Best Fore Play Podcasts (2024)

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Bryson’s Swing Coach, Olympic Denial, & A Qualifying Golf Galaxy Employee 1:38:28

3h ago1:38:28

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Dana Dahlquist, Bryson’s swing coach, joins the show (57:21). We discuss Bryson’s unique irons, not believing “the throne” is Scottie’s, and unique occurrences during the U.S. Open. Before Dana, we discuss Golf Galaxy employee Nick Bienz drinking beers then qualifying for this week’s PGA Tour event, the Netherlands saying their golfers aren’t good …

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A Loose Grip Is The Correct Grip for Better Ball Striking with Duke Perrin 43:19

1d ago43:19

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Summary Concierge Golf Instructor Duke Perrin, who is also co-coaching at the First Tee North Coast with host Fred Greene, joins us to discuss their experience and the importance of teaching life lessons through golf. Duke shares his encounters with golf legends Tony Manzoni and Ken Venturi. The conversation touches on the challenges of keeping kid…

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House Of The Schefflers 1:39:27

2d ago1:39:27

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Financially speaking, Scottie’s run is incredibly historic. We breakdown Scottie’s prize money already this year compared to the most in Tiger, Greg Norman, and Vijay Singh’s heydays, where Ted Scott sits on the current PGA Tour money list, and how certain course setups are favoring Scottie. We also react to Tom Kim’s jolly antics, the protesters a…

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More Swing Change Analysis with Jim Waldron 45:32

5d ago45:32

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GSfMO#340 Jim Waldron of the Balance Point Golf Schools returns for Part 2 to provide more analysis of Tiger’s swing changes and how you can learn what making changes can do for your game. http://BalancePointGolf.com You're invited to our next Golf Smarter Adventure! We’re going to Portugal September 5-13, 2024! This is a couples trip, so non-golfe…

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Still Feeling The U.S. Open, Featuring Matthieu Pavon 1:51:22

7d ago1:51:22

1:51:22

Matthieu Pavon joins us (1:17:21) fresh off of playing in the final group with Bryson and finishing 5th at the U.S. Open. We get Pavon’s perspective on Bryson’s performance, Rory’s shortcomings, and hear all about the course, the crowds, and the full experience of being right in the mix at one of the greatest majors in recent memory. Before Pavon, …

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Playing 18 at The Historic Olympic Club’s Championship Lake Course 46:00

8d ago46:00

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953: Golf Instructor Erik Schjolberg returns this week, but this time host Fred Greene joins him at the Olympic Club in San Francisco to play 18 holes the historic Lake Course. This venue has hosted five US Opens and will also be the site of the 2028 PGA Championship and the 2032 Ryder Cup. They were playing with Erik's wife and a friend. Fred and …

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S2 E49 - No Time Like the Present 53:12

8d ago53:12

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The trio launch a daring gambit. Max takes a hard look in the mirror. The Duncans walk the bleeding edge. Claire keeps time. Content warnings: surreality, warfare themes, blood, inescapability, grevious injury, loss of consciousness / coma Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/69kkcxs6MS Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/monsterhour Abs…

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The Pinehurst U.S. Open Recap 1:28:21

10d ago1:28:21

1:28:21

Pinehurst delivered. Bryson delivered. Rory choked. We’re here to give instant reaction on everything at the 124th U.S. Open Championship at Pinehurst, from Rory’s missed putts to Bryson’s fist pumps to Tiger’s performance and beyond. What a week! You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can liste…

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Can Swing Changes Really Lower Your Score? Featuring Jim Waldron 31:09

12d ago31:09

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339 June 26, 2012: Jim Waldron of the Balance Point Golf Schools is not only recognized as a top instructor, but he’s also a student of the swing throughout the history of the game. During the 2012 season he kept a very close watch on the effect of Tiger’s swing changes. Basically, there are 4 types of swings that have won on the Tour. Jim breaks d…

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Pinehurst Carnage, Please 1:29:33

14d ago1:29:33

1:29:33

What will the winning score be this week? Over par? Is Scottie inevitable? Does Tiger have a chance? Will there be an ace? Plus: Rahm withdraws, cricket takes over Long Island, Charlie is Tiger’s new swing coach, Tour & PIF are still “meeting,” the McIlroys are back & much more. You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or …

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Golf Is Hard! But It Doesn't Have To Be If You Know What To Fix...with Erik Schjolberg 50:31

15d ago50:31

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951 Erik Schjolberg shares insights on golf teaching methods, common mistakes, and the mental approach to the game. He emphasizes the importance of external focus, low point issues, and the distinction between practice and play. The conversation also delves into the nuances of golf, the importance of striking the ball well, and the impact of expect…

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Tommy Fleetwood & The U.S. Open Preview 1:32:21

16d ago1:32:21

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Tommy Fleetwood joins the show (57:10) and we preview the U.S. Open live from Pinehurst. What kind of course can we expect? Difficult or easy for a major? Was moving Payne’s statue too much? Is Scottie a lock? Do we like Tiger’s chances? This and much more as we come to you directly from one of our favorite golf destinations in the world. You can f…

