Those Weekend Golf Guys

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Those Weekend Golf Guys

Take a Golf Magazine Top 100 teacher, Jeff Smith ( (http://jeffsmithgolfinstruction.com) and pair him with an outstanding radio personality and you have the formula for one helluva Golf Talk Radio Show. John Ashton (the show host) has enjoyed success as a morning personality on radio stations from Bangor, Maine to Dallas, Texas. He’s also embarrassed himself on many golf courses in the same locations. John is a hacker, struggling to break 80 (OK, 90) but has a passion and enjoyment of the game, a skewed sense of humor and an outlook that makes this the most entertaining Golf Show around.Jeff Smith, PGA enjoys the innate ability to create word pictures so, even on the radio, his tips and techniques to improve your game are clear, easy to follow and help listeners cut strokes on their very next round.

  1. How To Find Your Perfect Grip

    3 DAYS AGO

    How To Find Your Perfect Grip

    Podcast Summary Unlock the secrets to refining your golf game with insights from Jeff Smith, one of the top 100 golf teachers, and your host, John Ashton. Discover how to cut through the overwhelming clutter of golf advice online and focus on what truly matters: personalized guidance tailored to your unique swing mechanics. We'll help you understand why a customized approach to fundamentals like grip, stance, and posture is essential for improvement. Say goodbye to one-size-fits-all tips and hello to a more strategic way to elevate your game. We talk about the power of simplicity in perfecting your grip based on your natural arm hang. With Jeff's expert guidance, you'll learn how to establish a comfortable and intuitive grip, leading to more accurate shots and faster progress on the course. We also shine a light on the underestimated basics of balance and setup. By emphasizing the importance of starting positions and stance width, you'll realize how small adjustments can significantly enhance your swing speed and stability, making the game feel more intuitive and enjoyable. The mental game is just as crucial, and we share stories that highlight the importance of keeping a calm mindset. Overthinking can throw off even the most natural swing, but we provide tips to help maintain composure and remind you to trust your instincts. With personal anecdotes and humor, we illustrate how mastering simplicity, embracing personalization, and maintaining confidence are the keys to transforming your golf game. Join us for an episode that promises to guide you towards better scores and a more fulfilling experience on the golf course.

    45 min

  2. JAN 19

    Elevate Your Swing with Modern Golf Tools

    Podcast Summary Unlock the secrets to maintaining your golf skills year-round as we venture into the world of indoor golf technology with expert insights from top instructors Jeff Smith and James Hong. Discover how innovations like simulators and launch monitors are turning indoor facilities into highly effective practice spaces, regardless of weather conditions. Learn how these advancements, including the Foresight launch monitor and Bushnell rangefinders, are not just transforming practice routines but also enhancing decision-making on the course, promising a faster, more efficient game. Join us as we tackle the complexities of golf alignment, particularly for amateur golfers. Through engaging stories and expert advice, we explore practical techniques for improving aim and perception. Understand how personal perceptions of straight lines can impact your game and gain strategies to correct your aim using alignment sticks and personalized practice stations. We share humorous anecdotes and thoughtful tips, emphasizing the importance of adapting techniques to fit individual perceptions and challenges. Embrace the nuances of aging gracefully on the golf course with a focus on optimizing your swing and managing expectations. We discuss maintaining physical fitness and adjusting swing styles to minimize distance loss, drawing inspiration from the unique styles of professional golfers like Tommy Fleetwood and Vijay Singh. Navigate the often humorous world of unsolicited golf advice and the importance of personalized instruction, all while enjoying a light-hearted debate on donut preferences. With insights from James Hong, this episode is a blend of technical know-how and personal growth, tailored for every golf enthusiast.

    45 min
  3. Embrace Aging and Elevate Your Golf Game: Techniques and Strategies for Senior Golfers

    JAN 12

    Embrace Aging and Elevate Your Golf Game: Techniques and Strategies for Senior Golfers

    Podcast Summary Uncover the secrets to enjoying golf as you age and discover strategies to enhance your game even as your physical capabilities change. This episode promises to equip you with innovative techniques and equipment adjustments, like using hybrids, to keep your golf game strong despite the natural aging process. We share insightful anecdotes about golfers who hold onto past performances, often leading to frustration, and offer practical advice on how to embrace these changes and set realistic goals, such as shooting your age in the future. Journey with us as we recount the inspiring stories of four elderly women who redefined their approach to golf by modifying their techniques. These ladies found success by adjusting their grip, stance, and swing, allowing them to tackle challenging bunker shots with newfound confidence and control. Their experiences highlight the importance of personalizing golf techniques to suit individual strengths and limitations, paving the way for improved performance and greater enjoyment on the course. Enhance your golf swing without high-tech equipment by mastering grip pressure, balance, and swing speed adjustments. We explore the myth that slowing down improves control and instead focus on maintaining balance and grip control to generate efficient power. Learn how simple tools, like an alignment stick and a Nerf ball, can serve as cost-effective solutions to improve your game. We also guide you on determining the optimal course length tailored to your capabilities, ensuring a fulfilling and satisfying golfing experience as you age. Join us as we celebrate the joy of golf, regardless of age, and look forward to 52 weeks of engaging and informative episodes.

    45 min
  4. We Aim To Please. You Aim Too Please.

    JAN 5

    We Aim To Please. You Aim Too Please.

    HAPPY NEW YEAR!!! A repeat episode. The Best (that we coud find) of THOSE WEEKEND GOLF GUYS. You know why many of your approach shots miss the green? It's because most of us aim incorrectly. Lear how to aim right (meaning correctly) in this episode.

