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  • The Impact AI is Already Having on Revolutionizing Golf Training

    The Impact AI is Already Having on Revolutionizing Golf Training
    Oct 1 2024
    #967 Summary Jeehae Lee, co-founder of Sportsbox AI, joins us to discuss the revolutionary impact of artificial intelligence on golf training and coaching. As a former LPGA Tour player, Jeehae utilized her MBA and golf history to develop Sportsbox AI, an app that allows golfers to measure their swings using just their mobile phones, bridging the communication gap between coaches and players. Jeehae explains the importance of measurement in improving golf performance and shares insights on how the app can help golfers set personalized goals. The conversation also highlights real-world applications of Sportsbox AI, including its use by professional golfers and coaches, and its potential to transform the way golf is taught and learned.
    Takeaways
    • Sportsbox AI allows golfers to measure their swings using mobile phones.
    • Measurement is crucial for improvement in golf, just like in fitness.
    • The app bridges the communication gap between coaches and golfers.
    • Sportsbox AI provides universal terminology for better understanding.
    • The app helps golfers set personalized goals based on their swing data.
    • Real-time feedback is essential for effective practice and improvement.
    • AI technology is transforming golf coaching and training.
    • Professional golfers are using Sportsbox AI to enhance their performance.
    • The app integrates with other technologies for comprehensive analysis.
    • Sportsbox University offers educational resources for coaches to utilize the app effectively.
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    49 mins
  • Integrated Approach to Game Improvement with Jeff Ritter

    Integrated Approach to Game Improvement with Jeff Ritter
    Sep 27 2024
    GS#355 October 31, 2012 Jeff Ritter, a longtime favorite golf coach on GOLF SMARTER, returns for Part 1 of 2 to talk about his integrated approach to coaching golf, his 52 week Make The Turn Challenge, and how his passion for the game he loves translates to making every one of his students much better.
    In our SCORZone Short Game Academy, Terry Koehler addresses a question and talks in detail about "The Release"of the swing.

    Follow @golfsmarter on Instagram, X, Facebook, TikTok, YouTube for daily highlights and helpful insights from our interviews on the podcast. We also post articles and video shorts on LinkedIn @FredGreene (from Novato, CA).

    This episode is brought to you by the PXG Irons Challenge. Take the PXG Irons Challenge. It’s a ton of fun and if PXG’s new Black Ops Irons don't outperform your current irons by delivering either more distance or tighter dispersion (that means better accuracy) during your fitting, you’ll get a $100 Mastercard Rewards Card. Hurry - this offer ends October 7th! Book your fitting today at PXG.com.
    This episode is sponsored by Indeed. Please visit indeed.com/GOLFSMARTER and get a $75 SPONSORED JOB CREDIT. Terms and conditions apply.
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    42 mins
  • Walking a Course Just Got Easier & The Health Benefits Are Huge

    Walking a Course Just Got Easier & The Health Benefits Are Huge
    Sep 24 2024
    #966 Summary The conversation with Billy Holbrook of MGI Golf revolves around the benefits of walking a golf course versus using a golf cart. We discuss how walking allows for a better memory of the course, a more enjoyable experience, increased opportunity for social interaction, the health benefits of walking, and the misconception that carts are faster. Billy talks about the increasing popularity of walking in golf and the innovations in electric caddies that make walking easier. They discuss the technology and features of electric caddies, including GPS and Bluetooth integration. The conversation concludes with a discussion on battery life and the potential for electric caddies to be used as fleet vehicles at golf courses.
    Takeaways
    • Walking a golf course allows for a better memory of the course and a more enjoyable experience.
    • Walking provides health benefits and a more rhythmic way to play golf.
    • Electric caddies make walking easier and offer features like GPS and Bluetooth integration.
    • Battery life is an important consideration for electric caddies.
    • Electric caddies have the potential to be used as fleet vehicles at golf courses. Electric golf caddies provide a revenue opportunity for golf courses, as more players are interested in using them.
    • The battery life of the caddies depends on factors such as topography, elevation, and the weight of the bag.
    • The caddies are designed to withstand wet conditions, but they should not be submerged in water.
    • The remote control allows for convenient navigation of the caddy on the golf course.
    • MGI offers different models of electric caddies with varying features and pricing options.
    • Using electric caddies promotes walking, which has health benefits, and enhances the social aspect of playing golf.

    Follow @golfsmarter on Instagram, X, Facebook, TikTok, YouTube for daily highlights and helpful insights from our interviews on the podcast. We also post articles and video shorts on LinkedIn @FredGreene (from Novato, CA).

