Hack It Out Golf
Episodes
2025 Senior Open Championship Recap
07 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Greg Chalmers grabbed another top-10 in a Champions Tour major, and in this episode, he re-joins Mark and Lou to recap the event. They talk about the ...
Craziest Golf Experiences
04 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Golf is a crazy game—but some of the stuff that happens with golf is next-level crazy! In this episode, Mark, Lou, and Greg recount some of their fa...
Craziest Golf Experiences
04 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Golf is a crazy game—but some of the stuff that happens with golf is next-level crazy! In this episode, Mark, Lou, and Greg recount some of their fa...
SMS - 10 Index, Fairway vs Rough Equivalents
02 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the "Saturday Morning Golf Stat" from the Hack it Out Golf Podcast. Greg is back! In today's episode, the question is how much rough matter...
SMS - 10 Index, Fairway vs Rough Equivalents
02 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the "Saturday Morning Golf Stat" from the Hack it Out Golf Podcast. Greg is back! In today's episode, the question is how much rough matter...
The Current State of the OWGR
31 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A veteran LIV golfer finished in the top 50 at the Open Championship—and rose over 3,000 places in the OWGR. Maybe something is amiss with the OWGR?...
The Current State of the OWGR
31 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A veteran LIV golfer finished in the top 50 at the Open Championship—and rose over 3,000 places in the OWGR. Maybe something is amiss with the OWGR?...
2025 Open Championship Recap
28 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Major season is ended for another year, and so Mark and Lou take a bit to chat about the recently completed Open Championship. They offer opinions on ...
2025 Open Championship Recap
28 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Major season is ended for another year, and so Mark and Lou take a bit to chat about the recently completed Open Championship. They offer opinions on ...
SMS - 10 Index, Three Putt Chance, 36-40 Feet
26 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the "Saturday Morning Golf Stat" from the Hack it Out Golf Podcast. Today's topic: long putting for average golfers. How often will a 10-in...
SMS - 10 Index, Three Putt Chance, 36-40 Feet
26 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the "Saturday Morning Golf Stat" from the Hack it Out Golf Podcast. Today's topic: long putting for average golfers. How often will a 10-in...
The State of Golf Commentary
24 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode is wide-ranging: we begin with a recap of one of Mark's old tournaments and conclude with Mark and Lou's thoughts going into Scottie's...
The State of Golf Commentary
24 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode is wide-ranging: we begin with a recap of one of Mark's old tournaments and conclude with Mark and Lou's thoughts going into Scottie's...
Match Play Tips
21 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Mark and Lou take a listener question: what are some ways in which we might approach match play strategy differently than we would st...
Match Play Tips
21 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Mark and Lou take a listener question: what are some ways in which we might approach match play strategy differently than we would st...
SMS - 8 Iron Distance, Scratch and 15 Index
19 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the "Saturday Morning Golf Stat" from the Hack it Out Golf Podcast. Greg is back, and today's question is one heard on ranges and tee boxe...
SMS - 8 Iron Distance, Scratch and 15 Index
19 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the "Saturday Morning Golf Stat" from the Hack it Out Golf Podcast. Greg is back, and today's question is one heard on ranges and tee boxe...
Greg's Second Round of the Dick's Open
17 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Gregulators: Mount up! In this episode, Mark and Lou come to you live on course, following Greg and offering running commentary on his second round of...
Greg's Second Round of the Dick's Open
17 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Gregulators: Mount up! In this episode, Mark and Lou come to you live on course, following Greg and offering running commentary on his second round of...
Does Par Help or Hurt Your Course Management?
14 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Lou talks a lot about expectations on the course. But golf has a built-in system of expectations: when you get to a new hole, the first two bits of in...
Does Par Help or Hurt Your Course Management?
14 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Lou talks a lot about expectations on the course. But golf has a built-in system of expectations: when you get to a new hole, the first two bits of in...
SMS - Scratch in FW, with 7 Iron, Hit Green Percentage
12 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the "Saturday Morning Golf Stat" from the Hack it Out Golf Podcast. Greg's day job has him occupied again, so Mark and Lou turn to the aud...
SMS - Scratch in FW, with 7 Iron, Hit Green Percentage
12 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the "Saturday Morning Golf Stat" from the Hack it Out Golf Podcast. Greg's day job has him occupied again, so Mark and Lou turn to the aud...
What Would a Modern Course Be?
10 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Without question, modern golf is established on a foundation of traditions. But what if it weren't? What if golf were new, and we were building a cour...
What Would a Modern Course Be?
10 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Without question, modern golf is established on a foundation of traditions. But what if it weren't? What if golf were new, and we were building a cour...
Should Instructors Explain Mechanics?
07 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How technical should golf instruction be? In this episode, Mark and Lou discuss whether learning the specific facts of the golf swing will help or hur...
