Best Average Golfers Podcasts (2024)

1
The "Worst" Things To Do On The Course ⛳️ #204 1:02:47

17h ago1:02:47

1:02:47

In this episode we talk about Jake shooting out of his mind with a little help of a cheat, the 10 "worst" things to do on the course, and Ryans parents living with him.

1
Greg's Champions Tour Update 28:30

30m ago28:30

28:30

Welcome to another episode of the top-ranked Champions Tour podcast in the world.* In this episode, Greg gets us (and Mark and Lou) up to date as his first season on the Champions Tour draws near the playoffs. We'll hear from Greg how he thinks the season has gone, what has worked well and what hasn't, what has led to a couple of rough closing hole…

1
Sean Foley on Coaching Tiger 21:43

3h ago21:43

21:43

In this special episode of the Hack It Out Golf Podcast, Mark has the opportunity to sit down for an extended conversation with famed golf coach Sean Foley. In this segment of their discussion, they talk about Sean's time coaching one of the greatest players in the history of the sport: Tiger Woods. Sean discusses the unique pressures of coaching T…

1
SMS - Amateur Driver Distance When Missing the Center 13:44

3h ago13:44

13:44

Welcome to the "Saturday Morning Golf Stat" from the Hack it Out Golf Podcast. Golf's statistical revolution has made it clear: distance matters. And because distance matters, speed matters. But what happens when you bring the speed, but miss the center of the driver face? In this episode, Lou asks Greg and Mark about the drop-off in distance for o…

1
Ryans Putt For Eagle ⛳️ #203 1:10:48

5d ago1:10:48

1:10:48

In this episode we talk about Ryans round over the weekend, Tyler getting mad blisters from Ryans shoes, and our thoughts on the idea of Happy Gilmore 2.

1
Learning from Tour Player Swings, Part 8 (Center of Mass to Hand Distance) 18:32

5d ago18:32

18:32

Mark, Lou, and Greg continue to take measured data from Tour (and, in this case, also amateur) swings and see what it tells us for making real improvement in our games. In this episode, Mark pulls up data on the distance between the golfer's center of mass and the edge of his hand, both at address and at the top of the backswing. Because these can …

1
Takeaways from a Lesson with Sean Foley 24:30

8d ago24:30

24:30

Recently, Mark had a lesson with Sean Foley, famed for his work with a number of elite Tour pros. In this episode, he recaps that lesson with Greg and Lou, talking about Sean's approach to coaching, the way he integrates technology and a concern for the whole body, how Mark approaches making swing changes for his own game, and (maybe) what Mark mig…

1
SMS - 10 Index, Scoring Average Hitting Fairways and Greens 11:53

11d ago11:53

11:53

Welcome to the "Saturday Morning Golf Stat" from the Hack it Out Golf Podcast. Today's episode will make you think. Take a 10-index golfer: what will he score in rounds where he hits 13 fairways? What about in rounds in which he hits 9 greens in regulation? Lou puts this question to Lou and Greg, and after settling the winner, the discussion turns …

1
Jon Rahm Headed Back to the PGA TOUR? 26:33

1h ago26:33

26:33

A new report claims that Jon Rahm would give all of his LIV Golf money back if it means he can rejoin the PGA TOUR. But how true is it? Listen to This Week’s Show Download on iTunes here Listen on Spotify here Thanks to this Week’s Sponsors Titleist is committed to ensuring that every golf ball delivers superior quality and consistency. From ball t…

1
Our Incredible Trip to Cabot Cape Breton 40:12

8d ago40:12

40:12

We recently travelled to Cabot Cape Breton for a once in a lifetime golf trip and what we found there exceeded our wildest expectations. Listen to This Week’s Show Download on iTunes here Listen on Spotify here Thanks to this Week’s Sponsors Titleist is committed to ensuring that every golf ball delivers superior quality and consistency. From ball …

1
Why Is It Called Golf? ⛳️ #202 52:03

5h ago52:03

52:03

In this episode, the fellas chat about Tyler trading his old clubs for a PS5, things we do outside the course that our wives hate, and why golf is called golf.

