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GSfMO #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. This is the first time this episode has been shared publicly as it was originally a Members Only episode. 
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This is an invitation for you to join host Fred Greene and other Golf Smarter listeners for a once in a lifetime Golf Smarter Royal Adventure to Northern Ireland! We're playing 5 rounds over 7 days including:
     • Royal County Down GC - Ranked as the #1 course in the world!
     • Royal Portrush - Host of the 2025 Open Championship!
     • Ardglass GC - One of the most beautiful courses you'll ever see!
     • Royal Belfast GC - Home to the oldest clubhouse in the world!
     • Ballyliffin GC - Recognized as the finest links course in Ireland!
Deadline to sign up is May1, 2024. Golf Smarter listeners get an additional £200 off! There's only room for two foursomes, so bring a friend to share a room for greater savings. To learn more and register please visit tmigolf.com/golfsmarter . Price includes golf, 7 nights accommodations, meals and ground transportation. Not included are airfare, gratuities, and caddies.  
Follow @golfsmarter on Instagram, X, Facebook, TikTok, YouTube for daily highlights and helpful insights from our interviews on the podcast. We also post articles and video shorts on LinkedIn @FredGreene (from Novato, CA).
Two ways to become a Golf Smarter Ambassador and receive a choice of one of these great prizes including:
        • A private link to Tony Manzoni’s video “The Lost Fundamental”.
        • A pack of 8 Flightpath Golf Tees. A Tee Above All. Learn more at https://flightpathgolf.com.
        • A Glove + Glove Compartment from RedRoosterGolf.com where you can now choose from a  large variety of styles of gloves in 34 sizes!
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942 Summary Dr. Bob Jones IV returns to discuss the history of golf in Atlanta and the impact of prominent golfers and philanthropists in the city. The conversation then shifts to the legacy of Bobby Jones and situating Jones in his historical context and the intersections between history, athletics, and psychology in understanding his impact. Jones achieved early success in golf, breaking records with hickory shafted clubs and low-compression balls. The conversation also covers the formation of Augusta National Golf Club and the Masters Tournament. Jones faced a health crisis after World War II, but bore his illness with grace and dignity.
Takeaways
Atlanta has a rich history of golf, with prominent golfers and philanthropists contributing to the sport and the community.Amateur golf was highly regarded before the rise of professional golf, and Bobby Jones was a key figure in this era.Arnold Palmer and the advent of television brought significant changes to the sport, increasing its popularity and commercialization.Creating a curriculum on Bobby Jones would require situating him in his historical context and exploring the intersections between history, athletics, and psychology.***Summary was AI generated from riverside.fm, our recording platform.

This is an invitation for you to join host Fred Greene and other Golf Smarter listeners for a once in a lifetime Golf Smarter Royal Adventure to Northern Ireland! We're playing 5 rounds over 7 days including:
     • Royal County Down GC - Ranked as the #1 course in the world!
     • Royal Portrush - Host of the 2025 Open Championship!
     • Ardglass GC - One of the most beautiful courses you'll ever see!
     • Royal Belfast GC - Home to the oldest clubhouse in the world!
     • Ballyliffin GC - Recognized as the finest links course in Ireland!
Deadline to sign up is May1, 2024. Golf Smarter listeners get an additional £200 off! There's only room for two foursomes, so bring a friend to share a room for greater savings. To learn more and register please visit tmigolf.com/golfsmarter . Price includes golf, 7 nights accommodations, meals and ground transportation. Not included are airfare, gratuities, and caddies.  
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This week’s episode is sponsored by Indeed. Please visit indeed.com/GOLFSMARTER and get a $75 SPONSORED JOB CREDIT. Terms and conditions apply.
This week’s episode is also brought to you by Modern Mammals. Go to modernmammals.com and use code GOLFSMARTER (*one word) for 10% off.
Follow @golfsmarter on Instagram, X, Facebook, TikTok, YouTube for daily highlights and helpful insights from our interviews on the podcast. We also post articles and video shorts on LinkedIn @FredGreene (from Novato, CA).  
Two ways to become a Golf Smarter Ambassador and receive a choice of one of these great prizes including:
        • A pack of 8...

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/tony.
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This week’s episode is sponsored by Indeed. Please visit indeed.com/GOLFSMARTER and get a $75 SPONSORED JOB CREDIT. Terms and conditions apply.
This week’s episode is also brought to you by Modern Mammals. Go to modernmammals.com and use code GOLFSMARTER (*one word) for 10% off.


This is an invitation for you to join host Fred Greene and other Golf Smarter listeners for a once in a lifetime Golf Smarter Royal Adventure to Northern Ireland! We're playing 5 rounds over 7 days including:
     • Royal County Down GC - Ranked as the #1 course in the world!
     • Royal Portrush - Host of the 2025 Open Championship!
     • Ardglass GC - One of the most beautiful courses you'll ever see!
     • Royal Belfast GC - Home to the oldest clubhouse in the world!
     • Ballyliffin GC - Recognized as the finest links course in Ireland!
Deadline to sign up is May1, 2024. Golf Smarter listeners get an additional £200 off! There's only room for two foursomes, so bring a friend to share a room for greater savings. To learn more and register please visit tmigolf.com/golfsmarter . Price includes golf, 7 nights accommodations, meals and ground transportation. Not included are airfare, gratuities, and caddies.  

