Jeff Smith returns from the PGA Merchandise Show with two new tools that can immediately help your putting. He reviews the “Genius Ball,” a smart golf ball with an internal chip that delivers detailed putting data, and an innovative octagonal‑sided grip designed to make finding the correct hand position easier and more consistent.

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(00:01) Aging Golfers and Hybrids

This chapter explores the unique challenges and adjustments that come with playing golf as we age. We highlight the irony that as we have more time to enjoy golf, our physical capabilities often diminish, leading to the need for different strategies and equipment choices. The discussion includes adapting to the realities of aging, such as reduced clubhead speed and the benefits of incorporating more hybrids into our golf bags. We also share anecdotes and insights on how many golfers overestimate their current abilities based on past performances, which can lead to on-course frustration. The goal is to embrace these changes and continue to enjoy the game, potentially even striving to shoot our age in the future.

(12:28) Techniques for Penetrating Bunker Shots

This chapter explores the transformative journey of four elderly women learning to play golf more effectively. Initially, they struggled with common techniques that weren't suitable for their physical abilities, resulting in a lack of control and unsuccessful shots. We discuss how adjusting their grip and stance, specifically by hinging their wrists and standing the club vertically, helped them gain better control and achieve greater clubhead speed. By positioning the ball at the bottom of their divot and making a regular swing, they could easily navigate the sand and clear obstacles, ultimately improving their game. This approach underscores the importance of adapting techniques to individual needs, especially when physical strength is a limiting factor.

(21:17) Improving Golf Swing for Seniors

This chapter explores the nuances of grip pressure and balance in golf, especially for older players seeking to maintain or increase their swing speed. We discuss the common misconception that slowing down can lead to better control, emphasizing instead the importance of maintaining balance and grip control to generate more efficient power. Highlighting the challenges of translating force into relatable terms, we examine how changes in stance, grip, and posture can aid in achieving a faster and more balanced swing. The focus is on finding the right grip pressure that allows for control without sacrificing mobility, enabling seniors to optimize their swing for better distance and ball speed.

(34:20) Improving Golf Swing Without Tech

This chapter explores adjustments to make in your golf game as you age, focusing primarily on increasing swing speed without relying on high-tech equipment. We discuss using an alignment stick to identify the loudest point in your swing, indicating where the club is moving fastest, and how shifting that point can lead to speed gains. Techniques like turning your chest toward the target and enhancing wrist action are highlighted. While we recognize the value of launch monitors, we also acknowledge that not all instructors use them due to their cost. We suggest a simple, cost-effective training tool involving a rope and a Nerf ball to help improve swing speed, emphasizing that these low-tech solutions can be surprisingly effective in enhancing your game.

(44:04) Golf Course Length Strategy for Seniors

This chapter explores how to determine the appropriate course length by multiplying the distance you hit with a five iron by 36, offering a practical approach to tailor your game. We also share our excitement for the upcoming 52 weeks of shows, encouraging listeners to tune in regularly or catch up on past episodes at thoseweekendgolfguys.com. Reflecting on our journey over the past 11 years, we express gratitude for the audience's support and provide a reminder to follow Jeff's advice for improving your golf experience, particularly as you age.

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John's New Years resolution is to break 80 on a consistent basis in 2026. In this episode, presented by Fanduel, America's number one sports book, 2 of Golf Magazine's Top100 Teachers give tips and techniques on how to easily accomplish that. Both Jeff Smith and Scott Monroe join the podcast for some in depth advice on how to break 80.

Jeff and Scott both talk about the importance of getting the basics right: i.e. primarily your grip. The wrong grip for your swing and body type can cause hooks and slices,

Ball position is another basic that must be right in order to shoot a lower score consistently.

And then there is the basic ability to aim your body correctly to the target. Jeff talks about the importance of getting the aim right BEFORE worrying about the ball position.

And finally, a tool you can use to make sure you know when the club face is exactly perpendicular to the target.

Share the expertise of 2 of America's best golf instructors this week on Those Weekend Golf Guys

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00:00 Introduction and Show Opening
00:18 FanDuel and Betting on Golf
00:59 Improving Your Golf Game in the New Year
02:47 Debate on Golf Equipment and USGA Rules
12:14 Upside App Advertisement
13:07 Introduction of Guest James Hong
13:57 Practical Golf Tips and Strategies
14:34 Breaking 90: Tips and Advice
23:18 Understanding Reasonable Expectations in Golf
24:32 Indoor Practice Techniques for Winter
27:14 Effective Drills for Indoor Golf Improvement
31:37 The Benefits of Using Ping Pong Balls for Practice
36:34 Phil Mickelson's New Coffee Supplement
42:10 Putting Drills to Improve Your Game
45:13 Final Tips for Breaking Your Golf Number

