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. 3d ago

    Stop Wasting Time And Find Coaching That Works

    Send us Fan Mail Team golf has a funny way of revealing the truth: talent alone does not win alternate shot. With Chuck handling a personal matter and sitting this one out, I start by recapping a memorable golf trip through Chattanooga and into North Carolina, including a Wade Hampton moment we will be talking about for a long time. Then we pivot straight into what the Presidents Cup is showing us in real time, especially why the U.S. can look unbeatable on paper and still struggle badly in foursomes. From there, I dig into a problem I hear constantly from golfers: “How do I find a coach I can trust?” The golf coaching industry exploded after COVID, and while plenty of coaches mean well, too many golfers spend money and walk away unchanged. I break down what I would look for if I were hiring a golf coach: objective technology like launch monitors, force plates, and 3D motion capture, plus the education to interpret the data. We also talk certifications that matter, staying current, and why a track record of helping real players is more convincing than any sales pitch. We also get practical about what “better” actually means. Early in a plan, I’m trying to raise your floor by removing round killers like penalty shots and three putts, then measuring progress with on-course stats using apps like Clipped, Upgame, and Circles. If you want a more modern performance approach, we cover why physical screening, training support, and knowing when to refer out can keep you healthy and improving. If you have thoughts on the Presidents Cup, coach selection, or what’s holding your game back, reach out and tell us. Subscribe, share this with a golf buddy, and leave a review so more golfers can find the show and get better faster. Website : measuredgolf.com  Instagram : @measuredgolf | @theforceplateguy  Contact Us : info@measuredgolf.com

    Stop Wasting Time And Find Coaching That Works

  2. Sep 19

    Stop Chasing Speed And Start Releasing It

    Send us Fan Mail Christmas Eve energy, packed bags, and a golf sabbatical on deck puts us in the perfect mood to talk about the kind of places golfers whisper about. We trade notes on Chattanooga as a surprisingly deep golf destination, why courses like Wade Hampton and The Honors can stay “if you know you know,” and why a phone-free vibe often leads to better focus and better swings. From there, we shift into the question so many serious golfers face when tournament season winds down: what should an offseason plan actually look like? We walk through why taking a short break can be the smartest first move, how to review your season with objective golf stats, and how to separate a strategy problem from a swing problem. We also talk about benchmarking progress without pretending improvement follows a clean, linear timeline. Then we get technical in the best way: why chasing swing speed can be a trap, how kinetic sequence and kinematic sequence influence power, and how common issues like early extension and handle dragging show up when golfers never learn to release the club. Michael breaks down lateral shift versus “sway,” explains reverse spine angle in plain language, and shares an L-to-L release concept that helps you square the face without panic-flipping or yanking it left. We also discuss how force plates, TrackMan, and 3D motion capture can help identify the low-hanging fruit that fixes multiple problems at once. If you got value from this, subscribe, share it with a golf buddy who’s stuck, and leave a review. What’s the one thing you’re targeting this offseason? Website : measuredgolf.com  Instagram : @measuredgolf | @theforceplateguy  Contact Us : info@measuredgolf.com

    Stop Chasing Speed And Start Releasing It

  3. Sep 12

    You Can Swing It Great And Still Score Badly

    Send us Fan Mail The fastest way to ruin a good round is trying to be perfect, and we’ve both lived it. After a short summer break, we’re back to clear up the “Measured Golf breakup” rumors, talk about what we’ve been up to on the course, and share what we’re most excited about this fall, including a Chattanooga golf trip and finally getting eyes on Wade Hampton. From there, the conversation turns into a practical deep dive on tournament golf. We swap caddying stories from recent events, including what it feels like to chase down a leaderboard, how pressure changes your decision-making, and why you can hit it great and still shoot a score you hate. We dig into the mental game: staying present, managing first-tee nerves, and learning what your body does in competition so practice actually transfers. If you’ve ever had one hole, one shot, or one course that “has your number,” you’ll recognize exactly what we’re talking about. We also get specific on golf course management and scoring strategy: playing windows instead of pins, protecting par when you’re out of position, and building a plan around “staple” wedge shots you can repeat. We connect that to putting, too, because at every level it becomes a start-line and face-control challenge with tiny margins. Finally, we react to the PGA Tour’s move toward match play at the season finale and why alternate formats can make golf more entertaining and more relatable. If you like smart, grounded golf advice that helps you shoot lower scores, subscribe, share the show with a golf buddy, and leave a quick review so more players can find us.12q Website : measuredgolf.com  Instagram : @measuredgolf | @theforceplateguy  Contact Us : info@measuredgolf.com

