Golf IQ

Golf IQ

By: Golf Digest

Language: en

Categories: Sports, Golf

Become a smarter golfer — faster. Golf IQ is a 3x weekly podcast from Golf Digest. Our goal is simple: To help you understand the game, and become a better golfer because of it. Episode Schedule: Monday and Friday: Golf Digest’s Game Improvement Editor Luke Kerr-Dineen delivers bite-sized insights about the golf swing and course strategy. Wednesday: Golf Digest’s Managing Editor for Equipment Jonathan Wall dives deep into the latest equipment news, and how the new tech can help you.

Episodes

On Tiger's putting greatness
Dec 15, 2025

Tiger Woods turns 50 this month. And although he's regarded as one of the best putters of all time, his putting stroke was not perfect. Sam Weinman and Drew Powell dissect Tiger's putting and what made him so good.


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Duration: 00:14:32
Measure your golf season using the CART system
Dec 12, 2025

The Golf Competence Achievement & Reward Test, otherwise known as the golf CART™, can help you put your year in perspective. Sam Weinman and Golf Digest social guru Will Irwin walk us through the process and share their scores.


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Duration: 00:26:31
Old faces in familiar places
Dec 10, 2025

JWall and Uncle Gene dive into what could be a new trend with some tour players who play a particular brand. Plus, the possibility of new gear signings, a proclamation about an underrated brand and a bit of golf history.


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Duration: 01:03:37
How 'The Let Them Theory' can help your golf
Dec 08, 2025

We can't control everything, especially not on the golf course. But what we can control is whether we take a moment to settle and refocus. It's called 'The Let Them Theory,' made popular by best-selling author Mel Robbins. Sam Weinman and Keely Levins explain how it's applicable to golf.


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Duration: 00:17:41
The case for shutting it down
Dec 05, 2025

Official calendar dates aside, winter is here for much of the country. Sam Weinman and Drew Powell discuss the pros and cons of completely shutting it down in the offseason.


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Duration: 00:11:13
We tested Amazon's new golf ball
Dec 03, 2025

JWall and Uncle Gene break down some of the newest gear to pop up on the USGA's Conforming Club and Ball Lists. Plus, we reviewed Amazon's new golf ball, and Gene put out a video with internet megastar Mr. Beast.


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Duration: 01:02:53
Here's what happens when you grip down
Dec 01, 2025

We've all been told to grip down on a club at one point or another. Maybe it's to take a few yards off when the number is between stock yardages. Maybe it's for a bit of added accuracy. We put gripping down to the test and consulted one of Golf Digest's top teachers and found some interesting results.


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Duration: 00:14:18
The Internet Invitational’s relatable lesson about nerves
Nov 24, 2025

The Internet Invitational's climax was great theater. It also provided an excellent teaching moment and an opportunity for reflection. One of the series' biggest stars, Frankie Borrelli talked with Sam Weinman about how the tournament ended.


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Duration: 00:16:24
What to do when you start hooking your drives
Nov 21, 2025

In this episode of the Golf IQ podcast, LKD talks with Golf Digest Social Media Editor and scratch golfer Will Irwin about what to do when the hooks come creeping into your game.


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Duration: 00:10:58
Catching up on gear releases
Nov 19, 2025

JWall and Uncle Gene discuss fall product releases. New drivers. New golf balls. More putters. The IQ of the pod is down. The gear ramblings are up. We're back, baby.


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Duration: 00:52:21
How to stop negative thoughts over tricky shots
Nov 17, 2025

In this episode of the Golf IQ podcast, LKD talks with Golf Digest Social Media Editor and scratch golfer Will Irwin about battling negative thoughts while you play.


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Duration: 00:11:01
5 anti-steep drills we love
Nov 14, 2025

In this episode of the Golf IQ podcast, LKD talks with Golf Digest Social Media Editor and scratch golfer Will Irwin about some drills they both use.


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Duration: 00:12:16
Overlooked gear components that'll instantly improve your game
Nov 12, 2025

Director of Golf Performance and Innovation at Dick's Sporting Goods and Golf Galaxy Chris Marchini is back to answer more of your questions with JWall and Uncle Gene, including gear components that will make you better right away.


