Golf Strategy School Podcast

How To Tell When You Need New Clubs?

13 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It's been a while since Josh Boggs, PGA has been on the show but he's back!  In this episode Josh talks about how you can tell when it&apos...

Medicine Ball Exercises: Good or Bad?

28 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We are back again with Chris Finn the founder of Par4Success.com talking about something we hinted at in his appearance last month - rotational exerci...

Course Rating VS Slope, What's the Difference

14 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today we're talking about two of the most confusing numbers on the scorecard.  Course rating and slope.  They are related but they speak to two...

What is Angle of Attack?

07 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

After talking with Chris Finn last week about how to the four rotational centers I wanted to dive a little deeper into one of the things that we touch...

How Do You Rank Against Golfers Your Age?

31 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today we welcome back friend of the show and fellow heart surgery punch card owner Chris Finn from Par 4 Success!  Chris has more data than just abou...

What We Learned From The US Open

20 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This was an amazing final round of the US Open.  I love it when there's tons of people in contention and ESPECIALLY when it's because they&...

GSS 152: Your New Favorite Statistic

06 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever heard of SIFY?  No, not Lady Sif and the warriors three from the Thor movies, but Shots Inside Fifty Yards.  This has been a metric I&...

GSS 151: Golf Fitness Fact or Crap w/ Chris Finn of Par 4 Success

03 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever wanted to know if the work you're putting into your game is worth it or not?  Maybe it's a training aid that your looking to ...

GSS 150: Less Than 1 Minute Mental Game Fix

18 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

If you want the shorter version  check out the YouTube videoDo you ever get stuck between clubs and just can't commit to a shot?  It's rea...

GSS 149: Caddie Confidential

28 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Do I have an interview for you!  Today I'm talking with Henry McGannon a caddie turned founder of RealGolfers.co a golf clothing line that has i...

GSS 148: 3 Things Killing Your Mental Game

14 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This is usually the weakest part for a lot of golfers, the mental game.  Let's take a look at what you can do to avoid some of these common ment...

GSS 147: The Stats Behind Breaking 80

28 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Breaking 80 isn't as hard as you think.  You don't really need to be "perfect" for the whole round.  There's surprisingly a...

GSS 146: Instantly Get More Distance and Better Contact (Simple Swing Secret)

14 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

I cracked the code on improving your distance without buying new clubs.  Here's how!Ever since I was a kid (probably around age 14) I was always...

GSS 145: Iron Basics w/ Henry Stetina PGA

31 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode I'm joined by Henry Stetina, PGA and we dig deep into what the fundamentals are for better, more consistent iron play.  Henry is...

GSS 144: How to Stop Hitting Fat (and Thin) Shots

17 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Golf 101 on Facebook   Our poll from the Golf 101 Facebook group resulted in an overwhelming request for iron tips, so that's what we'll ge...

GSS 143: 3 Ways to Practice During Your Offseason (aka What to do in Winter)

13 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Throughout any golf journey you will see ups and downs in your scores, as well as periods where you play a lot or sometimes don't!  For me, livi...

GSS 142: New Secret Trick to Your Mental Game in Golf Golf Tips

15 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Want to save a few strokes the next time you play? Sign up for our free 5 Strokes in 5 Days challenge (click here) In this episode I talk with Kiel Al...

GSS 141: 2 Keys to Fix Your Chipping

25 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

I know it's easy to fall into habbits both good and bad, but I tend to see a pretty steady pattern of bad habbits showing up for higher handicap ...

GSS 140: 3 Fool-Proof Ways to Hit Your Driver Better

19 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

As a thank you for everyone who stuck with me through all my health issues I put together a 5 Strokes in 5 Days Challenge. Check that out by clicking ...

GSS 139: How To Get In The Zone with Geoff Greig PGA

19 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

When it comes to golf we know that the mental game is a significant part of the overall process and oftentimes a very underestimated portion of the ga...

GSS 138 How to Practice to Break 80

21 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Congrats to our Ultimate Masters Giveaway winner Eric in North Carolina!  He wins 5 of my favorite golf books, a Masters pin flag, and free access to...

GSS 137 - Putting Fundamentals w/ Brandon Stooksbury & The Putter Book

07 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Enter our Ultimate Masters Golf Giveaway for your chance to win Brandon's new book!  www.golfstrategyschool.com/giveaway   Tell me if this one ...

GSS136: 5 Things Great Golfers Do That You NEED to Copy | Easy Golf Tips

17 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Win 5 of my favorite golf books, a 2019 Master flag (when Tiger won), and FREE access to the Golf Strategy Academy!  Click here to enter. 5 Things G...

GSS 135: How to Learn Golf

03 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Do you want to play more consistent confident golf? Learn more about the Golf Strategy Academy at https://www.golfstrategyacademy.com​ As you learn ...