    You Can Swing It Great And Still Score Badly

  4. Jul 18

    Better Ball Striking Finally Forces Better Putting

    Send us Fan Mail The Open Championship is hours away, Royal Birkdale is reportedly firm and fast, and we’re doing what golf sickos do best: talking ourselves into an early wake-up, a hot cup of coffee, and a week of bounces we can’t predict. We start with the excitement of links golf and why the Open still feels unlike any other major, from the fans to the shot-making to the way the course asks you to play the ground instead of flying everything to a number. Then we bring it back to the most relatable struggle in golf: you finally crack the code with ball striking, start hitting a ton of greens, and suddenly your putting has nowhere to hide. We talk about the “new putter” honeymoon phase, why missing inside eight to twelve feet is so maddening, and how to think in percentages and progress instead of pure emotion. When you create more chances, converting them becomes the whole game. We also get into a raw rant on the golfer experience at public courses: bumpy greens, bad cups, soggy sand bottles, and the lack of accountability that makes it hard to play good golf or run a fair tournament. From there, we zoom out to what pro golf could do better, including smarter TV coverage that highlights cut-line pressure and underdog storylines, plus how real tournament prep looks with GPS planning, target lines, and committing to a plan. Subscribe, share this with a golf buddy who loves the Open, and leave a review if the show helps you think about golf a little differently. Website : measuredgolf.com  Instagram : @measuredgolf | @theforceplateguy  Contact Us : info@measuredgolf.com

    Better Ball Striking Finally Forces Better Putting

  5. Jul 11

    Are You Playing Golf Or Fighting Your Shot Shape

    Send us Fan Mail You can have a great swing and still aim yourself into disaster. That’s the uncomfortable truth behind a lot of penalty strokes, “random” big numbers, and the feeling that your driver is either a weapon or a liability depending on the day. We unpack a concept that sounds obvious until you really test it: your aim line is not your target line. When those two lines become the same, you end up trying to hit statistical unicorns like zero-curvature shots, or you force the ball to start away from where you’re aimed and “work back” to a line that was never the real target. We explain how launch monitor training, fixed alignment, and the famous white center line can quietly teach amateurs to play the wrong game. Then we rebuild the right one: start the ball on your aim line and let it fall toward the target based on your normal shot shape. From there, we get practical. We use percent curve math to estimate how far the ball will finish offline at your carry distance, how to build a safe window that includes the occasional double cross, and why “good drives” still splash when your line is wrong. We also share a lesson story where fixing aim instantly changes club path behavior, plus a simple alignment stick practice routine that helps your TrackMan work transfer to the course. If you’ve ever said “I aimed at the fairway and it still went OB,” this one will hit home. Subscribe, share it with a golf buddy who fights their start line, and leave a review if the aim line versus target line idea changes how you play. Website : measuredgolf.com  Instagram : @measuredgolf | @theforceplateguy  Contact Us : info@measuredgolf.com

