Terry Koehler of Edison Golf is back on the Plugged In Golf Podcast to discuss his newest creation, the Edison 2.0 wedge [review HERE ] and the results of a wedge survey that we worked on together. As always, Terry drops a ton of golf wisdom that you do not want to miss.
In this week's episode, Matt dives into the USGA and R&A proposal for a reduced distance golf ball for elite competitions. He gives you his stance, tips for how to evaluate arguments on this issue, and predictions for where we end up.
The calendar has hit March and The Masters is in sight. That means that most of us are starting our golf season soon. In this podcast, Matt offers some tips on reducing decision fatigue on the golf course so that you can play your best without working yourself into "golf shape."
It's that time of year when many golfers are getting new equipment, so Matt talks about what your goals should be for your new clubs. Are you aiming to raise your ceiling or your floor? Matt discusses what that looks like in each segment of the bag.
We all have ideas about where golf is headed and what's happening in the game, but, in this episode, we're bringing you the facts thanks to KemperSports. KemperSports has just completed a massive survey of golfers, and we're diving deep into the results to learn what golfers think about technology, alternate formats, and much more.
In this week's podcast, Matt explains why filming your golf swing is not helping you improve your game.
This is the week of the PGA Show, so new equipment hype is at its peak. To help keep things in perspective, this week's podcast discusses what you can reasonably expect from new clubs and how each category has evolved over the last few years. If you're in the market for new clubs, this episode is a must-listen.
In this episode, Matt helps you get off to a strong start with your 2023 golf goals. That starts with setting good goals and continues with finding new ways to improve your game. There's a lot packed into this short episode, and we think you'll really enjoy it.
Today's podcast is a companion piece to the feature that's now on the site. It gives you a look into the world of putter cover collectors, one of the most interesting places inside the world of golf. These collectors tell us why they started collecting, what they collect, and what keeps them going.
This week, Matt welcomes back one of the first guests that ever appeared on the show, Sam Bettinardi. As President of Bettinardi Golf, Sam has overseen a tremendous 2022, and he shares some of the highlights as well as giving us a sneak preview of what's coming in 2023.
In this episode, Matt sits down with Preston Toulon, Manager of Marketing and Communications for Mitsubishi Chemicals Group, to discuss all things Mitsubishi shafts. They get into the reason for creating the new Kai'li family, the evolution of Diamana, and much more.
A recent viral tweet about the green fees at TPC Sawgrass got Matt thinking about the rising cost of golf. He explores this topic and offers some ideas about how it affects the game in this episode.
In this week's episode, Matt & Matt go through the very best gear of 2022. They cover everything from drivers to putters to launch monitors and push carts.
SST PURE is a technology that's been trusted by PGA Tour players and equipment enthusiasts for decades, but the average golfer is still unaware of it. In this episode, we talk with Nick Sherburne from Club Champion about what SST PURE is, its purpose, the benefits, and we dispel some of the myths and rumors that surround it.
In this episode, Matt talks with Dr. Saul Miller about his new book, Winning Golf, The Mental Game . Dr. Miller has worked with professional and recreational athletes across every major sports to help them unlock their best performances. In this interview, you'll find practical advice you can take right to the course to start playing better today.
Every week, we receive a comment referencing one of the most tired concepts in golf equipment. In this podcast, Matt takes on this idea head first in the hopes of retiring it forever.
If you're a regular Plugged In Golf reader, I know you think about golf a lot. And whether you know it or not, that means you've built up a detailed image of yourself as a golfer. In this podcast, Matt helps you take stock of your golf self image and shape it into something positive for your game.
This week, Matt is joined by Stephanie Luttrell, Titleist's Director of Metalwoods Development, and JJ Van Wezenbeeck, Titleist's Director of Player Promotions, to discuss the new TSR woods. They go in-depth on how Titleist uses Tour feedback to create new products and answer reader questions on the new line.
"Will training for speed ruin my swing?" This is a common concern, but what if I told you that speed training can actually make your swing better? This is one of the many fascinating discoveries made by Professor Tyler Standifird in his research on speed training in golf. Learn even more in this week's episode.
Andy Staples started designing golf courses at age 12 and hasn't stopped since. In this wide ranging interview, we discuss how he learned his craft, his white paper on reviving municipal golf courses, and his recent work at PGA National turning one course into two.
Historically, getting better at golf has meant either improving your swing with hours of repetition or getting stronger and more flexible in the gym. Chia Chou, the founder of Acceleraze Golf, has shown that it doesn't need to be that hard. With his background as a world class pianist, he brings a totally fresh perspective to golf that has impressed some of the top coaches in the game. Learn more in this week's episode.
In this episode, Matt starts out by offering a quick primer on NFTs in golf. What are they? Why are golf companies doing them? How can they benefit golfers? In the second part of the episode, Matt discusses six steps for improving your golf practice habits so that you can see your skills increase and your scores drop. Check out the lesson here: https://pluggedingolf.com/how-to-create-better-golf-habits/
In this episode, Matt answers your questions on everything from fitting and favorite courses to biases in review and overlooked products.
This week, Matt sits down with the CEO of Stewart Golf, Mark Stewart. Mark discusses how the company came to make electric caddies, and how a motorized pushcart can make golf better whether you're hyper competitive or playing for pure enjoyment. Mark also starts the episode with a scalding hot take that may get him in trouble in his home country.
If you're a regular reader of Plugged In Golf, you're likely a bit of a gear head. With that comes the constant wondering, "What if I had ____ shaft in my driver? Would _____ putter fix my stroke?" In this episode, Matt discusses how to answer those questions and scratch your equipment itches without breaking the bank. He offers four solutions for players at every stage of their equipment journey.
Jon Sherman of Practical-Golf.com joins the show this week to discuss his new book, The Four Foundations of Golf. In it, he pulls together over eight years of writing to create a comprehensive guide to lower scores. If you're interested in dropping your handicap, sharpening your mental game, or getting more out of your practice sessions, this is a must-listen interview. Check out Jon's book, The Four Foundations of Golf, HERE
Bruce Sizemore has done a lot in golf - PGA Professional, Tour Pro, putter designer - and now he's launched a full-line OEM, MORE Golf. In this interview, Bruce discusses why he chose to make clubs in the most expensive way possible and what benefits that has for golfers. Gearheads will love this behind-the-scenes look at the design process and the founding of a new golf company.
If you're truly committed to seeing your handicap go down this season, this is the podcast for you. Matt boils down over a decade of teaching and writing about scoring into ten simple rules that you can follow to lower your scores.
James Patrick Harrington, better known as JP to the golf world, has charted a fascinating career in just over a decade. From a garage in Wisconsin to a spot at Titleist to launching his own brand, his talent for building wedges has taken him a lot of places. In this episode, we discuss his history and also get a masterclass on the wedge design. This is a must-listen for short game enthusiasts.
Despite what the big golf publications would have you believe, you can take a golf trip that doesn't involve one of the big name resorts. In this episode, Matt discusses the benefits of a golf trip that travels the road less taken. He also lays out a roadmap for planning an outside the box golf trip.
