Golf IQ
Episodes
Playing under pressure
07 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hitting quality golf shots under pressure doesn't have to amount to luck. Sam Weinman joins LKD to share some tips on how to think about approaching a...
How we're getting better this season
30 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Host Luke Kerr-Dineen and Maddi MacClurg discuss the state of their golf games at the beginning of the season and detail how they will go about improv...
An expert's 3 club metrics you need to know
23 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
LKD is joined by Golf Digest staffer Will Irwin and Titleist Performance Institute Fitting Analyst Chris Baingo to discuss how to get the right combin...
What a fitting revealed about my (and your!) iron game
18 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Golf Digest staffer Will Irwin joins the pod to talk about iron fitting. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information...
Stop beating yourself up. Do this instead
09 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Here's how to shake off the rust in a way that will leave you feeling good—and confident. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz....
Some simple early season goals for your game
04 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Golf Digest’s Sam Weinman joins the Golf IQ podcast to talk about expectation management, and the best way to shake the rust off your game. Hosted b...
Why the ‘low and slow’ swing thought is killing your swing
02 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Creating speed in your swing starts with the takeaway. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collect...
What you can learn from World No. 1 Lilia Vu’s incredibly relatable swing fault
28 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Lilia Vu’s over-the-top swing thought can help you fix your swing. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information abo...
This setup trick can help you reduce tension in your swing
26 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Why some golfers prefer to float the club before starting their swing Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information ab...
Why chasing lag can ruin your swing
21 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Focus on this instead. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data...
How to get width the 'right' way
19 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The secret is in the trail arm. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal...
Why Tiger Woods had these 5 goals for every round
14 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
And you should, too. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for a...
Course-management tips from a strategy expert
12 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Scott Fawcett explains why shot patterns matter. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection an...
Why I’m obsessed with hickory golf
07 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The lessons I’ve learned from playing with old clubs. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collec...
How to use the ground to create speed and stability
05 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Don’t overlook your footwork. It’s a ball-striking essential Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about o...
This ‘foolproof’ aiming method will fix your alignment
29 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tour pros do this on nearly every shot. Here’s why you should, too Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information abo...
A better way to read putts—especially if you're struggling
27 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Golf IQ podcast, Golf Digest’s Luke Kerr-Dineen and Drew Powell talk about some green-reading advice that helped Drew on the ...
Some helpful swing thoughts to stop your dreaded 'over the top' move
22 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Golf IQ podcast, Golf Digest’s Luke Kerr-Dineen talks with Sam Weinman about the dreaded 'over the top' move in golf and how ...
This is the key to practicing smarter
20 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Golf IQ podcast, Golf Digest’s Luke Kerr-Dineen talks with Sam Weinman about how to make your range time work better for you....
2 things these equipment experts really want you to know
13 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this final Hot List-themed episode of the Golf IQ podcast, Golf Digest’s Luke Kerr-Dineen talks to equipment experts Mike Stachura and Mike Johns...
Things you need to know to sound smarter about your equipment
08 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this Hot List-themed episode of the Golf IQ podcast, Golf Digest’s Luke Kerr-Dineen talks to equipment experts Mike Stachura and Mike Johnson abo...
Beware these ball flight 'red flags' for better golf
06 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this Hot List-themed episode of the Golf IQ podcast, Golf Digest’s Luke Kerr-Dineen talks to equipment experts Mike Stachura and Mike Johnson abo...
A new way to think about your clubs which will make you a better golfer
01 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this Hot List-themed episode of the Golf IQ podcast, Golf Digest’s Luke Kerr-Dineen talks to equipment experts Mike Stachura and Mike Johnson abo...
So many golfers make these 'gapping' club mistakes
30 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this Hot List-themed episode of the Golf IQ podcast, Golf Digest’s Luke Kerr-Dineen talks to Equipment experts Mike Stachura and Mike Johnson abo...
What is 'loft-jacking'? What you need to know
25 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this Hot List-themed episode of the Golf IQ podcast, Golf Digest’s Luke Kerr-Dineen talks to Equipment experts Mike Stachura and Mike Johnson abo...
What you can learn playing from better players
23 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Golf IQ podcast, Golf Digest’s Luke Kerr-Dineen and Sam Weinman talk about what you can learn from playing with better player...
A common sense guide to speed training
18 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Golf IQ podcast, Golf Digest’s Luke Kerr-Dineen and Sam Weinman talk about Sam's speed training journey, and the things he's ...