GSS 134: How to Play Smarter Golf w/ Blaine Seitz PGA TPI

18 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Blaine is the host of the Mobilitas Movers Facebook group which takes a holistic view on golf and runs the Tour Shot Golf Academy at www.TourShotGolf....

GSS 133: Make the Most of Your Offseason

04 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

For those of us less fortunate golfers with long snowy winters, it feels like your game is on pause for months every year. Despite that feeling and th...

GSS 132: 3 Tips to Better Pitching | Simple Golf Tips

28 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

It's time to get down to business and start shaving some strokes from your golf game in all those hard to reach places (lol)! When we're gol...

GSS 131: 5 Keys to Breaking 90

20 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We just finished our Breaking 80 series: LISTEN HERE    But today we're going back to our roots to discuss the 5 Keys to Breaking 90.   Want ...

GSS 130: Breaking 80 w/ Your Mental Game

29 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Mental game is arguably the hardest part of your game to work on.  The first step is to figure out what part of your mental game you struggle with. ...

GSS 129: Breaking 80 by Performing Under Pressure

22 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Everyone needs to know how to perform under pressure, but if you're striving to break 80 on the golf course you'll need it more than others....

GSS 128: Breaking 80 w/ Tempo & Distance Control

15 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Last week we touched on how structuring your short game practices can help you break 80.  This week it's all about tempo & distance control ...

GSS 127: Breaking 80 with Your Short Game

09 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today we're looking at how the short game functions as the base layer to building your success towards breaking 80.   The bottom line here is th...

GSS 126: How to Break 80

02 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

It's finally here!  What so many of you have been emailing, messaging me, and asking for... a process on how to break 80! Are you a golfer who&a...

SC 12: Better Visualization for Better Tee Shots

24 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Steve joins us today to talk about the inconsistency in his tee shots (not just his driver).  We talk about how to practice to stand up to those pres...

GSS 125: Why Do You Slice the Golf Ball?

16 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This is an interesting one because it's one of the most popular question I get.  So here is all about why you slice the golf ball.   If you nee...

GSS 124: 1 Simple Chipping Tip from Hale Irwin

11 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

If you're like me one of the toughest parts about chipping is the distance control.  I've struggled with this on and off for years and the ...

SC 11: Going From Over 100 to Under 80

03 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This is a really cool episode with one of our group members David Hughes.  David has been putting in the work and making sure he has a really solid p...

GSS 123: 2 Putting Tips From A PGA Tour Star!

25 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Want help breaking 90? Join my free Golf 101 | How to Break 90 Facebook group by clicking here At the beginning of this season I was a terrible headca...

GSS 122: Fixing Your Slice with Grip Pressure

31 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

You've probably heard just about every possible reason as to why you're slicing the golf ball.  Grip pressure can be a sneaky contributor t...

SC 10: Play It Backwards w/ Golf Girl 505

19 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today's guest is Cassie aka - Golf Girl 505 on twitter! What's your handicap? 30 What is your BEST score ever? 93 What is frustrating you th...

GSS 121: Bunker Basics | 2 Keys to Getting Out On Your First Shot

13 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

IT'S A TRAAAAAAP!  Don't let getting stuck in a bunker ruin your round.  Here are 2 quick tips that will help you get up and out of sand t...

GSS 120: 3 Reasons Why You Suck at Golf

04 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

For most golfers their struggles can be tied to one (or more) of these three common issues. Not knowing how to practice (hitting 7 iron 700 times) No...

SC 9: Reaching Milestones with Julian

19 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This was a really fun conversation with Julian.  He had reached out to find a specific time to record because my schedule was full.  In our back and...

Club Fitting Q&A Part 2 with Josh, Dave, and Mike from Golftec Columbus

05 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This is Part 2 of our Club fitting Q&A with Josh, Mike, and Dave from Golftec Columbus. In this episode we finish off our driving conversation by...

Club Fitting Q&A Part 1 w/ Josh, Mike, and Dave from GolfTEC Columbus

02 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

I've been getting the "should I get fitted for clubs" question a lot lately, which makes sense, this is the time of the season that peo...

SC 8: How to Get Out of Your Own Head

12 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of our Sunday Conversations I talk with Joy about her mental game struggles and how/what she can practice to get out of her own head! ...

GSS 119: Stop Trying to Make Birdies

04 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

I know I know I know, it sounds controversial, but if you want to play golf better you need to quit trying to make birdies! Want 3 Free Lessons to hel...

SC 7: Riding Your Short Game to the 70s

25 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

What's your handicap (your average score)?: 85 What is your BEST score ever?: 76 What is frustrating you the most about your golf game right no...

GSS 118: How to Lower Your Handicap in 2020

20 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

A new season brings new goals, new strategies, and new energy.  If you're looking to improve your game this season here are the fundamentals tha...

