Hack It Out Golf

Long Irons and Hybrids

09 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The top of your bag, just below your driver, is probably the part of your bag where you have the greatest number of options for how your set is built....

Long Irons and Hybrids

09 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The top of your bag, just below your driver, is probably the part of your bag where you have the greatest number of options for how your set is built....

The TGL

06 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week is the debut of the new tech-heavy indoor team golf league headlined by Tiger and Rory, the TGL. In this episode, Mark, Lou, and Greg break ...

The TGL

06 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week is the debut of the new tech-heavy indoor team golf league headlined by Tiger and Rory, the TGL. In this episode, Mark, Lou, and Greg break ...

SMS - Percent Not Getting Out of Greenside Bunker, Scratch and 15

04 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the "Saturday Morning Golf Stat" from the Hack it Out Golf Podcast. A couple of episodes ago, Lou asked Mark and Greg about bunker play; to...

SMS - Percent Not Getting Out of Greenside Bunker, Scratch and 15

04 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the "Saturday Morning Golf Stat" from the Hack it Out Golf Podcast. A couple of episodes ago, Lou asked Mark and Greg about bunker play; to...

Off-Season Golf Stats and Improvement

02 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today's episode is a listener question. If you listen to this podcast, you know that you ought to track your stats on the course—if you're serious a...

Off-Season Golf Stats and Improvement

02 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today's episode is a listener question. If you listen to this podcast, you know that you ought to track your stats on the course—if you're serious a...

Stretch in the Golf Swing

30 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today's episode is one that will likely help you hit the ball with more power but less effort: Mark talks about stretch in the swing, mostly the backs...

Stretch in the Golf Swing

30 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today's episode is one that will likely help you hit the ball with more power but less effort: Mark talks about stretch in the swing, mostly the backs...

SMS - 10 Index, FW, Strokes to Hole Out from 50/100/150

28 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the "Saturday Morning Golf Stat" from the Hack it Out Golf Podcast. In today's episode, Lou joins our 10-index player at 50, 100, and 150 y...

SMS - 10 Index, FW, Strokes to Hole Out from 50/100/150

28 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the "Saturday Morning Golf Stat" from the Hack it Out Golf Podcast. In today's episode, Lou joins our 10-index player at 50, 100, and 150 y...

Was Your Golf Season a Success?

26 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Whether or not your playing season is determined by the weather, the turn of the calendar is a good time to look back over your play this last season....

Was Your Golf Season a Success?

26 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Whether or not your playing season is determined by the weather, the turn of the calendar is a good time to look back over your play this last season....

Volunteers at Pro Golf Events

23 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Professional golf tournaments at the highest level are huge undertakings. It is customary at these events for the tournament to rely on hundreds of vo...

Volunteers at Pro Golf Events

23 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Professional golf tournaments at the highest level are huge undertakings. It is customary at these events for the tournament to rely on hundreds of vo...

SMS - Tour Pros, Putting from 30', Short and More Than 5' Away

21 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the "Saturday Morning Golf Stat" from the Hack it Out Golf Podcast. From 30' away, even a Tour pro rarely expects to make his putt. But how...

SMS - Tour Pros, Putting from 30', Short and More Than 5' Away

21 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the "Saturday Morning Golf Stat" from the Hack it Out Golf Podcast. From 30' away, even a Tour pro rarely expects to make his putt. But how...

Heel Lift, X-Factor, and Golf Instruction Trends

19 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Golf instruction, like a lot of things, can be trendy. In this episode, Mark, Lou, and Greg look back at the past couple of decades of golf instructio...

Heel Lift, X-Factor, and Golf Instruction Trends

19 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Golf instruction, like a lot of things, can be trendy. In this episode, Mark, Lou, and Greg look back at the past couple of decades of golf instructio...

Improving Your Fairway Bunker Play

16 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Mark leads off this episode with a plea: just listen to this episode! The reality is that few golfers ever practice fairway bunker shots, and when the...

Improving Your Fairway Bunker Play

16 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Mark leads off this episode with a plea: just listen to this episode! The reality is that few golfers ever practice fairway bunker shots, and when the...

SMS - Driving Distance of 255 and 225, How Many Are 15 Index or Worse

14 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the "Saturday Morning Golf Stat" from the Hack it Out Golf Podcast. Imagine a driving range with 100 golfers: every golfer on that range hi...

SMS - Driving Distance of 255 and 225, How Many Are 15 Index or Worse

14 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the "Saturday Morning Golf Stat" from the Hack it Out Golf Podcast. Imagine a driving range with 100 golfers: every golfer on that range hi...

Jay Makes What?!

12 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Recent news published the compensational package for PGA Tour commissioner Jay Monahan. In this episode, Mark, Greg, and Lou take the opportunity, not...

Jay Makes What?!