    This episode is brought to you by the PXG Irons Challenge. Take the PXG Irons Challenge. It’s a ton of fun and if PXG’s new Black Ops Irons don't outperform your current irons by delivering either more distance or tighter dispersion (that means better accuracy) during your fitting, you’ll get a $100 Mastercard Rewards Card. Hurry - this offer ends October 7th! Book your fitting today at PXG.com.
    This episode is sponsored by Indeed. Please visit indeed.com/GOLFSMARTER and get a $75 SPONSORED JOB CREDIT. Terms and conditions apply.
    This episode is brought to you by ONE Bar. Find all ONE bars at a retailer near you or on Amazon.com
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    59 mins
  • Pt2: Greatest Upset at the 1955 US Open with author Neil Sagebiel

    Pt2: Greatest Upset at the 1955 US Open with author Neil Sagebiel
    Sep 20 2024
    GSfMO #354 October 23, 2012 Author Neil Sagebiel returns for Pt2 on Ben Hogan losing the 1955 US Open at The Olympic Club in San Francisco. In this episode we run through the 4 rounds, learn who Neil spoke to while doing his research, and what the TV and media coverage was like for the PGA Tour in 1955. "The Longest Shot - Jack Fleck, Ben Hogan, and Pro Golf's Greatest Upset at the 1955 U.S. Open" is available for Kindle or hard copy. Neil talks about his ongoing golfblog. Here’s the latest update posted 2023 https://www.facebook.com/armchairgolfer/
    Originally, this was a Members Only episode and has never been shared publically.

    Follow @golfsmarter on Instagram, X, Facebook, TikTok, YouTube for daily highlights and helpful insights from our interviews on the podcast. We also post articles and video shorts on LinkedIn @FredGreene (from Novato, CA).

    This episode is brought to you by the PXG Irons Challenge. Take the PXG Irons Challenge. It’s a ton of fun and if PXG’s new Black Ops Irons don't outperform your current irons by delivering either more distance or tighter dispersion (that means better accuracy) during your fitting, you’ll get a $100 Mastercard Rewards Card. Hurry - this offer ends October 7th! Book your fitting today at PXG.com.
    This episode is sponsored by Indeed. Please visit indeed.com/GOLFSMARTER and get a $75 SPONSORED JOB CREDIT. Terms and conditions apply.
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    44 mins
  • Chatting With My Caddie, Sam, While Walking the Last 5 Holes at Chambers Bay

    Chatting With My Caddie, Sam, While Walking the Last 5 Holes at Chambers Bay
    Sep 17 2024
    GS#966 Recently, while in Seattle, my travel buddies and I had the opportunity to play Chambers Bay, a walking only, public, links style course on the shore of Puget Sound. You may remember Chambers Bay from when it hosted the 2015 US Open won by Jordan Spieth who stayed one stroke ahead of runners-up Dustin Johnson and Louis Oosthuizen for his first US Open victory. Spieth, at age 21 became the youngest U.S. Open champion in 92 years, since Bobby Jones in 1923. The reigning Masters champion, Spieth became the youngest to win the Masters and U.S. Open in the same year, passing Tiger Woods. This episode features my conversation with caddy, Sam Pintar, from holes 15-18.

    Follow @golfsmarter on Instagram, X, Facebook, TikTok, YouTube for daily highlights and helpful insights from our interviews on the podcast. We also post articles and video shorts on LinkedIn @FredGreene (from Novato, CA).

    This episode is brought to you by the PXG Irons Challenge. Take the PXG Irons Challenge. It’s a ton of fun and if PXG’s new Black Ops Irons don't outperform your current irons by delivering either more distance or tighter dispersion (that means better accuracy) during your fitting, you’ll get a $100 Mastercard Rewards Card. Hurry - this offer ends October 7th! Book your fitting today at PXG.com.
    This episode is sponsored by Indeed. Please visit indeed.com/GOLFSMARTER and get a $75 SPONSORED JOB CREDIT. Terms and conditions apply.
    This episode is brought to you by ONE Bar. Find all ONE bars at a retailer near you or on Amazon.com
    This episode is also brought to you by Waitlist from Wine Access. Visit wineaccess.com/waitlist and use promo code "golfsmarter" for $25 off your first shipment!
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    47 mins
  • Golf's Greatest Upset at the 1955 US Open with author Neil Sagabiel

    Golf's Greatest Upset at the 1955 US Open with author Neil Sagabiel
    Sep 13 2024
    GS#353 October 16, 2012 You've heard of Ben Hogan, but have you ever of Jack Fleck? In 1955, at the peak of his career, Hogan was the favorite to win his 5th US Open crown at San Francisco's Olympic Club, home of his first US Open title. Author Neil Sagebiel joins us for 2 episodes to share the story that has finally been released of the memorable tale of the unlikeliest of long shots - Jack Fleck's incredible come from behind win over his idol.
    In this segment of our ScorZone Short Game Academy, Terry Koehler addresses Joe Dolan of Ohio's question about being at a distance that's in between clubs.

