Best Justin Stagner Podcasts (2024)

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Putts Per Round and Other Traditional Stats 27:38

12m 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…

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

2h 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, …

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US Senior Open Recap 30:05

41m 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…

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Episode #6- Kyle Belcher 56:29

1d ago56:29

56:29

Kyle Belcher is a stand up comedian from Alabama. His towering 6'9 figure is just the first thing you notice about him, before he begins making you laugh uncontrollably. He joins Justin this week on the podcast and they bounce all over the place from fast food to Jason Statham. Watch, Laugh, and Enjoy. Kyle Belcher: https://linktr.ee/kylebelchercom…

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Are Golfers Peaking Earlier? 32:12

3d 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…

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

5d 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…

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US Open Recap 49:53

7d 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…

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Episode #5- Deanna Brown 54:58

8d ago54:58

54:58

Deanna Brown is a former University of Alabama strength coach, who has a national championship ring to prove it. She is now achieving her dream of running her own gym while juggling motherhood and being a prominent fitness influencer. Her and Justin discuss her beginning and have plenty of laughs along the way. We hope you enjoy this episode as muc…

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Learning from Tour Player Swings, Part 2 (Lag) 22:24

10d ago22:24

22:24

Today's episode, Mark again pulls up motion capture data from elite players—this time, Sergio Garcia and Billy Horschel. Sergio is famous for his lag: that deep angle he gets between his lead forearm and the club shaft as he transitions into the downswing. In this episode, Mark asks Lou and Greg to compare that angle between Sergio and Horschel (fo…

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SMS - Percent of US Male Golfers, Plus vs High Index 11:39

12d ago11:39

11:39

Welcome to the "Saturday Morning Golf Stat" from the Hack it Out Golf Podcast. Managing expectations isn't just about individual shots. What percentage of golfers reach a plus index? And how many golfers maintain a relatively high handicap? In this Saturday stat, we join Lou, Mark, and Greg to talk about the ends of the bell curve of the handicaps.…

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Champions Tour Midseason Recap 23:56

14d ago23:56

23:56

Right now, we're about halfway through Greg Chalmer's first season on the PGA Champions Tour. In this episode, he and Lou and Mark recap the season thus far. In addition, they talk about Greg's road ahead: what he needs to do the remainder of the season to secure status on the Champions Tour next year, so that he won't have to keep qualifying into …

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Episode #4- Brother Mal 53:00

16d ago53:00

53:00

Malcolm Sirmons AKA" Brother Mal" joins Justin this week on the podcast. Brother Mal is a fellow content creator, who has been featured in a few of Justin's comedy skits. They talk about how it feels for Malcolm to become a part of the Southern Grandpa universe. There are plenty of laughs to be had on this episode. We hope you enjoy listening. Be o…

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Lexi Thompson and Golf Social Media 31:15

17d ago31:15

31:15

In recent days, Lexi Thompson announced her retirement from professional golf. In this episode, Greg, Lou, and Mark talk about the reasons behind her decision. What is it like to travel on a tour for 15 years? How is a person supposed to handle being accessible online, where every anonymous person can make the cruelest comments about you? Where to …

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SMS - 5 Index Players, Age 20s vs 60s, SG Short Game 12:29

19d ago12:29

12:29

Welcome to the "Saturday Morning Golf Stat" from the Hack it Out Golf Podcast. Sometimes the stats confirm long-held suspicions. Sometimes they overturn them. In today's episode, Lou asks us to consider two 5-index golfers. One of them is in his 20s; the other in his 60s. Which of them, on average, has the better short game? And by how much? Greg a…

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2024 Senior PGA Championship Recap 41:16

21d ago41:16

41:16

Greg Chalmers played his first Champions Tour major—and was this close to winning the whole thing! In this episode, Greg joins Mark and Lou to talk through the event, including the tense final stretch, in which Greg had the lead before he was overtaken on the final few holes. Where to find us: Mark Crossfield's weekly newsletter: https://www.crossf…

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Episode #3- My Wife 33:43

26d ago33:43

33:43

This week on the pod Justin has his very own wife on the podcast. They touch on some funny subjects such as their own private language they use to talk back and forth. How different life has become for them and how much they are enjoying it. There are some hilarious moments that we hope you all enjoy! Please Like, Subscribe, & Share. Justin Stagner…

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Learning from Tour Player Swings, Part 2 (Trail Elbow) 20:33

