Hack It Out Golf

Learning from Tour Player Swings, Part 8 (Center of Mass to Hand Distance)

22 Aug 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 8 (Center of Mass to Hand Distance)

22 Aug 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...

Takeaways from a Lesson with Sean Foley

19 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Recently, Mark had a lesson with Sean Foley, famed for his work with a number of elite Tour pros. In this episode, he recaps that lesson with Greg and...

Takeaways from a Lesson with Sean Foley

19 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Recently, Mark had a lesson with Sean Foley, famed for his work with a number of elite Tour pros. In this episode, he recaps that lesson with Greg and...

SMS - 10 Index, Scoring Average Hitting Fairways and Greens

17 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the "Saturday Morning Golf Stat" from the Hack it Out Golf Podcast. Today's episode will make you think. Take a 10-index golfer: what will ...

SMS - 10 Index, Scoring Average Hitting Fairways and Greens

17 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the "Saturday Morning Golf Stat" from the Hack it Out Golf Podcast. Today's episode will make you think. Take a 10-index golfer: what will ...

Sportsbox AI: Mark's Hip Turn

15 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, the guys continue to see what they can learn about the golf swing using motion tracking analysis. Here, Mark asks Greg and Lou how mu...

Sportsbox AI: Mark's Hip Turn

15 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, the guys continue to see what they can learn about the golf swing using motion tracking analysis. Here, Mark asks Greg and Lou how mu...

Sportsbox AI: Lou's Hand Lift

12 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

New technology keeps making information that was once exclusive to expensive equipment available to the avid regular golfer. In this episode, Mark, Lo...

Sportsbox AI: Lou's Hand Lift

12 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

New technology keeps making information that was once exclusive to expensive equipment available to the avid regular golfer. In this episode, Mark, Lo...

SMS - Gaining Distance and Scoring

10 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the "Saturday Morning Golf Stat" from the Hack it Out Golf Podcast. Modern golf instruction emphasizes distance; the old "drive for show" s...

SMS - Gaining Distance and Scoring

10 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the "Saturday Morning Golf Stat" from the Hack it Out Golf Podcast. Modern golf instruction emphasizes distance; the old "drive for show" s...

2024 Senior Open Championship Recap

08 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Go Greggie, Go Greggie! In this episode, Greg joins Mark and Lou to recap the 2024 Senior Open Championship, in which Greg finished T17. They discuss ...

2024 Senior Open Championship Recap

08 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Go Greggie, Go Greggie! In this episode, Greg joins Mark and Lou to recap the 2024 Senior Open Championship, in which Greg finished T17. They discuss ...

Do Golf Shoes Matter?

05 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Is it the shoes? In this episode, Mark, Lou, and Greg talk golf shoes and the ways that our footwear can influence how we play. From a discussion of m...

Do Golf Shoes Matter?

05 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Is it the shoes? In this episode, Mark, Lou, and Greg talk golf shoes and the ways that our footwear can influence how we play. From a discussion of m...

SMS - Scoring Average, Easiest Hole on the Course, Scratch and 20

03 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the "Saturday Morning Golf Stat" from the Hack it Out Golf Podcast. This week, a chastened and humbled Mark returns with Greg to guess how ...

SMS - Scoring Average, Easiest Hole on the Course, Scratch and 20

03 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the "Saturday Morning Golf Stat" from the Hack it Out Golf Podcast. This week, a chastened and humbled Mark returns with Greg to guess how ...

Learning from Tour Player Swings, Part 7 (Left Knee Turn)

01 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, Mark again is analyzing motion capture data from elite players—this episode features Rory McIlroy. In this episode, Mark asks Gr...

Learning from Tour Player Swings, Part 7 (Left Knee Turn)

01 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, Mark again is analyzing motion capture data from elite players—this episode features Rory McIlroy. In this episode, Mark asks Gr...

Do Worn Out Wedges Matter?