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Duration: 00:56:02
How to use digital coaching (the smart way)
Nov 10, 2025

In this episode of the Golf IQ podcast, LKD talks with Skillest co-founder Baden Schaff for some advice about how students can use digital coaching this offseason.


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Duration: 00:17:13
10 things scratch golfers don't say
Nov 07, 2025

In this episode of the Golf IQ podcast, LKD talks with Drew Powell about a recent article about things you never hear scratch golfers say.


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Duration: 00:13:12
How to pick a pro golf swing to learn from
Nov 03, 2025

In this episode of the Golf IQ podcast, LKD talks with Drew Powell about a reader's question about pro golf swings—and how to learn from them.


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Duration: 00:12:50
The paradox that is hurting your golf game
Oct 31, 2025

A surplus of choices seems like it should be a good thing for golfers, but it often ends up being an obstacle. In this episode, LKD talks to Sam Weinman about "the paradox of choice," which is also the topic of the first episode of Sam's new video series, Mind Games.


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Duration: 00:14:52
How to improve the equipment industry
Oct 23, 2025

The gear crew kicks around questions tied to changes they’d make in the gear and fitting space, apex versus landing angle and much more.


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Duration: 00:54:44
What we're working on this offseason (Part 2)
Oct 20, 2025

LKD and Drew Powell are back for Part 2 of this miniseries detailing their offseason practice plan. This time Drew details what he wants to improve upon.


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Duration: 00:11:52
Are zero torque putters taking over?
Oct 17, 2025

Director of Golf Performance and Innovation at Dick's Sporting Goods and Golf Galaxy Chris Marchini returns to answer your questions with Uncle Gene. Plus, a JWall giveaway spree.


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Duration: 01:00:56
What we're working on this offseason (Part 1)
Oct 17, 2025

In the first of a two-part mini series, LKD details how he's trying to feel comfortable hitting a fade for next golf season. As someone who typically draws the ball, and whose miss is a hook, a fade makes him uncomfortable for all sorts of reasons. Together with Drew Powell, LKD has come up with a plan.


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Duration: 00:12:07
Add 20 yards without increasing swing speed
Oct 10, 2025

You read that right. Using a swing robot, we tested different swing paths and ball flights to see how much distance a slicer could gain by straightening their ball flight.


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Duration: 00:14:38
What questions to ask a fitter
Oct 10, 2025

Director of Golf Performance and Innovation at Dick's and Golf Galaxy is back with JWall and Uncle Gene — who will not be silenced! — to answer more of your questions.


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Duration: 00:41:55
Why you should set up differently in the rough
Oct 06, 2025

LKD and Drew Powell have another tip from Golf Digest No. 1 Teacher Mark Blackburn, this time regarding how you should set up to hit shots out of the rough.


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Duration: 00:13:05
How your backswing can help you hit different wedge shots
Oct 03, 2025

LKD and Drew Powell are back with tips from Golf Digest's No. 1 teacher Mark Blackburn for hitting different types of wedge shots.


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Duration: 00:12:04
This driver metric can help you bomb it off the tee
Oct 02, 2025

In the latest episode, JWall and Uncle Gene recap a rowdy Ryder Cup, analyze the balls used by each foursome pairing and discuss a rarely used driver metric that can lead to more distance.


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Duration: 00:43:05
The man who changed the putter industry
Sep 24, 2025

In this new Golf IQ Gear series, Jonathan Wall and Gene Parente spotlight some of the innovators, disruptors and visionaries who have helped shape the equipment industry. For Part 1, JWall talks with Bill Presse IV, the inventor of Lie Angle Balance.


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Duration: 00:54:46
How golf balls could impact the Ryder Cup
Sep 17, 2025

JWall and Uncle Gene dive into the breakdown of who plays what ball on each Ryder Cup team and how that could impact strategy. Plus a fan-favorite is back in stock in a limited quantity and a giveaway.


