Chasing Red Numbers: Recent Episodes
Dusty Brian
In episode four, I follow up on my most recent PGA Tour Superstore lesson and how that is translating into positive changes in my own golf game; we recommend the "@HaleyMoore_20 (https://twitter.com/HaleyMoore_20)) fan club... if that were really a thing (wait, IS it a real thing??!!).
In episode three, I give a summary of a recent lesson at my local PGA Tour Superstore, discuss the recent tournament results for the PGA and LPGA Tours, and pass along some podcasts and articles that I found interesting from the gear/instruction front.
MY GOLF SPY LESSONS VS. NEW CLUBS:
The folks at My Golf Spy (https://youtu.be/heTGaFueBRM (https://youtu.be/heTGaFueBRM)). It is an interesting discussion, and this is what our podcast is all about; what the best investment of our time and money as we look to improve!
PGA TOUR SUPERSTORE LESSON:
I recently took my first lesson from a PGA certified pro at my local PGA Tour Superstore. The lesson bay is equipped with a Foresight Sports launch monitor and video recording capabilities. I highly recommend finding a golf instructor who uses video and allows you to see what you are doing and how to correct your flaws. So helpful!
PODCAST & ARTICLE SUGGESTIONS:
I mentioned an article from @MikeStachura (https://twitter.com/MikeStachura)) on the differences between a scratch handicapper and a 15 handicap, and their use of both blade irons and "super game improvement" cavity back irons. Data was captured using Trackman launch monitors, with distance and dispersion information gathered and analyzed. Interesting stuff!
Another helpful article was written by Jon Sherman (https://practical-golf.com/golf-lessons-guide/ (https://practical-golf.com/golf-lessons-guide/)). Jon discusses the value of taking golf lessons if you want improvement!
https://www.womensgolf.com/golf-instruction (https://www.womensgolf.com/golf-instruction)). The article is not specific to women's golf, and it is filled with helpful tips for finding an instructor, preparing for your lessons, and what to do after the lesson is completed.
Finally, I mentioned one of my favorite YouTube channels from the guys at Tour Experience Golf (https://www.youtube.com/c/TXGTourExperienceGolf/videos (https://www.youtube.com/c/TXGTourExperienceGolf/videos)). I highly recommend subscribing to their channel and watching the great content they put out!
If you haven't already done so, head to chasingrednumbers.com (www.chasingrednumbers.com) where you can interact with the show, send us a comment, leave us a voicemail (right from your computer!), find our social media links, and subscribe to the show!
The motivation for this podcast is to be a resource for those golfers looking to improve, and who enjoy learning about some of the innovative products available to players today. Through these shows, we hope to encourage every player to get better by sharing the learning process, including both the failures and successes that we are experiencing.
Perhaps you are a better player who is working on a certain aspect of your game; we would love to hear what you are working on and how's it going? Maybe you are getting lessons for the very first time (like our host!) and you want to help others who may be considering the same thing. We want to hear those stories! Send them in through our website, Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/ChasingRedNumbers) pages!
Trackman lesson and the TopGolf experience:
YouTube channel (https://www.youtube.com/user/topgolfusa).
While Topgolf is fun, and can be used to scratch the "golf itch," practice time with a helpful blog post (https://blog.trackmangolf.com/6-trackman-numbers-all-amateur-golfers-should-know/) about which numbers golfers should be paying attention to. Good stuff!
MyGolfSpy Launch Monitor Review:
We talked briefly about the Rapsodo MLM (https://mygolfspy.com/the-rapsodo-mlm-launch-monitor/) taking the top honor.
Do you have one of these personal launch monitors, or possibly one that is not mentioned? Please let us know (https://www.chasingrednumbers.com/contact/) if it would be a benefit to others of us!
PGA Tour and LPGA Tour News:
Dustin Johnson capped a great 2019-2020 PGA Tour season by taking home the Tour Championship and the FedEx Cup, along with $15 million. What did you think of the format for the final playoff event? Who's your pick to win Player of the Year?
The 2020-2021 PGA Tour season starts THIS WEEK with the U.S. Open (https://www.usopen.com/) from Winged Foot Golf Club in Mamaroneck, N.Y.
The LPGA Tour had an open week last week, as the ladies prepared for their second major tournament, the hot temperatures (https://www.lpga.com/news/2020/ana-inspiration-brings-stars-to-desert-for-major)!
Podcast Suggestions:
Check out the "Chasing Scratch (https://chasingscratch.libsyn.com)" podcast with hosts Mike and Eli!
One of my favorite podcasts to listen to is "The Fire Pit (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-fire-pit-with-matt-ginella/id1505330814)," a behind-the-scenes story-based podcast hosted by Matt Ginella.
If you haven't already done so, head to chasingrednumbers.com where you can interact with the show, send us a comment, leave us a voicemail (right from your computer!), find our social media links, and subscribe to the show!
Our desire is to make Chasing Red Numbers (https://my.captivate.fm/chasingrednumbers.com) a show that helps people get better at the game of golf and enjoy playing! In this first episode, we introduce our show, and you get to meet our host, Dusty Brian. Dusty shares a little of his personal golf story, and his desire to improve. Dusty wants to share his mistakes and successes so that we can all learn what might work for bringing our handicaps down.
Professional Tour News:
We recap Dustin Johnson's dominant win at the FedExCup Playoffs (https://www.pgatour.com/fedexcup.html), with a field of the top 70 players in the FedExCup standings.
Sophia Popov provided a wonderful story with her win at the LPGA Tour (https://my.captivate.fm/lpga.com), and was ranked #304 in the world.
Phil Mickelson won in his first PGA Tour Champions event, the Charles Schwab Series at Ozarks National (https://www.pgatour.com/champions/daily-wrapup/2020/08/26/phil-mickelson-wins-2020-pga-tour-champions-tour-debut-ozarks-national.html). Phil eclipsed the field by four shots, finishing at 22 under after the three-day midweek event. It was fun to watch Phil seem to enjoy playing the game once again!
Interesting Bits:
Golf Digest Schools (https://my.captivate.fm/golfdigest.com/schools) site, filled with a variety of lessons for various parts of your game.
What sites or apps have you tried that have either helped you, or that you would stay away from, or what kinds of golf training aids would you like for us to review and test out? Let us know (https://my.captivate.fm/chasingrednumbers.com/contact)!
We briefly discussed another Golf Datatech (https://my.captivate.fm/golfdatatech.com) reporting that "golf equipment sales had a record-breaking month in July in the United States, recording the highest sales since the company started tracking data in 1997." This is good news for equipment manufacturers, resellers, and for golf in-general!
How about you? Have your golf-related purchases gone up or down since March, when most of the Coronavirus mandates went into effect?
Into the Future:
In upcoming episodes, I will be evaluating the helpfulness of using a couple of local golf shops and their Foresight Sports launch monitors (https://my.captivate.fm/foresightsports.com). Both of these businesses offer teaching professionals to help interpret the data these monitors are now making accessible to us, the average recreational player. I want to share with you how this technology helped my better understand the trouble-spots in my own swing, and review if this would be money well spent for you.
Let us know if you have tried some of this tech-based instruction and how it helped you.
If you haven't already done so, head to chasingrednumbers.com (https://my.captivate.fm/chasingrednumbers.com) where you can interact with the show, send us a comment, find our social media links, and subscribe to the show!
A brief introduction for our upcoming golf podcast about game improvement and our love for this great game!