24d ago20:33

20:33

Today's episode, Mark again pulls up motion capture data from elite players—this time, Rory and Bryson. Here, he focuses in on a comparison the angle of the trail elbow. After quizzing Lou and Greg about how these Tour players differ, Mark gives instruction on what is an overlooked element of a golf swing, so that we can apply these motion capture …

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SMS - 180 in Fairway, Greens Hit, Scratch-10-20 12:41

26d ago12:41

12:41

Welcome to the "Saturday Morning Golf Stat" from the Hack it Out Golf Podcast. Here's a great expectations podcast: in this episode, Lou has Mark and Greg guessing how often a scratch, 10-, and 20-index player will hit the green from 180–185 yards. Listen in and you'll get a good idea of what a realistic number is—and how you need to improve! Each …

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Learning from Tour Player Swings 25:23

28d ago25:23

25:23

Tony Finau and Rory McIlroy: both elite players, and both capable of absolutely smashing drivers. But how? In this episode, Mark grabs Lou's Stat host microphone and quizzes Lou and Greg about some of the measured movements in Finau's and McIlroy's swings. What do they do alike—and in what ways are their swings profoundly different? And most import…

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Episode #2- alliefromalabama 47:05

1M ago47:05

47:05

Allie Elmore AKA alliefromalabama is a social media influencer who gears her content towards her lifestyle as a SAHM, while helping fellow creators on their journey. We touch on how she got started and some fun subjects such as her dad's hilarious hobby. alliefomalabama: Tik Tok @_alliefromalabama_ Justin Stagner: linktr.ee/justinstagner…

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Qualifying for the US Senior Open 30:37

1M ago30:37

30:37

Greg Chalmers continues his roll! In today's episode, Greg recaps his qualifying round for the 2024 US Senior Open. He, Lou, and Mark talk about the qualifying site he chose, his work going into the day, his choice to play without his caddie (a detail that got Lou very interested), and his hopes for the tournament itself. Where to find us: Mark Cro…

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SMS - Tee Shot, 10 Handicap, Driving for 0 SG 12:14

1M ago12:14

12:14

Welcome to the "Saturday Morning Golf Stat" from the Hack it Out Golf Podcast. Today is an all-time reality check in expectations management. If you're a 10-index golfer, how far do you need to hit a tee shot into the fairway to break even in strokes gained? What about in the rough? Lou puts this question to Greg and Mark, and the answer will proba…

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Preparing for the Senior PGA Championship 29:27

1M ago29:27

29:27

Recorded before last week's Senior PGA Championship, this episode features discussion with Greg, Mark, and Lou and Greg prepares for his first Champions Tour major. We know, with the benefit of hindsight, that Greg played really well, finishing third. Here, we'll listen to how Greg got ready for the tournament, tweaking some of his equipment (espec…

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Episode #1- Mama Tot 44:08

1M ago44:08

44:08

Mama Tot is a huge presence on social media with over 12M followers on Tik Tok alone. She is well known for her uplifting videos and motivational messages with a steady mix of reviews and comedy for your viewing pleasure. Mama Tot joins Justin for his very first episode. They discuss her beginnings and how she became her amazing alter ego. They tou…

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Home Launch Monitors 26:07

1M ago26:07

26:07

What used to be the exclusive property of fitting studios, high-end coaches, and touring professionals is now accessible for the amateur golfer. In this episode, Mark, Lou, and Greg talk home launch monitors. What kinds of options should you consider? What benefit could such a device be to your game? And what might the future hold for this golf imp…

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SMS - Upper Percentile Driving Distances 17:49

1M ago17:49

17:49

Welcome to the "Saturday Morning Golf Stat" from the Hack it Out Golf Podcast. How long is 267 yards? Not in distance, of course: but where would a male golfer whose median drive is 267 rank among his peers? Today, Lou poses that question (and also 284 yards) to Mark and Greg, and the answer will probably surprise you. Expectation management, for t…

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Practice Swings 26:13

1M ago26:13

26:13

Practice swings: useful? Necessary? Time-waster? What are your practice swings for? What about practice swings when you're practicing? In this episode, Mark, Lou, and Greg talk about practice. Should you take a practice swing? If so, for what reason? What should you be trying to accomplish? Here is practical advice to maximize your practice time an…

