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Become a smarter, better golfer — faster. Hosted by Golf Digest's Play and Game Improvement Editor Luke Kerr-Dineen, the GOLF IQ podcast is a twice-weekly game improvement podcast that will deliver golfers bite-sized doses of insight and analysis that will raise your golf IQ, and play better golf because of it.

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    The case for shutting it down

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2025 11:13


    Official calendar dates aside, winter is here for much of the country. Sam Weinman and Drew Powell discuss the pros and cons of completely shutting it down in the offseason. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    We tested Amazon's new golf ball

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2025 62:53


    JWall and Uncle Gene break down some of the newest gear to pop up on the USGA's Conforming Club and Ball Lists. Plus, we reviewed Amazon's new golf ball, and Gene put out a video with internet megastar Mr. Beast. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    Here's what happens when you grip down

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2025 14:18


    We've all been told to grip down on a club at one point or another. Maybe it's to take a few yards off when the number is between stock yardages. Maybe it's for a bit of added accuracy. We put gripping down to the test and consulted one of Golf Digest's top teachers and found some interesting results. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    The Internet Invitational's relatable lesson about nerves

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2025 16:24


    The Internet Invitational's climax was great theater. It also provided an excellent teaching moment and an opportunity for reflection. One of the series' biggest stars, Frankie Borrelli talked with Sam Weinman about how the tournament ended. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    What to do when you start hooking your drives

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2025 10:58


    In this episode of the Golf IQ podcast, LKD talks with Golf Digest Social Media Editor and scratch golfer Will Irwin about what to do when the hooks come creeping into your game. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    Catching up on gear releases

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2025 35:08


    JWall and Uncle Gene discuss fall product releases. New drivers. New golf balls. More putters. The IQ of the pod is down. The gear ramblings are up. We're back, baby. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    How to stop negative thoughts over tricky shots

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2025 11:01


    In this episode of the Golf IQ podcast, LKD talks with Golf Digest Social Media Editor and scratch golfer Will Irwin about battling negative thoughts while you play. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    5 anti-steep drills we love

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2025 12:16


    In this episode of the Golf IQ podcast, LKD talks with Golf Digest Social Media Editor and scratch golfer Will Irwin about some drills they both use. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    Overlooked gear components that'll instantly improve your game

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2025 56:02


    Director of Golf Performance and Innovation at Dick's Sporting Goods and Golf Galaxy Chris Marchini is back to answer more of your questions with JWall and Uncle Gene, including gear components that will make you better right away. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    How to use digital coaching (the smart way)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2025 17:13


    In this episode of the Golf IQ podcast, LKD talks with Skillest co-founder Baden Schaff for some advice about how students can use digital coaching this offseason. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    10 things scratch golfers don't say

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2025 13:12


    In this episode of the Golf IQ podcast, LKD talks with Drew Powell about a recent article about things you never hear scratch golfers say. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    How to pick a pro golf swing to learn from

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2025 12:50


    In this episode of the Golf IQ podcast, LKD talks with Drew Powell about a reader's question about pro golf swings—and how to learn from them. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    The paradox that is hurting your golf game

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2025 14:52


    A surplus of choices seems like it should be a good thing for golfers, but it often ends up being an obstacle. In this episode, LKD talks to Sam Weinman about "the paradox of choice," which is also the topic of the first episode of Sam's new video series, Mind Games. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    How to improve the equipment industry

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2025 54:44


    The gear crew kicks around questions tied to changes they'd make in the gear and fitting space, apex versus landing angle and much more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    What we're working on this offseason (Part 2)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2025 11:52


    LKD and Drew Powell are back for Part 2 of this miniseries detailing their offseason practice plan. This time Drew details what he wants to improve upon. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    Are zero torque putters taking over?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2025 60:56


    Director of Golf Performance and Innovation at Dick's Sporting Goods and Golf Galaxy Chris Marchini returns to answer your questions with Uncle Gene. Plus, a JWall giveaway spree. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    What we're working on this offseason (Part 1)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2025 12:07


    In the first of a two-part mini series, LKD details how he's trying to feel comfortable hitting a fade for next golf season. As someone who typically draws the ball, and whose miss is a hook, a fade makes him uncomfortable for all sorts of reasons. Together with Drew Powell, LKD has come up with a plan. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    Add 20 yards without increasing swing speed

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2025 14:38


    You read that right. Using a swing robot, we tested different swing paths and ball flights to see how much distance a slicer could gain by straightening their ball flight. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    What questions to ask a fitter

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2025 41:55


    Director of Golf Performance and Innovation at Dick's and Golf Galaxy is back with JWall and Uncle Gene — who will not be silenced! — to answer more of your questions. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    Why you should set up differently in the rough

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2025 13:05


    LKD and Drew Powell have another tip from Golf Digest No. 1 Teacher Mark Blackburn, this time regarding how you should set up to hit shots out of the rough. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    How your backswing can help you hit different wedge shots

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2025 12:04


    LKD and Drew Powell are back with tips from Golf Digest's No. 1 teacher Mark Blackburn for hitting different types of wedge shots. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    This driver metric can help you bomb it off the tee

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2025 43:05


    In the latest episode, JWall and Uncle Gene recap a rowdy Ryder Cup, analyze the balls used by each foursome pairing and discuss a rarely used driver metric that can lead to more distance. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    The man who changed the putter industry

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2025 54:46


    In this new Golf IQ Gear series, Jonathan Wall and Gene Parente spotlight some of the innovators, disruptors and visionaries who have helped shape the equipment industry. For Part 1, JWall talks with Bill Presse IV, the inventor of Lie Angle Balance. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    How golf balls could impact the Ryder Cup

