golf SMARTER

GS#1011 Summary: This week we talk to Richard Berle, founder of GolfFit.com [https://home.golffit.com/] and the Golf Fit app, a platform designed to enhance golfers' fitness and performance. He shares his personal journey, including overcoming injuries and the realization of the importance of fitness in golf. The conversation delves into the challenges of the fitness industry, the need for personalized workout plans, and the role of community in maintaining fitness routines.  In this conversation, Richard discusses the importance of golf-specific training, emphasizing the need for golfers to adapt their workouts based on their body's feedback. He highlights the significance of core strength in preventing injuries and the necessity of finding knowledgeable trainers who understand golf fitness. Berle introduces the concept of 'winning the moment' to help individuals overcome resistance to working out and stresses the importance of pre-round workouts to prepare for a successful day on the course. Download the GolfFit app, for iOS or Android, and try it for free for 7 days. If you like it and sign up for the monthly plan, use "GolfSmarter" to get your first month at HALF PRICE. If you choose their annual plan using "GolfSmarter" you'll get 20% off! Please check out this article about Fred's golf and podcast journey called "A Lifetime On The Air" [https://read.nxtbook.com/ggrw/ncga_golf_plus/may_2025/a_lifetime_on_the_air.html]that was published in the NCGA Magazine (Northern California Golf Association) recently!    Get more when your visit the refreshed golfsmarter.com! [https://golfsmarter.com/] * Introduce an Upcoming Episode: Receive free gifts for recording a show opening by clicking on "Record Your Show Open Here!" tab on the right side of golfsmarter.com [https://golfsmarter.com/].  * Watch Daily Video Highlights from Our Interviews: Follow @golfsmarter on Instagram, X, Facebook, TikTok, YouTube daily to see our highlights and helpful insights from our interviews on the podcast.  * Post a Review: you'll receive three free gifts when you post an honest review about Golf Smarter the podcast. * Fill Out a Listener Survey: It only takes a few minutes to fill out our survey, which helps us to better serve your interests in the podcast. You'll receive a free link to Tony Manzoni's video and Justin Tang’s summary of Tony’s Lost Fundamental on pdf! This episode is brought to you by BreakfastBalls.Golf. Visit BreakfastBalls.Golf [https://breakfastballs.golf/] for the best quality and pricing on premium used golf balls. Find your favorite brand at half the price of new balls!  Use GOLFSMARTER at checkout for 20% off your order! This episode is brought to you by the Tour Striker Golf Academy. Visit tourstriker.com/TSGA [https://tourstriker.com/TSGA] and use the code GOLFSMARTER to get your first month of the Tour Striker GolfAcademy Online free, plus instant access to two bonus courses—'The Recipe for Better Golf' and 'Bombs: How to Consistently Smash the Driver”: a $194 value for free. This episode is brought to you by 5Hour Energy. 5-hour ENERGY Transfusion flavor is available online or in stores. Head to 5hourENERGY.com [https://5hourenergy.com/] and order yours today! Check out "Invested in the Game", a new original podcast from Charles Schwab. This podcast is their way of sharing the incredible stories behind the game. Listen now at schwab.com/TheGame [https://schwab.com/TheGame] or wherever you get your podcasts. This episode is sponsored by Indeed. Please visit indeed.com/GOLFSMARTER [http://indeed.com/GOLFSMARTER] and get a $75 SPONSORED JOB CREDIT. Terms and conditions apply. This episode is sponsored by HIMS. Start your free online visit today HIMS.com/golfsmarter [https://hims.com/golfsmarter] and received personalized ED treatment options.

GS#411 November19, 2013 Kenny Giannini has created putters for Arnold Palmer, Greg Norman, Mark O’Meara and “pretty much everyone”. In this conversation, World class putter designer Kenny Giannini discusses putter components that go into creating a great putter. From this episode, you'll become more informed on each element of a putter, why it works, and what works best for you. Get more when your visit the refreshed golfsmarter.com! [https://golfsmarter.com/] * Introduce an Upcoming Episode: Receive free gifts for recording a show opening by clicking on "Record Your Show Open Here!" tab on the right side of golfsmarter.com [https://golfsmarter.com/].  * Watch Daily Video Highlights from Our Interviews: Follow @golfsmarter on Instagram, X, Facebook, TikTok, YouTube daily to see our highlights and helpful insights from our interviews on the podcast.  * Post a Review: you'll receive three free gifts when you post an honest review about Golf Smarter the podcast. * Fill Out a Listener Survey: It only takes a few minutes to fill out our survey, which helps us to better serve your interests in the podcast. You'll receive a free link to Tony Manzoni's video and Justin Tang’s summary of Tony’s Lost Fundamental on pdf! This episode is brought to you by BreakfastBalls.Golf. Visit BreakfastBalls.Golf [https://breakfastballs.golf/] for the best quality and pricing on premium used golf balls. Find your favorite brand at half the price of new balls!  Use GOLFSMARTER at checkout for 20% off your order! This episode is brought to you by the Tour Striker Golf Academy. Visit tourstriker.com/TSGA [https://tourstriker.com/TSGA] and use the code GOLFSMARTER to get your first month of the Tour Striker GolfAcademy Online free, plus instant access to two bonus courses—'The Recipe for Better Golf' and 'Bombs: How to Consistently Smash the Driver”: a $194 value for free. This episode is brought to you by 5Hour Energy. 5-hour ENERGY Transfusion flavor is available online or in stores. Head to 5hourENERGY.com [https://5hourenergy.com/] and order yours today! Check out "Invested in the Game", a new original podcast from Charles Schwab. This podcast is their way of sharing the incredible stories behind the game. Listen now at schwab.com/TheGame [https://schwab.com/TheGame] or wherever you get your podcasts. This episode is sponsored by Indeed. Please visit indeed.com/GOLFSMARTER [http://indeed.com/GOLFSMARTER] and get a $75 SPONSORED JOB CREDIT. Terms and conditions apply.