Should Instructors Explain Mechanics?
07 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How technical should golf instruction be? In this episode, Mark and Lou discuss whether learning the specific facts of the golf swing will help or hur...
SMS - 120 in Fairway, Scratch and 10, Strokes to Hole Out
05 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the "Saturday Morning Golf Stat" from the Hack it Out Golf Podcast. In today's episode, the question is straightforward, but the format is...
SMS - 120 in Fairway, Scratch and 10, Strokes to Hole Out
05 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the "Saturday Morning Golf Stat" from the Hack it Out Golf Podcast. In today's episode, the question is straightforward, but the format is...
The Value of Practice Swings
03 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Do you take a practice swing? Or ten? Why? Out of habit, or are you accomplishing something on purpose? In this episode, Mark, Lou, and Greg analyze t...
The Value of Practice Swings
03 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Do you take a practice swing? Or ten? Why? Out of habit, or are you accomplishing something on purpose? In this episode, Mark, Lou, and Greg analyze t...
Controlling Your Misses
30 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We all want to have better control of our face and path on the course, to rein in the big miss. But knowing that not all shots will go exactly as we i...
Controlling Your Misses
30 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We all want to have better control of our face and path on the course, to rein in the big miss. But knowing that not all shots will go exactly as we i...
SMS - 10 Index, Effect of Short-Siding
28 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the "Saturday Morning Golf Stat" from the Hack it Out Golf Podcast. You're going to miss greens. But can you miss them better? In this epi...
SMS - 10 Index, Effect of Short-Siding
28 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the "Saturday Morning Golf Stat" from the Hack it Out Golf Podcast. You're going to miss greens. But can you miss them better? In this epi...
Responsible Golf Tournament Setup
26 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Golf's major championships are often held at some of the sport's most iconic courses, and it has Mark, Greg, and Lou discussing whether the extravagan...
Responsible Golf Tournament Setup
26 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Golf's major championships are often held at some of the sport's most iconic courses, and it has Mark, Greg, and Lou discussing whether the extravagan...
Lower Body Movement in the Golf Swing
23 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Lou's been back to focusing on fitness and mobility, and he's wondering: how will gaining range of motion in his hips and legs affect his swing? Mark ...
Lower Body Movement in the Golf Swing
23 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Lou's been back to focusing on fitness and mobility, and he's wondering: how will gaining range of motion in his hips and legs affect his swing? Mark ...
SMS - Rough Equivalent of 200 Yards in FW, Scratch, 10, and 20
21 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the "Saturday Morning Golf Stat" from the Hack it Out Golf Podcast. Being in the fairway is better than being in the rough—but by how mu...
SMS - Rough Equivalent of 200 Yards in FW, Scratch, 10, and 20
21 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the "Saturday Morning Golf Stat" from the Hack it Out Golf Podcast. Being in the fairway is better than being in the rough—but by how mu...
How Many Mistakes Is Too Many?
19 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Mistake-free golf is an always illusive grail. In this episode, Mark, Lou, and Greg talk about mistakes in golf. First, they talk about kinds of mista...
How Many Mistakes Is Too Many?
19 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Mistake-free golf is an always illusive grail. In this episode, Mark, Lou, and Greg talk about mistakes in golf. First, they talk about kinds of mista...
Your Best Swing Tip Ever
16 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
From the range to magazines to social media sites, swing tips have been—and will likely always be—a key element of golf culture. In this episode, ...
Your Best Swing Tip Ever
16 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
From the range to magazines to social media sites, swing tips have been—and will likely always be—a key element of golf culture. In this episode, ...
SMS - A Mega Stat Episode
14 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the "Saturday Morning Golf Stat" from the Hack it Out Golf Podcast. Today's episode has it all: a grab-bag of stats, Mark misunderstanding...
SMS - A Mega Stat Episode
14 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the "Saturday Morning Golf Stat" from the Hack it Out Golf Podcast. Today's episode has it all: a grab-bag of stats, Mark misunderstanding...
What's in Lou's Bag?
12 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What's in Lou's bag? In this episode, Mark and Lou answer that question. From Lou's love of high-lofted fairway woods to his left-handed putter (when ...
What's in Lou's Bag?
12 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What's in Lou's bag? In this episode, Mark and Lou answer that question. From Lou's love of high-lofted fairway woods to his left-handed putter (when ...
Play vs Practice for Improvement
09 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
You want to get better at golf. Where is improvement to be found: on the course or the range? In this episode, Mark and Lou give answers to this quest...
Play vs Practice for Improvement
09 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
You want to get better at golf. Where is improvement to be found: on the course or the range? In this episode, Mark and Lou give answers to this quest...
