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A caddy for your brain! The Golf Smarter podcast has been offering sage advice with a sprinkle of humor since 2005 to help you outsmart the course and maybe even your playing partners. Host Fred Greene swings into action with a guest list that reads like a who's who of golf gurus. From PGA professionals, mental coaches, to fitness experts and other experts, each week they cover everything except how to drive the beverage cart. Whether you're a seasoned pro or just starting to yell "Fore!", this show is your tee time for a smarter approach to more fairways and greens. So tune in, tee up, and prepare to Golf Smarter, not harder!

  1. Stop Topping The Ball….FOREVER with Tony Manzoni (RIP)

    7 HR AGO

    Stop Topping The Ball….FOREVER with Tony Manzoni (RIP)

    GS#328 April 10, 2012 Tony Manzoni, author of The Lost Fundamental, and longtime favorite of the GOLF SMARTER Audience returns to discuss how weight shift and position can be the root of topping the ball. It's also the key to increased distance. Tony’s book "The Lost Fundamental: One Simple Move, Better Golf Forever", is available on Amazon in paperback or Kindle format. His video, originally a DVD, is only available through our website. If you have a question about whether or not Fred is using any of the methods, equipment or apps we’ve discussed, or if you’d like to share a comment about what you’ve heard in this or any other episode, please write because Fred will get back to you. Either write to golfsmarterpodcast@gmail.com or click on the Hey Fred button, at golfsmarter.com

    35 min
  2. The Lost Fundamental: One Simple Move - Better Golf Forever with Tony Manzoni (RIP)

    3 DAYS AGO

    The Lost Fundamental: One Simple Move - Better Golf Forever with Tony Manzoni (RIP)

    GS#291 July 26,  2011 Tony Manzoni, discusses his new book "The Lost Fundamental: One Simple Move, Better Golf Forever", which is available on Amazon in paperback or Kindle format. Also see exclusive video of Tony giving a lesson on GolfSmarterTV at GolfSmarter.com. If you have a question about whether or not Fred is using any of the methods, equipment or apps we’ve discussed, or if you’d like to share a comment about what you’ve heard in this or any other episode, please write because Fred will get back to you. Either write to golfsmarterpodcast@gmail.com or click on the Hey Fred button, at golfsmarter.com

    32 min
  3. The Single Pivot Swing - In Detail with Tony Manzoni (RIP)

    6 MAR

    The Single Pivot Swing - In Detail with Tony Manzoni (RIP)

    GS#254 Oct 26,2010 Tony Manzoni (RIP) returned for his second appearance on Golf Smarter by popular demand to provide details on his "Single Pivot Swing" which he believes was Ben Hogan's secret that was never revealed. A PGA instructor since 1965, Tony spent years studying Hogan's swing and breaks down the details in this interview. This was originally a Members’ Only episode not released to the public. If you have a question about whether or not Fred is using any of the methods, equipment or apps we’ve discussed, or if you’d like to share a comment about what you’ve heard in this or any other episode, please write because Fred will get back to you. Either write to golfsmarterpodcast@gmail.com or click on the Hey Fred button, at golfsmarter.com

    56 min
  4. Fitness Myths That Will Surprise Every Golfer! featuring Chris Finn of Par4Success

    09/09/2025

    Fitness Myths That Will Surprise Every Golfer! featuring Chris Finn of Par4Success

    GS#1016 September 9, 2025 This week on the Golf Smarter Podcast, Chris Finn returns to delve into the myths surrounding golf fitness. Chris is a Titliest Performance Institute Certified Medical Professional, a Certified Preceision Nutrition Coach and Golf Digest Top 50 Golf Fitness Professional. We explore a recent study on the impact of footwear on golf performance, emphasizing the significance of spikes and proper shoe fit in enhancing club head speed and overall performance. Chris also discusses the evolution of golf shoe design, emphasizing the balance between performance and comfort. He explains how the biomechanics of the foot influence shoe design and performance. The discussion shifts to the importance of the body in golf performance, highlighting how mobility and strength training can optimize a golfer's capabilities. Chris provides insights into how golfers can maintain their performance as they age and offers resources for improving golf fitness and performance. Learn more at par4success.com  and check out Chris' podcast "Golf Fitness Bomb Squad".  This episode is brought to you by BreakfastBalls.Golf. Visit 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! 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 or wherever you get your podcasts. This episode is sponsored by Indeed. Please visit 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 and received personalized ED treatment options.  This episode is also brought to you by Policygenius. Secure your family’s future with Policygenius. Head to policygenius.com to compare free life insurance quotes from top companies and see how much you could save.