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Duration: 00:50:34
A cheat sheet for first tee nerves
Sep 16, 2025

First tee nerves are not reserved for the weekend warriors among us. The affect the world's best, especially on big stages like the Ryder Cup and Solheim Cup. Here's how to handle them.


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Duration: 00:14:14
Boring things pros do that work (Part 2)
Sep 12, 2025

As amateurs, we often find some quick fix that'll help us get better temporarily, but the reason pros get good and stay good is because they have the patience to do things the rest of us typically don't. In this miniseries, LKD explores a number of boring things pros told him they do that work for them.


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Duration: 00:12:30
The future of putter design is on the French Riviera
Sep 10, 2025

J Wall and Uncle Gene are back from a late-summer break with news of a putter that can be all things and a whole lot of golf ball talk.


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Duration: 00:44:32
Boring things pros do that work (Part 1)
Sep 08, 2025

As amateurs, we often find some quick fix that'll help us get better temporarily, but the reason pros get good and stay good is because they have the patience to do things the rest of us typically don't. In this miniseries, LKD explores a number of boring things pros told him they do that work for them.


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Duration: 00:12:21
Playing from the forward tees—an experiment
Aug 29, 2025

Are you comfortable going low? Do you get nervous when you've got a career-best round going? This Bryson DeChambeau-approved drill should help. Emphasis on "should," because as LKD and Sam Weinman found out, it can also reveal glaring deficiencies in your game.


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Duration: 00:14:25
What's the deal with hollow-body irons?
Aug 27, 2025

JWall and Uncle Gene shine the light on hollow irons. And there's one club in Tommy Fleetwood's bag that deserves a closer look.


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Duration: 00:45:31
Comparing the last two Titleist T-Series iron families
Aug 20, 2025

JWall and Uncle Gene dive into non-blue blood gear companies, a new golf ball for Bryson, the last two iterations of the Titleist T-Series irons and ... horses?


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Duration: 01:02:15
The worst gear signings ever
Aug 13, 2025

JWall and Uncle Gene discuss some of the most peculiar and worst gear signings on the PGA Tour. Plus, the dynamic duo goes back and forth on how players' perceptions on gear differs, regardless of skill level.


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Duration: 00:49:45
How to change your golf swing—quickly (Part 4)
Aug 08, 2025

Fixing your golf swing might be easier than you think. Dr. Luke Benoit joins LKD in the fourth and final part of our new mini-series 'How to change your golf swing—quickly.'


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Duration: 00:11:20
Are the FedEx Cup Playoffs altering equipment deals?
Aug 06, 2025

JWall and Uncle Gene return from a short summer vacation to dish on L.A.B. Golf being sold and the Titleist prototype ball Cameron Young used in his first PGA Tour victory. Plus, is the FedEx Cup Playoff structure to blame for the lack of new equipment deals?


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Duration: 00:45:56
How to change your golf swing—quickly (Part 3)
Aug 04, 2025

You may be practicing wrong. The good news is, humans are wired to problem solve. Dr. Luke Benoit explains how he gets his students' swings calibrated.


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Duration: 00:12:22
How to change your golf swing—quickly (Part 2)
Aug 01, 2025

Fixing your golf swing might be easier than you think. Dr. Luke Benoit joins LKD in the second part of our new mini-series 'How to change your golf swing—quickly.'


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Duration: 00:14:41
How to change your golf swing—quickly (Part 1)
Jul 28, 2025

Fixing your golf swing might be easier than you think. Dr. Luke Benoit joins LKD in the first part of our new mini-series How to change your golf swing—quickly.


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Duration: 00:13:57
Inside the Golf Digest Company Match Play (Part 4)
Jul 25, 2025

LKD and Sam Weinman dive into the intricacies of the handicap system and how to input "would be" scores when playing match play and why it's so imperative to record every hole.


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Duration: 00:15:43
Open Championship recap, Scottie's bag and why you should play urethane golf balls
Jul 23, 2025

JWall and Uncle Gene recap the Open Championship at Royal Portrush, dive into some minutiae in Scottie Scheffler's bag and discuss the differences between surlyn and urethane golf balls.