    45 min

  5. 12/29/2024

    Skillful Swing Secrets for Every Golfer

    Podcast Summary Unlock the secrets to improving your golf game without breaking the bank on expensive gear. With insights from golf expert James Hong, we promise you'll learn how honing your skills through proper lessons can make a world of difference. Hear our candid discussion on the USGA's proposed rule changes and what they mean for amateur players. Could rolling back equipment capabilities actually impact your motivation? We consider this, especially for older golfers eager to push their limits. Explore the challenges golfers face with new equipment regulations and discover how to adapt your strategy to excel on the course. We tackle the controversial topic of making golf balls fly shorter distances and how it impacts non-professional players. Making golf more accessible is at the heart of our conversation, emphasizing the significance of mastering technique and grip. Let James Hong and Jeff Smith guide you in breaking personal milestones, like scoring under 90, by focusing on skill development over equipment upgrades. Our episode is packed with creative strategies for improving your golf game, even when outdoor practice isn't possible. From breaking 90 by playing to your strengths to innovative indoor methods like dry swings and putting on a 30-foot mat, we've got you covered. Learn how ping pong balls can become your new best friend for practicing golf swings indoors. Join us for valuable insights that make golf practice accessible, featuring expert guidance from James Hong and Jeff Smith. Whether you're aiming to break 80 or just want to improve your short game, this episode offers practical advice tailored for golfers at all levels.

    45 min
  6. A Golfer's Guide to Holiday Bliss

    12/22/2024

    A Golfer's Guide to Holiday Bliss

    Those Weekend Golf Guys is sponsored by Better Help. betterhelp.com/golf Podcast Summary Unlock the secrets to perfect holiday gifts for the golf enthusiasts in your life! Our episode guarantees you’ll navigate the tricky terrain of golf gift-giving with insight and humor, sidestepping the potential pitfalls of poorly chosen presents. We promise a sleigh-full of anecdotes and practical tips, from recommending universally loved Titleist Pro V1 golf balls to the gift of experience through lessons and gift certificates. Join us for a swing through the lighter side of golf, as Bachelor star Ben Higgins embarks on a new golf tour adventure. We paint a vivid picture of French Lick, Indiana, a surprising gem for both golfers and non-golfers, and share a chuckle-worthy tale of a Santa Claus doppelgänger trying to improve his golf game. Revel in the joy of helping someone find their perfect swing with simple tweaks, proving that even small adjustments can lead to big improvements. As the weather turns frosty, our conversation transforms into a winter wonderland of golfing adventures. Picture yourself hitting golf balls off frozen lakes or staying toasty warm with propane heaters and cart covers. Whether your golfer loves braving the snow or prefers cozy indoor venues, we’ve got gift suggestions to keep them swinging all winter long. Embrace the spirit of the season with our playful banter and thoughtful advice, ensuring your holiday shopping is a hole-in-one!

    45 min

  7. 12/15/2024

    Transform Your Golf Game: Unlocking Power, Perfecting Swing Sequence, and Mastering the Short Game

    Unlock the secrets to enhancing your golf performance with our latest episode, where we promise you'll discover how to harness the power of ground force to elevate your swing speed. We use practical examples like push-ups and an unexpected twist with a spinning chair to illustrate how energy originates from the ground and propels through your body for a more powerful swing. Plus, gain exclusive insights from recent power schools about the critical timing of ground force application to transform your game and lower your scores. Explore the art of perfect swing sequencing, a crucial aspect often overlooked by many golfers. We'll guide you through common pitfalls and introduce you to simple yet effective tools like a rope and a unique homemade device crafted from PVC pipe and a swim noodle. These tools are designed to naturally align your swing sequence from the lower body through to the arms, enhancing your swing's power and synchronization. Discover how the Tour Striker club can revolutionize your approach by improving your striking accuracy and maximizing launch angles for optimal distance. Sharpen your short game skills as we dissect the nuances of wedge shots and putting techniques. Learn how calming those overactive wrists can lead to a stable and consistent putting stroke, and delve into the ongoing debate on putting strokes with clarity and expertise. Hear personal anecdotes on how refining pitching techniques can unexpectedly improve your performance with longer irons, illustrating the interconnectedness of your skills. This episode promises to equip you with actionable tips and tricks to refine your skills on the green, ensuring you're ready to tackle any challenge with confidence.

    46 min

  8. 12/08/2024

    Elevating Your Game with Personalized Golf Gear

    {} Chapters Sports Talk (00:01) From SoCal to sports betting, we cover the Battle for Atlantis, Ohio State vs. Michigan, and the Hero World Challenge golf tournament. Improving Swing Angles for Better Control (12:14) Surprise at 49th ranking in top 100 golf podcasts, working with Howard Kendrick to optimize swing using baseball background. Mastering Golf Swing Basics (24:53) Balance, simplicity, and timing are key in achieving an effective golf swing, as discussed in this episode. Club Fitting and Player Preference (35:19) Proper golf club fitting is crucial for athletic performance, requiring an understanding instructor and brand-agnostic fitter. Popular Titleist Golf Balls as Gifts (43:28) Titleist golf balls, including Pro V1 and Pro V1x, are a universally appreciated gift among golfers, with even the AVX model being a great choice.

    45 min
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Take a Golf Magazine Top 100 teacher, Jeff Smith ( (http://jeffsmithgolfinstruction.com) and pair him with an outstanding radio personality and you have the formula for one helluva Golf Talk Radio Show. John Ashton (the show host) has enjoyed success as a morning personality on radio stations from Bangor, Maine to Dallas, Texas. He’s also embarrassed himself on many golf courses in the same locations. John is a hacker, struggling to break 80 (OK, 90) but has a passion and enjoyment of the game, a skewed sense of humor and an outlook that makes this the most entertaining Golf Show around.Jeff Smith, PGA enjoys the innate ability to create word pictures so, even on the radio, his tips and techniques to improve your game are clear, easy to follow and help listeners cut strokes on their very next round.

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