29 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We all love new golf gear. But in the hierarchy of sparkly new golf clubs, drivers are likely at the top, followed by iron sets and putters. What abou...

Do Worn Out Wedges Matter?

29 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We all love new golf gear. But in the hierarchy of sparkly new golf clubs, drivers are likely at the top, followed by iron sets and putters. What abou...

SMS - Putting Make Rate From 8', Scratch and 20 Index

27 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the "Saturday Morning Golf Stat" from the Hack it Out Golf Podcast. Is this the best Saturday Stat ever? Probably. Today, Lou asks Mark and...

SMS - Putting Make Rate From 8', Scratch and 20 Index

27 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the "Saturday Morning Golf Stat" from the Hack it Out Golf Podcast. Is this the best Saturday Stat ever? Probably. Today, Lou asks Mark and...

Learning from Tour Player Swings, Part 6 (Hip Turn)

25 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, Mark again is analyzing motion capture data from elite players—this episode features Brooks Koepka. Today, Mark quizzes Lou and ...

Learning from Tour Player Swings, Part 6 (Hip Turn)

25 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, Mark again is analyzing motion capture data from elite players—this episode features Brooks Koepka. Today, Mark quizzes Lou and ...

Senior Open Championship Preview

22 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Greg Champions Tour major schedule takes him to the other side of the Atlantic, where he's headed to Carnoustie to play the Senior Open Championship. ...

Senior Open Championship Preview

22 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Greg Champions Tour major schedule takes him to the other side of the Atlantic, where he's headed to Carnoustie to play the Senior Open Championship. ...

SMS - 10 Index, SG:Putting when Good and Poor Iron Play

20 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the "Saturday Morning Golf Stat" from the Hack it Out Golf Podcast. We know that the traditional putts per round stat is very dependent on ...

SMS - 10 Index, SG:Putting when Good and Poor Iron Play

20 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the "Saturday Morning Golf Stat" from the Hack it Out Golf Podcast. We know that the traditional putts per round stat is very dependent on ...

Learning from Tour Player Swings, Part 5 (Turn)

18 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, Mark again is analyzing motion capture data from elite players—this time, Jon Rahm. Jon is famous for having a relatively "short...

Learning from Tour Player Swings, Part 5 (Turn)

18 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, Mark again is analyzing motion capture data from elite players—this time, Jon Rahm. Jon is famous for having a relatively "short...

Lou's Visit to the Titleist Performance Institute

15 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, Lou joins Mark and Greg to talk about his recent visit to a golf Mecca: the Titleist Performance Institute. There, Lou experienced...

Lou's Visit to the Titleist Performance Institute

15 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, Lou joins Mark and Greg to talk about his recent visit to a golf Mecca: the Titleist Performance Institute. There, Lou experienced...

SMS - Approach Shots Coming Up Way Short

13 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the "Saturday Morning Golf Stat" from the Hack it Out Golf Podcast. The topic today: megaduffs. How often do you hit your approach shot and...

SMS - Approach Shots Coming Up Way Short

13 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the "Saturday Morning Golf Stat" from the Hack it Out Golf Podcast. The topic today: megaduffs. How often do you hit your approach shot and...

Learning from Tour Player Swings, Part 4 (Sway)

11 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, Mark compares motion capture data from two elite players—this time, Jon Rahm and Rickie Fowler. The point of comparison: how muc...

Learning from Tour Player Swings, Part 4 (Sway)

11 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, Mark compares motion capture data from two elite players—this time, Jon Rahm and Rickie Fowler. The point of comparison: how muc...

Putts Per Round and Other Traditional Stats

08 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

You want to get better at golf, so you start tracking some stats in your game in addition to score alone. Are those stats going to give you useful inf...

Putts Per Round and Other Traditional Stats

08 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

You want to get better at golf, so you start tracking some stats in your game in addition to score alone. Are those stats going to give you useful inf...