GSS 117: Should You Hover Over the Ball?

06 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Your driver will decide your fate over and over again when you’re out on the course so it’s important not to overlook any aspect of this swing.  ...

GSS 116: The Perfect Golf Swing Takeaway

30 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The majority of swing tips that float around the golf world revolve around some details in the downswing or maybe the players grip. Very rarely does a...

GSS 115: Top 10 Keys to Breaking 100

22 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

As a high handicap golfer, it can be incredibly difficult to pass that first big milestone of breaking 100 for 18 holes. Without proper guidance, impr...

SC 6: How to Practice with a Purpose

19 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Player Profile What's your handicap or your average score? 108 Is my average score. Never determined my actual handicap. What is your BEST score...

GSS 114: 2 Keys to Proper Wrist Hinge

17 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Hinging your wrists is an important move in the golf swing because it will be a large source of your power. This hinge must occur naturally and it mus...

SC 5: Creating Better More Solid Impact

14 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Player Profile What's your handicap (your average score)?: 104 average score What is your BEST score ever?: 92 What is frustrating you the most...

GSS 113: Fix Your Slice With Better Rotatation

09 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In order to hit accurate golf shots on a consistent basis, you need to utilize your body’s rotation. An effective rotation will encourage you to kee...

SC 4: Playing Your Best by Leaving Your Ego in the Bag w/ Justin

05 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Player Profile What's your handicap (your average score)?: 7.6 What is your BEST score ever?: 70 What is frustrating you the most about golf righ...

GSS 112: 2 Keys to Crushing Your Fairway Woods

19 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Imagine yourself playing a long par five. You just hit a perfect drive down the middle of the fairway and your looking at a good chance to score well ...

SC 3: Building a Solid Preshot Approach w Alex

16 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Player Profile Handicap: 33 Best Score Ever: 100 Current Struggle: Consistent Contact Practice: 1/week Golf Goals (Next 12 months) After losing a bunc...

GSS 111: How to Hit Your Driver Straight Every Time

11 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

All golfers share the common desire of hitting it long and straight down the fairway. Unfortunately, we end up finding the rough or worse the majority...

SC 2: Planning Your Perfect Hole w/ Kristian

09 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Player Profile: Kristian B. Handicap: 18 Best Score Ever: 82 Current Struggle: Inconsistent Driver Practice: 1x/week Golf Goals (Next 12 months): ...

GSS 110: How to Stop Chunking Your Irons

05 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

​Have you ever hit a perfect drive down the middle of the fairway just to follow it up with a chunked iron shot? This is one of the least satisfying...

Sunday Conversation #1: Inconsistency Off the Tee w/ Mike

29 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Player Profile: Mike Handicap: 15 Best Score Ever: 85 Current Struggle: Driver/tee shots Practice: 1-2/week   Golf Goals (Next 12 months) Consistentl...

GSS 109: How to Get More Backspin

28 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

As golf fans, we’ve all seen the pros hit a high flying wedge shot that lands past the pin and rolls back towards the hole like they were reeling it...

GSS 108: 3 Biggest Chipping Mistakes

22 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Everyone has been on the golf course with someone who loves to give out unsolicited tips and advice and this is especially common when it comes to the...

GSS 107: The Learning Zone of Practice

15 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Want to join our Black Friday Blowout?  Head over to golfstrategyschool.com/waitlist to be notified when our 50% discount goes live! Today's epi...

GSS 106: 3 Must Do Moves with Your Driver

08 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

If you know me or this podcast I’m usually pretty quick to tell someone to holster their driver in favor of a more controllable club, especially if ...

GSS 105: The 2 Proven Keys to STOP SLICING!

31 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This is definitely a heavy hitter for most golfers.  Even some of the best golfers you know likely slice the ball, they've just learned how to p...

GSS 104: Simple Golf Swing for Beginners

24 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Golf is a tricky thing.  It’s a difficult game, with a TON of moving parts.  If you’ve been listening to me for any period of time you know that...

GSS 103: 4 Rules of Driving Range Etiquette

17 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The driving range is somewhere I hold very near and dear to my heart.  It’s a place I've gone to practice, to have fun, to celebrate with frie...

GSS 102: 3 Ways to Use Your Hybrid

10 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Let's take a look at 3 places you could use your hybrid from and the techniques required to execute those shots!   If you want some help with yo...

🚨 GIVEAWAY ANNOUNCEMENT!!! 🚨

08 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

🚨 HAVE YOU ENTERED THE GIVEAWAY YET? 🚨   That's right, I'm giving away a set from SuperSpeed golf as well as a pin flag from Tiger&ap...

GSS 101: 2 Keys to Effortless Power

03 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

I'm not going to lie to you, I know everyone wants to hit the ball further.  There are some simple mechanics that can help you get there too!  ...