12 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Recent news published the compensational package for PGA Tour commissioner Jay Monahan. In this episode, Mark, Greg, and Lou take the opportunity, not...

Home Golf Simulators

09 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

'Tis the season to suggest golf gifts! In this episode, Mark, Lou, and Greg talk about setting up your own home practice bay. From a simple mat and ne...

Home Golf Simulators

09 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

'Tis the season to suggest golf gifts! In this episode, Mark, Lou, and Greg talk about setting up your own home practice bay. From a simple mat and ne...

SMS - Scoring Average, 120 in FW, Tour Pro vs 15 Index

07 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the "Saturday Morning Golf Stat" from the Hack it Out Golf Podcast. You're 120 away, in the fairway. This is a prime scoring opportunity. H...

SMS - Scoring Average, 120 in FW, Tour Pro vs 15 Index

07 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the "Saturday Morning Golf Stat" from the Hack it Out Golf Podcast. You're 120 away, in the fairway. This is a prime scoring opportunity. H...

The Doug Episode

05 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Is this the most anticipated guest in the history of the podcast? In today's episode, we're joined by Doug, Greg's caddie. Lou has been openly candida...

The Doug Episode

05 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Is this the most anticipated guest in the history of the podcast? In today's episode, we're joined by Doug, Greg's caddie. Lou has been openly candida...

Learning From Tour Pro Swings: Shoulder Turn

02 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, Mark brings data about how Tour players turn in the backswing. In particular: how far do they turn their shoulders vs their rib ca...

Learning From Tour Pro Swings: Shoulder Turn

02 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, Mark brings data about how Tour players turn in the backswing. In particular: how far do they turn their shoulders vs their rib ca...

SMS - 155 FW, Five Shots or More to Hole Out, Scratch and 20

30 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the "Saturday Morning Golf Stat" from the Hack it Out Golf Podcast. From 155 in the fairway, most golfers would expect to be in a good posi...

SMS - 155 FW, Five Shots or More to Hole Out, Scratch and 20

30 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the "Saturday Morning Golf Stat" from the Hack it Out Golf Podcast. From 155 in the fairway, most golfers would expect to be in a good posi...

PGA Tour Fall Season, Top 125, and Sponsor Exemptions

29 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The highest levels of professional golf promise more money than ever before—but the drop-off from the top level to the next level down might also be...

PGA Tour Fall Season, Top 125, and Sponsor Exemptions

29 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The highest levels of professional golf promise more money than ever before—but the drop-off from the top level to the next level down might also be...

Learning From Tour Pro Swings: Dynamic Driver Loft

25 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, Mark brings data about how Tour pros deliver the driver. Most golfers are familiar with the loft of their clubs, but dynamic loft ...

Learning From Tour Pro Swings: Dynamic Driver Loft

25 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, Mark brings data about how Tour pros deliver the driver. Most golfers are familiar with the loft of their clubs, but dynamic loft ...

SMS - 5 Shots or Better than Scoring Average, Low and High Index

23 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the "Saturday Morning Golf Stat" from the Hack it Out Golf Podcast. How often do you go out and shoot (for you) and really low round? In th...

SMS - 5 Shots or Better than Scoring Average, Low and High Index

23 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the "Saturday Morning Golf Stat" from the Hack it Out Golf Podcast. How often do you go out and shoot (for you) and really low round? In th...

Slow Play Changes on Tour

21 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In recent days, the Tour announced policy changes on a topic that is often the source of complaint: slow play. But the changes they announced were cer...

Slow Play Changes on Tour

21 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In recent days, the Tour announced policy changes on a topic that is often the source of complaint: slow play. But the changes they announced were cer...

Forearm Rotation

18 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It's almost a Project Lou! In this episode, Lou makes a discovery about his golf swing and Mark has him pull out the HackMotion sensor to confirm and ...

Forearm Rotation

18 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It's almost a Project Lou! In this episode, Lou makes a discovery about his golf swing and Mark has him pull out the HackMotion sensor to confirm and ...

SMS - 10 index, Drive Distance for 0 SG, FW and Rough

16 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the "Saturday Morning Golf Stat" from the Hack it Out Golf Podcast. Today, we have another from the "Manage Your Expectations" hall of fame...

SMS - 10 index, Drive Distance for 0 SG, FW and Rough

16 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the "Saturday Morning Golf Stat" from the Hack it Out Golf Podcast. Today, we have another from the "Manage Your Expectations" hall of fame...

Greg's First Season on the Champions Tour

14 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

For one last time before winter, it's time for the Gregulators to mount up! In this episode, Greg recaps his full first year on the Champions tour. Be...

Greg's First Season on the Champions Tour

14 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

For one last time before winter, it's time for the Gregulators to mount up! In this episode, Greg recaps his full first year on the Champions tour. Be...

