Episodes
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Recapping player testing in Florida, the dos and don’ts of traveling with your gear and the Claret Jug currently at auction.
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LKD talks with Sam Weinman about his Low Net newsletter helping golfers decide when to tweak their move, and when to overhaul their golf swing.
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Unpacking Mike Whan’s comments on the impending ball rollback, and the subtle nuances of golf shafts.
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LKD talks with Sam Weinman about his Low Net newsletter, and specifically an unglamorous concept DECADE founder Scott Fawcett calls Strokes Lost: Stupid.
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LKD invites Jamie Kennedy onto the pod to talk about his recent article about five-tool golfers, and discuss how amateur golfers can apply it to their own game.
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The latest episode details Golf Digest’s all-new robotic testing process, clubs that continue to impress and groove decay.
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Creating a wide backswing is a trendy golf swing move, and can have some benefits, but it can backfire. LKD and Drew Powell explain why how to avoid overdoing this key move.
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Speed control is king on the greens, and understanding how to use slopes to your advantage is key to that. In the final part of our scoring series, LKD and Drew Powell explain why taking the high route is almost always better.
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On the inaugural episode of Golf’s Digest’s gear podcast, Jonathan and Gene analyze 6 years of Titleist robotic driver data, meetings with the R&A and red-hot Tour trends.
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Coming over the top? Hitting nasty pulls and slices? You might not have enough "sway gap." On our penultimate episode of our rules for better scoring series, LKD and Drew Powell explore the concept of "sway gap" and why not having a big enough gap can cause major issues.
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In the next part of our series, LKD and Drew Powell discuss the grip and how the "two-knuckle rule" is a good guide for setting up with a neutral grip. That said, a neutral grip might not be right for you. The guys explain why.
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In the next episode of our better scoring series, LDK and Drew Powell explain the "5-second rule" and how it can help your full swings and your putts. Unless you're Scottie Scheffler, this benchmark for shifting your weight and staying balanced is a good thought for making sure you're in control of your golf swing.
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This special episode features audio from a clip of a recent Golf Digest+ Happy Hour, where Drew Powell and Dr. Sasho MacKenzie discuss the science of swinging faster and how to hole more putts. MacKenzie touches on common speed killers in elite and more novice golfers and how to avoid them. Golf Digest+ members can watch our complete webinar with golf's leading biomechanist.
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The saying is "tee it high, let it fly," but there's a compelling argument for teeing the ball up at different heights depending on the layout of the hole ahead and what you're trying to accomplish with your tee shot. In this episode, LKD and Drew Powell talk about how different tee heights will affect ball flight, shot shape and ultimately, accuracy.
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LKD and Drew Powell move on in our Rules for Better Scoring series with a short game tip that will help you stop bleeding shots around the green and, eventually, help you start getting shots back.
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How do you figure out what tees to play in a way that will still be fun, help you play faster and, crucially, in a way that mirrors what it feels like to be a PGA Tour player? The answer may be surprising. What's more, it's a great drill for learning how to score and feel the pressure of having birdie—and maybe even eagle—putts.
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LKD and Drew Powell recall an old episode with 2022 U.S. Open Matthew Fitzpatrick where he details how much distance he budgets for mishits. He may be a pro, but our guys break down his method and explain how it can be adjusted and applicable for players of all skill levels.
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In Part 2 of our better scoring series, LKD and Drew Powell explore Dr. Bhrett McCabe's '78-22' mindset and how focusing on what you have instead of what you think you should have will allow you to play better golf.
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LKD and Drew Powell explain the 20/20/20 drill, one of the best practice routines for improving your swing technique. Many non-elite golfers have limited range time, so making the most of it with this drill is about as effective as it gets.
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You need to play with what you've got on any given day. Sometimes that'll be your best, but more often than not, something will be off. But continuing to make mistakes trying to make something happen that just isn't happening is one of the fastest ways to blow up your scores. In this episode, LKD and Sam Weinman tie together their three-part series on mindset tactics to help you play better with a thought on how to make the most of a round.
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