SMS - Scratch Players, Scoring Average, Easy vs Hard Courses

06 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the "Saturday Morning Golf Stat" from the Hack it Out Golf Podcast. The course rating system for handicap purposes is a mystery to many gol...

SMS - Scratch Players, Scoring Average, Easy vs Hard Courses

06 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the "Saturday Morning Golf Stat" from the Hack it Out Golf Podcast. The course rating system for handicap purposes is a mystery to many gol...

US Senior Open Recap

05 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Greg Chalmers just completed his second major on the Champions Tour: the US Senior Open! In this episode, he, Mark, and Lou talk through his week at N...

US Senior Open Recap

05 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Greg Chalmers just completed his second major on the Champions Tour: the US Senior Open! In this episode, he, Mark, and Lou talk through his week at N...

Are Golfers Peaking Earlier?

01 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This past week, Miles Russell played in a PGA Tour event at age 15. Although he didn't make the cut, he did shoot even par for two rounds and beat doz...

Are Golfers Peaking Earlier?

01 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This past week, Miles Russell played in a PGA Tour event at age 15. Although he didn't make the cut, he did shoot even par for two rounds and beat doz...

SMS - Greenside Bunkers vs Rough, 10 yards, Scratch and 20 Index

29 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the "Saturday Morning Golf Stat" from the Hack it Out Golf Podcast. Greenside bunkers—higher handicappers often dread them, while better ...

SMS - Greenside Bunkers vs Rough, 10 yards, Scratch and 20 Index

29 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the "Saturday Morning Golf Stat" from the Hack it Out Golf Podcast. Greenside bunkers—higher handicappers often dread them, while better ...

US Open Recap

27 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The 2024 US Open at Pinehurst was electric! A memorable course and a memorable finish give Mark, Lou, and Greg and lot ot talk about. In this episode,...

US Open Recap

27 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The 2024 US Open at Pinehurst was electric! A memorable course and a memorable finish give Mark, Lou, and Greg and lot ot talk about. In this episode,...

Learning from Tour Player Swings, Part 2 (Lag)

24 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today's episode, Mark again pulls up motion capture data from elite players—this time, Sergio Garcia and Billy Horschel. Sergio is famous for his la...

Learning from Tour Player Swings, Part 2 (Lag)

24 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today's episode, Mark again pulls up motion capture data from elite players—this time, Sergio Garcia and Billy Horschel. Sergio is famous for his la...

SMS - Percent of US Male Golfers, Plus vs High Index

22 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the "Saturday Morning Golf Stat" from the Hack it Out Golf Podcast. Managing expectations isn't just about individual shots. What percentag...

SMS - Percent of US Male Golfers, Plus vs High Index

22 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the "Saturday Morning Golf Stat" from the Hack it Out Golf Podcast. Managing expectations isn't just about individual shots. What percentag...

Champions Tour Midseason Recap

20 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Right now, we're about halfway through Greg Chalmer's first season on the PGA Champions Tour. In this episode, he and Lou and Mark recap the season th...

Champions Tour Midseason Recap

20 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Right now, we're about halfway through Greg Chalmer's first season on the PGA Champions Tour. In this episode, he and Lou and Mark recap the season th...

Lexi Thompson and Golf Social Media

17 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In recent days, Lexi Thompson announced her retirement from professional golf. In this episode, Greg, Lou, and Mark talk about the reasons behind her ...

Lexi Thompson and Golf Social Media

17 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In recent days, Lexi Thompson announced her retirement from professional golf. In this episode, Greg, Lou, and Mark talk about the reasons behind her ...

SMS - 5 Index Players, Age 20s vs 60s, SG Short Game

15 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the "Saturday Morning Golf Stat" from the Hack it Out Golf Podcast. Sometimes the stats confirm long-held suspicions. Sometimes they overtu...