Learning From Tour Pro Swings: Greg's Hip Turn and Sway

11 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode of the podcast, we get to learn, not from Tour Pro average movements, but from the Legendary Needle himself: The Greggie! Mark pull...

Learning From Tour Pro Swings: Greg's Hip Turn and Sway

11 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode of the podcast, we get to learn, not from Tour Pro average movements, but from the Legendary Needle himself: The Greggie! Mark pull...

SMS - Low and High Index, Percent Wild Off the Tee

09 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the "Saturday Morning Golf Stat" from the Hack it Out Golf Podcast. In today's episode, the focus is on driving accuracy: for very good pla...

SMS - Low and High Index, Percent Wild Off the Tee

09 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the "Saturday Morning Golf Stat" from the Hack it Out Golf Podcast. In today's episode, the focus is on driving accuracy: for very good pla...

Grip Pressure

07 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

For those who want to know—and not just guess—what is happening in the golf swing, these are excited times. And there are more things to measure. ...

Grip Pressure

07 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

For those who want to know—and not just guess—what is happening in the golf swing, these are excited times. And there are more things to measure. ...

Learning from Tour Pro Swings: Rib Cage Sway

04 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

There's always more to learn about the golf swing: even if you're a career Tour player playing in your first Champions Tour Playoff finals. In this ep...

Learning from Tour Pro Swings: Rib Cage Sway

04 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

There's always more to learn about the golf swing: even if you're a career Tour player playing in your first Champions Tour Playoff finals. In this ep...

SMS - Shots to Hole Out, Hitting vs Missing Green, 125 FW, Scratch

02 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the "Saturday Morning Golf Stat" from the Hack it Out Golf Podcast. In today's episode, Lou asks Greg and Mark the scoring difference a scr...

SMS - Shots to Hole Out, Hitting vs Missing Green, 125 FW, Scratch

02 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the "Saturday Morning Golf Stat" from the Hack it Out Golf Podcast. In today's episode, Lou asks Greg and Mark the scoring difference a scr...

Changes to the PGA Tour

31 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week, the PGA Tour announced a pretty substantial overhaul of who gets to play on their Tour and how qualification takes place. In this episode, ...

Changes to the PGA Tour

31 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week, the PGA Tour announced a pretty substantial overhaul of who gets to play on their Tour and how qualification takes place. In this episode, ...

Schwab Cup Playoffs

28 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back to another episode of the world's hottest PGA Tour Champions podcast! In this episode, recorded before the playoffs started, Greg takes M...

Schwab Cup Playoffs

28 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back to another episode of the world's hottest PGA Tour Champions podcast! In this episode, recorded before the playoffs started, Greg takes M...

SMS - 110-119 to the Hole, Birdie vs Bogey, Tour Pro

26 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the "Saturday Morning Golf Stat" from the Hack it Out Golf Podcast. In today's episode, the subject is Greg's peers: the guys on Tour. From...

SMS - 110-119 to the Hole, Birdie vs Bogey, Tour Pro

26 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the "Saturday Morning Golf Stat" from the Hack it Out Golf Podcast. In today's episode, the subject is Greg's peers: the guys on Tour. From...

Angle of Attack

24 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It's been a hot topic in the short game in the past couple of years: what is the ideal angle of attack? But this measurement has application throughou...

Angle of Attack

24 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It's been a hot topic in the short game in the past couple of years: what is the ideal angle of attack? But this measurement has application throughou...

Learning From Tour Pro Swings: Shaft Lean (Driver)

21 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Is the driver swing different from the iron swing? If so, how? In this episode, which is the sequel to last week's episode on iron shaft lean, Mark qu...

Learning From Tour Pro Swings: Shaft Lean (Driver)

21 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Is the driver swing different from the iron swing? If so, how? In this episode, which is the sequel to last week's episode on iron shaft lean, Mark qu...

SMS - Number of Putts from 50 Feet, Scratch and 20

18 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the "Saturday Morning Golf Stat" from the Hack it Out Golf Podcast. In today's episode, you've hit the green, but you're a long way from ho...

SMS - Number of Putts from 50 Feet, Scratch and 20

18 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the "Saturday Morning Golf Stat" from the Hack it Out Golf Podcast. In today's episode, you've hit the green, but you're a long way from ho...

How Would You Start Golf Differently?

17 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today's episode is a thoughtful one. Mark, Lou, and Greg have all been playing golf for years. In those decades, we've learned a lot about the game an...

How Would You Start Golf Differently?

17 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today's episode is a thoughtful one. Mark, Lou, and Greg have all been playing golf for years. In those decades, we've learned a lot about the game an...

Learning From Tour Pro Swings: Shaft Lean (Irons)

14 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Like lag, shaft lean can be one of those golf buzz/fad terms that can make golfers chase the wrong things. To start, it's good to know what a reasonab...