1
Sportsbox AI: Mark's Hip Turn 16:03

1h ago16:03

16:03

In this episode, the guys continue to see what they can learn about the golf swing using motion tracking analysis. Here, Mark asks Greg and Lou how much the hip should turn in the swing (using Tour players as a benchmark) and compares that number to his own measurement. A key idea in this episode: because our bodies are connected and our swing is o…

1
Sportsbox AI: Lou's Hand Lift 17:34

1d ago17:34

17:34

New technology keeps making information that was once exclusive to expensive equipment available to the avid regular golfer. In this episode, Mark, Lou, and Greg look at information about Lou's swing captured by Sportsbox AI, which takes video of a golf swing and translates it to measured data comparable to motion capture technology. The data: how …

1
S2 Ep14 - The Glades GC 32:56

20d ago32:56

32:56

Tim and Tom catch up after the Schmucks first round on the Gold Coast. We reviewed the schmuck board and had some records broken. We continued into some discussion surrounding how we approach practice.

1
SMS - Gaining Distance and Scoring 13:59

18d ago13:59

13:59

Welcome to the "Saturday Morning Golf Stat" from the Hack it Out Golf Podcast. Modern golf instruction emphasizes distance; the old "drive for show" slogan has been thoroughly debunked. But does that translate to recreational golfers, or is that just for Tour players? In this episode, Lou quizzes Mark and Greg about the effects that gaining 10 yard…

1
Golf Etiquette That Actually Matters ⛳️ #201 54:35

18d ago54:35

54:35

In this episode we talk about the most embarassing things that can happen on the course, the olympics, and golf etiquette that matters.

1
2024 Senior Open Championship Recap 23:33

22d ago23:33

23:33

Go Greggie, Go Greggie! In this episode, Greg joins Mark and Lou to recap the 2024 Senior Open Championship, in which Greg finished T17. They discuss Dougie's tenuous hold on Greg's bag (ahem), the joy of having friends and family at a tournament, and Greg's challenge at adapting to Carnoustie's green speeds. If you want to get better at dialing in…

1
Rory McIlroy Says What All Golf Fans are Thinking 26:42

9d ago26:42

26:42

Rory McIlroy did not hold back when reporters at the Olympics what he thought of the current state of the game, taking a not-so-subtle dig at the PGA TOUR and LIV Golf. Listen to This Week’s Show Download on iTunes here Listen on Spotify here Thanks to this Week’s Sponsors Titleist is committed to ensuring that every golf ball delivers superior qua…

1
Do Golf Shoes Matter? 23:37

8d ago23:37

23:37

Is it the shoes? In this episode, Mark, Lou, and Greg talk golf shoes and the ways that our footwear can influence how we play. From a discussion of metal spikes, to hightops, to shoe fit, to "traditional" versus more modern sporty shoes, it's a wide-ranging discussion of a piece of equipment that probably doesn't get the attention it deserves. Whe…

1
SMS - Scoring Average, Easiest Hole on the Course, Scratch and 20 12:12

10d ago12:12

12:12

Welcome to the "Saturday Morning Golf Stat" from the Hack it Out Golf Podcast. This week, a chastened and humbled Mark returns with Greg to guess how well scratch and 20-index players play the hole on the course that is officially the easiest. Lou Each of these will be a mini-episode (10-15 minutes long) about an interesting golf stat. We will disc…

1
Don't Fall for the Hype! | What's Important When Picking a Shaft for Irons? 48:52

11d ago48:52

48:52

In this episode we talk about the direction that some companies are going, making it hard for you to find irons that fit. Welcome back to Season 2 of CLUB FITTING CHRONICLES! We also go into what is important in picking shafts for irons. Tempo, Transition, Strength, Release - what those terms all mean and the role they play in shaft selection! -- T…

1
Going Under the Hood with the New Titleist GT Drivers 25:44

29d ago25:44

25:44

Titleist’s J.J. Van Wezenbeeck joins us on the podcast to talk about what makes the new Titleist GT drivers perform so well. Listen to This Week’s Show Download on iTunes here Listen on Spotify here Thanks to this Week’s Sponsors Titleist is committed to ensuring that every golf ball delivers superior quality and consistency. From ball to ball, doz…

1
Learning from Tour Player Swings, Part 7 (Left Knee Turn) 17:52

21d ago17:52

17:52

In today's episode, Mark again is analyzing motion capture data from elite players—this episode features Rory McIlroy. In this episode, Mark asks Greg and Lou about Rory's left knee movement at address through impact. A little spoiler: his knee does turn quite a bit toward target at impact: but the way that he gets there might not be what you think…

1
Rules For Rookie Golfers ⛳️ #200 1:00:32

13d ago1:00:32

1:00:32

We made it to 200 episodes! In this one we take a trip back to our roots and talk about a new set of golf rules you should use when first getting into the game.