SMS - 150 Yards in Fairway, Scratch vs 15, Miss by 30 Yards
07 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the "Saturday Morning Golf Stat" from the Hack it Out Golf Podcast. From 150 in the fairway, most golfers are hoping for a pretty decent o...
SMS - 150 Yards in Fairway, Scratch vs 15, Miss by 30 Yards
07 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the "Saturday Morning Golf Stat" from the Hack it Out Golf Podcast. From 150 in the fairway, most golfers are hoping for a pretty decent o...
A Hot Round and Aging Well in Golf
05 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Greg joins Mark and Lou to talk about his recent performance at the Principal Charity Classic. Greg began with two underwhelming rounds, but caught fi...
A Hot Round and Aging Well in Golf
05 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Greg joins Mark and Lou to talk about his recent performance at the Principal Charity Classic. Greg began with two underwhelming rounds, but caught fi...
Early 2025 Ryder Cup Talk
03 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Even as we're right in the middle of major season, the Ryder Cup looms. Not only will it be the biggest event of the fall, but performance now still h...
Early 2025 Ryder Cup Talk
03 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Even as we're right in the middle of major season, the Ryder Cup looms. Not only will it be the biggest event of the fall, but performance now still h...
SMS - 10 Index, Bogey or Worse on Par 3, 4, 5
31 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the "Saturday Morning Golf Stat" from the Hack it Out Golf Podcast. In today's episode, Lou asks Mark and Greg what percent of the time a ...
SMS - 10 Index, Bogey or Worse on Par 3, 4, 5
31 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the "Saturday Morning Golf Stat" from the Hack it Out Golf Podcast. In today's episode, Lou asks Mark and Greg what percent of the time a ...
PGA Tour Ball Speeds
29 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In response to some recent (inaccurate) comments about professional ball speeds, Lou assembled a list of the ball speeds of the top-ranked players on ...
PGA Tour Ball Speeds
29 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In response to some recent (inaccurate) comments about professional ball speeds, Lou assembled a list of the ball speeds of the top-ranked players on ...
Should Mark Tour? Greg's Thoughts
26 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In a recent episode, Lou proposed that Mark should try to qualify for one of the main senior tours. In this episode, Greg re-joins the podcast to give...
Should Mark Tour? Greg's Thoughts
26 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In a recent episode, Lou proposed that Mark should try to qualify for one of the main senior tours. In this episode, Greg re-joins the podcast to give...
SMS - 125 Yards, Fairway vs Rough, Greens Hit
24 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the "Saturday Morning Golf Stat" from the Hack it Out Golf Podcast. What difference does hitting the fairway make? In this episode, Lou co...
SMS - 125 Yards, Fairway vs Rough, Greens Hit
24 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the "Saturday Morning Golf Stat" from the Hack it Out Golf Podcast. What difference does hitting the fairway make? In this episode, Lou co...
How to Warm Up Before Your Round
22 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today's the day: an important league match, a club contest, or maybe a chase for a better index. How should you get ready for your round? In today's e...
How to Warm Up Before Your Round
22 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today's the day: an important league match, a club contest, or maybe a chase for a better index. How should you get ready for your round? In today's e...
When Should You Make a Swing Change?
19 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
When—and how—should you change your swing? In this episode, Mark, Lou, and Greg talk about when you should consider making a change, the reasons f...
When Should You Make a Swing Change?
19 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
When—and how—should you change your swing? In this episode, Mark, Lou, and Greg talk about when you should consider making a change, the reasons f...
SMS - 35 Yards in Rough, Median Proximity, Scratch, 10, and 20
17 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the "Saturday Morning Golf Stat" from the Hack it Out Golf Podcast. You've missed the green in the rough, but you're still hoping to get u...
SMS - 35 Yards in Rough, Median Proximity, Scratch, 10, and 20
17 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the "Saturday Morning Golf Stat" from the Hack it Out Golf Podcast. You've missed the green in the rough, but you're still hoping to get u...
Greg's 2025 Season Quarterly Review
15 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Greg's well into his 2025 Champions Tour season, and in this episode, he joins Mark and Lou to recap the season so far. They discuss where he currentl...
Greg's 2025 Season Quarterly Review
15 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Greg's well into his 2025 Champions Tour season, and in this episode, he joins Mark and Lou to recap the season so far. They discuss where he currentl...
Should Mark Chase the Champions Tour?
12 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Mark's recent match with Greg got Lou thinking: should Mark try to qualify for the Champions Tour or Legends Tour? In this episode, Lou is in the unco...
Should Mark Chase the Champions Tour?
12 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Mark's recent match with Greg got Lou thinking: should Mark try to qualify for the Champions Tour or Legends Tour? In this episode, Lou is in the unco...
SMS - How Far Is Five Shots for Scratch, 10, and 20 Index
10 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the "Saturday Morning Golf Stat" from the Hack it Out Golf Podcast. How far away is five shots from the hole? Obviously, this varies by sk...