Learning From Tour Pro Swings: Shaft Lean (Irons)

14 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Like lag, shaft lean can be one of those golf buzz/fad terms that can make golfers chase the wrong things. To start, it's good to know what a reasonab...

SMS - 15 Index, Shots to Hole Out from 200 Yards, FW and Rough

12 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the "Saturday Morning Golf Stat" from the Hack it Out Golf Podcast. In today's episode, Lou puts Greg and Mark to the test on their knowled...

SMS - 15 Index, Shots to Hole Out from 200 Yards, FW and Rough

12 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the "Saturday Morning Golf Stat" from the Hack it Out Golf Podcast. In today's episode, Lou puts Greg and Mark to the test on their knowled...

Improving Your Putting

10 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The SG revolution has taught us that driving the ball a long way and hitting irons close are the key to consistent scoring. But the fact remains: you ...

Improving Your Putting

10 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The SG revolution has taught us that driving the ball a long way and hitting irons close are the key to consistent scoring. But the fact remains: you ...

Learning From Tour Pro Swings: Pelvis Lift

07 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Mark continues to use measured Tour pro data to help us all play better golf. In this episode, he has Lou and Greg guessing how the pelvis moves verti...

Learning From Tour Pro Swings: Pelvis Lift

07 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Mark continues to use measured Tour pro data to help us all play better golf. In this episode, he has Lou and Greg guessing how the pelvis moves verti...

SMS - 7 iron from FW, Median Proximity, Scratch and 15 index

05 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the "Saturday Morning Golf Stat" from the Hack it Out Golf Podcast. In today's episode, Lou addresses the long-standing argument that while...

SMS - 7 iron from FW, Median Proximity, Scratch and 15 index

05 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the "Saturday Morning Golf Stat" from the Hack it Out Golf Podcast. In today's episode, Lou addresses the long-standing argument that while...

Can Golfers Celebrate?

03 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It's a debate that arises from time to time, especially in conjunction with team events like the Ryder and Presidents Cups: what is an "appropriate" c...

Can Golfers Celebrate?

03 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It's a debate that arises from time to time, especially in conjunction with team events like the Ryder and Presidents Cups: what is an "appropriate" c...

Learning From Tour Pro Swings: Grip Speed

30 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today's episode of the podcast looks at another element of a top level swing: the speed the grip is moving. For Rory, when hitting driver, how fast ar...

Learning From Tour Pro Swings: Grip Speed

30 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today's episode of the podcast looks at another element of a top level swing: the speed the grip is moving. For Rory, when hitting driver, how fast ar...

SMS - 7 iron from FW, Greens hit, Scratch and 15 index

28 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the "Saturday Morning Golf Stat" from the Hack it Out Golf Podcast. Each of these will be a mini-episode (10-15 minutes long) about an int...

SMS - 7 iron from FW, Greens hit, Scratch and 15 index

28 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the "Saturday Morning Golf Stat" from the Hack it Out Golf Podcast.Each of these will be a mini-episode (10-15 minutes long) about an inter...

Are We Getting Custom Fitting All Wrong?

26 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

You're looking to buy new clubs, and you know you should get fitted for them. But what does that mean? How many clubs in your bag should be customized...

Are We Getting Custom Fitting All Wrong?

26 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

You're looking to buy new clubs, and you know you should get fitted for them. But what does that mean? How many clubs in your bag should be customized...

Learning From Tour Player Swings, Part 10 (Distance Between Elbows)

23 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Mark, Lou, and Greg continue to take measured data from Tour swings and see what it tells us for making real improvement in our games. In this episode...

Learning From Tour Player Swings, Part 10 (Distance Between Elbows)

23 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Mark, Lou, and Greg continue to take measured data from Tour swings and see what it tells us for making real improvement in our games. In this episode...

SMS - 5 Index, 75 FW, Up and Down vs 4 or More

21 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the "Saturday Morning Golf Stat" from the Hack it Out Golf Podcast. Today's episode is a "manage your expectations" special. We have a very...

SMS - 5 Index, 75 FW, Up and Down vs 4 or More

21 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the "Saturday Morning Golf Stat" from the Hack it Out Golf Podcast. Today's episode is a "manage your expectations" special. We have a very...

Indoor Putting Practice

19 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

If you're a golfer, your putter should come inside with you regularly. Indoor putting practice can be a huge benefit for your game, especially for tho...

Indoor Putting Practice

19 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

If you're a golfer, your putter should come inside with you regularly. Indoor putting practice can be a huge benefit for your game, especially for tho...

Golf's Handicap System

16 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Golf's handicap system is one of its most enduring features: the ability for golfer's of differing skill levels to have a match against each other rem...

Golf's Handicap System

16 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Golf's handicap system is one of its most enduring features: the ability for golfer's of differing skill levels to have a match against each other rem...