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Golf IQ

Golf Digest•www.golfdigest.com
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Become a smarter golfer — faster. Golf IQ is a 3x weekly podcast from Golf Digest. Our goal is simple: To help you understand the game, and become a better golfer because of it. Episode Schedule: Monday and Friday: Golf Digest’s Game Improvement Editor Luke Kerr-Dineen delivers bite-sized insights about the golf swing and course strategy. Wednesday: Golf Digest’s Managing Editor for Equipment Jonathan Wall dives deep into the latest equipment news, and how the new tech can help you.
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Common sense tips to avoid double bogeys

In the latest episode of Golf IQ, Luke Kerr-Dineen shares a recent interview with Jon Sherman about double bogeys—and how to avoid them.

Jul 07, 2025•28 min•Ep. 227

JWall and Uncle Gene's pre-July 4th ramblings

JWall and Uncle Gene return with musings on the latest gear trends, including Rocket Classic winner Aldrich Potgieter's curious 3-wood choice, some robot testing numbers and more.

Jul 02, 2025•33 min•Ep. 226

Jack and Johnny on Scottie's golf swing

In the latest episode of Golf IQ, Luke Kerr-Dineen breaks down an answer from the legendary Jack Nicklaus and Johnny Miller about Scottie Scheffler's golf swing—and what the rest of us can learn.

Jun 23, 2025•11 min•Ep. 224

How to hit good shots from bad lies (Part 4)

Could a good lie around the green actually be dangerous? On the final episode of Lie Detector, Drew Powell and LKD identify when the ball sitting up in the rough could actually be a bad thing.

Jun 16, 2025•10 min•Ep. 222

How to hit good shots from bad lies (Part 3)

We hear it on TV every week: the dreaded flier lie. But what exactly is it? And how can you identify it and plan for it? On this episode of Lie Detector, Drew Powell and LKD explain just that.

Jun 13, 2025•11 min•Ep. 221

How to hit good shots from bad lies (Part 2)

Bad lies around the green are magnified because they often feel more consequential than bad lies just off the fairway. But the fact is, they count the same and the way to identify them and get your ball out of them is largely the same as well. LKD and Drew Powell are here to help.

Jun 09, 2025•9 min•Ep. 219

How to hit good shots from bad lies (Part 1)

We all end up in bad lies. Getting out of them without making it worse is key to lowering your scores. In this mini series, LKD and Drew Powell discuss different types of bad lies, how to identify them and how to best get out of them.

Jun 06, 2025•13 min•Ep. 218

The most important club at the U.S. Open

Oakmont's rough will be tenacious, its fairways tight and its greens fast and furious. The winner will need his A Game to win the U.S. Open, even if it's at a score viewers aren't used to seeing. And this club, which we don't see often, might be the difference maker.

Jun 04, 2025•47 min•Ep. 217

Check your grip pressure with this pro-tested drill

Is slicing an issue? Golf Digest Best In State instructor Liam Mucklow suggests you check your grip pressure, particularly with your right hand. LKD explains why on this episode of Golf IQ, using a Viktor Hovland-approved drill as an example.

Jun 02, 2025•11 min•Ep. 216

Luke Donald's wedge practice game, explained

The former World No. 1 is one of the best wedge players of his generation and yet, the practice game he plays to dial in his wedges is something so simple, pretty much anyone can do it.

May 30, 2025•10 min•Ep. 215

How to identify and deal with pressure

LKD and Sam Weinman discuss a quote from Dr. Bhrett McCabe, a clinical and sports psychologist, on how to identify and deal with pressure on the golf course.

May 26, 2025•9 min•Ep. 213

Inside the Golf Digest Company Match Play (Part 2)

We've all been there. Should you give that three footer? Should you not? Should your opponent really be making you putt this? On this episode of Golf IQ, LKD and Sam Weinman explore the ins and outs of giving putts.

May 23, 2025•13 min•Ep. 212

An interview with Scottie Scheffler's TaylorMade tour rep

After breaking the news that his driver was deemed non-conforming before his PGA Championship win at Quail Hollow, Scottie Scheffler credited TaylorMade tour rep Adrian Rietveld with having a suitable replacement at the ready. Rietveld has been working with Scheffler since 2020 and knows the ins and outs of his bag better than just about anyone else on the planet.

May 21, 2025•1 hr•Ep. 211

Why you absolutely must have a stock shot

We just watched Scottie Scheffler win (again) without his A-game. But even though he wasn't in full control, he still knew the shape his stock shots would have, a factor Top 50 teacher John Dunigan says is vital to playing better golf.

May 19, 2025•15 min•Ep. 210

Getting to know your friendly neighborhood fitter with Chris Marchini

Golf Galaxy Director of Golf Experience and master fitter Chris Marchini joins the pod to discuss industry trends, products and misconceptions. Plus, JWall and Uncle Gene make PGA Championship picks and note a new entry to the zero-torque putter space.

May 14, 2025•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 209

Drive it like the pros by following this strategy

The secret to getting off the tee more like the pros is not "swing hard" or "swing soft," but actually to swing with the same effort all the time. LKD dives into the one small change to make that will improve distance control and accuracy and help you keep your ball in play more often.

May 12, 2025•12 min•Ep. 208

Trouble with your short game? Try this

Chunks. Blades. Chili dips. Outright sh*nks. Chipping can be difficult. But a study by Dr. Andy Hoffer found that 35 of 40 golfers got the ball closer to the hole using this chipping method. Chances are it will help you too.

May 02, 2025•11 min•Ep. 205

An interview with Scotty Cameron's right hand man

Paul Vizanko, Director of Player Fitting and Development at Scotty Cameron, has been working with the most recognizable name in putters for a quarter century. Over the years, he's worked closely with tour pros and developed a keen eye for diagnosing putter fit and setup issues. It's that skill that allowed him to get Justin Thomas a new Scotty Cameron Phantom putter that helped him win the 2025 RBC Heritage.

Apr 30, 2025•36 min•Ep. 204

Inside the Golf Digest Company Match Play (Part 1)

The annual Golf Digest Company Match Play is BACK. LKD and Sam Weinman give an inside look at how even a company solely focused on golf can still have issues setting up matches. Most of our problems, however, are easily solved by using USGA handicaps. Now if we could only do something about scheduling ...

Apr 28, 2025•14 min•Ep. 203

What a dream round at Augusta National can teach the rest of us (Part 2)

Our own Drew Powell was lucky enough to win the Masters media lottery and played Augusta National with Sunday pins the day after Rory McIlroy completed the career grand slam. This is his full story of how the day went and what he learned. And in case you haven't heard, fill-in host Sam Weinman has also played Augusta National.

Apr 18, 2025•22 min•Ep. 200

What a dream round at Augusta National can teach the rest of us (Part 1)

Our own Drew Powell was lucky enough to win the Masters media lottery and played Augusta National with Sunday pins the day after Rory McIlroy completed the career grand slam. This is his full story of how the day went. And in case you haven't heard, fill-in host Sam Weinman has also played Augusta National.

Apr 17, 2025•19 min•Ep. 199
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