The best (and worst) ways to set golf goals
16 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Golf IQ podcast, Golf Digest’s Luke Kerr-Dineen and Sam Weinman talk about the art of setting golf goals for your game—and ...
The slow-mo secret to better golf
11 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
How slowing things down can help you diagnose faults and ingrain fixes into your full swing. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz...
Stop overlooking this putting setup key
09 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
How to determine your eye dominance, and the crucial role it plays in your setup. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for in...
A simple way to avoid this early golf swing mistake
04 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Golf IQ podcast, Golf Digest’s Luke Kerr-Dineen and Drew Powell talk about the takeaway; how to check it, and the mistake Dre...
It's an underrated part of your golf swing—how to fix it
02 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Golf IQ podcast, Golf Digest’s Luke Kerr-Dineen and Drew Powell talk about posture. Yes, it's boring, but it's also really im...
Should you have an 'emergency' putting strategy?
28 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Golf IQ podcast, Golf Digest’s Luke Kerr-Dineen and Drew Powell talk about the potential value in switching between two diffe...
What I learned watching golf's legends at the PNC
21 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Golf IQ podcast, Golf Digest’s Luke Kerr-Dineen and Drew Powell talk about the different things we learned watching golf lege...
How to find your perfect play-your-best mindset
14 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Golf IQ podcast, Golf Digest’s Maddi MacClurg and Drew Powell talk about how relaxed or intense you should be on the course. ...
Why I’m obsessed with this awesome new golf swing drill
12 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Golf IQ podcast, Golf Digest’s Luke Kerr-Dineen and Drew Powell talk about the new rope training drill that Luke has been obs...
What I learned playing with a PGA Tour player (part 2)
07 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Golf IQ podcast, Golf Digest’s Luke Kerr-Dineen and Drew Powell talk about the chipping tip Drew learned playing with PGA Tou...
How to trick your playing partners into giving you putts
05 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Golf IQ podcast, Golf Digest’s Luke Kerr-Dineen and Drew Powell talk about how to trick your opponents into giving you more s...
The feisty social media chipping debate, explained
30 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Golf IQ podcast, Golf Digest’s Luke Kerr-Dineen and Drew Powell talk about spin loft, why so many golfers are talking about i...
The layup shot mistakes golfers make—and how to avoid them
28 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Golf IQ podcast, Golf Digest’s Luke Kerr-Dineen and Drew Powell talk about how to avoid screwing up a simple layup shot, and ...
How to avoid 'Disaster starts' to your round
21 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Golf IQ podcast, Golf Digest’s Luke Kerr-Dineen and Drew Powell talk about how slow starts can ruin your round before it even...
How AI is making you a better golfer (without you even realizing)
16 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In part 2 of our special two-part episode about artificial intelligence and golf, GOLF IQ Host Luke Kerr-Dineen is joined by Sportsbox AI CEO Jeehae L...
Can a computer fix your golf swing?
14 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In part 1 of our special two-part episode about artificial intelligence and golf, GOLF IQ Host Luke Kerr-Dineen is joined by Sportsbox AI CEO Jeehae L...
Our best advice for avoiding the dreaded 'reverse bounce back'
09 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
There's nothing worse than making a bogey after a birdie. In this episode of the Golf IQ podcast, Golf Digest’s Luke Kerr-Dineen and Drew Powell sha...
An underrated pre-round way of warming up
07 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Golf IQ podcast, Golf Digest’s Luke Kerr-Dineen and Drew Powell talk about the magic of warming up on the chipping green, why...
Breakthrough swing tips we love (part 2)
02 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Sliding your hips is a golf swing power killer. In this episode of the Golf IQ podcast, Golf Digest’s Luke Kerr-Dineen and Drew Powell share the tip...
Breakthrough swing tips we love (part 1)
31 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Struggling to release the club? In this episode of the Golf IQ podcast, Golf Digest’s Luke Kerr-Dineen and Drew Powell talk about the tip that helpe...
Why this is the most important move in the golf swing
26 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Golf IQ podcast, Golf Digest’s Luke Kerr-Dineen and Drew Powell talk about re-centering in the golf swing, and how it's the k...
The basics of playing college golf (part 2)
19 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Golf IQ podcast, Golf Digest’s Luke Kerr-Dineen and Maddi MacClurg share their advice about what college golfers do once they...
The basics of playing college golf (part 1)
17 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Golf IQ podcast, Golf Digest’s Luke Kerr-Dineen and Maddi MacClurg talk about the basics of playing college golf — essentia...