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Duration: 00:47:25
Getting to know your friendly neighborhood fitter with Chris Marchini (Part 6)
Jul 16, 2025

Golf Galaxy Director of Golf Experience and master fitter Chris Marchini returns to the pod to discuss all things wedges. Then JWall, Uncle Gene and Chris chop it up while answering your questions.


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Duration: 01:18:45
Getting to know your friendly neighborhood fitter with Chris Marchini (Part 5)
Jul 09, 2025

Golf Galaxy Director of Golf Experience and master fitter Chris Marchini returns to the pod for another Q&A with a focus on shafts.


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Duration: 00:49:37
Common sense tips to avoid double bogeys
Jul 07, 2025

In the latest episode of Golf IQ, Luke Kerr-Dineen shares a recent interview with Jon Sherman about double bogeys—and how to avoid them.


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Duration: 00:28:11
JWall and Uncle Gene's pre-July 4th ramblings
Jul 02, 2025

JWall and Uncle Gene return with musings on the latest gear trends, including Rocket Classic winner Aldrich Potgieter's curious 3-wood choice, some robot testing numbers and more.


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Duration: 00:33:03
Getting to know your friendly neighborhood fitter with Chris Marchini (Part 4)
Jun 25, 2025

Golf Galaxy Director of Golf Experience and master fitter Chris Marchini returns to the pod to field listeners' questions on the hybrid vs. fairway wood debate and when it's appropriate to use each one.


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Duration: 00:50:07
Jack and Johnny on Scottie's golf swing
Jun 23, 2025

In the latest episode of Golf IQ, Luke Kerr-Dineen breaks down an answer from the legendary Jack Nicklaus and Johnny Miller about Scottie Scheffler's golf swing—and what the rest of us can learn.


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Duration: 00:10:48
Inside the Golf Digest Company Match Play (Part 3)
Jun 20, 2025

LKD and Sam Weinman dive into what makes a high, low and mid handicapper and how one can move up (or down) a level.


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Duration: 00:19:27
How to hit good shots from bad lies (Part 4)
Jun 16, 2025

Could a good lie around the green actually be dangerous? On the final episode of Lie Detector, Drew Powell and LKD identify when the ball sitting up in the rough could actually be a bad thing.


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Duration: 00:10:18
How to hit good shots from bad lies (Part 3)
Jun 13, 2025

We hear it on TV every week: the dreaded flier lie. But what exactly is it? And how can you identify it and plan for it? On this episode of Lie Detector, Drew Powell and LKD explain just that.


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Duration: 00:10:57
Getting to know your friendly neighborhood fitter with Chris Marchini (Part 3)
Jun 11, 2025

Golf Galaxy Director of Golf Experience and master fitter Chris Marchini returns to the pod to field listeners' questions on all things golf clubs, with Uncle Gene's help, of course.


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Duration: 01:06:02
How to hit good shots from bad lies (Part 2)
Jun 09, 2025

Bad lies around the green are magnified because they often feel more consequential than bad lies just off the fairway. But the fact is, they count the same and the way to identify them and get your ball out of them is largely the same as well. LKD and Drew Powell are here to help.


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Duration: 00:09:29
How to hit good shots from bad lies (Part 1)
Jun 06, 2025

We all end up in bad lies. Getting out of them without making it worse is key to lowering your scores. In this mini series, LKD and Drew Powell discuss different types of bad lies, how to identify them and how to best get out of them.


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Duration: 00:13:01
The most important club at the U.S. Open
Jun 04, 2025

Oakmont's rough will be tenacious, its fairways tight and its greens fast and furious. The winner will need his A Game to win the U.S. Open, even if it's at a score viewers aren't used to seeing. And this club, which we don't see often, might be the difference maker.


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Duration: 00:47:05
Check your grip pressure with this pro-tested drill
Jun 02, 2025

Is slicing an issue? Golf Digest Best In State instructor Liam Mucklow suggests you check your grip pressure, particularly with your right hand. LKD explains why on this episode of Golf IQ, using a Viktor Hovland-approved drill as an example.


