Frankly Golf

Frank Thomas and Valerie Melvin
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Helping golfers understand more about the game. Frank Thomas, inventor of the graphite shaft and former USGA Technical Director along with co-host Valerie Melvin discuss putting, golf equipment, technology and innovation. Frankly, they talk about all things golf!

  1. The Fingerprint of Your Golf Ball

    10/30/2020

    The Fingerprint of Your Golf Ball

    Learn more about the fingerprint of your golf ball.... enjoy this week's podcast from Frank and Valerie

    11 min
  2. Distance, Data and Decisions

    10/23/2020

    Distance, Data and Decisions

    This week Frank and Valerie discuss distance, data and decisions as more and more technology enters the game of golf. Enjoy!

    15 min
  3. Is Golf An Adventure?

    10/15/2020

    Is Golf An Adventure?

    In this week's Frankly Golf Podcast Frank and Valerie discuss the question "Is Golf an Adventure?" Please enjoy!

    13 min
  4. Spin on Short Game

    10/02/2020

    Spin on Short Game

    Enjoy this week's discussion from Frank and Valerie covering the short game!

    15 min
  5. Distance and DeChambeau

    09/25/2020

    Distance and DeChambeau

    In this week's podcast we reflect on last week's US Open, the approach of Bryson DeChambeau and distance issues facing the game. Please enjoy!

    12 min
  6. US Open 2020

    09/18/2020

    US Open 2020

    Enjoy some US Open Stories with Frank and Valerie. Frank has attended over 30 US Opens over the years, so has some interesting insights to share!

    9 min
  7. You Can Shoot Your Age

    09/11/2020

    You Can Shoot Your Age

    In this week's podcast Frank and Valerie discuss their new book "You Can Shoot Your Age". Enjoy!

    11 min
  8. Distance and Driver Head Design

    09/04/2020

    Distance and Driver Head Design

    This week Frank and Valerie discuss distance and driver head design. They tackle impact, Coefficient of Restitution (COR), any new materials that may be used in future driver designs and where the keys to more distance might be found.

    10 min
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Helping golfers understand more about the game. Frank Thomas, inventor of the graphite shaft and former USGA Technical Director along with co-host Valerie Melvin discuss putting, golf equipment, technology and innovation. Frankly, they talk about all things golf!

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  • Creator
    Frank Thomas and Valerie Melvin
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    31
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Frankly Golf
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