Breaking 80 the first time (part 3)
05 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In the final part of this special mini-series of the Golf IQ podcast, Golf Digest’s Luke Kerr-Dineen talks with fellow Golf Digest writer Shane Ryan...
Breaking 80 for the first time (part 2)
03 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this special mini-series of the Golf IQ podcast, Golf Digest’s Luke Kerr-Dineen talks with fellow Golf Digest writer Shane Ryan, who shares the p...
Breaking 80 for the first time (part 1)
26 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this special mini-series of the Golf IQ podcast, Golf Digest’s Luke Kerr-Dineen talks with fellow Golf Digest writer Shane Ryan, who shares his l...
Is it time to stop taking practice swings?
14 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Golf IQ podcast, Golf Digest editors Luke Kerr-Dineen and Drew Powell discuss how taking practice swings could be hurting your ...
Forget your ideal shot, find your ideal miss
12 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Golf IQ podcast, Golf Digest editors Luke Kerr-Dineen and Drew Powell talk about how you can manage your bad shots by deciding ...
Use this checklist before every iron shot
07 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Golf IQ podcast, Golf Digest editors Luke Kerr-Dineen and Drew Powell talk about a simple checklist of basics they use before t...
A better way to read putts?
05 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Golf IQ podcast, Golf Digest editors Luke Kerr-Dineen and Drew Powell talk about the controversial topic of Aim Point, and the ...
Should you try arm lock putting?
31 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Golf IQ podcast, Golf Digest editors Luke Kerr-Dineen and Drew Powell talk about their experiences arm lock putting, and whethe...
The difference between Swing Thoughts and Swing Feels, explained
29 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this Episode of the Golf IQ podcast, Golf Digest editors Luke Kerr-Dineen and Drew Powell talk about the key difference between swing thoughts, swi...
Some basic match-winning strategies, explained
22 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Golf IQ podcast, Golf Digest's Luke Kerr-Dineen and Maddi Maclurg discuss some overlooked basic strategies of winning matchplay...
1 important iron distance for amateur golfers — and how to improve it
17 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Golf IQ podcast, Golf Digest's Luke Kerr-Dineen and Maddi Maclurg discuss the crucial iron range around 150 yards, and how golf...
A few basics on getting your ball in play, every time
15 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Golf IQ podcast, Golf Digest's Luke Kerr-Dineen and Maddi Maclurg discuss some basic advice about getting your ball in play off...
The interesting technique that could fix your putting
08 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Golf IQ podcast, Golf Digest's Luke Kerr-Dineen and Maddi Maclurg talk about spot putting. What it is, and why it helps simplif...
The killer mistakes golfers make on par 3s
03 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Golf IQ podcast, Golf Digest's Luke Kerr-Dineen and Maddi Maclurg talk about why par 3 holes are statistically the most difficu...
The secrets to playing golf in the wind
01 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the GOLF IQ podcast, Golf Digest's Luke Kerr-Dineen and Maddi Maclurg talk about their recent trips to windy golf courses, and what...
The key to good putting is more boring than you think
27 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Golf IQ podcast, Golf Digest's Luke Kerr-Dineen and Maddi MacClurg discuss Brian Harman's incredible putting performance at the...
1 pre-round stretch that tour players love
13 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Golf IQ podcast, Golf Digest editors Luke Kerr-Dineen and Maddi MacClurg talk about one stretch you can spot pros doing all the...
This ‘68% rule’ will instantly upgrade your practice sessions
11 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Golf Digest editors Luke Kerr-Dineen and Maddi MacClurg explain how better organizing your practice sessions can quickly upgrade your game. Hosted by ...
What we learned watching LPGA Tour players
06 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
With the U.S. Women's Open this week, Golf Digest editors Luke Kerr-Dineen and Maddi MacClurg explain the draw secrets of LPGA Tour players. Hosted by...
Why this type of warm up is more important than the driving range
29 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Golf IQ podcast, Golf Digest's Luke Kerr-Dineen and cohost Reed Howard discuss warming up and break down why it's so critical t...
The putting practice that pros are obsessed with
27 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
These are the games and drills that help make practice competitive Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about...
The mistakes to avoid if you want to be a good golf parent (part 2)
17 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Golf IQ podcast, Golf Digest Play Editor Luke Kerr-Dineen and Digital Editor Sam Weinman explore more keys to being a golf pare...
The fade formula, and why it works so well at the U.S. Open
15 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Golf IQ podcast, Golf Digest's Luke Kerr-Dineen and cohost Reed Howard talk about fades, how they work, and why they tend to do...
