Hack It Out Golf

Greggie as Quizmaster

25 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, Greg's stat internship has ended and he is now in the quizmaster's seat! Rather than a deep dive into the Arccos database, Greg pu...

Greggie as Quizmaster

25 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, Greg's stat internship has ended and he is now in the quizmaster's seat! Rather than a deep dive into the Arccos database, Greg pu...

When the Wheels Fall Off

22 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

You're playing with Greg and make the turn playing far better than normal. What's your mindset? In this episode, Greg tells a recent story just like t...

When the Wheels Fall Off

22 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

You're playing with Greg and make the turn playing far better than normal. What's your mindset? In this episode, Greg tells a recent story just like t...

SMS - Shooting 5 Strokes Better Than Scoring Average

20 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Where is the good variability in scoring? In this episode, Lou asks Mark and Greg about the ridiculously good rounds—where you go out and shoot 5 st...

SMS - Shooting 5 Strokes Better Than Scoring Average

20 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Where is the good variability in scoring? In this episode, Lou asks Mark and Greg about the ridiculously good rounds—where you go out and shoot 5 st...

LIV Player Movement Rumors

18 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

X is abuzz with suggestions of players going to—and possibly leaving—LIV Golf. In this episode, Mark, Lou, and Greg offer their opinions on these ...

LIV Player Movement Rumors

18 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

X is abuzz with suggestions of players going to—and possibly leaving—LIV Golf. In this episode, Mark, Lou, and Greg offer their opinions on these ...

Australian Open Recap

15 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Greg remains an absolute world-class golfer. In today's episode, he joins Mark and Lou to recap his T14 finish at the Australian Open. At an event he'...

Australian Open Recap

15 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Greg remains an absolute world-class golfer. In today's episode, he joins Mark and Lou to recap his T14 finish at the Australian Open. At an event he'...

SMS - Multiple PGA Tour Player Stats

13 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the "Saturday Morning Golf Stat" from the Hack it Out Golf Podcast. This week, the crew welcomes Greg back after his impressive Australian ...

SMS - Multiple PGA Tour Player Stats

13 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the "Saturday Morning Golf Stat" from the Hack it Out Golf Podcast. This week, the crew welcomes Greg back after his impressive Australian ...

Getting to a Single Figure Index

11 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

You're regularly shooting in the 80s: that's no small accomplishment in this game. Your next goal: a handicap index solidly in the single figures. In ...

Getting to a Single Figure Index

11 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

You're regularly shooting in the 80s: that's no small accomplishment in this game. Your next goal: a handicap index solidly in the single figures. In ...

Greg's Second Year on the Champions Tour

08 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Recorded before Greg's strong showing at the Australian Open, in this episode Greg chats with Mark and Greg about his recently-completed second season...

Greg's Second Year on the Champions Tour

08 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Recorded before Greg's strong showing at the Australian Open, in this episode Greg chats with Mark and Greg about his recently-completed second season...

SMS - 5 Index on a Short Par 4

06 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the "Saturday Morning Golf Stat" from the Hack it Out Golf Podcast. This week, Greg's off training to regain Australia's Open championship....

SMS - 5 Index on a Short Par 4

06 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the "Saturday Morning Golf Stat" from the Hack it Out Golf Podcast. This week, Greg's off training to regain Australia's Open championship....

DP World Tour to PGA Tour?

04 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

These are tough days for what was once the European Tour. In this episode, Mark, Lou, and Greg talk about the conclusion of the DP World Tour season, ...

DP World Tour to PGA Tour?

04 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

These are tough days for what was once the European Tour. In this episode, Mark, Lou, and Greg talk about the conclusion of the DP World Tour season, ...

The State of Broadcast Analytics

01 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Are you more knowledgeable about the game of golf because of the broadcasts of the professional tours? In this episode, Mark, Lou, and Greg compare so...