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Duration: 00:11:08
Luke Donald's wedge practice game, explained
May 30, 2025

The former World No. 1 is one of the best wedge players of his generation and yet, the practice game he plays to dial in his wedges is something so simple, pretty much anyone can do it.


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Duration: 00:10:06
Getting to know your friendly neighborhood fitter with Chris Marchini (Part 2)
May 28, 2025

Golf Galaxy Director of Golf Experience and master fitter Chris Marchini returns to the pod to discuss irons fitting and a data point he swears by. Plus, JWall and Uncle Gene dish on the latest in the non-conforming drivers discussion. 


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Duration: 01:12:13
How to identify and deal with pressure
May 26, 2025

LKD and Sam Weinman discuss a quote from Dr. Bhrett McCabe, a clinical and sports psychologist, on how to identify and deal with pressure on the golf course. 


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Duration: 00:08:31
Inside the Golf Digest Company Match Play (Part 2)
May 23, 2025

We've all been there. Should you give that three footer? Should you not? Should your opponent really be making you putt this? On this episode of Golf IQ, LKD and Sam Weinman explore the ins and outs of giving putts.


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Duration: 00:12:46
An interview with Scottie Scheffler's TaylorMade tour rep
May 21, 2025

After breaking the news that his driver was deemed non-conforming before his PGA Championship win at Quail Hollow, Scottie Scheffler credited TaylorMade tour rep Adrian Rietveld with having a suitable replacement at the ready. Rietveld has been working with Scheffler since 2020 and knows the ins and outs of his bag better than just about anyone else on the planet.


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Duration: 00:59:47
Why you absolutely must have a stock shot
May 19, 2025

We just watched Scottie Scheffler win (again) without his A-game. But even though he wasn't in full control, he still knew the shape his stock shots would have, a factor Top 50 teacher John Dunigan says is vital to playing better golf.


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Duration: 00:15:00
Getting to know your friendly neighborhood fitter with Chris Marchini
May 14, 2025

Golf Galaxy Director of Golf Experience and master fitter Chris Marchini joins the pod to discuss industry trends, products and misconceptions. Plus, JWall and Uncle Gene make PGA Championship picks and note a new entry to the zero-torque putter space.


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Duration: 01:02:47
Drive it like the pros by following this strategy
May 12, 2025

The secret to getting off the tee more like the pros is not "swing hard" or "swing soft," but actually to swing with the same effort all the time. LKD dives into the one small change to make that will improve distance control and accuracy and help you keep your ball in play more often.


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Duration: 00:11:47
Know this crucial data point when considering new irons
May 07, 2025

JWall and Uncle Gene recount memorable robot aces note some irons that impressed them in robot testing. Plus, a hint on which stats you should be prioritizing when it comes to new irons.


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Duration: 00:56:05
Masters practice secrets from the pros, revealed!
May 05, 2025

LKD and Drew dive into the practice data from the 2025 Masters to learn about how pros practice—and what amateurs can learn.


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Duration: 00:14:48
Trouble with your short game? Try this
May 02, 2025

Chunks. Blades. Chili dips. Outright sh*nks. Chipping can be difficult. But a study by Dr. Andy Hoffer found that 35 of 40 golfers got the ball closer to the hole using this chipping method. Chances are it will help you too.


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Duration: 00:11:12
An interview with Scotty Cameron's right hand man
Apr 30, 2025

Paul Vizanko, Director of Player Fitting and Development at Scotty Cameron, has been working with the most recognizable name in putters for a quarter century. Over the years, he's worked closely with tour pros and developed a keen eye for diagnosing putter fit and setup issues. It's that skill that allowed him to get Justin Thomas a new Scotty Cameron Phantom putter that helped him win the 2025 RBC Heritage.


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Duration: 00:35:58
Inside the Golf Digest Company Match Play (Part 1)
Apr 28, 2025

The annual Golf Digest Company Match Play is BACK. LKD and Sam Weinman give an inside look at how even a company solely focused on golf can still have issues setting up matches. Most of our problems, however, are easily solved by using USGA handicaps. Now if we could only do something about scheduling ...


