The Measured Golf Podcast

Michael Dutro, PGA
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With so many amazing things happening in the Measured Golf Community, we have decided to start a podcast to discuss all of the amazing things that we are seeing have a positive impact on our athletes. Whether it be Ground Reaction Forces, Golf Biomechanics, or strategies for making the most out of your limited practice time, we hope that this podcast becomes a resource for you to finally become the player you know you can be! Video of the podcast can be found by visiting our Measured Golf YouTube page. Upcoming Guest and announcements can be viewed by following the Measured Golf Instagram page. To learn more, or to visit the Measured Golf facility in person, please, find us on the web at measuredgolf.com. 

  1. The Poker Mindset That Lowers Scores

    1D AGO

    The Poker Mindset That Lowers Scores

    Send us Fan Mail You can love golf and still be tired of the same story: one bold swing turns a solid round into a grind. We’re heading toward a bucket-list stretch of courses, but before we get lost in Monterey Peninsula, Cypress Point, and Pasatiempo, we slow down and talk about the decision-making that actually lowers scores anywhere. We break down a course management framework that clicks fast: treat every shot like a poker hand. When should you “push the chips in” and take on the high-risk play, and when should you fold, lay up, and keep the round boring? We walk through a par-5 example where going for the green looks tempting, but the real math shows how quickly a birdie chance becomes a double. Then we connect it to a famous Augusta moment, where the best players go all in only when the situation truly demands it. From there, we get practical about pressure. Tournament rounds and high-stakes weekend games don’t just “feel harder” because they are harder. Performance drops, commitment wobbles, and anomalies show up. We share how we coach a reset after a baffling swing, how to judge yourself by process over outcome, and how to build targets around your real shot dispersion so you can swing freely without steering. If your goal is dropping from a nine handicap into the three-to-six range, we also make the case for boring improvement: fewer big numbers, better scrambling, smarter lag putting, and fewer ego-driven decisions. If this helps, subscribe, share it with a golf buddy who loves hero shots, and leave a review so more golfers find the show. What’s the one hole where you keep going all in when you should fold? Website : measuredgolf.com  Instagram : @measuredgolf | @theforceplateguy  Contact Us : info@measuredgolf.com

    1h 24m
  2. Make Putts Like A Pro

    MAY 2

    Make Putts Like A Pro

    Send us Fan Mail LIV Golf might be heading toward a funding cliff, and that forces a question nobody can dodge: where do all these world-class players go if the current model changes after 2026? We talk through the ripple effects, from fewer PGA Tour starts and the rise of signature events to what a more global schedule could look like under new leadership with an NFL growth mindset. Then we pivot from the tour drama to the part of golf that actually changes your score tomorrow: course management and putting. We break down why “bad course management” usually isn’t a single bad swing, it’s the decision to aim at every flag. The best players pick smarter targets, accept 15 to 20 feet, and let good misses look great. From there, we go full putting nerd and make it usable. You’ll hear the case for the one-foot-past rule, what TrackMan’s 1.62 mph entry speed really implies, and why dying putts can lose their roll and get knocked offline by crowning, footprints, or grain. We also cover why long putts rarely drop, how face angle tolerance tightens with distance, and why putter fit (loft, attack angle, arc, toe hang, forgiveness) matters more than chasing perfect “zero” numbers. We close with simple practice you can actually stick to: a mirror check for eye line and aim, a tee cross drill at 3, 6, 9, and 12 feet to build pressure, and a lag putting target built around a 10% leave zone. Subscribe for next week, share this with a buddy who hates straight putts, and leave a review with your biggest putting miss and why you think it happens. Website : measuredgolf.com  Instagram : @measuredgolf | @theforceplateguy  Contact Us : info@measuredgolf.com