The State of Broadcast Analytics

01 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Are you more knowledgeable about the game of golf because of the broadcasts of the professional tours? In this episode, Mark, Lou, and Greg compare so...

SMS - 5 index, Scoring Average, 150y Par 3, 375y Par 4, 500y Par 5

29 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the "Saturday Morning Golf Stat" from the Hack it Out Golf Podcast. What will a 5-index golfer score on a "standard" hole? In this episode,...

SMS - 5 index, Scoring Average, 150y Par 3, 375y Par 4, 500y Par 5

29 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the "Saturday Morning Golf Stat" from the Hack it Out Golf Podcast. What will a 5-index golfer score on a "standard" hole? In this episode,...

The Greatest Player Ever

27 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It's a classic discussion: who is the greatest golfer of all time? In this episode, Mark, Lou, and Greg take their cracks at this topic, and not only ...

The Greatest Player Ever

27 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It's a classic discussion: who is the greatest golfer of all time? In this episode, Mark, Lou, and Greg take their cracks at this topic, and not only ...

Bringing Indoor Speed to the Course

24 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Mark's ball speed is rising on his launch monitor as he refines techniques and strengthens his body, but how does that translate to the course? In thi...

Bringing Indoor Speed to the Course

24 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Mark's ball speed is rising on his launch monitor as he refines techniques and strengthens his body, but how does that translate to the course? In thi...

SMS - 120-130 Yards in Fairway, Low Indexes, Green Hit Front Pin vs Back Pin

22 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the "Saturday Morning Golf Stat" from the Hack it Out Golf Podcast. We know it's a bad to be short-sided. But there's one pin location that...

SMS - 120-130 Yards in Fairway, Low Indexes, Green Hit Front Pin vs Back Pin

22 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the "Saturday Morning Golf Stat" from the Hack it Out Golf Podcast. We know it's a bad to be short-sided. But there's one pin location that...

Changes to Masters Qualifying

20 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Is Greggie going back to Augusta? In today's episode, Mark, Lou, and Greg discuss some adjustments that The Masters has made to the qualifying criteri...

Changes to Masters Qualifying

20 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Is Greggie going back to Augusta? In today's episode, Mark, Lou, and Greg discuss some adjustments that The Masters has made to the qualifying criteri...

LIV Goes to 72 Holes

17 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Now entering its fourth year of play, LIV has announced that this season's events will be contested over 72 holes. In today's episode, Mark, Lou, and ...

LIV Goes to 72 Holes

17 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Now entering its fourth year of play, LIV has announced that this season's events will be contested over 72 holes. In today's episode, Mark, Lou, and ...

SMS - Tour Pro Putting From 30 Feet

15 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the "Saturday Morning Golf Stat" from the Hack it Out Golf Podcast. In a blatant attempt to rig the game for Greg, Lou asks Mark and Greg a...

SMS - Tour Pro Putting From 30 Feet

15 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the "Saturday Morning Golf Stat" from the Hack it Out Golf Podcast. In a blatant attempt to rig the game for Greg, Lou asks Mark and Greg a...

What Is an Amateur and Changes at St Andrews

13 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, Lou, Mark, and Greg revisit and expand some of their recent discussion on professionals regaining their amateur status, pulling on...

What Is an Amateur and Changes at St Andrews

13 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, Lou, Mark, and Greg revisit and expand some of their recent discussion on professionals regaining their amateur status, pulling on...

Should Bunkers Be More Hazardous?

10 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today's episode is inspired by another listener question: should bunkers present more of a hazard—especially for professional golfers? Mark, Lou, an...

Should Bunkers Be More Hazardous?

10 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today's episode is inspired by another listener question: should bunkers present more of a hazard—especially for professional golfers? Mark, Lou, an...

SMS - 150 Yards in Fairway, Hole Out in 4 or Less, Scratch, 10, and 20

08 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the "Saturday Morning Golf Stat" from the Hack it Out Golf Podcast. From 150–159 in the fairway, how often would you expect to close out ...