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Duration: 00:14:01
Should you try armlock putting? This study says yes
Apr 25, 2025

A study by Dr. Andy Hoffer shows armlock putting is a great method to try if you're a golfer who has the yips, especially one with an overactive trail hand.


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Duration: 00:15:38
Coachella and robots and videos and mini drivers, oh my!
Apr 22, 2025

Uncle Gene takes us on a journey through the Coachella Music Festival before we dig into our new video series, robot data on mini drivers, a new shoe from Nike and more.


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Duration: 00:57:45
What a dream round at Augusta National can teach the rest of us (Part 2)
Apr 18, 2025

Our own Drew Powell was lucky enough to win the Masters media lottery and played Augusta National with Sunday pins the day after Rory McIlroy completed the career grand slam. This is his full story of how the day went and what he learned. And in case you haven't heard, fill-in host Sam Weinman has also played Augusta National.


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Duration: 00:21:35
What a dream round at Augusta National can teach the rest of us (Part 1)
Apr 17, 2025

Our own Drew Powell was lucky enough to win the Masters media lottery and played Augusta National with Sunday pins the day after Rory McIlroy completed the career grand slam. This is his full story of how the day went. And in case you haven't heard, fill-in host Sam Weinman has also played Augusta National.


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Duration: 00:18:47
Rory completes the career grand slam with ... what clubs???
Apr 16, 2025

JWall and Uncle Gene return from their Masters week break that had nothing to do with the Masters to break down Rory McIlroy's historic win, the clubs he used to do it, the clubs he didn't use to do it, TaylorMade's R7 Quad Mini Driver, Callaway's new Elyte Triple Diamond Max driver and how increasing tariffs will likely affect the price of golf clubs.


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Duration: 01:03:02
How to play good golf when you're running out of energy
Apr 07, 2025

We all make lazy swings now and again. But there are physical and mental things you can do to prevent them, especially later in rounds. Here are some of our favorites.


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Duration: 00:15:37
How to conquer the holes you hate
Apr 04, 2025

We all have that one hole we hate. Or maybe there are a few. Or a lot. But the reality is, conquering that hole is easier than you think ... and it's not all about the score you put on the card.


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Duration: 00:12:40
Masters of data
Apr 02, 2025

Can the Masters elevate its coverage with unlimited launch monitor data? Digging into Max Homa's driver numbers, and Titleist finally gives golfers what they've been asking for.


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Duration: 00:47:45
How to find your practice 'sweet spot'
Mar 31, 2025

LKD and Sam Weinman dive into how to find your practice "sweet spot." Your drills shouldn't be so easy that you fall into boredom, but they also shouldn't be so hard that you don't succeed about two thirds of the time.


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Duration: 00:13:35
Bryson's hilarious gear test
Mar 26, 2025

Bryson's Temu club experiment goes as expected, poking holes in Viktor Hovland's Ping driver and Odyssey's latest swing at LAB Golf.


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Duration: 00:51:55
Uncle Gene on Gene and golf equipment predictions
Mar 19, 2025

Gene, in his first solo hosting effort, recaps the trip back to Golf Digest for filming, dives deep into his golf origin story and makes predictions for the future of golf equipment.


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Duration: 00:55:27
An expert’s advice on smarter practicing
Mar 17, 2025

Blueprint Golf co-founder Dr. Nico Darras joins LKD to help you upgrade your practice so it actually works.


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Duration: 00:18:25
Your golf swing's most important move, explained
Mar 14, 2025

Golf Digest Best in State teacher Joe Plecker joins LKD to explain how a good weight shift looks in your golf swing, from start to finish.


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Duration: 00:15:39
Comparing three years of Srixon drivers
Mar 12, 2025

Naming conventions may have changed, but JWall and Uncle Gene have uncovered some trends in the last few years of Srixon drivers. Plus, more golf ball rollback talk and a conundrum on tour.


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Duration: 00:57:31
Is hip thrusting killing your golf swing?
Mar 10, 2025

Golf Digest No.1-ranked teacher in America Mark Blackburn sits down with LKD to talk about hip thrust, and when it can be used for good–or bad.