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A Golf School Like No Other From a Teacher Like No Other - Tony Manzoni (RIP) 37:08

19d ago37:08

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613 January 30, 2017: Tony Manzoni makes his final appearance on Golf Smarter before he passed away in October the following year. In this episode, he’s here to announce the launch of his new golf school in La Quinta, CA that never got a chance to take off. Tony’s teamed up with two other Palm Springs area legendary coaches, Garry Hopkins and Davey…

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Pinehurst Hype, Willy Wilcox & Austin Eckroat Live From The Memorial 1:29:02

21d ago1:29:02

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Tiger was spotted at Pinehurst this week so we dive back into some Pinehurst U.S. Open hype talk. Willy Wilcox (37:51) and Austin Eckroat (1:06:35) both join from The Memorial. Plus we discuss Charley Hull ripping darts, golf’s longest day, and do Closest To The Pin. You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Pri…

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The Compelling Journey to Play America's Top 100 Courses...In One Year! 1:20:30

22d ago1:20:30

1:20:30

950: Jimmie James shares his compelling new book 'Playing From the Rough: A Personal Journey Through America's 100 Greatest Golf Courses'. It's the story of James' journey to play the top 100 golf courses in the United States in one year, starting with Augusta National. The conversation covers James' experiences at Augusta, his goal to play the top…

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S2 E48 - Far Gone Bygones 1:00:00

23d ago1:00:00

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The trio struggle to escape the past. The Duncans face the fog. Max enters the arena. Claire stands for pickled brains. Content warnings: surreality, natural disaster themes, body horror (human faces on animals), emotional manipulation, religious oppression, patriarchal sexism, brief mention of corporal punishment Join our Discord: https://discord.…

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The Breaking 90 King, and Long Live National Opens 1:48:57

23d ago1:48:57

1:48:57

Trent & Frankie dissect everything Breaking 90, from the early days of not breaking 100, to John Tillery’s impact, to the round of a lifetime at Raindance, to what’s next and beyond. Before that, Riggs & Dan react to the MacIntyres feel-good win at the RBC Canadian Open and Lancaster presenting as the perfect U.S. Open venue. We also preview next w…

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Pt2- Taking Your Game to a New Level - One Club at a Time with Tony Manzoni (RIP) 59:44

27d ago59:44

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595 June 6, 2017: Beyond being a great golfer and teacher, Tony Manzoni had so much more to his life than the game. In this conversation we get into an interesting discussion of what it’s like to live in the shadow of a high profile father, then pursuing a career choice in the same field. Examples discussed include Steph Curry and Frank Sinatra Jr.…

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Harry Higgs & Tornadoes 1:33:54

28d ago1:33:54

1:33:54

Harry Higgs joins the show (1:07:04) to talk his journey, winning back to back, and Grayson Murray. Before Harry, Trent & Riggs discuss an apparent abundance of tornadoes, Lexi Thompson retiring, Gamble Sands, the Canadian Open, guess how far away the moon is, and debate how career-changing Xander’s PGA win is in Closest To The Pin and From The Gal…

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Unlocking The Golfer’s Athletic Potential with Proteus featuring Founder Sam Miller 47:43

29d ago47:43

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949: Summary Our guest is Sam Miller, Founder and CEO of Proteus. Proteus is a fitness technology that specializes in precision fitness, athletic training, and physical therapy services. While primarily a B2B product, Proteus is developing a remote training program for consumers, specifically for golfers. It offers a hardware system with a touchscr…

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RIP Grayson Murray 1:37:31

30d ago1:37:31

1:37:31

Horrible news in the golf world over the weekend. We react to the tragic passing of Grayson Murray as best we can. Then the crew discusses upcoming Breaking 90 and other videos, Alistair playing in the RBC Canadian Open this week, Colorado golf, Harry Higgs’ back to back KFT wins, Scottie’s situation, our health, holes in ones that do or don’t coun…

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Invitation to Portugal for a Golf Smarter Adventure 10:56

1M ago10:56

10:56

tmigolf.com/golfsmarter We're thrilled to invite you and your partner on an unforgettable Golf Smarter Adventure to Portugal from September 3-15, 2024! Experience the perfect blend of golf, relaxation, and romance as you explore one of Europe's top golfing destinations together. Non-golfers are welcome and encouraged to join us as host Fred Greene …

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Play Golf At The Next Level! One Club at a Time with Tony Manzoni (RIP) 50:47

1M ago50:47

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594 May 30, 2017: Tony Manzoni returns to discuss tips, insights, and strategies on how to be more consistent with each golf club in your bag. In this episode we explore improvements with your putter, 8 iron, and lob wedge. We’ve scheduled to have him come back next week to discuss more wedges, long irons, hybrids, fairway metals, and drivers. You'…

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Scottie Doesn’t Know 1:20:02

