It's often said that golf is 10% physical and 90% mental, but most golfers do nothing to improve their mental game. Bo Watson and Shannon Shuskey are out to change that with their In The Zone Mental Training System. In this episode, Bo and Shannon share loads of practical tips on how to lower your handicap and perform better on the course without spending any additional time on the range. Buy In the Zone Secrets HERE Visit the In the Zone Mental Training website HERE...
Mar 13, 2024•58 min•Season 1Ep. 215
In a break from the norm, this episode is not an interview or a lesson, but Matt ranting about the state of golf. Find out what's grinding his gears and how he thinks we can fix it.
Mar 06, 2024•25 min•Season 1Ep. 214
All golfers should lift weights...but not for the reasons you think. In this podcast, Matt explains the mental benefits of lifting weights for golfers or people who want to get better at anything.
Feb 21, 2024•18 min•Season 1Ep. 213
If you've ever thought about building an indoor golf simulator or practice area, this episode is a must-listen. Matt talks with Stephen Calhoun from Rain or Shine Golf about every step in the process, every product you'll need, and the common mistakes that you'll want to avoid. Visit Rain or Shine HERE
Feb 14, 2024•40 min•Season 1Ep. 212
You may think you know Vokey wedges, but you don't know anything until you've listened to this podcast. Matt speaks with Aaron Dill, Director of Tour Relations, and Kevin Tassistro, Director of Vokey Wedge Development, about the new Vokey SM10 wedges. They get deep into the importance of CG placement and why centered may not be best, cast vs. forged, and much more.
Feb 07, 2024•36 min•Season 1Ep. 211
In this week's podcast, Matt & Matt break down their experience at the 2024 PGA Show. They name the best products, list some of the biggest trends, and take you inside the SWAG Golf party. Check out the PGA Recap post HERE
Jan 31, 2024•33 min•Season 1Ep. 210
PXG's 0311 Black Ops woods are positioned to be some of the best performers of 2024. In this interview, Matt learns the whys and hows behind that outstanding performance from Brad Schweigert, PXG's Chief Product Officer. Brad also shares a great story about us how a bet with his son resulted in an unplanned haircut.
Jan 24, 2024•40 min•Season 1Ep. 209
It's that time of year again: excitement around new gear is at its annual high as new clubs are being announced virtually every day. In this episode, Matt helps you sort through the hype and big claims to make the best additions to your bag.
Jan 10, 2024•18 min•Season 1Ep. 208
Brian Jones is a lifelong golfer - a true addict - aiming to bring better utilities and apparel to golfers everywhere. His company, Sandy Par, has a style that nods to his background in skating. More importantly, their signature product, the Sandy Par golf towel, truly elevates a necessity that every golfer carries.
Jan 03, 2024•49 min•Season 1Ep. 207
Matt Meeker and Matt Saternus look back on over 250 reviews from 2023 to bring you the very best products in every category. They also start the episode with some quick takes on the USGA golf ball rollback and answer some reader questions, including the very best product of 2023.
Dec 13, 2023•53 min•Season 1Ep. 206
Sometimes the best way to learn about something is through a different lens. In this episode, Matt uses the lessons he picked up learning chess to teach some valuables things about golf.
Dec 06, 2023•18 min•Season 1Ep. 205
The Veteran Golfers Association is a group that allows veterans and their families to enjoy camaraderie and competition through the game of golf. In this episode, we learn about this wonderful organization from veteran and Plugged In Golf reader Joe Nixon. Check out the VGA HERE
Nov 22, 2023•32 min•Season 1Ep. 204
How do you get started playing hickory golf? Is it hard? Can you play well? What can you learn from it? We dive into all these questions and more in this discussion with Andy Hayes.
Nov 15, 2023•35 min•Season 1Ep. 203
In this episode, Matt goes behind the scenes at PXG with Caleb Kroloff, Director of R&D, and Product Guru Nick Jahnke. They discuss what drives the creation of new products at PXG, their focus on club fitting, and much more. If you're a club junkie, this is a must-listen.
Oct 25, 2023•53 min•Season 1Ep. 202
In this episode, Matt speaks with Terry Hanley, the GM at Cantigny Golf. Cantigny is known for the fierce loyalty of its customers, so Matt and Terry discuss what Cantigny does to generate that loyalty and how other courses can learn from them. They also talk about the upcoming renovation project and what golf courses need to be at their best, decade after decade.