GSS 100: Why I Hate Golfing...

01 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to episode 100!  This one was really hard for me to record.  I've planned on recording it on specific dates in the past but I've n...

Pitch Like a Pro

26 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The 40 yard pitch shot can be one of the toughest shots in golf.  Frankly, it tends to be my personal nemesis. Any time I see my scores start to swel...

Putting Clock: Planning Success on the Greens

19 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Let's set ourselves up for success and put the ball in the best position as possible on the greens!Friend of the show Chris Finn from Par 4 Succe...

5 Hacks for More Consistent Putting

12 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Certain mistakes are more common than others and when it comes to short game we need to do everything in our power to minimize them.  Here are 5 ways...

3 Tips to Line Up Perfectly

05 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

One of the most important things in your golf game is your line. People often times think they are missing right or left, but in reality the shot was ...

Preventing the Chicken Wing

30 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's episode we're going to take a listen to part of the members only Golf Strategy Academy coaching call.   We take a look at Je...

How to Hit Your Irons Further

22 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

When it comes to the difference between amateur golfers and professional golfers long, solid, consistent irons can be a huge difference maker.  Check...

Perfect Putting Myths DEBUNKED

17 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This episode we're diving into an article by Dylan Dethier that explores the real success rates that PGA Tour players have with different length ...

How to Break 90 Part 4: Playing with Tension, Pressure, Strategy

08 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Our fourth and final part in the How to Break 90 series.  This week we're looking at how to deal with tension in your swing, how to play under p...

How to Break 90 Part 3: Driver & Tee Shots

01 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode we explore the fundamentals needed to break 90 from the tee box, both with the big stick and on par 3s. The list is pretty straight fo...

How to Break 90 Part 2: Full Swing Irons

25 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

We're walking through the Golf Strategy Academy details in part 2 of 4 on How to Break 90 - Full Swing Irons Edition!   If you want to see these...

How to Break 90 Part 1: Short Game

18 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Today's episode is the start of a 4 part series that walks people through exactly how I teach my students in the Golf Strategy Academy how to bre...

Iron Swing vs Driver Swing

12 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Some times improving your golf game is as simple as filling a knowledge gap.  This week's episode talks about the difference between the iron sw...

Straight Drives For Beginners

27 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode we're exploring the fundamental principals that beginners must master to control the club face with their driver and start findin...

Slow Down to Hit Further???

23 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Today's episode is all about hitting the ball further by slowing down.  We're going to go over two simple tips that can help you build a be...

St Andrews Special!

11 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

I've been in Scotland for the better part of June and it's been a crazy experience. To add to all those experiences, I got to tour St Andrew...

19th Hole Listener Q&A: Pros & Cons of Chipping with a Lob Wedge

30 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

https://youtu.be/DDzmHLixD5EFriend of the show Chris Finn from Par 4 Success has put together a free assessment to see how your four main rotation cen...

PGA Pro Josh Boggs: 3 Reasons Why You're Not Breaking 90

23 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Josh Boggs returns to share his view on why most people struggle to break 90.Friend of the show Chris Finn from Par 4 Success has put together a free ...

4 Ways to Stop Hitting Behind the Ball

17 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Enter the giveaway here: https://kingsumo.com/g/8erbi0/pga-championship-superspeed-golf-giveawayFriend of the show Chris Finn from Par 4 Success has ...

2 Keys to Putting Consistency

08 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode we're talking about 2 common faults that amateur golfers have with their putting.   If you haven't signed up for our Super ...

Giveaway Announcement! (and a really big THANK YOU)

03 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Hey everybody I just wanted to pass along a huge THANK YOU for the fantastic first month we've had since our relaunch. We have shattered every pr...

Break 100 Blueprint

25 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

I know that’s a pretty appealing headline, and if you’re struggling to achieve that there’s probably a healthy amount of skepticism flowing thro...

19th Hole: Listener Q&A Kevin in Massachusetts

19 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Our first 19th hole listener Q&A episode is here!  Our question comes from Kevin in Massachusetts.  He says I've found a huge disconnect be...

Layering Success: How to Conquer Problem Clubs

13 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode we dive into some strategies I used with a client during a recent range session to help her build confidence in clubs that she had bee...

Where Have I Been? (A New Focus)

05 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Hey everyone, I know it's been a long time but I'm glad to be back!  To say in a few words what I could in a hundred - I think the net was ...

How To Read Your Putts

07 Sep 2017

Contributed by Lukas

I was playing golf with my father in law the other day and he was really dialed in to the pace of his putts, but he kept on missing them left and rig...

How Champions Plan For Every Outcome

08 Aug 2017

Contributed by Lukas

I’m back with more Golf Strategy School! I’ve got an interesting story that comes from a different sport, but it's still something we can use...