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2025 50:34


    JWall and Uncle Gene dive into the breakdown of who plays what ball on each Ryder Cup team and how that could impact strategy. Plus a fan-favorite is back in stock in a limited quantity and a giveaway. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    A cheat sheet for first tee nerves

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2025 14:14


    First tee nerves are not reserved for the weekend warriors among us. The affect the world's best, especially on big stages like the Ryder Cup and Solheim Cup. Here's how to handle them. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    Boring things pros do that work (Part 2)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2025 12:30


    As amateurs, we often find some quick fix that'll help us get better temporarily, but the reason pros get good and stay good is because they have the patience to do things the rest of us typically don't. In this miniseries, LKD explores a number of boring things pros told him they do that work for them.

    The future of putter design is on the French Riviera

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2025 44:32


    J Wall and Uncle Gene are back from a late-summer break with news of a putter that can be all things and a whole lot of golf ball talk.

    Boring things pros do that work (Part 1)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2025 12:21


    As amateurs, we often find some quick fix that'll help us get better temporarily, but the reason pros get good and stay good is because they have the patience to do things the rest of us typically don't. In this miniseries, LKD explores a number of boring things pros told him they do that work for them.

    Playing from the forward tees—an experiment

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2025 14:25


    Are you comfortable going low? Do you get nervous when you've got a career-best round going? This Bryson DeChambeau-approved drill should help. Emphasis on "should," because as LKD and Sam Weinman found out, it can also reveal glaring deficiencies in your game.

    What's the deal with hollow-body irons?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2025 45:31


    JWall and Uncle Gene shine the light on hollow irons. And there's one club in Tommy Fleetwood's bag that deserves a closer look.

    Comparing the last two Titleist T-Series iron families

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2025 62:15


    JWall and Uncle Gene dive into non-blue blood gear companies, a new golf ball for Bryson, the last two iterations of the Titleist T-Series irons and ... horses?

    The worst gear signings ever

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2025 49:45


    JWall and Uncle Gene discuss some of the most peculiar and worst gear signings on the PGA Tour. Plus, the dynamic duo goes back and forth on how players' perceptions on gear differs, regardless of skill level.

    How to change your golf swing—quickly (Part 4)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2025 11:20


    Fixing your golf swing might be easier than you think. Dr. Luke Benoit joins LKD in the fourth and final part of our new mini-series 'How to change your golf swing—quickly.'

    Are the FedEx Cup Playoffs altering equipment deals?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2025 45:56


    JWall and Uncle Gene return from a short summer vacation to dish on L.A.B. Golf being sold and the Titleist prototype ball Cameron Young used in his first PGA Tour victory. Plus, is the FedEx Cup Playoff structure to blame for the lack of new equipment deals?

    How to change your golf swing—quickly (Part 3)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2025 12:22


    You may be practicing wrong. The good news is, humans are wired to problem solve. Dr. Luke Benoit explains how he gets his students' swings calibrated.

    How to change your golf swing—quickly (Part 2)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2025 14:41


    Fixing your golf swing might be easier than you think. Dr. Luke Benoit joins LKD in the second part of our new mini-series 'How to change your golf swing—quickly.'

    How to change your golf swing—quickly (Part 1)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2025 13:57


    Fixing your golf swing might be easier than you think. Dr. Luke Benoit joins LKD in the first part of our new mini-series How to change your golf swing—quickly.

    Inside the Golf Digest Company Match Play (Part 4)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2025 15:43


    LKD and Sam Weinman dive into the intricacies of the handicap system and how to input "would be" scores when playing match play and why it's so imperative to record every hole.

    Open Championship recap, Scottie's bag and why you should play urethane golf balls

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2025 47:25


    JWall and Uncle Gene recap the Open Championship at Royal Portrush, dive into some minutiae in Scottie Scheffler's bag and discuss the differences between surlyn and urethane golf balls.

    Getting to know your friendly neighborhood fitter with Chris Marchini (Part 6)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2025 78:45


    Golf Galaxy Director of Golf Experience and master fitter Chris Marchini returns to the pod to discuss all things wedges. Then JWall, Uncle Gene and Chris chop it up while answering your questions.

    Getting to know your friendly neighborhood fitter with Chris Marchini (Part 5)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2025 49:37


    Golf Galaxy Director of Golf Experience and master fitter Chris Marchini returns to the pod for another Q&A with a focus on shafts.

    Common sense tips to avoid double bogeys

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2025 28:11


    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.

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2025 33:03


    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.

    Getting to know your friendly neighborhood fitter (Part 4)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2025 50:07


    Golf Galaxy Director of Golf Experience and master fitter Chris Marchini returns to the pod to field listeners' questions on the hybrid vs. fairway wood debate and when it's appropriate to use each one.

    Jack and Johnny on Scottie's golf swing

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2025 10:48


    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.

    Inside the Golf Digest Company Match Play (Part 3)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2025 19:27


    LKD and Sam Weinman dive into what makes a high, low and mid handicapper and how one can move up (or down) a level.

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2025 10:18


    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.

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2025 10:57


    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.

    Getting to know your friendly neighborhood fitter with Chris Marchini (Part 3)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2025 66:02


    Golf Galaxy Director of Golf Experience and master fitter Chris Marchini returns to the pod to field listeners' questions on all things golf clubs, with Uncle Gene's help, of course.

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2025 9:29


    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.

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2025 13:01


    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.

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