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Team Golf 30:29

2M ago30:29

30:29

Today's topic: team golf. This discussion is wide-ranging. Mark, Lou, and Greg discuss their own experiences playing team golf, and how it differs for them from playing individually. But then the discussion shifts to team golf at the collegiate and professional levels, and whether the team component helps—or hinders—the enjoyment of being a golf fa…

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SMS - Special PGA Championship Edition 13:17

2M ago13:17

13:17

Welcome to the "Saturday Morning Golf Stat" from the Hack it Out Golf Podcast. On this major weekend, we have a special episode: this week, Mark asks the questions! Mark has some trivia—even Greggie-related trivia—from the history of the PGA Championship, and this week pits Lou vs. Greg in answering the questions. Each of these will be a mini-episo…

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Repairing Pitch Marks 24:12

2M ago24:12

24:12

It's one of the basics of golf etiquette: repair your pitch marks. And yet, almost universally, golfers complain that the other guys don't do it. In this episode, Mark, Lou, and Greg tackle the topic of pitch marks. They float some theories as to why there are so many unrepaired craters in the greens and why the normal campaigns to get more people …

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Trailer 2:40

2M ago2:40

2:40

This is just a trailer of what to expect from The Southern Saturday Podcast. I just give you guys a little insight into where I am thinking things will be going and I even mention who my first guest will be. Justin Stagner: www.linktr.ee/justinstagnerBy Justin Stagner

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Pre-round Warm-up 37:06

2M ago37:06

37:06

How do you get ready for a round? Is your warm-up the sprint from the car to the first tee? Or do you have a scripted-to-the-minute routine, complete with a full physio, range session, short game practice, and a putting schedule? (Looking at you, Lou.) In this episode, Mark, Lou, and Greg give pointers from their own experience on Tour, coaching, a…

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SMS - 100-109 yards, Up and Down, Scratch vs 15 13:00

2M ago13:00

13:00

Welcome to the "Saturday Morning Golf Stat" from the Hack it Out Golf Podcast. In today's episode, the shot under consideration is the obvious green light: the chance to get up and down from about 100 yards away. How often does a scratch player actually accomplish that? What about a 15-handicap? In this episode, Lou brings the numbers for Mark and …

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Professional Tour TV Ratings 24:34

2M ago24:34

24:34

How much golf have you been watching? In this episode, Greg brings the numbers (Lou is impressed) on this season's steep decline in TV viewership of the Tour. Mark, Lou, and Greg talk about the factors that might be contributing to this downturn, including the play, the product, and the switch to streaming instead of TV. They also discuss the link—…

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Walking vs. Cart/Buggy vs. Trolley/Pushcart 20:22

2M ago20:22

20:22

How do you get around the golf course? Do you walk and carry your bag? Or do you push a pushcart/trolley? Or do you typically ride a cart/buggy? [Also, could we please get an the English speakers around the world to adopt one language?] In this episode, Mark, Lou, and Greg talk about how they prefer their golf commute. Lou talks about the effect of…

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Saturday Morning Golf Stat - 20 Yards, 15 Index, PW vs LW 13:35

2M ago13:35

13:35

Welcome to the "Saturday Morning Golf Stat" from the Hack it Out Golf Podcast. In this week's stat, an ordinary golfer is 20 yards from the hole with a reasonable amount of green to work with. Should he use his LW or PW? Lou quizzes Mark and Greg on this question, and the three of them have a great discussion that might well help you make choices o…

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Professional Caddies 31:00

2M ago31:00

31:00

Caddies have long been part of professional golf—some have achieved remarkable, sustained success. In this episode, Mark and Greg talk about the role of a caddie in professional golf: how they are chosen, what their responsibilities are, the boundaries of on- and off-course friendships, and the challenge of changing a caddie. Where to find us: Mark…

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Dealing With a Slump 16:30

2M ago16:30

16:30

A slump. A setback. A downturn in form. A funk. A run of bad play. Whatever you want to call it, anyone who plays golf for any length of time will have a period in which their standard of play isn't meeting the standard that they've already established. How do you turn things around? In this episode, Mark, Lou, and Greg give their advice for shakin…

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Saturday Morning Golf Stat - GIR, Scratch vs 15 Index 16:08

2M ago16:08

16:08

Welcome to the "Saturday Morning Golf Stat" from the Hack it Out Golf Podcast. This week's stat is simple: greens in regulation, the "traditional" stat that has the greatest correlation with handicap and scoring. In this episode, Lou asks Mark and Greg to guess the average GIRs of a scratch golfer and of a 15-index player. After, they give advice t…