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Duration: 00:10:03
18% of golfers make this 'moment of truth' mistake
Mar 07, 2025

Golf Digest No.1-ranked teacher in America Mark Blackburn sits down with LKD to talk about moment of truth, and how to fix the common mistake golfers make during it.


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Duration: 00:10:15
Analyzing three years of Cobra drivers
Mar 05, 2025

In this episode of the Golf IQ Gear Pod, Jonathan Wall and Gene Parente discuss gear trends on tour, the emergence of a new zero torque putter and their robot testing data on how the last three years of Cobra drivers compare to each other.


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Duration: 01:00:30
How to fix ‘getting better’ practice mistakes
Mar 03, 2025

In this two-part series, Sam Weinman joins LKD to talk about the different between ‘getting ready’ practice and ‘getting better’ practice—and how to get good at both


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Duration: 00:13:12
How to fix ‘getting ready’ practice mistakes
Feb 28, 2025

In this two-part series, Sam Weinman joins LKD to talk about the different between ‘getting ready’ practice and ‘getting better’ practice—and how to get good at both


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Duration: 00:13:15
Revealing robot data on Callaway's Elyte driver
Feb 26, 2025

The latest episode delivers a deep dive into the robot data behind the last three years of Callaway drivers. Which model excelled in a big way? And is it really worth upgrading to a 2025 model? Co-hosts Jonathan Wall and Gene Parente offer the highlights from recent testing.


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Duration: 01:02:16
Comparing the last three Ping G-Series drivers
Feb 12, 2025

On this episode of the Golf IQ Gear Podcast with Jonathan Wall and "Uncle" Gene Parente, the duo dives into the last three iterations of Ping's G-Series drivers. How much distance gains model-to-model are there really? Do they spin more or less? They've got those answers and more.


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Duration: 01:05:16
How a tour pro fixed his painful overswing
Feb 11, 2025

In the latest episode of the Golf IQ podcast, we're breaking down the backswing move that caused Daniel Berger—and other golfers—a lot of back pain.


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Duration: 00:10:25
Rickie Fowler & Gary Woodland dive in on their gear
Feb 06, 2025

Rickie Fowler and Gary Woodland dive into an array of gear topics with Jonathan Wall, ranging from 3D printing at the tour level, Woodland's secret club guru, Fowler's Mount Rushmore of Cobra clubs, mini drivers, ball changes and much more.


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Duration: 00:29:16
Rory's right arm, explained
Feb 03, 2025

In the latest episode of the Golf IQ podcast, we're looking back on the swing drill Rory McIlroy spent all offseason doing, and what you can learn from it, too.


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Duration: 00:10:36
The *real* key to a good tempo
Jan 30, 2025

In the latest episode of the Golf IQ podcast, we're talking to John Novesel Jr. about the piece of advice that helps golfers boost distance with a smoother golfer swing.


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Duration: 00:10:11
Does TaylorMade Qi35 live up to the hype?
Jan 29, 2025

Robot insights on three years of TaylorMade drivers, what it’s like to interview Tiger and kid designers.


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Duration: 01:00:28
A Brooks-approved shallowing drill
Jan 27, 2025

In the latest episode of the Golf IQ podcast, we're talking to Brooks Koepka about a drill he does during every range session to stop himself from getting steep.


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Duration: 00:10:45
Cobra’s crown jewel
Jan 23, 2025

The brainchild behind Cobra’s 3D printed club craze sits down with us at the PGA Merchandise show to discuss the brand’s design shift, building missiles and more. 


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Duration: 00:52:44
Rickie Fowler re-ups and changes gear in the same week
Jan 15, 2025

Fowler is making headlines after changing a key piece of gear and re-upping with Cobra Puma. And what's up with the launch monitors at TGL?


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Duration: 00:43:22
I'm going all in on strength training
Jan 14, 2025

In the latest episode of the Golf IQ podcast, we're talking about the benefits of strength training, and why golfers should care.


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Duration: 00:10:08