Hack It Out Golf
Episodes
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...
SMS - 5 Index, Par 5, FW 200 Yards, Birdie and Bogey Chances
14 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the "Saturday Morning Golf Stat" from the Hack it Out Golf Podcast. Today, we're with a solid golfer. He's hit a tee shot on a par 5, leavi...
SMS - 5 Index, Par 5, FW 200 Yards, Birdie and Bogey Chances
14 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the "Saturday Morning Golf Stat" from the Hack it Out Golf Podcast. Today, we're with a solid golfer. He's hit a tee shot on a par 5, leavi...
Learning From Tour Player Swings, Part 9 (Pelvic Side Bend)
12 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Mark, Lou, and Greg continue to take measured data from Tour (and, in this case, also amateur) swings and see what it tells us for making real improve...
Learning From Tour Player Swings, Part 9 (Pelvic Side Bend)
12 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Mark, Lou, and Greg continue to take measured data from Tour (and, in this case, also amateur) swings and see what it tells us for making real improve...
Thoughts on the Tour Championship
09 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
WIthin the past couple weeks, Scottie Scheffler capped an amazing season on the PGA Tour by winning the Tour Championship and with it, the Fedex Cup a...
Thoughts on the Tour Championship
09 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
WIthin the past couple weeks, Scottie Scheffler capped an amazing season on the PGA Tour by winning the Tour Championship and with it, the Fedex Cup a...
SMS - 3 Putt Percentage, 16-20 Feet, Scratch and 20 Index
07 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the "Saturday Morning Golf Stat" from the Hack it Out Golf Podcast. In this edition of the Saturday Stat, Lou returns to Greg's wheelhouse:...
SMS - 3 Putt Percentage, 16-20 Feet, Scratch and 20 Index
07 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the "Saturday Morning Golf Stat" from the Hack it Out Golf Podcast. In this edition of the Saturday Stat, Lou returns to Greg's wheelhouse:...
Lining Up Your Putts
05 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode is all about lining up your putts. Mark, Lou, and Greg talk about using the line on the ball vs drawing lines, whether to use a line a...
Lining Up Your Putts
05 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode is all about lining up your putts. Mark, Lou, and Greg talk about using the line on the ball vs drawing lines, whether to use a line a...
Sean Foley's Greatest Coaching Accomplishment
02 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode is the second part of Mark's interview in Sean Foley. Here, Mark asks Sean what Sean regards as his greatest accomplishment in coachin...
Sean Foley's Greatest Coaching Accomplishment
02 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode is the second part of Mark's interview in Sean Foley. Here, Mark asks Sean what Sean regards as his greatest accomplishment in coachin...
SMS - Scratch and 15 Index, 175 in Fairway, Double or Worse
31 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the "Saturday Morning Golf Stat" from the Hack it Out Golf Podcast. In this edition of the Saturday Stat, a golfer is sitting in the fairwa...
SMS - Scratch and 15 Index, 175 in Fairway, Double or Worse
31 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the "Saturday Morning Golf Stat" from the Hack it Out Golf Podcast. In this edition of the Saturday Stat, a golfer is sitting in the fairwa...
Greg's Champions Tour Update
29 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to another episode of the top-ranked Champions Tour podcast in the world.* In this episode, Greg gets us (and Mark and Lou) up to date as his ...
Greg's Champions Tour Update
29 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to another episode of the top-ranked Champions Tour podcast in the world.* In this episode, Greg gets us (and Mark and Lou) up to date as his ...
Sean Foley on Coaching Tiger
26 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this special episode of the Hack It Out Golf Podcast, Mark has the opportunity to sit down for an extended conversation with famed golf coach Sean ...
Sean Foley on Coaching Tiger
26 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this special episode of the Hack It Out Golf Podcast, Mark has the opportunity to sit down for an extended conversation with famed golf coach Sean ...
SMS - Amateur Driver Distance When Missing the Center
24 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the "Saturday Morning Golf Stat" from the Hack it Out Golf Podcast. Golf's statistical revolution has made it clear: distance matters. And ...
SMS - Amateur Driver Distance When Missing the Center
24 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the "Saturday Morning Golf Stat" from the Hack it Out Golf Podcast. Golf's statistical revolution has made it clear: distance matters. And ...