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Using Ground Forces 31:52

2M ago31:52

31:52

With Lou out for this episode, Mark and Greg sit down to talk ground forces. Perhaps you caught Mark's video about the lesson Greg had about ground forces (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Eay0xd61fyY). In today's show, they talk about what it means to use the ground (hint: you are), how to use the ground well, and how wise use of technology can lea…

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Project Lou: Episode Five 30:07

3M ago30:07

30:07

Project Lou returns! In this episode, Mark, Lou, and Greg talk about Lou's current progress, including a recent driver lesson in which Lou learned that he was re-gripping his hands on his driver swing. The guys talk about the importance of lessons—continued lessons—and maybe make some plans for another in-person meeting in the future. Where to find…

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Saturday Morning Golf Stat - 15 Yard Bunker, Scratch and 15, Shots to Hole Out 13:42

3M ago13:42

13:42

Welcome to the "Saturday Morning Golf Stat" from the Hack it Out Golf Podcast. This week's episode takes us to a greenside bunker, where we're joined by a scratch golfer and a 15 index. How many shots, on average, will it take each of them to hole out? In our episode this week, Greg and Mark each take a crack at answering Lou's question, and then t…

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Masters Recap 50:49

3M ago50:49

50:49

Scottie dons a second green jacket at the 2024 Masters! In this episode, Lou, Mark, and Greg offer their opinions on the recently-concluded major, from the course setup, the app experience, whether dominance is boring, Tiger's performance—and more. Join us as we revisit the highlights of one of the best events of the season. Where to find us: Mark …

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When to Change Coaches 31:48

3M ago31:48

31:48

In this episode of the Hack It Out Golf podcast, Mark, Lou, and Greg talk coaching—and when to consider changing coaches. With some big name Tour players either changing coaches or making headlines from seeing new coaches, it's a good time to consider the reasons that you might find benefit in a different instructor. Greg will talk about his own ex…

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Saturday Morning Golf Stat - 500 yards, Shots to Hole Out, Scratch and 20 Index 12:23

3M ago12:23

12:23

Welcome to the "Saturday Morning Golf Stat" from the Hack it Out Golf Podcast. Following up on last week's episode, this week we're sitting on the tee of a 500 yard par 5 with a scratch golfer and a 20 handicap. On average, how many shots will it take each of them to finish the hole? Lou poses this question to Mark and Greg, and after sorting throu…

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Go For It or Lay Up? 32:23

3M ago32:23

32:23

The advice to lay up to your favorite yardage simply refuses to go away, and people who really ought to know better continue to advocate for a strategy that is objectively unsound. In this episode, Mark and Lou (minus Greg, who was out owning the Champions Tour) attack this myth again. They also give important clarification: in rejecting "laying up…

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Masters Preview 33:28

3M ago33:28

33:28

It's the first major of the year! In this episode, Mark, Greg, and Lou talk about the 2024 Masters, offering their projections for winners, notable missed cuts, and what Tiger Woods might do this year. Along the way, they talk about their own experiences at Augusta. Settle in for a great intro to one of the best week's in the golf year. Where to fi…

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Saturday Morning Golf Stat - 400 yards, Shots to Hole Out, Scratch and 20 Index 13:18

3M ago13:18

13:18

Welcome to the "Saturday Morning Golf Stat" from the Hack it Out Golf Podcast. In this episode, we're sitting on the tee of a 400 yard par 4 with a scratch golfer and a 20 handicap. On average, how many shots will it take each of them to finish the hole? Lou poses this question to Mark and Greg, and after sorting through the answers, they consider …

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The Galleri Classic Recap 37:26

3M ago37:26

37:26

Last week, Hack It Out co-host Greg Chalmers continued his first season on the Champions Tour by qualifying for the Galleri Classic. Once again, he needed to play very well to continue to earn spots in upcoming Champions Tour events. In this episode, he's joined by Lou Stagner and Mark Crossfield as he recaps the week, from the Tuesday Qualifier, t…

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10K MOI Drivers 19:13

3M ago19:13

19:13

Most years, the new driver releases boast about their new higher ball speeds and being the longest ever. This year, a major talking point for a few of the driver releases is their higher forgiveness, boasting 10K MOI specifications. In this episode, Mark leads Lou and Greg in a discussion of MOI, marketing, and whether these new drivers are likely …

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