The Pro and The Hack

David Mulso

Welcome to The Pro and The Hack podcast with hosts David Mulso and Rich 'Da Coach' Gilgallon. They are based in Rancho Mirage, California, right in the heart of one of America’s top golf destinations. This podcast will bring you fun and informative information in the world of golf, along with special guests, instructional tips, Q&A segments and more. Join us for a new episode each week.

Episodes

  1. Ep.7  |  Mission Hills CC Instructor and PGA Member, Scott Cherry joins The Pro & The Hack

    APR 6

    Ep.7 | Mission Hills CC Instructor and PGA Member, Scott Cherry joins The Pro & The Hack

    The conversation at the Dinah Shore room at Mission Hills Country Club covers various topics related to golf, coaching, career journeys, and the mental aspects of the game. The pros share insights on teaching, competition, and the significance of a pre-shot routine. The conversation covers a wide range of topics related to golf, including Tiger Woods' swing, the importance of purposeful practice, troubleshooting the golf swing, the beauty of the game, and the experience of being a beginner again. It also delves into the challenges of teaching golf, the significance of understanding the facts of a situation, and the competitive nature of golf among pro athletes. The conversation covers a wide range of topics related to golf, including tournament experiences, tradition, the Masters, player stories, course design, and golf equipment. It also delves into the importance of tee selection, short game skills, and putting strategies. The conversation concludes with a discussion about the amenities and teaching staff at a golf facility. Takeaways Coaching BoomCareer Journey Purposeful practiceUnderstanding the facts of the situationCompetitive nature of golf among pro athletes Tee selection should be based on driving distance multiplied by 25, and playing shorter tees until a target score is achieved is recommended.Improving short game skills and putting can significantly impact a player's score, especially for higher handicappers.Reading greens is an educated guess that improves with experience and is influenced by other skills like start line control and speed control.The golf facility discussed offers a wide range of amenities and has a highly regarded teaching staff. Chapters 00:00 The Significance of a Pre-Shot Routine26:23 Competitive Nature of Golf Among Pro Athletes49:32 Playing Experience and Golf Course Amenities

    1h 5m
  2. Ep.6  |  Hall of Fame Sportswriter and Author, Larry Bohannon

    APR 3

    Ep.6 | Hall of Fame Sportswriter and Author, Larry Bohannon

    The conversation delves into the rich history of desert golf and its impact on the Coachella Valley. It explores Larry Bohannon's journey, the influence of COVID-19 on golf, the significance of the Dinah Shore Course, and the efforts to bring back the LPGA to Indian Wells. The discussion provides valuable insights into the historical and contemporary significance of golf in the region. The conversation delves into the impact of sponsorship on golf tournaments, the challenges faced by tournaments due to sponsorship, the legacy of Arnold Palmer and the LPGA, the role of sponsorship in women's golf, the LPGA Hall of Fame and player requirements, the impact of senior golf tournaments, the rise and fall of golf tournaments, and insights from Annika Sorenstam. The conversation delved into the world of golf, highlighting the impact of legendary golfers, the significance of the Ryder Cup, unconventional golf swings, the quirks of golf tournaments, the one-way miss in golf, reflections on a career in journalism and golf, the influence of a journalist on the community, the power of a writer's words, the significance of prostate cancer awareness, memorable Ryder Cup stories, and the impact of personal stories and connections in journalism. Takeaways Desert golf historyImpact of golf on the Coachella Valley Sponsorship impact on golf tournamentsEvolution of golf tournaments and players Golf legends and their impactThe significance of the Ryder Cup Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Desert Golf History05:15 Larry Bohannon's Journey and Desert Golf Scene14:15 Efforts to Bring Back LPGA to Indian Wells22:23 The Legacy of Arnold Palmer and the LPGA28:00 The LPGA Hall of Fame and Player Requirements35:25 The Rise and Fall of Golf Tournaments41:28 Legendary Golfers and Their Impact47:17 The Legacy of Dinah Shore52:18 The Influence of a Journalist on the Community01:01:14 The Ryder Cup and Golf Tournaments

    1h 16m
  3. Episode 2

    FEB 6

    Episode 2

    The Pro and the Hack podcast features discussions on golf, covering topics such as the unpredictability of the game, the importance of fundamentals, managing anger on the golf course, golf etiquette, the mental side of golf, the role of the golf pro, the significance of grip, the value of golf lessons, understanding the golf swing, golf tournaments and courses, playing golf in different weather conditions, the challenges of golf professionals, and the history of golf tournaments. The conversation covers a range of topics including the significance of the Dinah Shore tournament, the impact of taxes on golf tournaments, understanding spin rates and club fitting, the role of spin in golf shots, club fitting and distance improvement, addressing swing issues and instruction, the visual aspect of swing analysis, understanding swing mechanics and ball compression, golf ball selection and compression, and improving ball contact and angle of attack. Takeaways Golf's unpredictabilityThe significance of fundamentals in golf The significance of understanding spin rates and their impact on shot distance and accuracyThe importance of club fitting and equipment selection for optimizing performance Chapters 00:00 Introduction to the Pro and the Hack06:00 The Role of the Golf Pro11:25 The Variety of Golf Grips17:07 The Role of the Golf Professional24:05 The History of Golf Tournaments29:37 The Role of Spin in Golf Shots38:32 Golf Ball Selection and Compression44:09 Improving Ball Contact and Angle of Attack

    50 min

About

Welcome to The Pro and The Hack podcast with hosts David Mulso and Rich 'Da Coach' Gilgallon. They are based in Rancho Mirage, California, right in the heart of one of America’s top golf destinations. This podcast will bring you fun and informative information in the world of golf, along with special guests, instructional tips, Q&A segments and more. Join us for a new episode each week.

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