    1h 29m
  3. Are You Practicing Skills Or Protecting Ego

    APR 25

    Are You Practicing Skills Or Protecting Ego

    Send us Fan Mail Your short game doesn’t fall apart because you “need more touch.” It falls apart because the lie changes, friction changes, and most golfers keep trying to hit the same shot anyway. We bring back the energy from a great golf trip, talk through the Masters hangover, and then get brutally practical about what actually helps you score when conditions are real and time is limited. We start with the stuff that quietly shapes your whole season: public golf pace, why walking often speeds things up, and the small habits that keep rounds moving. From there, we zoom out into why so many players avoid golf lessons, even though they want to improve. Bad diagnosis creates bad trust, and the old “get worse before you get better” sales pitch doesn’t hold up when you’re paying for results. We also explain why measurement tools like force plates can reveal the invisible parts of the swing that guessing can’t. The main course is short game. We break down how dew and wet grass reduce friction, why that makes high-loft shots unpredictable, and when a bump with less loft is the percentage play. We cover low point control, arc depth, using bounce, creating a path that works left to manage speed, and the right-hand feels that keep the face from shutting and producing those hot jumpers. We finish with high, soft pitch ideas, bunker strategy for both short-sided and longer shots, and simple drills you can take straight to the practice area. If you want more clarity around the greens and better decisions under pressure, subscribe, share this with a golf buddy who lives in the bunker, and leave us a review. What short game shot costs you the most strokes right now? Website : measuredgolf.com  Instagram : @measuredgolf | @theforceplateguy  Contact Us : info@measuredgolf.com

    1h 33m
  4. What If The Swing You See Is Not The Problem

    APR 18

    What If The Swing You See Is Not The Problem

    Send us Fan Mail We’re recording from Chattanooga, Tennessee, and the setting is perfect for a conversation about what golf instruction looks like when you stop guessing and start measuring. After watching members and staff react to a live force plate presentation from Michael , we dig into why ground reaction forces and pressure data can change a golf swing fast without the usual spiral of positions, planes, and swing jargon. When you can see the pressure, forces and torques, you can coach the real problem. We break down two foundational concepts that drive everything else: point of application and line of pressure. If you’re fighting early extension, inconsistent contact, or a swing that feels like it has a thousand moving parts, this framework gives you something simple to audit right away. From there, we connect the dots to speed: why the backswing is essentially “done” by P3, how the kinematic sequence works (pelvis, torso, arms, club), and how timing and braking forces create the conditions for a stable face-to-path relationship. Then we apply it to real shots. Chuck shows up with a driver that’s leaking weak-right even though the path is already right, and the fix isn’t a grip change or a wrist cue. It’s a better brake, better pressure into the lead side, and letting the clubhead work on the arc. If you want more clubhead speed, more reliable ball flight, and fewer swing thoughts, this is the roadmap. Subscribe, share this with the golf nerd in your group chat, and leave a review with the one swing problem you want us to tackle next. Website : measuredgolf.com  Instagram : @measuredgolf | @theforceplateguy  Contact Us : info@measuredgolf.com

    1h 26m
  5. What Augusta National Reveals About Smart Scoring

    APR 11

    What Augusta National Reveals About Smart Scoring

    Send us Fan Mail Masters week flips a switch for golfers, and being on the ground at Augusta National makes the lesson impossible to ignore: the course does not reward vibes, it rewards decisions. We talk through what the broadcast can’t show, from the scale of the slopes to the “dinner plate” targets on firm, fast greens, plus the weirdly refreshing impact of a no-phone environment that forces real conversation and connection. We also go deep on coaching and mentorship, because the relationships are the real currency at major championships. Pete Cowan’s name comes up for a reason: his record with elite players is unmatched, and his standards are brutally clear. We share the famous Brooks Koepka bunker story and unpack what it reveals about world-class skill, feedback, and how great coaches push without breaking the player. Then we get practical for your game with modern golf analytics and course management. Why doesn’t raw speed automatically win at Augusta? Because angles, shot shape, wedge control, and predictability decide everything. We cover wedge flight and distance control, why ball fitting matters for amateurs, and the simplest scoring truth most golfers avoid: good golf is boring golf. If you want to drop your handicap, protect par, avoid big numbers, and make the safe miss. Subscribe for more conversations like this, share the show with a golf buddy, and leave a review if these episodes help your scoring. What’s one “boring” decision that saves you strokes? Website : measuredgolf.com  Instagram : @measuredgolf | @theforceplateguy  Contact Us : info@measuredgolf.com