SMS - 150 Yards in Fairway, Hole Out in 4 or Less, Scratch, 10, and 20

08 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the "Saturday Morning Golf Stat" from the Hack it Out Golf Podcast. From 150–159 in the fairway, how often would you expect to close out ...

The Schwab Cup Playoffs Begin!

06 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Schwab Cup Playoffs are underway! In this episode, recorded after the first playoff event (the Dominion Energy Charity Classic) and before the sec...

The Schwab Cup Playoffs Begin!

06 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Schwab Cup Playoffs are underway! In this episode, recorded after the first playoff event (the Dominion Energy Charity Classic) and before the sec...

Lou's Scotland Trip Recap

03 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Previously, Lou previewed with Mark and Lou his upcoming trip, with the Princeton Golf Teams, to St Andrews. In this episode, he takes us through the ...

Lou's Scotland Trip Recap

03 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Previously, Lou previewed with Mark and Lou his upcoming trip, with the Princeton Golf Teams, to St Andrews. In this episode, he takes us through the ...

SMS - 5 Index, 75 Yards in Fairway, Up and Down vs 4 or More

01 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the "Saturday Morning Golf Stat" from the Hack it Out Golf Podcast. Today's episode: good golfers, simple shot. How often will a 5-index p...

SMS - 5 Index, 75 Yards in Fairway, Up and Down vs 4 or More

01 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the "Saturday Morning Golf Stat" from the Hack it Out Golf Podcast. Today's episode: good golfers, simple shot. How often will a 5-index p...

Playing on Different Grasses

30 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

If you play golf at more than one place, you'll find that the playing surface for our game varies considerably. In this episode, Mark, Lou, and Greg t...

Playing on Different Grasses

30 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

If you play golf at more than one place, you'll find that the playing surface for our game varies considerably. In this episode, Mark, Lou, and Greg t...

What Can Normal Golfers Learn from Tour Pros?

27 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

You probably don't have the golf skill of a Tour pro, or else you'd likely be a Tour pro. But there are other facets of the professional's game that a...

What Can Normal Golfers Learn from Tour Pros?

27 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

You probably don't have the golf skill of a Tour pro, or else you'd likely be a Tour pro. But there are other facets of the professional's game that a...

SMS - All Scratch Stats

25 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the "Saturday Morning Golf Stat" from the Hack it Out Golf Podcast. For many golfers, a scratch handicap is an aspiration, and scratch pla...

SMS - All Scratch Stats

25 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the "Saturday Morning Golf Stat" from the Hack it Out Golf Podcast. For many golfers, a scratch handicap is an aspiration, and scratch pla...

Why Is Change So Hard in Golf?

23 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

"And there's that slice/hook/chunk again!" We've all been there: working at the range to make a swing change, and then we see the old pattern emerge. ...

Why Is Change So Hard in Golf?

23 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

"And there's that slice/hook/chunk again!" We've all been there: working at the range to make a swing change, and then we see the old pattern emerge. ...

Where Do Double Bogeys Come From?

20 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We've all said it: "It would have been an amazing round except for those few holes!" Buy why does that keep happening? In this episode, Lou brings dat...

Where Do Double Bogeys Come From?

20 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We've all said it: "It would have been an amazing round except for those few holes!" Buy why does that keep happening? In this episode, Lou brings dat...

SMS - 50 Yard Wedge, 0 SG, Scratch, 10, and 20

18 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the "Saturday Morning Golf Stat" from the Hack it Out Golf Podcast. Ah, the dread half-wedge. In this episode, Lou asks Mark and Greg abou...

SMS - 50 Yard Wedge, 0 SG, Scratch, 10, and 20

18 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the "Saturday Morning Golf Stat" from the Hack it Out Golf Podcast. Ah, the dread half-wedge. In this episode, Lou asks Mark and Greg abou...