SMS - 5 Index Players, Age 20s vs 60s, SG Short Game

15 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the "Saturday Morning Golf Stat" from the Hack it Out Golf Podcast. Sometimes the stats confirm long-held suspicions. Sometimes they overtu...

2024 Senior PGA Championship Recap

13 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Greg Chalmers played his first Champions Tour major—and was this close to winning the whole thing! In this episode, Greg joins Mark and Lou to talk ...

2024 Senior PGA Championship Recap

13 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Greg Chalmers played his first Champions Tour major—and was this close to winning the whole thing! In this episode, Greg joins Mark and Lou to talk ...

Learning from Tour Player Swings, Part 2 (Trail Elbow)

10 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today's episode, Mark again pulls up motion capture data from elite players—this time, Rory and Bryson. Here, he focuses in on a comparison the angl...

Learning from Tour Player Swings, Part 2 (Trail Elbow)

10 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today's episode, Mark again pulls up motion capture data from elite players—this time, Rory and Bryson. Here, he focuses in on a comparison the angl...

SMS - 180 in Fairway, Greens Hit, Scratch-10-20

08 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the "Saturday Morning Golf Stat" from the Hack it Out Golf Podcast. Here's a great expectations podcast: in this episode, Lou has Mark and ...

SMS - 180 in Fairway, Greens Hit, Scratch-10-20

08 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the "Saturday Morning Golf Stat" from the Hack it Out Golf Podcast. Here's a great expectations podcast: in this episode, Lou has Mark and ...

Learning from Tour Player Swings

06 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Tony Finau and Rory McIlroy: both elite players, and both capable of absolutely smashing drivers. But how? In this episode, Mark grabs Lou's Stat host...

Learning from Tour Player Swings

06 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Tony Finau and Rory McIlroy: both elite players, and both capable of absolutely smashing drivers. But how? In this episode, Mark grabs Lou's Stat host...

Qualifying for the US Senior Open

03 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Greg Chalmers continues his roll! In today's episode, Greg recaps his qualifying round for the 2024 US Senior Open. He, Lou, and Mark talk about the q...

Qualifying for the US Senior Open

03 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Greg Chalmers continues his roll! In today's episode, Greg recaps his qualifying round for the 2024 US Senior Open. He, Lou, and Mark talk about the q...

SMS - Tee Shot, 10 Handicap, Driving for 0 SG

01 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the "Saturday Morning Golf Stat" from the Hack it Out Golf Podcast. Today is an all-time reality check in expectations management. If you'r...

SMS - Tee Shot, 10 Handicap, Driving for 0 SG

01 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the "Saturday Morning Golf Stat" from the Hack it Out Golf Podcast. Today is an all-time reality check in expectations management. If you'r...

Preparing for the Senior PGA Championship

30 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Recorded before last week's Senior PGA Championship, this episode features discussion with Greg, Mark, and Lou and Greg prepares for his first Champio...

Preparing for the Senior PGA Championship

30 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Recorded before last week's Senior PGA Championship, this episode features discussion with Greg, Mark, and Lou and Greg prepares for his first Champio...

Home Launch Monitors

27 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

What used to be the exclusive property of fitting studios, high-end coaches, and touring professionals is now accessible for the amateur golfer. In th...

Home Launch Monitors

27 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

What used to be the exclusive property of fitting studios, high-end coaches, and touring professionals is now accessible for the amateur golfer. In th...

SMS - Upper Percentile Driving Distances

25 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the "Saturday Morning Golf Stat" from the Hack it Out Golf Podcast. How long is 267 yards? Not in distance, of course: but where would a ma...

SMS - Upper Percentile Driving Distances

25 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the "Saturday Morning Golf Stat" from the Hack it Out Golf Podcast. How long is 267 yards? Not in distance, of course: but where would a ma...

Practice Swings

23 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Practice swings: useful? Necessary? Time-waster? What are your practice swings for? What about practice swings when you're practicing? In this episode...

