you're thinking about taking a trip to Scotland in the near future or not, The Golf Lover's Guide to Scotland by Michael Whitehead is a great read (check it out HERE). In this interview, Michael discusses how he researched such an audacious project and shares fun facts like why Eisenhower skipped the first hole at St. Andrews.
How did forklifts drive Paul Albanese into a career in golf course design? Learn that and much more in this interview. Paul discusses modern trends in course design, how the design business has changed, and why remodeling a course is more difficult than building a new one.
NOTE: We had a technical issue with the recording, so Paul's answers and Matt's questions frequently overlap. We apologize for the issue, but had no way to fix it. We wanted to put out the episode anyway because Paul offers such great insight into golf course design.
As the founder of Adams Golf, Barney Adams helped to bring some of the most innovative golf clubs to the market. Now, as the founder of Breakthrough Golf Technology (check them out HERE), he's bringing new ideas and improved performance to golfers in ways that no one else is.
Spirit Hollow Golf Course, located in Burlington, Iowa, has become one of our favorite stay and play destinations. After our recent visit to see their latest improvements, we invited them onto the podcast to discuss what makes Spirit Hollow such an unbeatable golf destination.
We have all hit a great shot followed by a terrible shot. If you've ever wondered how that's possible, listen to this interview with golf instructor Adam Young. He explains the causes of this variance and how to train yourself to hit more of those great shots and fewer bad ones.
Pace of play is one of the most important issues facing the game of golf today, and everyone seems to think they have the solution. In this interview, GolfLogix CEO Pete Charleston makes the case for technology, and specifically GolfLogix, as the way to speed up play.
Check out our review of GolfLogix HERE
Some people think speed is an innate gift. Super Speed Golf has proven that speed can be gained through proper training.
In this interview with Super Speed Golf founder Mike Napoleon, we discuss what's involved in speed training, how much speed golfers can expect to add, and some of the myths about getting faster. If you're really interested in improving your game, this is a must listen episode.
Read a full review of Super Speed Golf HERE
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On this episode of the PluggedInGolf Podcast, Matt is joined by Josh Talge to discuss Titleist's new clubs for 2019, trends in equipment use on Tour, and much more.
Inspired by the camaraderie that he found in the golf societies of the UK, Matt Considine decided to bring the idea stateside. The result is NewClub (visit them HERE), a golf society for players looking to meet other like-minded golfers while playing great courses.
On this special episode celebrating Plugged In Golf's six year anniversary, Matt is joined by Matt Meeker. They answer reader questions, offer some of their "Best Ofs" from the past six years, and give everyone a peek into what the future holds for Plugged In Golf.
Generation Z - those born after the year 2000 - is already the biggest group in America. How can we get them into golf, and can we use those techniques to attract older golfers, too? We answer those questions and many more with Joe Smith, the golf professional at Swenson Park Golf Course, a KemperSports property.
Making more golf accessible is one of the most important topics in the game. In this episode of the PluggedInGolf Podcast, we discuss that issue with Skyler Street, the Golf Operations Manager at Canal Shores Golf Course. Canal Shores is a Chicagoland institution and a model of how to make golf more accessible. Skyler tells us how Canal Shores does it, and what lessons you can bring to your local course to help grow the game.
In this episode of the Plugged In Golf Podcast, we talk with Ed Kowachek, President of Sun Mountain Sports. We discuss the evolution of golf bags, what golf bag sales can tell us about golfers, and Sun Mountain's surprising announcement at the 2019 PGA Show.
The most important golf equipment decision that you make is the first one: who will be your club fitter? In this episode, we offer some practical advice on what to look for in a fitter, what questions to ask, and how to go through the club fitting process.
Idaho may not spring to mind when you think of golf destinations, but perhaps it should.
In this episode, we speak with David Christenson, PGA Professional at Circling Raven Golf Club, and Laura Stensgar, from the Coeur d'Alene Casino, about what makes the Coeur d'Alene area a hotspot for golf travelers.
Steve Sacks has spent his entire life in the golf industry. He is currently channeling this wealth of knowledge and experience into Sacks Parente putters, a company that takes a unique approach to weighting and putter design. You can read about their Series 39 putter HERE and visit the company's website HERE.
In many parts of the country, this spring has produced awful golf weather. Even though it's June, many of us are still knocking the winter rust off our games. With that in mind, we brought in golf pro EJ Bertke for this episode to discuss how to get your game ready for the season.
Shot tracking companies like Shot Scope gather the data from millions of shots a month. This treasure trove of data can lead to important insights about the game that can help you improve your scores. Gavin and Matt discuss some of those insights and much more in this interview.