Mark Hits the Gym

16 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It's that time: Mark needs to work on his body. In this episode, Mark talks with Greg and Lou about his early steps in evaluating his strength and fit...

Mark Hits the Gym

16 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It's that time: Mark needs to work on his body. In this episode, Mark talks with Greg and Lou about his early steps in evaluating his strength and fit...

Lou Going to the Home of Golf

13 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Among the hats worn by our resident Stat Guy is Assistant Coach of the Princeton Tigers golf team. In today's episode, he and Mark discuss an event (b...

Lou Going to the Home of Golf

13 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Among the hats worn by our resident Stat Guy is Assistant Coach of the Princeton Tigers golf team. In today's episode, he and Mark discuss an event (b...

SMS - Median Driver Distance, 5, 15, 25 Index

11 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the "Saturday Morning Golf Stat" from the Hack it Out Golf Podcast. How far do golfers really hit their drives? Yes, increasing distance m...

SMS - Median Driver Distance, 5, 15, 25 Index

11 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the "Saturday Morning Golf Stat" from the Hack it Out Golf Podcast. How far do golfers really hit their drives? Yes, increasing distance m...

Ryder Cup and the Rest of the World/2025 Majors/Off-Season Work

09 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today's episode is a grab bag of topics. Mark first asks Lou and Greg about how the rest of the world perceives the USA/European Ryder Cup. Then they ...

Ryder Cup and the Rest of the World/2025 Majors/Off-Season Work

09 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today's episode is a grab bag of topics. Mark first asks Lou and Greg about how the rest of the world perceives the USA/European Ryder Cup. Then they ...

2025 Ryder Cup Recap

06 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Now that the dust has settled a bit, Mark, Lou, and Greg gather to talk through their thoughts following the 2025 Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black. In this...

2025 Ryder Cup Recap

06 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Now that the dust has settled a bit, Mark, Lou, and Greg gather to talk through their thoughts following the 2025 Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black. In this...

SMS - 250 Yards Left on Par 5, 5 Index, Birdie vs Bogey or Worse

04 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the "Saturday Morning Golf Stat" from the Hack it Out Golf Podcast. You're a single-figure index—a good golfer. And you're 250 out, in t...

SMS - 250 Yards Left on Par 5, 5 Index, Birdie vs Bogey or Worse

04 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the "Saturday Morning Golf Stat" from the Hack it Out Golf Podcast. You're a single-figure index—a good golfer. And you're 250 out, in t...

No Tees?!

02 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A multiple major winner recently offered another suggestion to solve golf's "distance problem." In this episode, Mark, Lou, and Greg discuss what woul...

No Tees?!

02 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A multiple major winner recently offered another suggestion to solve golf's "distance problem." In this episode, Mark, Lou, and Greg discuss what woul...

Streaking In Golf

29 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A good listener question for today's episode: how do you handle the streaks of a golf round? It often feels like you get hit for several holes, and th...

Streaking In Golf

29 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A good listener question for today's episode: how do you handle the streaks of a golf round? It often feels like you get hit for several holes, and th...

SMS - Three-Putt Percentage from 35 Feet, Tour, Scratch, and 10

27 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the "Saturday Morning Golf Stat" from the Hack it Out Golf Podcast. Three putts are frustrating. But they do happen—how often? In this e...

SMS - Three-Putt Percentage from 35 Feet, Tour, Scratch, and 10

27 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the "Saturday Morning Golf Stat" from the Hack it Out Golf Podcast. Three putts are frustrating. But they do happen—how often? In this e...

Golf Learning and Fun

25 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A simple two-question podcast today from Lou, Mark, and Greg. The first question: what golf swing tip do you wish you'd learned earlier? Hindsight bei...

Golf Learning and Fun

25 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A simple two-question podcast today from Lou, Mark, and Greg. The first question: what golf swing tip do you wish you'd learned earlier? Hindsight bei...

Is Team Europe Even Team Europe Anymore?