    53 min
  5. OWN YOUR GAME! 2 full episodes with Dave Stockton

    05/09/2025

    OWN YOUR GAME! 2 full episodes with Dave Stockton

    GS#430 & #431 April 1 & 8, 2014 Dave Stockton has won 5 Majors on the PGA and Champions Tour. He's one of the Pro Tour’s hottest coaches working with Rory McIlroy, Phil Mickleson and Annika Sorenstam. This full hour+ interview about his new book is two episodes along with some bonus material that's never been shared publicly before in this format. Get more when your visit the refreshed 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. 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 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 5Hour Energy. 5-hour ENERGY Transfusion flavor is available online or in stores. Head to 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 or wherever you get your podcasts. This episode is sponsored by Indeed. Please visit 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 and received personalized ED treatment options.    This episode is brought to you by RULA. Find a therapist or psychiatric provider who specializes in you at rula.com/golfsmarter. This episode is also brought to you by Policygenius. Secure your family’s future with Policygenius. Head to policygenius.com to compare free life insurance quotes from top companies and see how much you could save.

    1h 14m

  6. 23/08/2022

    Collecting Historical Golf Artifacts, A Different Kind of Golf Obsession | golf SMARTER #857

    857: The Golf Heritage Society, founded in 1970, promotes an appreciation for the history of golf artifacts and memorabilia among their worldwide membership that includes golfers, writers, historians and collectors. Our guest is their Immediate Past President, Jim Jeselnick. Their 2022 National Convention is taking place between Sept 21-24 in Indianapolis. For more, check out their Facebook page or golfheritage.com This week on Golf Smarter Mulligans #173 Darrin Gee of the Spirit of Golf Academy talks about the basis of his teaching methods and books that focus on the seven principles of playing better golf as well as identifying the seven personalities found in golfers. This is the first time this episode has ever been released publicly as it was a Members Only episode when it was originally published in March 2011. Become a Golf Smarter Ambassador by introducing our next episode! For your effort you’ll receive a choice of prizes including a Glove + Glove Compartment from RedRoosterGolf.com. where you can choose from 11 styles of gloves in 26 sizes! Write to GolfSmarterPodcast@gmail.com and we’ll assign you an episode number and a brief script to record for the intro of the show. In addition to sharing your home course, you now have the opportunity to offer your favorite Golf Smarter lesson, episode, insight or teacher. Thanks to RedRoosterGolf.com for giving a new glove to every Golf Smarter Ambassador who introduces an upcoming episode!

    37 min

  7. 06/01/2021

    Welcome to Season 16! I got nothin’

    774: As we start a new year and our 16th year of golf SMARTER, we open the mailbag to hear a couple suggestions from listeners of how host Fred Greene can get out of his pathetic attitude of not enjoying himself on the course. Unfortunately, we weren’t able to secure a guest for this week’s short episode. Listen for details This week on Golf Smarter Mulligans episode 90, we replay our interview with legendary instructor, and the first recipient of the PGA Teacher of the Year Award in 1986, Hall of Fame instructor Manuel de la Torre, author of “Understanding the Golf Swing” available on Amazon.

    10 min

  8. 09/06/2020

    Golf Industry Veteran Chris McGinley on HONMA Golf and Swing Align training tool

    744: A great golf training aid is one that enhances consistency on multiple levels, not just increasing distance. Swing Align grooves your swing, and fine tunes your alignment, rotation, swing plane, and connection. Connection doesn’t get discussed much, but once you realize what it is and how it works, practically everything in your swing improves. Our guest this week is golf industry veteran Chris McGinley, Global VP of Product at Honma Golf and has developed the Swing Align training aid on his own. And this is after 21 years working at Titleist. Check out swingtrainer.com to see videos and pick up a Swing Align for yourself. Use “golfsmarter” at checkout for 15% the full device bundle. Our next giveaway is for a Swing Align training aid courtesy of Chris and the kind folks at SwingTrainer.com. Deadline to enter is Sunday, June 21 at Midnight PDT/3a EDT. Enter at GolfSmarter.com/giveaway2020. Listen for details. Congratulations to to TC Moore of Kansas City, MO, winner of a one year GOLFLOGIX PLUS membership and a Green Book & Yardage Guide of any course he chooses from GolfLogix.com. Check out our YouTube channel, GolfSmarterTV for a report on host Fred Greene’s lowest score ever this past week after working on the position of his tees using driver. This week on Golf Smarter Mulligans #60, David Edel of edelgolf.com talks about putters and putter fitting.

    55 min
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A caddy for your brain! The Golf Smarter podcast has been offering sage advice with a sprinkle of humor since 2005 to help you outsmart the course and maybe even your playing partners. Host Fred Greene swings into action with a guest list that reads like a who's who of golf gurus. From PGA professionals, mental coaches, to fitness experts and other experts, each week they cover everything except how to drive the beverage cart. Whether you're a seasoned pro or just starting to yell "Fore!", this show is your tee time for a smarter approach to more fairways and greens. So tune in, tee up, and prepare to Golf Smarter, not harder!

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  • Creator
    Fred Greene
  • Years Active
    2005 - 2026
  • Episodes
    781
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © GreeneCreative
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    golf SMARTER

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