1M ago1:20:02

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A Frankie, Trent & Dan show. The crew discusses Scottie Scheffler’s unclear legal situation. Trent and Frankie are headed to Colorado for a busy stretch of filming. Dan comes with some inside info on the PGA Tour Policy board resignations before some talk about Nelly’s dominance and Harry Higgs’ resurgence. We’ve got Busch Man on Closest to the Pin…

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100 Ideas for Creating Your Own Golf Bucket List with Author Jeff Thoreson 43:17

1M ago43:17

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948: Summary In this episode Jeff Thoreson discusses his book 'The Golf Bucket List' and shares his experiences and recommendations for golf destinations. He emphasizes that golf is a lifestyle and opens doors for travel and personal introspection. Thoreson's book is not just about the courses to play, but the experiences and emotions that come wit…

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S2 E47 - Rudy 50:08

1M ago50:08

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It's time to face the music. Claire turns away a surprise advance. Max rides the spooky bus. The Duncans call for backup. Content warnings: surreality, apocalyptic themes, emotional manipulation, toxic relationship, controlling behavior, natural disaster themes, warfare themes, blood, disorientation, loss of consciousness Join our Discord: https://…

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Crazy PGA Championship Recap 1:32:47

1M ago1:32:47

1:32:47

Scottie arrested. Xander wins. Bryson earns fans’ favor once again. We react to everything at the 2024 PGA Championship at Valhalla, from Jon Rahm’s disappointing showing, to Tiger's missed cut, to the “test” of Valhalla, and much more. You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free o…

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If Tiger Asked Tony Manzoni for Help, What Would He Say? 28:59

1M ago28:59

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457 October 7, 2014: Tony Manzoni, author of The Lost Fundamental, discusses what's ailing Tiger and what advice he'd give if Tiger called. You're invited to our next Golf Smarter Adventure! We’re going to Portugal September 5-13, 2024! This is a couples trip, so non-golfers are also invited to join Fred and his wife (non-golfer) for 9 days that in…

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On The Range At The PGA Championship 1:20:09

1M ago1:20:09

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We’re live from the range at Valhalla as everyone from Scottie Scheffler to Tommy Fleetwood walks by preparing the second major championship of the year. We discuss Rory’s chances, Dad Scottie returning to action, Tiger’s under the radar week, the latest LIV/Tour negotiations, Valhalla and more. And we do Closest To The Pin and From The Gallery. Yo…

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How A Golf Simulator Can Improve Your Game and Lower Your Scores with Igor Vainshtein of GolfTrak.app 47:30

1M ago47:30

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947: Igor Vainshtein, the founder of GolfTrak.app, shares his journey in the golf industry and the future of technology in golf. Igor talks about the rise of 24-hour golf practice areas and the convergence of technology in the golf industry. He introduces GolfTrak.app, a launch monitor app that uses the cameras on your phone to provide accurate dat…

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PGA Championship Preview, and Alistair Docherty Joins 1:45:59

1M ago1:45:59

1:45:59

Alistair Docherty joins the show fresh off his T2 finish at the Myrtle Beach Classic to discuss the life-changing week, what it means for his golf career, Kevin Kisner lighting a fire under him, and more. Before Alistair, we dive into Rory’s win at Wells Fargo, Scottie’s preparation for the PGA, goatee Tiger Woods, Nelly Korda’s winning streak comi…

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Head at Address. Hitting Behind the Ball, and more from Tony Manzoni (RIP) 27:31

2M ago27:31

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GSfMO#456 September 30, 2014 Tony Manzoni joins us for part 1 of an hour long conversation. In this episode we cover common swing mechanics issues experienced by most golfers, like hitting behind the ball, alignment, head position and more. Part 2 starts with Tony wondering what he would say if Tiger called for advice. You're invited to our next Go…

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Rory Rifting feat. Ben An & Matthieu Pavon 1:43:01

2M ago1:43:01

1:43:01

Two guests! Ben An (51:18) & Matthieu Pavon (1:21:21) join the show. And the crew discusses Rory revealing info on some worsening relationships with PGA Tour policy board members, Nelly rolling into the MET Gala, underrated golf towns, and do Closest To The Pin and From The Gallery. You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify…

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Strategies for Overcoming The Push for Perfection on the Golf Course with Paul Salter 48:55

2M ago48:55

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946: This week we speak to Paul Salter, a high-performance mindset coach, about overcoming mental and emotional obstacles in golf. Paul discusses the importance of awareness and curiosity in understanding and managing the mental hazards that can affect performance. Paul suggests strategies such as breathwork, taking space, finding humor, and develo…

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S2 E46 - Time's Up 1:10:17

2M ago1:10:17

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Tick. Tick. Tick. The Duncans go for gold. Max makes the cut. Claire holds the line. Content warnings: surreality, natural disaster themes, apocalyptic themes, missing child, emotionally intense conversation, allusion to drug use, disorientation, mention of gore and disembowlment, sexism, warfare themes Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/69kkcxs6…

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