22 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It's Ryder Cup week! In previous years, the Ryder Cup represented not just a clash of continents, but a clash of Tours: the PGA Tour and (what is now)...

Is Team Europe Even Team Europe Anymore?

22 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It's Ryder Cup week! In previous years, the Ryder Cup represented not just a clash of continents, but a clash of Tours: the PGA Tour and (what is now)...

SMS - Percent Shots 90% of Target Distance, 175 Yards, Scratch, 10, and 20

20 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the "Saturday Morning Golf Stat" from the Hack it Out Golf Podcast. It's a real problem: handicap golfers hit their approach shots short—...

SMS - Percent Shots 90% of Target Distance, 175 Yards, Scratch, 10, and 20

20 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the "Saturday Morning Golf Stat" from the Hack it Out Golf Podcast. It's a real problem: handicap golfers hit their approach shots short—...

You're Really Not Better Than a Tour Pro

18 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

If you listen to this podcast, you probably know a number of benchmark stats. One well-known one: Tour pros make half their putts from 8 feet. But wha...

You're Really Not Better Than a Tour Pro

18 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

If you listen to this podcast, you probably know a number of benchmark stats. One well-known one: Tour pros make half their putts from 8 feet. But wha...

Misunderstood Golf Stats: Total Putts

15 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It's hard to get better if you don't know what's wrong. In today's episode, Mark, Lou, and Greg expand on a recent tweet/post from Lou, in which he im...

Misunderstood Golf Stats: Total Putts

15 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It's hard to get better if you don't know what's wrong. In today's episode, Mark, Lou, and Greg expand on a recent tweet/post from Lou, in which he im...

SMS - 325 Yard Par 4 Scoring Average, Scratch, 10, and 20

13 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the "Saturday Morning Golf Stat" from the Hack it Out Golf Podcast. Among the sweetest words in the English language: short par 4. But doe...

SMS - 325 Yard Par 4 Scoring Average, Scratch, 10, and 20

13 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the "Saturday Morning Golf Stat" from the Hack it Out Golf Podcast. Among the sweetest words in the English language: short par 4. But doe...

Transitioning from Casual to Competitive Golf

11 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

You've been playing rounds with your friends just for fun, but you've improved, and now you want to try your hand at a serious round of golf. What do ...

Transitioning from Casual to Competitive Golf

11 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

You've been playing rounds with your friends just for fun, but you've improved, and now you want to try your hand at a serious round of golf. What do ...

Superstitions, Shortcuts, and Gimmicks

08 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

When the going gets tough, golfers sometimes look for a less tough option. In most episodes, Mark, Lou, and Greg try to get us to focus on things that...

Superstitions, Shortcuts, and Gimmicks

08 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

When the going gets tough, golfers sometimes look for a less tough option. In most episodes, Mark, Lou, and Greg try to get us to focus on things that...

SMS - GIR Per Round, Scratch, 10, and 20

06 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the "Saturday Morning Golf Stat" from the Hack it Out Golf Podcast. One of the simplest—but most insightful—traditional stats is Green...

SMS - GIR Per Round, Scratch, 10, and 20

06 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the "Saturday Morning Golf Stat" from the Hack it Out Golf Podcast. One of the simplest—but most insightful—traditional stats is Green...

Should Pros Be Able to Become Amateurs Again?

04 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Pro golfers are really good. But what happens when a player turns professional, can't make a career of golf, and takes another path in life? Once prof...

Should Pros Be Able to Become Amateurs Again?

04 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Pro golfers are really good. But what happens when a player turns professional, can't make a career of golf, and takes another path in life? Once prof...

Ryder Cup Team Selections

01 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The picks for Team USA are in, and on release day for this episode, Europe will announce its team roster for the 2025 Ryder Cup. Mark, Lou, and Greg d...

Ryder Cup Team Selections

01 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The picks for Team USA are in, and on release day for this episode, Europe will announce its team roster for the 2025 Ryder Cup. Mark, Lou, and Greg d...