101
Can the Creator Classic Save the PGA TOUR? 29:00

14d ago29:00

29:00

A recent major announcement from the PGA TOUR gives us some clues into a new direction the Tour may be taking in order to save its future. Listen to This Week’s Show Download on iTunes here Listen on Spotify here Thanks to this Week’s Sponsors Titleist is committed to ensuring that every golf ball delivers superior quality and consistency. From bal…

1
Do Worn Out Wedges Matter? 24:18

16d ago24:18

24:18

We all love new golf gear. But in the hierarchy of sparkly new golf clubs, drivers are likely at the top, followed by iron sets and putters. What about your wedges? Could a new set of wedges make a real difference in your scoring? In this episode, Mark, Lou, and Greg talk about the performance changes of worn out wedges, and the ways in which—not j…

1
S2 Ep13 - It's Wet 36:12

18d ago36:12

36:12

We're catching up following a wet round for Tom and James, Tim has been putting work in at the range, we get stuck into some FIR data and we discuss what bag changes need to be considered.

1
SMS - Putting Make Rate From 8', Scratch and 20 Index 15:19

18d ago15:19

15:19

Welcome to the "Saturday Morning Golf Stat" from the Hack it Out Golf Podcast. Is this the best Saturday Stat ever? Probably. Today, Lou asks Mark and Greg about the putting make rate from 8 feet. Many golf statheads know that this is the break even point for Tour pros: they make 50% of these. But what about scratch players? And what about 20 index…

1
Learning from Tour Player Swings, Part 6 (Hip Turn) 19:09

20d ago19:09

19:09

In today's episode, Mark again is analyzing motion capture data from elite players—this episode features Brooks Koepka. Today, Mark quizzes Lou and Greg (who, as always, loves making random guesses) about Koepka's hip turn in his swing. In the discussion that follows, the guys talk about the massive effects that hip turn can have on your swing—incl…

1
Just Have Fun ⛳️ #199 1:00:05

21d ago1:00:05

1:00:05

In this one the guys talk about their birdie celebrations, how to have fun, and keep the haters at bay

1
Senior Open Championship Preview 25:15

23d ago25:15

25:15

Greg Champions Tour major schedule takes him to the other side of the Atlantic, where he's headed to Carnoustie to play the Senior Open Championship. In this episode, he joins Lou and Mark to talk about the upcoming major, including his thoughts on the course and his history playing there, his preparation, and also his take on Rolexes and haggis. W…

1
SMS - 10 Index, SG:Putting when Good and Poor Iron Play 19:50

25d ago19:50

19:50

Welcome to the "Saturday Morning Golf Stat" from the Hack it Out Golf Podcast. We know that the traditional putts per round stat is very dependent on approach play: in general, the better your approach play, the more putts you are likely to have. But what about Strokes Gained:Putting? In this episode, Lou asks Greg and Mark what happens to a 10-ind…

1
Learning from Tour Player Swings, Part 5 (Turn) 24:09

27d ago24:09

24:09

In today's episode, Mark again is analyzing motion capture data from elite players—this time, Jon Rahm. Jon is famous for having a relatively "short" backswing, even with driver. The question today for Lou and Greg: how much does Rahm turn his upper body? And as always, the discussion turns from Rahm's swing to how we can learn how to improve our o…

1
S2 Ep12 - All Hail The Springs! 32:41

1M ago32:41

32:41

James and Tom catch up following their comp round. The revisit an old friend from the show and make up for some unfair judgement.

1
How to Pick Your Golf Foursome ⛳️ #198 1:04:00

1M ago1:04:00

1:04:00

In this episode we talk the best way to ask a fourth to golf, buying clubs on Ebay, and the fellas rounds from this past weekend

1
The REAL Reason Viktor Hovland Won’t Go to LIV 36:09

1M ago36:09

36:09

Viktor Hovland finally revealed the real reason he turned down LIV Golf and it may be an indication of why other players won’t leave the PGA TOUR for LIV. Listen to This Week’s Show Download on iTunes here Listen on Spotify here Thanks to this Week’s Sponsors Titleist is committed to ensuring that every golf ball delivers superior quality and consi…

1
Lou's Visit to the Titleist Performance Institute 33:22

30d ago33:22

33:22

In today's episode, Lou joins Mark and Greg to talk about his recent visit to a golf Mecca: the Titleist Performance Institute. There, Lou experienced a body screening that measured his mobility and strength, got fitted for some of Titleist's newest products, and saw some of their future plans. Listen in and learn how TPI (and there are TPI-certifi…