Oct 18, 2023•32 min•Season 1Ep. 201
It's hard to believe this is the 200th episode of the Plugged In Golf Podcast. Thank you to everyone who has listened, whether you've checked out every single episode or if this is your first one. This episode features a short rant about pace of play and etiquette, a lot of questions for the listener to consider, and an introduction to the newest member of the Plugged In Golf staff, Andy Hayes. Find Andy's Post-Apocalyptic Golf lesson HERE Andy relays advice from Tiger Woods HERE...
Oct 11, 2023•26 min•Season 1Ep. 200
L.A.B. Golf Putters ended the 2023 PGA Tour season with a torrid stretch, winning twice including a L.A.B. vs. L.A.B. Sunday showdown. In this episode, Matt talks with Liam Bedford from L.A.B.'s Tour Department about their recent success and why their putters are unlike anything else out there.
Sep 27, 2023•28 min•Season 1Ep. 199
There are loads of options for putter grips these days, but very few are truly unique. GOAT Grips is one of those few. In this episode, Matt talks with GOAT Grips founder Dan Ridgyway to learn how he created the GOAT Grip and how it can help golfers play better golf.
Sep 20, 2023•29 min•Season 1Ep. 198
"I've collected all this shot tracking data...now what?" That's the question we're answering this week with Jen Saxton from Shot Scope. She provides great insight into how data can improve your practice, your on-course strategy, and even the way you set up your bag.
Sep 13, 2023•31 min•Season 1Ep. 197
This week's podcast is for the true gear nerds. Matt is joined by Marni Ines, Director of Iron Development, and JJ VanWezenbeeck, Director of Player Promotions, from Titleist to discuss the 2023 T-Series Irons. They go deep on the tech inside each new model as well as discussing Tour input and feedback on the new irons. The podcast wraps up with a discussion of combo sets and how they're becoming more prevalent on Tour and with recreational players.
Aug 30, 2023•42 min•Season 1Ep. 196
With the mission statement: "Make the best polos in the world affordable," RealGolfers is a company that we had to know more about. Matt sat down with their founder Henry McGannon to learn about his path from professional caddie to starting an apparel company and where RealGolfers is headed. Visit RealGolfers HERE
Aug 16, 2023•26 min•Season 1Ep. 195
This week, Matt answers questions from Plugged In Golf readers and listeners about all aspects of golf. Topics include: Should JT make the Ryder Cup team? Which OEM won 2023? Biggest equipment surprise and disappointment and much more!
Aug 02, 2023•24 min•Season 1Ep. 194
If you're interested in swing faster and being stronger and more injury-resistant, this episode is a must-listen. Mike Romatowski is the creator of Mach 3 Speed Training, and in this episode he shares invaluable information about how to train for golf.
Jul 19, 2023•43 min•Season 1Ep. 193
This week, a small army of golf course superintendents will descend upon Pebble Beach to get it into the best condition possible for the US Women's Open. Among them will be Alex Hills, Senior Superintendent at Bay Hill Club and Lodge, and Bubba Wright, Superintendent of Pebble Beach Golf Links. These two joined Matt for a conversation on prepping a course for a major and how golfers can help their local superintendents to keep their own home course pristine.
Jul 05, 2023•23 min•Season 1Ep. 192
By popular request, this episode is focused entirely on putting. From putting drills to putter fitting, Matt dives deep to help you perform better on the greens.
Jun 21, 2023•35 min•Season 1Ep. 191
Canal Shores - a staple of the public golf scene in Chicago - is about to undergo a major facelift. But this is more than just a standard golf course renovation, it's a whole new way of thinking about how a golf course can connect with its surrounding community. Learn more about this new model for community golf in this interview with Josh Lesnik of KemperSports.
Jun 14, 2023•29 min•Season 1Ep. 190
The calendar has turned to June, so the season is in full swing. It's time to start thinking about our practice and how we can get the most out of it. In this short episode, Matt offers two ideas to upgrade your golf practice so you can shoot lower scores.
Jun 07, 2023•14 min•Season 1Ep. 189
Koger has created what is, in Matt's opinion, the perfect Sunday bag. In this podcast, he talks with the company's founders, Johannes and Fredrik, about how they created the bag and what golf is like in their native Sweden.
May 10, 2023•47 min•Season 1Ep. 188
Are blades the path to elite ball striking or endless frustration? Matt discusses that question in detail and offers a plan for improving your swing in this episode.
May 03, 2023•17 min•Season 1Ep. 187
If you could only have one piece of equipment fit to your swing, which one would you choose? In this episode, Matt discusses that question and gives you his top three list.
Apr 12, 2023•15 min•Season 1Ep. 186
