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More Fairways or More Distance?
October 5, 2026 · 28 minAt this point, most serious golfers know that distance matters. But can it be quantified? In this episode, Lou and Mark looks at the numbers to see where the trade-off is between distance and fairways. They also discuss ways to improve…
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SMS - Scratch, 5, and 15, Median Prox, 7 Iron
October 3, 2026 · 15 minWe know that better golfers hit it closer from every distance. And they generally hit every club further and higher index golfers. What happens when golfers of all levels are hitting the same club? In this episode, Lou asks Mark and Greg…
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When Practice Just Won't Transfer to the Course
October 1, 2026 · 26 minIt's a common complaint: my range game doesn't transfer to the course. But what if it's not just a range session, but consistent practice in a simulator, feedback from a coach, etc., and it still isn't lowering your handicap? In this…
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Uphill, Downhill, Sidehill
September 28, 2026 · 22 minA good and challenging listener question: what do we know—from the stats—about make rates for uphill, downhill, and sidehill putts? In this episode, Mark, Lou, and Greg dig into the stats to see if leaving an uphill putt matters. If so…
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SMS - 120 in Fairway, 5 Index, Shots to Hole Out
September 26, 2026 · 12 minA Greg-less Saturday Stat, but one you can take to the course. In today's episode, a good golfer has a great opportunity: 125 yards in the fairway as a 5-index. How many shots is he going to average to hole out? Lou and Mark try out their…
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What Is a Good Chip?
September 24, 2026 · 21 minMost golfers know the 10% rule on the greens: for a lag putt, getting it within 10% of the starting distance is generally a good result. Is there a similar rule of thumb for chipping? In this episode, Lou and Mark tackle this helpful…
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Will the USA Ever Win a Team Event Again?
September 21, 2026 · 25 minIt's been a streak—what does it mean? In this episode, Mark and Lou discuss the recent trend of the USA losing team golf events: men's and women's, professional and amateur. Is it a run of bad luck? Is there something in the team culture…
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SMS - PGA Tour Birdie Rate, 75 Yards and 205 Yards
September 19, 2026 · 13 minEverybody gets a bunny! In today's episode, Lou asks Mark and Greg about the world's best players: how often are they making birdie from 75 and from 205 yards? Turns out that the best players and really good, and that Mark and Greg are…