GS#1010 This time on the Golf Smarter Podcast, Eric Alpenfels, Director of Instruction at Pinehurst,  discusses the innovative approach of instinct putting, which encourages golfers to focus on the hole rather than the ball. Alpenfels shares insights on how this technique can improve distance control and overall performance on the green, while also discussing the evolution of golf equipment and the importance of trust in the putting process. His latest book, 'Evidence-Based Golf,' contrasts empirical and non-empirical evidence, emphasizing the need for golf instructors to rely on research rather than anecdotal evidence.  Please check out this article about Fred's golf and podcast journey called "A Lifetime On The Air" [https://read.nxtbook.com/ggrw/ncga_golf_plus/may_2025/a_lifetime_on_the_air.html]that was published in the NCGA Magazine (Northern California Golf Association) recently!    Get more when your visit the refreshed golfsmarter.com! [https://golfsmarter.com/] * Introduce an Upcoming Episode: Receive free gifts for recording a show opening by clicking on "Record Your Show Open Here!" tab on the right side of golfsmarter.com [https://golfsmarter.com/].  * Watch Daily Video Highlights from Our Interviews: Follow @golfsmarter on Instagram, X, Facebook, TikTok, YouTube daily to see our highlights and helpful insights from our interviews on the podcast.  * Post a Review: you'll receive three free gifts when you post an honest review about Golf Smarter the podcast. * Fill Out a Listener Survey: It only takes a few minutes to fill out our survey, which helps us to better serve your interests in the podcast. You'll receive a free link to Tony Manzoni's video and Justin Tang’s summary of Tony’s Lost Fundamental on pdf! This episode is brought to you by BreakfastBalls.Golf. Visit BreakfastBalls.Golf [https://breakfastballs.golf/] for the best quality and pricing on premium used golf balls. Find your favorite brand at half the price of new balls!  Use GOLFSMARTER at checkout for 20% off your order! This episode is brought to you by the Tour Striker Golf Academy. Visit tourstriker.com/TSGA [https://tourstriker.com/TSGA] and use the code GOLFSMARTER to get your first month of the Tour Striker GolfAcademy Online free, plus instant access to two bonus courses—'The Recipe for Better Golf' and 'Bombs: How to Consistently Smash the Driver”: a $194 value for free. This episode is brought to you by 5Hour Energy. 5-hour ENERGY Transfusion flavor is available online or in stores. Head to 5hourENERGY.com [https://5hourenergy.com/] and order yours today! Check out "Invested in the Game", a new original podcast from Charles Schwab. This podcast is their way of sharing the incredible stories behind the game. Listen now at schwab.com/TheGame [https://schwab.com/TheGame] or wherever you get your podcasts. This episode is sponsored by Indeed. Please visit indeed.com/GOLFSMARTER [http://indeed.com/GOLFSMARTER] and get a $75 SPONSORED JOB CREDIT. Terms and conditions apply.