  6. Jul 4

    Why Guess When You Can Measure

    Send us Fan Mail Most golfers are chasing a fantasy: perfectly straight shots and a “tour swing” that doesn’t match their body, their practice time, or their actual ball flight. From Chattanooga at The Honors, we get brutally practical about what really changes a golf game: identifying your pattern, measuring it honestly, and building a plan that fits the golfer you are today. We talk about coaching that restores hope instead of piling on confusion. That means listening to what the player wants, then delivering a simple fix that shows up immediately in ball flight. We also share a force plates story from a session with Jeremy Wampler where a player finally got his timing to click by cleaning up setup fundamentals like posture and pressure, not by chasing flashy moves. The point is simple: data only matters if it helps the golf ball do what you want. From there we dig into pattern recognition with a launch monitor like TrackMan, why video can mislead without context, and how many golfers misuse simulators by obsessing over the white center line. Your job is to start the ball on your aim line and curve it predictably, then take that knowledge to the course and aim like a scorer. We even walk through a pressure-hole example where the smartest play might be a layup because your miss brings water into play. If you want more control, better strategy, and a practice plan that actually translates, hit play, then subscribe, share the show with a golf buddy, and leave a review so more golfers stop guessing and start measuring. Website : measuredgolf.com  Instagram : @measuredgolf | @theforceplateguy  Contact Us : info@measuredgolf.com

    Why Guess When You Can Measure

  7. Jun 27

    What If Your Swing Problems Are Just A Bad Matchup?

    Send us Fan Mail A five-hole playoff under evening light will teach you more about golf than a month on the range. We start with a story from U.S. Amateur stage one qualifying where even par puts you on the bubble, the wait stretches for hours, and sudden death forces every decision into sharp focus. From reading lies to choosing the right shot shape, we talk about what it feels like to be inside the ropes as a caddie and why “the highs are really high” when someone you coach steps up and seizes the moment. Then we shift into golf swing mechanics, but not the internet version. Tour swings look wildly different, and that is the point. We dig into swing matchups, ball flight, and why the “perfect takeaway” debate misses the real problem: your body’s engine. Using force-plate concepts like vertical force, AP force, and lateral force, we explain how players create speed, why torque is not the same as rotation, and how certain patterns naturally produce fades or draws. We also connect it to what you actually care about on the course: owning your launch window so you can predict where the ball starts and curves, even when you are nervous. We finish with practical coaching ideas you can use right away, including a towel-wringing feel for torque and a clear explanation of how the shoulders should move so you stop getting flat, stuck, or forced into last-second hand flips. If you want smarter practice, better ball striking, and a swing built around what you do well, you will get plenty to chew on here. Subscribe, share this with a golf friend who’s stuck in “search mode,” and leave a review with the swing topic you want us to tackle next. Website : measuredgolf.com  Instagram : @measuredgolf | @theforceplateguy  Contact Us : info@measuredgolf.com

  8. Jun 20

    Shinnecock Needs Fangs

    Send us Fan Mail Seven under after 36 holes at Shinnecock Hills doesn’t just raise eyebrows, it raises the bigger question: what do we actually want the U.S. Open to be? We’re watching the best players in the world pick apart a course that’s supposed to bite, and we dig into the setup choices that change everything, especially when greens don’t feel firm and fast enough to demand real imagination around the targets. We want teeth. Michael wants fangs. We also start with the future of the game, because it’s arriving faster than most people realize. Miles Russell making the cut is a jaw-dropper, and he’s not alone. Junior golf and college golf development have leveled up, and NIL plus world-class facilities are turning top programs into legitimate tour prep. We talk through why staying in school can be the smartest path for many players, and what that says about how competitive professional golf is becoming. Then we bring it back to your game with practical takeaways: the real distance gap between amateurs and tour players, why launch conditions matter as much as raw speed, and how wind demands different shot shapes and trajectories. We also unpack a common TrackMan driver fitting mistake, copying PGA Tour rollout-based numbers when you play on soft fairways where carry is king. Finally, we hit the hot-button topics: distance, rollback, spin, and the money incentives that quietly steer the sport. Subscribe to the Measured Golf Podcast, share this with a golf buddy who loves a good setup debate, and leave a review so more players find us. Where do you land: should the U.S. Open punish mistakes more aggressively, or is this just the modern game? Website : measuredgolf.com  Instagram : @measuredgolf | @theforceplateguy  Contact Us : info@measuredgolf.com

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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
    93
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 The Measured Golf Podcast
  • Show Website
    The Measured Golf Podcast

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