    1h 36m
  6. Stop Chasing Perfect Swings And Start Playing Smarter Golf

    APR 4

    Stop Chasing Perfect Swings And Start Playing Smarter Golf

    Send us Fan Mail If you’ve ever walked off the range thinking you “found it,” then watched it disappear on the first tee, you’re not alone. We’re kicking off peak golf season vibes with Masters week on the horizon, and we start with the hard stuff: the Tiger Woods DUI news, the body cam conversation, and why it’s possible to feel empathy while still demanding real accountability. Golf has heroes, but it also has humans, and we talk honestly about what happens when the world decides it’s “open season.” Then we shift to a question a listener sent that might save you more strokes than any swing tip: is your time better spent trying to improve your golf swing, or maximizing the game you already have to score lower? We break down ball striking versus scoring, course management, and why “perfect” is a trap. We use real benchmarks like greens in regulation, realistic proximity to the hole, and what a good shot looks like for a 15 handicap. You’ll hear how to build margin into targets based on your miss pattern, why front pins punish bad club selection, and how the “60-foot window” can keep you patient and playable. We also get practical on strategy: par-five decision making, laying up to a favorite wedge number, and why even Tiger avoided certain wedge distances. Finally, we talk practice priorities that actually travel to the course: short game practice, lag putting, shots from rough, and the human side of scoring like emotions, breathing, food, and alcohol. If this helped, subscribe, share it with a golf buddy who’s chasing a prettier swing, and leave us a review so more players find the show. Website : measuredgolf.com  Instagram : @measuredgolf | @theforceplateguy  Contact Us : info@measuredgolf.com

    1h 19m
  7. You Can Get Better Without Beating Balls

    MAR 28

    You Can Get Better Without Beating Balls

    Send us Fan Mail Tiger Woods news drops and we react in real time, not with hot takes, but with the questions every golf fan has when the spotlight hits the biggest name in the sport again. It’s a quick reminder that golf stories can turn fast, and that public pressure has a way of magnifying every detail whether it’s fair or not. From there, we pivot to the part of golf we can actually control: how we practice and how we improve. We unpack lessons from a coaching summit and talk about using technology like TrackMan and force plates without drowning in numbers. The goal is simple: focus on what moves performance. That means knowing which metrics matter for each club, avoiding traps like chasing smash factor with irons, and respecting a few non negotiables while still leaving room for your swing DNA. Then we get tactical. We outline a realistic driving range practice plan for golfers with jobs and limited time: do your drills at home, treat the range like a dress rehearsal, buy the small bucket, and give every shot a routine. We dig into wedge distance control through better contact and lower trajectory, iron practice that trains “miss patterns” by playing pins, and driver work built around setup consistency, alignment sticks, and a dependable shot shape. We finish with short game and putting, including a lag putting drill that trains speed feel at impact so you stop giving away stress free pars with three putts. If you like practical golf coaching you can use today, subscribe, share this with a buddy, and leave a review. What part of your game would you build first: driver, wedges, or putting? Website : measuredgolf.com  Instagram : @measuredgolf | @theforceplateguy  Contact Us : info@measuredgolf.com

    1h 12m
  8. Tournament Prep That Works

    MAR 21

    Tournament Prep That Works

    Send us Fan Mail Tournament season is here, and the biggest mistake we see is golfers trying to “cram” right before a qualifier, club championship, or member guest. We’re coming to you from Florida and Michigan with a practical two-week tournament prep plan that focuses on what actually holds up under pressure: recovery, decision-making, and a repeatable process you can trust when your hands feel shaky over a short putt. We talk about the unglamorous performance drivers that decide your score: sleep, hydration, alcohol, caffeine, and why showing up fresh beats showing up with 1,000 extra range balls in your body. From there we get specific on practice strategy, including one-ball reps, a consistent pre-shot routine, and ways to simulate pressure so your “tournament swing” doesn’t look like a stranger. We also dig into short game and putting, how to practice the ugly lies you’ll actually find, and why making 100 three-footers can do more for your confidence than rolling a bunch of casual putts from 25 feet. Finally, we cover course management and conditions: how to run a practice round with useful notes, why you should write numbers instead of clubs, and how to adjust for wind, temperature, and elevation without letting ego pick the club. If you want better golf under pressure, this is your blueprint. Subscribe, share this with a golf buddy prepping for an event, and leave a review with the one part of tournament golf you want us to tackle next. Website : measuredgolf.com  Instagram : @measuredgolf | @theforceplateguy  Contact Us : info@measuredgolf.com

    1h 20m
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With so many amazing things happening in the Measured Golf Community, we have decided to start a podcast to discuss all of the amazing things that we are seeing have a positive impact on our athletes. Whether it be Ground Reaction Forces, Golf Biomechanics, or strategies for making the most out of your limited practice time, we hope that this podcast becomes a resource for you to finally become the player you know you can be! Video of the podcast can be found by visiting our Measured Golf YouTube page. Upcoming Guest and announcements can be viewed by following the Measured Golf Instagram page. To learn more, or to visit the Measured Golf facility in person, please, find us on the web at measuredgolf.com. 

Information

  • Creator
    Michael Dutro, PGA
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    79
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 The Measured Golf Podcast
  • Show Website
    The Measured Golf Podcast

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