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00:00 Introduction and Hosts
00:30 IU Football Excitement
02:23 National Championship Hopes
03:50 Heisman Trophy Talk
05:28 Notre Dame Controversy
07:48 Christmas Golf Gifts
08:34 Golf Lessons as Gifts
18:13 Golf Merchandise Tips
23:39 Wrapping Up Golf Gifts
24:00 Foreclosure Protection Services Ad
25:08 More Christmas Gift Ideas for Golfers
26:38 Golf Accessories and Comfort Items
31:45 Golf Attire and Apparel
37:30 The Importance of Getting Fitted for Clubs
42:29 Wedge Instruction and Tips
47:09 Final Thoughts and Holiday Wishes

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00:00 Introduction and Hosts
00:30 IU Football Excitement
02:23 National Championship Hopes
03:50 Heisman Trophy Talk
05:28 Notre Dame Controversy
07:48 Christmas Golf Gifts
08:34 Golf Lessons as Gifts
18:13 Golf Merchandise Tips
23:39 Wrapping Up Golf Gifts
24:00 Foreclosure Protection Services Ad
25:08 More Christmas Gift Ideas for Golfers
26:38 Golf Accessories and Comfort Items
31:45 Golf Attire and Apparel
37:30 The Importance of Getting Fitted for Clubs
42:29 Wedge Instruction and Tips
47:09 Final Thoughts and Holiday Wishes

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John Ashton and Top 100 teacher Jeff Smith reflect on their post-Thanksgiving weekend, discussing the return to golf after the holiday festivities. They reminisce about the beloved "Skins Game," a televised match play golf competition that featured nine holes on Thursday and Friday, where players competed for substantial prize money while being themselves on camera. The hosts pay tribute to Fuzzy Zoeller, the legendary golfer who recently passed away, sharing memorable stories about his infectious humor and charismatic personality. They recall watching Zoeller play tournament golf with genuine enjoyment and spontaneity, including a charming anecdote about fishing at a North Carolina golf course, highlighting how Zoeller brought joy and levity to the game. The speakers reminisce about Fuzzy Zoeller's charismatic personality and his memorable golf course at Covered Bridge, where he hosted the Wolf Challenge tournament. They share anecdotes about Fuzzy's generous nature, including a story where he bought drinks for strangers at his course. The conversation highlights celebrity appearances at the Wolf Challenge, such as Alice Cooper, and a memorable encounter where the speakers transported Greg Norman in a jitney from Indianapolis to the event, during which they witnessed Norman's remarkable tolerance for American beer while remaining completely composed. John and Jeff, hosts of a golf podcast, discuss how Fuzzy Zoeller's comments were taken out of context by media when they were actually jokes that Tiger Woods understood and appreciated. The hosts reflect on their twelve-year podcast journey, which started as a way to make golf tax-deductible after John left radio. They humorously discuss how they've managed to turn their passion for golf into a sustainable venture, joking about potentially becoming "vintage" themselves soon and playfully ribbing each other about their setup differences and physical challenges that come with age. The speakers discuss the rise of back injuries among young professional golfers, using Justin Thomas's recent surgery as an example. They explore whether modern teaching methods, increased athleticism, or more violent swing techniques contribute to these injuries. A golf instructor notes that contemporary players generate swings with greater speed and force than previous generations, combined with higher playing frequency. The conversation raises questions about whether golf instruction bears responsibility for developing safer techniques, and whether the modern athletic approach to golf—where players condition themselves like NFL athletes—might actually be causing more harm through excessive stress on the body. The speakers discuss how modern golf has evolved dramatically, with equipment improvements and athlete development pushing players to achieve unprecedented distances, now exceeding 300 yards as standard. Jeff Smith and John Ashton explore whether the intense physical demands of contemporary golf are causing preventable injuries, comparing the sport to other athletic pursuits. They debate whether golfers are damaging their bodies by performing movements at speeds and frequencies their bodies aren't designed for, contrasting today's explosive athletes with smoother, more fluid swingers like Ernie Els and Fred Couples. The conversation highlights how professional golfers increasingly sacrifice their physical health for competitive success, a trend mirroring injury patterns seen in other sports. The speakers discuss whether the graceful, fluid swings of longer hitters like Payne Stewart and Phil Mickelson are safer than the aggressive, fast swings of younger players like Justin Thomas and Will Zalatoris. They speculate that faster swings may increase injury risk, particularly back injuries, and wonder if younger players are making calculated sacrifices, accepting potential long-term damage in exchange for short-term success and financial gain. The conversation explores how modern physical training at tour stops aims to build both strength and injury protection, with Rory McIlroy exemplifying this philosophy—athletes knowingly push their bodies to dangerous limits to compete at the highest level, accepting injury as an inevitable cost of dominance. The speakers discuss a situation where someone made a straightforward decision to prioritize their own wellbeing and longevity in their career. Rather than viewing this as an excuse, they recognize it as a practical and sensible choice. The speakers appreciate this person's unwillingness to sacrifice their own interests, viewing it as a mature and reasonable approach to protecting their professional future.

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