Why this is the true key to being a happier golfer
08 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Golf IQ podcast, Golf Digest Play Editor Luke Kerr-Dineen and Digital Editor Sam Weinman discuss expectation management. Hosted...
When you have a bad warmup session, DON'T do this
06 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Golf IQ podcast, Golf Digest Play Editor Luke Kerr-Dineen and Digital Editor Sam Weinman discuss what to do when you have a bad...
The best thing to do after an unlucky break on the golf course
30 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Golf IQ podcast, Golf Digest Play Editor Luke Kerr-Dineen and Digital Editor Sam Weinman discuss the best way to handle bad bre...
What I learned playing golf with a PGA Tour winner
25 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Golf IQ podcast, Golf Digest Play Editor Luke Kerr-Dineen and Digital Editor Sam Weinman discuss what Sam learned playing golf ...
The go-to golf swing stretches we do all the time at home
16 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Golf IQ podcast, Golf Digest Play Editor Luke Kerr-Dineen and Assistant Editor Maddi MacClurg discuss a few of the ways they wo...
The mistakes to avoid if you want to be a good golf parent
11 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Golf IQ podcast, Golf Digest Play Editor Luke Kerr-Dineen and Assistant Editor Maddi MacClurg share their advice to parents of ...
This strange skill is a secret distance key
09 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Golf IQ podcast, Golf Digest Play Editor Luke Kerr-Dineen and Assistant Editor Maddi MacClurg discuss a fun experiment they tri...
Our tips to help you find the best coach for *you*
04 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Golf IQ podcast, Golf Digest Play Editor Luke Kerr-Dineen and Assistant Editor Maddi MacClurg share some advice on finding your...
The bizarre method that can help you hole more putts
02 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Golf IQ podcast, Golf Digest Play Editor Luke Kerr-Dineen and Assistant Editor Maddi MacClurg discuss heads-up putting and the ...
It's golf's dumbest argument. These stats prove why.
27 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Golf IQ podcast, Golf Digest Play Editor Luke Kerr-Dineen and Assistant Editor Maddi MacClurg use stats to dispel one of the du...
Stats reveal the most common short game 'disaster shots'
25 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Golf IQ podcast, Golf Digest Play Editor Luke Kerr-Dineen and co-host Reed Howard explain how to stop the blow up shots around ...
The iron mistake golfers make more than 50% of the time
20 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Golf IQ podcast, Golf Digest Play Editor Luke Kerr-Dineen and co-host Reed Howard dive into the stats, and what they reveal abo...
What these stats reveal about your blowup hole mistakes
18 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Golf IQ podcast, Golf Digest Play Editor Luke Kerr-Dineen and co-host Reed Howard break down some surprising stats about blow u...
A mental trick of the pros, explained
13 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Golf IQ podcast, Golf Digest Play Editor Luke Kerr-Dineen and co-host Reed Howard explain what a mental pre-shot routine is, wh...
It’s boring, but there’s a reason every pro golfer does it
11 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Golf IQ podcast, Golf Digest Play Editor Luke Kerr-Dineen and co-host Reed Howard tackle the boring — but important — topic...
Rory McIlroy Q&A on living healthy and playing better
31 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this special episode, Golf Digest Play Editor Luke Kerr-Dineen interviews Rory McIlroy about the health metrics he tracks to stay healthy, the inju...
How to add speed to your swing (the smart way)
28 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In the latest episode of the Golf IQ podcast, Golf Digest Play Editor Luke Kerr-Dineen and co-host Reed Howard discuss swing speed, why it's so import...
The most important area of your game if you want to improve
23 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Golf Digest Play Editor Luke Kerr-Dineen and co-host Reed Howard why making solid contact with your irons is such an important key to lowering your sc...
A fun and addicting way to improve your putting, quickly
21 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Golf Digest Play Editor Luke Kerr-Dineen and co-host Reed Howard explain the strangely addicting method they use to whip their putting into shape, qui...
A no-frills chipping strategy that will actually help
16 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In the latest episode of the GOLF IQ podcast, Golf Digest’s Play Editor Luke and co-host Reed Howard outline a chipping technique they use to get up...
The stupid strategy mistake amateur golfers make all the time
14 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In their first episode of the relaunched Golf IQ podcast, Golf Digest Play Editor Luke Kerr-Dineen and co-host Reed Howard discuss some of the biggest...
Introducing: Golf IQ
06 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
GOLF IQ is a game improvement podcast hosted by Golf Digest's Play Editor, Luke Kerr-Dineen. Each week we drop new, nuggets of information and make th...