SMS - How Far Is Five Shots for Scratch, 10, and 20 Index
10 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the "Saturday Morning Golf Stat" from the Hack it Out Golf Podcast. How far away is five shots from the hole? Obviously, this varies by sk...
Caffeine and Golf
08 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Is better scoring found in a cup of coffee? In this episode, Mark and Lou talk about a study Lou recently read about the effects of caffeine on golf p...
Caffeine and Golf
08 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Is better scoring found in a cup of coffee? In this episode, Mark and Lou talk about a study Lou recently read about the effects of caffeine on golf p...
How the Gym Can Improve Your Golf
05 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
As part of Mark's recent visit with Greg, he followed along for Greg's workouts and fitness planning. In this episode of the podcast, they discuss som...
How the Gym Can Improve Your Golf
05 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
As part of Mark's recent visit with Greg, he followed along for Greg's workouts and fitness planning. In this episode of the podcast, they discuss som...
SMS - 150 Yards in Fairway, Equivalent Shots from Rough
03 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the "Saturday Morning Golf Stat" from the Hack it Out Golf Podcast. Your ball is in the fairway, 150 yards from the hole. Now, put the bal...
SMS - 150 Yards in Fairway, Equivalent Shots from Rough
03 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the "Saturday Morning Golf Stat" from the Hack it Out Golf Podcast. Your ball is in the fairway, 150 yards from the hole. Now, put the bal...
A Mark vs Greg Showdown
01 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Recently, Mark jumped the Atlantic to spend a few days documenting Greg's 2025 Champions Tour work. In addition to his training session, Greg played a...
A Mark vs Greg Showdown
01 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Recently, Mark jumped the Atlantic to spend a few days documenting Greg's 2025 Champions Tour work. In addition to his training session, Greg played a...
Finding Your Perfect Driver Loft
28 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If you're listening to this episode, you probably have a driver with adjustable loft. How do you know where it should be set? How would you know wheth...
Finding Your Perfect Driver Loft
28 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If you're listening to this episode, you probably have a driver with adjustable loft. How do you know where it should be set? How would you know wheth...
SMS - 125 Yard Wedges, Scratch, 10, and 20 Index, Inside 20 Feet
26 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the "Saturday Morning Golf Stat" from the Hack it Out Golf Podcast. In today's episode, someone is way off. Lou asks Greg and Mark how ofte...
SMS - 125 Yard Wedges, Scratch, 10, and 20 Index, Inside 20 Feet
26 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the "Saturday Morning Golf Stat" from the Hack it Out Golf Podcast. In today's episode, someone is way off. Lou asks Greg and Mark how ofte...
Avoiding Big Numbers on the Course
24 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Mike Tyson's famous aphorism is true for golf as well: everyone has a plan until he's punched in the face. And a round of golf will punch you in the f...
Avoiding Big Numbers on the Course
24 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Mike Tyson's famous aphorism is true for golf as well: everyone has a plan until he's punched in the face. And a round of golf will punch you in the f...
Stop Three Putting
21 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The most recent Saturday Stat addressed how often different levels of golfers manage to avoid three-putting. The truth: everyone does. The further tru...
Stop Three Putting
21 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The most recent Saturday Stat addressed how often different levels of golfers manage to avoid three-putting. The truth: everyone does. The further tru...
SMS - Percent of Rounds with Zero 3-Putts, Scratch, 10, and 20 Index
19 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the "Saturday Morning Golf Stat" from the Hack it Out Golf Podcast. Greg is on a roll! In today's episode, Lou is asking about 3-putts—in...
SMS - Percent of Rounds with Zero 3-Putts, Scratch, 10, and 20 Index
19 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the "Saturday Morning Golf Stat" from the Hack it Out Golf Podcast. Greg is on a roll! In today's episode, Lou is asking about 3-putts—in...
How Far Should You Hit Your 7 Iron?
17 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The 7-iron, in the middle of most player's bags, is often a benchmark club for distance. How far should you hit it? In this episode, Mark tackles this...
How Far Should You Hit Your 7 Iron?
17 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The 7-iron, in the middle of most player's bags, is often a benchmark club for distance. How far should you hit it? In this episode, Mark tackles this...
Improving Your Anti-Cap
14 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Most golfers know how a handicap works, even if they don't maintain an official one. The anti-cap is its opposite: your worst 8 scores in your past 20...
Improving Your Anti-Cap
14 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Most golfers know how a handicap works, even if they don't maintain an official one. The anti-cap is its opposite: your worst 8 scores in your past 20...
SMS - Half Wedge vs Full Wedge
12 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the "Saturday Morning Golf Stat" from the Hack it Out Golf Podcast. It's been common advice for so long: if you can't reach a green, lay up...