Practice Swings

23 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Practice swings: useful? Necessary? Time-waster? What are your practice swings for? What about practice swings when you're practicing? In this episode...

Team Golf

20 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today's topic: team golf. This discussion is wide-ranging. Mark, Lou, and Greg discuss their own experiences playing team golf, and how it differs for...

Team Golf

20 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today's topic: team golf. This discussion is wide-ranging. Mark, Lou, and Greg discuss their own experiences playing team golf, and how it differs for...

SMS - Special PGA Championship Edition

18 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the "Saturday Morning Golf Stat" from the Hack it Out Golf Podcast. On this major weekend, we have a special episode: this week, Mark asks ...

SMS - Special PGA Championship Edition

18 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the "Saturday Morning Golf Stat" from the Hack it Out Golf Podcast. On this major weekend, we have a special episode: this week, Mark asks ...

Repairing Pitch Marks

16 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It's one of the basics of golf etiquette: repair your pitch marks. And yet, almost universally, golfers complain that the other guys don't do it. In t...

Repairing Pitch Marks

16 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It's one of the basics of golf etiquette: repair your pitch marks. And yet, almost universally, golfers complain that the other guys don't do it. In t...

Pre-round Warm-up

13 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

How do you get ready for a round? Is your warm-up the sprint from the car to the first tee? Or do you have a scripted-to-the-minute routine, complete ...

Pre-round Warm-up

13 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

How do you get ready for a round? Is your warm-up the sprint from the car to the first tee? Or do you have a scripted-to-the-minute routine, complete ...

SMS - 100-109 yards, Up and Down, Scratch vs 15

11 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the "Saturday Morning Golf Stat" from the Hack it Out Golf Podcast. In today's episode, the shot under consideration is the obvious green l...

SMS - 100-109 yards, Up and Down, Scratch vs 15

11 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the "Saturday Morning Golf Stat" from the Hack it Out Golf Podcast. In today's episode, the shot under consideration is the obvious green l...

Professional Tour TV Ratings

09 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

How much golf have you been watching? In this episode, Greg brings the numbers (Lou is impressed) on this season's steep decline in TV viewership of t...

Professional Tour TV Ratings

09 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

How much golf have you been watching? In this episode, Greg brings the numbers (Lou is impressed) on this season's steep decline in TV viewership of t...

Walking vs. Cart/Buggy vs. Trolley/Pushcart

06 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

How do you get around the golf course? Do you walk and carry your bag? Or do you push a pushcart/trolley? Or do you typically ride a cart/buggy? [Also...

Walking vs. Cart/Buggy vs. Trolley/Pushcart

06 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

How do you get around the golf course? Do you walk and carry your bag? Or do you push a pushcart/trolley? Or do you typically ride a cart/buggy? [Also...

Saturday Morning Golf Stat - 20 Yards, 15 Index, PW vs LW

04 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the "Saturday Morning Golf Stat" from the Hack it Out Golf Podcast. In this week's stat, an ordinary golfer is 20 yards from the hole with ...

Saturday Morning Golf Stat - 20 Yards, 15 Index, PW vs LW

04 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the "Saturday Morning Golf Stat" from the Hack it Out Golf Podcast. In this week's stat, an ordinary golfer is 20 yards from the hole with ...

Professional Caddies

02 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Caddies have long been part of professional golf—some have achieved remarkable, sustained success. In this episode, Mark and Greg talk about the rol...

Professional Caddies

02 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Caddies have long been part of professional golf—some have achieved remarkable, sustained success. In this episode, Mark and Greg talk about the rol...

Dealing With a Slump

29 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A slump. A setback. A downturn in form. A funk. A run of bad play. Whatever you want to call it, anyone who plays golf for any length of time will hav...

Dealing With a Slump

29 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A slump. A setback. A downturn in form. A funk. A run of bad play. Whatever you want to call it, anyone who plays golf for any length of time will hav...