Follow @golfsmarter on Instagram, X, Facebook, TikTok, YouTube for daily highlights and helpful insights from our interviews on the podcast. We also post articles and video shorts on LinkedIn @FredGreene (from Novato, CA).
Two ways to become a Golf Smarter Ambassador and receive a choice of one of these great prizes including:
        • A private link to Tony Manzoni’s video “The Lost Fundamental”.
        • A pack of 8 Flightpath Golf Tees. A Tee Above All. Learn more at https://flightpathgolf.com.
        • A Glove + Glove Compartment from RedRoosterGolf.com where you can now choose from a  large variety of styles of gloves in 34 sizes! To win, either introduce an upcoming episode, or write a review from your podcast source, then send us what you wrote and where! Send your posted review or request to introduce an episode to GolfSmarterPodcast@gmail.com.  
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941.  Summary: In this conversation, Jim Waldron and Fred Greene discuss various aspects of the short game in golf and dispel some common myths. They emphasize the need for solid contact and distance control in the short game, the role of pivot in generating power, the issue of scooping and Jim provides tips for controlling spin in different conditions. They cover topics such as distance wedges, taking spin off shots, the kinematic sequence, finesse swings, distance control, trajectory control, spin control, rhythm and tempo, and scoring in the short game. Jim and Fred also discuss various aspects of putting and chipping in golf. There are many misconceptions about putting, including the illusion created by watching professional golfers on TV.  The conversation then shifts to using an iron as a putter and the technique of the putt chip shot. They explore the resurgence of Scottish chipping and its technique, as well as when to use this shot. Finally, they discuss club selection and the carry-roll ratio in classical chipping on medium-sized greens.
Takeaways 
The short game is an under-taught and poorly taught aspect of golf.Solid contact and distance control are crucial in the short game.Pivot plays a significant role in generating power and controlling spin in the short game.Scooping is a common issue in the short game that needs to be addressed.Controlling spin is essential in different conditions and shot types. Distance wedges are shots from about 65 to 120 yards that require medium spin and a lower trajectory.Tour pros try to take spin off distance wedges to have better control over the carry distance.The kinematic sequence is the transfer of energy from one body part to the next during the downswing, and it is different for power swings and distance wedges.In the short game, a finesse swing with less spin and a softer version of the full swing is preferred.Distance control in the short game is achieved through consistent length of backswing and a constant rhythm and tempo.Scoring in the short game requires chipping and pitching the ball close to the hole to increase the chances of one-putting.Watching professional golfers on TV can create misconceptions about putting.Lie angle balance and lab putters can improve putting performance.Using an iron as a putter can be effective for certain shots.The putt chip shot is a specialized short game shot that can be useful around the green.Scottish chipping is making a comeback in golf.Classical chipping is a foundational technique for the short game on medium-sized greens.***Summary was AI generated from riverside.fm, our recording platform.

This is an invitation for you to join host Fred Greene and other Golf Smarter listeners for a once in a lifetime Golf Smarter Royal Adventure to Northern Ireland! We're playing 5 rounds over 7 days including:
     • Royal County Down GC - Ranked as the #1 course in the world!
     • Royal Portrush - Host of the 2025 Open Championship!
     • Ardglass GC - One of the most beautiful courses you'll ever see!
     • Royal Belfast GC - Home to the oldest clubhouse in the world!
     • Ballyliffin GC - Recognized as the finest links course in Ireland!
Deadline to sign up is May1, 2024. Golf Smarter listeners get an additional £200 off! There's only room for two foursomes, so bring a friend to share a room for greater savings. To learn more and register please visit tmigolf.com/golfsmarter . Price includes golf, 7 nights accommodations, meals and ground transportation. Not included are...

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. Since this was a Members’ Only episode, it’s nearly an hour long.
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Follow @golfsmarter on Instagram, X, Facebook, TikTok, YouTube for daily highlights and helpful insights from our interviews on the podcast. We also post articles and video shorts on LinkedIn @FredGreene (from Novato, CA).  
Two ways to become a Golf Smarter Ambassador and receive a choice of one of these great prizes including:
        • A private link to Tony Manzoni’s video “The Lost Fundamental”.
        • A pack of 8 Flightpath Golf Tees. A Tee Above All. Learn more at https://flightpathgolf.com.
        • A Glove + Glove Compartment from RedRoosterGolf.com where you can now choose from a  large variety of styles of gloves in 34 sizes!
To win, either introduce an upcoming episode, or write a review from your podcast source, then send us what you wrote and where! Send your posted review or request to introduce an episode to GolfSmarterPodcast@gmail.com.  
Golf Smarter has been named by goodpods as #5 in their Top 100 All Time Indie Golf podcasts!

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Golf Smarter is very excited to invite you to an exclusive golf adventure to Northern Ireland. July 2-9, 2024. We're going to play five rounds together, including the site of the 2025 Open Championship, Royal Portrush. We've also secured times at the oldest course in Ireland, Royal Belfast. Other courses include Ardglass Golf Club, Royal County Down, and Ballyliffin GC.
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There will be lots of laughs, some great golf swag, incredible golf with one of your favorite golf podcast hosts, Fred Greene, and you'll even be present for a Golf Smarter recording session!
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I'm very excited to play with you this year and check off some of the greatest courses in the world from my bucket list. See you in Northern Ireland this July for our Golf Smarter Royal Adventure!