1
SMS - Approach Shots Coming Up Way Short 12:08

1M ago12:08

12:08

Welcome to the "Saturday Morning Golf Stat" from the Hack it Out Golf Podcast. The topic today: megaduffs. How often do you hit your approach shot and come up short 30% or more of your distance to the target? In today's episode, Lou, Mark, and Greg talk about that number for both scratch and 20-index golfers, and the answer might surprise you. The …

1
Learning from Tour Player Swings, Part 4 (Sway) 22:53

1M ago22:53

22:53

In today's episode, Mark compares motion capture data from two elite players—this time, Jon Rahm and Rickie Fowler. The point of comparison: how much do they move their center away from or toward the target at different points in the swing. Lou and Greg make their best guesses, but then the discussion turns to how "sway" in the swing affects other …

1
How To Ball Hock ⛳️ #197 53:20

2M ago53:20

53:20

In this one, the guys talk about ball hocking, what makes you keep a golf ball, and how we should be displaying our golf balls

1
The Ryder Cup Twist No One is Talking About 26:17

1M ago26:17

26:17

Keegan Bradley has been selected as the 2025 Ryder Cup Captain…but there’s another big Ryder Cup surprise that has fans talking… Listen to This Week’s Show Download on iTunes here Listen on Spotify here Thanks to this Week’s Sponsors Titleist is committed to ensuring that every golf ball delivers superior quality and consistency. From ball to ball,…

1
Putts Per Round and Other Traditional Stats 27:38

1M ago27:38

27:38

You want to get better at golf, so you start tracking some stats in your game in addition to score alone. Are those stats going to give you useful information that you can use to shape your practice plan? In this episode, Mark, Lou, and Greg talk about traditional golf stats like putts per round or fairways per round, and the ways that those number…

1
SMS - Scratch Players, Scoring Average, Easy vs Hard Courses 18:54

2M ago18:54

18:54

Welcome to the "Saturday Morning Golf Stat" from the Hack it Out Golf Podcast. The course rating system for handicap purposes is a mystery to many golfers, even some avid ones. What happens to the scoring of a scratch golfer when he plays a course that, by rating, is relatively versus a round on a course with a much higher rating? In this episode, …

1
US Senior Open Recap 30:05

2M ago30:05

30:05

Greg Chalmers just completed his second major on the Champions Tour: the US Senior Open! In this episode, he, Mark, and Lou talk through his week at Newport Country Club. He talks about the course and club, the challenges of the late/early tee times that week, the one hole that gave him fits, and the impact his finish has on his season and his Cham…

1
Tyler's Broken Leg Round ⛳️ #196 1:12:17

2M ago1:12:17

1:12:17

In this one, the guys talk about Tyler's first round back from the broken leg, Jake's three day golf extravaganza, and Ryan's new PB round

1
Are Golfers Peaking Earlier? 32:12

2M ago32:12

32:12

This past week, Miles Russell played in a PGA Tour event at age 15. Although he didn't make the cut, he did shoot even par for two rounds and beat dozens of established professionals. Earlier this season, Nick Dunlap won a PGA Tour event as a amateur, the first time that had happened in over two decades. In this episode of the podcast, Mark, Lou, a…

1
S2 Ep11 - the Korean Scrub 45:55

2M ago45:55

45:55

We're back after a brief break. we catch up on a lot of golf and James reflects on a trip to Korea.

1
SMS - Greenside Bunkers vs Rough, 10 yards, Scratch and 20 Index 12:29

2M ago12:29

12:29

Welcome to the "Saturday Morning Golf Stat" from the Hack it Out Golf Podcast. Greenside bunkers—higher handicappers often dread them, while better players sometimes favor them over being next to the green in the rough. What do the stats say? How much is of a penalty is a bunker over the rough for a scratch player? And for a 20-index? The answers m…

1
Nicks Golf Guy Podcast Round 35: With my special guest Travis Fish 30:26

2M ago30:26

30:26

A great interview with Golf Pro at Firestar golf course in Scottsdale, AZ, Travis Fish!!! Enjoy!!!By Nick McLennan

1
US Open Recap 49:53

2M ago49:53

49:53

The 2024 US Open at Pinehurst was electric! A memorable course and a memorable finish give Mark, Lou, and Greg and lot ot talk about. In this episode, they discuss the course (and the role of luck vs skill), the broadcast, Rory's putting woes down the stretch and his quick exit, and Bryson's triumph and celebration(s). Where to find us: Mark Crossf…

Podcasts Worth a Listen

Average Golfers Podcasts

Podcasts Worth a Listen

Quick Reference Guide