    Follow @golfsmarter on Instagram, X, Facebook, TikTok, YouTube for daily highlights and helpful insights from our interviews on the podcast. We also post articles and video shorts on LinkedIn @FredGreene (from Novato, CA).

    This episode is brought to you by the PXG Irons Challenge. If PXG’s new Black Ops Irons don't outperform your current irons by delivering either more distance or tighter dispersion during your fitting, you’ll get a $100 Mastercard Rewards Card. Offer expires October 7th! Book your fitting today at PXG.com.
    This episode is sponsored by Indeed. Please visit indeed.com/GOLFSMARTER and get a $75 SPONSORED JOB CREDIT. Terms and conditions apply.
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    47 mins
  • “Songs In The Key of Golf” The Punk Rock Band MAJORS Conquers Our Favorite Game

    “Songs In The Key of Golf” The Punk Rock Band MAJORS Conquers Our Favorite Game
    Sep 10 2024
    GS#964: Summary
    Justin Camarena and Bricks, members of a punk band that loves golf, MAJORS discuss their unique combination of music and golf. They share how their love for punk music and their addiction to golf led them to create a band that writes songs about golf. They talk about their yearly golf trips and the challenges of playing 36 holes a day. They also discuss their influences in punk music and how it has shaped their music. The conversation touches on their personal golf histories and the differences in playing golf in Canada and South Carolina. The band members, Justin and Bricks, discuss how they collaborate on songwriting, with Justin providing the lyrics and vocals while Bricks handles the arrangements and instrumentation. They emphasize the iterative nature of their process, with constant back-and-forth and refinement of ideas. The conversation also touches on the inspiration behind their songs, the challenges of balancing music with day jobs, and the possibility of turning their music into a stage show. Learn more about the band, the music and watch their videos at majorsband.com
    Takeaways
    • Combining two seemingly unrelated passions, such as punk music and golf, can lead to unique and creative endeavors.
    • Playing 36 holes of golf a day can be physically and mentally challenging, especially when combined with late-night activities.
    • The music we listen to during our formative years often has a lasting impact and shapes our musical preferences throughout our lives.
    • The iterative nature of songwriting allows for constant refinement and improvement of ideas.
    • Golf provides a rich source of inspiration for their music, with humorous and relatable stories.
    • The possibility of turning their music into a stage show opens up new avenues for their artistry.

    Follow @golfsmarter on Instagram, X, Facebook, TikTok, YouTube for daily highlights and helpful insights from our interviews on the podcast. We also post articles and video shorts on LinkedIn @FredGreene (from Novato, CA).

    This episode is brought to you by the PXG Irons Challenge. If PXG’s new Black Ops Irons don't outperform your current irons by delivering either more distance or tighter dispersion during your fitting, you’ll get a $100 Mastercard Rewards Card. Offer expires October 7th! Book your fitting today at PXG.com.
    This episode is sponsored by Indeed. Please visit indeed.com/GOLFSMARTER and get a $75 SPONSORED JOB CREDIT. Terms and conditions apply.
    This episode is brought to you by ONE Bar. Find all ONE bars at a retailer near you or on Amazon.com
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    47 mins
  • Pt2 with Founder of Adams Golf - Barney Adams

    Pt2 with Founder of Adams Golf - Barney Adams
    Sep 6 2024
    GSfMO #352 October 9, 2012 Barney Adams, founder of Adams Golf, starts part 2 talking about his book “The WOW Factor” based on how he became a successful entrepreneur. For him, every business is a service business. Then he slides into the mission of Adams Golf when he was in charge. We get into a heated conversation on golf equipment and the state of the industry. Golf club makers have 2 concerns; “A&F; Air-born and Forward”. His primary reason for coming onto our podcast was to discuss the Tee It Forward Program that he originated before presenting it to the PGA and USGA. Fred hates the name and lets him know, so we brainstorm new ideas.
    https://pdf.pgalinks.com/p-g-a/Tee_It_Forward_Guidelines.pdf

    Follow @golfsmarter on Instagram, X, Facebook, TikTok, YouTube for daily highlights and helpful insights from our interviews on the podcast. We also post articles and video shorts on LinkedIn @FredGreene (from Novato, CA).

    This episode is sponsored by Indeed. Please visit indeed.com/GOLFSMARTER and get a $75 SPONSORED JOB CREDIT. Terms and conditions apply.
    This episode is brought to you by ONE Bar. Find all ONE bars at a retailer near you or on Amazon.com
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    32 mins