GS#405 October 8, 2013 Despite strict USGA guidelines, not all golf clubs perform the same. Golf Professionals play with sticks that are meticulously tailored to their swing. Amateur golfers make purchases based on what the Pros play. No matter their skill level, few golfers take advantage of being fitted for clubs that compliment their swing style. Host Fred Greene is in the market for a new Driver, fairway driver, and hybrids and was amazed to learn how different each club performs for his swing. During the 90 minute session, join Fred to learn why club head speed, launch angle, spin rate, dispersion are important, and that some older models suit him better than “the newest and the greatest”. **Note: The beep is when Nick mentioned a price that may not be available everywhere. If you'd prefer to watch this, it's available on our GolfSmarterTV channel at https://youtu.be/_TynkSmMrB0?si=fF4gsjf5y_7SRGEc Please check out this article about Fred's golf and podcast journey called "A Lifetime On The Air" [https://read.nxtbook.com/ggrw/ncga_golf_plus/may_2025/a_lifetime_on_the_air.html]that was published in the NCGA Magazine (Northern California Golf Association) recently!   Get more when your visit the refreshed golfsmarter.com! [https://golfsmarter.com/] * Introduce an Upcoming Episode: Receive free gifts for recording a show opening by clicking on "Record Your Show Open Here!" tab on the right side of golfsmarter.com [https://golfsmarter.com/].  * Watch Daily Video Highlights from Our Interviews: Follow @golfsmarter on Instagram, X, Facebook, TikTok, YouTube daily to see our highlights and helpful insights from our interviews on the podcast.  * Post a Review: you'll receive three free gifts when you post an honest review about Golf Smarter the podcast. * Fill Out a Listener Survey: It only takes a few minutes to fill out our survey, which helps us to better serve your interests in the podcast. You'll receive a free link to Tony Manzoni's video and Justin Tang’s summary of Tony’s Lost Fundamental on pdf! This episode is brought to you by BreakfastBalls.Golf. Visit BreakfastBalls.Golf [https://breakfastballs.golf/] for the best quality and pricing on premium used golf balls. Find your favorite brand at half the price of new balls!  Use GOLFSMARTER at checkout for 20% off your order! This episode is brought to you by the Tour Striker Golf Academy. Visit tourstriker.com/TSGA [https://tourstriker.com/TSGA] and use the code GOLFSMARTER to get your first month of the Tour Striker GolfAcademy Online free, plus instant access to two bonus courses—'The Recipe for Better Golf' and 'Bombs: How to Consistently Smash the Driver”: a $194 value for free. This episode is brought to you by 5Hour Energy. 5-hour ENERGY Transfusion flavor is available online or in stores. Head to 5hourENERGY.com [https://5hourenergy.com/] and order yours today! Check out "Invested in the Game", a new original podcast from Charles Schwab. This podcast is their way of sharing the incredible stories behind the game. Listen now at schwab.com/TheGame [https://schwab.com/TheGame] or wherever you get your podcasts. This episode is sponsored by Indeed. Please visit indeed.com/GOLFSMARTER [http://indeed.com/GOLFSMARTER] and get a $75 SPONSORED JOB CREDIT. Terms and conditions apply.  This episode is sponsored by Indeed. Please visit indeed.com/GOLFSMARTER [http://indeed.com/GOLFSMARTER] and get a $75 SPONSORED JOB CREDIT. Terms and conditions apply.

GS#1009 Summary: This week we speak to Marc Bender, Managing Partner for multiple golf companies including Hidden Links Travel, Golfpac Travel, TeeTimes USA, Go Play Golf Card, and Upper Deck Golf. In this episode, Fred and Marc discuss their connection at the Masters, the intricacies of golf course architecture, and the evolution of golf greens. Marc is well connected in the golf industry and has met and played with some of the top names in our sport. He's also traveled extensively to golf courses throughout the world so he's well equiped to discuss the evolution of golf course greens, particularly focusing on the advancements in green speeds and their impact on players. The discussion highlights how technology and agronomy have transformed the game, and how this has affected different types of players.They delve into the debates surrounding historical versus modern courses, and the importance of understanding the nuances of putting on different types of greens. The conversation highlights the passion for golf and the community that surrounds it. Please check out this article about Fred's golf and podcast journey called "A Lifetime On The Air" [https://read.nxtbook.com/ggrw/ncga_golf_plus/may_2025/a_lifetime_on_the_air.html]that was published in the NCGA Magazine (Northern California Golf Association) recently!    Get more when your visit the refreshed golfsmarter.com! [https://golfsmarter.com/] * Introduce an Upcoming Episode: Receive free gifts for recording a show opening by clicking on "Record Your Show Open Here!" tab on the right side of golfsmarter.com [https://golfsmarter.com/].  * Watch Daily Video Highlights from Our Interviews: Follow @golfsmarter on Instagram, X, Facebook, TikTok, YouTube daily to see our highlights and helpful insights from our interviews on the podcast.  * Post a Review: you'll receive three free gifts when you post an honest review about Golf Smarter the podcast. * Fill Out a Listener Survey: It only takes a few minutes to fill out our survey, which helps us to better serve your interests in the podcast. You'll receive a free link to Tony Manzoni's video and Justin Tang’s summary of Tony’s Lost Fundamental on pdf! This episode is brought to you by BreakfastBalls.Golf. Visit BreakfastBalls.Golf [https://breakfastballs.golf/] for the best quality and pricing on premium used golf balls. Find your favorite brand at half the price of new balls!  Use GOLFSMARTER at checkout for 20% off your order! This episode is brought to you by the Tour Striker Golf Academy. Visit tourstriker.com/TSGA [https://tourstriker.com/TSGA] and use the code GOLFSMARTER to get your first month of the Tour Striker GolfAcademy Online free, plus instant access to two bonus courses—'The Recipe for Better Golf' and 'Bombs: How to Consistently Smash the Driver”: a $194 value for free. This episode is brought to you by 5Hour Energy. 5-hour ENERGY Transfusion flavor is available online or in stores. Head to 5hourENERGY.com [https://5hourenergy.com/] and order yours today! Check out "Invested in the Game", a new original podcast from Charles Schwab. This podcast is their way of sharing the incredible stories behind the game. Listen now at schwab.com/TheGame [https://schwab.com/TheGame] or wherever you get your podcasts. This episode is sponsored by Indeed. Please visit indeed.com/GOLFSMARTER [http://indeed.com/GOLFSMARTER] and get a $75 SPONSORED JOB CREDIT. Terms and conditions apply.